Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 1 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

CONTENTS OF THIS RESPONSE TO RECEIVED COMMUNITY CONSULTATION FEEDBACK:

1. Summary of all comments 2. Table summary of responses received via email and through the Councils Have Your Say webpage; 3. Summary of comments made during community kiosk consultations and documented by Gondwana Consulting o Summary table of comments

1. Summary of all comments

 The park is great – don’t change much – enhance facilities;

 Don’t relocate the library from Olds Park;

 Essential to upgrade the poor condition of the circuit path / walking track / is a much-valued facility;

 Ensure Forest Rd boundary is fenced to keep safe for children and to contain balls;

 Mixed concerns over the proposed redevelopment of the netball hard courts and the skate park;

 Generally poor lighting over the park / support upgrading lighting to paths and sports facilities;

 Mixed response to possible loss of Sports Club and replacement with community centre;

 The Saint George AFL club would like substantial improvements to their building including a second story and the reconfiguration of Olds #2;

 The Penshurst Panthers AFL Club would like an enlarged amenities building that provides change rooms with showers / toilets, clubroom and canteen along with public amenities plus the reconfiguration of Olds #2.

 Netball players would like improved hard courts and well-maintained grass courts.

2. TABLE - SUMMARY OF SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED FOR OLDS PARK DRAFT MASTERPLAN COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

Item CM9 Submitter Date Date Content Comments: #: received Acknowledged 1 D20/5655 Peter and Susan 06/01/2020 09/01/2020  The Parks Walking Track seems to be omitted. Not even Minor Repairs  The walking track is annotated as the circuit path – repair and Thomas to it WHY. upgrade to shared path standard.  Parks Walking Track should be Number 1 Priority. Plus repairs to the  No change to Masterplan – Netball Courts are used when in good Baseball fence. condition and also booked and used by the local schools;  Netball grassed Courts. Have no use any more.  Neither the public or the external stakeholders requested an  Walking Track Widen it and Coffee Shop in the Centre of it. Or make upgrade of the baseball net at Olds park. the Bowling Club have a coffee outdoor area.  Noted and no change to Masterplan - restaurants and cafes are  Fix Baseball net so Baseball be played there again. permitted in the RE1 Zoning of the park.  Serious Widen even in small areas the walking track it needs this  The liberty swing is nominated on plan to be removed and replaced by a number 1 priority. Coffee shop ? even seriously consider the removal of new all accessible toilet block; the disabled swing in the library side play area. More exercise  Additional exercise hubs and stations are proposed on plan: equipment. And smaller area paved to exercise on where it seems o East side of the multipurpose oval; grass won’t grow. o East side of Oval #1;  Solar lighting around walking track. o West side of sports pavilion; o Along the circuit path;  Amend plan to add an additional note to the circuit path text to Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 2 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

Item CM9 Submitter Date Date Content Comments: #: received Acknowledged provide adequate lighting (solar)

2 D20/11550 Matthew and Krista 15/01/2020 31/01/2020  Suggests something similar to Oatley’s new adventure park for kids.  The draft Masterplan has been amended to allow for the provision Graham  Outdoor fitness equipment – similar to Cronulla. of an accessible adventure playground for younger and older  A small fully fenced dog run with fun obstacle equipment. aged groups, shade and softfall / accessible access from the car park / upgrade picnic area with shaded facilities / protect existing mature trees in planted zones / renovate grassed areas.  Council will refresh the outdoor fitness equipment  No change to Masterplan - Limited space in the park to provide an adequate fenced dog park.

3 D20/11693 Mark 15/01/2020 20/01/2020  Wants Council to use all the other community centres that are in the  The draft Masterplan has been amended in respect of the club. area and are hardly used and not destroy a great local club that so The Draft Masterplan now allows for the the opportunity to co- many people enjoy. locate a multi purpose community centre, library pop-up space / events facility / public toilets / café dining plus expansion of parking with the existing bowling club  4 D20/11662 Maria Williams 15/01/2020 20/01/2020  Stated the notification was a little late, considering the submissions  The Masterplan was placed on exhibition on 22 January 2020 finish on the 19th. giving 28 days exhibition period closing on the 19th February 2020;  Work has been ongoing on this "draft" since November. My balcony is  Council received a grant from the NSW State Government to upgrade the continually covered with dirt blowing in from the multipurpose field and playing surface and install irrigation on Olds Park field No. 2. Grant funded netball courts. works need to be expended within specified timeframes and given that a  Requested Council to further explain the following ?: Manage zone as field restoration does not represent the introduction of a new development Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest with low under-plantings to allow on the site work was able to proceed. The restoration of field number 2 at casual surveillance. Also, is there to be play equipment for younger Olds Park is essentially maintenance work and Council does not undertake children near the picnic area, or do parents/grandparents have to take public consultation for maintenance work. younger ones to the other end of the park?  Manage zone as Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest with low under-plantings to allow casual surveillance – means no mid story plantings are proposed so that planting does not provide an opportunity to conceal people from view (refer Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design);  Amend plan and include a unit for smaller children in the NW playground.

