Bankstown Community Plan 2021 1 Bankstown’S Future – in Your Hands I Am Pleased to Present to You the Bankstown I Am Pleased to Present 2021

Bankstown Community Plan Bankstown’s future – in your hands 2021 The Community Vision

Bankstown’s community is proud of its history and confident in its future as a thriving centre of Greater Sydney. Our diverse population will continue to live and work together in harmony. Bankstown residents will enjoy the services and facilities of a prosperous, growing city with lively neighbourhoods and activities for people of all ages. Bankstown will be a modern, active community with quality transport infrastructure, clean waterways, pristine bushland and great community spaces and parks.

February 2011

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Consultation and research documents were compiled by Bankstown City Council. Thank you to all who contributed to the Plan.

For further information contact:

City Strategy Unit, Bankstown City Council, PO Box 8, Bankstown NSW 1885

Phone: 9707 9484 Fax: 9707 9070 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bankstowncommunityplan.com.au Bankstown Community Plan 2021 1 Bankstown’s future – in your hands I am pleased to present to you the Bankstown I am pleased to present 2021. Community Plan Bankstown Community Plan The purpose of the for 10 year vision is to capture the community’s its planning the future and to guide Council in area. and management of the local government community Based entirely on feedback from the on and our stakeholders this plan concentrates in the next seven City Directions for Bankstown

MAYOR OF BANKSTOWN MAYOR Clr Tania Mihailuk Clr Tania

ten years. The City Directions outline the community’s aspirations for aspirations the community’s The City Directions outline ten years. Bankstown by 2021. is nearing 200,000 and is predicted to population Bankstown’s In 2011, challenges and opportunities to create There are both grow even more. a city for our future generations. with all tiers of This plan can only be realised in partnership to residents and businesses and Council looks forward government, priorities. working with you to achieve these now we must all unite to realise the city’s The bar has been set high, you will I hope invest and visit. work, potential as a great place to live, all seek for the future. join me to deliver the Bankstown we Message from the Mayor Message

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• Liveable • Connected • Green • Provide • Enjoy • Invest • Lead 38 Message from the Mayor Message from the Bankstown at a glance Planning for the community About the Bankstown Community Plan City Directions Framework The Integrated Planning and Reporting Where are we now? Our city and demographics Population Health and wellbeing Industry and employment The NSW planning context Bringing the community’s wishes to life Bankstown Community Plan principles What did the community say? Community engagement timeline of engagement Principles Community engagement objectives How was the community engaged? What they told us Exhibition of the Plan Where will we be in 10 years? City Directions Beacon ideas How will we get there? with the community Working Service levels Engaging Council staff stakeholders Key How will we know we have arrived? The State of our City Report Annual Report Developing performance measures of the Plan Review

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What we’re aiming to achieve under each direction How we plan to achieve each goal come to life, make the Plan To Council has prepared a four an and year Delivery Program Plan to annual Operational detail and report on our actions The Delivery and achievements. is reviewed in line Program cycle to electoral with Council’s ensure it is meeting the outcomes sought within the Bankstown Community Plan. tracked progress will be The Plan’s against major trends and identified targets and will be assessed on statistical data and further community consultation. Identify where we want to be in 2021 City Direction Goals Actions Long Term About the Bankstown About the Bankstown Plan Community document The Plan is a strategic that outlines the 10 year vision for Bankstown and guides activities to achieve Council’s planning Council’s this vision. financial and workforce for asset, management will also be into the Plan. integrated The Bankstown Community Plan is built around seven City a set of Directions which have goals and long term actions:

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r ve Ri es rg eo LANSDOWN G Planning for the Planning for community PlanThe Bankstown Community history acknowledges the area’s and identity and aims to realise the vision for the future. community’s While Council has a key role in shaping the future of our city, there are other key stakeholders who pay a vital role – our local business and residents, organisations community industry, agencies. and state and federal The success of the Plan will lie in its ability to develop strong partnerships with our community and key organisations and take a coordinated approach to meeting needs. the community’s

Bankstown at a glance Bankstown at Bankstown City Council original acknowledges the both past custodians of its land, Bankstown is now and present. known for its diversity and strong by its Shaped sense of identity. to new migrants attractiveness and its strong community has grown Bankstown spirit, from working class roots to a commercially diverse area with a focus on specialised industries and jobs for locals. Bankstown is one of the few places in the state you can get to boat or plane. car, train, by road, The city is well serviced by two lines and major roads which rail the offer quick access to Sydney, international airport and other major centres. The area is home to Bankstown the busiest general Airport, and Australia, airport in aviation industrial and technology centres and such as the Condell Park Industrial Precincts Milperra Industrial/ and Chullora Park. Technology Bankstown enjoys excellent health with and education facilities, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, Sydney Western the University of Bankstown Campus and three – Bankstown, campuses TAFE and Padstow. Chullora Overview Long Term Action Action Long Term City Direction to make a goal happen for Council An action / program A signpost of what Bankstown wants to achieve in the next 10 years to achieve in the next 10 A signpost of what Bankstown wants Goal aim or outcome of a City Direction and specific A measurable Structure of the Plan City Directions to assist in the a Community Engagement Strategy Council developed The Community Bankstown Community Plan. development of the identified the key stakeholders and developed Engagement Strategy to seek their input. many ways Council has gathered process, As part of the community engagement ideas on the future and developed seven City the community’s There are strong linkages across the City Directions for 2021. and to encourage Council will work Directions and related goals. units between key Council support opportunities for collaboration to deliver these City Directions. and stakeholders to work together go to Section 3, of each of the City Directions, a full description For ‘Where will we be in 10 years?’.

