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REVISEDDELIVERY PROGRAM 2013-2017 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2015-2016DECEMBER 2015

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Issue:

Long T

Term Aprovisio

Critica

Code

C1.1.1.1

Operat

Code

C1.1.1.1

Critica

Code

C1.1.1.2

Community Well

Term Objectiv

Achievement:on.

al Action

Description

Effective responcommunity.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Provide contethe communityresponses to t

Responsible

al Action

Description

Review, evaluatprograms and s

Responsible O

lbeing.

ve: An equitable a

: Council's policie

nses are made to ch

Officer: Director Com

ks

emporary demograpy and organisation tthe changing needs

Officer: Director C

te and implement stservices.


The

and inclusive com

es, programs and a

hanging needs of th

mmunity

phic profile data andto assist in develops of the community.

Community

trategies, plans, pol

mmunity

eme: Comm

mmunity that cares

advocacy address

P

he

P

analysis to ing effective

P

licies,

munity, Pe

s and provides for

s the social and h

Progress Com

50%

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Progress Com

50%

The the reacceand cbusin

Progress Com

47%

Durinin resincluservisatis

eople and C

r its members.

ealth needs of all

mments

ncil’s dissemination and analysis to thenisations continues gai and the northern

mments

Ku-ring-gai Demogreporting period. Dessible to the organiscontinues to assist iness feasibility stud

mments

ng this period Councsponse to identifiedded children, youthces experienced higfaction ratings.

Culture

age groups, redu

of important demog organisation, the cto inform current an

n Sydney region.

raphic Profile and Cemographic and ecosation and external in conducting reseaies, population forec

cil provided a range community needs. , aged, arts/culturalgh utilisation levels

uce disadvantage

graphic and economommunity and govend future strategic p

Community Atlas waonomic employmentorganisations via C

arch for community scasting and demog

e of services, prograThe range of servic, library, multiculturaand favourable par

and address gap

mic employment ernment planning for Ku-

as updated during t data is readily

Council’s website service and raphic trends.

ams and events ces provided al services. All

rticipant

2

s in service

Operat

Code

C1.1.1.2

C1.1.1.2

C1.1.1.2

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Implement priCouncil's Age

Responsible

.2 Implement priCouncil's You

Responsible

.3 Implement priNeeds Plan.

Responsible

ks

ority recommendatiing Strategy.

Officer: Manager C

ority recommendatith Strategy.

Officer: Manager C

ority recommendati

Officer: Manager C

ons and programs f

Community Develop

ons and programs f

Community Develop

ons from Childrens

Community Develop

P

from

pment

from

pment

Services

pment

Progress Com

50%

Counby ofsemiencostrenThesstabiclasslocatprovihomelocal orga

50%

Durindeliv

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* Paron T

* Hor

* TwoCom

* Allabann

* YouCom

* Youscho

20%

ConsChildcomp

Reas

Vacadeliv

Rem

ConsChild

mments

ncil's Seniors in Actiffering seniors livingnars and excursion

ouraged to maintain ngthening exercise cse classes target thelity, flexibility and m

ses started with justtions. Council continide services which ees. Council's CommAged Services netw

nisations' Boards of

ng the reporting perered:

06 attendees at Youdon Youth Resource

rent Forum on 'Onlinuesday 20 October.

rnsby Ku-ring-gai Yo

o open air cinema epetition held at St Iv

an Small Rebound Wner completed in par

uth Services contribmunity Services No

uth Services coordinols across northern

sultants are currentldren's Services Neepleted by May 2016

son

ancies in key childreery areas. Positions

medial Action

sultants to be engagdren's Services Nee

ion program has cog in Ku-ring-gai the os each fortnight durtheir health and fitn

classes in Lindfield,e specific areas that

mobility. It is a testam one in Gordon and

nued to support orgaenable seniors to re

munity Developmentworks and to local Cf Management.

riod the following pro

uth Services prograe Centre (AWOL) an

ne Gaming and the .

outh Network held o

events held at St Iveves Skate Park.

Wall artwork and Kurtnership with Pymb

buted towards the deorthern Sydney You

nated a stall at the ' Sydney.

y being engaged toeds Plan. The updat6.

en services positionss have now been fill

ged to complete stueds Plan.

ntinued to promote opportunity to attenring July to Decembness by joining falls Gordon and North t need to be workedment to their populad are now near capaanisations in Ku-ring

emain living safely int Officer for Seniors Community Home S

ograms and service

ams including the opnd St Ives Youth Ce

Internet' held in Co

on 4 occasions.

es Showground and

u-ring-gai Refugee Wble Ladies College.

evelopment of the Fth Strategy.

Connect Expo' for p

o update the 2010 Kted Plan is anticipat

s required a focus iled.

dy and update the 2

social inclusion d a variety of

ber. Seniors are prevention and Turramurra.

d on such as arity that the acity at 3 g-gai that n their own contribute to

Support Program

es were

peration of the entre.

ouncil Chambers

d Skate

Welcome Pack

Family and

primary and high

Ku-ring-gai ed to be

n service

2010 Ku-ring-gai

3

C1.1.1.2

C1.1.1.2

C1.1.1.2

.4 Deliver qualityfamilies, includand family day

Responsible

.5 Library progragroups, includsupporting lite

Responsible

.6 Implement priwithin availab

Responsible

y children services tding immunisation, y care.

Officer: Manager C

ams are developed ading accessing techeracy.

Officer: Manager L

ority recommendatile resources.

Officer: Director C

to meet the needs ovacation care, long

Community Develop

and delivered for alnology-enabled info

Library & Cultural S

ons from State Libr

Community

of local day care

pment

l age ormation and

Services

rary review

50%

DurinDay immu

50%

A divperio

* Eareach

* Speage

* Thregis

* Senearstudy

* 13 wide and L

* AuTalksas w

* In lanumb

50%

Recoto bepeopGordand eprincdisplremo

A co-stren

Bookprog

New regu

ng the reporting perCare and Vacation unisation increased

verse suite of prograod. This included:

rly literacy programsh quarter.

pecial storytime evenerly participate in the

e Summer Readingstrations in its first fo

everal HSC lock-ins ly 300 Year 12 study with ready access

displays were facilirange of subjects a

Library birthday cele

uthor talks and guess included topics coell as discussion of

ate November the Lber of storytime ses

ommendations of the actioned. The on-gple spaces has resudon and Lindfield libenabled by new an

ciples" were employays throughout the

oved or raised to im

-ordinated program ngthened.

k club kits continuedram.

analysis software hlar basis and the co

riod Council's ThomCare operated at ovby approximately 2

ams was delivered f

s for preschool child

nts to celebrate keye fun.

g Club for young reaortnight when the pr

were held at Gordoents who took the o

s to professional sta

itated across severaand interests includiebrations.

st speakers attracteompulsive hoarding,

new title releases.

Library celebrated itssions and morning

e State Library reviegoing review of floorlted in more welcomraries. User indepe

nd user training sessed to promote bookbranches. Whereveprove access and v

of activities for child

d to be refreshed an

has allowed collectioollection refreshed in

as Carlyle Childcarver 96% occupancy

25% during the perio

for a range of custo

dren with over 600 a

y festive events saw

aders started strongrogram launched in

on Library in early Oopportunity to have ff

al of the branch librang World War I com

ed over 350 audienc cracking cryptic cro

s 70th year of serviteas were very wel

ew of Ku-ring-gai Lir space allocation to

ming and attractive sndence in the librarsions. "Retail merchks, including face-ouer possible, bottom visibility for all users

dren and young adu

nd new groups have

on usage to be examn a more systematic

e Centre, Family y. Demand for od.

mers during the

attendees in

w over 70 children

gly with over 100 December.

October with a quiet space to

aries, covering a mmemorations

ce members. ossword puzzles

ce provision. A l attended.

ibrary continued o collections and spaces at ry was promoted handising ut and themed shelves are

s.

ults was

e joined the

mined on a more c way.

4

C1.1.1.2

C1.1.1.2

C1.1.1.2

.7 Proactively cohost education

Responsible

.8 Develop and dworkshops an

Responsible

.9 Implement recavailable reso

Responsible

ollaborate with othernal, cultural and info

Officer: Manager L

deliver Art Centre pnd exhibitions, and s

Officer: Manager L

commendations of Aources.

Officer: Manager L

r organisations to faormation programs.


rograms including cspecialist programs.


Art Centre review w


acilitate and

Services

classes, .

Services

within

Services

50%

Overtalk ipresePark

Gordwas envir

Ku-riwith comp

Ku-riand oinform

All thpubliSout

50%

The Art C

A noenroperioSeeiand Fmedi

The AincluexamexhibIngebCent

50%

The Acontrundeimple

Chanrespodevewide

r the past six monthn the Ku-ring-gai Toenter on 702 ABC L, and former SAS so

don Library hosted aproviding weekly adronmental issues an

ng-gai Library turneretrospective displapetition.

ng-gai Library contiother students frommation sessions he

hese events have beshed in the Public Lh Wales.

period between 1 JuCentre with strong st

table improvement lments in weekend

od. The most populang-Pen and Wash, Flowers workshopsiums and tutor popu

Art Centre was invoding the Lindfield C

mple of the Centre’sbitions to close 2015borg Zotz and Rita Btre and led to bookin

Art Centre review wributing both informaerstanding of the dayement new ideas.

nges to the exhibitioonse so far to the ch

elopment within the ar audience.

s, successful libraryown Hall with RichaLocal radio), a talk boldier, Jamie Zimme

a team member fromdvice to local residend what Council offe

ed 70 in November 2ays, decorations and

nued to deliver sup local schools, with ld over the 3 weeks

een recognised by oLibrary News produc

uly and 31 Decembtudent enrolments.

from the 1st half of workshops. Numbe

ar weekend classesand Susie Murphie’. Both were watercoularity.

olved in the judging Chamber of Commer

support for the arts5 the Power of PainBeale. The openingngs in 2016 classes

was finalised with staation and ideas to thy-to-day running of

on schedule for 2016hanges and their imarts and culture in K

y events have includard Glover (popular dby Jane Caro, populerman.

m Council's Sustainents, answering queers its residents.

2015 and all branchd a library wide colo

pport and informatiosuccessful HSC Lo

s prior to the exams

other NSW libraries ced by the State Lib

ber 2015 was very s

2015 was the numbers were 3 times hig were Malcolm Carv’s Watercolour Intenolour classes - show

of a number of art crce Father’s Day Ars community and twnting, a show by exteg night brought new s.

aff playing a significhe final document, bthe Centre and wha

6 were completed wmplementation aims Ku-ring-gai and help

ded an author drive time lar regular Tony

ability Team who ries about local

hes celebrated ouring

n to our HSC ock-ins and .

through articles brary of New

uccessful for the

ber of student her in this ver’s The Art of nsive Animals wing a trend in

competitions rt Prize, an

wo strong ernal artists visitors to the

cant part in based on their at is required to

with a positive to show

p to reach a

5

Critica

Code

C1.1.1.3

Operat

Code

C1.1.1.3

C1.1.1.3

al Action

Description

3 Develop partnerdeliver commun

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

3.1 Implement Yocommunity gro

Responsible

3.2 Implement Secommunity gro

Responsible

rships with the comnity programs.


ks

outh Week program oups.

Officer: Manager C

eniors Festival of evoups.

Officer: Manager C

munity and key stak

mmunity

in cooperation with

Community Develop

ents in cooperation

Community Develop

P

keholders to

P

local

pment

with local

pment

Progress Com

50%

Planwith also Discoin pa

Seniolong with for gprogcomp(AWO

Progress Com

50%

PlanFridaotherplansDiscoin pa

50%

The ousuaCounMarcis waCounHelphelp activcan borgaour wrunn

mments

ning for Youth Wee5 other northern Syplans to deliver a yoobility (dance event

artnership with disab

ors Week will be theSeniors Festival prosome activities in thrant funding for T.Eram which will offer puter help from the OL).

mments

ning for Youth Weeay 8 April 2016 till Sr northern Sydney Cs to deliver a youth obility (dance event

artnership with disab

official dates for theal third week of Marcncil is still planning tch 2016 as well as paiting for a responsencil's Youth Centre c) which will offer sefrom young people ity will also provide be used for their Dunisations have beenwonderful local senioing events that focu

k in April 2016 comydney Councils to coouth well-being eve for young people w

bility services and lo

e first week of April ogram will still be prhe official week. Cou.A.C.H. (Teaching Eseniors the opportuyoung people at the

k 2016 commencedunday 17 April 2016

Council's to coordinawell-being event at for young people w

bility services and lo

e 2016 NSW Seniorsch to the first week oto run our regular mproviding some active regarding a grant acalled T.E.A.C.H. (Tniors the opportunitat the Gordon Youtthe young people w

uke of Edinburgh con approached to runors. We are hoping

us on Seniors.

menced. Council woordinate Shorefestent at the St Ives Shwith special needs aocal community orga

2016, however the resented during Mauncil's Youth ServicElderly Adults Compunity of receiving one Gordon Youth Res

d and is scheduled t6. Council will be paate Shorefest 2016.the St Ives Showgr

with special needs aocal community orga

s Week have been of April - which is al

month long Seniors Fvities into the officiaapplication to run a Teaching Elderly Adty of receiving one oth Resource Centrewith a volunteer oppmmunity services. C

n events during Marthat many will join C

will be partnering t 2016. There are owground and

and their families) anisations.

regular month arch 2016, along ces has applied puter Help), a ne on one source Centre

to be held from artnering with 5 . There are also round and and their families) anisations.

moved from the lso Youth Week. Festival during al week. Council

joint event with dults Computer on one computer e (AWOL). The portunity which Community rch to celebrate Council in

6

Critica

Code

C1.1.1.4

Operat

Code

C1.1.1.4

al Action

Description

4 Identify funding requirements.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

4.1 Resource andorganisations program.

Responsible

gaps for program d


ks

d support local initiathrough the Ku-ring

Officer: Director C

delivery and resourc

mmunity

tives and volunteer g-gai Community Gr

Community

P

ce

P

rants

Progress Com

80%

The proce

Progress Com

80%

The and rCounsubmorga

mments

Ku-ring-gai Commuess assisted in iden

mments

Ku-ring-gai Commureport approved by ncil introduced a elemitted online. In totanisations and arts c

unity Grants programntifying and resourci

unity Grants programCouncil in Novemb

ectronic application al Council allocated cultural groups.

m assessment and ang funding gaps.

m allocation processer 2015. This was tprocess and all form$97,896 to 47 comm

allocation

s was completed he first year that

ms were munity

7

Term A

Critica

Code

C1.1.2.1

Operat

Code

C1.1.2.1

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Develop and imneeds and addrsocial isolation.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Implement prInclusion Plan

Responsible

: Access has incre

mplement programs tress a range of acce


ks

riority recommendatn.

Officer: Manager C

eased for commu

that respond to comessibility issues and

mmunity

tions from Access a

Community Develop

nities that face ba

P

mmunity d alleviate

P

and Disability

pment

arriers to using so

Progress Com

50%

Innovidentisola

Progress Com

50%

Durin

* Delyearsconfiacce

* Delmemwork

* Pro

* Coosupp

* Pro

* DevMana

* ProThe gmeet

* AtteRacis

cial services and

mments

vative programs contified community neetion.

mments

ng the period the be

ivered KFAC Abilitys old with a disabilitdence and skills to ssible Ku-ring-gai A

ivered ‘Creating Cambers attended to fink life balance.

ovided 25 staff mem

ordinated internal awports suicide preven

oduced Access and

veloped Accessible agement Guide

ovided 150 local busguide provides infort the needs of acces

ended Liveable Comsm stops with me, W

facilities.

ntinued to be develoeds, including acce

elow activities were

y Program to 20 youty. The program helaccess mainstream

Aquatic and Fitness

alm within Chaos’ evnd out more about a

mbers with Mental He

wareness campaigntion

Disability Inclusion

Events factsheet fo

sinesses with a newrmation that supporss clients. It will be o

mmunities Forum, DWorld Café.

oped and implemenssibility issues and

conducted:

ung people aged beped the young peop

m gym and swim facCentre

vent. Nearly 100 coanxiety, depression

ealth and dementia

n for RU OK? Day,

Plan public informa

or inclusion in the E

wly updated Missed rts businesses to beofficially launched la

Disability Inclusion C

nted tailored to the social

etween 9 – 15 ple build cilities at the

mmunity and managing

support training

an event that

ation brochure

vents Risk

Business Guide. e accessible and ater in 2016.

Conference and

8

C1.1.2.1

Term A

Critica

Code

C1.1.3.1

Key Ac

Strong g

Pryme m

Total mesquad an

Operat

Code

C1.1.3.1

.2 Deliver Home

Responsible

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Continue to enh

Responsible O

chievements

rowth in KFAC mem

membership has con

embership numbers nd 10,509 recreatio

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Improve way fBicentennial P

Responsible Services

Library Service and

Officer: Manager L

: Our community f

hance our communit


mberships continued

ntinued to be one of

by close of Decemn swimmers.

ks

finding signage (intePark).

Officer: Manager C

d Library bus servic


facilities are acce

ty facilities.

mmunity

d with learn to swim

f the most popular m

ber/calendar year to

ernal and external to

Community & Recre

ce.

Services

ssible and functio

P

m enrolments reachi

memberships and co

o date: 1,910 memb

P

o

eation

50%

Durinat neLibra

The with patrocombfor thPatrovario

Staffheld and s

on as cultural hubs

Progress Com

70%

DurinfacilitWildfAqua

ng 1,745 at the end

ontinues to grow mo

bers, 196 family me

Progress Com

70%

AdditAquathe lais in quart

ng the period the Hoear capacity with a hary satisfaction surve

Home Library servicthe Library’s 70th a

ons, including 100 ybined celebrations ahe majority of patronons of the Library buous branches.

attended the NSW at Hornsby Library.stronger working tie

s to attract a rang

mments

ng the reporting perties. Progress was mflower Garden and patic Centre (KFAC) c

d of the period. onth to month with 4

embers, 226 aquatic

mments

tional way finding aatic Centre (KFAC) ast quarter of 2015.the final stages of bter of 2016.

ome Library servicehighly satisfied and ey results).

ce celebrated 35 yenniversary celebrat

year old Mr Robertsoat Lindfield Library. ns who could not paus also attended the

HLS (Home Library Useful exchange o

es were forged in the

e of users.

riod Council continumade on a new locaprograms and facilitcontinued to be imp

400 members. c memberships, 1,74

nd internal signage has been manufact The Development

being processed wit

es and Library bus chappy clientele (sou

ears of operation, whions. Four elderly Hon, were able to atteStaff devised “Rem

articipate at the maine anniversary celeb

y Service) Working of ideas for service de meeting.

ed to enhance its coal multipurpose cultties at the Ku-ring-gproved.

45 learn to swim en

for the Ku-ring-gai ured and installed bApplication for the mh installation to occ

continued to run urce: 2016

hich coincided Home Library end some of the iniscence kits “ n celebrations.

brations at

Group meeting diversification

ommunity ural facility at the

gai Fitness and

nrolments, 65

Fitness and by a contractor in main marker sign

cur in the first

9

C1.1.3.1

C1.1.3.1

.2 Work in partneconsumer dem


.3 Co-ordinate pservices and p


ership with YMCA tomands.

Officer: Manager C

rogramming with YMprograms are provid

Officer: Manager C

o ensure facilities m

Community & Recre

MCA to ensure a raded for identified tar

Community & Recre

meets

eation

ange of rget groups.

eation

60%

Counimpro(eastwayfClub

Couna mo

PlanFesti

DurinCons

Due classindoo

TeenThe Yto su

80%

Counensupartic

Somof the

Swim2014alignLear

Octosince

Nove

Deceatten

ncil and the YMCA covements to the factern wall), removablinding signage for tand a new promoti

ncil will work with thorning tea and free a

ning for the Australiival at Golden Grove

ng December, Counstructions to rectify a

to demand with leases and staffing havor program and indo

n Gym is another claYMCA recognised t

uit them and has bee

ncil and the YMCA rre a range of serviccular groups.

e Highlights includee most popular mem

mming lessons have4 and make up appred with the Royal Lning to Swim Initiati

ber achieved 29,32e opening after Febr

ember achieved 27,

ember achieved 31,ndance since openin

continue to improvecility has included sule fencing for the ouhe centre, signage onal board for perso

e YMCA to provide access to classes fo

a Day event continue Park.

ncil and the YMCA hall items on the defe

rn to swim enrolmeve been increased aoor 25m are all bein

ass that is attractingthat this demographen consistent with n

revisit the programmces are meeting the

e Pryme membershimberships and cont

e received a strong roximately 23% of thLife Saving Society tive in which 135 adu

20 attendances (946ruary 2015.

120 attendances (9

967 attendances (1ng.

e the facility to meet un blinds for the gymutdoor learn to swimfor the Ku-ring-gai Aonal trainers in the

activities for Senioror the week.

ued along with the A

have worked closelyects register.

nts (reaching 1,775and the outdoor learng used to facilitate

g young members tohic needed a group numbers.

ming schedule on a broader community

ip, which, has contininues to grow mont

uptake since openinhe core business. Tto promote and conults took part.

6 per day). 2nd high

904 per day).

031 per day) the hi

demands. Minor mnasium

m pool, additional Amateur Swim health club.

rs Week such as

Australia Day

y with Ichor

5 for November) rn to swim, classes.

o the health club. training program

regular basis to y and targeting

nued to be one h to month.

ng in October he YMCA duct the Adult

est attendance

ghest

10

Critica

Code

C1.1.3.2

Operat

Code

C1.1.3.2

al Action

Description

Investigate oppo

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Design and obcultural and ed

Responsible

ortunities for a local


ks

btain the necessaryducational centre at

Officer: Manager E

l multipurpose cultu

mmunity

y approvals for a mut the Wildflower Ga

Environment & Sust

P

ural facility.