5 D20/12226 Tom Cleary 16/01/2020 20/01/2020  With the stepped retaining walls around the oval, consider the retaining  Different products and designs will be considered as part of the process. walls in the grand stand at Waverly Park. Have a synthetic grass cover  Parking is only an issue when the Library and the fields are both and are fantastic for spectators. being used for events. Council will look at existing parking to see if  Car park needs an upgrade as there is rarely any parking on a Saturday more parking can be provided – reconfiguration. or busy times midweek. 6 D20/12228 Declan Donohue 16/01/2020 20/01/2020  Overall thinks it’s very positive and would support all the proposals.  Noted 7 D20/15665 Sandra Potts 22/01/2020 & 23/01/2020  Forest Rd Boundary Removal: Disagrees from a safety perspective.  Forest Rd boundary – planting, bollards and placement of boulders is & 21/01/2020  Maximise Parking: Disagrees as more parking should be adopted due proposed between the path and the road reserve to provide a buffer zone D20/15837 to Olds Park upgrade. but to allow multiple pedestrian entry points  Using WSUD Guidelines – holding tanks: Wants council to guarantee  Parking is only an issue when the Library and the fields are both being used that NO flooding will occur to the adjacent homes. for events. Council will look at existing parking to see if more parking can be  Spectator seating: Concerned as it allows the public to see in to provided – reconfiguration. neighbouring properties. Possible trees to be planted for privacy.  Council is not increasing the quantity of flows within the catchment and as  Water tank outside 55A Queensbury Rd Penshurst: Believes it needs to long as the swale is defined correctly flooding will not occur. Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 3 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

Item CM9 Submitter Date Date Content Comments: #: received Acknowledged be wired off as it could be used as a playground for skate boarders.  No elevated spectator seating is proposed. More tree planting is Exposed electrical box could be tampered with. Stated that a also proposed along the park boundaries; considerable amount of fireworks are let off which pose a fire hazard.  Amend Masterplan to add a comment regarding artwork for a bird bath that  Wants Council to encourage protected wildlife, suggested a wetlands to wildlife can visit to the draft Masterplan. be adopted if possible or an artwork for a bird bath that wildlife can visit.  To encourage wildlife it is proposed plantings are indigenous /  Suggested that rather than the Netball courts we should use this as local / native to encourage local biodiversity. It is proposed to more parking for the public using the park. Electric cars and wheelchair retrofit the existing swale as planted raingardens which would also access spots. provide additional habitat  Netball courts are remaining due to demand.  Will look at carparking for electric cars and wheelchair access spots.  Any built structure over 1 metre fall typically requires a fence. Council officers are investigating the issue of the water tank outside 55A Queensbury Rd Penshurst. 8 D20/17257 Peter Matheos 22/01/2020 29/01/2020  Suggestion for more care and money to be spent towards upgrading the  Comments noted soccer field, a fence to protect the surface and more benches for  Parking is only an issue when the Library and the fields are both being used coaches, players and spectators to sit. for events. Council will look at existing parking to see if more parking can be  More parking in the car park, suggestion to build a large car park near provided – reconfiguration. the bowling club.  A path is proposed to link from the circuit path and from the NW  Requests more lighting and a concrete walking track from the carpark to car park to the storage building behind the soccer canteen and the the soccer dressing rooms/canteen and soccer field. multipurpose field. A link could be added to the soccer canteen;  Stated that the concrete drains around the soccer sidelines are too  The existing concrete drain to be replaced by a grassed swale. close to the line and he has seen players slip and sustain injuries. Will investigate to possibly coordinate works with netball courts and skate paths

9 Justin Sokolowski 23/01/2020 29/01/2020  Suggestion for the skate park to be upgraded – similar to Maroubra  Agree - The plan proposes a new site for a contemporary D20/17318 beach or Green hills (modern/new). neighbourhood skate park (along with the netball hard courts) to  Stated that although convenient parking on forest road, it is dangerous replace the existing; as cars come around the bend and have to break heavily.  Can park safely in Holley Rd and in both car parks available in the park and be within 300m of the skate park.

10 D20/17318 Carly Nancarrow 23/01/2020 29/01/2020  Suggestion to see the skate park have a flow bowl, mini ramp and small  comments noted; quarter pipes to allow for all ages.  Loves the idea of shaded seating and lighting.

11 D20/17792 Jessica Lee 21/01/2020 29/01/2020  Loves the addition of cool zones.  Add comments to the plan to incorporate public art into facilities.  Suggested that design finished should incorporate functional public art To be provided along the circuit path; e.g. bollards, bike racks, soft fall etc.  No soft fall area for dance/exercise groups to be provided at this  Wants Council to consider a soft fall surface to allow dance and time. Maybe incorporated into the review with the library. exercise groups – similar to timothy reserve.  Wants Council to consider an incorporation of public art as interest points near the circuit path. 12 D20/26966 David Sinden 30/01/2020 10/02/2020  Submitter would like council to consider expanding the child play areas  A playground upgrade is proposed under the masterplan which will – similar to Kempt Field. be suitable for the existing space.  Play area requirements, shade and spongy fall safe surface.  Submitter suggested a pump track similar to Barden ridge – built near  The number of netball courts need to be retained. the area of the skate park to provide a safe area for children to learn Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 4 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