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6 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Bankstown Community Plan 2021 7 Bankstown’s future – in your hands A city with an engaged community A city with an innovative, responsive and well managed Council A city that promotes long term economic and employment growth A city of lifelong learners A city that meets the demand for professional and specialised employment opportunities A city that provides for of youth a greater range employment opportunities A city that is harmonious, A city that is harmonious, inclusive and welcoming and vibrant A cosmopolitan, dynamic city A city with a broad range of recreation and leisure opportunities A creative city that provides artistic and cultural opportunities A city with high quality servicesA city with high quality needs catering for day-to-day communityA city that meets health and wellbeing needs A city that is clean and safe Lead - - Invest - - - - Enjoy - - - - Provide - - -

A city that protects the of its living biodiversity value spaces and corridors A city that improves its waterways A city with accessible parks and open space catering to all ages and cultures A city that is a leader in sustainability of its energy and resources water A city that reduces pollution, resource consumption and recycling and waste advances services all users A city with public transport systems that meet the needs of workers and visitors residents, A city with convenient, equitable and accessible parking A city with a safe and street network for integrated A city that is well planned, planned, A city that is well and sustainable attractive affordable, A city that provides and sustainable attractive housing A city with high quality community assets A city that protects and promotes its history and identity Green ------Connected - Liveable - - - - expenditure statements highlighting factors that may affect financial performance different scenarios financial performance Long Term Financial Strategy Term Long Strategy Workforce Asset Management Strategy

Long Term Financial Strategy Long Term Financial sustainability is one of the key issues facing local government due to factors such as cost shifting from other levels of ageing infrastructure government, on revenue and constraints growth. Term 10 year Long Council’s the contains Financial Strategy following components: • Projected income and • Balance sheet and cash flow • Sensitivity analysis – • Financial modelling for • Methods of monitoring Resourcing Strategy Resourcing provides The Resourcing Strategy Council will information on how implement responsibilities from taking into the Community Plan, finances account our workforce, The Resourcing and assets. will enable Council to Strategy deliver services to the community in the most sustainable way. Resourcing Strategy Council’s contains the following strategies: 1. 2. 3. esourcing Strategy R ogram eport 1 year 4 years 10 years+ Bankstown Annual R Community Plan Operational Plan Delivery Pr The Integrated The Integrated Reporting Planning and Framework The aim of the NSW Integrated Planning and Reporting is to improve the way Framework long term planning that Council’s needs. meets the community’s below outlines The diagram Integrated Bankstown Council’s and shows Planning Framework the relationship between the the Bankstown Community Plan, Delivery Resourcing Strategy, Plan. and Operational Program

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8 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Bankstown Community Plan 2021 9 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Operational Plan Bankstown City Council’s Plan supports the Operational and provides Delivery Program details of the individual projects and activities that will be undertaken each year to achieve the commitments made in the Delivery Program. Delivery Program Delivery Program details The Delivery Program need to be the activities that undertaken to implement the established by the strategies Bankstown Community Plan within the resources available. It is intended to be a single reference for all principal activities undertaken by the elected Council during its four All plans, year term of office. activities and funding projects, allocations are directly linked to the Delivery Program. assets and management practices enhance their assets to provide a defined level of service in the most cost- effective way 2. Asset Management Strategy 2. Asset Management Asset Management The 10 year guides the planning, Strategy operation, construction, maintenance and disposal of assets needed to meet requirements of the Bankstown Community Asset the Specifically Plan. provides Management Strategy details of the following: • The current status of Council’s • How Council will improve or • A risk assessment matrix • The actions and resources 3. Asset Management Plans Bankstown Council has developed Asset Management Plans four to detail the management of Council assets in the following areas: infrastructure • Buildings and other structures • and recreation Parks • Roads and transport • Stormwater Asset Management Plan Each provides a long term assessment of the asset activities and actions The required to deliver services. plans include costs associated with rehabilitation and maintenance, Council’s replacement of assets. Asset Management Plans have been presented as separate documents. recruitment and planning and mapping retention 1. Asset Management Policy 1. Asset Management Policy Asset Council’s Management aims to provide clear Policy direction for asset management the for and sets the framework Asset of Council’s preparation Plans. and Management Strategy Council has infrastructure and Council has infrastructure other assets that would cost about $1.143 billion to build today. These assets need to be managed in the most appropriate manner on behalf of and to service the community. Asset Management Planning • Equity and diversity • Knowledge management • Staff selection, • Learning and development • Leadership and succession • skills identification Workforce Workforce Strategy Workforce Workforce four year Council’s identifies current Strategy gaps; workforce challenges, and resources needed to meet Community Plan commitments. includes: Strategy Workforce The Bankstown Community Plan 2021 10 Bankstown’s future – in your hands

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Where are we now? Where Section One Section Looking at Bankstown from a cultural, demographic and regional context demographic Looking at Bankstown from a cultural, south Bankstown is located in Sydney’s allows us to plan for the future. Bankstown is a residential, 20km from the Sydney CBD. western suburbs, commercial and industrial area which covers 78 sq km and includes 25 suburbs. Bankstown is surrounded by the local government areas of Canterbury, and Hurstville Strathfield, Parramatta, Fairfield, Auburn, Liverpool, Canterbury Hume Highway, Major arterial roads such as the Sutherland. our local Stacey Street and Rookwood Road traverse the M5, Road, government area. Our city

