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FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION COTTESLOE DRIVE OCEANICOCEANIC DRIVE DR Create a large destination play space. Active Lifestyle 1 Upgrade existing and construct additional public 5 amenities. 5.5 6 Expand program of active recreation activities 2 Upgrade path network to provide clear and events to cater for all ages and abilities. Active Lifestyle separation from traffic. Within 15 years 7 Develop and activate multi-use celebration lawn. 3 Expand skate park and establish bike pump track. 8 Upgrade to Aquatic Centre. 2 4 Improve management systems regarding use within the park.

8 Pizzey Park Precinct Master Plan vision continues to promote an active 5 and healthy lifestyle. Active recreation through informal activities and the 2 4 allocated spaces/pathways is an important ingredient to catering for the whole community. Catering for all ages is fundamental for the future use of Pizzey Park and will contribute to a highly activated precinct. 4 7 6 1 ACTIVE LIFESTYLE FACILITIES: 2 1 510 M PACIFIC AVENUE » Sixty hectares of open space.

» A range of open lawn areas for informal play such as touch football, 6 frisbee etc. 3

» Professional fitness providers take full advantage of the variety of 6 spaces within the park. 2130 M 1255 M » A network of meandering paths with shaded options and a range of accessible and inclusive recreational opportunities across all facilities. 2 3 » Miami Aquatic Centre with multiple pools and wet play. PARADISE AVENUE » Skate park with Olympic standard street-skate course. 6 4 » Expansive dog off leash areas and dog agility course. 1 2 » Destination playground at hub. 4 » Bicycle pump track. 2 » Recreational running opportunities provided across the site. 810 M LEGEND

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FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION COTTESLOE DRIVE OCEANIC DRIVE Built Form and Improve shade, lighting and general safety Public Amenities Built Form and 1 Upgrade existing and construct new public 5 5.6 amenities. requirements. Seating around the path network. Public Amenities 2 Add recreation shelters/bbq/picnic shelters. 6 Within 15 years 3 Sharing of facilities and club houses.

4 Long term development community hub as non-sporting centre to park. 3

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Miami Aquatic Pizzey Park Precinct accommodates significant aging infrastructure and The Hub Centre an inadequate amount of public amenities to sufficiently cater for the Tennis increased utilisation of the precinct. Community consultation highlighted the need for more public amenities, shelters and recreational infrastructure 1 4 to better support the growth of the City and to enhance the safety and Gymnastics security across the site.

6 5 PACIFIC AVENUE BUILT FORM AND PUBLIC AMENITIES: 5 5 » Upgraded and new public amenities » The hub building » Shared community use facilities 2 Rugby League - Senior » Shelters and shade structures » BBQ facilities 2 5 PARADISE AVENUE

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FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION 4 COTTESLOE DRIVE OCEANIC DRIVE Realign vehicle movement through the park. Roads and Car parking Roads and 1 Upgrade of the main entrances. 6 5.7 Provide internal bus/coach access and set down. 7 Provide shade to carparks. 2 PACIFIC AVE Car parking Introduce bio remediation to road and car park Within 15 years 3 Reconfigure, upgrade and formalise car parking. 8 stormwater runoff. PACIFIC AVE 4 Change Cottesloe Drive access to left in, left out. Installation of security gates to restrict access to 9 1 the park after hours. 10 3 5 Consolidate and develop new carparks for multi users. 10 Improved lighting to road networks and carparks. 131 No. 9 PIZZEY DRIVE 85 No. 7 8

8 10 Formalised roads and new car parking will allow the Pizzey Park Precinct to cater for future growth in visitation to the parkland and expand the green core to cater for increasing requirements for open space recreation. 239 No. Approximately 500 new car parks will be added to the precinct and 10 improvements will be made to the capacity and flow of allocated car 271 No. 9 2 parking areas across the site. 132 No. 3 39 No. 2 PACIFIC AVENUE The Master Plan aligns the parking to the three entries of the parkland 9 8 and also includes vehicular and bus/ coach set down points. In an effort 6 3 8 5 256 No. ot improve safety and manage the conjestion in and out of the site during peak times, all entry points into the park will be redesigned. 10 10 ROADS AND CARPARKS: 3 » Redesign of precinct entries 3 8 » Enhance pedestarian access and safety 1

» Increase capacity of parking areas across the site SONIA ST 6 PARADISE AVENUE » Improve flow and connectivly internally enhancing pedestarian safety 146 No.

» Improved bus drop off and pick up zones SUMMARY » Additional lighting for car parks and pathways WITHIN PRECINCT CURRENT 15 YEARS Main Entry 58 131

Rugby League - Junior 42 85 Rugby Union, Cricket, Skate Park and The 112 146 Outlooks Tennis 182 271 Athletics/Football/Sports house 132 300 5 300 No. Dog Off-Leash Area 24 132 2 Aquatic Centre 125 239 7 8 Rugby League - Senior 256 256

8 9 1 Gymnastics 39 39

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FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION Pedestrian and COTTESLOE DRIVE OCEANIC DRIVE Introduce a formal path system to native bush Cycling Network Pedestrian and 1 Develop clearly defined well connected path 4 hierarchy separated from vehicle circulation. area connecting Sonia Avenue to Paradise 5.8 Avenue. 2 Introduce shade trees to the north side of path Cycling Network networks for summer comfort. 5 Closure of some roads to provide safer Within 15 years pedestrian movement through the park. Review active transport routes through park and 3 3 integrate into network. 6 Improve safety through lighting and pedestrian crossing.

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2 6 To improve the communitys experience and safety when using the 1 precinct, a simplified and connected pedestrian focussed network will 6 be establsihed. All entry points into the site will be redesigned with new pedestrian/cycle paths added to Pacific Drive and Cottesloe Drive entries.

The redesigned main entry at Pacific Avenue has been de-cluttered and visually opened to the street. It features signage/elements and well defined circulation clearly identifying it and creating a strong identity and scale 6 PACIFIC AVENUE appropriate to the park. 5

Pedestrian/vehicle interactions are minimised throughout the park, with pedestrian priority and pathways will align with the proposed pedestrian crossings to ensure safe sightlines for users. 5 4 2 Formalised broad and shaded multi-mode pathways lead users through the park to the HUB and beyond to the parks various facilities. Storm 3 water, bio remediation systems integrated with the paths enhance the park 2 landscape experience. PARADISE AVENUE

The path system has been organised into a clear hierarchy with the 3.5m 3 main multi-mode paths, 2.0m secondary paths and 1.2m recreation paths. 2 Path surfaces are low maintenance concrete and gravel with coloured bitumen an option, subject to cost.

The path network acknowledges its function as a community connector, linking Bardon Avenue to the south with Cottesloe Drive to the north west, Pacific Avenue, north and Paradise Avenue to the East. A connection to Bond University is proposed to the south. LEGEND Road network PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE NETWORK: 3 Park entry points » Greater pedestarian circulation and improved linkages to enhance 6 functionality 1 3.5m main footpath

» Additional pathways both formal and informal provding greater Sealed path connectivity Recreation path » Improved pathway lightning to enhance safety for all users External path » Shaded pathways to encourage active travel and healthy lifestyle networkBARDON AVENUE behaviours N 0 50 100 150 200M SCALE 1:4000 @ A3 66 PREPARED FOR CITY OF GOLD COAST | PLACE DESIGN GROUP PIZZEY PARK PRECINCT | MASTER PLAN REPORT - DRAFT 67 791st Council Meeting 28 July 2020 100 Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting 16 July 2020 Adopted Report

FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION COTTESLOE DRIVE OCEANIC DRIVE Development of a park wide signage strategy/ Security 1 Review fencing systems parkwide and develop 4 5.9 strategy/guideline for unification of styles guidelines. through maintenance duration/lifecycle 5 Intergration of sporting clubs into shared use Security replacement process. facilities. Within 15 years 2 Review advertising on fences and develop 6 Improve safety through lighting, pedestrian guidelines and regulatory process. crossing and CCTV coverage. 6 Installation of additional lighting along pathways 3 3 and at key site facilities. 4 2 6 1 5 1

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Ensuring the safety of all community members that frequent and utilise the 1 1 1 Pizzey Park Precinct is of utmost importance. A well-designed and well- 1 used precinct is a great asset and an integrative strategy that involves 3 6 1 improved design, programming, maintenance and community involvement 2 is needed to ensure a safe experience is provided to all users. 3 1 A range of improvements to infrastructure will be undertaken across the PACIFIC AVENUE park with a focus also to improve the connection between park use and 1 2 3 safety, as when people use parks in a positive way and in substantial 1 2 numbers, all users feel more secure. 2

4 SECURITY: 2 6 » Improved fencing system implemented across the site 1 » Enhanced lighting at facilities, along pathways and in car parks 2 1 2 » Mobile CCTV system 1 2 » Gates and barriers placed in key areas to restrict vehicle access and to 1 1 PARADISE AVENUE improve pedestarian safety 3 1 » Enhanced activity programming to ensure widespread use of the park and an increase in positive uses 2 2 2 2 » Installation of clear and understandable signage to improve how users 3 1 orient themselves 4 4 2 » Development of shared use facilities across sports to improve 5 survillence and communication between users 2 1 » Employment of a park management officer 5

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FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION 2 COTTESLOE DRIVE OCEANIC DRIVE Review extent of pine forest and set boundaries Wayfinding and signage Wayfinding 1 Develop park wide signage strategy/guidelines. 5 to ensure sense of place/wayfinding features are 5.10 Develop unique entry character and apply across retained and strengthened. 2 all entries. and Signage 6 Develop clear road and pathway hierarchy. Within 15 years 3 Remove all obsolete signage. 4

4 Open up sightlines to allow visual connection between major elements. 2

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1 While Pizzey Park Precinct is a much loved and utilsed park by local community members there is currently no uniformity, style or identity for the precinct to ensure that is recognised as a premier sport and active lifestyle destination for all Gold Coasters. 5 A review of all signage and the development of a wayfinding and signage 6 3 suite will enhance entry into the site and showcase the various sports 1 and facilites that call the precinct home. A series of maps to highlight the PACIFIC AVENUE connectivity and sub precincts within the site will guide new users and 4 better promote the sports and activities that are on offer site wide.

To enhance the precinct’s identity, a strong brand will be created to highlight the precinct’s role in the sport and recreation landscape on 4 the Gold Coast. This brand and assocated communication and signage plan will be used to better communicate the sports and active recreation 6 opportunities that are offered across the precinct. 1 2 6

Across the site there are some physical and natural landmarks which form PARADISE AVENUE strong wayfinding elements in the park. Improvements will be made to vegetated areas to enhance the line of site and connectivity around the precinct. 5

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KEY PLAN

The Hub represents the epicentre of the Pizzey Park Precinct. Sporting 6.0 and recreational users congregate around it’s celebration lawn. This newly defined precinct offers high quality open space and community amenities for all users. This includes activitie and events that bring the community PRECINCT together and celebrates the city’s active lifestyle. STAGED GROWTH The Hub is so integrally linked with the wider park that follows the same 5, 10 and 15-year plan. The final stage includes the ‘wow-factor’ enhancements which elevates Pizzey Park above the rest as an exemplary DETAIL leading example of multi-functional, highly flexible public open space.

THE HUB PRECINCT IS TO INCLUDE: » Destination adventure play » All abilities play » Outdoor fitness hub » Café and toilets » Expansion zone for future community buildings » Celebration lawn » Upgraded skate precinct » Stormwater treatment » Solar energy shade structures to power parkland » Pump track » Inclusion of office space for parks operations officer with the cafe area » Outdoor undercover area for activation

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A1 SKATE PRECINCT UPGRADE The Hub Precinct Detail B1 CELEBRATION LAWN PRECINCTThe Hub Precinct DETAIL Detail New skate street and associated furniture and A5 Formalised open festival/celebration lawn with tree avenue and shade to adjoin existing skate bowl. path surrounding. Lawn is to be a flexible open space area that A4 can be used for both community and sporting uses that doesn’t Adjacent roadway and car parking to be Within 5 years align itself to a single use. Within 10 years formalised. A5 B2 DESTINATION PLAYGROUND A2 MIAMI AQUATIC CENTRE CONNECTION New major destination adventure playground. All abilities focus. Car parking realigned and expanded with pedestrian connection to the hub. B2 B3 POP UP CAFÉ A3 REMOVAL OF SOFTBALL AND NETBALL B4 OUTDOOR FITNESS HUB B7 Softball and netball will be relocated to another B6 precinct. Associated infrastructure to be Major outdoor exercise and training course to align with the removed and returned to green open space. A2 extensive sporting groups within the park and community users. Inital tree plating of celebration lawn. B5 WETLAND WATER EDGE B1 B3 A4 NEW CHANGING ROOMS AND AMENITIES Open views across the lake between trees from the hub to New changing rooms and amenities to be adjoining open space areas. constructed to cater for both male and female B8 requirements. A3 B6 VEHICLE SET DOWN ZONE Vehicular drop off and pick up point to align with increasing ride FORMALISED CAR PARK – RUGBY LEAGUE - A5 share demand. Incorporate event mode for taxi/ uber point. B4 JUNIOR B9 Car parks to be formalised in line with B7 TREE AVENUE standards. Pavement upgrades, line marking B10 and safe pedestrian crossings. Tree lined avenue surrounding village green to provide shaded walking path and links to the rear entry of the school and to align and connecting existing footpath networks. B5 A6 PATHWAY LINK

Path link through to Paradise Ave. A1 B8 PEDESTRIAN LINKS On grade pedestrian links to aquatic centre provides safer B9 access.

B9 BIO RETENTION Stormwater run-off bio retention gardens as feature and edge for lake.

BUS ZONE A6 B10 Seperate bus drop-off/ pick-up is safe and well defined.

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COMMUNITY HUB C1 The Hub Precinct Detail Community building to align itself with parkland stakeholders and community user groups. The Hub to consist of sharing and lettable function spaces along with a parkland café to raise Within 15 years capital to support the upkeep of the Pizzey Park Precinct. Functional roof gardens/green roofs and solar to be incorporated. Inclusion of office space for parks operations officer.

C2 PUMP TRACK C1 Pump Track and BBQ’s to be incorporated. Positioning these activities across the lake promotes active circulation along the pathways between the skate and play precincts.

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Main Entrance PRECINCTPrecinct Detail DETAIL B B6 Main Entrance B4 B3 Within 15 years

KEY PLAN - Pacific Avenue B2 B1

KEY OUTCOMES: PACIFIC AVENUE » New entrance signage » More efficient vehicle movements in and out of Pacific Avenue » New pedestrian pathway from Pacific Avenue along Sonia Avenue » Formalised rugby league junior car park with shade trees » New pedestrian pathway along edge of new rugby league junior car park B5

KEY:

B1 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING Further investigation into the potential signalised upgrade of Pacific Ave. into Pizzey Park.

ENTRY STATEMENT B2 New precinct signage to be standardised across all four road entries to the park.

SHARED PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE ENTRANCE B3 New pathway entry off Pacific Avenue. Existing trees to be retained to provide shade to the pathway and road. B5

B4 PATHWAY CONNECTION New pathway connection along formalised car park.

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Green Spine C PrecinctPRECINCT Detail DETAIL Green Spine Within 15 years

KEY PLAN

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The Master Plan of Pizzey Park has created a recreational core which PATHWAY LINKS C5 C2 is focused on active and passive recreational activities for the larger Additional pathway links added to allow for greater connectivity to community. the recreational core. C3

KEY OUTCOMES: PICNIC NODES C6 » The Hub (refer to detail plan Section A) Activate lake edge with passive picnic nodes/lawn areas for » Recreational loop pathways community and sporting groups to relax. C5 » Water edge interactions WATERSIDE TERRACES C6 » Open space parkland areas for picnics and BBQs C7 Connection of park users to the waters edge. The terraces offer long » Improved safety through CPTED views across the lake. C7 » Removal of vehicles out of the central parkland – greater safety for users C8 PENINSULA PARK » Improved dog walking and off-leash facilities (refer to detail plan C8 Section D) Straddled between two water bodies and between the tennis and athletic precincts. The removed road now offers picnic areas for » Inclusion of new active recreation activity nodes passive recreation with over water views.

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C1 THE HUB

NEW CAR PARK C2 Car park to service recreational park users aligning itself to the C4 central park pedestrian loop.

C3 CELEBRATION LAWN Non structured playing field and flexible space for community events.

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Dog Walking Precinct D PRECINCTDetail DETAIL D4 Within 15 years

Dog Walking D2 KEY PLAN and Off-Leash Area D5

KEY OUTCOMES: » Upgraded shelters » Dog off-leash area expanded » Adjoining picnic areas and lawn areas within Peninsula park » Rest/seating areas along lake edge

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D1 DOG AGILITY AREA Upgrades to the agility area/expansion of footprint. More seating D3 and picnic tables to be allocated within the precinct surrounding the agility area.

D2 NEW PUBLIC AMENITIES Constrcut new public amenity block adjacent to car park.

D3 WALKING TRAIL Retain natural surface of the dog walking trail. D1

D4 NEW CAR PARK Car park to service recreational park users aligning itself to the central park pedestrian/dog walking loop.

REVISE TRAFFIC FLOW D5 Amendment to flow to reduce conflict between pedestrians and vehicles.

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Rugby League Junior E PrecinctPRECINCT Detail DETAIL Rugby League - Junior Within 15 years

KEY PLAN

KEY OUTCOMES: E4 » Expansion of fields - formalised » Formalisation of car parking

E2 Key: E6 E1 FIELDS Expansion to create full size fields.

E2 CAR PARK E2 Formalised car park to standards. Existing trees to be retained. E5 NEW PATHWAYS TO FIELDS E3 E1 New pathway linkages to the perimeter of the fields, link through to adjoining precincts and amenities

PATHWAY CONNECTION E4 New pathway connection along formalised car park.