Item CM9 Submitter Date Date Content Comments: #: received Acknowledged bike skills aside from the main loop.  Bike track ring and BMX track not supported as Olds Park is structured for  Suggestion for a small bmx/mtb dirt course. different multipurpose uses.  Suggestion to have more flat grassed areas for kids to kick a ball around during official sports activities on the weekends as there are often no areas during this time for kids to have an informal play. 13 D20/26912 Tedi Johnston 29/01/2020 10/02/2020  Supports the proposed skate park.  Comments noted  Submitter would like Council to go ahead with the skate park as it is currently unrideable for skaters. The closest one they can go to is a 15- 20 minute bus ride away.  A well designed skate park will give riders an opportunity to improve their skills. 14 D20/27157 Jacob Farrar 02/02/2020 10/02/2020  Submitter is against upgrading the courts to suit netball however  Masterplan proposes that all new hardcourts be multipurpose supports the idea to incorporate a mixed use court.  Covers over the courts are not supported at this time.  Suggested to have a covered facility to allow these sports to be played during all weather conditions.  Supports the rest of the proposals. 15 D20/29791 Robert McDonald 08/02/2020 11/02/2020  Supports the plans for the skate park and for electric car charging.  Library Service review is underway at present. The draft Library Strategy is  Concerned with the potential long term removal of the library. on public exhibition and inviting community feedback.  Submitter doesn’t like the plan for Javelin areas as believes it to be an  Noted - The javelin area is shown in its current position on the anti-social sports which is out of place in area like this. soccer field (only used for competition when Little Athletics is  Suggestion to have more trees planted for shade – particularly between being held) the netball/basketball courts in the southwestern corner.  Shade trees are proposed across the park  Suggestion to widen the path around the perimeter of the park to allow  Masterplan amdended to add note to indicate road widening of for easier passing of dogs, people and bikes. path. It is proposed to upgrade the path to shared path standard. 16 D20/29908 Phillip Walker 08/02/2020 11/02/2020  Submitter stated netball courts need a massive upgrade – sealed courts  Comments noted get covered in dirt from the shoddy retaining walls and the bottom courts are ripped up by soccer setting up their goals on them before a  Shaded facilities are proposed in association with the new courts game.  Suggested more shade for supports and more space between the courts would minimise risk to spectators. 17 D20/29911 Paul McMahon 08/02/2020 11/02/2020  Suggestion to have steps installed from the grandstand area down to  A suggestion is to partially tier the hill, following the contours of the the oval. hill.

18 D20/29913 Carolyn Stein 09/02/2020 11/02/2020  Suggestion to have the outdoor exercise equipment upgraded.  Comments noted  Suggestion to have a water drinking station close to the Holley Ave / car park 19 D20/31091 Suzana Ilic 07/02/2020 12/02/2020  Submitter thinks that long term the library should stay near Forest Road  Library Service review is underway at present. The draft Library Strategy is near the bus stop so that students who don’t drive can easily access the on public exhibition and inviting community feedback. library – this will encourage people to sue public transport. 20 D20/31094 Matthew Allison 07/02/2020 12/02/2020  Submitter notes that the existing trees will be protected and new plants  Comments noted planted.  Submitter trusts that attention is given to the replanting of species typical of the Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest (STIF) vegetation community of which a meagre 0.5% remain in the Sydney basin.  Hopes that Council will source plant species from Sutherland Shire Council’s Native Plant Nursery as they have a very similar progeny to GRC LGA given they source seed from their side of the Georges River. Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 5 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

Item CM9 Submitter Date Date Content Comments: #: received Acknowledged 21 D20/32512 Pamela J Hanna – 11/02/2020 – No response  Submitter is interested in grass and hard Netball courts.  Noted Olds Park Netball Received via required  Submitter stated the plan looks great and a priority should be given to post the hard Netball courts which are in disrepair. 22 D20/35361 John Dodd 05/02/2020 17/02/2020  Submitter is concerned with the mention of changes to the Olds Park  The draft Masterplan has been amended in respect of the club. The Draft Sports and Recreation club, it hasn’t been mentioned that it is a well-run Masterplan now allows for the the opportunity to co-locate a multi purpose bowls club that is no cost to the Council. community centre, library pop-up space / events facility / public toilets / café  Wants Council to think carefully about this move as it will be a major dining plus expansion of parking with the existing bowling club disruption to a lot of older people and a sport that still has a large number of visitors from other suburbs visiting Georges River.

23 D20/37373 Susan Simpson 06/02/2020 19/02/2020  Penshurst West Library to be maintained – in its current form or  Library Service review is underway at present. The draft Library Strategy is expanded and incorporate a community centre. on public exhibition and inviting community feedback.  A well patronised library shouldn’t be destroyed for more car parking.  The draft Masterplan has been amended in respect of the club. The Draft  Olds park’s uniqueness in it culture and sporting facilities should be Masterplan now allows for the the opportunity to co-locate a multi purpose maintained. community centre, library pop-up space / events facility / public toilets / café  Access to the Queensbury Road entrance would be enhanced for dining plus expansion of parking with the existing bowling club residents if a pedestrian refuge was installed on Stoney Creek Road  Stoney Creek Road is a State Road and it is unlikely to obtain a opposite the plantings at the end of Queensbury Road. pedestrian refuge on a State Corridor. However it will be  All current plantings should be maintained and enhanced to provide investigated separately to the draft Masterplan and raised at the more shade. Council’s Local Traffic Committee  The surface of the walking and cycle track should be suitable for walking and cycling – some brick surfaces create hazards as the underlying soil sinks at different rates. 24 D20/37597 Caroline Walker 07/02/2020 19/02/2020  Submitter believes Penshurst Library needs a makeover – with all the  Noted – Library Service review is underway at present. The draft units going up in Peakhurst and the new Penshurst Public School set to Library Strategy is on public exhibition and inviting community accommodate 1000 students the library will need to be wisely renovated feedback. to give these new families a space to learn and grow in the community. 25 D20/37606 Katrina Smit-Eadie 09/02/2020 19/02/2020  Suggestion to have a water play or kids splash park in the area.  Waterplay is not supported at this stage.  Suitable paths for bikes and scooters.  Amend plan to include a note regarding circuit path that a suitable surface is required for walkers and riders