Bankstown Community Plan 2021 12 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Bankstown Community Plan 2021 13 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Industry and Industry and employment period of Bankstown is in a with much of the transition, area undergoing industrial particularly restructuring, Most manufacturing industries. Bankstown businesses (91.5 per cent) are small to medium enterprises with workforces of These businesses are less than 20. predominantly active in retailing, property and wholesaling, construction business services, and manufacturing. The city is home to industry automotive leaders in aeronautics, metal components and service, machine tooling and fabrication, paint manufacturing, engineering, technology-based metal and furniture plastics engineering, printing and logistics. production, statistics Key (7 per Vietnam

have diabetes or high blood diabetes or high blood have with as compared glucose, 7.4% of NSW with as compared are obese, 17.4% of NSW suffer from high and very as high psychological distress, compared with 11.5% of NSW Only 32.1 per cent of the Only 32.1 per cent hold Bankstown population education post-high school qualifications. the most common In Bankstown, overseas birth places are Lebanon (8 per cent), cent) and China (3 per cent). Our overseas-born population with 32.3 per totals 35.8 per cent, cent from a non-English speaking background. Health and wellbeing The life expectancy of Bankstown residents is 78.8 years for male This is and 84.8 for females. to the rest of NSW. comparable Statistics of Bureau Australian The publicises an index to rank Australia areas across geographic according to their socio-economic According to 2006 characteristics. is the 4th most Bankstown figures, local government disadvantaged area in the Sydney Statistical Division. NSW Health also publishes data pertaining to adult health (aged 16 and over). include: • 8.0% of Bankstown residents • 20% of Bankstown residents • 11.9% of Bankstown residents Sydney – Western – site Velodrome Airport – the campuses TAFE sporting fields a premier cricket facility Bankstown campus employing 61,200 people and Lake Gillawarna busiest general aviation airport aviation busiest general in Australia Cup World of Olympic and cycling events Bankstown’s population is population is Bankstown’s 183,157 with an additional 12,000 people expected to move into the area in the next 10 years. Most suburbs are expected to with the increase in population, key drivers being redevelopment opportunities in the Bankstown CBD and infill development in older suburbs such as Padstow and Yagoona. Bankstown In the next 10 years, expects a significant increase in young adults and young families to our who will be attracted medium density housing. Population and Population demographics • 300 public parks with 177 • Three • More than 90 schools • – Bankstown Memorial Oval Our city includes: • Bankstown • Dunc Gray • Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital • University of • Around 7300 businesses • Georges River National Park Local area and land use planning the NSW Government In 2006, asked Bankstown to accommodate an additional 22,000 dwellings and 6000 new jobs over the This equates to next 25 years. a target of 880 new dwellings a In the same period, year to 2031. the population of Bankstown is projected to grow at an average with of 0.7 per cent, annual rate a projected decline in the average household size. Area Plans translate Local goals into the community’s a set of local improvements The Local and developments. Environmental Plan is an important tool for mapping out the different types of The development. Bankstown Development Control Plan 2005 sets out how these developments as well should function and look; as managing their impacts on the local environment and amenity. Council strategies The Bankstown Community community’s Plan describes the hopes and needs in light of the regional context and informs the future development of Council’s These Council strategies strategies. explain how the organisation will go about understanding, funding maintaining, improving, services and delivering its various and assets. Better transport and Better transport liveable cities Supporting business and jobs Education and training Health System Clean energy and environmental protection Stronger communities Community safety

The Sydney Metropolitan Strategy is the The Metropolitan Strategy the plan for long term strategic The growth of Sydney to 2031. act as Subregional Strategies draft long for the a broad framework term development of the area, guiding government investment and linking local and state planning issues. The NSW State Plan The NSW State Plan 2010 outlines a vision for the future The State Plan identifies of NSW. seven key priorities and targets for NSW: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The NSW planning The NSW planning context The Bankstown Community to Plan provides a framework guide Council in its planning and management of Bankstown while the taking into consideration objectives set out in regional plans such as the in the NSW State Plan West and Metropolitan Strategy’s Subregional Strategy. Central