P

ultipurpose rden.

tainability

Progress Com

40%

A finaforeceduccurreto br

Reas

Final

Rem

The multi

Progress Com

40%

A finahas bcentrpreferequpropothe p

Reas

Progrelocturn w

Rem

The multiHerit

mments

al concept design, icast, has been devecational centre at theently working with thing it in line with the

son

concept designs a

medial Action

project has progres-purpose space.

mments

al concept design wbeen developed for re at the Ku-ring-gaerred concept desigirement for project sosed concept desig

project to proceed.

son

ress on this project cation of the Aborigiwould affect the sco

medial Action

project has progres-purpose space tha

tage Office in the fut

ncluding cost estimeloped for the propoe Ku-ring-gai Wildflohe design consultane available budget.

re being developed

sed with a preferred

with cost estimates athe proposed multi i Wildflower Gardenn exceed the budgestaff to work with thegn and to bring it in l

was delayed as conal Heritage Office ope of the project.

sed with a preferredat has the capacity tture, if required.

ates and a preliminosed multi purpose cower Garden. Projet to finalise the conc

with the design con

d concept design th

and a preliminary oppurpose cultural an

n. However, cost eset available. Hence e design consultantine with the availab

nsideration was givto the Wildflower G

d concept design tho accommodate the

ary operating cultural and

ect staff are cept design and

nsultants.

at is a flexible,

perating forecast nd educational timates for the there is a

t to modify the ble budget, for

ven to the arden, which in

at is a flexible, e Aboriginal

11

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

C2.1.1.1

Operat

Code

C2.1.1.1

C2.1.1.1

Cultural Diversity

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Opportunities arcommunity to sh

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Promote and ssignificant eve

Responsible

.2 Provide free aservices includ(books, film, m

Responsible

y and Creativity.

ve: A harmonious

: Ku-ring-gai's rich

re identified, providehare cultural experie


ks

support a range of cents through Counc

Officer: Director C

access to a range ofding Local Studies a

magazines and mus

Officer: Manager L

s community that

h cultural diversity

ed and promoted foences.

mmunity

cultural and nationail.

Community

f information and lenand electronic reso

sic).


respects, appreci

y and creativity is

P

or the

P

ally

nding urces

Services

ates, celebrates a

celebrated throug

Progress Com

50%

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Progress Com

50%

Planand R

50%

Ku-rian emmagasmarpopuavailsupp

The housthe hand bthe dare v

and learns from ea

gh programs and e

mments

ncil continued to idee cultural experiencry programs and co

mments

ning is currently undRefugee Week in 20

ng-gai residents aremphasis on the eveazines and e-moviert phones, tablets, ipular items. Our borrable for loan and th

port this.

Local Studies collecse searches are onehistory of their housebuilder information adigitised photographvery popular with sc

ach other and val

events.

entify and promote oces through our highmmunity events.

derway for Internatio016.

e constantly borrower-increasing collectes. Staff are all becopads and laptop approwers are very satishe recent customer s

ction is now housede of our most populae and find previous as well as maps and

hs are now availablehool projects and re

ues our evolving c

opportunities for thehly successful and w

onal Women's Day,

wing up-to-date libraion of e-books, e-moming familiar with plications needed tosfied with the rangesatisfaction survey c

d entirely in the Gordar requests. Borrowoccupants, the origd plans of the local e on the library cataesearchers alike.

cultural identity.

e community to well patronised

, Harmony Day

ry materials with usic, e-the range of o access these e of material continues to

don Branch and wers can research ginal architect

area. Many of logue and these

12

Critica

Code

C2.1.1.2

Operat

Code

C2.1.1.2

al Action

Description

A program of cudiversity.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Continue to dethe St Ives Sh


ultural events is dev


ks

evelop and deliver ahowground and Wild

Officer: Manager C

veloped to celebrate

mmunity

a series of signaturedflower Garden.

Community & Recre

P

e our

P

e events at

eation

Progress Com

70%

Councomm$60,0incluPrec

Progress Com

80%

Durin

* Bac

* TheGard

* The

* The

The ePrecreceiyear from DailyStudsolid

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mments

ncil has a diverse prmunity. Council also000 per year to rangding support for theinct is now also sup

mments

ng the reporting per

ck To The 50's - an

e Wildflower Gardenden in Spring and th

e St Ives Medieval F

e Northside Polo Sp

events have been reinct in the period. Aived by the local comand is one of the praround Australia an

y, North Shore Timeio 10 , Radio (2GB,lance joust was the

Showground is agaevents industry for bmunity, running andparty promoters. At

rogram of events cao administers a spoge of events that sue special olympics. Apporting this objectiv

riod Council present

event celebrating a

n Festival - the annuhe Australian Plant S

Faire 2015.

pectacular.

esponsible for 16,0All of these events (dmmunity. The St Iveremium medieval evnd wide media covees and Hornsby Adv 2WS, Today FM) a

e largest ever stage

in a premium destinbookings. Planning fd other major eventsttendance is project

atering for a range onsorship program d

upport the arts, sporA program of activitve.

ted the following ma

all things from the 19

ual event featuring tSociety.

00 people visiting thdespite the weatheres Medieval Faire wvents in Australia werage, including locavocate), TV (The Toand International Coed in Australia.

nation with increasinfor 2016 has confirms. Most of the eventted to be 34,000 pe

of people with the distributing rts and festivals ies at the St Ives

ajor events:

950's era.

the Wildflower

he St Ives r) were very well was in its second

with attendance al papers (Manly

oday Show), overage. The

ng interest from med a range of s in 2016 are ople.

13

C2.1.1.2

C2.1.1.2

.2 Promote cultucommunicatio

Responsible

.3 Promote oppoconsistent wit

Responsible

ural events to the whon methods e.g. soc

Officer: Manager C

ortunities for culturah Council's Sponso

Officer: Director C

hole community via cial media and webs

Corporate Commun

l groups to stage evrship policy.

Community

Council's site.

nications

vents

50%

Durinevenwith

Tota

Sess

User

Coungrew

Ku-ri

Mayo

Lovin

Libra

Yout

Wildf

Ku-ri

Lovin

Ku-ri

Ku-ri

80%

Counevenyear.

ng the period until 3nts website informatthe below website s

l page views: 1,161

sions: 385,961

rs: 212,130

ncil promotion throuw to the following:

ng-gai Council Face

or Facebook: 166

ng Living Facebook

ary Facebook:373

h facebook:369

flower Garden Face

ng-gai Counicl Twit

ng Living Twitter: 78

ng-gai Council Insta

ng-gai Council Link

ncil will continue to pnts however the spo.

31 December 2015, ion, media releasesstatistics:

,730

gh social media cha

ebook: 6399

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ebook: 542

tter: 1052

85

agram: 639

kedIn: 516

promote opportunitinsorship budget is

Council successfuls and the what's on

annels as of 31 Dec

es for cultural groupnow expended for t

ly promoted event's calendar

cember 2015

ps to stage he financial

14

Issue:

Long Tsupport

Term A

Critica

Code

C3.1.1.1

Operat

Code

C3.1.1.1

Community Part

Term Objectived and promoted

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Enhance opportand encourage

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Deliver prograCitizenship ceAustralia Day,

Responsible

icipation.

ve: A community .

: Our community

tunities for social inta sense of pride in


ks

ams for residents, ineremonies, Welcom, Festival on the Gre

Officer: Manager C

where opportunit

is engaged in sha

teraction to foster pthe community.

mmunity

ncluding civic awarde Basket Morning Teen, Music in the Pa

Corporate Commun

ties are provided f

aping the identity o

P

participation

P

ds program, Tea, ark.

nications

for all voices to be

of their local areas

Progress Com

50%

Councalenand pprogCentfunct

Citizeand anumb

Wahheld

Progress Com

50%

Durin

Twilig

The cattensong

Rem

To coWar

Citize

Ku-riseve

e heard and where

s and feel secure

mments

ncil continued to rollndar with communityparticipation. Highligrams, art centre exhtre programs, the Mtion.

enship ceremonies a Twilight concert wbers. The

roonga Food and Win October.

mments

ng the second half o

ght Concert - Sound

concert was a greatnding the event to wgs from the Sixties e

embrance Day (11

ommemorate the mOne, Council plante

enship ceremonies

ng-gai Council welcn citizenship cerem

e community stew

and socially conn

l out a comprehensy programs focussinghts included the suhibitions, concerts, Wedieval Faire and M

were held in Octobewas held in October

Wine Festival, which

of 2015, Council del

ds of the Sixties (17

t success with over watch The Beatnix aera.

November, 2015)

men and women of Ked a field of 1,300 c

(monthly)

comed new Australimonies during this pe

wardship, participa

nected.

ive and highly regarng on increasing souccessful environmeWildflower Garden a

Mayor's Christmas v

er, November and Dwith increased part

is supported by Co

livered the following

7 October, 2015)

4,000 community mnd The Diamonds p

Ku-ring-gai who enliscrosses at Roseville

an citizens to the coeriod.

ation and engagem

rded event ocial interaction ental education and Visitor

volunteers

December 2015, ticipation

ouncil, was also

g events:

members perform classic

sted in World Memorial Park.

ommunity at

15

ment is

C3.1.1.1

Critica

Code

C3.1.1.2

Operat

Code

C3.1.1.2

.2 Promote awarcommunity byindependently

Responsible

al Action

Description

Facilitate and pr

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Resource andprevention init

Responsible

reness of issues, sey implementing/hosty and in conjunction

Officer: Manager L

romote community


ks

d support local commtiatives.

Officer: Director C

ervices and resourceting displays in all lib with other organisa


safety and social in

mmunity

munity safety and c

Community

es for the braries both ations.

Services

P

itiatives.

P

rime

50%

DispactivmatesurviServdisplfit witbuild

The Gordgai.

OthelifestextenMovecours

On-gemotprovi

Progress Com

50%

Durindrive

Progress Com

50%

DurinDriveCom

lays in the libraries ities associated with

erials and where to fval plan for the busice); supporting theays such as decorath the seasonal theming across the Paci

Capture Ku-ring-gadon, providing inspir

er displays included yle in the outdoors; nsive cookbook collember of which two se.

going collaboration wtional and mental heiding access to a ra

mments

ng the reporting perer training and safety

mments

ng the reporting perer seminars were comunity Safety Com

were more heavily h this period - suchfind help or find guidhfire season (in con Mayor's Christmas

ating Gordon library me and reflect the dfic HIghway.

i competition entriesration and admiratio

bush walking in thehealthy tasty eatingection); and displayof our staff particip

with Lifeline brings iealth matters to the nge of resources fo

riod community safey.

riod two Parent Survonducted, in coopermittee.

influenced by the timh as displays on HSCdance; Dangers of nnjunction with the Rs appeal; and Christ

in lights outside as decorations outside

s were displayed pron for the natural be

e local area - promog display (highlightinys supporting men'sated in the fund rais

nformation and awacommunity, with th

or people to follow u

ety initiatives focuss

vival Strategies for Tration with the Ku-rin

me of year and C related not having a fire ural Fire tmas-related well as inside to the Council

rominently in eauty of Ku-ring-

oting healthy ng the library's

s health issues of sing for this good

areness of e Library p with.

sed on young

Teaching Young ng-gai Police and

16

Term A

Critica

Code

C3.1.2.1

Operat

Code

C3.1.2.1

C3.1.2.1

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Volunteer progrlocal governmen

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Facilitate newachieve comm

Responsible

.2 Implement Bu

Responsible

: Volunteers are v

rams are developednt area.


ks

w opportunities for vomunity goals.

Officer: Manager C

ushcare and Streetc

Officer: Manager E

valued, recognised

d and implemented a

mmunity

olunteering by the c

Community Develop

care programs.

Environment & Sust

d and supported i

P

across the

P

community to

pment

tainability

n providing servic

Progress Com

50%

Comimplehigh

Progress Com

50%

A nedistriVoluVolu

DurinvolunPlaninform2016

50%

Therwho regeParkheld Party

ces to the commu

mments

prehensive volunteeemented across thevolunteer participat

mments

w poster and flyer ebuted to new residenteering opportunitinteers webpage and

ng this period 101 vnteers referred to loning is under way fomation sessions to 6.

e are currently 725 contributed 8,170 vneration activities acare sites. A total oover this period, att

y attracted 90 attend

nity.

er programs for divee local government ation rate.

encouraging volunteents in Ku-ring-gai aes continue to be pd a number of volun

volunteer enquiries wcal Community Homor increasing promopotential volunteers

active Bushcare, Svolunteer hours overt 122 Bushcare siteof 10 training workstracting 330 participdees.

erse service areas carea, reinforcing Ku

eering were produceand throughout the cromoted through Conteer employment w

were processed andme Support Programotional reach, and ps in Ku-ring-gai and

treetcare and Parkcr the past six month

es, 36 Streetcare sithops and communit

pants. The Bushcare

continued to be -ring-gai’s very

ed and community. ouncil's websites.

d 78 potential ms organisations. roviding Hornsby in

care volunteers, hs to bush es and 8 ty events were e Christmas

17

Critica

Code

C3.1.2.2

Operat

Code

C3.1.2.2

C3.1.2.2

al Action

Description

Volunteers are s

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Complete reviprocesses.

Responsible

.2 Provide traininorganisations.

Responsible

supported through t


ks

iew of council wide

Officer: Manager P

ng and support for v.

Officer: Manager C

training and particip

mmunity

volunteer managem

People & Culture

volunteers and volu

Community Develop

P

pation.

P

ment

nteer

pment

Progress Com

72%

VoluexpeDemVoluand uCoorHornimplemeasinformlocal from

A Vointernvolun

Progress Com

95%

A Vointernvolun

50%

Voluexpewith RegiEnabHornVoluevideoutcoshariComCoor

mments

nteer training sessioeriencing Grief and Lentia'. Northern Sydnteer Coordinators use of the Enablemrdinator attended a wnsby Ku-ring-gai Volementation, evidencsuring "soft" outcommation sharing meeCommunity Home Coordinators. Plan

olunteer policy has bnal stakeholders. Thnteers will commenc

mments

olunteer policy has bnal stakeholders. Thnteers will commenc

nteer training sessioeriencing grief and lovery positive respononal Forum for Volu

blement Principles, ansby Volunteer Coornteers' and also atteence-based practiceomes, collaborationing meetings were hmunity Home Supp

rdinators. Planning i

ons were held on "WLoss", and 'Interactidney Volunteer Netwin October on Impleent Kit. The Ku-ringworkshop on 'Recruunteer Coordinator

ce-based practice, mes, collaboration anetings were held witSupport Program n

nning is under way f

been drafted and cohe process of volunce in the coming mo

been drafted and cohe process of volunce in the coming mo

ons were held on 'Woss' and 'Interactingnses. Northern Sydunteer Coordinatorsand use of the Enabrdinator attended a ended workshops oe, recruit and retain and new forms of vheld with the Volunt

port Program networis under way for 20

Working with clientsng with a person livwork provided a Reementing Enablemeg-gai Hornsby Voluuit and Retain Volunattended workshoprecruit and retain vond new forms of volh the Volunteer Cooetwork, with excellefor 2016 volunteer t

onsultation is currenteer 'induction' for a

onths.

onsultation is currenteer 'induction' for a

onths.

Working with clients g with a person livingdney Volunteer Netws in October on Implblement Kit. The Kuworkshop on 'Recru

on new policy implemn volunteers and mevolunteering. Three teer Coordinators inrk, with excellent fee16 volunteer training

who are ving with egional Forum for ent Principles, nteer nteers'. The ps on new policy olunteers and lunteering. Three ordinators in the ent feedback training sessions.

tly occurring with all new

tly occurring with all new

who are g with dementia' work provided a lementing u-ring-gai uit and Retain mentation, easuring "soft" information

n the local edback from g sessions.

18

Critica

Code

C3.1.2.3

Operat

Code

C3.1.2.3

al Action

Description

3 Volunteers are rcommunity.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

3.1 Volunteers are

Responsible

recognised for their


ks

e recognised and re

Officer: Manager C

r contribution to the

mmunity

ewarded for their eff

Community Develop

P

local

P

forts.

pment

Progress Com

50%

Interdoneway

Progress Com

50%

Counorgavolunvolun

DiariProg

mments

national Volunteerse by volunteers, werfor sub-regional app

mments

ncil worked with locanising the Internationteers. Planning is unteers in 2016.

es, key rings and peram services to rec

Day and Christmasre held within the repreciation events fo

al Community Homeonal Volunteers Dayunder way for sub-re

ens were distributedcognise the contribu

s events, to recogniporting period. Plan

or volunteers in 2016

e Support Program y and Christmas eveegional appreciation

d to local Communittion of their volunte

se the work nning is under 6.

services in ents for n events for

ty Home Support ering efforts.

19

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

C4.1.1.1

Key Ac

Active KuCentre.

Operat

Code

C4.1.1.1

Health Lifestyles

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Programs are dpartners to enco

Responsible O

chievements

u-ring-gai and Hea

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Continue to desupport the co


s.

ve: A community

: A range of cultur

elivered in collaboraourage healthy and


art Foundation the W

ks

evelop and deliver Aommunity to lead he

Officer: Manager C

that embraces he

ral, recreational a

ation with agencies active lifestyles.

mmunity

Walking Groups rea

Active Ku-ring-gai pealthy lifestyles.

Community & Recre

ealthier lifestyle ch

nd leisure facilitie

P

and

aching 135 participa

P

programs to

eation

hoices and practic

es and activities ar

Progress Com

50%

CounFitnea rancommPRYcontilessoperio

The Awith espe

ants in Term 4. Stron

Progress Com

50%

ActivTermcomiparticcondthe a

ces.

re available to enc

mments

ncil and the YMCA wess Centre (KFAC) pnge of services are omunity and also targME membership, wnues to grow month

ons have also been od.

Active Ku-ring-gai p309 during the repo

ecially Social Tennis

ng growth in Pryme

mments

ve Ku-ring-gai attracm 4. All programs rec

ng into summer. Ancipants in Term 4. Cucted in the Januarattendance of girls i

courage social int

work collaborativelyprogramming schedoffered to meet the geting particular gro

which is one of the mh to month, with almvery popular with o

program attracted thorting period. All pros.

memberships at th

cted the highest numceived a strong resnother milestone waCouncil has set up ary school holidays foin the Active Kids p

teraction and stim

y on the Ku-ring-gai dule and revise it regexpectations of the

oups. Some highlighmost popular membemost 400 members. over 1,775 enrolmen

he highest number oograms received a s

e Ku-ring-gai Fitnes

mber of participants ponse especially so

as the walking groupa Dance/Yoga/Dramor two days which pprogram.

ulate everyday we

Aquatic and gularly to ensure

e broader hts include erships and Swimming

nts during the

of participants strong response

ss & Aquatic

with 309 in ocial tennis ps reaching 135

ma class to be plans to improve

20

ellbeing.

C4.1.1.1

C4.1.1.1

C4.1.1.1

.2 Develop and ilocal sporting


.3 Finalise the reimplement prio

Responsible

.4 Support health


mplement sports prclubs and providers

Officer: Manager C

eview of the Unstrucority actions.

Officer: Temporary

hy lifestyle and eati

Officer: Manager C

rograms in co-operas.

Community & Recre

ctured Recreation S

y Team Leader Nat

ng programs in Ku-

Community & Recre

ation with

eation

Strategy and

tural Areas

ring-gai.

eation

50%

The 2breaand rremaArea

Contregafacilit

The seasDeveleagulookibeenleagu

Counsportbeing

50%

CounStrathavefacilitStratStrat

50%

The Yfirst 1trafficprotereven$6,00on anfound

2015/16 Summer sek with warm temperrecovery from the wain unavailable with (NTRA) is still on tr

tinuous communicatrd to presenting theties.

Ku-ring-gai Cubs Juon in 2015. Council

elopment team in geue to Ku-ring-gai aftng at doubling this n

n further discussionsue club for seniors i

ncil is currently worktsground and parks g opportunities to th

ncil has continued totegy and implemente commenced a conties using a detailedtegy to inform creatitegy.

YMCA and Council12 months of operatc light system and inein balls and fresh snue for October rec00. It is pleasing tond the fast food optd at many other aqu

eason has been sucratures and good ra

winter season. Koolacapital upgrades anrack for three new s

tion occurs with clube facilities and how C

unior Rugby Leaguel worked closely witetting the club up anter 20 + years. The number in 2016. Tos with the NRL to won 2017.

king with 24 personawithin Ku-ring-gai.

he community.

o progress the reviet priority actions. Thstraint analysis for a

d GIS process and dion and delivery of t

have worked very htion to see what choncludes many green

salads. The cafe at Keiving $31,401 whic receive these resuions with poor nutrituatic/ recreation cen

ccessful leading intoainfall assisting with a Park and Howson nd North Turramurrsportsgrounds in 20

bs, associations andCouncil can best im

e Club completed thh the National Rugbnd running and retuclub fielded three te

owards the end of 20ork towards returnin

al trainers located aAll are providing he

ew of the Unstructuris period, the Naturadditional downhill developed a draft cothe Unstructured Re

hard to trial healthy oices work. The men options including KFAC received the ch was over budgetlts based on a cafe tion and high profit ntres.

o the Christmas grass growth Sportsground

ra Recreation 16.

d schools with prove sporting

heir first winter by League (NRL) rning rugby eams and is 015 there have ng a rugby

at various ealth and well

red Recreation ral Areas team mountain biking onsultation ecreation

options over the enu operates on a smoothies, highest monthly

t by just over that doesn't rely

margins, that are

21

Term A

Critica

Code

C4.1.2.1

Key Ac

Council rLindfield

Operat

Code

C4.1.2.1

C4.1.2.1

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Continue to deliStrategy and Op

Responsible O

chievements

resolved to exhibit aand a new park on

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Undertake stra

Responsible Assets

.2 Implement anStrategy.

Responsible

: New and enhanc

iver the objectives open Space Acquisit

Officer: Director Stra

a master plan for the Bent Street, Lindfie

ks

ategic land acquisit

Officer: Manager I

d monitor the Ku-rin

Officer: Manager U

ced open space a

of Council's Open Sion Strategy.

ategy & Environmen

e precinct between eld.

ions.