26 D20/37644 Linda B 14/02/2020 19/02/2020  Suggestion to have a permanent café there especially during the week  The zone permits a café use.  Coffee shop will be part of the library review

27 D20/38580 Leanne Payne on 18/02/2020 20/02/2020  Submitter wrote in on behalf of all board members for Olds Park Sports  Noted behalf of all board Club.  The draft Masterplan has been amended in respect of the club. The Draft members at Olds  Raised points advising what the club has done for the area and how Masterplan now allows for the the opportunity to co-locate a multi purpose Park Sports Club many people attend/use the club. community centre, library pop-up space / events facility / public toilets / café  The club has no desire to exit the community or affected area any time dining plus expansion of parking with the existing bowling club soon and are actively seeking to renegotiate the leasing arrangements at the end of the current lease term in 2023.  The club has made substantial investments into the infrastructure of the premises in the anticipation of the on-going presence of the Club over Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 6 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

Item CM9 Submitter Date Date Content Comments: #: received Acknowledged the last few years.  The Club currently has 982 members and is continually.  The Club financially support a number of sporting clubs directly including: The male and female bowlers of the Club (165 members and three playing greens), a social golf club (40 members), the Sydney Futsal Club and a monthly social bowls group comprising both member and non-member bowlers.  The Club makes the playing greens available to local schools for sports days, the Club has made donations to a number of charity organisations as well as to the Oncology and Children’s Wards at St. George Hospital and the Club has made available parts of the premises for the operations of Meals on Wheels.  Whilst the Plan outlines a number of proposals for the Club site including a Community Multipurpose Centre, which might be desirable, as a good community citizen, the Club also wishes to remain in-situ for the foreseeable future and the Board on behalf of members commit they will continue to provide the benefits of the Club to the local community. 28 D20/39448 Nashieta 16/02/2020 20/02/2020  Submitter stated that Olds Park could do with a synthetic football pitch  No synthetic football pitch as Council already built 4 at other locations – well for use all year round. catered for in this area.  Suggestion for a community swimming pool with an indoor option to be  The open space strategy does not indicate a need for a 4th aquatic facility in used all year round. the LGA  A better park canteen with more outside seating on ground level close  Cool zone proposed to the west of the sports pavilion will provide to the library. seating  More spectator seating  Coffee shop as part of the library review  Additional seating will be provided

29 D20/39488 Robyn Teasel 15/02/2020 20/02/2020  Suggestion for more lighting to enable walkers and others to use the  Support for additional solar lighting. walking track for longer hours in the winter.  Any new design works will be DDA compliant  Entrance to the park to be more pram friendly.  Dog drinking bowls will be part of the park upgrade.  Suggestion for a wider track and dog drinking bowls. 30 D20/39513 Davie 14/02/2020 20/02/2020  Suggestion for the Skate Park to be updated and improved as there are  Comments noted very few good skate parks in the area. 31 D20/39514 Kate 14/02/2020 20/02/2020  Suggestion for the playground to be replaced with something bigger that  Comments noted caters for older kids too – rubber soft fall preferable with more seating for carers.  A better pathway access from the car park from the car park near the library to the bike path as it currently gets flooded and muddy – main entrance for pedestrians from Forest Rd. 32 D20/40545 Helen Moar 19/02/2020 – No response  Submitter commented that an upgrade to the soccer facilities should be  Ladies AFL facilities have be upgraded to include individual received via required the same as the upgrade to the Little A’s facilities. showers in the shower cells post  Priority to the ladies facilities in the AFL rooms and in the change room  The existing skateboard ramp requires replacement and the masterplan for the soccer field. proposes a new skate facility.  Resurfacing the netball courts at the Forest Road end.  The draft Masterplan has been amended in respect of the club. The Draft  Submitter doesn’t support turning the Bowling Club into a community Masterplan now allows for the the opportunity to co-locate a multi purpose centre as there is already a community centre in the Mortdale Area, community centre, library pop-up space / events facility / public toilets / café doesn’t want Council to close the bowling greens. dining plus expansion of parking with the existing bowling club  Wants Council to keep the existing skateboard ramp.  Additional solar lighting is supported. Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 7 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