Bankstown Community Plan 2021 14 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Bankstown Community Plan 2021 15 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Bankstown Arts Centre Arts Centre is The Bankstown a $5 million project which will provide flexible multipurpose spaces accommodating local arts groups and a venue for hire by community groups. Bankstown Community Plan: City Direction – Enjoy Goal – A creative city that provides artistic and cultural opportunities Action > Develop and Long Term promote the heritage and culture of diverse communities Bankstown’s through a range of programs Henry Lawson Drive Henry Lawson Bike Path to the Henry The latest upgrade consists Drive Bike Path Lawson of a new path and bridge over Creek through Gordon Milperra This new bike Reserve. Parker path provides better access to adds to Council’s recreation areas, bike network and connects to the regional Bay to Mountains route. Bankstown Community Plan: City Direction – Connected Goal – A city with a safe and integrated street network for all users a well Action > Provide Long Term planned and integrated network of on and off road bicycle routes Long Term Action > Plan to Long Term accommodate growth and change to reposition Bankstown for residential investment and renewal > Improve design quality and sustainability standards across all development Goal – A city that is well planned, attractive and sustainable Bankstown Community Plan: City Direction – Lead Council is working with key the community stakeholders, and businesses to revitalise neighbourhoods with the aim of providing employment opportunities and improving the natural residential amenity, environment and infrastructure. Local area planning The following are examples of how Council is working with other levels of government to turn your ideas into projects. City Direction, The relevant Action are Term Goal and Long described for each project. Bringing the Bringing the community’s wishes to life distribution of resources and promoted access to the economic resources and services essential to meet their basic needs and to improve their quality of life better opportunities for genuine participation and consultation about decisions affecting their lives NSW Social Justice Principles NSW Social Justice local government Social justice for to ensuring: means a commitment • Equity – there is fairness in the • Rights – rights are recognised • fairer Access – people have • – people have Participation Bankstown Community Bankstown Community Plan principles Line Quadruple Bottom The Quadruple Bottom Line chosen was (QBL) framework to ensure that the Bankstown Community Plan would be a holistic balanced and have The QBL framework approach. for sustainability allows Council of consideration to incorporate development, social and cultural environmental quality, economic prosperity and civic leadership to address the issues that face Bankstown as a city. has been This framework into every part of the integrated development of the Bankstown The framework Community Plan. will continue to be reflected in all documents and plans related to the Bankstown Community Plan. In implementing the Bankstown Council will Community Plan, take into account the following social justice and sustainability These principles state principles. what we are trying to achieve and planning define some favourable outcomes.

Bankstown Community Plan 2021 16 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Bankstown Community Plan 2021 17 Bankstown’s future – in your hands – where there are threats – where there are of serious or irreversible lack environmental damage, of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation – fairness and generations equal access to opportunities as well both in our lifetimes, as for future generations the declining environmental situation means there is an to take immediate imperative action to become more sustainable and to make continual improvement protect biological diversity and maintain essential ecological processes and life-support systems • behaviour Precautionary • Equity within and between • Continual improvement – • Ecological integrity – to recognition that sustainability nor cannot be achieved, significant progress made without the support it, toward and involvement of the whole community integration of environmental, of environmental, integration social and economic in decision considerations making • Community involvement – • – the effective Integration The principles contained in Australia’s Agenda 21 and for Ecologically National Strategy Sustainable Development are They compatible concepts. councils to promote encourage economic local environmental, These and social sustainability. principles are: The United Nations – Local The United Nations the National Agenda 21 and Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development Bankstown Community Plan 2021 18 Bankstown’s future – in your hands

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community say? community What did the What Section Two Section Leadership Environment, Social, Develop the vision Develop community goals Develop long term actions Exhibit the plan Community research Advisory committee meetings Summit Youth Written submissions forum (ongoing) Web Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 Phase 1 – Economic, • Future Forum • sessions • Feedback • • Information sessions • Community events • Neighbourhood forums • Community engagement timeline Community engagement implemented was The Community Engagement Strategy through the following phases. • Residents’ panel survey • The community engagement process has shown that the Bankstown process has shown that The community engagement and positive about the future. passionate community is diverse, convenient multiculturalism, and appreciate the area’s Residents value proximity to the Georges open space and local amenities, location, feel very connected to their neighbourhoods and Our residents River. area. feel a sense of pride in the Bankstown

Bankstown Community Plan 2021 20 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Bankstown Community Plan 2021 21 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Term local suburbs and Goals for the City community Actions for Council and other stakeholders measures • Identify priority issues for • Develop City Directions • Determine Long Community engagement Community objectives the Community The objectives of are to: Engagement Strategy • Develop a vision for our • Develop performance

and transparent and effective integrity and respect inclusive • Our processes will be informed • will be fair, We Principles of engagement Principles is Bankstown City Council principles guided by the core of public participation and community These engagement. principles were formally adopted Community in Council’s and are listed Engagement Policy below: • will act with honesty, We Over 1200 face-to-face discussions 405 community members attended 559 community members attended 110 young people between the ages of 14 and 22 attended Over 2500 website visits 480 written responses received comments) (eg surveys, Responses Council engaged with key stakeholders by attending issue- meeting with based forums, advisory committees and groups briefing interagency was Community awareness at six neighbourhood raised and festivals information sessions, neighbourhood centres Six neighbourhood forums were held to focus on local issues held to future forums were Four social, focus on environmental, economic and civic leadership issues Summit A Youth online website with An interactive established forums was www.bankstowncommunityplan. com.au The members of the Bankstown were surveyed Residents Panel Reply-paid survey postcards were handed out at key locations How was the community engaged? How was the a number of were engaged through The Bankstown community mechanisms. Engagement method

Bankstown Community Plan 2021 22 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Bankstown Community Plan 2021 23 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Exhibition of the plan Exhibition of the In order to complete Plan, Bankstown Community Council conducted three final These sets of engagement. sessions were carried out to confirm the community’s discuss partnership feedback, opportunities with other agencies own plans and develop Council’s The information and actions. derived from these sessions has into the final been incorporated Bankstown Community Plan. Council will continue to engage and discuss partnership opportunities with the community and stakeholders during the implementation and review of the Bankstown Community Plan. www.bankstowncommunityplan. com.au to resolve environmental and “quick wins” in delivering the Plan difference to the city issues the city economic issues that most concern them neighbourhoods and the city of Bankstown • Their priorities for the city • for them to be involved Ways • Ideas to make the biggest • The social, • Their big ideas for Bankstown • Some • What is working well in • their about What they value • Their vision for the future What they told us What they told The community engagement been incorporated findings have into each stage of the Bankstown development. Community Plan’s The community has told us: Bankstown Community Plan 2021 24 Bankstown’s future – in your hands