Integrated Planning

ng-gai Open Space

Urban Planning

and recreational fa

P

Space

nt

Ray Street, Turram

P

g Property &

Acquisition

acilities have been

Progress Com

60%

Thro

Counland new Spac

With Streethe LStreethe L

murra and the rail lin

Progress Com

100%

Counlast precreAcquacqurequGord

50%

Workand ToptiooptioresolTurratown

WorkCultuStree15 D

n delivered to incr

mments

ughout the reporting

ncil acquired a proprequired to be amarecreational area of

ce Acquisition Strate

Council’s resolutionet and the TurramurLindfield Village Greet, Lindfield, works aLindfield and Turram

e, adopted preferre

mments

ncil acquired a final property to be amalgeational area of 2,66uisition Strategy. In isition of a propertyired to create a new

don.

k progressed on theTurramurra. Over th

on for the Lindfield Von for a new park onved to exhibit a ma

amurra and the rail square.

k also progressed oural Hub which will iet, Gordon and an uecember 2015.

rease community

g period a number o

erty in Duff Street Tlgamated with threef 2,665 square metregy.

n to exhibit a masterra rail line, and the

een, Tryon Road, Linare progressing on

murra local centres.

ed options for the Lin

piece of land in Dufgamated with three 65 square metres inDecember 2015 Co

y in Moree Street Gow road link between

e delivery of the threhe last six months CVillage Green Tryonn Bent Street, Lindfiester plan for a preciline of which this ma

n developing a busncorporate a new p

update report went t

use and enjoyme

of achievements we

Turramurra which is e other parcels of lares in line with Coun

er plan for a precinctadoption of a prefe

ndfield; and a new pthe delivery of three

ndfield Village Gree

ff Street Turramurraother properties to

n line with Council's ouncil concluded thordon which was theDumaresq and Mo

ee new parks in LindCouncil has adopted Road, Lindfield andeld. In December 20inct between Ray Saster plan proposes

iness case for the Gpark/civic space on Dto the Ordinary Mee

ent.

ere attained.

the final piece of and to create a ncil's Open

t between Ray erred option for park on Bent e new parks in

en Tryon Road,

a which is the create a new Open Space e compulsory e final property ree Streets,

dfield, Gordon d a preferred d a preferred 015 Council treet, s a new park and

Gordon Civic and Dumaresq eting of Council

22

C4.1.2.1

C4.1.2.1

C4.1.2.1

.3 Complete the principles whic

Responsible Planning & De

.4 Construct parkprinciples whic

Responsible

.5 Complete prerecreation spa

Responsible

design for identifiedch facilitate passive

Officer: Team Leaesign

ks at identified locach facilitate passive

Officer: Manager S

paration of master pace at Gordon Golf

Officer: Manager S

d parks and includee recreation activitie

ader -Open Space &

tions and include dee recreation activitie

Strategic Projects

plan for a regional pCourse.

Strategic Projects

e design es.

& Rec,

esign es.

park and

50%

Our ddesigheritamone

50%

Koolasportweat

WahWateadjac

West

Spordocuperio

Camhowe

Turrathe pcomm

Howsand i

0%

Priorresolcommregiosite vstakemast

Reas

Discuthe s

Rem

The comm

design and documegn principles includiage, Crime Preveney, and asset maint

a Park Stage 3 worts fields to four) is pther.

roonga Park toilet reer seeking amendmcent sewer. The pro

t Pymble car park (u

rts courts upgrade amentation is comple

od.

eron Park extensionever it is programme

amurra Park recreatprecinct is now openmissioned, finalising

son Oval upgrade -is scheduled to be f

r to the commencemved to undertake a munity consultation onal park was reportvisit in October. Coeholders before a deterplan can proceed

son

ussions are continusite’s future is made

medial Action

progression of this tmunity stakeholders

entation for Capital Wng accessibility, sustion Through Envirotenance resourcing.

ks (rebuild of sportsprogressing well with

ebuild - initial delayents to the construc

oject is now progres

upgrade of disability

at Morona Avenue aete and will be relea

n - asbestos was foed to be removed e

tional precinct (newn to the public with tg the project.

the reconstruction finished with only m

ment of the preparatprogram of commuand a proposed co

ted in Council in eauncil is continuing tecision on the site’s

d.

ing with community and preparation of

task is dependent os and a council deci

Works continued in stainability, natural onmental Design (C.

s facilities increasingh only minor delays

ys were experiencedction methodology assing.

y access) - this is no

and Pymble Park - pased in the early pa

ound on site during early in the new year

w recreational and spthe “Flying Fox” soo

of the sports field hinor delays.

tion of a masterplanunity consultation. Ancept for the masterly September 2015o discuss the issue

s future is made and

y stakeholders befora masterplan can p

on further discussionsion regarding the s

accordance with and cultural

CPTED), value for

g number of due to wet

d due to Sydney around the

ow complete.

procurement art of the next

excavation r.

ports facilities) - on be

as commenced

n Council A report on the erplan for a 5 followed by a

with community d preparation of a

re a decision on proceed.

ns with site’s future.

23

C4.1.2.1

.6 Construct Reg


gional Playground a

Officer: Manager C

at St Ives Showgrou

Community & Recre

und.

eation

48%

The progCoun

A cothe p

Frommeet

An inand mEcoloplayg

The desigfinali

St Ives Showgrounressed to design dencillors during the se

nsultant brief was wpurchasing policy.

m this, a specialist ptings held to progres

nternal project teammilestones. This teaogical Species (EECground objectives ca

project consultationgn development plasation for tender do

nd Regional Playgroevelopment stage. Tecond quarter briefi

written and submissi

layground consultanss the design devel

has been appointeam has completed sC) constraints at thean be successfully c

stage is the next pns, to enable realist

ocuments.

ound concept plan hThis project was preng session.

ions assessed in ac

nt has been appointopment.

ed to monitor and resite mapping of Ende site to ensure natuco-ordinated.

hase and will be batic feedback and rev

has now esented to

ccordance with

ted and site

view progress dangered ural heritage and

ased on the view before plan

24

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

C5.1.1.1

Operat

Code

C5.1.1.1

C5.1.1.1

Critica

Code

C5.1.1.2

Community Hea

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Implement acceAccess and MoThrough Enviro

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Crime Prevenprinciples are Council’s capi

Responsible

.2 Progressively Plan (PAMP)

Responsible

al Action

Description

Implement progand safety

Responsible O

lth and Safety.

ve: A community

: Our residents an

essibility improvemebility Plan Policy (Pnmental Design (CP


ks

tion Through Enviroincorporated into th

ital works projects.

Officer: Manager S

implement the Pedin local centres.

Officer: Manager S

grams to manage ris

Officer: Director Dev

where residents f

nd visitors enjoy c

ent actions from the AMP) and Crime PrPTED) principles.

ategy & Environmen

onmental Design (Che design and const

Strategic Projects

destrian Access and

Strategic Projects

sks and impacts on

velopment & Regula

feel safe and enjo

clean, safe, friendl

P

Pedestrian revention

nt

P

CPTED) truction of

d Mobility

P

public health

ation

oy good health.

ly and vibrant neig

Progress Com

75%

CounPedebe pr

Crimbeingproje

Progress Com

100%

Com

Septimpleproje

50%

The on 27and cPAMOnceimple

Progress Com

56%

Durinand i

ghbourhoods.

mments

ncil resolved at its mestrian Access Mobresented back to Co

e Prevention Throug implemented as aects.

mments

pleted previous rep

tember 2015 progremented as a key dects.

public exhibition of t7 October 2015. Puclosed Friday 4 DecP brought back to C

e the PAMP is approementation of pedes

mments

ng the reporting perin accordance with

meeting of 27 Octobility Plan (PAMP). Aouncil in early 2016

gh Environmental Da key design criterio

porting period.

ress comments: CPesign criterion for a

the draft PAMP wasblic exhibition comm

cember 2015. SubmCouncil for consideroved by Council, it cstrian facilities.

riod Public Health anprojected outcomes

ber 2015 to publicallA report back on the.

Design (CPTED) prin for all of Council's

PTED principles areall of Council's capita

s adopted by Councmenced on Friday 6

missions will be revieration and adoption can be used to seek

nd Safety programss.

y exhibit the e exhibition will

nciples are s capital works

e being al works

cil at its meeting 6 November 2015 ewed and the in early 2016.

k funding for

s were on track

25

Operat

Code

C5.1.1.2

C5.1.1.2

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Implement CoPlan 2011-201

Responsible

.2 Ensure all buiare complianc

Responsible

ks

ouncil's adopted Com16 and prepare new

Officer: Manager C

ldings and multi occce with Council's an

Officer: Manager E

mpanion Animals Mw plan for 2016-202

Compliance & Regu

cupancy residential nual fire safety prog

Engineering Operat

P

Management 1.

ulation

buildings gram.

tions

Progress Com

50%

For treceirequereporequeanimrequeroamdecre

Thermoneovera99.24

ActivauditCounconv

The sent

The ffocusdiscutrapsbeneresou

The sclassdog bcompthe gwith and dbega

50%

CounCounA neand c

mments

he reporting period ived a total of 600 aests. These figures rting period ending ests, 1 cat pickup re

mal requests, 22 comests, 25 lost and fou

ming requests and 40eased from previous

e were 819 registraey totalling $55,600all registration rate f4% and Cats 98.10%

vities undertaken fort for unregistered anncil’s website has bevenience has been r

‘Responsible Pet Oto the Office of Loc

first grant was a joinsing on responsible ussion forums, a trias were purchased anefited from undertakurces and education

second grant was foses, an educational behavioural classespletion. Council recegeneral public. The ethe aim of the educdog attacks. The doan at Friars Field in

ncil's Annual Fire Sancils Annual Fire Saw fee regime for theconsideration.

ending 31 Decembanimal requests of w

were significantly lo31 December 2015equests, 8 inspect ompanion animal enqund animal requests0 dog pickup reques periods.

ations received for th0, which has increasfor companion anim%) which is the high

r companion animalnimals. The online lieen well utilised andreceived from reside

wnership’ projects wal Government.

nt initiative with Pittwcat ownership and

al desexing project and a cat trap lending

king this project thronal material for futu

or Ku-ring-gai only acampaign and incre

s recipients receivedeived positive feedbeducational campaiational content to reog themed signage Pymble.

afety program is in aafety Statements rege 2016/17 financial

ber 2015, Ku-ring-gawhich 399 were comower than previous

5, there were 5 nuisaoval requests, 13 deuiry requests, 157 bs, 49 dog attack reqsts. All of these req

his reporting period sed from the previoumals in Ku-ring-gai ishest recorded rates

management incluifetime registration cd positive feedback ents.

were completed and

water and Warringaincluded an educat

and an education cag program was drafugh access to inforre use.

and focused on dogeasing signage in dd a Certificate of Attback from course atgn was designed aeduce off leash dogwas produced and

accordance with Cogister is up to date ayear has been draft

ai Council mpanion animal

periods. For the ance cat ead companion barking dog quests, 87 dog uests have

with registration us quarters. The s 98.96% (Dogs for Ku-ring-gai.

ded the annual capability on about the

d final reports

ah Council tional event, ampaign. Cat fted. Ku-ring-gai mation,

g behavioural og parks. The tendance on tendance and nd distributed s, roaming dog installation

ouncil's schedule, and operational. ted for review

26

C5.1.1.2

C5.1.1.2

C5.1.1.2

C5.1.1.2

C5.1.1.2

C5.1.1.2

.3 Respond promstandards and

Responsible

.4 Review Counc

Responsible

.5 Undertake maprescribed unSwimming Po

Responsible

.6 Implement foojoint NSW Foo

Responsible

.7 Maintain Counregulated prem

Responsible

.8 Implement CoPolicy, with a providers.

Responsible

mptly to breaches ofd take appropriate re

Officer: Manager C

cil's Compliance Po

Officer: Director D

andatory inspectionsder legislation and

ool Barrier Inspectio

Officer: Manager C

od safety protection od Authority Agreem

Officer: Manager C

ncil's register and remises.

Officer: Manager C

ouncil's adopted Abaparticular focus on

Officer: Manager C

f environmental conegulatory action.

Compliance & Regu

olicy.

Development & Regu

s of swimming poolsin accordance with n Policy.

Compliance & Regu

programs in accordment.

Compliance & Regu

esponsibilities for m

Compliance & Regu

andoned Shopping education of users

Compliance & Regu

nstruction

ulation

ulation

s as Council's

ulation

dance with

ulation

managing

ulation

Trolley and trolley

ulation

50%

CounEnvirpena

50%

CounCoun

50%

Counand iin pelegis

46%

Inspecarrieinspe

50%

The

50%

Counand rdema

ncil continued to undronmental Planningalty infringement not

ncil's Compliance Pncil's consideration

ncil received 83 appissued 77 Certificate

enalty infringement nlation and Council's

ection of food prepaed out in accordancections were undert

register of regulated

ncil's regulatory stafreporting abandoneand during daylight

dertaken investigati & Assessment Acttices worth $237,00

olicy is currently unat its meeting sched

plications for the inse of Compliance, 58notices (PINS) durins swimming pool ba

aration premises witce with NSW Food Ataken of food premis

d systems and prem

ff have been consisted trolleys. This is an

savings time for Co

ons of breaches of ,1979 as they arise

07.

der review in readinduled for 22 March

pection of swimmin8 Orders issued andng the period in accrrier inspection prog

thin Ku-ring-gai conAuthority requiremeses.

mises is up to date.

tent in their approacn on-going campaigouncil's Ranger staff

the and issued

ness for 2016.

g pool barriers d issued $2,310 ordance with gram.

tinued to be nts. 147

ch to educating gn with more f.

27

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

C6.1.1.1

Key Ac

At the Oplan for C

Operat

Code

C6.1.1.1

Housing Choice

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Investigate oppochoices.

Responsible O

chievements

rdinary Meeting of CCouncil land adjoini

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Analyse Coundevelopment.

Responsible

and Affordability.

ve: Housing diver

: Council's plannin

ortunities/locations


Council held 8 Deceing the Turramurra

ks

ncil land holdings av

Officer: Manager U

rsity, adaptability

ng approach to th

to provide a range o

ategy & Environmen

ember 2015 Councirail station.

vailable for potential

Urban Planning

and affordability is

e provision of hou

P

of housing

nt

l resolved to undert

P

l

s increased to sup

using across Ku-r

Progress Com

50%

Councounthe fo

* At tdeveLindfrecla

* At tprefeowneprefe

take a Public Private

Progress Com

50%

Durin

* Cou271 Pprog

* CouComand r

* CouLindf

* CouTurra

pport the needs o

ing-gai addresses

mments

ncil is actively invesncil land holdings witollowing opportunitie

the Ordinary Meetinelopment options forfield, and resolved t

assification; and

the Ordinary Meetinerred development oed land on the westeerred option.

e Partnership to del

mments

ng this period the fo

uncil considered twoPacific Highway, Linress land reclassific

uncil considered a pmunity Hub on Couresolved to adopt th

uncil resolved to unfield Hub project; an

uncil resolved to examurra rail station.

of a changing com

s the supply, choic

tigating opportunitiethin close proximity es were progressed

ng of Council 28 Julyr Council owned lanto adopt the preferre

ng of Council 6 Octooption for the Lindfieern side of Lindfield

iver the Lindfield Hu

ollowing opportunitie

o development optiondfield, and resolvecation;

preferred developmeuncil owned land on he preferred option;

dertake a Public Prnd

hibit a master plan f

mmunity.

ce and affordabilit

es to provide housiny to rail stations. Durd:

y 2015 Council consnd at 259-271 Pacified option and progr

ober 2015 Council celd Community Hubd centre and resolve

ub project and to ex

es were progressed

ons for Council ownd to adopt the prefe

ent option for the Lithe western side of

rivate Partnership to

for Council land adj

ty needs of the co

ng choice on ring this period

sidered two c Highway,

ress land

considered a b on Council ed to adopt the

xhibit a master

:

ned land at 259-erred option and

ndfield f Lindfield centre

o deliver the

oining the

28

ommunity.

C6.1.1.1

Term A

Critica

Code

C6.1.2.1

Operat

Code

C6.1.2.1

.2 Monitor housi

Responsible

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Council investigpartnerships witchoices.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Investigate straffordable hou

Responsible

ng choice in Ku-ring

Officer: Manager U

: Diversity and su

gates and explores oth stakeholders to p


ks

rategies and modelsusing choices in Ku-

Officer: Manager U

g-gai local governm

Urban Planning

pply of new housi

opportunities to devprovide affordable h

ategy & Environmen

s that will assist the-ring-gai local gove

Urban Planning

ent area.

ing has been inve

P

velop ousing

nt

P

e provision of rnment area.

50%

HousDeveaddePlan

estigated to provid

Progress Com

50%

Durinwithi

Progress Com

50%

A prebeenand tGrow

In AuNorthprior

Counstudy

The invespart o

sing monitor from Helopment Applicatioed to rolling statisticaning student as they

de safe and respo

mments

ng the reporting pern Ku-ring-gai contin

mments

eliminary paper on hn prepared. This is tothe North Sydney Dwing Sydney 2036.

ugust 2015, NSROChern Region as affoities.

ncil staff provided asy. The NSROC stud

master planning prostigation of the poteof the redevelopme

ousing NSW is reguns with contributional spreadsheet mainy are approved.

nsive housing tha

riod opportunities to nued.

housing provision ao feed into a broade

District Plan under th

C commissioned resordability is an issue

ssistance and reseady is excepted to be

ocess for the Lindfiential provision of annt of the site.

ularly downloaded as (indicative of nett ntained under deleg

at addresses the c

provide affordable

nd affordability in Ker housing strategy he NSW State Gove

search on affordablee under the NSROC

arch material to asse provided in early 2

eld Library precinct n affordable housing

and shared. New dwelling growth)

gation by each

changing populatio

housing choices

u-ring-gai has for Ku-ring-gai

ernment Plan for

e housing in the regional

sist with the 016.

included an g component as

29

on.

Term A

Critica

Code

C6.1.3.1

Operat

Code

C6.1.3.1

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Plans encouragplace.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Monitor princi

Responsible

: Plans encourage

ge enhanced adapta


ks

ples of adaptability

Officer: Manager U

e enhanced adap

ability to allow for ag

ategy & Environmen

in Council's plannin

Urban Planning

tability to allow fo

P

geing in

nt

P

ng policies.

r ageing in place,

Progress Com

50%

PlansacceDeveHous

Progress Com

50%

The incluLiveahouswhic

accessibility and

mments

s encourage enhanssibility and sustain

elopment Control Plsing Design Guidelin

mments

review of the Local des the updating ofable Housing Desigsing controls with theh also adopts the Li

sustainable hous

ced adaptability to anable housing througan, that also takes nes.

Centres Developmef accessibility contron Guidelines. The re new NSW Apartmiveable Housing De

sing.

allow for ageing in pgh the review of theinto consideration th

ent Control Plan cools taking into considreview will also alig

ment Design Guide uesign Guidelines.

place, e Local Centres he Liveable

ntinued and deration the n the multi unit under SEPP 65

30

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

C7.1.1.1

Key Ac

Developm

Operat

Code

C7.1.1.1

C7.1.1.1

Emergency Man

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

In conjunction wreview and impl

Responsible O

chievements

ment of Consequen

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Finalise the reRisk Managemgai Bushfire M

Responsible

.2 Complete fire programs.

Responsible

nagement.

ve: An aware com

: Plans are develo

with State agencies lement Emergency

Officer: Director Ope

nce Management G

ks

eview of and implemment Plan in consulManagement Comm

Officer: Manager O

trail, fire break and

Officer: Manager O

mmunity able to p

oped in partnersh

and key stakeholdeManagement Plans

erations

uides for the Emerg

ment and report on ttation with the Horn

mittee.

Open Space Operat

hazard reduction m

Open Space Operat

repare and respo

ip with emergency

P

ers develop, s.

gency Management

P

the Bushfire nsby Ku-ring-

tions

maintenance

tions

nd to the risk to lif

y service agencie

Progress Com

50%

CounMana

The met tcommof CoManayear.

The the rebeenMana2016

t Plan (EMPLAN).

Progress Com

50%

The assigenga

50%

Fire tmainlocatthree

A nuCounServ

fe and property fro

s and key stakeho

mments

ncil continued to woagement for the Ho

Hornsby Ku-ring-gatwice during the repmittee members andonsequence Managagement Plan (EMP.

Hornsby Ku-ring-gaeporting period and

n meeting on a weekagement Plan which6.

mments

multi-agency Bushfgnment of zones anagement regarding t

trails and breaks arentenance schedule. tions however, weate months of 2015.

mber of hazard comncil undertaking vegice (RFS) requireme

om emergency ev

olders and implem

ork with state agencrnsby Ku-ring-gai R

ai Local Emergency porting period and sd combat agencies

gement Guides for thPLAN) should be co

ai Bushfire Managem the Bushfire Risk Mkly basis to finalise h should be ready fo

ire Risk Managemed continues to look the five year plan is

e being maintained Hazard reduction bther hampered the c

mplaints have also bgetation managemeents.

vents.

mented.

ies to implement EmRegion.

Management Comub groups establishhave commenced the region. The Eme

ompleted prior to the

ment Committee meManagement Sub Cthe 5 Year Bushfireor community consu

ent Committee has cat treatments. Combeing scheduled fo

in accordance withurns were conductecompletion of many

been inspected whicnt works to comply

mergency

mittee (LEMC) hed from the development ergency e end of financial

et twice during Committee has e Risk ultation in April

completed the mmunity or next quarter.

the ed at a number of y during the last

ch resulted in with Rural Fire

31

C7.1.1.1

Critica

Code

C7.1.1.2

Key Ac

Council hnamely t

Operat

Code

C7.1.1.2

.3 Complete EMKu-ring-gai in including all d

Responsible

al Action

Description

Develop Floodpcatchments.