Item CM9 Submitter Date Date Content Comments: #: received Acknowledged  More lighting on the walking track – it’s very dark at night.  Increased parking – not to be in a spot where there are existing sporting fields.  33 D20/41283 Geoff Lindner 17/02/2020 24/02/2020  Submitter is hoping that the Master Plan caters for the continued use of  Rebuild throwing cages…” etc, needs to reflect that a 3rd throwing cage Olds Park for the conduct of athletics programs. was added during 2019 – works completed  Supports retention of Olds 2 as turf and upgrading the standard of  The area between the nexus of all fields and the NW car park is maintenance, improved lighting throughout, landscaping and extension subject to upgrade re picnic and play – any new scheme should of paved areas, capture of stormwater for re-use and deployment of include landscaping – have noted to include planting areas on more drinking stations and shaded areas. plan.  Submitter suggests amendment to the sentence “Rebuild throwing  The toilets behind the soccer canteen have been upgraded. cages…” etc, needs to reflect that a 3rd throwing cage was added during  Comments noted 2019. The locations shown of the throwing cages and the shot put rings should be amended to reflect actual locations. The outline of the “throwing sectors” for Discus and Shot Put should be amended to be more realistic. Eg. Shot Put sectors need to extend no more than 15- 20m from the throwing circle and Discus sectors need to be no greater than about 50m.  Further suggestions: - Signage should incorporate reference to Athletics facilities.  A drinking station – near the Athletics shed, would be valued by the Soccer field and AFL field as well.  Urgent prevention of erosion on the Hill area which rises from Olds 2 towards the car park – might be achieved by implementing stepped retaining walls.  Renew turf in the vicinity of the Long Jump pits and take measures to minimise the flow of dirt and debris-laden surface water into the Jumping Pits.  Upgrade/landscape the ground between the car park (at the Holley Rd end of the park) and the Amenities building and canteen/storage buildings. The area is stony, lacking grass cover, prone to erosion and relatively unsightly.  Upgrade or improve maintenance of the toilets in the Amenities building located adjacent to the soccer field and Olds 2. 34 Angie Zissis 18.02.20 18.02.20 by Pam  it is pleasing to see Council’s attention and receptiveness to the ideas  Noted - Fletcher and proposals put forward during 2019 by the community and sporting groups who use Olds Park.  St George AFC strongly supports these improvements (Olds #2) and is very pleased to observe that much of this work is nearing completion.  Noted  To maximise the benefits of these proposals we offer the following suggestions: o That the addition of another step at the bottom of the grandstand be in the form of an extended timber deck which  The draft Masterplan has been amended and now notes that it is includes underneath storage and that it be wide enough to proposed to increase the size of the AFL field (concept only enable spectators to seat themselves on camp chairs; and shown). This is to be done in consultation with the other o The stepped path from the clubhouse to the main playing field stakeholders, being Netball, Soccer and Little Athletics. be duplicated on both sides of the clubhouse, as teams exit the  Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 8 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

Item CM9 Submitter Date Date Content Comments: #: received Acknowledged change rooms from both the eastern and western sides of the building.  Landscaping around the toilet block in the short term noted on  The draft master plan however does yet not reflect the St George AFC’s plan submission which is supported by the AFL NSW/ACT Commission, to rotate, reposition and extend the length of the AFL field to accommodate women’s and senior youth competition games. Further,  Council will investigate/review all clubs storage. the addition of nets at both ends of Olds Park No.2 Field will maximise the functionality gained through the repositioning of the field. As a result  The request to extend terraced seating around the western of discussions on 12 February 2020 between Council and boundary of Oval # 1 is subject of the proposed reconfiguration of representatives of St George AFC and the AFL NSW/ACT Commission, the netball courts and skate park (these latter facilities should have we understand that the draft master plan will be amended to incorporate priority over additional seating to Oval #1) these proposed changes. In late 2019, Council advised St George AFC  The provision of pathways as requested in association with the to obtain a full survey of the Olds Park No.2 Field, to ensure the field terraced seating would be subject of detailed design rotation would not impact on Little Athletics facilities and or netball  Note the landscaping on the plan near the players boxes. courts. At a cost of $2,000, St George AFC undertook a survey which  The request for power at the players boxes is an operational we will provide to Council at our next meeting. St George AFC has also matter and not really subject of a Master Plan. The plan note re engaged with the Olds Park Netball Club and understands that the the IoT really covers this sort of provision. netball club is supportive of our proposal to reposition the field.  Council will investigate/review all clubs storage.

To enhance ….the draft master plan we offer the following suggestions:  Any changes to the sports pavilion would require an amended  The immediate surrounds of any upgraded, or new toilet block, be masterplan. appropriately landscaped or turfed, to ensure the appearance of a green, well maintained facility in this important venue location; and  Noted  In any upgraded or new toilet block, retain storage space at an existing or increased size to accommodate field line marking equipment and  council tools and equipment.  The hill area west of the existing clubhouse to the electronic scoreboard  The draft masterplan now notes that it is proposed to increase the lends itself very well to the terracing/landscaping proposal. Extending size of the AFL field (concept only shown). This is to be done in the terracing in a complete arc around this section of the ground would consultation with the other stakeholders, being Netball, Soccer and provide an excellent viewing platform for sporting spectators as well as Little Athletics. an appealing area for regular park users to sit and enjoy the views over the park.  A paved access from the existing pavilion to provide connectivity to the terraced area.  The terracing should also have some stepped or paved connectivity downwards to the field fence.  A paved walkway joining the clubhouse to the main field and around the fencing perimeter in this area would also be a valuable and attractive addition. This walkway would connect with the proposed, stepped access from the clubhouse down to the main playing field, mentioned above.  To enhance this proposal we offer the following suggestions: o Cool zones should be spread evenly around the main oval and multipurpose field. o An enhanced cool zone/facilities zone be placed in the immediate vicinity of the existing coaches boxes/player benches, on the western side of the main oval to cater for team Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 9 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

Item CM9 Submitter Date Date Content Comments: #: received Acknowledged supporters and sideline club officials on competition days. This particular cool zone should include enhanced hydration/water taps to enable the filling of team water bottles during sporting events. o This cool zone should also incorporate provision for electricity outlets to further enhance the utility of sporting teams and officials.  The inclusion of storage space within the new storage building north of Oval 3 for the clubs to share with council,  Works which would support this modernisation (of the sports pavilion) include: o Additional female sporting change rooms and facilities o Upgrading of the existing clubhouse bathrooms o Addition of a second storey with balcony to enhance spectator viewing platforms  The improvements set out in the draft master plan will cement Olds No.1 Oval’s position as a premier sporting location in Sydney. The addition of hoardings to the existing fence will enable St George AFC to enhance its sponsorship opportunities.  The improvements to Olds No.1 Oval will make it an attractive venue for the staging of junior and senior representative carnivals, NEAFL games, pre-season AFL games1. Elevated coaches’ boxes will provide coaches of elite sporting the necessary vantage points required by higher level competitions.  The current draft of the Olds Park Master Plan provides for significant improvements around the entire precinct and implementation of these proposals will greatly enhance the enjoyment and use of the precinct for local residents and sporting clubs alike. If implemented along with the additional measures we proposed above, the Master Plan will transform Olds Park from the good venue that it currently is, into an outstanding community asset that will be the envy of many councils.