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be in 10 years? be in 10 Where will we Where Section Three Section appearance and amenity of and amenity of appearance developments in Bankstown considers the existing of the streetscape character locality development is within walking distance of facilities and infrastructure and change to reposition Bankstown for residential investment and renewal sustainability standards across all development biodiversity and quantity, and energy into Bankstown’s Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan spaces in the CBD and town centres local environment of industrial areas A city that provides affordable, attractive and sustainable housing • Enhance the functional • Ensure new development • Ensure new residential A city that is well planned, A city that is well sustainable attractive and • growth Plan to accommodate • Improve design quality and • quality water Incorporate • Expand and enhance public • and Improve the infrastructure facilities and shops community facilities can better meet your needs of the heritage sites in Bankstown What can I do? • community Support local • Council about how Tell • about and visit one Read Liveable to retain wants Our community built heritage, the character, sense of community and village atmosphere of Bankstown’s The community suburbs. to look to the future by wants environmentally incorporating design sensitive and attractive features into local centres and community assets. Council has a role in ensuring that future development identity retains Bankstown’s while responding and character The built to future growth. heritage of Bankstown provides our community with a sense of and pride and history identity, makes an important contribution of the city. to the character Local area planning can create by local town centres vibrant retaining essential goods and residential keeping services, options affordable and providing facilities to cater to Bankstown’s growing population.

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• Proximity to key services and Condition of facilities reports • Condition • Community satisfaction Potential partners Potential and education providers Local government associations, community members. Regional organisations. research, heritage, for transport, Government agencies responsible and local government. infrastructure population, planning, Measure Design Accessible facilities, • City aesthetics services and businesses local civic precinct in the Bankstown CBD and community education community groups to preserve historic homes heritage areas, and restore main attractions Bankstown for future generations incorporate outdoor spaces incorporate for key infrastructure to meet future community needs • best Establish Sydney’s • heritage into plans Integrate • with developers and Work • Capture the history of • Plan community centres to A city that protects and promotes its history and identity • Develop and rollout asset plans • infrastructure Plan and provide A city with high quality A city with high community assets

around and through the city to obtain a better understanding and needs of public transport opportunities infrastructure, of transport services and information government to provide reliable for all users public transport hop off providing a hop on, people to bus to transport key services and attractions councils, transport bodies and bodies transport councils, to other levels of government transport develop an integrated for Bankstown framework of how people expect to move around and then plan local centres to suit needs governments for a firm funding commitment and timetable for the M5 expansion and cleaner more attractive points and gateways city arrival to the city A city with public transport systems that meet the needs of residents, workers and visitors • Conduct a study of movements • Improve the accessibility • Lobby other levels of • Investigate the feasibility of • neighbouring with Work • Develop a good understanding • Lobby state and federal • Design and maintain safer, efficient and regular trips better public transport in your area Bankstown by implementing safe for safe roads, strategies safe vehicles and safe speeds, people facilities eg bike lockers and racks signage to improve visibility and movement around Bankstown frequently for pedestrians, cyclists, cyclists, for pedestrians, mobility-impaired groups and users public transport network of on-road integrated and off-road bicycle routes consistent speed limits on local streets and improve road safety • Organise a carpool for • Form an action group to get A city with a safe and integrated street network for all users • Improve road safety in • Provide cycling and pedestrian • and install more street Upgrade • safe, Have What can I do? • Use public transport more • Improve access and mobility • Provide a well planned and Connected The community wants a well The community wants network, connected transport with services and infrastructure that serve their needs while efficient and being sustainable, and cycling Walking affordable. by paths are increasingly valued high car Our the community. coupled with an ownership rates, increasing number of our residents cars over other forms of favouring means that a number of transport, high our local road networks have This makes levels of congestion. through the management of traffic The our city a key priority. community has also expressed requesting concern over parking, more convenient parking close to businesses but with better enforcement of timing and restrictions. Planning for local areas should aim to reduce the reliance vehicles and fossil on private multi- fuels in an integrated Installing more modal network. designated bike and pedestrian paths connecting key locations around the city can provide and sustainable transport practical will Council options to driving. investigate the provision of better and congestion public transport management initiatives and continue to advocate to the state government on behalf of our community.