Responsible O

chievements

has been successfuthe development of

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Complete flooRisk Managem

Responsible

PLAN (Emergency consultation with coocuments required

Officer: Director O

plain Risk and Storm


ul in obtaining grant a Flood Risk Mana

ks

odplain risk study in ment Committee. In

Officer: Temporary

Management Plan)ombat agencies andunder the State fra

Operations

m Management Plan

ategy & Environmen

funding from the Ogement Study and

consultation with Fvestigate priority ac

y Team Leader Nat

) for Hornsby d LEMC, mework.

P

ns for local

nt

Office of EnvironmenPlan for Blackbutt C

P

loodplain ctions.

tural Areas

50%

The ComManaCMGEarthDiseaCMG

Progress Com

75%

ThroComStudstudyhas aEnvirrisk mMana

nt and Heritage (OECreek.

Progress Com

75%

Workthe Lbeena prea mefor p

Local Emergency Mmittees have met oagement Guides (C

G's have been comphquake, Dam/ Resease. The LEMC will

G's and work toward

mments

ugh grant funding, imittee, Council is coy. A community foruy, with the draft studalso been successfuronment and Heritagmanagement procesagement Study and

EH) to support the ne

mments

k continued with theLovers Jump Creek n completed and theesentation of the draeeting scheduled forublic exhibition of th

Management Commn a number of occa

CMG) for high risk empleted for Flood, Stoervoir failure, Heatw continue to meet o

ds finalising the EMP

in collaboration withompleting the Loveum was conducted dy due for public exul in obtaining grantge (OEH) to supporss, namely the deve Plan for Blackbutt

ext phase of its floo

e Floodplain Risk MaCatchment Flood S

e draft report is nearaft report to the Floor 3 February 2016, whe draft report by the

ittee (LEMC) Bushfasions to complete Cmergency events. Torm, Bushfire, Lands

wave and Human Coon a regular basis toPLAN.

h the Flood Risk Mars Jump Creek Catcin October 2015 in hibition in the next qt funding from the Ort the next phase of elopment of a FloodCreek.

odplain risk manage

anagement CommitStudy. Major modelliring completion. Neod Risk Managemenwith the aim of obtae end of February 2

fire Risk Sub Consequence To date, draft slide, ommunicable o discuss these

anagement chment Flood relation to the quarter. Council

Office of its floodplain

d Risk

ment process,

ttee to complete ing tasks have xt steps include nt Committee at

aining approval 2016.

32

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

N1.1.1.1

Operat

Code

N1.1.1.1

Appreciating Ku-

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Expand commucommunity outr

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Utilise a varietdifferent targe

Responsible

-ring-gai’s unique

ve: A community

: Increased comm

unication mechanismreach and participat


ks

ty of communicationet groups to deliver e

Officer: Manager E

natural environm

empowered with

munity understand

ms and channels to ion.

ategy & Environmen

n mechanisms and environmental inform

Environment & Sust

Theme:

ment.

knowledge, learn

ding of the value o

P

broaden

nt

P

channels for mation.

tainability

Natural En

ning and informatio

of the natural envir

Progress Com

50%

ThroKu-riresidparticknocthemhighlLevy

Progress Com

50%

Counsustaof elepageregison 3,follow62 cl538 swith SustaarticlengateamCounthesewas appro

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on that benefits th

ronment and loca

mments

ugh the monthly Sung-gai Facebook paents' kits, Council ccipation in our envir

cking initiative, to wem to Council's enviro

y successful. The imy Communications S

mments

ncil’s engagement wainability continues ectronic and social me now has 2,251 follstered 129,910 impr,843 times. The Lovwers. The tweets thicks for more informsubscribers and theapproximately anotainability E-news froes 1,303 times betw

agement with new rem member door-knocncil’s environmentale topics. Despite noable to engage in faoached.

nt

he environment.

l environmental is

ustainability E-newsage and Twitter acccontinues to broaderonmental and sustaelcome new residenonmental and sustaimplementation of thStrategy is furthering

with the Ku-ring-gai to grow in strength,media. Council’s Loowers and in the las

ressions in the feedsving Living Ku-ring-grough this account

mation. The Envirotue videos on the chanher 20,000 views viom Council now hasween July and Deceesidents and residecked the homes of 5 and sustainability p

ot making appointmeace-to-face convers

ssues and impacts

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he recently developeg community outrea

community on the e particularly through

oving Living Ku-ring-st six months postss of its followers andgai Twitter account registered 18,187 imube channel on Younnel have registereda other sites. The ms 2,413 subscribersember 2015. To incrnts living in bush fir565 new residents tprograms and answents in advance the

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d were clicked has 334 mpressions and uTube now has d 195,627 views monthly s who clicked on rease Council’s re prone areas, a to introduce

wer questions on e team member he new residents

33

Term A

Critica

Code

N1.1.2.1

Operat

Code

N1.1.2.1

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Development ofeducation progr

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Develop and ddemonstration


: Increased comm

f environmental resorams for a range of


ks

deliver programs, ren sites at the Wildflo

Officer: Manager C

munity action that

ources, tools and tauser groups.

ategy & Environmen

esources and educaower Garden.

Community & Recre

benefits the envir

P

argeted

nt

P

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eation

ronment.

Progress Com

50%

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50%

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Ther$8,46attenquartprogall hoinclu

mments

ng the reporting pernised activities at thday parties, camp fier programs. During

events program delivattendees. Council’sently have 725 comm0 volunteer hours toBetter Business Paable sustainability agai. Between July anesses became meram, bringing total m

mments

ng the reporting pernised activities at th

sh Kids - 14 program

ddlers and Tadpoles

nior Rangers - 14 pr

sh Birthday Parties

mpfire and Spotligh

hool excursions - 40

her Council Ranger

e were 28 Bookings62.00 rental incomending and $1,252.00ter more than 100%rams based on longoliday periods to catde a snake and ano

riod more than 8,000he Ku-ring-gai Wildfire and spotlight wag the last six monthsvered a range of tals Bushcare, Streetcmunity volunteers ao bush regenerationrtnership (BBP) prodvice service to sm

and December 2015mbers of the Bettermembership to 179

riod Council had mohe Wildflower Garde

ms (613 kids)

s – 14 programs (20

rograms (320 kids)

- 63 parties (878 kid

t Walks - 17 progra

0 Bookings (1,663 c

led activities - 15 P

s at Caley's Pavilione. Picnic Area hires 0. The Visitor Centre

% increase since theg day programs will ter for the obvious dother blue tongue liz

0 people have particlower Garden, suchlks, school excursios, Council’s Loving ks, walks and works

care and Parkcare pat 166 sites, who conn activities over the ogram continues to p

all and medium bus5 a total of 48 new Kr Business Partners.

ore than 8,000 peopen, as outlined below

01 kids)

ds)

ms (296 kids)

children)

rograms (266 partic

n with 1,402 participhave totalled 14 wite hosted 3,526 peo

e July-Sept). Schoolbe increased and c

demand. The fauna zard.

cipated in h as bush ons and junior Living Ku-ring-shops, attracting programs ntributed over past 6 months. provide a sinesses in Ku-Ku-ring-gai hip (BBP)

ple participate in w:

cipants).

pants and th 323 people ple (the Oct-Dec Holiday

conducted over for display now

34

N1.1.2.1

N1.1.2.1

.2 Deliver enviro

Responsible

.3 Deliver enviro

Responsible

onmental resources

Officer: Manager E

onmental resources

Officer: Manager E

and programs for re

Environment & Sust

and programs for b

Environment & Sust

esidents.

tainability

businesses.

tainability

50%

DurindelivworkNatioin urbgardeReseBushNatioevenresidan entheseprom

Throwhilethe GdumpLindfdumpclosewerecomp

The Wand d115 hStreeTherLookThroswitc

50%

The valuaring-gbusinProgbusintheseSinceServof antime.

ng the reporting perered a talk on Ku-ri

kshop, a eucalypt ideonal Tree Day eventban bushland, a woen, a cooking with berve, an introductoryhcare’s Major Day Oonal Ride to Work Dning, a make your ow

ents, a local producnd of year event fore events. Council’s

minent display at the

ugh the Greenstyle e 12 home sustainabGreenstyle presenceping/encroachment field, Killara, Gordonping/encroachment ed or referred. Throue engaged via the wpost bins were distr

Wild Things programdistributed 102 nativhives were sold outsetcare and Parkcaree are two communit

kout Community Gaugh the Fridge Buy

ched off, collected fr

Better Business Paable sustainability agai. Between July anesses became meram, bringing total mnesses were appraise 12 were new meme July, 44 businesseice, which identified

nnual waste from lan

riod, Council’s Lovinng-gai birdlife, a DIYentification talk, a nt, a kombucha and

orkshop on planningbush foods workshoy bushwalk for new

Out, a native seed-cDay, an introduction wn sourdough workctive garden tour, a r Bushcare volunteeEnvironment and S

e Wildflower Art and

program, 12 gardebility conversations e at Gordon Libraryeducational letters

n, West Pymble andissues were reporteugh the Compost R

websites and its tutoributed to Ku-ring-ga

m supported the cove stingless beehiveside the Ku-ring-gae programs have 72ty gardens in Ku-rinrden) which have a back program, 87 erom Ku-ring-gai hom

rtnership (BBP) prodvice service to sm

and December 2015mbers of the Bettermembership to 179sed for their energy

mbers and 7 were rees received a wasted a potential diversiondfill. Verified saving

ng Living Ku-ring-gaY cheese and yoghative plant identificakefir workshop, a ta and preparing you

op, a bushwalk throuresidents, an eventollecting bushwalk, to bushcare talk, a

kshop, a welcome btalk on ibis, a back

ers. In total 804 peoSustainability team a

Garden Festival.

n advice visits werewith local residents. A total of 132 were distributed to

d Pymble. A total of ed, with 35 investiga

Revolution program, rials, while 12 wormai households.

nversion of one pooes to Ku-ring-gai resi area. Council’s Bu

25 volunteers acrossng-gai (including the

total membership oenergy guzzling secomes and recycled re

ogram continues to pall and medium bus

5 a total of 48 new Kr Business Partners. In this 6 month pe

y, water and waste pe-appraisals for exise audit through the Won of 2,246,516 litregs will be available

ai events program urt-making ation talk, a alk on microbats r own productive ugh Muogamarra t celebrating a breakfast for tick information us tour for new garden talk and

ple attended also had a

e conducted, s resulted from

properties in f 38 ated either 208 residents

m farms and 12

ol into a pond sidents, while

ushcare, s 166 sites.

e Turramurra of 50 people. ond fridges were

esponsibly.

provide a sinesses in Ku-Ku-ring-gai hip (BBP) riod 19 performance; of sting members. Waste Saver es (466 tonnes) in 12 months'

35

N1.1.2.1

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

N2.1.1.1

.4 Deliver enviro


Natural Areas.

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Implementation

Responsible O

onmental resources

Officer: Manager C

ve: Our bushland

: Strategies and p

of Bushland Reser


and programs for s

Community & Recre

d is rich with native

plans are relevant

rves Plan of Manage

erations

schools.

eation

e flora and fauna.

and implemented

P

ement.

50%

Durinchilddeveaddit

d to improve the c

Progress Com

40%

Priorcontibushand ecatch

Reas

Comprog

Rem

The chowefollow

ng this period the scren attended the lon

elopment of the schotional long day prog

conservation and r

mments

rity actions from the nue to be implemen

hland regeneration, cencroachment reguhment management

son

peting workloads beression of this Critic

medial Action

completion of the Bever there has beenwing financial year.

chools program attrang day care programool programs for the

grams during Schoo

recovery of flora a

existing Bushland Rnted across both decommunity engagelation, weed controt and bushfire mana

etween Departmentcal Action.

ushland Reserves Pn a delay which is ex

acted 1,663 childrenms during school hoe next six months wl Holiday periods.

and fauna.

Reserves Plan of Mepartments in the kement, pest species l, track and trail maagement.

ts and resources ha

Plan of Managemenxpected to be rectifi

n and 613 olidays. The

will include

Management ey areas of control, dumping intenance,

as affected the

nt has continued ied in the

36

Operat

Code

N2.1.1.1

Critica

Code

N2.1.1.2

Operat

Code

N2.1.1.2

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Finalise reviewManagement regeneration a

Responsible

al Action

Description

Implementation

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Implement pri

Responsible

ks

w of the Ku-ring-gaiand implement prioactivities.

Officer: Manager E

of Biodiversity Poli


ks

ority actions from th

Officer: Manager E

Bushland Reserveority actions includin

Environment & Sust

cy.

ategy & Environmen

he Biodiversity Polic

Environment & Sust

P

es Plan of ng bushland

tainability

P

nt

P

cy.

tainability

Progress Com

40%

Priorbe imengaweedbush

Reas

Due that tbe fin

Rem

This Oper

Progress Com

50%

WhilsCounannuaquaprogmainburnsstormasseunauencroBiod

Progress Com

50%

WhilsCounBiodbe co

mments

rity actions from the mplemented in the kagement, pest specid control, track and hfire management.

son

to competing work the revised Ku-ring-nalised until next fin

medial Action

Task will be reviewrational Plan.

mments

st Council's Biodivencil's 2006 Biodiversual bush regeneratioatic weeds; Bushcarram; Ku-ring-gai Fly

ntenance program; rs; riparian and hydr

mwater harvesting inssments; communit

uthorised activities soachment in bushlaiversity Policy will b

mments

st Council's Biodivencil's 2006 Biodiversiversity Policy has bonducted during the

Bushland Reserveskey areas of bushlanies control, dumpingtrail maintenance, c

priorities and staff v-gai Bushland Resenancial year.

wed for potential incl

rsity Policy is beingsity Strategy continuon programs; annuare, Streetcare and Pying Fox Habitat Reregional fox and rabrology improvement nstallations and maty biodiversity educasuch as bike track band. Internal stakehoe conducted during

rsity Policy is beingsity Strategy continubeen completed. Inte new year.

s Plan of Managemnd regeneration, cog and encroachmencatchment managem

vacancies it has beeerves Plan of Manag

usion in the draft 20

g developed priority ue to be implementeal noxious weed proParkcare programs; estoration Program; bbit control program works; gross pollutintenance program;ation; and the reguluilding and dumpingolder consultation o the new year.

g developed priority ue to be implementeernal stakeholder c

ment continue to mmunity

nt regulation, ment and

en determined gement will not

016/17

actions from ed, including:

ograms; including native bee track and trail ; ecological tant trap and ; environmental ation of g and

on the draft

actions from ed. A draft onsultation will

37

Critica

Code

N2.1.1.3

Key Ac

Council r

The reco

Operat

Code

N2.1.1.3

al Action

Description

3 Bushland maintwith adopted str

Responsible O

chievements

received a Highly C

ognition and final lis

tional Plan Tas

Description

3.1 Implement seoutputs for bu

Responsible

tenance activities arrategies and plans t


Commended award f

ting of Julians Hibb

ks

rvice level agreemesh regeneration, no

Officer: Manager O

re undertaken in accto enhance flora an

erations

from Local Governm

ertia, Hibbertia span

ents and report on aoxious weeds and fe

Open Space Operat

P

cordance d fauna.

ment NSW for its de

nantha, as critically

P

activities and eral animals.

tions

Progress Com

50%

Counadopaccofinalimoni

evelopment of priori

endangered will en

Progress Com

50%

Counthe pbaitininspe

mments

ncil's Bushland mainpted strategies and prdance with the polsing Bush Regeneritoring and reporting

tisation, monitoring

nsure ongoing prote

mments

ncil's Bushland Regprioritisation matrix. ng program. All reacected and controls s

ntenance activities cplans. Regenerationicy and Council has

ration Site Managemg on achievements a

and reporting of reg

ection under legislati

eneration program Council has also coctive noxious weed scheduled where ne

continue to be perfon sites are all being s commenced the pment plans that will aat each site.

generation sites. ion of this extremely

has been completeompleted a regionalremoval requests h

ecessary.

ormed in line with maintained in

rocess of assist with

y rare plant.

d according to rabbit and fox

have been

38

Critica

Code

N2.1.1.4

Operat

Code

N2.1.1.4

N2.1.1.4

al Action

Description

4 Integrated moniinvestment and

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

4.1 Implement fau

Responsible

4.2 Implement bu

Responsible

itoring and evaluatiomanagement priori


ks

una monitoring prog

Officer: Temporary

shland monitoring p

Officer: Manager O

on framework informities in our bushland

ategy & Environmen

gram.

y Team Leader Nat

program.

Open Space Operat

P

ms d.

nt

P

tural Areas

tions

Progress Com

43%

Durinundeassoa ‘moacrosnext in buspecof Codevecommand W

Reas

Comthe s

Rem

A copart oTask

Progress Com

50%

Counutiliseand t

40%

Site ReseMoni

Reas

Currevege

Rem

A cothis T

mments

ng the reporting perertaken at Rofe Parkciation with a propoonitoring methodoloss the local governmperiod. Remote senshland reserves ac

cies. A bushland coouncil's regenerationeloped for the bushlamencing with plans Warrimoo Coastal U

son

peting work prioritiesite management pla

medial Action

nsultant will be engaof the site managem

ks N2.1.1.4.2 and N2

mments

ncil has implementee remote sensing cato target threatened

Management Planserve, Browns Forestitoring of all other re

son

ently awaiting the eetation assessments

medial Action

nsultant brief has beTasks by the end of

riod, a terrestrial invk and Sheldon Foreosed long-term ecoloogy report’ to guide fment area. Results onsing cameras contross Ku-ring-gai, spndition rating is beinn program. Site maand reserves that afor the Ku-ring-gai

Upland Swamp, to in

es and staff vacancians.

aged to undertake dment plan developm2.1.1.4.3.

ed a fauna monitorinameras to monitor b

d species.

s are being preparedt and Warrimoo Coaegeneration sites is

ngagement of a cons to complete this Ta

een prepared and ref the 2015/16 financ

ertebrate and verteest, to collect baselinogical burn programfuture ecological buof this survey will beinue to be utilised to

pecifically targeting ng utilised to measunagement plans arere actively managedFlying Fox Reservenform the bushland

es have delayed th

detailed vegetation ment, to assist in the

ng program and hasbiodiversity in bushl

d for the Ku-ring-gaastal Upland Swamalso being undertak

nsultant to undertakask.

esources are allocacial year.

brate survey was ne data in m and to provide urn surveys e available in the o monitor fauna threatened ure the outcomes e currently being d by Council,

e, Browns Forest condition rating.

e completion of

assessments, as e completion of

s continued to and reserves

i Flying Fox p areas. ken.

ke detailed

ated to complete

39

N2.1.1.4

Term A

Critica

Code

N2.1.2.1

Operat

Code

N2.1.2.1

4.3 Report quartein accordance

Responsible

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Effective guidelito ensure ecoloplanning.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Implement anenvironmenta

Responsible

erly on achievemente with monitoring an

Officer: Manager O

: Ecological prote

ines, processes, tragical protection is in


ks

d monitor guidelinel assessment proce

Officer: Manager E

s for all bush regennd evaluation framew

Open Space Operat

ction and underst

aining and monitorinntegrated within lan

ategy & Environmen

s and templates foresses.

Environment & Sust

eration sites work.

tions

tanding is integrat

P

ng is in place d-use

nt

P

r

tainability

40%

Site ReseMoni

Reas

Currevege

Rem

A cothis T

ted within land-us

Progress Com

50%

A nuto facimpa(MWFactoand trequ

Engiachie(LEP

Progress Com

50%

CounreflecAssethe inCounasse

Management Planserve, Browns Forestitoring of all other re

son

ently awaiting the eetation assessments

medial Action

nsultant brief has beTasks by the end of

e planning.

mments

mber of templates fcilitate the appropria

act, including templaWAs), Potential Impa

ors (REF) assessmetemplates are continirements.

neering conditions aeve the riparian and

P) and Development

mments

ncil's environmentalct any legislative chessment 'Quick Guidntranet, providing guncil works and activssment completion.

s are being preparedt and Warrimoo Coaegeneration sites is

ngagement of a cons to complete this Ta

een prepared and ref the 2015/16 financ

for environmental asate assessment of pates for the completct Assessments (PIents. Council's envinually updated to re

are consistently appd biodiversity objectit Control Plan (DCP

assessment templaanges and requirem

de' was recently finauidance on the leveities and the associ.

d for the Ku-ring-gaastal Upland Swamalso being undertak

nsultant to undertakask.

esources are allocacial year.

ssessments are utilprojects depending ion of Minor Works IAs) and Review of ironmental assessmeflect any legislative

plied to developmenives in the Local En

P).

ates are continuallyments. An Environmalised and is availabel of assessment reqated templates for e

i Flying Fox p areas. ken.

ke detailed

ated to complete

ised at Council on scale and Assessments Environmental

ment guidelines e changes and

nt applications to nvironmental Plan

y updated to mental Impact ble to all staff on quired for all environmental

40

N2.1.2.1

Critica

Code

N2.1.2.2

Operat

Code

N2.1.2.2

.2 Apply Developpolicies and thprovisions witDevelopment


al Action

Description

Assessment anquality through assessment of swaterways throu

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Development as appropriate


pment Assessment hat are consistent whin the Principal LoControl Plan.

Officer: Manager D

d regulatory actionsapplication of approstormwater manageughout the entire de


ks

Assessment condite.

Officer: Manager D

conditions that reflewith riparian and biocal Environmental P

Development Asses

s contribute to improopriate DA conditionement and protectioevelopment process

velopment & Regula

tions are reviewed a

Development Asses

ect Council diversity Plan and

ssment

P

oved water ns, on of s.

ation

P

and updated

ssment

50%

Engiconsbiodi

Progress Com

50%

All apto enconta

Progress Com

50%

EngimanaContareaslocal

neering conditions iistently to achieve Cversity provisions.

mments

pplications are assensure water manageained in Council's co

mments

neering conditions hagement requiremetrol Plan for applicats and the Local Cencentres).

in relation to water mCouncil's objectives

essed and reviewedement, biodiversity, ontrols are upheld.

have been updated ents in Council's contions which are not ntres Development

management are bes in relation to riparia

d by suitably qualifieriparian and bushfir

to refer to the relevntrols (Ku-ring-gai Din local centres or foControl Plan for app

eing applied an and

ed professionals re controls

vant water Development or deferred plications in the

41

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

N3.1.1.1

Operat

Code

N3.1.1.1

Natural Waterwa

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Best practice reprograms.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Participate in water manage

Responsible

ays.

ve: Our natural w

: The condition of

esearch informs Cou


ks

research programs ement.