35 Their ref Matthew Baigent, 19.02.20  Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Draft Olds  Males and females sharing showers are currently existing SF18/3138 AFL NSW/ACT Park Master Plan. Olds Park is the only Australian Football venue in the  Little Athletics have funding for lighting for Field 2. This will assist. Georges River LGA and is home to two long standing and successful  Comments re parking noted community clubs; the St George Dragons AFC and Penshurst Panthers  No additional amenities are proposed Junior AFC.  Yes – renewing existing safety netting with more aesthetically pleasing one  Over the past 5 years, AFL NSW/ACT have experienced double-digit  Not proposing additional amenities. This one has been recently upgraded growth in community club players, double any other state and territory in and storage assigned to clubs. Australia. Following the introduction of the elite AFL Women’s  There are a set of public toilets next to the AFL building. Competition introduced in 2017, female football continues to flourish  The draft masterplan now notes that it is proposed to increase the size of with 223% growth (from 2016-19) making NSW/ACT second only the AFL field (concept only shown). This is to be done in consultation with behind Victoria in terms of female Club participation nationally. This the other stakeholders, being Netball, Soccer and Little AthleticsNo includes over 10,000 Club Auskickers – 20% growth over the past four synthetic football pitch as Council already built 4 at other locations – well years, and AFL Sydney, which the two local clubs are a part of, is now

1 North Eastern AFL – the competition immediately below the AFL which includes the Sydney Swans, Greater Western Sydney, Gold Coast Suns and Brisbane Lions reserve grade sides as well as sides from Canberra, Queensland, Sydney and the Northern Territory. Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 10 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

Item CM9 Submitter Date Date Content Comments: #: received Acknowledged the largest community football competition in Australia. Both St George catered for in this area. AFC and Penshurst JAFC have experienced a combined 35% growth  Audio and visual upgrades – AFL will need to approach Council. over the last 4 years. Females currently make up 20% of the player This has bene permitted for other users of the park but it is subject base and this will continue to grow as each club plan to introduce more to conditions. female teams in the 2020 season.  In summary, AFL NSW/ACT supports what is outlined in the Draft Masterplan and we’ve highlighted specific areas that we’re particularly supportive towards including our feedback: o AFL NSW/ACT and both St George AFC and Penshurst JAFC provide opportunities and support boys and girls, men and women equally. We strongly believe that all amenities and changeroom areas should be unisex and accessible for people with a disability/mobility challenge. o lighting the entirety of the playing fields to a minimum of 100 lux will allow for training usage to be spread across all sporting grounds, and appropriate wayfinding lighting for volunteers, coaches and parents. The lighting will also enable training to take place in a safe, well illuminated environment. o maximise and upgrade existing parking areas, including appropriate lighting and emergency vehicle access to ensure both parking areas are safe and inclusive for all users. o Lighting is currently inadequate at the multipurpose field, and the multipurpose field has no access to changerooms for boys and girls to get changed in. Addressing this is critical given the growth of youth girls playing AFL. Potential locations could be with the proposed new storage building or added to the existing amenities block servicing Olds 3 soccer fields. o Childrens play areas and exercise hubs - Positioning these facilities safely away from goal posts will mitigate the likelihood of footballs landing in these areas. o When considering new storage buildings, we would also suggest the provision of a canteen and unisex changerooms to support the users of the multipurpose field. Currently there are no changerooms available for users of the multipurpose field. A minimum 5m safety run off area should be considered. A successful example of a dual use building with rebound walls for tennis and or basketball users exists in Heffron Park, Maroubra. o Covered spectator seating would be well received by both AFL and cricket spectators and would enhance the experience should Olds Park host major fixtures in the future. A good example exists at Bruce Purser Reserve, Kellyville which has previously hosted elite AFL fixtures. o We would recommend that upgrades be considered to public toilet and amenities in the existing sports pavilion. o A demolition and rebuild of the public toilets would be appropriate. The inclusion of a covered and sealed area from the public toilets to the sports pavilion would be appropriate for Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 11 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