Bankstown Community Plan 2021 28 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Bankstown Community Plan 2021 29 Bankstown’s future – in your hands times Travel Accessible parking and using walking usage • Public transport Potential partners Potential community taxi companies, advocates and associations, Transport bus companies and commuters. providers, transport safety, community for justice, Government agencies responsible and infrastructure. transport enforcement, law Measure Connectivity • Cycling, public transport Parking • Bicycle usage in residential areas • Footpaths of the LGA • Bus coverage • • Carpark utilisation and nominal fees for parking parking restrictions developing perimeter parking outside of congested areas and shuttling commuters into the CBD businesses and public transport environmentally friendly options for the transport community in Bankstown residents with the support residents with the needed for them to be able to effectively advocate for their needs transport bus and rail transport bus and rail • Set appropriate time limits • Ensure compliance with • Investigate the feasibility of • Provide parking close to A city with convenient, equitable and accessible parking • Provide affordable and • precinct Revitalise the railway • and Provide local groups • of integration Improve the

across the local government area and shade structures in parks public locations community by improving energy rating Council’s education on energy efficiency increase carbon offsets pollution stormwater prevention programs new development harvesting and water rainwater programs conservation from Georges River estuary management studies plans to improve the health of waterways from flood risk management plans A city with accessible parks and open space catering to all ages and cultures • Review the provision of toilets • Review provision of open space A city that is a leader in sustainability of its energy and water resources • Install solar lighting in selected • Set an example to the • Provide information and • with the community to Work • Develop and implement • reuse in Increase grey water • Develop and implement A city that improves its A city that improves waterways • Implement recommendations • Develop catchment action • Implement recommendations a bike to work fossil fuels and water energy, Georges River on public biodiversity values land and private throughout suburbs and local centres across the city using local species education community garden, and networking centre that on permaculture operates principles recycle • public transport or ride Take • consumption of Reduce • Visit local parks and the A city that protects the biodiversity value of its living spaces and corridors • Protect and manage • Create more green corridors • Create green residential streets • Develop an organic What can I do? • waste, re-use and Reduce Green The community wants clean The community wants green healthy waterways, corridors and to produce a smaller environmental footprint. The community also wants Bankstown to be leader in environmental protection and Council will be management. pursuing a number of initiatives in the coming years in the areas biodiversity, water, of energy, and sustainable waste transport, processes. corporate while led Many of these actions, will be carried out in by Council, partnership with the community, regulatory authorities and other Council will also stakeholders. participate in catchment-wide and regional initiatives to ensure that environmental programs are coordinated across local government boundaries.

Bankstown Community Plan 2021 30 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Bankstown Community Plan 2021 31 Bankstown’s future – in your hands quality Water use by sector and per capita Water and biodiversity protection Potential partners Potential management catchment and river Local environment groups, management services. authorities and waste energy efficiency, for climate change, Government agencies responsible sustainability and environment. Measure Habitat health • and open space Parks Energy use by sector and per capita consumption • Energy and water Share of parks and open space • diverted from landfill Waste • of recycled waste Proportion • Bushland conservation • Distribution of parks and open space • Airport reduction measures for programs to reduce for programs noise pollution from cars, and freight trucks motorbikes, movement events to address noise abatement and road congestion they are planning for how their products will be disposed of or recycled increase reuse and recycling of resources collecting waste and review collecting waste pickup frequency of waste and recycling options and going continue to reduce waste to landfill • Implement air pollution • with Bankstown Work • Investigate and advocate • Enable recycling at public • ensure with businesses to Work • Reduce consumption and • of Investigate alternative ways • Develop long term local waste A city that reduces pollution, A city that reduces and resource consumption and waste advances recycling services

community about services community about community offered by Council, government organisations and agencies Wheels service and facilities community by encouraging and providing opportunities for physical activity for all residents in suburbs by decentralising services that meet everyday needs programs for people of all ages programs with disabilities to opportunities available community organisations and state emerging federal health structures location of community services governments to ensure high quality services are provided within Bankstown nutritious and affordable foods • to the Provide information • Review existing Meals on • Improve the health of the • Create a village atmosphere A city that meets community A city that meets community health and wellbeing needs • Support and promote • Provide activities for children • Support and promote grant • with Ensure local integration • for co- opportunities Facilitate • Lobby state and federal • Promote access to fresh, community members can advice access information, and services Council services aged) target groups (eg youth, in response to demographic changes of provide a broad range constructive and safe activities Bankstown Town Hall Bankstown Town community activities and programs provided by Council maintenance issues neighbourhood by keeping it tidy and report graffiti and illegal dumping area why you love living in area why you love Bankstown • Develop hubs where • Improve the delivery of • Review service delivery for • Support youth centres to A city with high quality services catering for day-today needs • Optimise the services within • Find out about the • safety and Report • Look after your What can I do? • outside the someone Tell Provide The community has asked for The community has of services and a broad range based around well programs serviced centres and facilities. The community has put an emphasis on promoting the sense of pride in Bankstown by improving cleanliness and These perceptions of safety. impact on the considerations services and community activities especially that Council provides, with a larger proportion of families and older young people, residents compared to the rest of Sydney. Council plays a key role in planning and advocating for supporting community services, local groups and organisations and managing community and cultural that many Recognising facilities. services are beyond the domain Council of local government, maintains strong community networks and partnerships locally and in the wider south-western Sydney region.