E5 TREE BUFFER Tree retention to the western edge of the new fields. E3

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PUBLIC AMENITIES AND CHANGE ROOM E6 Construction of new public amentities and change rooms adjacent to rugby league junior club house.

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Rugby Union, Cricket and F PRECINCTOutlooks Precinct DETAIL Detail Rugby Union, Cricket Within 15 years

KEY PLAN and The Outlooks

KEY OUTCOMES: » Pedestrian connectivity » Formailsed car parking » The outlooks area » Upgrading of facilities F4 F1

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F1 NEW PATHWAYS The inclusion of a loop path way that surrounds the fields and connects the precinct through to adjoining uses.

F2 BARDON AVENUE LINK Formal link to Bardon Avenue and new car parks. F3

F3 CAR PARKS Formalised parking areas with adjoining pathway. F1

F4 THE OUTLOOKS Shelters and BBQ facilities. Provisional space for a future community facility including public amenities.

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PRECINCTTennis Precinct DETAIL Detail G G5 Tennis Within 15 years

KEY PLAN

KEY OUTCOMES: G5 ENTRANCE SIGNAGE » Formalised and additional car parks Entrance signage as part of an integrated precinct signage and wayfinding strategy. G3 » Left in and left out turn from Pizzey Drive » Entrance signage to Oceanic Drive NEW CAR PARK » Pedestrian pathways along the riverbank G6 Car park to service park users entering from Pizzey Drive. » Upgraded public amentities

FORMALISED CAR PARKING G7 Car parks to be formalised to meet standards incorporating DDA Key: compliant spaces.

G1 PUBLIC AMENITIES G8 PEDESTRIAN LINKAGE BETWEEN CLUBS G2 New amenities building. Removal of car parking and formalising pedestrian linkage between the two tennic clubs. PATHWAYS G2 G7 New and formalised pathways surrounding the courts to remove pedestrians off the road.

G8 G3 RIVER PATHWAY New pathway along the riverside of the entry road to allow safe pedestrian movements to and from Oceanic Drive.

DROP OFF G4 Bus and coach drop-off point for event days.

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Athletics, Football and H PRECINCTSports House DETAIL Athletics, Football Within 15 years H8

KEY PLAN and Sports House

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KEY OUTCOMES: SPORTS HOUSE ACCESS H6 » Reconfiguration of the precinct to achieve better accessibility for Access via lockable gate through building undercroft to the canal pedestrians and vehicular traffic boat ramp. » Greater car parking » Removal of road and car parking along the riverbank H7 SPORTS HOUSE EXTENSION » New clubhouse facilities for athletics and football inlcudes public Provisions are for future expansion. amenities » Proposed synthetic running track PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS H8 H10 » Extension to Sports House New pedestrian pathways to create safe navigations around the H2 precinct and link to the greater parkland/entries and exits. » Larger adjoining open space areas » Demolition of ole football clubhouse facilities and replacement with new BIO BASIN facilities to western side of fields H9 Future bio-basin to treat road and field stormwater run-off. KEY: H7

H10 SPECTATOR TERRACES H1 RUNNING TRACK H1 Proposed new synthetic rubber running track. Integrated within the existing embankment, terraces allow spectator viewing and spill out spaces during event days. H6 H3 CLUBHOUSE AND PUBLIC AMENITIES H2 H4 H11 ENTRY STATEMENT New facility between athletics and football fields. Standardised entry statements unifies park identity.

SERVICE ACCESS H3 VEHICLE GATE H9 Main entry and service access to club house facilites. H12 Lockable gate for park management. H5

TURNAROUND / DROP OFF H4 H4 H13 RECONFIGURATION OF FOOTBALL FIELDS Vehicular turn around and drop-off pick up point. Consolidation for car parking to the south and new club facilities located to western side, have resulted in the reconfiguration and H5 NEW CAR PARK increase in size of the football field layout. New car parking located to the southern boundary and accessed via H12 H11 Bardon Avenue.

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Rugby League - Senior and I GymnasticsPRECINCT Precinct DETAIL Detail Rugby League - Senior Within 15 years

KEY PLAN and Gymnastics

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KEY OUTCOMES: J1 I1 » Boutique stadium » Improved access and car parking » Additional pedestian links J4 KEY: I4

I1 PROPOSED BOUTIQUE STADIUM Construct formal seating around the north-western side of the field. Construct new seating hill on the eastern side. J2

I2 PATHWAY CONNECTION Pathway to connect aquatic centre to clubhouse and Paradise Avenue.

PARADISE AVENUE LINK I3 J3 A vital pathway to link Paradise Avenue to, rugby league - senior, the hub, skate precinct and aquatic centre. Shade trees to line the pathway and extend along Pacific Avenue. Boardwalk proposed through native woodland.

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Aquatic Centre Precinct J PRECINCTDetail DETAIL Aquatic Centre Within 15 years

KEY PLAN

KEY OUTCOMES: » Stage One is propsed to begin construction in 2020. Key linkages connect the refurbished Miami Aquatic Centre to the greater Pizzey Park Precinct PACIFIC AVENUE

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J1 PEDESTRIAN LINKAGES Pedestrian links to integrate with the precinct.

J2 TRAFFIC FLOW Vehicle connection through the rubgy league senior car park to Pacific Ave. Design to be intergrated with the aquatic centre upgrade.

J3 UPGRADE TO AQUATIC CENTRE Proposed staged upgrades over the next 15 years.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND MARKETING REPORT

PIZZEY PARK MASTER PLAN

DECEMBER 2019 – VERSION 6

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Version history

Document Author Comments Date version 1 Ali Bec Initial draft 13 Sept 2019

2 Skye Ross Edits 11 Feb 2020 3 Skye Ross Edits 17 Feb 2020

4 Katharine Scott Edits 19 May 2020 5 Katharine Scott Edits 9 July 2020

6 Katharine Scott Edits 13 July 2020

Document distribution and approval

Name Title Action Signature Approval (iSPOT#) date Nicole Waters Executive Coordinator Corporate Approve #77030805 13 July 2020 Communication

Chris Lynch Policy Implementation and Community Approve #77030733 13 July 2020 Engagement Officer, OOM

Alison Ewens Director, L&C Approve #76796914 16 Jun 2020

Ron Jacobs Manager Parks & Recreational Services, Approve #76442685 12 May 2020 L&C Ross Macaulay Coordinator Business Improvement, Parks Approve #76826595 22 June 2020 & Recreational Services, L&C

Jim Roberts Senior Parks Project Officer, L&C Approve #76442658 13 May 2020

Bernice Jones Coordinator Marketing, Communication Approve #75692956 18 Feb 2020 and Engagement, OCOO

Eamon McKay Account Officer L&C, OCOO Approve #75634494 11 Feb 2020 Skye Ross Account Officer Community Engagement, Approve #75680708 17 Feb 2020 OCOO

Alexandra Bec Community Engagement and Research Endorse #75634532 11 Feb 2020 Officer, OCOO

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Table of Contents

1 Executive summary ...... 4 1.1 Key findings ...... 4 1.2 GC have your say analytics ...... 4 1.3 Report considerations ...... 4 2 Project background ...... 5 3 Community engagement objectives ...... 5 4 Marketing and communications ...... 6 4.1 Summary...... 6 4.2 Social media ...... 6 4.3 Direct mail ...... 8 4.4 Free marketing channels ...... 8 4.5 GC have your say ...... 9 5 Engagement results ...... 10 5.1 Survey results ...... 10 5.1.1 Question one ...... 11 5.1.2 Question two ...... 12 5.1.3 Question three ...... 13 5.1.4 Question four ...... 14 5.1.5 Question five ...... 15 5.1.6 Question six ...... 16 5.1.7 Question seven ...... 18 5.2 Additional submissions ...... 20 Appendix A – Demographic results ...... 21 5.3 Interest in Pizzey Park ...... 21 5.4 Age and gender ...... 21 5.5 Suburb ...... 22 Appendix B – Community engagement tools ...... 24 5.6 GC have your say home page ...... 24 5.7 GC have your say project page ...... 25 5.8 Online survey ...... 26 Appendix C – Email notification to City Panel ...... 34 Appendix D – Discussion of qualitative findings ...... 35

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1 Executive summary Pizzey Park Precinct is a City of Gold Coast (City) sports park offering a diverse range of recreational activities and is regarded as the largest sports area in the southern Gold Coast.

The Pizzey Park Master Plan addresses Pizzey Park’s infrastructure needs over the next 15 years, to accommodate increased demand and establish it as one of the city’s premier sport, active recreation and lifestyle precincts.

The community engagement provided the community with the opportunity to comment on the revised Master Plan. The engagement period ran from 27 November to 17 December 2019.

This report provides a summary of the engagement, marketing and communication activities undertaken and the feedback received.

1.1 Key findings A total of 817 participants engaged with the survey or provided an additional submission.

A total of 816 survey responses were received: • Shelter and BBQ spaces were the highest priority for the Central Hub and celebration lawn. • Multi-use paths for running, pedestrians and cycling were the highest priority for the Recreational Spine. • Shared-use clubhouse and facilities for athletics, football and public amenities, as opposed to separate facilities were the highest priority for the athletics and football precinct. • More pedestrian paths and links, including lighting for safety was the highest priority for the traffic flow and parking improvements. • Preservation of open space and natural areas was the highest priority for the general Master Plan improvements. One additional submission was received via email: • Enquiring about the proposed plans for beach volleyball and expressing concern over the removal of the Pizzey Park courts.

1.2 GC have your say analytics • 2711 aware participants – visited at least one page on the site. • 1717 informed participants – visited multiple pages, viewed images and contributed. • 816 engaged participants – responded to the survey. • 123 new GC have your say registrations. • 1227 Draft Pizzey Park Master Plan document downloads.

1.3 Report considerations The responses to this survey are not a randomly selected representative sample, but provide an indication of community views among residents and visitors to the Gold Coast.

The questions asked the community to prioritise elements within key focus areas of the Master Plan, and did not seek support for the Master Plan as a whole. The community may not have been clear on the link between closing off the road between tennis, athletics and football to create safer pedestrian and running tracks around the site.

Question three (athletics/football precinct) lowest priority was not closing the road from Pizzey Drive. However, in question two (recreation spine) the highest priority was for multi-use paths. Closing Pizzey Drive and access to football is imperative to creating a safe recreation spine with multi use paths. It may not have been apparent as the two questions were not linked.

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Question four (traffic flow and parking improvements) highest priority was more pedestrian paths along Pizzey Drive. However, lowest priority was a new recreation carpark for dog users. To close the road for safer pedestrian access, the existing dog carpark would be required to be closed. It may not have been apparent that the two areas are linked.

The survey data files are located at #75349513 containing all survey responses.

2 Project background

Pizzey Park Precinct is a City of Gold Coast (City) sports park offering a diverse range of recreational activities and is regarded as the largest sports area in the southern Gold Coast.

The Pizzey Park Master Plan addresses Pizzey Park’s infrastructure needs over the next 15 years, to accommodate increased demand and establish it as one of the city’s premier sport, active recreation and lifestyle precincts.

Sport and recreation helps to enhance city pride and the precinct attracts thousands of sports and outdoor enthusiasts every week. As one of Australia’s fastest growing cities, the increased population growth comes with increased sports participation and more people seeking passive recreation pursuits.

The precinct has a large number of stakeholders that regularly use the facilities. The stakeholders, who are predominantly sports orientated, are an integral part of the precinct and their participation and interaction has assisted in shaping the proposed master plan.

With a coordinated approach to some of the issues within the park, the City undertook the draft Master Plan for the precinct to address some of the key issues to that include: • traffic circulation and access review • current and future parking requirements • visitor signage and wayfinding • active transport initiatives – footpaths, bike paths and better pedestrian access • opportunities, including but not limited to: Multi-use amenities building Softball/Netball, revitalisation of old Waste Transfer station, pedestrian linkages and enhanced entry/exits.

The implementation of the Master Plan will ensure that the provision of embellishments for sport and recreation will be sufficient to provide a high standard of service provision for residents and visitors for the next 15 years.

The community engagement aimed to help determine the level of broad community support for the facility and ensure ideas and concerns associated with the plan are addressed.

3 Community engagement objectives The community engagement objectives of this project were to: • inform the community about the Pizzey Park Master Plan and its content • liaise with those most affected by the project long-term • gain community feedback on the Pizzey Park Master Plan • offer the community an opportunity to comment on the draft Master Plan for Pizzey Park • review the draft Plan in accordance with community feedback • identify the level of support for the draft Master Plan.

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4 Marketing and communications

4.1 Summary The communication campaign ran from 27 November to 17 December 2019, raising awareness of the draft Master Plan, the community engagement period, how to be involved and how to comment. The campaign reached 337,309 people across a range of channels including online, newsletters, direct mail, social media and radio. The cost of the campaign was $4700 which resulted in an average cost per thousand (CPM) of $13.93.

Community engagement conducted by local Councillor in March 2019 achieved 1077 responses.

The postcard direct mail conducted by Salmat was sent to 16,813 residents.

Communication channel Reach Post card delivery 16,813 We are GC radio (aired twice) 47,000 City Panel email 21,261 GC Weekly e-newsletter (published twice – 29 November and 13 December 2019) 35,090 City website advertising 150,017 On-hold 40,000 Social media (paid and organic) 27,128 Total 337,309

4.2 Social media The social media campaign ran for a period of 17 days at a cost of $760. Overall, paid ads delivered 993 link clicks at an average cost per click of $.077.

Demographics showed that males accounted for around two thirds of the results in the campaign – 659 link clicks compared with 320 link clicks. Interestingly, this wasn’t translated to surveys completed, which saw an approximate equal gender split.

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The reason behind this may have been that images used on the social media ads appealed more to males than females; while email, the primary method of engagement (54 per cent) appealed to both genders. The top performing ad (below) drove 501 link clicks to the website and achieved the greatest reach – 14,228.

The organic post (below) achieved a less than average reach of 4,487. This may have been attributed to the time of day the post was shared (9pm). It is recommended that in future, posts be shared earlier in the day which may achieve a better result.

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4.3 Direct mail A direct mail postcard was distributed to 16,813 residents in the nearby suburbs of Miami, Burleigh Waters, Burleigh Heads, Mermaid Waters, Varsity and Robina at a cost of $940.

In terms of cost and targeted audience this was an extremely effective communication channel.

The letterbox drop for the postcard was undertaken by Salmat in early December.

4.4 Free marketing channels GC Weekly and On Hold channels are free and have good reach. Both were included in this campaign. GC Weekly currently has 17,545 subscribers and the on-hold message has a reach of approximately 40,000 calls per month.

Two different articles ran in GC Weekly - 29 November and 13 December. The first article achieved a good result of 90 link clicks but this dropped significantly in the 13 December issue which saw a result of only 29 link clicks.

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4.5 GC have your say The survey was distributed to the GC have your say City Panel on 28 November 2019. The City Panel is a database of participants who have registered to take part in City engagements. An email (refer to Appendix C) was sent to 21,261 City Panel members. A total of 19,270 (90.6%) were successfully delivered, 6252 (29.4%) were opened and 1143 (5.4%) clicked on the survey link.

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5 Engagement results A total of 817 participants engaged with the survey or provided an additional submission.

The primary method of hearing about the engagement included via email (54 per cent). This was followed by social media (25.1%). ‘Other’ modes of hearing about the engagement included through sporting clubs (such as the Pizzey Park netball, volleyball and rugby league clubs); from users of the precinct; information provided by a City employees and advertisements in the City elevators.

0.2% 1.1% 1.3% 1.2% 2.5% 4.2%

Email 10.3% Social media Word of mouth Website E-newsletter

54.% Other Print 25.1% Radio No response

5.1 Survey results Quantitative and qualitative data was collected from the GC have your say engagement. The results from the survey questions and ideas tool are presented below. The responses to the quantitative questions have been analysed across different stakeholder groups, namely age, gender and/or reason for interest in Pizzey Park. The qualitative responses have been analysed across key themes. Refer to Appendix A for the demographic results, Appendix B for information on the community engagement tools or the engagement raw data file (#75349513).

A total of 816 survey responses were received.

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5.1.1 Question one - What priority do you place on the following aspects of the plan? (Central Hub and celebration lawn)

Question one sought respondents’ priority level for the aspects of the Master Plan relating to the Central Hub and celebration lawn. Overall, shelter and BBQ spaces were considered the highest priority for the Central Hub and celebration lawn, with 78.4% considering this to be a medium or high priority. This was followed by the Outdoor Fitness Hub (69.7%). The café was considered the least priority, with 42 per cent considering it not a priority or a low priority. There were no identifiable differences in priorities among age, gender and interest in Pizzey Park groups.

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Shelter and BBQ spaces

Outdoor Fitness Hub

Destination playgrounds

Formalised multi-use training and events celebration lawn

Café

No response Not a priority Low priority Medium priority High priority

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5.1.2 Question two - What priority do you place on the following aspects of the plan? (Recreational Spine)

Respondent priorities for aspects of the Recreational Spine were identified in question two. The highest priority was the multi-use paths for running, pedestrians and cycling with 86.9% considering this a medium or high priority. This was closely followed by the public amenities adjacent to the recreational parking area (86.8%). The parkland alongside the Pizzey Drive canal with improved pedestrian access into the precinct from Oceanic Drive was the lowest priority, with 24.3% considering it not a priority or a low priority.

Priorities differed slightly by age and gender. Males and all age groups except for under 15, 45-54, 65-74 and over 75 years considered multi-use paths for running, pedestrians and cycling as the highest priority. Alternatively, females and the under 15, 45-54, 65-74 and over 75 years age groups considered public amenities adjacent to recreational parking area as the highest priority.