Item CM9 Submitter Date Date Content Comments: #: received Acknowledged sport and recreation users, similar to new amenities building at Renown Park. Additional requests:  Regarding the multipurpose field, commonly referred to as Olds 2, we would recommend grass netball courts 6, 10, 11 & 12 have portable goal posts to allow the multipurpose field to be as large as possible to accommodate youth and adults matches. Behind goal netting/fence could be considered as a safety precaution to ensure balls would not enter residential properties.  Consider the multipurpose field to become a synthetic field in the future, given forecast population growth and the benefits of synthetic surfaces increasing the capacity for existing and new users; and managing use on other natural turf sports fields. Synthetic fields also allow us to accommodate growing female teams within our game and ensure that they are fully accommodated. For example, similar to what is proposed at the redeveloped Penshurst Park  Audio and visual upgrades ie, PA system to accommodate elite AFL fixtures and the flexibility to host movie nights/moonlight cinema (similar to North Sydney Oval and Centennial Park) in the future. 36 Natasha Clayton 14.02.20  16 teams – boys and girls – 350+ players  No additional amenities – will consider rebuilding existing ones to  Mentioned they were responsible for the grant that allowed the current accommodate the additional facilities. Penshurst RSL upgrade to the multipurpose field playing surface  All other comments noted/answered above Panthers JAFC  When considering new toilet buildings, we would also suggest the provision of a canteen and clubroom for the Penshurst RSL Panthers JAFC along with 4 unisex change rooms to support the users of Olds Park Field 02. Currently there are no change rooms available for users of the Olds Park Field 02 for boys and girls to get changed in. Focusing on this is critical given the growth of youth girls playing AFL in this area (the club include a plan for the proposed toilet block – but with no dimensions – with 4 changerooms with showers, canteen, clubroom and public toilets)  The inclusion of a covered and sealed area from the public toilets to the sports pavilion would be appropriate for sport and recreation users.  Penshurst RSL Panthers JAFC supports the removal, of the existing baseball net and golf cage. These two items are not used and unsafe only providing a climbing hazard for young children.  Penshurst RSL Panthers JAFC supports the idea of timed LED lighting as it is currently inadequate. As a major patron to Olds Park Field 02, we fill that this item is very important. The lighting will allow training to take place in a safe, well illuminated environment for coaches, players, parents and volunteers. This will allow Penshurst RSL Panthers JAFC Club to accommodate more teams to train on Olds Park Field 02, thus reducing the amount of traffic flow on Olds Park Field 01.  We strongly believe that all amenities and change rooms in the area should be unisexed and accessible for people with a disability or, who are mobility challenged.  The existing co - share club rooms will benefit with the following Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 12 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

Item CM9 Submitter Date Date Content Comments: #: received Acknowledged upgrades, not only for cosmetic features, but a safety reasons as well. o A stepped path from the pavilion to the main oval on both sides of the Grandstand to the Oval Gates. o A step off for the lower edge of grandstand onto the grassed area. o We also agree with suggested upgrades to the toilet and amenities inside the existing sports pavilion.  Provide a new storage building for maintenance equipment between the two ovals. This building can also provide an unbroken wall to allow for combined use (rebound walls) on both sides of it, that can be utilised by either basketball and or tennis players.  Penshurst RSL Panthers JAFC is a family club and we would encourage an area to accommodate any outdoor events. o This area would provide an informal stage, lighting and seating. As well some audio and visual system to be included that could accommodate movie nights and the flexibility to host exclusive AFL games. o It could be shaded by trees and or some sort of cover. o This area could also have and provide a picnic and spectator area. The area would also use some sort of shaded playground for younger ages.  Support cool zones  Also wish for removable goat posts for the netball courts on the multipurpose field (appears a coordinated response from the three AFL submitters) 3. FEEDBACK DOCUMENTED BY ALAN GINNS AND PAM FLETCHER AT COMMUNITY CONSULT KIOSKS HELD ONSITE:  dated 6 Feb 2020 (7am-11am and 3pm-7pm)  dated 15 Feb 2020 (10am-2pm)

Summary table of comments

Topic: Comments by park users and responders to kiosk opportunity: Number of Comments: responders making specific comment: Boundaries Concerned that proposed bollarded boundary on Forest Rd will not safely 2 Recommend a solution that combines planting and a new fence that improves the view onto the park, provides contain children in the park – retain existing fence – also contains balls within containment of children and balls and increases the number of opportunities to access the park the park Don’t remove shrubs from Forest Rd boundary as they provide a buffer from 1 Amend the plan to keep the shrubs and prune them to add passive surveillance. the traffic noise generated along Forest Rd Lack of crossing points on Stoney Creek Rd deter users from walking or 1 Not supported – Stoney Creek road is a State road. parking in Stoney Creek Rd to access the park Circuit path Most walkers are happy for improvements but do not change the essential 3 Noted character / operation of the park Walkers use park on a frequent basis and complete the circuit a number of 1 Noted times at each visit Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 13 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

Topic: Comments by park users and responders to kiosk opportunity: Number of Comments: responders making specific comment: Shared path is dangerous – separate walkers and cyclists – need directional 9 Add chicanes to path to slow bike riders / consider new pavement type to separate directional walkers / widen arrows – in poor condition – make wider – add lighting path and upgrade surface / ensure no tripping points caused by pavement section / maybe install etiquette signs (basic keep to the left) / add lighting to plan text note Realign path away from boundaries 2 Noted Replace path with bitumen surface not concrete – better for runners 1 Noted Doesn’t feel safe before dawn – insufficient lighting 1 Add lighting to circuit path text note Not lit between netball courts and existing toilet block in SE corner – issue for 1 Add lighting to circuit path text note girls playing night-time netball (need an adult to accompany them or they take a short cut across the bank below the sports pavilion to stay in view) Drainage issues over the path cause damage to surface and erosion of edges 1 Detail design issue – drainage issues should be addressed in the provision of the new / upgrade path Would like a soft running track alongside circuit path for runners eg sand 1 Limited capacity to double up on the circuit path – include a text note on plan to consider soft surface Coffee outlet Need coffee outlet in park – safety issue (dangerous) re crossing Forest Rd or 1 Café’s are permitted. Coffee vans permitted but require lease/licence with Council George St by pedestrians to buy elsewhere Dog park Provide an off leash area 1 Not suitable for an off leash area Park not suited to off leash dog park 1 Noted Exercise Supports existing and would like more / upgrade existing / add chin ups item 2 Noted – add text note to plan to upgrade existing gym equipment equipment General Supportive of scheme 3 Noted Park is great – good mix of cultural and sporting uses 1 Noted Well used and well managed 1 Noted Enhance existing facilities – do not take away any 1 Noted Liberty swing Local resident has never seen it in use 1 Noted Library Don’t relocate from site / easily accessible / on bus route / always busy / why 2 Library Service review is underway at present. The draft Library Strategy is on public exhibition and inviting centralise such facilities community feedback.