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Potential partners Potential Local agencies providing programs and services in areas including and services in areas including Local agencies providing programs services, children’s youth development, networks, multicultural women’s disability servicers, aged care, community development, clubs. and service support; immigration, ageing, for health, Government agencies responsible child protection, disability, communities, housing, human services, justice and community safety. Measure services Satisfaction with Community health & wellbeing • satisfaction Community • Cleanliness • Dumped rubbish • Risk of diabetes • Mental health • Community safety • Reported crime statistics • Graffiti of safety • Perceptions • Road safety in streets and public places business owners to keep premises and surroundings clean and attractive vandalism initiatives vandalism key stakeholder to improve safety and reduce crime compliance enforcement programs • Continue to improve lighting • residents and Encourage • and Implement graffiti • and with the community Work • Provide more responsive A city that is clean and safe A city that is clean • prevention Strengthen litter campaign “Get to know your community events which create community interaction and cohesion to ensure an strategy appreciation of our cultural encourage diversity, participation and provide opportunities for all members of our community neighbour” development of outdoor eating and after hours entertainment areas to encourage attractions people to visit Bankstown a different background, a different background, religion or culture in Bankstown and cultural activities and events A city that is harmonious, inclusive and welcoming • Support and promote • Implement a multicultural • Develop a A cosmopolitan, vibrant and dynamic city • and support the Encourage • Develop and promote What can I do? • Meet or visit someone from • Get involved in local artistic • Attend a local festival • Join a sport or leisure group Enjoy the city The community wants strong sense of identity, a to have an excellent reputation and a significant role in the region. a dynamic The community wants CBD and town centres where people can get together during Council will the day and night. undertake long term planning to safety and ensure the amenity, economic vitality of the CBD and its town centres. More than one-third of population Bankstown’s born overseas and our was cultural community values heritage indigenous diversity, more opportunities and wants and to get involved in cultural The wider social activities. activities community also wants To that bring people together. Council is deliver on these needs, of community working on a range and a development programs, performances of festivals, range and exhibitions.

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the heritage and culture diverse of Bankstown’s communities through a of programs range programs within the programs Bankstown Arts Centre life flourishing cultural focusing on Bankstown’s unique social and cultural fabric and its natural environment in sport and recreation of events to the community recreation tours, art, • Develop and promote • Develop and promote • and Promote a vibrant A creative city that provides artistic and cultural opportunities • Promote the Georges River: • Promote active participation • calendar Promote Bankstown’s A city with a broad range A city with a broad leisure of recreation and opportunities

businesses to enhance employment creation centres which generate business demand Bankstown of industries in Bankstown to meet current and future learning opportunities educational institutions to develop the skills and knowledge of local residents and education programs initiatives to help small and new businesses in Bankstown Bankstown economy trainees, work experience and apprenticeships in Bankstown and the broader Sydney metro region to promote and of coming to the advantages staying in Bankstown • with small and new Work • employment Create vibrant • Promote investment in • Strengthen the current cluster • with tourism operators Work A city of lifelong learners • Review the capacity of libraries • Build partnerships with • of Implement a range What can I do? • Shop locally to support the • Create opportunities for A city that promotes long term economic and employment growth

“higher order” The community wants more jobs The community wants and and education opportunities access to shops and services in The their local neighbourhoods. opportunities community wants to improve their skills and to be provided with more information on how to access education Bankstown has opportunities. a higher proportion of workers in unskilled or semi-skilled occupations than the rest of Sydney and a lower proportion of managers and professionals. a small only In our community, formal proportion of people have qualifications. Bankstown is in a period of with industrial transition restructuring resulting in job losses, particularly in older manufacturing are yet to be which industries, replaced by new is Bankstown’s Manufacturing jobs. largest industry sector with around by retail followed 18,000 jobs, health and the community trade, Council will plan services sector. for and work with local industry to ensure continued development in these sectors. In order to maintain economic Council will work to growth, reposition Bankstown as a key employment and development This will require destination. approach to a more varied employment lands planning with intensification in some precincts and possible conversion to mixed use or residential in other precincts. Invest

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new business to enhance employment creation for young people training and mentoring training for young people programs industry to build on geographical Bankstown’s advantages opportunities to attract a opportunities to attract range of employers diversified to Bankstown and link these and education in to training the area strategic assets including strategic Bankstown Airport, University Bankstown- Sydney, Western of Lidcombe Hospital and key precincts in public hot-spots and key in public hot-spots facilities • work experience, Facilitate A city that provides for a greater range of youth employment opportunities • with small and Work • Modernise and reposition • Identify and pursue • Maximise and develop key A city that meets the demand for professional and specialised employment opportunities • connectivity Provide internet

especially young people to a sense of ownership encourage and pride in Bankstown to local groups on advocacy and activities expand access to information and use community participation in decision making Council’s processes the many local organisations the many local organisations involved in community projects organisation is listed on Council’s Community Directory about ideas and suggestions for improving Bankstown read local newspapers to keep up-to-date • Provide guidance and support • website to Develop Council’s A city with an engaged community • Increase opportunities for • with the community, Work What can I do? • Join or volunteer at one of • Make sure your community • to one of your Councillors Talk • Attend Council meetings • Visit Council’s website and Lead more The community wants opportunities to participate in local activities and to foster more caring and connected The community neighbourhoods. awareness identified greater public and communication with residents as an area which could be including opportunities improved, to provide feedback. Council has a key role in ensuring that all members of the an opportunity community have to take part in Council’s decision making processes and are supported in accessing resources and information, This is vital in ensuring services. that the needs and priorities of our community are understood in Council’s and incorporated planning. and strategic operations