Males and all age groups except for under 15, 35-44 and 65-74 years considered parkland alongside the Pizzey Drive canal with improved pedestrian access into the precinct from Oceanic Drive as the lowest priority. On the other hand, females and the under 15, 35-44, 65-74 and 65-74 years age groups considered Designated safe and accessible pedestrian travel through the centre of the park joining the peninsula park to the central hub and celebration lawn, including removal of vehicular access as the lowest priority.

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Multi-use paths for running, pedestrians and cycling

Public amenities adjacent to recreational parking area

Designated safe and accessible pedestrian travel through the centre of the park joining the peninsula park to the central hub and celebration lawn, including removal of vehicular access

Parkland alongside the Pizzey Drive canal with improved pedestrian access into the precinct from Oceanic Drive

No response Not a priority Low priority Medium priority High priority

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5.1.3 Question three - What priority do you place on the following aspects of the plan? (athletics and football precinct)

Question three identified the priority for the athletics and football precinct improvement that was outlined in the Master Plan. Shared-use clubhouse and facilities for athletics, football and public amenities, as opposed to separate facilities, was considered a medium or high priority by 62.4% of respondents for the athletics and football precinct. The single entry off Bardon Ave and car park on the southern boundary to Athletics, Australian Institute of Sport and Burleigh Heads Soccer Club (no entry from Pizzey Drive) was the lowest priority, with 48.4% considering it not a priority or a low priority.

Priorities differed slightly by age groups. The shared-use clubhouse and facilities for athletics, football and public amenities was considered the highest priority by the 25-34, 45-54, 65-74 and over 75 years age groups. The 35-44 and 55-64 year age groups identified parkland and running trail alongside the Pizzey Drive canal and removal of vehicle access between tennis and athletics/football as the highest priority. Additionally, the 15-24 year age group rated synthetic athletics track as their highest priority.

All age groups considered the single entry off Bardon Ave and car park on the southern boundary to Athletics, Australian Institute of Sport and Burleigh Heads Soccer Club (no entry from Pizzey Drive) to be the lowest priority, except for the 55-64 years age group. This age group considered the synthetic athletics track to be the lowest priority.

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Shared-use clubhouse and facilities for athletics, football and public amenities, as opposed to separate facilities

Parkland and running trail alongside the Pizzey Drive canal and removal of vehicle access between tennis and athletics/football

Synthetic athletics track

Single entry off Bardon Ave and car park on the southern boundary to Athletics, Australian Institute of Sport and Burleigh Heads Soccer Club (no entry from Pizzey Drive)

No response Not a priority Low priority Medium priority High priority

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5.1.4 Question four - What priority do you place on the following aspects of the plan? (traffic flow and parking options)

The level of priority for the traffic flow and parking improvements that were outlined in the Master Plan were examined in question four. Overall, the highest priority for the traffic flow and parking was more pedestrian paths and links, including lighting for safety, with 85.4% considering it a medium to high priority. An improvement to the main entrance to enhance traffic flow in and out of the precinct was the second highest priority (82.7%). Creating a new recreation parking area for dog walkers and recreation users was the lowest priority, with 35.7% considering it not a priority or a low priority.

Only minor differences in priorities existed among the age groups. More pedestrian paths and links, including lighting for safety was the highest priority for the 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, and 45-54 year age groups. Alternatively, the under 15, 55-64, 65-74 and over 75 year age groups considered the improvements to the main entrance to enhance traffic flow in and out of the precinct as the highest priority.

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

More pedestrian paths and links, including lighting for safety.

Improvements to the main entrance to enhance traffic flow in and out of the Precinct

Reformat and expand parking at the main entrance to provide more unified parking options and better access

Create a new recreation parking area for dog walkers and recreation users

No response Not a priority Low priority Medium priority High priority

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5.1.5 Question five - What priority do you place on the following aspects of the plan? (General improvements)

The level of priority for the general Master Plan improvements across the precinct was assessed in question five. Preservation of open space and natural areas was considered a medium or high priority by 87.7% of respondents. This was closely followed by the replacement and improvement of public amenities (85.9%) and improvements to security including CCTV and lighting (83.8%). Improved way finding and signage throughout the precinct was identified as the lowest priority, with 31.4% scoring it either not a priority or a low priority.

Priorities differed slightly by age and gender. The highest priority for the under 15, 15-24, 65-74 and over 75 year age groups was the replacement and improvement of public amenities. On the other hand, the 25-34, 35-44, 45-54 and 55- 64 year age groups considered preservation of open space and natural areas as the highest priority.

The lowest priority for females, as well as all age groups except 25-34, 45-54, 55-65, 65-74 years was improved way finding and signage throughout the precinct. Alternatively, the management and promotion of the precinct to improve functionality and accessibility was the lowest priority for males, as well as all age groups except under 15, 15-24, 35- 44, over 75 years.

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Preservation of open space and natural areas

Replacement and improvement of public amenities

Improvements to security including CCTV and lighting

Installation of additional lighting to car parks and pedestrian pathways

Activation of parklands through regular activities and events to increase the physical activity and wellbeing of community members

Improved way finding and signage throughout the Precinct

Management and promotion of the precinct to improve functionality and accessibility

No response Not a priority Low priority Medium priority High priority

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5.1.6 Question six - Do you have any additional comments on the proposed Pizzey Park improvements?

Question six provided participants with the opportunity to provide additional comments or feedback in relation to the Pizzey Park Master Plan improvements. A total of 442 respondents provided comments. Comments have been categorised into various themes and comments may be categorised across multiple themes. The most comment themes are:

• Facilities/infrastructure improvements with 201 comments. The three comments of this theme relate to:

­ Retaining beach volleyball, netball and softball (115)

­ Improving lighting (17)

­ Improving athletic area/synthetic track (14) • Environment/green space with 91 comments. The top comments of this theme relate to:

­ Keeping the pine trees (33)

­ Protecting the natural environment (32)

­ Balancing greenspace and facilities (10) • New/additional infrastructure with 62 comments. The top comments of this theme relate to:

­ More shade (8)

­ More toilets (7)

­ Including a kids playground (6) Themes were similar to those identified in question seven. Thus, a combined detailed explanation of the themes and examples quotes can be found in Appendix D.

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201 200

150

100 91 Number of of comments Number

62

50 40 39 32 31 28 19 13 10 8 6 4 0

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5.1.7 Question seven - Do you have any additional suggestions?

Participants had the opportunity to provide any additional suggestions for Pizzey Park in question seven. A total of 330 respondents provided comments. Comments have been categorised into various themes and comments may be categorised across multiple themes.

The most comment themes are:

• Facilities/infrastructure improvements with 127 comments. The three comments of this theme relate to:

­ Retaining beach volleyball, netball and softball (68)

­ Expanding/improving the skate park (11)

­ Improving lighting (8) • New/additional infrastructure with 80 comments. The top comments of this theme relate to:

­ More shade (11)

­ More facilities/infrastructure (10)

­ Including a kids playground (8)

­ more drinking fountains (8) • Environment/green space with 54 comments. The top comments of this theme relate to:

­ More trees (19)

­ Protecting the natural environment (16)

­ Balancing greenspace and facilities (10) Themes were similar to those identified in question six. Thus, a combined detailed explanation of the themes and examples quotes can be found in Appendix D.

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120

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80 80

60 54 Number of of comments Number 40

22 21 17 20 16 15 14 11 8 8 7 4 0

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5.2 Additional submissions One additional submission was received via email. The full submission can be found at #75237441. However, the core focus of the submission included:

“If you demolish the Pizzey Park courts where is the resettlement plan proposed for? Will you install lights for Broadbeach? Can some of the Broadbeach grasslands be used for courts, Pizzey was useful as it helped to protect from wind? Can we build another few courts and install lights in Mermaid? Is it possible for another area to be allocated, e.g. the beach near Miami Hill headland to be given space for beach volleyball? Coolangatta is a little far for most that play at Pizzey.”

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Appendix A – Demographic results

5.3 Interest in Pizzey Park The most identified reason for respondents interest in Pizzey Park was due to using the precinct for sporting activities (38.2%). This was followed by living nearby (22.3%) and using the precinct for other passive recreation (18.8%). ‘Other’ reasons for having an interest in Pizzey Park included respondents stating one or all of the listed options; a spectator at precinct activities/events; a Gold Coast resident with a vested interest in community infrastructure; friends or family that use the precinct; a precinct employee; among others.

0.5%

3.4% 10.8%

Use for sporting activities 38.2% Live nearby Use for other passive recreation 18.8% Use for dog walking Use for skate boarding No response

22.3%

5.4 Age and gender Of the 816 survey respondents, 390 (47.8%) were male, 407 (49.9%) were female, two (0.2%) identified as other, and 17 (2.1%) did not respond.

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25.7% 24.6% 200

150

14.8% 13.1% 12.3% 100 Number of of Number respondents

50 4.3% 3.2% 0.6% 1.3% 0 No response Under 15 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+

No response Male Female Other

5.5 Suburb The majority of respondents were from the Gold Coast (97.5%), whilst 1.8% were from other Queensland regions, 0.5% from New South Wales, and 0.1% did not respond.

120

12.5% 100 11.2%

80 8.7%

7.2% 60

5.1% 40 4.3% 4.2% Number respondents of Number 3.2% 3.1% 2.9% 20

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Mermaid Waters 102 Arundel 3 Miami 91 Clear Island Waters 3 Burleigh Waters 71 Gilston 3 Robina 59 Highland Park 3 Burleigh Heads 42 Runaway Bay 3 Mermaid Beach 35 Bilinga 2 Varsity Lakes 34 Bundall 2 Palm Beach 26 Chevron Island 2 Mudgeeraba 25 Coomera 2 Southport 24 Currumbin Valley 2 Surfers Paradise 23 Paradise Point 2 Broadbeach 19 Parkwood 2 Carrara 14 Sorrento 2 Labrador 14 Springbrook 2 Tallebudgera 14 Tallai 2 Benowa 11 Tamborine Mountain 2 Reedy Creek 11 Alberton 1 Ashmore 9 Beaudesert 1 Broadbeach Waters 8 Bogangar 1 Elanora 8 Brisbane 1 Merrimac 8 Bundaberg 1 Nerang 8 Canungra 1 Oxenford 8 Cedar Creek 1 Coombabah 7 Chapel Hill 1 Tugun 7 Clagiraba 1 Upper Coomera 7 Crestmead 1 Coolangatta 6 Kingscliff 1 Currumbin 6 Logan 1 Currumbin Waters 6 Lower Beechmont 1 Helensvale 6 Luscombe 1 Pacific Pines 6 Moranbah 1 Main Beach 5 Mount Warren Park 1 Molendinar 5 Murwillumbah 1 Nobby Beach 5 No response 1 Ormeau 5 Ormeau Hills 1 Biggera Waters 4 Rochedale 1 Bonogin 4 Sydney 1 Maudsland 4 Waterford 1 Pimpama 4 Willow Vale 1 Worongary 4 Yarrabilba 1

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Appendix B – Community engagement tools

5.6 GC have your say home page

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5.7 GC have your say project page

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5.8 Online survey

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Appendix C – Email notification to City Panel

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Appendix D – Discussion of qualitative findings Theme Subthemes / summary (n) Specific suggestions / feedback Example quote/s

Facility/ Question six (201): Areas for improvements included: “Enclose the lake side of Pizzey old bowl so it’s a complete skate infrastructure • Master Plan bowl.” improvements suggestions/ • Athletics area, primarily the addition of a synthetic (328) improvements (135) track. “There is a demonstrated lack of commitment for improved • Existing infrastructure • Change facilities. athletics facilities, most notably a synthetic track. Any changes improvements (48) • Pool upgrade. associated with athletics (club house and parking) are deemed a • Master Plan priority low priority with scheduled completion being the 15 year mark. areas (18) • Public transport connections. • Precinct lighting. There is even less commitment to the synthetic running surface, Question seven (127): • Skate park expansion/upgrade. with the upgrade reportedly only 'proposed' for completion or 'may' be completed. Waiting until at least 2035 for a dedicated synthetic • Master Plan • Rugby union clubhouse upgrade. running surface shows a lack of vision from planners and council. suggestions/ • Park expansion. improvements (90) No firm commitment to the synthetic upgrade within the life of the • Allow use of football fields during preseason (from • Existing infrastructure plan is just unacceptable.” improvements (28) late November). • Master Plan priority “As all the synthetic athletic tracks in the Gold Coast region are Specific improvements/feedback for the Master Plan areas (9) privately administrated, a publicly funded quality athletic facility included: with synthetic track would be a welcome benefit for the city. Pizzey Park would be an ideal site, as it is so centrally located and • Keep beach volleyball, netball and softball facilities. the home of Gold Central Athletic Club.” • More consideration of female sports. • Cater more for current precinct users. “The skate park needs to be expanded and improved. Additional, • No café in the precinct. rails with different heights are required. Smooth transitions ramps • Keep lapidary club. are required for rollerblades and roller skates.” • Keep the men’s shed. • More focus on the basics. “Pizzey park should be like the Centennial Park in Sydney.” • Keep open spaces around the fields. • Include multi-use areas. “Beach Volleyball area needs to be added in again” • Keep different sports separate. • Model on Centennial Park, Sydney. “More Netball courts More girls play netball than any other sport. • Benchmark Burleigh Bear’s senior field upgrades Moving them is making this unfair as it’s taking women’s right to against Redcliffe Dolphins facilities. play at this venue”

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Key priority areas included: “Upgrade Burleigh bears senior field like Redcliffe dolphins. We need a field smaller than CBUS stadium but better than current.” • Athletics area. • Stadium seating. “I can see there is a direct gender bias against female sports with • Football field upgrades. the removal of softball and netball. To replace them with a • Female sports. "nothing" space is deplorable. How about combining the Rugby • Soccer clubhouse upgrade. League and Union clubs/fields as they use the same shape playing surface? How about reclaiming the elephant in the room, the Golf Club for public use? This proposal is disgraceful for the Softball and Netball clubs.”

Environment/ Question six (91): • Community garden to promote community “A community garden to enhance community engagement, assist green space • Oppose tree removal/ engagement. with education for community groups and schools and improve (145) plant more trees (33) • Protect pine trees. activity and wellbeing of community members should be • Protect natural • Replant any trees that are being removed. considered.” environment (32) • • Plant Jacaranda and Flame trees to add colour. Balance green space “Please retain the lake systems and improve water quality add and infrastructure (10) • Pine trees needed to support local wildlife. native vegetation. Make the preservation and protection of wildlife • Leave park unchanged • Fill in Morrie Ball Lake. a priority; cease to put humans first in every circumstance. Wild (9) • Do not use barbed wire as it is dangerous to life need help in these climate changing times - focus needs to be wildlife. on them not just as an afterthought or ignored and their survival Question seven (54): • Improve biodiversity by creating an artificial water • incidental if at all.. I see not a mention made in this master plan for Oppose tree removal/ hole. plant more trees (19) native fauna.” • Adopt an ecologically sensitive strategy. • Protect wildlife and natural environment “I am very disappointed to see the removal of a significant amount (20) of the pine forest (approximately ten tennis courts in size) to put in • Balance green space a junior rugby league field. Throughout the master plan it is and infrastructure (10) mentioned several times about little public outcry to do with the • Leave park unchanged removal of pine forest to expand the tennis courts a few years (1) back. Now you are proposing to remove more. This is ludicrous and will completely take away from what makes the park so special.”

“For every 1 tree/plant removed, plant and replace with 4, to maintain and return the natural-connection of the area.”

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“If it ain't broke don't fix it. This park has served the community for decades in its current form.”

“Is it feasible to consider filling Morrie Ball lake long term and have additional recreational space?”

“Please do not use barbed wire fencing as it is a danger to wildlife particularly flying fox fruit bats. They are constantly getting caught in barbed wire around the Gold Coast which is either fatal or extremely damaging to them.”

“In regards to the Fresh water lake next to the youth precinct skate bowls and baseball field. There is a natural water hole on Bribie Island called Buckley’s water hole in the suburb of Bongaree. It is home to numerous water bird species, both local and migrating birds. When Pacific Harbour was developed to the north of the bridge the developers made an artificial water hole similar to Buckley’s. Five years after construction a bird count was done at both water holes. The count showed that the artificial water hold had three times as many birds as the natural one. Why is it so? The developer built a cat and dog exclusion fence around the hole. People can go in to the bird hide but not dogs and cats. Because of the small size of this lake. This could be done with less expense then what the developers spent at Pacific Harbour with a great result for the bird life and watchers.”

“Stop engaging dinosaur-consultants who cannot appreciate the relationship between open space and mental health… Adopt a more ecologically sensitive strategy to the functionality issues that you are trying to deal with.”