Is a council presence in the park during the day / a point of contact 1 Noted Support library within a community centre 2 Noted Maintenance Toilets not very clean 1 Noted Disabled toilet / MLAK / cleaning 1 Noted Bins near SE playground smell of dog faeces 1 Noted Nee more bins near NW car park 1 Noted Multipurpose oval Don’t fence field – leave open for public use 1 Noted Do not provide an electronic scoreboard to this field / do not want more AFL 1 Noted sirens through the day Enlarge AFL field to extend onto grassed netball courts (AFL rep): 1 The draft masterplan now notes that it is proposed to increase the size of the AFL field (concept only  will require removal goal posts to impacted courts shown). This is to be done in consultation with the other stakeholders, being Netball, Soccer and Little  add a loose ball at northern end Athletics  will be a field for women and masters (can tolerate a smaller field)  AFL rep indicated an area survey had been prepared by the club to show desired field and court locations  Coordination with netball club required to ensure this solution works for both codes Netball hard Need better lighting / poorly lit – lights shine in players eyes 1 Ensure lighting is improved in reconfiguration in the long term / improve existing lighting in the short term courts Concerned re ability to reconfigure court locations without creating ‘a hole’ / 1 Detail design issue / see note made above under General Observations - A less frequent regime of slashing, concerned that comps won’t work well over two levels / concerns re drainage leaving grass no shorter than 30mm would be more beneficial to the growth of the lawn areas. Particularly Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 14 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

Topic: Comments by park users and responders to kiosk opportunity: Number of Comments: responders making specific comment: onto courts / issue with sediment on courts currently around the netball hardcourts, where scalped grass is exposing dirt, which then erodes, depositing on the playing surface of the courts. In the short term, renovate edges of hard courts against erosion and sedimentation onto court surface.

Use of courts by skaters when netballers wish to play 1 Operational / maybe an etiquette sign / ranger patrols Hard courts are essential as grass is slippery (also balls don’t bounce as well) 1 Noted Old Sports Club Happy to see replaced with a community centre 2 Noted Club doesn’t need 3 greens though has recently upgraded the most eastern 1 Noted green Is viable / one of only two clubs in the area 1 The draft Masterplan has been amended in respect of the club. The Draft Masterplan now allows for the the opportunity to co-locate a multi purpose community centre, library pop-up space / events facility / public toilets / café dining plus expansion of parking with the existing bowling club Lease expires in 2023. Great club but not well patronised / rotating restaurant operators / Meals on 1 Noted Wheels (on ground floor) has helped viability Lease expires in 2022 (club approached Council for new lease but was told to 1 The draft Masterplan has been amended in respect of the club. The Draft Masterplan now allows for the the hold off) opportunity to co-locate a multi purpose community centre, library pop-up space / events facility / public toilets / café dining plus expansion of parking with the existing bowling club Lease expires in 2023.

Is an activity for older people / currently hold Pilate classes / can lease out 2 Noted venue for community activities Replacement of club by a Community Centre is an issue as the site is 1 Noted landlocked and accessed by a narrow road Oval #1 Provide water taps at players boxes (AFL rep) 1 Not really subject of a master plan Provide synthetic track for athletics around oval (8 lanes) 1 Insufficient area to accommodate / synthetic surface Parking Residents on Forest Rd routinely are parked in over the weekend by users in 1 Noted Olds Park (sports comps) / existing parking is inadequate Playground Want bigger playground for more diverse range of children 1 Proposed to enlarge both playgrounds and to cater for all accessible and age groups Skate park Need bigger skate park eg Scarborough Beach in WA (netball hardcourts used 1 Noted to be the skate park area) Problem with noise generated by current use of skate park and hardcourts 1 Noted during the night / do not want facility in proposed location / existing skate ramps are dangerous Relocate skate park to another site eg Mortdale Community Centre 1 Noted Should stay in current location (comment by netball rep – are concerned re the 1 Noted new configuration and ongoing drainage issues) Soccer field Add terraced seating 1 Noted Provide link path to soccer field from NW corner 1 Noted Need 1m high fence around soccer field to contain balls 1 Noted Toilets Good to have female change facilities but not unisex toilets / rainbow toilets 1 Noted Concerns re relocating the toilet block in SW corner closer to the property 1 Noted boundary re impacts on residents (lighting / security / odour) Trees Protect existing Turpentines 1 Already noted on plan Trees have fallen or been removed but they have never been replaced / 1 Already noted on plan to add new trees replace trees and add more Olds Park Master Plan – dated 3 March 2020 15 | P a g e Community Consultation feedback and responses

Topic: Comments by park users and responders to kiosk opportunity: Number of Comments: responders making specific comment: Vandalism / Soccer field – care recently drove over field 1 Noted unauthorised access