Officer: Temporary

waterways and ripa

f natural waterway

uncil's water manag

ategy & Environmen

and partnerships to

y Team Leader Nat

arian areas are en

ys and riparian are

P

gement

nt

P

o advance

tural Areas

nhanced and prot

eas have improve

Progress Com

50%

CounHarbCentServAssomana

Progress Com

50%

Counpartnwith undeSydn

ected.

ed and water harv

mments

ncil continues to parbour Water Quality Itre (CRC) for Water ices Local Governm

ociation and the Univagement program.

mments

ncil continues to be nerships to advancethe Co-operative Re

ertaking a water quaney.

esting and reuse

rticipate in researchmprovement PrograSensitive Cities, th

ment Advisory Groupversity of Technolog

an active participane water managemenesearch Centre for ality research projec

has significantly i

h partnerships throuam, the Cooperativee Greater Sydney Lp, the NSW Stormwgy Sydney to advan

nt in research progrant. Council maintainwater sensitive citie

ct with the University

ncreased.

gh the Sydney e Research Local Land water Industry nce its water

ams and s involvement

es and are also y of Technology

42

Critica

Code

N3.1.1.2

Operat

Code

N3.1.1.2

N3.1.1.2

al Action

Description

Implementation Strategy.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Finalise the Wimplement prio

Responsible

.2 Implement str

Responsible

of Integrated Wate


ks

Water Sensitive City ority actions.

Officer: Manager E

ream health monitor

Officer: Temporary

er Cycle Manageme

ategy & Environmen

Policy and Strategy

Environment & Sust

ring program.

y Team Leader Nat

P

nt Policy and

nt

P

y and

tainability

tural Areas

Progress Com

45%

CounwhicIntegWateWateinclucreekcommquali

Reas

ComWate

Rem

A fraStaff

Progress Com

40%

Counthat wIntegWate

Reas

ComTask

Rem

A fraStaff

50%

The scolleCreeavail

mments

ncil's Water Sensitivh will represent a co

grated Water Cycle er Recycling and Reer Cycle Managemeding the installationk stabilisation worksmunity engagementty and macroinverte

son

peting work prioritieer Sensitive City Po

medial Action

mework for the Watresources will be a

mments

ncil's Water Sensitivwill represent a con

grated Water Cycle er Recycling and Re

son

peting work prioritiek.

medial Action

mework for the Watresources will be a

spring 2015 streamcted from Cowan C

ek, Gordon Creek, Bable on Council's w

ve City Policy and Sonsolidation of CounManagement Policyeuse Policy (2011). ent Policy and Straten of sediment and fils, weed removal, stot through the Water ebrate sampling.

es and staff vacancilicy and Strategy.

ter Sensitive Policy allocated to this Tas

ve City Policy and Ssolidation of CouncManagement Policyeuse Policy (2011).

es and staff vacanci

ter Sensitive Policy allocated to this Tas

health monitoring wCreek, Ku-ring-gai CBlackbutt Creek andwebsite during the fir

Strategy continues toncil's Riparian Policy and Strategy (200Activities from Couegy continue to be iter basins and biofiormwater harvestinSmart program and

es has delayed the

and Strategy has bk in the next period

Strategy continues tocil's Riparian Policy y and Strategy (200

es has delayed the

and Strategy have k in the next period

was undertaken withreek, Lovers Jump Quarry Creek. Resrst half of 2016.

o be developed, cy (2004), 08) and Interim ncil’s Integrated mplemented, lter gardens, g projects, d creek water

progress on the

been completed. .

o be developed, (2004),

08) and Interim

progress on this

been completed. .

h samples Creek, Moores

sults will be

43

Critica

Code

N3.1.1.3

Operat

Code

N3.1.1.3

Critica

Code

N3.1.1.4

Operat

Code

N3.1.1.4

al Action

Description

3 Ensure maintenSensitive Urban

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

3.1 Maintain WSUcontract.

Responsible

al Action

Description

4 Ensure water ha

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

4.1 Review efficiemaintenance.

Responsible

nance programs aren Design (WSUD) d


ks

UD Devices in accor

Officer: Director O

arvesting devices a


ks

ency of facilities and

Officer: Manager O

e in place for Councevices.

erations

rdance with adopted

Operations

re operating to capa

erations

d report on frequenc

Open Space Operat

P

il's Water

P

d service

P

acity.

P

cy of

tions

Progress Com

50%

The sthe a

Progress Com

50%

Cleathe s

Progress Com

50%

All wCounthesefundirepamain

Progress Com

50%

Durinonlinauditcompare f

mments

service contract is cadopted cleaning sc

mments

ring of Pollution Coservice contract.

mments

water harvesting systncil's Irrigation/Turf e systems weekly aing has been allocair of pumps and tan

ntenance schedule.

mments

ng spring and summe and any issues doted by Council's Irrigpliance are dealt witully operational and

currently in place anhedule.

ntrol Devices are be

tems have been auTechnical Officer hand reporting any chted this year to ensks and a program is

mer all water harvesocumented and repgation/Turf Technicath within 3 days to e

d working to capacity

nd is progressing in

eing maintained in a

dited and any issueas been monitoring

hanges that are requure ongoing maintes being developed f

sting systems were mpaired. All automatical Officer monthly. Aensure water harvesy.

accordance with

accordance with

es documented. performance of

uired. Additional enance and for an annual

monitored daily c systems were All areas of non sting systems

44

Term A

Critica

Code

N3.1.2.1

Operat

Code

N3.1.2.1

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Implementation

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Implement ripSensitive City

Responsible

: Ecological prote

of Council's Riparia


ks

arian provisions as Policy and Strategy

Officer: Temporary

ction of our water

an Policy.

ategy & Environmen

part of Council's Wy.

y Team Leader Nat

rways is integrated

P

nt

P

Water

tural Areas

d within land-use

Progress Com

50%

CounDeveSensproviand fzone

Progress Com

50%

Refedraft beingEnvirring-gproce

planning.

mments

ncil's Riparian Policyelopment Control Plsitive City (WSC) Poides the basis for mfor development ap

es are present.

mments

rence to Council's rWater Sensitive Cit

g implemented as aronmental Plans. Wgai Local Environmeess.

y has been incorporan (DCP) and will bolicy and Strategy, c

more sustainable outplications where str

riparian provisions hty Policy and Strate

a result of their incorWith any relevant upd

ental Plan town cen

rated into the Princibe incorporated into currently in draft fortcomes in subdivisioreams, watercourse

have been included egy. These provisionrporation into the Kudates being made, antre and principal co

ipal Council's Water

mat. This on developments es and riparian

within Council's ns are currently u-ring-gai Local as part of the Ku-onsolidation

45

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

N4.1.1.1

Key Ac

Council'scommenCouncil sprogram

Operat

Code

N4.1.1.1

Climate Change

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Programs are bthe impacts of c

Responsible O

chievements

s Climate Wise Comncement. It is aimedsupport seven partnto 240 conference/

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Deliver the Cl

Responsible

.

ve: A community

: The community

being implemented tclimate change and


mmunities program at building resilienc

ner councils in deliv/ seminar attendees

ks

imate Wise Commu

Officer: Manager E

addressing and r

is effectively infor

to build community rextreme weather ev

ategy & Environmen

has delivered worksce to the impacts ofering CWC worksho

s.

unities program.

Environment & Sust

responding to the

rmed and engage

P

resilience to vents.

nt

shops and communf severe weather evops in their local are

P

tainability

impacts of climate

d on climate chan

Progress Com

70%

Sinceprogand pclima

nity events to 445 Kuvents as a result of aeas, deliver capacity

Progress Com

70%

The cby thpast evenseveCounphasCWCCWCby Mfor th

e change and ext

nge issues.

mments

e its inception in 20ram has successfulpartner Councils abate change.

u-ring-gai residents a changing climate. y building workshop

mments

current phase of thehe Ministry of Police

six months the CWnts to assist Ku-ring-re weather events, ncil has also supporse of the CWC progrC workshop model aC website. The CWCacquarie University

his phase of the prog

reme weather eve

12, Council's Climaly informed and edu

bout the impacts of s

or members of the The current phase

ps to 175 council an

e Climate Wise Com and Emergency SeC program has deli-gai residents to buiincluding bush fires

rted the seven partnram to deliver CWCand associated mateC program has beeny, which will inform tgram.

ents.

te Wise Communitiucated the communsevere weather eve

business communiof the CWC progra

nd agency staff and

mmunities (CWC) prervices, is near comvered six workshopild their resilience tos, attracting 204 parner councils participC workshops in theirerials will soon be an subject to an indethe final report to the

es (CWC) nity, businesses ents as a result of

ty since it's m has seen present the

rogram, funded mpletion. Over the ps/ community o the impacts of rticipants. pating in this r areas. The available on a ependent review e grant agency

46

Term A

Critica

Code

N4.1.2.1

Operat

Code

N4.1.2.1

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Develop initiativand recover to tweather events

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Pursue viable to respond to

Responsible

: Council's vulnera

ves to build Council'the increasing seveas a result of a cha


ks

opportunities for a extreme weather ev

Officer: Manager E

ability to climate c

's capacity to preparity and frequency o

anging climate

ategy & Environmen

community voluntevents.

Environment & Sust

change is reduced

P

re, respond of extreme

nt

P

er network

tainability

d.

Progress Com

50%

InitiaincrechanAdapdeveevenEme

Progress Com

50%

A segrouthe vto seappethe LagreeLEMmech

Intervin pa

At thnetwwill bthe N

mments

tives to build Counceasing severity and fnging climate will beptation Strategy, wheloping a communitynts continues to be irgency Managemen

mments

ries of interviews haps and the Local Em

viability of a communevere weather eventears to be a dichotomLEMC to participate ed that if communityC should undertakehanism for dissemin

views with local comarticipating in the sha

is point there is enoworks further, especibenefit the overarchNational Strategy for

cil's capacity to prepfrequency of extrem incorporated into C

hich is currently beiny volunteer network nvestigated throughnt Committee (LEM

ave been undertakemergency Managemnity volunteer netwots. From a survey ofmy in members’ viein community enga

y engagement was e, existing communinating information.

mmunity groups arearing of information

ough support within ally in determining ing objectives of ther Disaster Resilienc

pare, respond and rme weather events aCouncil's Climate Chng finalised. The via

to respond to extreh interviews with theC) and local commu

en with members of ment Committee (LEork in Ku-ring-gai, sf eight members of

ews as to the relevaagement activities. Adeemed to be an aty networks would b

e under way to gaug about emergency m

the LEMC to pursuhow engaging with e LEMC and its impce.

recover to the as a result of a hange

ability of eme weather e Local unity groups.

community EMC) regarding etup to respond the LEMC, there nce or need for All, however, ctivity that the be a useful

ge their interest management.

e the community the community

plementation of

47

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

N5.1.1.1

Operat

Code

N5.1.1.1

N5.1.1.1

N5.1.1.1

Sustainable Res

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Recycling servicavoidance educ

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Deliver commrecycling/dive

Responsible

.2 Deliver grant f

Responsible

.3 Participate in and Regional

Responsible

source Manageme

ve: A community

: The community

ces are provided ancation is enhanced.


ks

unity waste educatirsion targets.

Officer: Manager W

funded Waste Less

Officer: Director O

the NSROC RegionWaste Plan actions

Officer: Director O

ent.

progressively red

is responsible and

nd waste recycling a

erations

ion programs and re

Waste

Recycle More proje

Operations

nal Waste Disposal s.

Operations

ducing its consum

d engaged in imp

P

and

P

eport on

ects.

Contract

ption of resources

roved recycling a

Progress Com

60%

Counrecyceduc

Progress Com

50%

Counevenprog

35%

Therrecruadve

Reas

This

Rem

The next

95%

The TDispoWast

s and leading in re

nd reduction in re

mments

ncil's successful wacling for units, e-wascation programs.

mments

ncil's Waste Recovent waste recovery anram for schools is a

e has been a delay uitment of a new Proerstising.

son

Task has been dela

medial Action

recruitment processperiod.

Tender process wasosal Contract is nowte program.

ecycling and reus

source use.

ste education progrste collection, even

ery programs continnd e-waste collectioalso continuing.

in Waste Less Recojects Officer being

ayed due to limited

s for the Projects Of

s completed during w operational. Coun

e.

rams continued inclut waste recovery an

nued including domeon. Council's waste e

cycle More projects unsuccessful and r

staff resources.

fficer position will ta

the reporting periodncil is participating in

uding domestic nd schools waste

estic recycling, education

due to the requiring re-

ake place in the

d and the n a Regional

48

Term A

Critica

Code

N5.1.2.1

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Implement educreduce energy a

Responsible O

: The community

cational programs toand water.


is responsible and

o assist the commu

ategy & Environmen

d engaged in ene

P

nity to

nt

ergy and water con

Progress Com

50%

CounSmaroundrebatprojepart oThe Ku-rimodehavemega

nservation and eff

mments

ncil continued to delrt programs, to assid of the Smart Unitstes for energy and /

ects. Over the past 6of the Water Smart Energy Smart Saveng-gai residents whels. Between July a

e been installed, proawatt-hours (MWh)

ficiency programs

liver the Smart Unitsist the community tos program will see 4/ or water audits and6 months, 7 rainwatprogram, equating

ers program launcheho replace inefficiennd December 2015

ojected to result in ain electricity consum

s.

s, Energy Smart Sao reduce energy and4 Ku-ring-gai unit blod energy and/ or water tank rebates werto 29.25 kilolitres of

ed a broader progrant pool pumps with h5, 41 energy efficienn annual reduction mption and 85.01 to

avers and Water d water use. This ocks receive ater saving re awarded as f tank capacity.

am of rebates for highly efficient t pool pumps of 79.91

onnes of CO2.

49

Operat

Code

N5.1.2.1

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Deliver commprograms.

Responsible

ks

unity energy reduct

Officer: Manager E

tion and water cons

Environment & Sust

P

servation

tainability

Progress Com

50%

The esupppilot broadpool rebatpool accea comhoursSaveownerainwequadelivdesig

Rebainstacapawaterainwroofs

Sustanew implethe inmeasKu-riof therecom

mments

energy and water saport from Council areround in early 2015der program of rebapumps with highly etes totalling $10,250pumps with investmssories totalling $51mbined annual redus (MWh) and CO2 rers program an inforers was held which water tank rebates wating to 29.25 kilolitrered four events (ongn and another on g

ates from Council thllation of seven rain

acity of 45,425 litres rways. The Water S

water tanks, two on s and walls) with 83

ainability support thformat which provid

emented by apartmenitial audit to be paidsurement and analyng-gai apartment be program. These bmmended during th

avings achieved by e growing. Following5, Council’s Energy ates for Ku-ring-gai efficient models. Be0 have supported th

ment by residents in1,600. It is expecteduction of electricity creduction of 85.01 tormation evening on attracted 72 attende

were awarded as pares of tank capacity.ne on rainwater tangreen roofs and wal

hrough its Water Smnwater tanks in the c

and will reduce stoSmart program condwater-sensitive gardattendees in total.

hrough the Smart Undes rebates for enerent blocks, with an ad following the submysis. Following a callocks are currently b

blocks will complete e audit phase by 15

the Ku-ring-gai comg the popularity andSmart Savers progrresidents who repla

etween July and Deche installation of 41 these pumps and ad that these new puconsumption of 79.9onnes. Through thesolar power and sto

ees. Over the past 6art of the Water Sma. The Water Smart pks, two on water-sels) with 83 attendee

mart program also sucommunity which ha

ormwater impacts onducted four events (den design and ano

nits program is now rgy and water savinadditional rebate tomission of 12 monthll for expressions ofbeing recruited into the implementation

5 October 2016.

mmunity with d success of a ram launched a ace inefficient cember 2015 energy efficient

associated mps will result in

91 megawatt-e Energy Smart orage for home 6 months, 7 art program, program ensitive garden es in total.

upported the ave a combined n local (one on other on green

delivered in a g actions ward the cost of

hs of data for f interest, four this new phase

n of the actions

50

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

P1.1.1.1

Operat

Code

P1.1.1.1

Preserving the u

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Engage with cothe local area.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Engage with krevitalisation o

Responsible

unique visual char

ve: Ku-ring-gai’s

: Opportunities ar

mmunity in masterp


ks

key stakeholders anof our neighbourhoo

Officer: Manager S

Them

racter of Ku-ring-g

unique visual cha

re provided to our

planning and design

ategy & Environmen

nd the community inod centres.

Strategic Projects

me: Places

gai.

aracter and identity

community to con

P

n process for

nt

P

n the

s, Spaces a

y is maintained.

ntribute to plans fo

Progress Com

50%

FolloconcIves that tquart

AdditBabbis cucalle

Progress Com

50%

Key sdesigthe sdocuquart

Counrevitaowneinclucons

and Infrast

or enhancing the

mments

owing a successful pcept plan for the reviChase. Detailed dotenders for constructer.

tionally, Council hasbage Road Shops, Rrrently underway and towards the end o

mments

stakeholders and thgns to revitalise Thesecond quarter Counmented in detail forters.

ncil also adopted a calise the Babbage Rers and the communding written surveystruction tender durin

tructure

local area and vis

public consultation citalisation of The Ma

ocumentation is currction shall be called

s adopted the conceRoseville Chase. Ond it is envisaged thof the fourth quarter

he community were e Mall Shops, Warrincil resolved to appr construction tende

concept plan for conRoad Shops, Rosevnity were consulted s. The plans will be ng the third and fou

sual amenity of ou

campaign, Council hall Shops, Warrimoorently underway and towards the end of

ept plan for the revitOnce again, detailedhat tenders for constr.

consulted during thmoo Avenue St Ives

prove the concept pler during the third an

nsultation during theville Chase. Babbag

during the second documented in detarth quarters.

ur centres.

has adopted the o Avenue, St d it is envisaged f the fourth

talisation of the d documentation truction shall be

he first quarter on s Chase. During an, which will be nd fourth

e first quarter to e Road business quarter, ail for

51

P1.1.1.1

Critica

Code

P1.1.1.2

Operat

Code

P1.1.1.2

.2 Implement ne

Responsible

al Action

Description

Invoking commu

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Develop concby community

Responsible

ighbourhood centre

Officer: Director S

unity pride in our loc


ks

ept plans for the ney engagement.

Officer: Manager S

es programs.

Strategy & Environm

cal and civic centres

ategy & Environmen

eighbourhood centre

Strategic Projects

ment

P

s.

nt

P

es informed

50%

DurinShopcomm

Coundetaiquart


Progress Com

50%

FolloconcIves that tquart

AdditBabbis cucalle

Progress Com

50%

FolloquartChasplan,and f


ng the period consups, Warrimoo Avenumunity.

ncil resolved to appril allowing for tendeters.


mments

owing a successful pcept plan for the reviChase. Detailed dotenders for constructer.

tionally, Council hasbage Road Shops, Rrrently underway and towards the end o

mments

owing consultation wter on designs to rese, Council resolved which will be docufourth quarters.


ltations were held oue, St Ives Chase w

rove the concept plaring for construction


public consultation citalisation of The Ma

ocumentation is currction shall be called

s adopted the conceRoseville Chase. Ond it is envisaged thof the fourth quarter

with key stakeholdervitalise The Mall Sh

d during the secondmented in detail for


on the designs to rewith key stakeholder

an, which will be don during the third an



campaign, Council hall Shops, Warrimoorently underway and towards the end of

ept plan for the revitOnce again, detailedhat tenders for constr.

rs and the communhops, Warrimoo Ave quarter to approve

r construction tende



vitalise The Mall rs and the

ocumented in nd fourth


has adopted the o Avenue, St d it is envisaged f the fourth

talisation of the d documentation truction shall be

ity during the first enue, St Ives e the concept r during the third


52

Critica

Code

P1.1.1.3

Operat

Code

P1.1.1.3

Critica

Code

P1.1.1.4

Operat

Code

P1.1.1.4

al Action

Description

Develop an agrecleaning of area

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Overview Graactual vs targe

Responsible

al Action

Description

Ensure complia

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Implement thetimes against

Responsible

eed level of serviceas to instil communi


ks

affiti Removal responets for removal of g

Officer: Manager E

ance with Tree Mana


ks

e Tree Preservationtargets for Tree Pre

Officer: Manager O

for removal of graffty pride.

erations

nse and report six mraffiti on public land

Engineering Operat

agement Policy.

erations

Order and report oeservation Order req

Open Space Operat

P

ffiti and

P

monthly on d

tions

P

P

on response quests.

tions

Progress Com

50%

Inforbeingadop

Progress Com

50%

Inforbeing

Progress Com

50%

Counperio

* 554

* 125

* 896

* 116

* 422

Progress Com

50%

A totand 1

mments

mation is being recog actioned successfpted timeframes for

mments

mation is being recog actioned successf

mments

ncil has received a tod. A breakdown of

4 Private Tree Work

5 Potential Breach o

6 Public tree works

6 fallen trees from C

2 fallen branches fro

mments

al of 554 application125 potential breach

orded and tracked ifully by Council Tradremoval.

orded and tracked ifully by Council Trad

total of 2,113 tree rethese requests are

ks requests

of policy inspections

requests

Council land

om Council land

ns for tree works wehes of the tree pres

n VandalTrak Systedes staff in accorda

n VandalTrak Systedes Staff.

elated requests for toutlined below:

s

ere received for thisservation policy were

em. Requests are ance with policy

em. Requests are

this reporting

s reporting period e inspected.