New/additional Question six (60): Sustainable infrastructure was identified as a priority, “BMX bike and a skateboard area basketball 🏀🏀 would be great for infrastructure • Community recreation/ such as being plastic free and solar powered. the kids and adults.” (140) leisure amenities (33) • Cater for more sports Suggestions for infrastructure that supported “A pump track like the one in Derby, Tasmania, Australia and (14) overseas would be a good idea. It would be multi use for BMX • Other infrastructure (13)

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additional sports included: riders, skateboarders, scooter riders and mountain bikers. Fun for Question seven (80): the whole family.” • Community recreation/ • AFL fields. leisure amenities (46) • BMX course (similar to the one in Tasmania). “One significant playground that attracts people with surrounding • Other infrastructure (26) • Basketball courts. facilities.” • Cater for more sports • (8) Criterion track. • Cable wakeboarding park. “More shade, tree planting and shelters” • Bowling greens. “Some adult (gym type) equipment please! There are SO many • Soccer fields. children's playgrounds, but FAR less adult orientated equipment.” • Mountain bike course. • Female sports facilities (e.g. netball/softball). “A cafe is required near to the playground area as the present • Centralised multi-sport stadium for major events. facilities fall far short of requirements.” • Water sports. “Bins for recycling and bins for rubbish” Suggestions for community recreation/leisure infrastructure included: “It just needs more seating, toilets closer to skate park and Pathways.” • Children’s playground with bike track, rock climbing and in ground trampoline. “Female facilities for netball and softball teams” • Non-plastic playground similar to ones near Brisbane Powerhouse or Nature Play at Royal Park “Would be great to see a playground that isn't plastic fantastic and (Melbourne). in a shaded space - like the playground adjacent to Brisbane • More BBQ facilities. Powerhouse or Nature Play at Royal Park in Melbourne (a part of • Outdoor fitness equipment. the partnership project between City of Melbourne and the • Protected swimming area. Victorian Department of Health and Human Services).” • Water play for children. • Pier/jetty on the lake. “if you do add a playground, include some sort of recyclable water feature for kids to keep cool on hot days.” • More drinking fountains. • More seating, including picnic seating. “Activate Frank Murray Park, potentially with a fitness track / • More shade. fitness hub as it is well shaded and upgrade the play area to a • More bathrooms, including 24 hour access. more 'active playground' to combine with the fitness track and add • Convert Frank Murray Park into an ‘active a seating/hang-out area. Imagine a play-scape for all ages. This playground’. park is very underutilised and could be better linked to Pizzey • Outdoor cinema. Park if there was a good pedestrian crossing.”

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• Fishing deck on canal. “Include a multi-use community hub capable of catering for the needs of local community organisations” Suggestions for other new/additional infrastructure included: “Shade options for sport viewing areas, playgrounds and gathering places” • Boom gates for the parking areas. • Café/food and beverage outlet. “Kids bike track and more play equipment, maybe skate park or • Meeting room/s. some rock climbing features for kids. In ground Trampoline, • More bins, particularly recycling. swimming pools and diving boards.” • Multi-use community hub. “A fishing deck along the canal will also work well as many • Multi-story car park. fisherman use the Cottesloe Dr bridge which can be dangerous.” • Flood/disaster migration infrastructure. • LED lighting. “LED lighting and flood proofing for the athletics track.” • Power outlets at BBQ areas.

Roads and traffic Question six (40): • Improve intersection and traffic flow at Pacific “The road access and parking needs to be top of your list of (61) • Include multiple access Parade. priorities. During peak sports season, there is always the worry of points (27) • Allow U-turn on Pacific Avenue. unescorted kids at risk as well as wildlife attempting to cross the • Improve traffic (9) • Close Pizzey Drive. road and also traffic exiting the road and trying to turn right onto • Improve roads (4) • Keep roads open for more entry/exit points. pacific Parade. that corner needs to be better managed with 2 exit

lanes and possibly a roundabout or lights.” Question seven (21): • Keep access via road to dog off-leash beach. • Include multiple access • Keep access road along canal. “I would like to see the access point Bardon Ave be a high priority points (17) • Improve emergency vehicle access. for change as this would reduce traffic at the dangerous Pizzey Dr • Improve roads (3) • Improve roundabout and access point from entry point from Cottesloe Dr.” • Improve traffic (1) Cottesloe Drive. • Improve road in front of tennis courts for safety. “There needs to be an improvement to the turn from Pacific • Widen entrance via Sonia Street with a dedicated Avenue to the gymnastics parking and the Burleigh Bears turning left lane when exiting the park. entrance. What a nightmare it is now. It was better the way it used to be. There are accidents and near misses all the time now. Cars and courtesy buses shooting straight out of Burleigh bears through the one-way bit on to Peter Parade. Cars turning right out of Gymnastics club in front of cars performing a U turn to go west on Pacific Av. Everyday this happens. There is still the old U turn under the island just across from the double gates to the Burleigh Bears field. I strongly suggest you dig up the turf placed on top of

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it and return the old U turn so residents for northern side of Miami in streets such as Peter Parade, Kalay Street and Kiers Road can safely perform a U turn on Pacific Av. I strongly suggest you change and prevent the right hand turn out of Burleigh Bears and the gymnastics club and move them to the present right hand turn for entering Burleigh Bears. I strongly suggest from the old U turn double gates area to the Burleigh bears entrance there be no parking and this area be used as a queuing lane to Burleigh Bears. Please consider this a matter of urgency before the improvements to the rest of park.”

“Keep roads open for more entry and exits points to help traffic.”

“There should be more than one access point into the back of the precinct. The Bardon Avenue entrance will not be enough to cater to the heavy flow of traffic and will have heavy damage to the roads, over time that will need multiple improvements. A simple fix of the road entrance off Oceanic Drive and the road all the way down to the AIS, to join with the new road will create less flow of cars from both directions and a safer interaction. The plans can cater to this along with a path for pedestrian activity. Please look into this.”

“If there will be more visitors to the park because of the improvements consideration needs to be given to the roundabout and access point from Cottesloe Dr.”

“The entrance to the park precinct via Sonia should be widened to have a dedicated turning left lane when exiting the park. Traffic Exiting turning right take a long time to exit and block all left turning traffic.”

Master Plan Question six (40): “GREAT COUNCIL INITIATIVE” support (55) • Happy with improvements (37) “This is the best thing to happen to the Gold Coast since the • Fast track Master Plan Commonwealth Games. I’m so proud to call it my home and can’t (3)

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wait to see what this does for the economy and the positive Question seven (15): impact it will have on our community. This is a crucial time for • Happy with some unity and involvement in making this a safe place to live and improvements (13) travel to.” • Fast track improvements (2) “I believe all the important and long term points have been considered.”

“Great resource which can be enhanced to provide more health and leisure opportunities for more gold coasters.”

“The improvements need to be fast tracked.”

“The improvements proposed will make a huge difference - extending the parks benefit as a large active open space destination of choice for local residents and the wider Gold coast population.”

Pedestrian and Question six (28): • Benchmark bike paths against Canberra’s town “Please carefully consider the many local residents who would like cycle ways (50) • Improve pedestrian planning. to enter the park on foot or bike from the north and east - access/mobility (12) • Separate bike and pedestrian pathways. additional pedestrian crossings should be planned between • Shared path • Oppose pathway connection to Bond University Oceanic Dr and Alec Ave, specifically the end of Sonia St or connections (10) • Pedestrian crossing between Oceanic Dr and Alec Kallay St (Frank Murray Park) to pick up all the residents to the • Designated pedestrian north/east. Currently a massive detour required to cross the busy and cycle ways (6) Ave. road forcing locals with small children to either drive the short • Improve pathway along Oceanic Drive. Question seven (22): • Improve wheelchair access and mobility, including distance or cross unsafely. Dangerous especially on game days at • Improve pedestrian pathways wide enough to accommodate Burleigh Bears and carnivals at the aquatic centre, when people access/mobility (15) handicapped vehicles. park north or Pac Ave and there is no crossing available.” • Improve cycle ways (5) • Cycling track around the facility, similar to • “Pathways wide enough to accommodate handicapped vehicles” Designated pedestrian Runaway Bay. and cycle ways (2) • Pathway connections to Bond University, Nobby “A closed circuit criterium/cycling track would be amazing for the Beach/Miami. southern Gold Coast area. The tracks would be similar to Nundah • Ensure pathways are suitable for running. and Murrarie cycling tracks and hold regular cycle races.” • More bike/walking tracks. • Create a children’s bike track. “The key to this project is the idea of connecting Bond University

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through to Nobby Beach / Miami by means of bike and pedestrian paths”

“I would love to see a wide cycling track, usable for all aged riders and possibly a mock "traffic track" for littlies to use which would include things like mock traffic lights and signage, ped crossings etc - similar to the children's bicycle education circuits already located in Varsity Lakes, Currumbin Waters, Burleigh Waters and at the Broadwater Parklands but larger in area size.”

“Improve pedestrian and cycling routes outside of the park in Burleigh and Miami so getting to Pizzey Park is safer for children to go live locally.”

Animal Question six (32): • Benchmark dog off-leash area with Albert Park. “For dog owners Pizzey park is the closest off lead and well- management (48) • Keep/expand dog off- • Keep dogs on leash for all areas of the precinct. spaced exercise areas for a good 5km either direction on the Gold leash area (24) • Remove BBQ facilities from off-leash area to Coast. It would be a shame to lose the doggies freedom for • Designated off-leash reduce use by families with small children. restriction signs limiting off lead due to sporting areas proximity. areas (5) • Albert park is a great example of the two coinciding together. I • Clearly defined area designated for dogs off-leash. Reduce/remove dog also hope planners will look at the effect construction will have on off-leash area (3) • Improved signage for dog off-leash areas and many animals that surround the area and how this can be limited.” guidelines or use. Question seven (16): • Ban all dogs from the precinct. • Keep/expand dog off- “I think the whole area should be DOGS ON LEASH and only off leash area (11) leash in the off leash dog park.” • Designated off-leash areas (4) “Safe fence for little kids to keep them in and special park area for • Reduce/remove dog dogs off lease. Maybe divide it one for bigger dogs and another off-leash area (1) one for small dogs”

“There must be more open space for owners of dogs.”

“Off-leash dog areas are a VERY high priority, Dog swimming area”

“Signage to keep dogs on leads throughout the walk ways of the park. With small children it can be a concern with dogs running of

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leash.”

Parking (44) Question six (30): • Convert old waste facility into parking space. “Please ensure that parking allocation can accommodate peak • Improve parking (26) • More handicap parking. capacity, as well as the fact that public transport is poorly utilised • Reduce parking (2) • Free, untimed parking. in this city. As a regular user, I can confirm that parking at the

• Loading / set down areas. location has long been an issue.” Question seven (14): • • More active travel options. Improve parking (13) “Turn old waste facility site into better parking for rugby union • • Reduce parking to encourage active travel. Reduce parking (1) club”

“The road access and parking needs to be top of your list of priorities.”

“Has allowance been made for bus set down areas - coaches and mini buses? Not necessarily bus parking, but set down areas should be allowed for - assume that facilities should be used by schools, elderly, disability groups that will arrive by coach or mini bus.”

“You seem to have gone a bit over board with the amount of parking spaces required. In particular the tennis court area “D” there are 29 courts that I can see. so even with 4 players on each court and they all drove to tennis, that would be a max of 116 car parking spaces, yet there are over 350 that I can see in this area. Why not scrap all the parking spaces and road from the west of the courts to the canal. Also there is plenty of options to put in extra parking on the sides of the road on both Bardon Av from the retirement homes to the soccer fields rather than actually in the park. The same goes to the north of the junior bears football fields extra angled parking could be made in Pacific Av.”

“Do not increase parking - this area has been great for locals to walk to access (this is in keeping with promotion of a healthier population). If you increase parking you encourage more people to access and like everywhere on the GC all the naturally beautiful spots are becoming increasingly difficult to access due to

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increased patronage.”

“Ensure PARKING is ample; DOUBLE IT, when at capacity existing council facilities lack parking. A sign of poor planning when events are on, not enough parking, you just need to get kids to the games, you park anywhere you can only then to come back to a parking ticket form council. This is so UNCOOL.”

Safety and Question six (19): • Install CCTV. “Need to find a way to stop the hoons and dumping and burning of security (27) • Improve security/ • Fence the athletics area to avoid damage. vehicles in the are. Will there be visible CCTV cameras installed. enforcement (14) • Issue large fines to control anti-social / undesirable What other methods are there to be able to deter antisocial • Manage anti-social behaviour, such as hooning, littering and poor behaviour and drug use that occurs in the precinct.” behaviour (4) animal management. • Satisfied with/prioritise • “I am happy that there is an increased emphasis on developing focus on security (1) More security presence at night. extra safety and security for all users. Given an increasing crime • Have a special police beat during events. against individuals, specially single females in public palaces, Question seven (8): • Patrol dogs off-leash. • Improve security/ these measures should help reduce this terrible crime.” enforcement (8) “Huge fines for littering monitored by cctv.”

“Provision for afterhours security to prevent costly vandalism”

Information and Question six (10): • Add distance markings on paths. “Pizzey is the GC's best skate park, but nobody outside of Miami communication • Improve signage (9) • Include indigenous signage. knows. Pizzey has a great and popular dog unleash park, safe (18) • More information/ • More marketing and communication on the Pizzey from cars, nobody outside of Miami knows.” communication (1) Park precinct.

• Signage informing pedestrians to ‘keep left’. “THE GROUNDS SHOULD CELEBRATE ABORIGINAL ART Question seven (8): AND INNOVATIVE UNIQUE SIGNAGE” • Improve signage (6) • More signage for dog on and off leash areas. • More information/ • More signage on fines/enforcement, particularly in “It also helps to paint or install signage telling pedestrians to keep communication (2) relation to dog’s off-leash. left and give way to cyclists.” • Keep locals informed of developments. • Signage that names various plant and wildlife. “Also, clearer signage for where dogs must be on leash. (Everywhere except the dog beach)”

“More signage of fines (and enforcement) for owners who have

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their dogs off lead all over the park instead of just the offleash area.”

“Keep the people fully informed of developments.”

Public Question six (13): • Lake access for SUPs. “The facilities need to remain assessable for free to all public accessibility (17) • Affordable facilities/ • Canal access for fishing. daily.” services (8) • Free use of the precinct for locals. • Open pool to public (3) “The Proposals are extensive and well put together with the local • Other (2) and visiting community in mind, as a local resident and regular user of Pizzey Park for 35 years I agree with these Draft Question seven (4): Proposals, HOWEVER PLEASE DO NOT THEN START TO • Affordable facilities/ CHARGE US ENTRY OR USAGE COSTS TO USE PIZZY services (2) • Open pool to public (2) PARK.”

“Public should have free access to aquatic centre”

“Can you make facilities affordable for Seniors. The Verge Retirement Village will be close by.”

“PLEASE DO NOT PUT CHARGES TO ENTER OR TO USE FACILITIES, OR TO WALK OUR DOGS OR GENERAL WALKING/PICNICING, ETC, PIZZY PARK PUBLIC SPACES AND ACCESS TO FAMILIES MUST REMAIN FREE OF CHARGES/FEES.”

Aesthetics/ Question six (4): • Include sculptures in park by local artists. “Pizzey Park needs an identity and needs to separate itself from culture (15) • More colour (2) • Incorporate natural elements into the design and the facilities and membership of which Bond Uni offers and of • No concrete (2) reduce concrete/bitumen. which Griffith Uni and other sporting arenas offer. To place Pizzey on the map alongside the international Hockey, Bowls, Coomera, Question seven (11): Metricon and CBUS precincts, and identify itself as "...the only • No concrete (5) place to be for x y z sports / events / training camps etc..." would • Improve art/aesthetics be a great start to facilitating more visitation and more promotion (3) • Maintain/define precinct of activity / active healthy lifestyle.” identity (3)

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“local artists could put some sculptures in the park.”

“Put Sculptures and lots of art into the Park and show up with interesting lighting. Fun seating and tables. When laying paths give the paths a natural multi colored finish Encourage birdlife. Children will love it and the whole area will have a life of its own everybody will love to go to and enjoy the great outdoors.”

“Connections to community and art/music would also be great to create a real hub of sport and creativity.”

“Retain as much of the existing trees and parkland as possible - no need for more concrete and tar”

Activities/events Question six (6): • More workshops/sessions for games and make- “Promote make-and-play toys and games workshops” (13) • More active and and-play toys. healthy activities (3) • Live music stage. “Small to medium live music stage in the grassed area, Sunday • More for seniors (3) • Sunday sessions. Sessions etc”

• More informal recreational facilities/activities for Question seven (7): “There is a need for more informal recreational activities for • teenagers and adults. More events (7) teenagers, similar to the BMX track in Burleigh Street. It is very • Cheaper fees for seniors. well used and another like it at Pizzey Park would reduce the • Hold regular community park run or yoga events. pressure on that track in Burleigh St in school holidays. More • More community functions/events. adventure style playgrounds rather than passive space would • More health and wellbeing workshops. encourage more healthy activity and creative play.” • Community BBQ events for charity. “More advertised activities for seniors”

“The improvements fail to cater for community groups such as aged care meeting facility, Gem club, Men's shed and other like community activities. These are important community facilities that are well patronised and with the increase in retirement and ages care in the immediate vicinity are crucial to the plan's success.”

“Would be awesome if there was a community Park Run event

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held there each week.”

“Increased active & healthy activities, yoga etc.”

“Sport and Culture grow together. Is there any consideration to build a cultural mini centre for workshops and expositions related with healthy life?”

“More community events and promotions of this upgrade. For example, a community BBQ once the entire area is upgraded to raise money for a local charity?”

Other (35) Question six (8): • Include a Pizzey park app. “noise from some facilities are too loud. eg Swimming. They need • Other (6) • Reduce noise and/or install noise level meters to music, play it to the club area and down to the pool, not away • Unaware of Pizzey monitor noise. towards the roadway interrupting walkers and houses across the Park (2) • Install Wi-Fi throughout precinct. street.”

• Maintain Master Plan funding. Question seven (17): “Essential to keep the funds flowing so that each phase of the • Other (14) • Minimise disruption to current operations. redevelopment flows immediately from conclusion of each phase” • Install Wi-Fi (3) • Do not commercialise precinct. • Employ local companies to undertake precinct “Do not commercialize the space. The space is already shared. works. There is no need for more formality. Those $s would be better • Ensure effective project management. spent in the local community. Forbid businesses from using the • Consider alternative funding sources. area.”