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development partners Potential community neighbourhood centres, Community members, places of worship and youth centres. charities, organisations, associations. Regional organisations and local government social for community engagement, Government agencies responsible inclusion and local government. Measure Community participation • Community awareness Council role Understanding of Council’s • voting rates • Formal financially sound framework to ensure framework accountability in all Council operations provided with adequate skills and resources to be responsive to community needs practice service delivery and service delivery and practice outcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Strait Torres Aboriginal and and knowledge Islander values neighbourhoods to provide information to all members of the community organisations who want to hold organisations who want local events understanding of Council’s understanding of Council’s role through improved communication processes and clear terminology partnerships between Council, Council, partnerships between community organisations, business and government agencies • Ensure Council remains • Maintain a sound governance • Ensure Council officers are • Develop a culture of best A city with an innovative, responsive and well managed Council • Learn from and cultivate • Set up noticeboards in • Assist community groups and • Improve residents’ • and effective Develop strong Expand volunteering programs Develop a volunteering program civic participation to encourage and engagement in the would The program community. involve matching volunteers’ skills and experiences with the volunteering opportunities available. Landmark building in CBD Develop a landmark building in the CBD to highlight Bankstown’s growing significance in the The Greater Sydney region. a building should demonstrate high level of design excellence and environmental performance. Redevelop the Bankstown the Bankstown Redevelop civic precinct civic Renew the Bankstown precinct to provide a strong transport good CBD identity, connections and lively cultural spaces including public art. Bike and pedestrian paths connecting town centres Create a network of pedestrian and bike paths to connect all town centres and the CBD and provide excellent facilities to encourage their use.

“business as usual” Evening dining and entertainment venues Bankstown into Transform the premier city to visit for food by developing multicultural markets and after food festivals, hours dining across the city. Neighbourhood multipurpose facilities Provide high quality multipurpose facilities located in key neighbourhoods across Bankstown to provide equitable access to and social cultural physical, resources for all residents. Beacon ideas a range Council will investigate that could of suggested initiatives go beyond the approach to achieving the seven list The following City Directions. has been developed with input from the community as well as a broad engagement process with Council staff.

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get there? How will we How will Section Four Section Bankstown Community Plan 2021 44 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Bankstown Community Plan 2021 45 Bankstown’s future – in your hands partners to deliver on the feedback community’s and projects that contribute to the Bankstown community to develop future plans and actions reflecting the feedback community’s Key stakeholders Key a custodial While Council has and preparing role in initiating, maintaining the Bankstown we are Community Plan, not wholly responsible for Other its implementation. such as state agencies partners, will be and community groups, engaged in delivering the long- term goals of the Plan. As part of the development of the City Directions of the Bankstown Council has Community Plan, identified and engaged key partners and stakeholders and will continue this process by: • Identifying and working with • plans Identifying the strategic • with partners Working will work with our We neighbouring councils in the Western Southern Sydney and Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils to deal with common those that cross particularly issues, boundaries. Engaging Council staff Engaging Council has been Internal engagement Council vital in ensuring that staff are involved throughout the Bankstown Community Plan Council development process. gained a deeper staff have understanding of community developed the issues and have projects organisational structures, and actions to deliver on the expectations of the community. Council staff from every unit at been involved in Council have facilitating community forums. acted as subject Council staff have matter experts and developed the input into future community’s During the actions and plans. regular updates were process, provided to Council executive management and operational discussion on enabling teams, and actions for the values vision, Bankstown Community Plan. During the implementation will inform the Council phase, community of progress on the Bankstown Community Plan and related regional plans. Council’s renewed focus on Council’s community engagement has opened up important discussions about funding priorities, service levels and planning for a financially sustainable future. Although it may be difficult to gain consensus on levels of service, Council recognises that it is helpful to hold these discussions. Future service levels provided by Council will be determined through community and customer This is an ongoing consultation. the process as Council evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of its existing services. Service levels Council implemented a Council implemented Community Engagement Strategy to capture local community and stakeholder input as part of the development of the Bankstown Council will Community Plan. continually look for opportunities to involve the community in implementing the Bankstown Community Plan through volunteering opportunities, reference panels and steering committees. Working with the with Working community Bankstown Community Plan 2021 46 Bankstown’s future – in your hands

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arrived? know we have know How will we How will Section Five Section Bankstown Community Plan 2021 48 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Bankstown Community Plan 2021 49 Bankstown’s future – in your hands Review of the Plan of the Plan Review Although the Bankstown Community Plan is a 10 year it is important it is revisited plan, periodically to ensure it remains to the community. relevant This review occurs every four after the new immediately years, Council is elected. the During the review, community may wish to change the City Directions or Goals if not proven effective they have This and add long term actions. will allow Council to prepare a budget and new Delivery Program in response to any changes in the next financial year. Developing performance Developing performance measures measures will Performance help us determine whether the quality of life and environment This in Bankstown is improving. will enable Council and other stakeholders to develop strategies and commit resources to areas that require attention. A series of 22 performance linked to each City measures, Direction and their related Goals, has been developed to assess Individual trends across the city. indicators will be selected for each of the performance measures, targets will be set and baseline data collected. See the individual City Directions performance for the relevant measures. Annual The

Vision. involvement from stakeholders in the implementation of the Bankstown Community Plan achieving the City Directions achieving the Community’s achieving the Community’s for Bankstown Vision Annual Report Annual The main focus of the Report will be to report progress in implementing Council’s and Operational Delivery Program each The report will address Plan. responses strategic of Council’s to the Bankstown Community Plan and it will also state what Council has done to achieve the Community’s • Contribution and level of • Progress made towards • Progress made towards Council will develop a State of Council will develop the City Report six months before This report each Council election. progress will outline the city’s in implementing the Bankstown The report will Community Plan. assess: The State of our City The State of Report Report will also include a financial summary and asset report. • • Translations

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