53

Term A

Critica

Code

P1.1.2.1

Operat

Code

P1.1.2.1

P1.1.2.1

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Improve and imand enhance Ku

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Continue to re

Responsible

.2 Protection of tdevelopment alocal governm


: Strategies, plans

plement strategies,u-ring-gai's unique l


ks

eview existing strate

Officer: Manager U

the unique landscapassessment proces

ment controls.

Officer: Manager D

s and processes a

plans and processlandscape characte

ategy & Environmen

egies and plans.

Urban Planning

pe character througss is consistent with

Development Asses

are in place to pro

P

es to protect er.

nt

P

h the State and

ssment

otect and enhance

Progress Com

42%

The progcontr

Biodand pAvenEnvirto Co

Reas

The othe trconssyste

Rem

The odelaygove

Progress Com

50%

The progcontr

Biodand pAvenEnvirCoun

50%

Landunderequappliare mrequ

e Ku-ring-gai's uni

mments

review of the Local ressing which will arols introduced into

iversity issues havepreparation of plannnue and 105 Easternronmental Plan 201ouncil in November/

son

offset policy is in itsracking of the no neultation has comme

ems.

medial Action

offset policy and theyed due to competin

ernment policy direc

mments

review of the Local ressing which will arols introduced into

iversity issues havepreparation of plannnue and 105 Easternronmental Plan 201ncil in November/ D

dscape and ecologicertaken by team meirements. Site speccations that are sup

made where they doirements.

ique landscape ch

Centre Developmelign the landscapingthe principal DCP.

e been investigated ning proposals, inclun Road, Turramurra5 (KLEP) deferred a/ December 2015.

s preliminary draft stet loss of biodiversityenced in order to es

e creation of the reqng work priorities antion.

Centre Developmelign the landscapingthe principal DCP.

e been investigated ning proposals, inclun Road, Turramurra5 deferred areas thecember 2015.

cal assessments of mbers, consistent wific and generic conpported. Recommeno not substantially c

haracter.

nt Control Plan (DCg controls with the u

and assessed as pauding those for 45-4a (Aldi) and the Ku-rareas that have bee

tage. Key requiremey have been identifi

stablish the required

quired tracking systend staff vacancies a

nt Control Plan (DCg controls with the u

and assessed as pauding those for 45-4a (Aldi) and the Ku-rat have been repor

development applicwith Council policiesnditions are applied ndations for changeomply with policies

CP) is upgraded

art of the review 47 Tennyson ring-gai Local en reported back

ents to facilitate ied and internal

d tracking

ems has been and lack of state

CP) is upgraded

art of the review 47 Tennyson ring-gai Local rted back to

cations are s and legislative to development

es to applications and legislative

54

P1.1.2.1

Term A

Critica

Code

P1.1.3.1

Operat

Code

P1.1.3.1

.3 Implement an

Responsible

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Undertake a coorevitalisation.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Report quartemilestones forconsistent wit

Responsible

d monitor biodivers

Officer: Manager E

: Place making pr

ordinated program o


ks

erly on established pr improvement workh place making.

Officer: Director S

ity offset policy.

Environment & Sust

rograms are being

of beautification and

ategy & Environmen

project teams and stks for neighbourhoo

Strategy & Environm

tainability

g implemented for

P

d

nt

P

tatus of od centres

ment

25%

The to facand itrack

Reas

The due t

Rem

Staff

r selected Council

Progress Com

50%

Durinsche

Progress Com

50%

DurinMall comm

Durinwill bthird


biodiversity offset pcilitate the tracking ointernal consultationking systems.

son

policy and the creatto competing work p

medial Action

resources will be re

l owned areas.

mments

ng the reporting perdule.

mments

ng the first quarter cShops, Warrimoo Amunity.

ng the second quartbe documented in de

and fourth quarters


olicy is in its prelimiof the no net loss ofn has commenced i

tion of the required priorities and staff v

e-directed to this po

riod Council's progra

consultations were hAvenue, St Ives Cha

ter Council resolvedetail allowing for ten

s.


inary draft stage. Kef biodiversity have bn order to establish

tracking systems haacancies.

olicy in the next qua

am for 2015/16 cont

held on the designs ase with key stakeho

d to approve the conndering for construc



ey requirements been identified the required

as been delayed

rter.

tinued to

to revitalise The olders and the

ncept plan, which ction during the


55

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

P2.1.1.1

Operat

Code

P2.1.1.1

P2.1.1.1

Managing Urban

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Develop plans adevelopment.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Respond to Sincluding the n

Responsible

.2 Implement ansupporting De

Responsible

n Change.

ve: A robust plan

: Land use strateg

and strategies that r


ks

tate Government Pnew Planning Legis

Officer: Manager U

d monitor the Localevelopment Control

Officer: Manager U

ning framework is

gies, plans and pr

respond to the impa

ategy & Environmen

lanning initiatives anslation.

Urban Planning

Environmental PlaPlans

Urban Planning

s in place to delive

rocesses are in pl

P

acts of urban

nt

P

nd reforms,

ns and

er quality design o

ace to effectively

Progress Com

50%

StaffDistrof thePlan Deve

Progress Com

50%

Relegrouimple

A suFindi

50%

The Devewith 2015DetechanKillar2016

outcomes and ma

manage the impa

mments

have provided inpuict as part of the ime Local Centres Loc(DCP) has been on

elopment and Regu

mments

vant Council plannips for the planning oementation of A Pla

bmission was prepaings and Recomme

review of the Local elopment Control Plstaff from the Deve

5 Council resolved tormination to enable

nges to the other twora Golf Club, are be6.

aintain the identity

act of new develop

ut into technical worplementation of a Pcal Environmental Pngoing with further wlation Department.

ng staff participatedof the Sydney Northn for Growing Sydn

ared on the NSW Gndation Report.

Centres Local Envian (DCP) has beenlopment and Regulao proceed with the p

e a formal exhibition o deferred areas, ‘T

eing further reviewe

and character of

pment

rkshops for the SydnPlan for Growing SydPlan (LEP) and Deveworkshops with staf

d in a series of technh Sub District as paney.

overnment Pre-Gat

ronmental Plan (LEn ongoing with furtheation Department. Oproposal and seek a of the areas. Addit

The Briars’, Wahrooed for a report back

Ku-ring-gai.

ney North Sub dney. The review elopment Control ff from the

nical working rt of the

teway Review

EP) and er workshops On December 8, a Gateway ional zoning nga and land at to Council in

56

Term A

Critica

Code

P2.1.2.1

Operat

Code

P2.1.2.1

P2.1.2.1

P2.1.2.1

Critica

Code

P2.1.2.2

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Applications areplans.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Assessments relevant legisl

Responsible

.2 Manage the n

Responsible

.3 Determine apwithin agreed

Responsible

al Action

Description

Provide Regulatcontrols.

Responsible O

: Community conf

e assessed in accor


ks

are of a high qualityative requirements.

Officer: Director D

umber of outstandin

Officer: Director D

plications in an effetimeframes.

Officer: Director D

tory Services consis


fidence has contin

rdance with State an

velopment & Regula

y, accurate and con.

Development & Regu

ng applications.

Development & Regu

ective and efficient m

Development & Regu

stent with State and

velopment & Regula

nued in our asses

P

nd local

ation

P

nsider all

ulation

ulation

manner and

ulation

P

d local

ation

ssment, regulatory

Progress Com

50%

All aprecomrelev

Progress Com

50%

Counthat CEnvirvindienvir

50%

Moreincreprovianoth

50%

The mediquartsigniquartwhic

Progress Com

50%

Reguand l

y and environment

mments

pplications are assemmendations are pe

vant legislation is up

mments

ncil's assessments aCouncil continues toronment Court. In tcated and substantronmental outcomes

e than 700 applicatioease compared to thing to be very populher 42 are under as

processing time for ian of 57 days. Thister and is well belowficant increase in unter (251 vs. 349) . Hh is normally assoc

mments

ulatory actions are pegislative responsib

tal processes.

essed by qualified peer reviewed to ens

pheld.

are of a high standao achieve a high suthe majority of casesial amendments ares.

ons were determinehe same period in 20lar with 123 applica

ssessment.

all applications froms is a decrease comw the performance tndetermined applicaHowever, this is a cyiated with the lead u

provided in accordabilities.

professional staff ansure consistency an

ard and this is suppoccess rate in the Las Council’s original e effected resulting

ed year to date whic014. Council’s pre-Dtions processed yea

m July to Decemberpared to 60 days fotarget of 80 days. Tations compared wiyclical surge of deveup to the Christmas

nce with Council's a

d all nd that the

orted by the fact and and position is in improved

ch is a 15% DA service is ar to date while

r 2015 was a or the previous here was a th the previous elopment activity

s holidays.

adopted policies

57

Operat

Code

P2.1.2.2

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

P3.1.1.1

Operat

Code

P3.1.1.1

P3.1.1.1

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Regulatory acCompliance P

Responsible

Quality Urban De

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Review and refiDevelopment Cdesign outcome

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Monitor and reEnvironmenta

Responsible

.2 Provide stratepre-Developm

Responsible

ks

ction is undertaken iPolicy.

Officer: Manager C

esign and Develo

ve: The built envi

: A high standard

ne Local EnvironmeControl Plans (DCPses.


ks

eview design qualityal Plans and Develo

Officer: Manager U

egic advice on Devement Applications.

Officer: Director D

n accordance with C

Compliance & Regu

opment.

ronment delivers

of design quality

ental Plans (LEPs) s) to facilitate quality

ategy & Environmen

y standards in Counpment Control Plan

Urban Planning

elopment Application

Development & Regu

P

Council's

ulation

attractive, interac

and building envi

P

and y urban

nt

P

ncil's Local ns.

ns (DAs) and

ulation

Progress Com

50%

The admi

ctive and sustaina

ronmental perform

Progress Com

50%

The ongostandthe nshariCounApplare inthat m

Progress Com

50%

In JuAparstand

SpecNove

50%

Advicbasiseffec

mments

Rangers section of inistering State and

ble living and wor

mance is achieved

mments

review of the Local oing with cross-orgadards for residentialnew Apartment Desiing between departmncil's planning contrications are assessendependently peer meet Council and N

mments

uly 2015 an amendmrtment Developmentdard State-wide pro

cialised training for Cember 2015.

ce and information ss to ensure that Couctively applied.

Council has deliverLocal legislation an

rking environment

d in new developm

Centres Developmeanisational input andl flat buildings. This ign Guidelines undements occur on a corols remain current aed by suitably qualireviewed to ensure

NSW planning contro

ment of SEPP 65 - Dt and the new Apart

ovisions for Residen

Council staff on the

sharing between Deuncil's planning cont

red consistency in rend policies.

ts.

ment.

ent Control Plan (Dd with a particular fo

included ensuring cer SEPP 65. Adviceontinuous basis to eand can be effectivefied staff and all rechigh quality urban d

ols.

Design Quality of Retment Design Guidetial Flat Buildings.

policy reforms was

epartments occur ontrols remain current

eference to

CP) has been ocus on design consistency with

e and information ensure that ely applied. commendations design outcomes

esidential e has formalised

s held in

n a continuous t and can be

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Critica

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P3.1.1.2

Operat

Code

P3.1.1.2

P3.1.1.2

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Responsible

al Action

Description

Council progresinto the develop

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

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Officer: Director D

ssively encourages pment application pr


ks

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Officer: Manager E

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Officer: Manager E

against the objectivean's and Developme

Development & Regu

sustainability designrocess.

ategy & Environmen

e building design fo

Environment & Sust

able building designs.

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ulation

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n principles

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or residents.

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tainability

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mments

ncil’s Smart Homes ng to incorporate suild. There is close cainability design prinelopment applicationce. The Smart Home builders, architectents use.

mments

ncil's Smart Homes ng to incorporate suild. Picture guides aing envelope, the k

g room, the backyarresources are upda

e is close cooperatiainability design prinelopment applicationn identified as an effmote the real long te

ed by suitably qualireviewed to ensure

NSW planning contro

suite of web resourustainability into theooperation betweennciples are encouran (DA) process, incl

me resources are prits, town planners, p

suite of web resourustainability into theand information is avitchen/dining area, t

rd, planning regulatiated as required.

on between relevannciples are encouran process. Council'sfective vehicle to intrm benefits of envir

fied staff and all rechigh quality urban d

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rces is a one-stop seir house renovationn relevant departmeaged and promoted uding the very popuimarily promoted thrivate certifiers and

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nt departments to eaged and promoted s very popular pre-Dtroduce sustainabilitronmentally sensitiv

commendations design outcomes

shop for anyone n, retrofit or ents to ensure in the

ular pre-DA rough project developers that

hop for anyone n, retrofit or re home, its /laundry, the fluences. These

nsure in the

DA service has ty principles and

ve design.

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P3.1.1.3

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Code

P3.1.1.3

al Action

Description

Design quality aor other activitie

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Implement a dprogram.

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and sustainable deses.


ks

design quality and s

Officer: Manager E

sign is promoted thr

ategy & Environmen

sustainable design e

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rough events

nt

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50%

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mments

ctober 2015, Councesidents who are plaes. On the day, 47 i

es' with 18 experts inening, solar power, itive gardening.

mments

e information and cart Homes online guisource of informatiofitting new homes. Iainability Expert eve

sustainability of theirr more than 100 freeitecture, productive walls and water seney respondents rateently under way to oents submitting a pngaging a building sdvice on how to ma

cil held its first Speeanning to build or imindividuals or groupn fields such as susenergy efficiency, g

ase studies have beide since its launch on for residents conIn October 2015, Coent for residents whr homes. On the daye 'dates' with 18 expgardening, solar po

nsitive gardening. Eved the event as “veroffer an additional sere-DA or DA paperwsustainability asses

ake their building pla

d Date a Sustainabmprove the sustainaps booked in for morstainable architecturgreen roofs and wal

een added to the Kuin 2015, increasing

nsidering building, reouncil held its first S

ho are planning to by, 47 individuals or perts in fields such aower, energy efficienvaluation results sh

ry good” or “excellenervice through Smawork will be offered sor (from a list com

ans more sustainab

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u-ring-gai Council g its usefulness enovating or Speed Date a uild or improve groups booked as sustainable ncy, green roofs ow that 88% of

nt”. Work is art Homes where

a $200 rebate piled by Council) le.

60

Issue:

Long Tand spe

Term Alandhold

Critica

Code

P4.1.1.1

Revitalisation of

Term Objectivend leisure time.

Achievement:ders and the com

al Action

Description

Council proactivof the local centthrough volunta

Responsible O

our centres.

ve: Our centres o

: Plans to revitalismunity.

vely works with owntres to achieve qual

ary planning agreem


offer a broad range

se local centres ar

ners, developers andlity design outcome

ments, education)

ategy & Environmen

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re being progress

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ervices and contai

sively implemented

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in lively urban villa

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son

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medial Action

cation of staff time aed Footpath and Ou

age spaces and p

ality design outco

tively work with the utcomes for the loca

the revised Footpatal meeting during thempeting priorities ha

and resources will beutdoor Dining policy

places where peop

mes in collaborati

community and staal centres.

h and Outdoor Dinine last reporting peris meant the project

e made to prepare ay in the second qua

ple can live, work,

ion with key agen

keholders to

ng policy od in preparation t has not

and report a rter.

61

, shop, meet

cies,

Operat

Code

P4.1.1.1

P4.1.1.1

Critica

Code

P4.1.1.2

tional Plan Tas

Description

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al Action

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ks

place management quality outcomes fo

Officer: Manager U

iew and monitor Cootpath Policy ensurin Plan.

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n for the Turramurraplemented.


approach to coordinor improvements to

Urban Planning

ouncil's Outdoor Dinng it is consistent w

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a Centre and surrou

ategy & Environmen

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ing and with Council's

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going meetings and port Lindfield).

going liaison with Trfield.

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rkshops and meetin

Ku-ring-gai wide phods for cultural facilitie

September 18, 201nternational event kn

Task has not been

son

to a lack of staff resities, this Task has

medial Action

arly 2016 this projecated to commence ootpath Policy.

mments

s to revitalise the Tuchieve quality designholders and the comaster plan for a precmaster plan propos

re.

cil undertook the fold and Activate Gordo

liaison with represe

ransport for NSW re

ntatives of Lindfield

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one survey of 400 pees.

5 staff undertook anown as PARK(ing)

progressed during

sources and other cnot progressed.

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urramurra Centre arn outcomes in colla

mmunity. In Decembinct between Ray S

ses a new branch lib

lowing in Lindfield aon:

entatives of a local c

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2nd and 3rd Scouts

gai Youth Developments within the new

ltural groups workin

eople canvassing re

small event in Lind) day.

the reporting period

competing strategic

Staff resources and ouncil's Outdoor Din

re being progressiveboration with key agber 2015 Council reStreet, Turramurra abrary and multi-purp

and Gordon as

community group

car parking in

s.

ment Service Lindfield Hub

ng within Ku-ring-

esident's use and

dfield as part of

d.

planning

funding will be ning and Goods

ely implemented gencies, solved to exhibit

and the rail line. pose community

62

Operat

Code

P4.1.1.2

P4.1.1.2

P4.1.1.2

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Progress massurrounding p

Responsible

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Responsible

.3 Finalise the reCouncil.

Responsible

ks

ster planning for the precincts.

Officer: Manager U

key community stakfor new community

Officer: Manager U

eclassification of ide

Officer: Manager U

Turramurra Centre

Urban Planning

keholders to identify facilities and infras

Urban Planning

entified lands as res

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P

e and

the structure.

solved by

Progress Com

50%

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master plan documenk has been complete The results of this December 2015 an

e it on public exhibit

ffic and transport sttre and this will be e

k is progressing on tdon and Turramurrapted a preferred optibranch library and mmunity Hub buildingbit a master plan forne. This master plamunity centre. Plannwill provide a rangeber of artists and cu

ernment area.

ng the period a repopleted. This report eamurra including Medening. The study ingroups as well as boty requirements. Th

ons. The findings of ter plan.

Task has been delaented to the Ordinammended amendmamurra. Council adoning proposal will be

son

Task has been delarm the financial fea

master plan in the firess to commence in

medial Action

Task will be further

nts have been preped to further assessstudy were reported

nd Council resolved tion in the first half o

tudy has also commexhibited at the sam

the delivery of new local centres. Overion for the Lindfield multi-purpose commg on Bent Street. In r a precinct betweenn proposes a new bning has also comm of facilities in a cen

ultural groups opera

ort on community seexamined the curreneals on Wheels, Convolved detailed discoard members and uhe study recommendthe study will be ex

ayed during the repory Meeting of Councents to the planningopted these recomme prepared in early

ayed due to additionsibility of the masterst half of 2016 whicn the second half of

r progressed in early

ared ready for publs financial feasibilityd to the Ordinary Mto finalise the mast

of 2016.

menced for the Turrae time as the maste

community facilitiesr the last six monthsCommunity Hub wh

munity centre within December 2015 Con Ray Street, Turrambranch library and mmenced for a culturantral location to servating within the Ku-ri

ervices within Turramnt HACC service prommunity Transport cussions with repreusers to determine ds a number of accoxhibited as part of th

orting period. A repcil on 8 December 2g proposal in relatiomendations and an a2016.

nal analysis being reer plan. It is now proch will allow the recf 2016.

y 2016.

ic exhibition. y of the master eeting of Council ter plan and

amurra Local er plan.

s in Lindfield, s Council has hich will deliver a a new

ouncil resolved to murra and the multi-purpose al hub in Gordon ve the large ing-gai local

murra was oviders in and Easy Care sentatives from their space and ommodation

he Turramurra

ort was 2015 which n to Ray Street, amended

equired to oposed to exhibit lassification

63

Term Agovernm

Critica

Code

P4.1.2.1

Operat

Code

P4.1.2.1

Achievement:ment agencies an

al Action

Description

Investigate a masurrounding pre

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

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Responsible

: Planning opportud local residents.

aster planning procecincts.


ks

mal planning proposg Village when rece

Officer: Manager U

unities are investi

ess for the St Ives a

ategy & Environmen

sal from the owners ived.

Urban Planning

gated for the revit

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and

nt

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talisation of the S

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as a formal planningas not been receive

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owners of the St

via the Activate anning process.

tage approach

ves Shopping

taged approach ld has provided es could be

m the owners of

opping Village

ng Village has

64

developers,

Term A

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Code

P4.1.3.1

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P4.1.3.1

P4.1.3.1

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Critica

Code

P4.1.4.1

Key Ac

Council o

Achievement:

al Action

Description

A Master Plan isTown Centre to promote social i

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Engage with sscoping study

Responsible

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Responsible

Achievement:

al Action

Description

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Responsible Ochievements

on 8 December 201

: An improvement

s in place for a comaccommodate cultu

interaction is develo


ks

stakeholders and uny for a civic/cultural h

Officer: Manager U

reparation of a masluding a feasibility s

Officer: Manager U

: An improvemen

n for the Lindfield Cplemented.


15 Council resolved

t plan for Gordon

mmunity hub within tural and arts activitioped.

ategy & Environmen

ndertake a needs anhub in Gordon.

Urban Planning

ster plan for the civicstudy

Urban Planning

nt plan for Lindfield

Centre and surround

ategy & Environmen

to undertake a Pub

Centre is being p

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he Gordon ies and

nt

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nalysis and

c/cultural hub

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sultants have compldon Civic and Culturons and potential soultation were reportths a wide range of ultation and 400 resmation on resident's

mments

Task was completede range of arts andon-one meetings, focipated in a phone sral facilities.

task is progressing minary feasibility asy examines three deresults of the study

plemented in colla

mments

mber of actions to png the reporting peri

indfield Hub project

boration with owne

leted a preliminary fral Hub. The study eurces of funding anted to Council on 15arts and cultural sta

sidents participateds needs for cultural

ed during the reportid cultural stakeholdeorums and surveys;survey seeking info

to schedule. Consussessment for the Gevelopment options were reported to Co

aboration with own

progress planning foiod.