“It is vital that Miami Swimming Club, Miami Masters, Learn to Swim activities continue as seamlessly as possible throughout this long redevelopment .Otherwise each will fail and close , to the considerable detriment of the central area of the Gold Coast .Somehow each activity must continue with minimum disruption.”

“Just ensure appropriate coordination. I have seen too many projects being ripped up shortly after completion due to failure of coordinating with other departments & their aspirational projects.”

“If indeed your figures are correct and that this is a proposed

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$50m upgrade for the whole park. Then surely these days with how cheap money is would not be wise to source funds, collaborate with State and Federal Government to secure the full amount and solve all the problems sooner rather than later. This cheap money will not be around in 10-15 years and inflation will be a factor thus creating a budget blow out therefore costing a lot more than $50m.”

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ATTACHMENT C GOLD COAST PARKS - COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

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REPORT Contents 1 SUMMARY ...... 1 Project Description ...... 1 Economic Benefits ...... 1 Other Benefits ...... 2 2 INTRODUCTION ...... 3 2.1 Context ...... 3 2.1.1 COVID19 ...... 3 2.2 Background ...... 3 2.3 Purpose ...... 4 2.4 Structure ...... 4 3 PIZZEY PARK ...... 5 3.1 Description ...... 5 3.2 Master Plan ...... 6 3.2.1 Budget and Timing ...... 6 3.2.2 Usage and Operational Assumptions ...... 7 4 EXEMPLARS AND COMPLEMENTARY ISSUES ...... 8 4.1 Exemplars ...... 8 4.1.1 Implications ...... 8 4.2 Investment and Strategies ...... 9 4.2.1 Light Rail ...... 9 4.2.2 Gold Coast Destination Tourism Management Plan (DTMP) ...... 9 4.2.3 Implications ...... 9 4.3 Property Values ...... 10 4.3.1 Implications ...... 10 5 SOCIAL, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT ...... 11 5.1 Tourist and Visitation Assessment ...... 11 5.2 Employment Assessment ...... 12 5.2.1 Construction Employment ...... 12 5.2.2 Ongoing Employment ...... 12 5.2.3 Conclusion ...... 12 5.3 Cost Benefit Assessment ...... 13 5.3.1 Net Present Values and Benefit Cost Ratios ...... 13 5.4 Conclusion ...... 14 6 QUALITATIVE BENEFITS ...... 15 APPENDIX A – ASSUMPTIONS ...... 16 APPENDIX B – TOURIST MARKET ...... 18 Contribution to the Economy ...... 18 Visitors and Visitor Nights ...... 18 Domestic Visitors ...... 18 International Visitors ...... 18 Implications ...... 19 APPENDIX C – COST BENEFIT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY...... 20 Cost of Capital Expenditure Approach ...... 20 Discount Rates and Timeframe ...... 20 Treatment of Intrastate and Local Visitors ...... 20 APPENDIX D – INPUT OUTPUT METHODOLOGIES ...... 21 Methodology and Approach ...... 21

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Impact Assessments and IO Tables ...... 21 Criticisms of Impact Assessments ...... 22 APPENDIX E – GLOSSARY ...... 23 Statistical Geographies ...... 23 Glossary and Abbreviations ...... 23

Tables Table 1 – Pizzey Park and the DTMP growth imperatives ...... 9 Table 2 – Assessed open space premiums...... 10 Table 3 - Cost Benefit Assessment Results ...... 13 Table 4 - Wider Benefits ...... 15 Table 5 - Usage Assumptions ...... 16

Figures Figure 1 - Extract from Master Plan ...... 3 Figure 2 - Sports at Pizzey Park ...... 5 Figure 3 - Active Lifestyle at Pizzey Park ...... 6 Figure 4 - Projected Visitation ...... 11 Figure 5 - Projected Expenditure by new visitors ...... 11 Figure 6 - Employment Assessment per annum ...... 13 Figure 7 - Visitation Estimates ...... 17

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1 SUMMARY

Pizzey Park is a large sport and active recreation precinct located in the southern portion of the Gold Coast and is utilised by a number of organised sports, informal groups, and individuals. The Master Plan is intended to shape the redevelopment of Pizzey Park over the next 15 years to ensure the precinct remains as - "Gold Coast's premier sport, active recreation and lifestyle precinct"1. RPS has been engaged by the City of Gold Coast to prepare an economic benefit assessment for the planned redevelopment of Pizzey Park. The purpose of this report is to provide the City of Gold Coast the necessary evidence to support funding and detailed planning for the redevelopment of the park.

Project Description

The proposed $50m Master Plan construction budget will be spent equally over the next 15 years ($3.33m per annuum). Pizzey Park hosts a range of national, state, regional, city, local, and social events. These range in scale from a small social gathering, to a regional event hosted by one of the on-site clubs to the softball competition of the Pan Pacs. The redeveloped Pizzey Park will continue to host the current range of events and new events attracted by the enhanced facilities. The assumed new/enhanced events are detailed as follows: • A new 5,000 person event – likely to be skating. • A new 6,000 person concert (linked to another event). • A new event linked to Bleach. • Two new regional/state sporting events linked to one of the on-site clubs. • Two new regional/state athletic events once the synthetic track is established. • An expanded range of community or social events that may be hosted in the park (weddings, carols, movies in the park). The main economic benefits of the redevelopment will be employment related to the construction and the expenditure generated by people visiting the City to attend a new or expanded event at Pizzey Park.

Economic Benefits

The economic benefits of the redeveloped Pizzey Park are considered to be substantial. The proposed redevelopment budget of $50 million spent over 15 years will generate the following: • 13.2 FTE (equivalent full time) jobs construction jobs per annum for the 15 year construction program. The wages and salaries are valued to be $1.2m per annum. • The projected new and expanded uses of Pizzey Park will generate an increasing number of direct new ongoing jobs. This is projected to range from 3.1 FTE in Year 1 and increasing to 46.2 FTE in Year 15. The wages and salaries in Year 15 are valued to be $1.9m. • Almost all of the ongoing employment will be generated by visitors to the CoGC who will be attracted by the new and expanded events hosted in the redeveloped Pizzey Park. Expenditure by these visitors in Year 15 on accommodation, retail and, food and beverage will account for 45 of the estimated new 46.2 ongoing FTE jobs. The balance of 1.2 FTE jobs is attributed to the additional expenditure by CoGC on maintenance. • When measured over a 25 year period, the total construction and ongoing employment created by the redeveloped Pizzey Park is estimated to exceed 1,000 FTE when considered as person years of employment.

1 Pizzey Park Master Plan Draft page 4

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• At the end of the construction period in year 15, the new and expanded events held in the redeveloped Pizzey Park are expected to attract 9,833 new visitors per annum to the Gold Coast. This group will generate a total expenditure of $5.7m per annum. • The overall Benefit to Cost ratio is 1.46, and this indicates a significant return on the public investment. For every dollar spent in the redevelopment of Pizzey Park, there will be $1.46 returned to the community as an economic benefit. The majority of the benefits accrue as the redeveloped Pizzey Park will have an enhanced capacity to host regional, state and national events that attract people (participants and spectators) to the City.

Other Benefits

In addition to the economic benefits a range of wider benefits are expected to be realised with the redevelopment of Pizzey Park. These include: • Enhanced open space and play areas will cater for the needs of the increasing number of residents in the coastal suburbs of the Gold Coast. • The provision of multiple fields, outdoor gyms, wider connecting/running paths, and other facilities will encourage physical activity and interaction for all ages. • An enhanced opportunity to host community facilities and services. • Enhancing a sense of community by scheduled events and general interaction. • Pizzey Park will continue to assist in the branding and marketing of the Gold Coast for sports events. • Precincts such as the Pizzey Park can highlight the changing nature of the area with the public investment acting to attract private investment. The enhanced Pizzey Park will complement other investment, including the Light Rail, to increase investment and visitation. • Pizzey Park will help to diversify and increase the local tourism sector by attracting additional visitors to the Gold Coast for the purpose of attending the new regional, state and national events that will be hosted by the enhanced facilities.

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REPORT 2 INTRODUCTION 2.1 Context

The Gold Coast is Australia's 6th largest urban area, with population and economic growth above the national average and forecast to continue. The Gold Coast local government area had an estimated population of approximately 620,518 people2 in June 2019, and this is projected to increase to around 943,000 by 20413. The region's economy continues to out-perform the rest of Queensland, with an average annual economic growth rate for the last 15 years of 4.3%4. In its National Infrastructure Plan released in February 2016, Infrastructure Australia identified the Gold Coast as one of five city-regions, in addition to the State capitals, which will drive the future productivity of the national economy. With outstanding natural assets and attractions, the Gold Coast is also one of Australia's most desirable visitor destinations. Both domestic and international visitor numbers are increasing, with overseas tourists spending more nights, generating increased income for the region.

2.1.1 COVID19

This report was prepared before the social and economic impacts of the COVID19 pandemic were fully understood. The report is prepared on the assumption that the effects will be short term, and the society and economy will return to underlying trend growth in the short term. Consequently, the analysis and conclusions contained in this report are considered to be valid when assessed in the context of any post COVID19 impacts. However, it is recognised that some of the timings contained in the report may be optimistic if the COVID19 impacts are major and long lasting.

2.2 Background

Pizzey Park is a large sport and active recreation precinct located in the southern portion of the City. The 60Ha site is the subject of a master plan that will guide development and investment for the next 15 years. The following figure is sourced from the master plan and describes the intended outcomes.

Figure 1 - Extract from Master Plan

2 Queensland Government Statisticians Office 3 Queensland Government Statisticians Office Population Projections Medium Series 2018 ed 4 https://economy.id.com.au/gold-coast/gross-product

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2.3 Purpose

RPS has been engaged by the City of Gold Coast to prepare an economic benefit assessment for the planned redevelopment of Pizzey Park. The purpose of this report is to provide the City of Gold Coast the necessary evidence to support funding and detailed planning for the redevelopment of the park.

2.4 Structure

This report is comprised of the following key sections: • Introduction – summarising the background purpose and structure of the report. • Project Description – detailing the design and inclusions. • Context and Exemplars – highlighting similar projects and relevant examples. • Social, Community and Economic Assessment – including a cost benefit assessment and additional analysis.

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REPORT 3 PIZZEY PARK 3.1 Description

Pizzey Park is a large sport and active recreation precinct located in the southern portion of the City that is utilised by a number of organised groups, informal groups, and individuals. The Master Plan provides the following details of sports at Pizzey Park.

Figure 2 - Sports at Pizzey Park

In addition to organised sports, Pizzey Park also supports an active lifestyle with the provision of the aquatic centre, skate park, dog park, paths, informal play areas, and children's play areas. These are also detailed in the master plan (refer to the following figure).

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Figure 3 - Active Lifestyle at Pizzey Park

3.2 Master Plan

The Master Plan is intended to shape the redevelopment of Pizzey Park over the next 15 years to ensure the precinct remains as - "Gold Coast's premier sport, active recreation and lifestyle precinct"5. This report will utilise the Draft Master Plan as the basis for the Cost Benefit Assessment. This assessment details the economic benefits that will accrue in the City as a result of the actions detailed in the Master Plan. The main benefits will include employment related to the construction and the expenditure generated by people visiting the City for the main reason for attending an event at Pizzey Park. The budget, usage and operational assumptions utilised in this report have been discussed with CoGC.

3.2.1 Budget and Timing

As detailed in the Master Plan, the following projects and precincts will be developed over the next 15 years. • Stage 1 – Skate Park • Stage 2 – Pedestrian walkways and lighting • Stage 3 – Central Hub and celebration lawn • Stage 4 – Main Entrance • Stage 5 – Athletics and Football precinct

5 Pizzey Park Master Plan Draft page 4

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At this point, the detailed budget and phasing of construction are unknown. It is assumed that the current proposed construction budget of $50m will be spent equally over the next 15 years.

3.2.2 Usage and Operational Assumptions

The usage and operational assumptions that will be applied in this assessment are detailed in Appendix A. Pizzey Park hosts a range of national, state, regional, City, local, and social events. These range in scale from a small social gathering, to a regional event hosted by one of the on-site clubs to the softball competition of the Pan Pacs. The redeveloped Pizzey Park will continue to host the current range of events and new events attracted by the enhanced facilities. These assumptions are detailed in Appendix A.

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REPORT 4 EXEMPLARS AND COMPLEMENTARY ISSUES 4.1 Exemplars

The intent of this subsection is to identify parks that have a similar scale, role and function to Pizzey Park and to analyse published information to inform this economic assessment and related assumptions. Several potential exemplars have been identified and rejected. These are: • The well-known examples of major near CBD Parks (Centennial in Sydney, Kings in Perth) are not as sport-oriented as Pizzey Park and are a parallel for Greenheart. • Major super-regional parks (Western Sydney Parklands) fulfil a different function. • Other projects with similar budgets are single sport (Ballymore redevelopment) or will provide international standard sports fields or stadia (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Sports Complex, Kawana Sports Precinct). Pizzey Park is interesting in this regard as the City of Gold Coast provides facilities of higher standards or greater capacity elsewhere in LGA (Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Cbus Stadium, Metricon Stadium and the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre). As such, Pizzey Park is not the 'best in town' as are the precincts at Queanbeyan and Kawana. • Many other parks and open space precincts in other LGA's are regionally focused and have a smaller budget of under $5m. Pizzey Park is assessed as a large and specialised sub-regional park with the capacity to host limited national standard events (including softball and skating). A close analogue is the Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park. The Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park is a 20Ha regional sporting complex that is the main sporting precinct in Coffs Harbour. The main facility is the 10,000 person Cex Coffs International Stadium The precinct also includes: three ovals for AFL/cricket, hockey field (synthetic grass), baseball diamond and a number of rectangular fields (football codes). The Coffs Harbour Sports Facility Plan 2016 identifies the sports event industry as important for the region and generating an annual economic impact of $30m. The plan details the high profile events hosted by the facility (World Touch Titles, National Touch League Championships, and Australian and NSW Oztag Championships) and the booking conflict that these events can cause with regional and district sports. While not well enumerated, the Coffs Harbour Sports Facility Plan 2016 does recognise the economic benefits of the facility as: • Attracting regional, state or national tournaments • Increased business for neighbouring businesses

4.1.1 Implications

The majority of users of Pizzey Park will be Gold Coast residents who utilise the facilities and open space. Open space plays an important role in the community as the increasing local resident population has access to a finite amount of parkland and recreational areas. Additional benefits will include: • A place to play – A well designed and operated space that will continue to host a range of organised sports and other forms of active recreation. • Community engagement – enhancing a sense of community by programmed events and general interaction. • Visitor attraction – Precincts such as Pizzey Park can host regional, state and national events that attract daytrippers and overnight visitors to the Gold Coast.

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4.2 Investment and Strategies

Pizzey Park has the capacity to leverage other public investment and strategies.

4.2.1 Light Rail

The Gold Coast light rail system is being developed to reduce congestion and improve public transport services on the Gold Coast. Stages One and Two, connecting the Helensvale Rail Station to the Griffith University Health and Knowledge Precinct, Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, are in operation and carried 1 million passengers in July 2019 with more than 46 million passengers being carried since 20146. Pizzey Park will be accessible to future light rail patrons when Stage 3A (Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads) is operational in 2023.

4.2.2 Gold Coast Destination Tourism Management Plan (DTMP)

The Destination Tourism Management Plan (DTMP) has an aggressive target of doubling the overnight visitor expenditure to $7Bn by 2020. While the DTMP is now quite old, and the tourist industry is presently being heavily impacted by restrictions placed to combat COVID19, the general philosophy of the document is considered to be valid. The DTMP contains five growth imperatives. How the redevelopment of the Pizzey Park relates to these imperatives is described in the following table.

Table 1 – Pizzey Park and the DTMP growth imperatives

Growth Imperative Impact of the Pizzey Park redevelopment A more aggressive acquisition strategy to The enhancement of the established park and related facilities attract and grow mass participation and can add to the appeal and capacity of the Gold Coast in hallmark events. attracting new events. More overnight visitors through growth in The redeveloped Pizzey Park will be able to host an expanded new experiences to identified niches range or national, state and regional events. These are (culture, outdoor and nature-based) important economic activities as they attract patrons to the Gold Coast. Increased market share, length of stay, Increased visitation and expenditure that results from better expenditure and conversion of overnight destination marketing will only occur if there is something visitors through demand driving destination new/tangible to sell. The establishment of an enhance Pizzey marketing. Park creates a message for the marketers and target audiences. Increased investment in tourism related The redevelopment of Pizzey Park– a significant sporting product, experiences and services. precinct - is a substantial targeted investment and will provide a new experience for visitors attracted to the City by sporting events. Direct aviation access to the Chinese While not directly related to aviation access, the redeveloped market. Pizzey Park will enhance the appeal of the Gold Coast.

4.2.3 Implications

The redevelopment of Pizzey Park enhances a specialised sporting precinct that will cater to a broader range of events. These events will increase the number of people visiting the Gold Coast.

6 https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/G/Gold-Coast-Light-Rail-Stage-3A accessed May 2020

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4.3 Property Values

RPS has undertaken a high-level analysis to provide a range of estimates of the impact of open space on residential property values. These values are detailed in the following table. The provided open space premiums are general and should be used with care as property values are shaped by a number of compounding factors. The premiums should be utilised on a like-for-like basis as they consider the impact that proximity to open space will have on a uniform residential dwelling (with consistent size, inclusions etc). Other features that shape the property value include proximity to schools, shopping and services, planning controls (including the opportunity for redevelopment), the reputation of the suburb, and accessibility. Property price can also be negatively impacted by noise, busy roads and other forms of adverse amenity.

4.3.1 Implications

In the case of Pizzey Park, the direct increase on property values is expected to be nil or minor (up to 1%) this is attributed to the following: • Pizzey Park is an established area, and the redevelopment does not represent a new service or facility. • Miami is a coastal suburb on the Gold Coast that is both popular and undergoing redevelopment and intensification. The enhanced Pizzey Park is assessed as a very minor element for shaping local property values in the context of new investment in infrastructure (the Light Rail), increased residential values attributed to underlying demand and the opportunity for redevelopment, and the general appeal of a coastal lifestyle in an established and well serviced community.

Table 2 – Assessed open space premiums Type of Open Space Adjacent (frontage) Proximate (up to 400 m) Local Area (400m plus) Beachfront, river, or lake 50% to 100% plus 20% to 40% 10% to 20% Park - major 20% to 40% 10% to 20% Up to 4% Park – pocket 10% to 20% 5% to 10% Up to 1% Park – linear or trail 15% to 30% 5% to 10% Up to 1% Managed Open Space 20% to 40% 10% to 20% Up to 4% Bushland 20% to 40% 10% to 20% Up to 5%

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REPORT 5 SOCIAL, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT

The inputs and assumptions used to derive the assessments contained in this section are detailed in Appendices A and B.

5.1 Tourist and Visitation Assessment

At the end of the construction period in year 15, the new and expanded events held in the redeveloped Pizzey Park are expected to attract 24,200 new attendees (including CoGC residents) per annum over the current level of visitation. An estimated 9,833 people will be visitors to the CoGC - mainly attracted by the new events with a state and national focus. Of this number, 8,291 are projected to be overnight visitors with the balance (1,541) being daytrippers. The 8,291 overnight visitors in Year 15, and beyond, are projected to spend 21,721 nights in the City per annum with half of this number (10,861 nights) being in commercial accommodation. This group of 9,833 additional visitors (in Year 15 and beyond) is projected to generate a total expenditure of $5.7m per annum. The assessed visitor numbers and projected expenditure for Years 5, 10 and 15 are detailed in the following figures: Figure 4 - Projected Visitation

Figure 5 - Projected Expenditure by new visitors

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5.2 Employment Assessment

RPS has used Input-Output (IO) tables to estimate the employment impacts of the Pizzey Park redevelopment. IO tables are part of the national accounts by the ABS and provide detailed information about the supply and use of products in the Australian economy, and the structure of and interrelationships between Australian industries. Additional details are provided in Appendix D.

5.2.1 Construction Employment

The 15 year construction phase will create an estimated 13.2 FTE (equivalent full time) jobs per annum; these are direct (4.7) and supply chain (8.5) jobs. The wages and salaries are valued to be $1.2m per annum. In total, there will be an estimated 198 FTE (person years of employment) construction jobs created by the project.

5.2.2 Ongoing Employment

The projected new and expanded uses of Pizzey Park will generate an increasing number of direct new ongoing jobs. This is estimated to be 3.1 FTE in Year 1 and increasing to 46.2 FTE in Year 15. The wages and salaries in Year 15 are valued to be $1.9m. The ongoing employment will extend beyond the construction period as the redeveloped park will be able to continue to host the assumed range of new and expanded events. Almost all of the ongoing employment will be generated by visitors to the CoGC who will be attracted by the new and expanded events hosted in the redeveloped Pizzey Park. Expenditure by these visitors in Year 15 on accommodation, retail and, food and beverage will account for 45 of the estimated new 46.2 ongoing FTE jobs. The balance of 1.2 FTE jobs is attributed to the additional expenditure by CoGC on maintenance.

5.2.3 Conclusion

The redevelopment of Pizzey Park will generate an average of 37.8 FTE per annum over 15 years. This number consists of the 13.2 FTE associated with the construction and an average of 24.6 FTE ongoing jobs. Once the construction phase is complete, the enhanced capacity of Pizzey Park will continue to generate 46.2 FTE ongoing jobs per annum with and associated salaries of $1.9m. The employment figures are detailed in the following figure.

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Figure 6 - Employment Assessment per annum

5.3 Cost Benefit Assessment

A description of the Cost Benefit Assessment approach (CBA) is detailed in Appendix C. This assessment uses the inputs detailed in Appendices A and B. The assessment timeframe is 25 years with the ongoing costs and benefits from Years 16 to 25 assumed to be the same per annuum as the values from Year 15.

5.3.1 Net Present Values and Benefit Cost Ratios Overall, RPS estimates that at a 4% discount rate, the redevelopment of Pizzey Park will generate $19.2m in net benefits for the Gold Coast economy over the next 25 years. This falls to $11.3m under a 6% discount rate and $6.1m under a 10% discount rate. RPS estimates that the redevelopment program for Pizzey Park will generate positive net present values for all discount rates. This reflects that under each discount rate, the net present value of benefits exceeds costs. The resulting Benefit Cost Ratios for 4%, 6% and 8% discount rates are 1.46, 1.28 and 1.13 respectively.

Table 3 - Cost Benefit Assessment Results

Discount Rate 4% 6% 8%

Total costs $38,623,499 $33,652,499 $29,599,073

Benefits $56,500,469 $43,146,837 $33,568,701 Net Benefit $19,212,304 $11,321,955 $6,110,058

Benefit cost ratio 1.46 1.28 1.13 Internal rate of return 12.38%

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5.4 Conclusion

The economic benefits of the redeveloped Pizzey Park are considered to be substantial. The redevelopment budget of $50 million spent over 15 years will generate the following: • 13.2 FTE (equivalent full time) jobs construction jobs per annum for the 15 year construction program. The wages and salaries are valued to be $1.2m per annum. • The projected new and expanded uses of Pizzey Park will generate an increasing number of direct new jobs. This is projected to range from 3.1 FTE in Year 1 and increasing to 46.2 FTE in Year 15. The wages and salaries in Year 15 are valued to be $1.9m. • When measured over a 25 year period, the total construction and ongoing employment created by the redeveloped Pizzey Park is estimated to exceed 1,000 FTE when considered as person years of employment. • At the end of the construction period in year 15, the new and expanded events held in the redeveloped Pizzey Park are expected to attract 9,833 new visitors to the Gold Coast on an annual basis. This group will generate a total expenditure of $5.7m per annum. • The overall Benefit to Cost ratio is 1.46, and this indicates a significant return on the public investment. For every dollar spent in the redevelopment of Pizzey Park, there will be $1.46 returned to the community as an economic benefit. The majority of the benefits accrue as the redeveloped Pizzey Park will have an enhanced capacity to host regional, state and national events that attract people (participants and spectators) to the City.

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REPORT 6 QUALITATIVE BENEFITS

In addition to the benefits captured in the Cost Benefit Assessment, a range of wider benefits are expected to be realised with the redevelopment of Pizzey Park These are summarised in the following table: Table 4 - Wider Benefits

Benefit Description Improved access to open space A well designed and operated space will act as a destination in its own right and and parklands – a place to play. as part of the overall precinct. Demographics and Population Enhanced open space and play areas are required to cater for the needs of the increasing number of residents in the coastal suburbs of the Gold Coast. Health Values The provision of multiple fields, outdoor gyms, wider connecting/running paths, and other facilities encourage physical activity and interaction for all ages. Social Values Opportunities for enhanced social connection/engagement. Social connection via dog park with 'people and pet' interaction. Community Infrastructure Opportunity to host community facilities and services. Branding and Marketing of the Gold Pizzey Park will continue to assist in the branding and marketing of the Gold Coast Coast for sports events. Investment Attraction Precincts such as the Pizzey Park can highlight the changing nature of the area with the public investment acting to attract private investment. The enhanced Pizzey Park will complement other investment, including the Light Rail, to increase investment and visitation. Local Expenditure Benefits Additional expenditure that will be captured by the local area (Miami and adjacent suburbs) from the increased utilisation of Pizzey Park The additional spending by tourists and daytrippers directed to businesses on the Gold Coast is estimated to grow to $5.7m per annum by the time the construction phase is complete. Road and Travel Safety Use of the Light Rail to access Pizzey Park. Community Engagement Enhancing a sense of community by scheduled events and general interaction. Tourism Diversification Pizzey Park will help to diversify and increase the local tourism sector by attracting additional visitors to the Gold Coast for the purpose of attending the new regional, state and national events that will be hosted by the enhanced facilities. This type of visitation is particularly beneficial as it typicity occurs in non-peak periods.

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REPORT APPENDIX A – ASSUMPTIONS

The following table details the data and assumptions used in this report. Table 5 - Usage Assumptions Discussion Data Required and Assumptions Description The City's premier sport and active recreation precinct. COVID 19 – Assume the COVID 19 impacts have passed Already used by a number of sports and has a large and things have returned to normal. stakeholder base of sporting groups. Sports are detailed in the Master Plan.

Inclusions As detailed in the Master Plan with the following projects to be developed over the next 15 years. • Stage 1 – Skate Park • Stage 2 – Pedestrian walkways and lighting • Stage 3 – Central Hub and celebration lawn • Stage 4 – Main Entrance • Stage 5 – Athletics and Football precinct

Events 2019 /2020 Bookings Assumptions • Down Under Sports - All American 5K meet (day • Existing events (as detailed in the 2019/2020 event 250 pax) bookings) will continue at the same scale. • South Coast Regional Athletics Carnival • Sports clubs and related events will continue at • Super Sports Saturday – February – 1000 pax the same scale. (day event) • Gold Coast Lapidary Club Gem & Craft Show – New Bookings June – 1000 pax (day event) a. A new 5,000 person event – likely to be skating. • GCDRU Grand Finals – September– 1000 pax b. A new 6 000 person concert (linked to another (day event) event). • University Nationals – Softball – 4 days – c. A new event linked to Bleach - this will have September (170 pax) minimal impact as any event, if not located at • Pan Pacific Games – Softball – 9 days early Pizzey, would be located elsewhere on the Gold November (currently every second year) - 2400 Coast. pax (over 2 venues Pizzey and Robina) d. Two new regional/state sporting events linked to one of the on-site clubs. Data from bookings (day events) e. Two new regional/state athletic events once the synthetic track is established. • City events – 17 f. Any community or social events that may be • Weddings - 8 hosted in the park (weddings, carols, movies in • Social gatherings - 6 the park) will be used by Gold Coast residents • Filming - 5 and will attract a small number of • Community and sports events – 12 est (not tourists/daytrippers. including those listed above) Assumed per day expenditure for visitors: • Daytripper's - $100 • Overnight Visitors, not in commercial accom - $172.5 • Overnight Visitors, in commercial accom - $363

Timing and Coordinated approach with development over the next 15 The CBA will assume that the $50m construction budget Costing years. will be spent equally over the next 15 years ($3.33m per Project value – proposed to be $50 million. annuum). Maintenance costs $500,000 per annum An additional $100,000 per annum

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Figure 7 - Visitation Estimates Year 5 New Attendees Additional Daytripper's Overnight Visitors Visitor Nights - Visitor Nights - Visitors (non Total Commercial CoGC) Accom New Event 4,000 289 81 208 851 425 New Concert (nil event) 0 0 0 0 0 0 New Regional / State Sports (1 1,000 750 75 675 1,350 675 event) New Regional / State Athletics (Nil 0 0 0 0 0 0 events) Expanded Attendance at current 300 300 150 150 150 75 events Total - Year 5 5,300 1,339 306 1,033 2,351 1,175

Year 10 New Attendees Additional Daytripper's Overnight Visitors Visitor Nights - Visitor Nights - Visitors (non Total Commercial CoGC) Accom New Event 5,000 361 101 260 1,064 532 New Concert 6,000 600 60 540 810 405 New Regional / State Sports (2 events) 2,000 1,500 150 1,350 2,700 1,350 New Regional / State Athletics (1 event) 4,000 3,000 300 2,700 8,100 4,050 Expanded Attendance at current events 600 600 300 300 300 150 Total - Year 10 17,600 6,061 911 5,150 12,974 6,487

Year 15 New Attendees Additional Daytripper's Overnight Visitors Visitor Nights - Visitor Nights - Visitors (non Total Commercial CoGC) Accom New Event 6,000 433 121 311 1,276 638 New Concert 7,000 700 70 630 945 473 New Regional / State Sports (2 events) 2,000 1,500 150 1,350 2,700 1,350 New Regional / State Athletics (2 events) 8,000 6,000 600 5,400 16,200 8,100 Expanded Attendance at current events 1,200 1,200 600 600 600 300 Total - Year 15 24,200 9,833 1,541 8,291 21,721 10,861

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REPORT APPENDIX B – TOURIST MARKET

This section will provide an overview of the tourism industry on the Gold Coast, including its contribution to the economy, number of visitors, and the current state of tourism in the region. The outcome of this section will be to determine how the redevelopment of Pizzey Park can contribute to this major regional industry.

Contribution to the Economy

According to Tourism Research Australia, in 2017/18 tourism contributed $4.6Bn to the Gold Coast economy (direct and indirect). This represented 14.1% of gross regional product and resulted in the direct employment of 29,400 people7 or 10.3% of regional employment. Tourism is also indirectly responsible for the 12,600 jobs for total employment of 42,000 jobs.

Visitors and Visitor Nights

In 2018/19, Queensland hosted 158 million visitor nights. This is projected to increase to 209 million visitor nights in the 10 years to 2028/298. This is a total growth of 32% and includes people on holiday, business and visiting friends and relatives with the majority expected to be directed to LGAs in South East Queensland. A major growth segment is projected to be international tourists with the 10 year increase across the state estimated to be 61% (to 94 million visitor nights)9. Based on data from Tourism Research Australia, there were a total of 4.5 million overnight visitors to the Gold Coast in the year ending June 2018, and they stayed a total of 22.7 million nights. This represented an increase in visitors of 10.4% since June 2008. The number of total visitor nights declined by 8% in the same period. The decline in visitor nights is potentially a worrying trend for the region and is opposite to the 24.4% growth in visitor nights to Queensland over the same period. The decline in visitor nights to the Gold Coast is the opposite of what is normally expected and indicates structural weaknesses in the local tourist offer. This weakness can be addressed by improved investment (to take advantage of recent public sector investment such as the light rail) and effective marketing to target patronage groups.

Domestic Visitors

In 2018, the number of domestic visitors was 3.49 million and these people stayed 13.2 million nights. Expenditure by overnight domestic visitors is $230 per person per night. This equates to total direct expenditure of $3.04Bn. The Gold Coast hosted 6.9 million daytrippers in 2018.

International Visitors

In 2018, the number of international visitors was 982,000 and these people stayed 9.5 million nights. Expenditure by international visitors is $131 per person per night. This equates to total direct expenditure of $1.23Bn. International visitors to the Gold Coast in the year ending June 2018 were predominantly from China (28%), followed by New Zealand (19%) and the United Kingdom (6%).

7 Regional Tourism Satellite Account Gold Coast 2017/2018 8 Tourism Research Australia – State and Territory Tourism Forecasts 9 IBID

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Implications

The Gold Coast has been perceived as a 'tired' tourist destination in recent years, with a lack of infrastructure upgrades or new attractions to attract repeat visitation. Recent private and public sector investment is trying to address this perception. Given the importance of the tourism industry to the Gold Coast, it is imperative for the region to improve the tourist product and facilities in order to remain a choice holiday destination and attract more visitors. The redeveloped Pizzey Park will provide the opportunity to attract more sports based visitors to the City.

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REPORT APPENDIX C – COST BENEFIT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

A Cost Benefit Assessment (CBA) is the most commonly used, and most comprehensive, of the economic evaluation techniques. Essentially, a CBA compares the monetised benefits and costs of a project to evaluate the desirability of a project. A CBA provides little value if it is conducted without a base case in which with to compare options. For this study, the development option is therefore analysed based on only the incremental, or additional, benefits and costs with respect to a base case. This approach is the most appropriate to assess the net economic benefits that accrue from the two development options. The CBA steps include: 1. Identify the quantifiable benefits that can be monetised; 2. Calculate the value (in monetary terms) of the quantified incremental benefits and capital costs in net present value (NPV) terms using the discount rates; 3. Calculate the benefit cost ratio (BCR) – the total present value of all net benefits compared to the present value of capital costs to determine the ratio to which incremental net benefits exceed (or undershoot) incremental costs related with the option; and 4. Undertake a sensitivity assessment.

Cost of Capital Expenditure Approach

The economic impact assessment endeavours to measure the benefits that accrue from a government capital injection to fund the Pizzey Park redevelopment. For this assessment, a Benefit Cost Ratio (ratio of benefits over costs) higher than 1 is an indication that the benefits of the projects are higher than the costs, hence the project should be considered favourably. Benefit Cost Ratios higher than 2 indicate that there are strong relative benefits for the project and that even with changes to assumptions and forecasts, the project is still likely to yield a net benefit to the community.

Discount Rates and Timeframe

Discounting is the reverse of adding (or compounding) interest. It reduces the monetary value of future costs and benefits back to a common time dimension – the base date (i.e. June 2019). Discounting satisfies the view that people prefer immediate benefits over future benefits (social time preference), and it also enables the opportunity cost to be reflected (opportunity cost of capital). Recognising the potential for multiple audiences for the business cases, RPS used real discount rates of 4%, 7% and 10%. This complies with Infrastructure Australia and other Commonwealth Government application requirements and meets the State Government preference for a 4-4.5% real discount rate plus risk measures (i.e. 6 and 8%). Modelling of quantifiable benefits and costs are developed over a 10-year timeframe.

Treatment of Intrastate and Local Visitors

For this Assessment, RPS has not assessed the value of resident visitation to Pizzey Park. This reflects the fact that expenditure from locals represents a "transfer payment" within the CIty, rather than new net additional expenditure that is induced from daytrippers and tourists. As such, all benefit values in this assessment relate to new daytripper and tourist visitation.

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REPORT APPENDIX D – INPUT OUTPUT METHODOLOGIES Methodology and Approach

RPS has used an Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) based approach to estimating the employment impacts of proposed development on the Gold Coast economy.