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ers, businesses an

feasibility assessmeexamines three devd the results of the

5 December 2015. Oakeholders have be in a phone survey facilities.

ing period. Over theers have been enga in addition 400 resrmation on resident

ultants have compleGordon Civic and Cu

and potential sourcouncil on 15 Decem

ners, businesses

or the Lindfield Cen

nd state agencies

ent for the velopment

study and Over the last six een engaged in seeking

e last six months aged through idents t's needs for

eted a ultural Hub. The ces of funding.

mber 2015.

and state agencie

tre continued

65

s.

es.

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Critica

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al Action

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ks

nning for the Lindfiel

Officer: Manager U

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ve: Ku-ring-gai’s

: Strategies, plans

nitor and review Ku-


ld local centre.

Urban Planning

sponsibly Manage

heritage is protec

s and processes a

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ategy & Environmen

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are in place to effe

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ncil is actively progrperiod the following

e Ordinary Meetingcept design for the Lning proposal to rec

e Ordinary Meetingncil owned land at 2pt a preferred optionosal to amend the Kisions to be consiste

eptember 2015 Couerred option to gain

e Ordinary Meetingerred development o

e Ordinary Meetingare a planning propistent with the Lindf

naged.

nd preserve Ku-rin

mments

ementation and monressing through newA) and interim heritamittee and the com

ressing the planningwas progressed:

of Council 23 JuneLindfield Village Greclassify the relevant

of Council 28 July 259-271 Pacific Highn and progress land Ku-ring-gai Local Enent with the preferre

ncil undertook a mafeedback from the p

of Council 6 Octoboption for the Lindfie

of Council 10 Noveposal to amend the Kfield Hub preferred o

ng-gai’s heritage a

nitoring of Ku-ring-gw heritage listing forage orders, with inp

mmunity.

g for Lindfield local c

e 2015 Council adopeen and resolved to

land to enable the

2015 Council consihway, Lindfield, andreclassification and

nvironmental Plan (Ked option.

arket sounding procprivate sector.

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ember 2015 CounciKLEP 2012 provisiooption.

assets.

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centre. During

pted a preferred prepare a plan.

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cess for Council's

solved to adopt a b.

l resolved to ons to be

ons is nservation areas e Reference

66

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Code

P5.1.1.1

P5.1.1.1

Critica

Code

P5.1.1.2

tional Plan Tas

Description

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Responsible

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al Action

Description

Protect and effeassets in conjun

Responsible O

ks

ify and respond to gvelopment control p

Officer: Manager U

heritage through thensistent with State a

Officer: Manager D

ectively manage Ku-nction with the Abor


gaps in existing herplans and local envi

Urban Planning

e development asseand local governme

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-ring-gai's Aboriginariginal Heritage Offic

ategy & Environmen

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itage ronmental

essment nt controls.

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her research and plaim Heritage Orders rawee and 24 Dudlemittee has also bee

e past six months, tage issues increaseronmental Plan andtional heritage itemseritage issues. Oppoiled DCP requireme

tage assessment cotice heritage managlation.

e frames for completLonger time framesire further assessme

mments

ncil implements a Setage training (as parram) and regularly u

ctively manage Ku-r

to include 75 Heritagring-gai Local Envirrrently being reviewe submission on theere completed with ranning work has beincluding 28 Cook

ey Avenue, Rosevillen consulted in prep

the number and comed. This is due to fin Development Conts, the DCP now reqortunities to improveents are being identi

ontinued to be undegement and in accor

tion for assessments are usually a resuent.

ensitive Data Accesrt of Council's Enviroupdates its Aborigining-gai's Aboriginal

ge Items and a HCAronmental Plan 2015wed for reporting bace Middle Harbour Rreporting back to Co

een undertaken to pRoad, Killara, 27 Fie. Council's Heritag

paring the draft plan

mplexity of applicationalisation of the Ku-trol Plan (DCP). Apauires a more thorou

e processes to addrified.

rtaken in accordancrdance with local an

t of heritage applicalt of amended appli

ss Procedure, facilitonmentally Sensitiv

nal site card informaheritage assets.

A on Bobbin 5 was exhibited ck in early 2016.

Road and Pymble ouncil in 2016. rogress several nlay Road,

ge Reference ns.

ons involving ring-gai Local art from adding ugh assessment ress the more

ce with best nd state

ations are being cations which

tates Aboriginal ve Lands training ation to

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Code

P5.1.1.2

Term Aviability

Critica

Code

P5.1.2.1

Operat

Code

P5.1.2.1

tional Plan Tas

Description

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Responsible

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al Action

Description

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Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

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Responsible

ks

gement actions andritage.

Officer: Manager E

: Conservation Ma

rvation managemenresources.


ks

rces for the developervation manageme

Officer: Manager U

d training to protect a

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anagement Plans

t plans for heritage

ategy & Environmen

pment and implemeent plans.

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P

and manage

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mments

agement actions forementation of the Seriginal heritage datapurposes of environmage training, for stafrent Aboriginal site tirements and the ases; and (iii) the updaving the verificationreness training was

ed for the cultural

mments

e are no external res (CMPs) in 2015/1

pdate Council's prior

mments

xternal resources tond half of 2015/16 aity list for CMPs of C

r the protection of Aensitive Data Acces is correctly managemental assessmentff to gain competentypes and understassociated steps in reate of Council's Abo of Aboriginal site c provided to 11 staf

and heritage ass

esources available t6. In the second harity list for CMPs of

o fund CMPs are avapplications will be Council owned prop

Aboriginal heritage inss Procedure, to ened and made easilyt and planning; (ii) Acies in identifying kending legislative aneporting and referrinoriginal site card infoconditions. Aboriginaff during this reportin

sets of the area to

o fund Conservatioalf of 2015/16 fundin

Council owned prop

vailable to Council inmade to seek fundi

perties.

nclude: (i) the sure that

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ensure their long

n Management ng will be sought perties.

n 2015/16. In the ng to update the

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P5.1.3.2

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ral history is recogn


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ks

mplement a progransultation with key s

Officer: Manager U

al history is recognis


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nised and promoted

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m of activities to prostakeholders.

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mments

al heritage activities tage Reference Comelop a heritage walk

ddition Council has aritage Fund to proms and is open to hes.

mments

al aboriginal history ces of community prople, was led by staff od. Planning for invo6 Guringai Festival is6.

ry continued to be rerence Committee inws, interim heritageup a Heritage Fund ritage items.

ritage items and is o

have been reviewemmittee meetings a

in Wahroonga.

adopted and receivemote and assist in theritage listed houses

continues to be recoograms. A Seniors W

from the Aboriginalolvement in 2016 NAs under way with fu

ecognised and promncluding heritage itee orders, heritage wa

to promote and ass

open to heritage liste

ed and discussed at nd Ku-ring-gai Histo

ed state Heritage fuhe maintenance of Ls, churches and oth

ognised and develoWalk and Talk progrl Heritage Office duAIDOC Festival (Soll program to be con

moted via ems and alks and State sist in the

ed houses,

Council's orical Society to

unding to set up Local Heritage er heritage

oped through a ram, with 15 ring the reporting

onglines) nd the nfirmed in early

69

Operat

Code

P5.1.3.2

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Support Abori


ks

ginal cultural activit

Officer: Manager C

ties at the St Ives P

Community & Recre

P

recinct.

eation

Progress Com

50%

In thiKareSenioChildprogNAIDwill bHeritincluwhicCraft

mments

is reporting period Cn Smith from the Abors and was very w

dren) and Dreamtimrams run during the

DOC Festival (Songbe confirmed early 2tage Office are also de an exhibition spah it will be able to bet work.

Council conducted aboriginal Heritage O

well received. Bush Se Stories and Art (2

e second quarter. Plines) and the 2016

2016. More programplanned for early 2

ace in the proposede used to hold regu

a Seniors Walk and Office. The walk wasSkills and Aborigina26 children) were suPlanning for involvem6 Guringai Festival isms conducted by the2016. Planning is und Education and Cular exhibitions of Ab

Talk led by s attended by 15

al Culture (31 uccessful ment in 2016 s under way and

e Aboriginal nder way to ltural Centre in boriginal Art and

70

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

P6.1.1.1

Key Ac

The Ku-r

Healthy f

Active Ku

Enhancing recre

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Engage with corecreational fac

Responsible O

chievements

ring-gai Cubs Junio

food options at Ku-r

u-ring-gai Program

eation, sporting an

ve: Recreation, s

: Partnerships are

mmunity partners toilities.


r Rugby League Clu

ring-gai Fitness & A

continued growth in

nd leisure facilities

porting and leisur

e established with

o improve Councils

ategy & Environmen

ub completed their f

Aquatic Centre have

n our Heart Founda

s.

re facilities are ava

community group

P

sporting and

nt

first winter season i

e been successful. tion walking groups

ailable to meet the

ps and organisatio

Progress Com

63%

The 2with recovremaArea

Contregafacilit

The seasin geafter doub

Counsportbeing

n 2015.

s.

e community’s div

ons to optimise th

mments

2015/16 Summer sewarm temperaturesvery from the winterain unavailable with is still on track for t

tinuous communicatrd to presenting theties.

Ku-ring-gai Cubs Juon in 2015. Council

etting the club up an20 + years. The clu

bling this number in

ncil is currently worktsground and parks g opportunity to the

verse and changin

e availability and

eason was successs and good rainfall ar season. Koola Parcapital upgrades an

three new sports gro

tion is made with clue facilities and how C

unior Rugby Leaguel has worked closely

nd running and returub fielded three team2016.

king with 24 personawithin Ku-ring-gai.community.

ng needs.

use of sporting, re

sful leading into the assisting with grass rk and Howson Spond the North Turramounds in 2016.

ubs, associations aCouncil can best im

e Club completed thy with the NRL Devrning rugby league tms and the club is lo

al trainers located aAll are providing a h

ecreation and leis

Christmas break growth and

ortsground murra Recreation

nd schools with prove sporting

heir first winter elopment team to Ku-ring-gai ooking at

at various health and well

71

sure facilities.

Operat

Code

P6.1.1.1

P6.1.1.1

P6.1.1.1

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Pursue improvthrough partneopportunities.

Responsible

.2 Establish a woand stakeholdJunior Rugby

Responsible

.3 Facilitate a regwebsite.


ks

vement of sporting aerships, grant fundi

Officer: Manager S

orking group consisder groups, includingClub and Killara Hig

Officer: Manager S

gular sporting forum

Officer: Manager C

and recreational facng and other extern

Strategic Projects

sting of relevant Coug but not limited to Lgh School, to invest

Strategic Projects

m and information o

Community & Recre

P

cilities nal funding

uncil officers Lindfield tigate the

n Council's

eation

Progress Com

50%

GraneitheLindfComNormNSWSubuComRecrNorthfloor ClubPlaygappli

FinanrecreIves NorthCharNorth

100%

Com

SeptdurinseekDeve

40%

Coun

Reas

The SFebr

Rem

The fCoun'Secr

mments

nt applications to asser submitted by Coufield Soldiers Memomunity Building Par

man Griffiths Oval WW Club Grants applicurbs Football Assocmunity Building Par

reation Area new amhern Suburbs Footbaddition - NSW Clu; and East Rosevilleground upgrade – Fcation by Council.

ncial contributions teational facilities thajointly funded by Goh Shore Junior Crickrles Bean Sportsfieldhern Suburbs Footb

pleted previous rep

tember 2015 progrng the first quarter aking owner's consenelopment Applicatio

ncil's Sports Forum

son

Sports Forum is fiveuary 2016.

medial Action

format and topics foncil is sourcing a gurets of Successful G

sist the improvemenncil or supported by

orial Park upgrade artnership application

West Pymble, installacation by West Pymiation; Koola Park Ertnership applicationmenities building - Nball Association; Goub Grants applicatioe Community CentreFederal Governmen

hat have been apprat include: upgrade tordon Women’s Cricket Club and Councd jointly funded by D

ball Association and

porting period.

ress comments: A and reported to Count for Lindfield Junion for new clubhouse

is scheduled for Mo

e months away and

or conversation will est speaker from th

Grass Roots Sports

nt of recreational fay Council during theand expansion of crin by Lindfield Districation of synthetic tu

mble Football Club aEast Killara amenitien by Council; North

NSW Club Grants aplden Jubilee Field C

on by Ku-ring-gai Stee drainage and Part Stronger Commun

roved to assist the ito cricket pitch at Wcket Club, St Ives Ccil; and installation oDefence Housing A Council.

working group was ncil Meeting 27 Octr Rugby Club to pree facility.

onday 16 May 2016

planning will take p

be finalised from Fehe sports communityClubs'.

cilities that were e period include: cket nets –

ct Cricket Club; rf sports field -

and Northern es upgrade - Turramurra

pplication by Clubhouse first ealers Baseball rk Avenue nities Programme

mprovement of Warrimoo Oval St Cricket Club, of backnet at

Australia,

established tober 2015 epare and submit

6.

place from

ebruary 2016. y to discuss the

72

Term A

Critica

Code

P6.1.2.1

Operat

Code

P6.1.2.1

P6.1.2.1

P6.1.2.1

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Deliver Council'

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Designs are pthe delivery of

Responsible

.2 Report on comspace capital

Responsible

.3 Conduct approcommunity coconcerns.

Responsible

: A program is be

's adopted open spa


ks

prepared and envirof the open space ca

Officer: Manager S

mpliance with enviroworks projects.

Officer: Manager S

opriate consultationonsultation and actio

Officer: Manager S

ing implemented t

ace capital works pr

erations

onmental approvals apital works program

Strategic Projects

onmental approvals

Strategic Projects

n, identify outcomesons to address com

Strategic Projects

to improve existin

P

rogram.

P

obtained for m.

for open

s of munity

ng recreation, spo

Progress Com

49%

All pragreeclose

Progress Com

50%

DesiginclucentrIves accelandsplaygGoldexercskatecreek

DesigNeig

50%

Envirprojehave

50%

ComJubilplaygshopcentrChasMana

rting and leisure f

mments

rojects received for ed dates. Projects we to schedule with th

mments

gns progressed for de: Park Avenue Rore draining; St Ives Showground generssible paths and buscape infrastructureground upgrade; Bicen Jubilee Field Wacise path, exersite, e and play space; Kk embankment sand

gns for The Mall Shhbourhood Shops R

ronmental approvalsects handed to the Oe arisen in relation to

munity consultationee Field - playgrounground upgrade; Thps revitalisation; Babre shops revitalisatiose; Canoon Road Ragement; and Ku-rin

facilities and facilit

procurement are onwhich are presently he exception of Cam

the delivery of the ooseville Chase - plaShowground Regio

ral landscape infrastus bays in main car e upgrade; Bicentencentennial Park - Loahroonga -playgrouand car parks; Reg

Killara Park – playgrodstone restoration a

hops and Babbage RRevitalisation Progra

s have been receiveOperations Departmo compliance with e

ns were undertaken nd upgrade; Bicentehe Mall Shops St Ivebbage Road Shops on; Park Avenue pla

Recreation Area, Soung-gai Sports Facili

tate the establishm

n schedule to be coin the construction

meron Park, Turram

open space capital wayground upgrade anal Playground Devtructure upgrade; Bpark; Bicentennial Pnial Park Golden G

ofberg Road playgrond upgrade; Koola imental Park St Ivesound upgrade; Swaand accessible car p

Road Shops under tam were also progr

ed for all open spacment for constructionenvironmental appro

during the period foennial Park Lofberg es Chase – neighboRoseville Chase – ayground upgrade –uth Turramurra - Platies Plan of Manage

ment of new facili

ompleted by the phase are on or

murra extension.

works program and community velopment; St icentennial Park Park general rove –

ound upgrade; Park Stage 4 s Village Green

ain Gardens park.

the ressed.

ce capital works n. No issues ovals.

or: Golden Road –

ourhood centre neighbourhood – Roseville an of ement.

73

ties.

P6.1.2.1

P6.1.2.1

Critica

Code

P6.1.2.2

.4 Report on comcommunity an

Responsible

.5 Implement Co

Responsible

al Action

Description

Prepare district space capital w

Responsible O

mpleted concept desnd Council.

Officer: Manager S

ouncils adopted Play

Officer: Manager S

park masterplans toorks program.


signs and acceptan

Strategic Projects

yground Strategy.

Strategic Projects

o inform the forward

ategy & Environmen

nce by the

P

d open

nt

50%

Opentwo qKooladeverevitashopstreedrain

47%

PrevbeenKico data A bribeenconsagree

Progress Com

25%

PrepdurinprepaprogfacilitCour

Reas

The prior

Rem

The

n Space capital projquarters include: St a Park East Killara S

elopment, The Mall Salisation; Babbage R

ps revitalisation; newets Gordon; and Hownage and stormwate

ious Council reportsn collated as well asPlayground Inspectwas required in its ef was issued and e

n appointed. A prelimultant and relevant ed program.

mments

aration of the Robeng the third quarter. ared and is ready foress to the consultaty will be at North Prse Master Plan.

son

Robert Pymble Parkities.

medial Action

project will commen

jects designs preseIves Showground RStage 4 – exercise Shops St Ives ChasRoad Shops Rosevw road construction wson Oval Turramuer harvesting.

s and research into s the most recent indtion Services for Comost up to date formevaluated, and a spminary meeting andstaff, and work is p

ert Pymble Park MasThe North Pymble

or community consuation stage followingPymble Park or its in

k Master Plan was d

nce during the third

nted to Councillors Regional Playgrounpath, exersite, and

se – neighbourhoodille Chase – neighbbetween McIntyre a

urra – sportsfield upg

the playgrounds in dependent comprehouncil (finalised on 2m to proceed with th

pecialist playground site visits were undrogressing in accord

ster Plan is due to cPark Draft Master P

ultation to commencg determination on wnclusion as part of th

delayed due to othe

quarter.

during the first d development, car parks centre shops

bourhood centre and Dumaresq grade, irrigation,

Ku-ring-gai have hensive audit by 23/09/2015).This he new strategy. consultant has

dertaken with the dance with the

commence Plan has been ce. Project will whether this he Gordon Golf

er program

74

Operat

Code

P6.1.2.2

P6.1.2.2

Critica

Code

P6.1.2.3

Operat

Code

P6.1.2.3

Critica

Code

P6.1.2.4

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Prepare DistriPark.

Responsible

.2 Complete Distfacility at Nort

Responsible

al Action

Description

Community Lan

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Complete the Management.

Responsible

al Action

Description

Ensure existing accordance with

Responsible O

ks

ct Park Landscape

Officer: Manager S

trict Park Master Plah Pymble Park.

Officer: Manager S

nd Plans of Manage


ks

review and update

Officer: Manager S

recreation and spoh asset managemen


Master Plan for Ro

Strategic Projects

an for natural grass

Strategic Projects

ement are regularly r

ategy & Environmen

of Community Plan

Strategic Projects

orting facilities are mnt strategy and plan

erations

P

obert Pymble

s athletics

P

reviewed.

nt

P

ns of

P

maintained in ns.

Progress Com

0%

Prep

Reas

The Coun

Rem

The

50%

The dconsfollowits in

Progress Com

100%

The exhib

Progress Com

100%

The exhibthe S

Progress Com

50%

Annusport

ServParkBreayear.

mments

aration of this mast

son

project is on hold unncil's work program.

medial Action

project will commen

draft master plan haultation to commenwing determination oclusion as part of th

mments

Canoon Road Recrbited and adopted b

mments

Canoon Road Recrbited and adopted bSports Facilities Plan

mments

ual maintenance schting facilities with re

ice Level Agreemens, Playgrounds, Spoks and Trails. Thes.

ter plan is due to co

ntil the third quarter.

nce during the third

as been prepared ace. This project will on whether this faci

he Gordon Golf Cou

reation Area Plan ofby Council.

reation Area Plan ofby Council during then of Management w

hedules have been efurbishments comp

nts are currently beiortsfields, Golf Coue should be comple

mmence during the

r due to other higher

quarter. nd is ready for comprogress to the con

ility will be at North urse Master Plan.

f Management was

f Management was e reporting period. A

were also adopted b

completed at all recpleted at some locat

ing prepared for Locurses Walking Tracketed prior to the end

e third quarter.

r priorities in

munity nsultation stage Pymble Park or

publicly

publicly Amendments to

by Council.

creation and ions.

cal and District ks and Fire d of this financial

75

Operat

Code

P6.1.2.4

P6.1.2.4

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Complete Parlocations and

Responsible

.2 Complete maisportsfields anservice levels

Responsible

ks

rk Asset Refurbishmreport on progress.

Officer: Manager O

intenance program nd report on progres.

Officer: Manager O

ment Program at prio.

Open Space Operat

for parks, tennis facss against agreed m

Open Space Operat

P

ority

tions

cilities and maintenance

tions

Progress Com

50%

The AWildfPark

ThreRese

The of pla

50%

All redurinperio

Spormajosportgrou

mments

Asset refurbishmenflower Garden, Too, Wellington Oval, P

e playground locatioerve, Bannockburn O

October quarterly inaying courts continu

ecreation and sporting the reporting period. An audit process

rting facilities have uority of fields have bet season. A full list ops several times a y

t team has completlang Playing Field,

Pymble Soldiers Me

ons were refurbisheOval and Selkirk Pa

nspections have beeues as required.

ng facilities were miod. At least 85% ofs was also introduce

undergone renovatioeen aerated and ferof fields that have beyear.

ted seven refurbishmPaddy Pallin Reser

emorial Park, William

ed, Kent Oval, Honeark.

en completed and p

aintained to agreedf sites were visited ded during this period

ons during this periortilised in preparatioeen renovated is se

ments at St Ives rve, Babbage m Cowan Oval.

eysuckle

pressure cleaning

d service levels during this d.

od with the on of the summer ent to sporting

76

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

P7.1.1.1

Operat

Code

P7.1.1.1

P7.1.1.1

P7.1.1.1

Enhancing comm

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

A prioritised prorooms, halls, bu

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Complete buildevelop a forwsix monthly.

Responsible

.2 Implement an renewal and uprogress.