Impact Assessments and IO Tables

At the core of Impact Assessments are Input–Output (IO) tables. IO tables are part of the national accounts by the ABS and provide detailed information about the supply and use of products in the Australian economy, and the structure of and inter–relationships between Australian industries . IO tables are converted, through statistical analysis, into a series of Economic Multipliers. These Multipliers represent the relationship between the direct expenditure associated with a project The results of an EIA are generally presented as both direct effects, that is effects from the direct expenditure of the project or event and indirect effects, which are additional effects from further rounds of spending in the supply chain. A third or consumption effect, resulting from rounds of consumer spending generated by the additional income in the region can also be calculated. There are two broad levels of Multipliers that can be utilised for Impact Assessments: 1. Simple Multipliers – including the Direct or Initial Effect, First Round and Industry Supply Chain effects;

2. Total Multipliers – including the Simple Multipliers plus subsequent Induced Production and Household Consumptions effects.

Impact Assessments can assess • Output - the actual dollar amount spent on the project in the Region;

• Income - the amount of wages and salaries paid to labour;

• Employment - the full time equivalent per annum employment generated by the project;

• Value Added - the value added to materials and labour expended on the project; and

For the purpose of this analysis, only employment-related impacts have been assessed. RPS has undertaken an Impact Assessment for the Gold Coast economy. This entailed the following tasks: 1. Transaction tables were developed from National IO tables for the Gold Coast economy. The Australian transaction table was calculated directly from the latest IO tables from the ABS. For the Gold Coast economy, the Regional Transaction Table was calculated by applying employment-based location quotients for the Region, based on the results of the 2016 Census of Population and Housing. This has the effect of excluding spending on imports to the Region since they generate no local economic activity.

2. Economic Multipliers were then generated for Gold Coast economy across 119 industry categories defined by the ABS;

3. Construction, operational, tourism and household expenditure associated with the development were allocated across 119 industry categories; and

4. Employment impacts associated with the project are calculated.

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Criticisms of Impact Assessments

Economic Impact Assessments based on IO-tables and Economic Multipliers have been criticised by Government and academia. RPS recognises Economic Multipliers are based on limited assumptions that can result in multipliers being a biased estimator of the benefits or costs of a project. Shortcomings and limitations of Multipliers for economic impact analysis include: • Lack of supply–side constraints: The most significant limitation of economic impact analysis using multipliers is the implicit assumption that the economy has no supply–side constraints. That is, it is assumed that extra output can be produced in one area without taking resources away from other activities, thus overstating economic impacts. The actual impact is likely to be dependent on the extent to which the economy is operating at or near capacity.

• Fixed prices: Constraints on the availability of inputs, such as skilled labour, require prices to act as a rationing device. In assessments using multipliers, where factors of production are assumed to be limitless, this rationing response is assumed not to occur. Prices are assumed to be unaffected by policy and any crowding out effects are not captured.

• Fixed ratios for intermediate inputs and production: Economic impact analysis using multipliers implicitly assumes that there is a fixed input structure in each industry and fixed ratios for production. As such, impact analysis using multipliers can be seen to describe average effects, not marginal effects. For example, increased demand for a product is assumed to imply an equal increase in production for that product. In reality, however, it may be more efficient to increase imports or divert some exports to local consumption rather than increasing local production by the full amount;

• No allowance for purchasers' marginal responses to change: Economic impact analysis using multipliers assumes that households consume goods and services in exact proportions to their initial budget shares. For example, the household budget share of some goods might increase as household income increases. This equally applies to industrial consumption of intermediate inputs and factors of production.

• Absence of budget constraints: Assessments of economic impacts using multipliers that consider consumption induced effects (type two multipliers) implicitly assume that household and government consumption is not subject to budget constraints.

• Not applicable for small regions: Multipliers that have been calculated from the national I–O table are not appropriate for use in economic impact analysis of projects in small regions. For small regions multipliers tend to be smaller than national multipliers since their inter–industry linkages are normally relatively shallow. Inter–industry linkages tend to be shallow in small regions since they usually don't have the capacity to produce the wide range of goods used for inputs and consumption, instead importing a large proportion of these goods from other regions.

Despite this, IO tables and Economic Multipliers remain popular due to their ease of use and communication of results. RPS has undertaken a number of steps and made appropriate adjustments to the EIA methodology to address and mitigate these concerns. Firstly, RPS has only used Simple Multipliers in the Assessment. This has the effect of discounting Household Consumption impacts from the assessment. By doing so, only those industries with a first round or first round supply chain connection are considered. This has the effect of making the results of the EIA conservative and suitable to inform decision making. Secondly, the Gold Coast economy is a large area with a critical mass of population and business activity and a diverse economy. Adjustments have also been made to national multipliers to calculate the impacts on the Gold Coast economy only, through the development of a regional transaction table. RPS regards the use of Employment Multipliers as part of this Assessment as appropriate and measured and the results of the assessment as conservative, defensible and suitable for informing decision making.

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REPORT APPENDIX E – GLOSSARY Statistical Geographies

RPS has undertaken all assessments for the Gold Coast Council Local Government Area. Where applicable, to reduce and minimise the impacts of double counting or internal transfer payments, RPS has removed or discounted the impact of expenditure from within Queensland.

Glossary and Abbreviations

Abbreviation Phrase

ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics

BCR Benefit Cost Ratio

CBA Cost Benefit Assessment

CoGC City of Gold Coast

FTE Full Time Equivalent

IO Input-Output

IRR Internal Rate of Return

NPV Net Present Value

sqm Square metres

TRA Tourism Research Australia

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ITEM 5 PARKS AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES COMMEMORATIVE PLANTINGS INVOLVING SYMBOLIC LONE PINE TREES CS433/408/09(P1)

1 BASIS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY

Not applicable.

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Not applicable.

3 PURPOSE OF REPORT

The purpose of this report is to provide information on Lone Pines, that is, trees that are often associated with Gallipoli and RSL memorials. The report discusses species typically used and considers issues with regard to the botanical and symbolic suitability of Lone Pine plantings on the Gold Coast.

4 PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS

Not Applicable.

5 DISCUSSION

Background

Councils across Australia frequently receive requests for memorial plantings of what is known as Lone Pines. Requests often originate from an RSL or community organisation for the supply of a Lone Pine tree that would be suitable for a commemorative planting.

As may be expected, applicants typically seek to plant a pine species that is regarded as a genuine Lone Pine, since they represent the classic native pine from the site of the Battle of Gallipoli in Turkey. Unfortunately, those pine species originating from Turkey are known to fail in the Gold Coast’s environmental conditions and, after many attempts and much consideration by plant specialists, are generally considered unsuitable and/or unsustainable.

Definition of true Lone Pine species and other pine species with similar characteristics

The concept of the Lone Pine arose following the First World War event of the Battle of Gallipoli, where Turkish soldiers covered their trenches with branches and foliage taken from nearby pine trees, to avoid detection. Whilst the trees were obliterated by the end of the campaign, some cones and seeds of remaining branches were retrieved as mementos by several Australian soldiers, who brought them back to Australia, where a few were propagated into seedlings – giving rise to plants henceforth referred to as Lone Pine trees.

The pine trees found locally at Gallipoli and throughout the surrounding region comprise two particular species – Turkish pine (Pinus brutia) and Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis). Both species grow naturally together and are interspersed across native forests of the Gallipoli Peninsula. A specimen of Turkish pine (Pinus brutia) stands at the official Battle of Lone Pine Memorial site at Gallipoli. 791st Council Meeting 28 July 2020 192 Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting 16 July 2020 Adopted Report

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Both the Turkish pine (Pinus brutia) and Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) are frequently and interchangeably referred to as true Lone Pine species. Both species are intermingled and common throughout forests across Gallipoli, the Mediterranean and western Middle East region. Both species are evolved to grow in hot dry summers and cold winters.

Both species are unlikely to do well in the Gold Coast region or south-east Queensland generally. The natural climatic and environmental conditions found throughout the Gold Coast are less than ideal for healthy growth and development – being too hot/humid and too wet/soaking for the trees to cope successfully. There are a few random exceptions (where microclimate (exposure), cultivation (specific soil types plus drainage factors) and regular maintenance input provide ongoing support for survival). However, most specimens of Turkish or Aleppo pine planted in the Gold Coast have failed or, at best, struggled to survive. Such trees may live, but do so poorly and are frequently subject to lacklustre growth plus infection/infestation from a range of debilitating or fatal pests, diseases and disorders.

Well-grown specimens of Turkish Lone Pine trees exist in Australia, but in locations further southwards, in Victoria, Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales, where growing conditions are more conducive.

It should be noted that in botanical classification, all true pine species (classified with the genus Pinus) have common botanical and morphological characteristics that make them readily recognisable as pines (as opposed to other non-pine species). Within the genus Pinus all species are sub-divided into groups that display foliage of either 2-, 3- or 5-needled leaves. Both Turkish pine (Pinus brutia) and Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) are 2-needled species.

However, aside from specific and technical botanical variations all pine species appear relatively similar. Therefore, to the untrained eye, one species may look much like another. Given this case, it seems feasible to utilise an alternative non-true Lone Pine pine species (originated from elsewhere) that is more closely suited to the Gold Coast’s environmental conditions, without most observers appreciating the difference.

A key factor in this discussion is acknowledging that any pine planted to represent a true Lone Pine is symbolic. The symbolism of planting a pine tree (originating from locations other than Gallipoli) to represent a Turkish Lone Pine is expedient. That is, a suitable/sustainable species that suits the requirements for a commemorative planting. All parties involved in such a commemorative planting anticipate and expect the planted tree will grow and survive, to represent its commemorative purpose. A tree that fails in the short-term does not meet the anticipated/desired outcome. A true Turkish Lone Pine species cannot fulfil its required commemorative and symbolic purpose in the Gold Coast. However, other similar pine species may be available (following sourcing and growing on to a size suitable for planting).

It is therefore recommended that pine tree species required for symbolic commemorative Lone Pine plantings be chosen from a shortlist of species suited to the Gold Coast’s environmental conditions.

Pine species nominated as suitable for establishment and growth as symbolic commemorative Lone Pine trees

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Note, both Turkish pine (Pinus brutia) and Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) are 2-needled species.

Considering the Gold Coast’s climatic and environmental conditions potential alternative species are:

1 Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) … 2-needled… tends to be adaptable, large (20m+) in mature dimensions and suited to cool mountain temperate climate zones.

2 Stone pine (Pinus pinea) … 2-needled … tends to be slow-growing, small (5m+) in mature dimensions and suited to warm temperate climate zones.

3 Canary Island pine (Pinus canariensis) … 3-needled… tends to be adaptable, large (20m+) in mature dimensions and suited to warm oceanic temperate climate zones.

4 Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) … 3-needled… tends to be adaptable, large (20m+) in mature dimensions and suited to warm temperate climate zones.

5 Caribbean pine (Pinus caribaea) … 3-needled … tends to be adaptable, large (20m+) in mature dimensions and suited to subtropical climate zones.

It should be noted that none of the above are true Lone Pine species (originating from Turkey), as determined by taxonomy, biogeography and history.

A summary of each species, in descending order of preference, indicates:

. Species 5. Pinus caribaea originates from the Caribbean/Florida/Central America region and is, therefore, completely unrelated to the Mediterranean species. It is also a 3- needled species but, nonetheless, displays typical pine leaf/cone/bark characteristics and features and is most appropriate as a suitable/sustainable lookalike pine for symbolic commemorative plantings as it will grow well in the warm subtropical climate of the Gold Coast region.

. Species 4. Pinus taeda originates from the south-eastern United States, displays typical pine leaf/cone/bark characteristics and features and is known to adapt well to the Gold Coast’s environmental conditions.

. Species 1. Pinus pinaster; 2. P. pinea; and 3. P. canariensis originate from the general Mediterranean region and display typical pine leaf/cone/bark characteristics and features and may perform adequately when planted in sites that receive ongoing care and maintenance.

Continuing to attempt to plant Turkish pine species, as has been the case many times previously, has proved to be unsuccessful and reflects poorly on the reputation of Council.

It is recommended for those applicants seeking to establish a symbolic Lone Pine tree for a commemorative planting be invited to use Caribbean pine (Pinus caribaea) as it is most suited to the Gold Coast’s warm subtropical climatic and environmental conditions.

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6 ALIGNMENT TO THE CORPORATE PLAN, CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND OPERATIONAL PLAN

1.2 We live in balance with nature: We manage quality rural and urban living while looking after the future of the city’s rainforest, bushland, waterways and open space. . 3.2 We are proud of our city: We are engaged citizens who advocate for our city.

3.3 Our community is inclusive and supportive: We are a diverse community where everyone is welcome, families thrive and people know their neighbours.

7 FUNDING AND RESOURCING REQUIREMENTS

Costs associated with growing-on nursery stock will be covered by normal recurrent operational budget funding for nursery stock production and or smaller sized plant stock purchases.

8 RISK MANAGEMENT

Not applicable.

9 STATUTORY MATTERS

Not applicable.

10 COUNCIL POLICIES

Not applicable.

11 DELEGATIONS

Not applicable.

12 COORDINATION & CONSULTATION

The following internal and external stakeholders that have been participated in discussion and information exchange on the matter of the suitability of planting Turkish Lone Pine species in the Gold Coast region.

Name and/or Title of the Directorate or Is the Stakeholder Satisfied Stakeholder Consulted Organisation With Content of Report and Recommendations (Yes/No) (comment as appropriate) Senior Parks and Open Lifestyle & Community Yes – agree with the range of Space Services Officer limiting environmental constraints/factors given Supervisor Trees Transport & Infrastructure Yes – agree with the range of limiting environmental constraints/factors given 791st Council Meeting 28 July 2020 195 Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting 16 July 2020 Adopted Report

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Name and/or Title of the Directorate or Is the Stakeholder Satisfied Stakeholder Consulted Organisation With Content of Report and Recommendations (Yes/No) (comment as appropriate) Mr Charles Carroll Royal Botanic Gardens, Yes – agree with the range of Head of Arboriculture Melbourne limiting environmental constraints/factors given Mr Graham Gordon Runaway Bay RSL Sub- Yes – agree with explanation Hon Secretary Branch given and accepted Arborist advice on behalf of Board Mr Pat Farion RSL Gold Coast Yes agree with explanation given and accepted Arborist advice on behalf of 11 RSL Sub-divisions

13 STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS

As a typical example of a request for a commemorative Lone Pine tree planting, the Runaway Bay RSL Sub-Branch recently (April 2020) requested a tree to be planted outside its club premises. The tree was considered as a symbolic representation of a Lone Pine which, along with other effects, was appropriate for ANZAC memorial occasions.

The RSL Club was advised of the preference for planting a Caribbean pine (Pinus caribaea) as a symbolic and representative tree suitable for the site. The club’s Board were agreeable and supportive and appreciative of the advice and specimen supplied, acknowledging the long-term value of the tree.

Consultation was had with other City RSL branches with agreement on the approach.

The City has received a statement from the RSL Gold Coast District President as follows:

The RSL Gold Coast District, which encompasses 11 Sub -Branches, approves the use of the Caribbean pine, (Pinus caribaea) for planting in place of the Lone Pine.

It is understood that the Gold Coast weather and temperatures is not the ideal growing environment for a Turkish Lone Pine making it difficult for them to survive.

Council officers with responsibilities for citywide tree management have discussed the matter. Issues concerning optimal growth parameters, primarily defined as climate and soil types, were considered against species selection criteria. It was agreed that:

. Previous plantings of Turkish Lone Pine species had been largely unsuccessful.

. All unsuccessful Turkish pines had failed due to their intolerance of local/regions conditions and the deleterious effects of biotic pests, diseases and abiotic disorders.

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. There is little point in repeating the same planting process of pine species most likely prone to failure, when other alternative species are more suitable / sustainable.

14 TIMING

Acceptable healthy nursery stock, grown from verified sources, will be small-sized (tube stock) and young (1-2 years maximum). Tube stock is typically grown on for 2-4 years to develop a juvenile tree at 45ltr container size ready for planting out.

Council officers may either grow-on tube stock – or task a commercial nursery to undertake the growing on in preparation for sale and purchase.

15 CONCLUSIONS

. Council receives requests from RSL or community organisation for advice and/or the supply of a nursery grown Lone Pine tree that would be suitable for a commemorative planting.

. Pine species originating from Turkey are known to fail in the Gold Coast’s environmental conditions and are considered unsuitable and/or unsustainable.

. Aside from specific and technical botanical variations all pine species appear relatively similar, therefore, look much like one another. It is feasible to utilise an alternative non- true Lone Pine pine species (originated from elsewhere) that is more suited to the Gold Coast’s environmental conditions without most observers appreciating the difference.

. The Caribbean pine (Pinus caribaea) is considered the most suited to the Gold Coast’s warm subtropical climatic and environmental conditions.

16 RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that Council resolves as follows:

1 That in support of requests for Lone Pine trees for symbolic commemorative plantings, Council will supply as a first preference, Pinus caribaea as that alternative species is suited to the Gold Coast region’s environmental conditions. 2 That City officers continue to consult with the city’s RSL to ensure the league’s needs are well reflected in any commemorative plantings, and the species selected are appropriately suited to our climate.

Author: Authorised by: Bryan Gould Alison Ewens Coordinator Parks & Open Space Services Director Lifestyle & Community 1 July 2020 TRACKS REF:76559312 791st Council Meeting 28 July 2020 197 Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting 16 July 2020 Adopted Report

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Changed Recommendation

Committee Recommendation Adopted at Council 28 July 2020

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION LC20.0716.005 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr Gates

1 That Council notes the report. 2 That Council offer the Lone Pine or an alternative option for symbolic commemorative planting.

CARRIED

RESOLUTION G20.0728.014 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr Caldwell That Committee Recommendation LC20.0716.005 be adopted as printed which reads as follows:-

1 That Council notes the report. 2 That Council offer the Lone Pine or an alternative option for symbolic commemorative planting. A division was called.

For 13 Cr Hammel, Cr Owen-Jones, Cr Gates, Cr Caldwell, Cr Bayldon- Lumsden, Cr La Castra, Cr Tozer, Cr Taylor, Cr Vorster, Cr PC Young, Cr McDonald, Cr O’Neill, Cr Tate Against 1 Cr Patterson Abstained 1 Cr PJ Young Absent 0 Did Not Vote 0

CARRIED 791st Council Meeting 28 July 2020 198 Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting 16 July 2020 Adopted Report

ITEM 6 SAFE AND LIVEABLE COMMUNITIES CITY RESPONSES TO HOMELESSNESS CS431/319/04

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ITEM 6 (Continued) CITY RESPONSES TO HOMELESSNESS CS431/319/04

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16 RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that Council resolves as follows:

1 That the report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009. 2 That Council supports the development of a Homelessness Action Plan and Homelessness Protocol to be drafted and brought back for Council consideration. 3 That non-recurrent funding of $45,000 be allocated to CS4050 Safe and Liveable Communities; for the development of the above Homelessness Action Plan and Homelessness Protocol. 4 That Council supports the trial of two new temporary FTE equivalent officers to assist in responding to homelessness by increasing the City’s presence primarily in the precincts of Labrador, Southport, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh, Coolangatta and any other areas as required. 5 That non-recurrent funding of $191,960 be provided in the 2020-21 September budget review (CS4050 Safe and Liveable Communities) for the above two temporary FTE officers.

Author: Authorised by: Brooke Denholder Alison Ewens Manager Safe and Liveable Communities Director Lifestyle and Community 30 June 2020 TRACKS REF: 76799179 791st Council Meeting 28 July 2020 210 Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting 16 July 2020 Adopted Report

ITEM 6 (Continued) CITY RESPONSES TO HOMELESSNESS CS431/319/04

Changed recommendation

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION LC20.0716.006 moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr O'Neill

That the matter be considered at the next Full Council.

CARRIED

Recommendation Adopted at Council 28 July 2020

RESOLUTION G20.0728.015 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr O’Neill That in lieu of Committee Recommendation LC20.0716.006, the Officer’s Recommendation be adopted such that it reads in its entirety as follows:-

1 That the report be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171(3) and 200(5) of the Local Government Act 2009. 2 That Council supports the development of a Homelessness Action Plan and Homelessness Protocol to be drafted and brought back for Council consideration. 3 That non recurrent funding of $45,000 be allocated to CS4050 Safe and Liveable Communities for the development of the above Homelessness Action Plan and Homelessness Protocol. 4 That Council supports the trial of two (2) new temporary FTE equivalent officers to assist in responding to homelessness by increasing the City’s presence primarily in the precincts of Labrador, Southport, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh, Coolangatta and any other areas as required. 5 That non-recurrent funding of $191,960 be provided in the 2020-21 September budget review (CS4050 Safe and Liveable Communities) for the above two (2) temporary FTE officers.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 791st Council Meeting 28 July 2020 211 Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting 16 July 2020 Adopted Report

CLOSED SESSION LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2009 AND SUPPORTING REGULATIONS

PROCEDURAL MOTION moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr Tozer

That the Committee move into Closed Session pursuant to Section 275(1) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the consideration of the following item for the reason shown:-

Item Subject Reason

7 Safety Camera (CCTV) Network Program Update Budget/Prejudicial Matter

CARRIED Cr Gates was absent for the vote.

Cr Gates arrived at 1.09pm

PROCEDURAL MOTION moved Cr Tozer seconded Cr Gates

That the Committee move into Open Session.

CARRIED

Following resumption into Open Session Item 7 was moved and carried as shown on the following pages. 791st Council Meeting 28 July 2020 212 Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting 16 July 2020 Adopted Report

ITEM 7 SAFE AND LIVEABLE COMMUNITIES SAFETY CAMERA (CCTV) NETWORK PROGRAM UPDATE CS431/310/10

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ITEM 7 (Continued) SAFETY CAMERA (CCTV) NETWORK PROGRAM UPDATE CS431/310/10

16 RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that Council resolves as follows.

1 That the report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009.

2 That Council endorses the Gold Coast Safety Camera Network Program Standard.

3 That the Office of the Information Commissioner be consulted with regards to a review of SCN information privacy protocols and procedures.

4 That the purchase of new relocatable camera units is placed on hold for a 12-month period while the development of a future mobile program management model and unit technical specifications is determined. The existing mobile fleet will continue to be used to address safety concerns during this time.

5 That a dedicated mobile camera unit for hooning operations be trialled in partnership with the Queensland Police Service, utilising specialised technology in key hot spots, to enhance operational outcomes.

6 That a CCTV capital works program be presented to Council for consideration as part of the 2021-22 annual budget proposals, to increase visibility of new projects.

Author: Authorised by: Anna Rainbow Alison Ewens Coordinator Community Safety Director Lifestyle and Community 25 June 2020 TRACKS REF: 74472258 791st Council Meeting 28 July 2020 228 Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting 16 July 2020 Adopted Report

ITEM 7 (Continued) SAFETY CAMERA (CCTV) NETWORK PROGRAM UPDATE CS431/310/10

Changed Recommendation

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION LC20.0716.007 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr Tozer

1 That the report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009.

2 That Council endorses the Gold Coast Safety Camera Network Program Standard with Attachment A amended as per Committee.

3 That the Office of the Information Commissioner be consulted with regards to a review of SCN information privacy protocols and procedures.

4 That the purchase of new relocatable camera units is placed on hold for a 12- month period while the development of a future mobile program management model and unit technical specifications is determined. The existing mobile fleet and those that were funded through 2020-21 budget will continue to be used to address safety concerns during this time.

5 That subject to the State Government acting on the advice of the Police Union and Council to strengthen hooning laws, a dedicated mobile camera unit for hooning operations be trialled in partnership with the Queensland Police Service, utilising specialised technology in key hot spots, to enhance operational outcomes.

6 That a CCTV capital works program be presented to Council for consideration as part of the annual budget deliberations.

7 That mobile camera unit locations are reviewed bi-annually, with two rotations per year if required. Urgent requests for CCTV, in consultation with Queensland Police Service (Liaison Officer – Safety Camera Network Operational Agreement), are actioned immediately as per the SCN Camera Feasibility and Needs Assessment Procedure.

8 That Mobile camera units funded by Local Area Works prior to 2020-21 will be deployed in the new Council boundaries in consultation with those Councillors.

9 That the Mayor write to the Prime Minister requesting future rounds of the Safer Communities Fund prioritise relocatable CCTV cameras for deployment in suburban areas to assist police action on hooning and other anti-social behaviour.

10 That the Mayor write to the Premier and Opposition Leader highlighting the significant reliance of state agencies on the City’s relocatable camera fleet and to seek a commitment towards additional capital and operational funding.

CARRIED 791st Council Meeting 28 July 2020 229 Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting 16 July 2020 Adopted Report

ITEM 7 (Continued) SAFETY CAMERA (CCTV) NETWORK PROGRAM UPDATE CS431/310/10

Recommendation Adopted at Council 28 July 2020

RESOLUTION G20.0728.016 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr Owen-Jones That Committee Recommendation LC20.0716.007 be not adopted but in lieu thereof reads as follows:-

1 That the report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009. 2 That Council endorses the Gold Coast Safety Camera Network Program Standard with Attachment A amended as per Committee. 3 That the Office of the Information Commissioner be consulted with regards to a review of SCN information privacy protocols and procedures. 4 That the purchase of new relocatable camera units is placed on hold for a 12- month period while the development of a future mobile program management model and unit technical specifications is determined. The existing mobile fleet and those that were funded through 2020-21 budget will continue to be used to address safety concerns during this time. 5 That subject to the State Government acting on the advice of the Police Union and Council to strengthen hooning laws, a dedicated mobile camera unit for hooning operations be trialled in partnership with the Queensland Police Service, utilising specialised technology in key hot spots, to enhance operational outcomes. 6 That a CCTV capital works program be presented to Council for consideration as part of the annual budget deliberations. 7 That mobile camera unit locations are reviewed bi-annually, with two rotations per year if required. Urgent requests for CCTV, in consultation with Queensland Police Service (Liaison Officer – Safety Camera Network Operational Agreement), are actioned immediately as per the SCN Camera Feasibility and Needs Assessment Procedure. 8 That Mobile camera units funded by Local Area Works prior to 2020-21 will be deployed in the new Council boundaries in consultation with those Councillors. 9 That the Mayor write to the Prime Minister requesting future rounds of the Safer Communities Fund prioritise CCTV cameras for deployment in suburban areas to assist police to address crime and safety issues. 10 That the Mayor write to the Premier and Opposition Leader highlighting the significant reliance of state agencies on the City’s camera fleet and to seek a commitment towards additional capital and operational funding.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 791st Council Meeting 28 July 2020 230 Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting 16 July 2020 Adopted Report

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ITEM 8 PARKS AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES PROPOSAL TO RENAME PARK AT 109 NEWPORT DRIVE, ROBINA PN161523/16 (P1) Refer 11 page attachment

1 BASIS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY

1.1 I recommend that this report be considered in Closed Session pursuant to section 275 (1) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the reason that the matter involves

(h) other business for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government or someone else, or enable a person to gain a financial advantage.

1.2 I recommend that the report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009.

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Not Applicable.

3 PURPOSE OF REPORT

The purpose of this report is to consider the proposal to officially rename the park located at 109 Newport Drive, Robina as ‘Allan Howard Park’.

4 PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS

Not Applicable.

5 DISCUSSION

A request has been received to rename the park located at 109 Newport Drive, Robina (see attached map, application and supporting documentation), in recognition of the late Mr Allan Howard’s significant contribution to the Gold Coast community.

After a noteworthy history of achievements and community service in northern New South Wales as the proprietor of Ballina Motel, building the Macadamia Castle at Knockrow in 1975, and his involvement in Neighbourhood Watch, Mr Howard and his wife moved from Lismore to Robina in 2001.

Upon settling on the Gold Coast, Mr Howard shared his extensive experience with Neighbourhood Watch and dedication to community safety by embarking upon the establishment of a Neighbourhood Watch Group at Robina in 2007 and afterwards, more broadly at a regional level. 791st Council Meeting 28 July 2020 235 Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting 16 July 2020 Adopted Report

ITEM 8 (Continued) PROPOSAL TO RENAME PARK AT 109 NEWPORT DRIVE, ROBINA PN161523/16 (P1)

Mr Howard had served as the inaugural area coordinator, secretary, newsletter editor and chairman of the Broadbeach 24 (Robina Waters and Robina Woods) Neighbourhood Watch, from the group’s inception to his passing in September 2019.

Mr Howard was described to be ‘at the centre of everything’ from pre-commencement discussions, providing supper at the quarterly meetings, to attaching Neighbourhood Watch plaques to letterboxes. Mr Howard also went above and beyond by holding regular out-of- session meetings in his home to ensure that all committee members were informed of their duties and responsibilities. The quarterly newsletter that served the 2731 households and shops was known to be a feature of this Neighbourhood Watch group. The newsletter enhanced community spirit and kept the community connected.

After a long association with his local Neighbourhood Watch organisation, Mr Howard was instrumental in starting a district-wide, overarching group, designed to offer assistance to all of the 50 Neighbourhood Watch groups across the Gold Coast. This has been a very successful initiative, with help being offered to new groups setting up and assisting groups which are in need of renewal, revitalisation or change to digital methodology. Mr Howard was the foundation President of the Gold Coast District Neighbourhood Watch from 2012 to 2015, and continued as a valued committee member until 2019.

Mr Howard also represented the Gold Coast District Neighbourhood Watch group as a valued foundation member of the Safer Suburbs Forum from 2016 until 2019. Additionally, Mr Howard was committed to numerous safety initiatives, including the City’s Volunteer Graffiti Removal Program, where it is said that he was steadfast in ensuring that his local Neighbourhood Watch had the least graffiti of any suburb on the Gold Coast, i.e. as soon as it was perpetrated in his area, it was removed. Mr Howard was instrumental in promoting safety messages through Neighbourhood Watch and other forums, and his dedication to community safety was acknowledged by the City when he received the 2017 Safer Suburbs Meritorious Award.

Also very active in a number of community organisations and activities, particularly the Mudgeeraba Robina RSL Sub Branch where Mr Howard was a Merchandise Officer for a year until his passing. Mr Howard and the Neighbourhood Watch group, assisted at Robina State Primary School fundraisers, free safety awareness promotional sausage sizzles, Clean up Australia Day events, Shred-X secure disposal events and the installation of one-way safety screws for vehicle registration plates.

Due to his significant demonstrated commitment and dedication to community safety, the application to officially name Newport Park (currently named after the street it fronts) in recognition of the late Mr Allan Howard, is strongly supported not only by many members of the Robina local community but also the wider Gold Coast Neighbourhood Watch District.

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ITEM 8 (Continued) PROPOSAL TO RENAME PARK AT 109 NEWPORT DRIVE, ROBINA PN161523/16 (P1)

6 ALIGNMENT TO THE CORPORATE PLAN, CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND OPERATIONAL PLAN

3.0 People contribute to a strong Community Spirit:

3.3 Our community is inclusive and supportive. We are a diverse community where everyone is welcome, families thrive and people know their neighbours.

7 FUNDING AND RESOURCING REQUIREMENTS

Should Council support the naming, a sign is required to be installed on site. Typically, the primary funding source for new local park assets remains with Divisional Allocations and is delivered through the Local Area Works (LAW) program.

Costs for Capital Works and Service Proposals

Estimated costs for sign supply and installation are as follows:

Supply and install a three panel park naming sign $3335 Annualised maintenance costs $40 per annum

8 RISK MANAGEMENT

Not Applicable.

9 STATUTORY MATTERS

Not Applicable.

10 COUNCIL POLICIES

The proposal to rename the above future park complies with Council’s Parks Usage Policy: Naming of Parks and Community Facilities. Supporting information has been provided and copies are provided in the attachments for perusal.

11 DELEGATIONS

Not Applicable.

12 COORDINATION & CONSULTATION

In accordance with the Parks Usage Policy: Naming of Parks and Facilities, a 21 day community consultation process was conducted. No objections to the proposed park naming were received. 791st Council Meeting 28 July 2020 237 Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting 16 July 2020 Adopted Report

ITEM 8 (Continued) PROPOSAL TO RENAME PARK AT 109 NEWPORT DRIVE, ROBINA PN161523/16 (P1)

Name and/or Title of the Directorate or Is the Stakeholder Satisfied Stakeholder Consulted Organisation With Content of Report and Recommendations (Yes/No) (comment as appropriate) Councillor Division 11 Consulted Manager Parks and Lifestyle and Community Yes Recreational Services Executive Coordinator Parks Lifestyle and Community Yes Coordinator Community Safety Lifestyle and Community Yes

13 STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS

The proposed renaming of the park located at 109 Newport Drive, Robina in recognition of Mr Allan Howard is not anticipated to cause any negative impact to surrounding community members. A number of groups have provided documentation to support this proposed renaming (see attached).

14 TIMING

The official naming of the park will take effect upon approval and a naming sign is immediately organised for installation.

15 CONCLUSION

A submitted proposal to officially name the park located at 109 Newport Drive, Robina as Allan Howard Park has been assessed on its merit and is in keeping with City policy.

16 RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that Council resolves as follows:

1 That the report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009. 2 That the proposed naming complies with the Naming of Parks and Community Facilities Policy. 3 That Council support the proposal to officially name the park located at 109 Newport Drive, Robina - ‘Allan Howard Park’. 4 That funding for park signage (estimated cost $3335) be sourced from Local Areas Work Program, Division 11 Minor Works.

Author: Authorised by: Anne-Maree Mueller Alison Ewens Parks Business Improvement Officer Director Lifestyle and Community 1 July 2020

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ITEM 8 (Continued) PROPOSAL TO RENAME PARK AT 109 NEWPORT DRIVE, ROBINA PN161523/16 (P1)

Conflict of Interest – Cr Vorster Pursuant to section 175E(2) of the Local Government Act 2009, I would like to inform the meeting that I have a personal interest in this matter, which I recognise may be a real or perceived conflict of interest the particulars of which are as follows: The nature of the interest is: The subject of the report was a close personal friend. The name of the person or entity is: Mr Allan Howard (deceased) The nature of the relationship is: Personal The value of the gift is: Nil The date of receipt of the gift is: Nil The nature of the other person’s interest in the matter is: Proposed that a park be named to recognise his community contribution.

However I have considered my position and my interest in this matter as just described, and am firmly of the view that I may participate in the meeting and vote in respect of this matter in the public interest for the reason it is remote.

PROCEDURAL MOTION moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr Gates Pursuant to section 175E(4)(a) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council resolves that: Cr Vorster does not have a real or perceived conflict of interest in the matter. CARRIED

In accordance with Section 175E(4) of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Vorster did not vote.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION LC20.0716.008 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr Gates

1 That the report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009. 2 That the proposed naming complies with the Naming of Parks and Community Facilities Policy. 3 That Council support the proposal to officially name the park located at 109 Newport Drive, Robina - ‘Allan Howard Park’. 4 That funding for park signage (estimated cost $3335) be sourced from Local Areas Work Program, Division 11 Minor Works.

CARRIED

Cr Vorster voted in the positive. 791st Council Meeting 28 July 2020 239 Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting 16 July 2020 Adopted Report

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