Responsible

.3 Finalise servicwith communi

Responsible

munity buildings a

ve: Multipurpose

: Standards are d

ogram of improvemeuildings and facilities


ks

ding condition data ward program for bu

Officer: Manager E

improvement progrupgrade of Council's

Officer: Manager E

ce level agreementsty requirements and

Officer: Manager E

and facilities.

community buildi

eveloped to impro

ents to community ms is being implemen

erations

at component leveuilding refurbishmen

Engineering Operat

ram for the maintens buildings and repo

Engineering Operat

s for Council's buildd available resource

Engineering Operat

ngs and facilities

ove the condition

P

meeting nted.

P

l and nt, and report

tions

nance, ort on

tions

ings inline es.

tions

are available to m

and functionality o

Progress Com

58%

The drevieall SL

A pricomp

Progress Com

50%

A pricompcomm

100%

An uappro

25%

A dra

Reas

Delamain

Rem

It is p

meet the communi

of existing and ne

mments

draft Buildings Servew and comment in LA’s within the Ope

oritised Building imppleted, and submitte

mments

oritised building imppleted, along with a mence from January

pdated and proposeoval.

aft document was p

son

ys is completing thisntenance and compl

medial Action

proposed to comple

ty’s diverse and c

ew assets.

vice Level Agreemeorder to achieve corations Department

provement programed for approval.

provement programfive year proposed

y 2016 and should

ed improvement pro

repared for review.

s Task were due to eting Asset Data to

ete actions by April 2

changing needs.

nts (SLA) was beenonsistency with formt.

m for the 2016/17 ha

for the 2015/16 yea capital works progrbe completed by Ju

ogram has been sub

other resource prioo complete up to Sta

2016.

n prepared for mat and content of

as been drafted

ar has been ram. Stage 3 will

une 2016.

bmitted for

orities for building age 2.

77

Critica

Code

P7.1.1.2

Operat

Code

P7.1.1.2

Critica

Code

P7.1.1.3

al Action

Description

Council progresstandards for C

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Develop sustabuildings and

Responsible

al Action

Description

Council implemefficiency progra

Responsible O

ssively introduces suouncil buildings and


ks

ainability performanfacilities.

Officer: Manager E

ents an energy andam for Council build


ustainability performd facilities.

erations

ce standards for Co

Environment & Sust

d water conservationdings and facilities.

ategy & Environmen

P

mance

P

ouncil

tainability

P

n and

nt

Progress Com

50%

Counwill bthe dbuild

Progress Com

50%

AdditexistincluSustastakeexpe

Progress Com

50%

Counwith past and a

mments

ncil's recently develobe used to conduct idevelopment of a seings and facilities.

mments

tional research has ing sustainable building surveying otheainable Buildings aneholder consultationected to be conducte

mments

ncil continues to rollthe recently adopte6 months LED lightappliance upgrades

oped draft Sustainainternal stakeholderet of sustainability pe

been undertaken ddings policies and t

er councils on their end Facilities Strategn on the developmeed in the next quarte

out its energy mand Greenhouse Gasting upgrades, HVAs have been comple

able Buildings and Fr consultation in theerformance standar

uring this reporting tools used by other experience to date. gy will form the basisnt of the performaner.

nagement program i Reduction Action P

AC upgrades, solar Peted across Councils

Facilities Strategy next period on rds for Council

period on councils, Council's draft s for internal ce standards,

n accordance Plan. Over the PV installation s buildings.

78

Operat

Code

P7.1.1.3

Term A

Critica

Code

P7.1.2.1

Key Ac

That Gre

EpicentreDoll and

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Implement priefficiency wor

Responsible

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Provide accommwith Community

Responsible O

chievements

eat Market - a new c

e Theatre will bookThe Great Gatsby.

ks

oritised energy andrks program.

Officer: Manager E

: Usage of existin

modation for identifiy Leasing Policy.


community market o

k the Ku-ring-gai To

water conservation

Environment & Sust

g community build

ed community serv

mmunity

operating monthly E

own Hall during 201

P

n and

tainability

dings and facilitie

P

ices in line

East Lindfield Comm

6. This theatre com

Progress Com

50%

Projemanaand TTreadraft ThomupgraComundeTendGordfor thSuakEner

s is optimised.

Progress Com

50%

Ten WahGordRose

Hallsstron

munity Hall that has

mpany will practice a

mments

ects completed this agement program inThomas Carlyle Chtment Plant and Thoproofing at Thomas

mas Carlyle Childrenades at Bridge Stremunity Groups build

ertaken for solar PV der development hadon Library. Consulthe Smart Buildings Pkin Street, Gordon drgy Performance Pro

mments

leases/ licences weroonga Rugby Club

don Preschool, Lifelieville Kids Care and

s and meeting roomng resulting in reven

been successful se

and perform in seve

reporting period as nclude: LED lightingildren's Centre, solaomas Carlyle Childrs Carlyle Children's n's Centre. Procureet Depot and LED lding and Turramurrat the Suakin Strees been initiated for tant energy efficiencProject (Bridge Stredepot) and the Ku-rioject.

ere renewed during tb, YMCA St Ives, Pyine Gordon, Ku-ring

d Ku-ring-gai Amate

hire to both permanue increase and ne

ervicing the East Lin

ral plays during 201

part of Council's eng upgrades at Lindfiar PV for North Turrren's Centre, HVACCentre and applianment has been initiighting upgrades fo

ra Library. Project scet Depot and Gordoan intelligent lightincy studies are closeeet depot, Gordon Lng-gai Fitness and

the reporting periodymble Turramurra Pg-gai Neighbourhoodur Swim Club.

nent and casual hireew hires.

ndfield community.

16 including Summe

nergy eld tennis courts ramurra Sewer C upgrades and nce upgrades at ated for inverter

or the St Ives coping has been

on Library. g upgrade at

e to completion ibrary and Aquatic Centre

d including the Preschool, d Centre,

ers was very

er of the 17th

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Operat

Code

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P7.1.2.1

Critica

Code

P7.1.2.2

Key Ac

Expressi

The Shoand othe

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Community leleasing policy


.2 Provide commcasual hirers.


al Action

Description

Review utilisatioIves Precinct.

Responsible O

chievements

ion of Interest docum

owground is again a er major events. Mo

ks

eases are reviewed .

Officer: Manager C

munity halls and mee

Officer: Manager C

on and determine ex


ment released seek

premium destinatiost of the events in 2

and implemented in

Community & Recre

eting rooms to perm

Community & Recre

xpansion opportunit

mmunity

king proposals to inv

on with increasing in2016 are third party

P

nline with

eation

manent and

eation

P

ties for St

volve business in a

nterest from the evepromoters. Attenda

Progress Com

50%

At thrangPymNeigClub

The annivrepabuild

One Turra

50%

Hall astroninvoi

Two portfo

1. Epring-gin seGats

2. ThLindfcomm

Progress Com

50%

The Sperioconticorpothreeperio

wide variety of activ

ents industry for booance is projected to

mments

e mid term review, ting from 3-5 %. Theble Turramurra Preshbourhood Centre, .

remaining leases/ liversary dates in accirs were also carrieding issues.

licence agreement amurra). There were

and meeting room hng resulting in revences prepared/incom

new permanent hireolio as outlined belo

picentre Theatre - negai Town Hall durinveral plays during 2by.

hat Great Market - afield Community Hamunity.

mments

St Ives Showgroundod with a focus on enues to increase in orate markets. The e months with 1,402od include eight wed

vities on the Precinc

okings. Planning for be 34,000 people.

ten leases/ licencesese were Wahroongschool, Gordon PreRoseville Kids Care

cences in the portfocordance with the led out as required inc

was voluntarily terme also four tempora

hire to both permannue increases. Hire me received in accor

ers were added to aow:

egotiations completg 2016. This theatre

2016 including Sum

a new community mall that has been suc

d bookings continuexternal events and popularity with spevenue has had 28 f

2 people attending. Bddings.

ct. r 2016 has confirme

s were renewed withga Rugby Club, YMCeschool, Lifeline Gore and Ku-ring-gai A

olio received rent reease conditions. Macluding plumbing, e

minated (Easycare Gry access agreeme

ent and casual hireagreements were crdance with the poli

an already popular a

ted for 10 months he company will pracmer of the 17th Dol

arket operating monccessful servicing th

ed to increase durinsmaller bookings. C

ecific marketing to thfunction bookings oBookings for the De

ed a range of commu

h increased fees CA St Ives, rdon, Ku-ring-gai mateur Swim

eviews on their aintenance electrical and

Gardening at nts issued.

rs was very completed and cy.

and busy

ire of the Ku-ctice and perform l and The Great

nthly East he East Lindfield

g the reporting Caley's Pavilion he wedding and ver the past

ecember to June

unity, running

80

Operat

Code

P7.1.2.2

P7.1.2.2

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Develop businopportunities


.2 Promote Calefunctions and


ks

ness models for newidentified in Plan of

Officer: Manager C

ey's Pavilion as a mucorporate events.

Officer: Manager C

w recreation and buManagement.

Community & Recre

ultipurpose venue fo

Community & Recre

P

siness

eation

or weddings,

eation

Progress Com

50%

DurinseekPrecZip Loutdodesigwayfinstainvolsucc

*The

* The

* Syd

* Sum

* We

* The

* The

50%

Calethe wwith for thWatsThe Febra proArt adeliv

mments

ng the period Councking proposals to invinct. The opportunit

Line Course, Campioor movies. Councign for the St Ives Winding signs for the llation of the 41 signving promoters to bessful to date with t

Sydney Curry Fest

e Raw Challenge.

dney Soccer Festiva

mmertime (Music C

ebbers Circus.

e Colour Run.

e Orchid Show.

y's Pavilion continuwedding and corpora1,402 people attend

he July - June periodson Tours, the BahaExpression of Intereuary 2016 and may

oposed cafe and funnd Craft Festival in ery of the Wildflowe

cil issued an Expresvolve businesses in ties include, but areng and Glamping, Cl also engaged a sig

Wildflower Garden anWildflower Garden

ns has commencedbring events to the Sthe following already

tival.

al.

oncert Dec 10 2016

ed to increase in poate markets. The veding. Bookings wered including 13 weddai Faith, MS Societyest (EOI) process isy include some propnction room. Arrang2016 and a new mo

er Garden Festival i

ssion of Interest (Eoa wide variety of ac not limited to: High

Catering and Cafe ogn company to devend the St Ives Showtracks have been d

d. In 2016 the emphShowground. This iny booked for the 20

6).

opularity with specifenue has had 28 fune taken during this rdings, regular bookiy and the Australian s underway and closposals requiring a caements are being codel is being develon 2016.

oI) document ctivities in the h Ropes Course, opportunities, elop a sign

wground. The designed and asis will be on

nitiative has been 016 program:

ic marketing to nction bookings reporting period ngs from Fred Plant Society.

ses early aterer to operate confirmed for the oped for the

81

P7.1.2.2

Critica

Code

P7.1.2.3

.3 Implement proWildflower Ga


al Action

Description

Tennis and couand social play.

Responsible O

ograms and events arden and St Ives S

Officer: Manager C

rt facilities are avail


to expand usage athowground.

Community & Recre

able for coaching, p

mmunity

t the

eation

P

programs

50%

The promof IntcommCounsomeprogbudgand tare malso deveWildfprogoften

Progress Com

30%

InforTurraParkWarrCoun

Reas

Counadeqdiscu

Rem

Couninterf

Precinct website hamotion of activities aterest (EoI) documemercial and communcil hopes to includee catering activities rams that are includ

get. During the last stype of programs thmeeting strong demreturn income to the

eloping a plan for theflower Garden that wram sand events th

n at venue capacity

mments

mation and bookingamurra Park, Gordo, Regimental Park, rimoo and St Ives Vncil’s booking system

son

ncil's current bookinquately with customeuss times and option

medial Action

ncil will be implemenface to address sho

as been updated witnd venues. During t

ent was developed snity activities in the e a High Ropes Cou(Cafe and Function

ded in the Precinct wsix months there haat are delivered for and for nature basee Precinct budget. Fe Education and Cuwill have the potenthat can be held at aat key times.

g signs have been fion Recreation, CanoAllan Small Park, R

Village Green. Casuam however many co

ng system is not adders preferring to conns.

nting improvementsort falls in current sy

th more information the reporting periodseeking proposals toSt Ives Precinct. F

urse, a Low Ropes Cns at Caley's Paviliowill add income dive

as been an increaseschool holidays. Th

ed activities that areFurther work is undeultural Centre propoial to add to the numny one time as we a

nalised and placed oon Road, Robert P

Roseville Park, Lindfal users can book oontinue to deal direc

dressing multiple bontact staff for casua

s to the booking sysystem and streamlin

on events and d an Expression o include rom this process Course and

on). All of the ersity to the e in the number hese programs e full day and er way sed for the mber of visits, are currently

on courts at Pymble, Hamilton field Community,

online through ctly with staff.

ookings al bookings to

stem customer ne bookings.

82

Operat

Code

P7.1.2.3

Critica

Code

P7.1.2.4

Key Ac

New pra

Reopeni

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Improve visitoprocedures fo


al Action

Description

Golf courses arestandards.

Responsible O

chievements

ctice and putting gr

ng the North Turram

ks

or signage and promor tennis hire.

Officer: Manager C

e professionally ma


reen with temporary

murra Course to 18

mote online booking

Community & Recre

anaged in line with in

mmunity

y pro shop improving

holes with full cours

P

system

eation

P

ndustry

g the golfing experie

se to be opened in

Progress Com

30%

InforTurraParkWarr

Casumany

Reas

Permcomp

Rem

The perm

Progress Com

48%

The tmilesplay,incluimproWith and c

ence. February 2016.

mments

mation and bookingamurra Park, Gordo, Regimental Park, rimoo and St Ives V

ual users can book oy continue to ring in

son

manent hirers and teplications in managi

medial Action

new booking systemmanent hirers and te

mments

transition to the newstone following the o with the final two hded regular on-goinove communication work continuing on

car parking and gro

g signs have been fion Recreation, CanoAllan Small Park, R

Village Green.

online through Coun to the office.

ennis coaches are sing complex multiple

m requires further wennis coaches.

w 18 hole course at opening of a large soles to be opened i

ng meetings with the with players well a

n the sport fields thewth in the player ro

nalised and placed oon Road, Robert P

Roseville Park, Lindf

ncil’s booking syste

still unable to book oe bookings.

work to allow multiple

North Turramurra rsection of the coursen February 2016. T

e golf course profesnd Council's websit

e focus will be on maunds.

on courts at Pymble, Hamilton field Community,

em however

online due to

e bookings for

reached a key e and 18 holes in

This step has ssional to e and promotion. aintaining access

83

Operat

Code

P7.1.2.4

P7.1.2.4

P7.1.2.4

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Implement eleCourse.


.2 Market the nepotential custo


.3 Assist the traat North Turra


ks

ectronic card system

Officer: Manager C

ew North Turramurraomers with the cour

Officer: Manager C

nsition of the Golf Samurra Recreation A

Officer: Manager C

m for North Turramu

Community & Recre

a course to existing rse professional.

Community & Recre

Services to the new Area.

Community & Recre

P

urra Golf

eation

and

eation

golf course

eation

Progress Com

45%

ThrebeingGolf profe

Reas

The compof the

Rem

The

50%

Sevepromarou

Six non C

Two

Coun

A plawith

50%

The tinvol

* Pre

* Con

* Regcomm

* Imp

mments

e options for new cag assessed includinCourse. On-going d

essional regarding th

son

implementation of thpletion of the golf fine 18 hole constructi

medial Action

review is progressin

eral marketing initiatmote the course imp

nd the ongoing cons

new large banners pouncil's banner pole

large promotional p

ncil’s website was u

an for further promothe golf course prof

transition to the newved the following ac

eparation and printin

ntinuation of new te

gular on-going meemunication with play

proving Council's we

ard and player manng reviewing a GPS discussions are undhe best system opti

he electronic card snancial audit at Gordion at North Turram

ng with recommend

tives have been comrovements in 2016struction works for t

promoting golf courses.

posters were printed

pdated and improve

tional days and evefessional.

w 18 hole course at ctions:

ng of new golf cards

emporary proshop lo

tings with golf coursyers.

ebsite and promotio

agement systems abased software use

der way with the golfon to adopt followin

system was delayeddon Golf Course an

murra golf course.

ations to be prepare

mpleted with further. These improvemethe sports fields and

se were completed f

d and installed at ne

ed with new course

ents are currently be

North Turramurra h

s for new 18 hole lay

ocation and fit out

se professional to im

on.

are currently ed at Bayview f course ng quotations.

d until the nd the completion

ed.

r plans to ents will work d car parks.

for advertising

ew pro shop.

promotion.

eing co-ordinated

has so far

yout

mprove

84

Issue:

Long Tcommun

Term Ainter-ge

Critica

Code

P8.1.1.1

Key Ac

The exh

Operat

Code

P8.1.1.1

P8.1.1.1

Improving the sta

Term Objectivnity assets.

Achievement:nerational equity.

al Action

Description

Development C

Responsible O

chievements

hibited draft indirect

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Instigate a rev

Responsible

.2 Manage curre

Responsible

andard of our infra

ve: An improved

: Our public infras

Contributions Plans a


S94A Contributions

ks

view of the Contribu

Officer: Manager U

ent contributions sys

Officer: Manager U

astructure.

standard of infras

structure and asse

are updated and im

ategy & Environmen

s Plan is expected t

utions Plan when ap

Urban Planning

stem, receipting and

Urban Planning

structure that mee

ets are planned, m

P

plemented.

nt

to be reported for ad

P

ppropriate.

d indexation.

ets the community

managed and fund

Progress Com

65%

The of inf

doption in February

Progress Com

80%

Exhibperiocalcuapprobe coS94A2016

50%

QuaroccuIndexacquwhic

’s service level sta

ded to meet the co

mments

Ku-ring-gai Contribuflation proceeding a

2016.

mments

bition of the s94A Cod. An add-on to theulation and receiptinoval of the draft Conompleted early in thA Contributions Plan6.

rterly updates of inflrs on release of thex under the Resideniring land. This indeh is used to inflate t

andards and Cou

ommunity expecta

utions Plan 2010 is as required.

Contributions Plan we Property and Ratinng was created in Dntributions Plan. Pr

he quarter ending in n is expected to be

ation is proceedinge second index, whicntial Property Pricesex is released after the cost of carrying

ncil’s obligations a

ations, defined lev

implemented and q

was completed durinng system to enableecember 2015 and rocedures are beingMarch. The exhibitreported for adoptio

as required. The qch is the Establishes Index, which inflatthe Consumer Priceout works.

as the custodian o

vels of service and

quarterly updates

ng the reporting e contribution is pending

g drafted and will ed draft indirect

on in February

uarterly update ed House Price tes the costs of e Index (CPI)

85

of our

d address

Term APlans.

Critica

Code

P8.1.2.1

Challen

Loss of a

Operat

Code

P8.1.2.1

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Asset Managemidentify commun

Responsible O

nges

a dedicated staff me

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Implement Asrenewal and uService levels

Responsible

: Programs for inf

ment Plans are in planity expectations an


ember has delayed

ks

sset Management Pupgrade requiremens.

Officer: Director O

frastructure and a

ace for all asset cland defined service le

erations

the completion of th

lans to document mnts in line with Comm

Operations

sset maintenance

P

asses and evels.

he Roads & Transp

P

maintenance, munity

e management are

Progress Com

35%

Althothe aservilevelthey

Reas

CounPlan

Rem

Asselevel

ort Assets Managem

Progress Com

35%

Counsysterequin a r

Reas

This criterall re

Rem

Counprog

e delivered in acc

mments

ough Council has a adopted Asset Manace levels establishes are being incorpoare renewed.

son

ncil staff are currentto include commun

medial Action

et Management Plans within available fu

ment Plan.

mments

ncil is currently undeems and process to irements that resporeport to Council for

son

Task is progressingria in the prioritatiso

esources to meet an

medial Action

ncil needs to establiress this Task.

cordance with the

complete suite of Aagement Strategy thed through communrated into the revise

tly revising the Roadnity service levels.

ns are revised regulunding.

ertaking a situation identify and facilitand to the needs of tr adoption and imple

g slower than anticipon process has beennd consult.

sh core actions, pla

adopted Asset Ma

Asset Management Phat has been develonity consultation. Thed Asset Manageme

ds & Transport Asse

larly to reflect comm

analysis of the Draite strategic and flexthe organisation. Thement revised polic

pated. A review andn challenging. Limite

an time and set mile

anagement Strate

Plans, it is only oped to include ese service ent Plans as

et Management

munity service

inage Policy, xible framework his will culminate y and programs

d critiquing of the ed availability of

estones to

86

egy and

Critica

Code

P8.1.2.2

Operat

Code

P8.1.2.2

P8.1.2.2

P8.1.2.2

al Action

Description

Councils capital

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Deliver annua

Responsible

.2 Prepare draft footpaths, roaDelivery Progr

Responsible

.3 Complete road

Responsible

l works and operatio


ks

al capital works prog

Officer: Director O

capital works and reads, drains and carpram.

Officer: Director O

d and footpath prog

Officer: Director O

onal programs are d

erations

gram on time and w

Operations

enewal programs foparks for inclusion in

Operations

gram on time and on

Operations

P

delivered.

P

within budget.

or Council's n the

n budget.

Progress Com

49%

DraftRoad

At 31comp37% advework

Progress Com

50%

All caThe compKoolanew flyingdelaynear

50%

The in Decons

Capiand fworkonly Rose

60%

Advacompprog

mments

t Service Level Agreds during this report

1 December 2015, Rpleted, whilst footpacompleted. Drainag

ertised in February 2k.

mments

apital projects are onew road between Dpleted and Council ia Park is progressinplayground at Turra

g fox before official oy due to asbestos coing completion and

Capital Works Progecember for inclusioideration and budge

tal works operationafootpaths and on tra

ks are progressing wone tender submiss

eville.

anced progress waspleted, whilst footparessing at 37% com

eements (SLA's) weting period. SLA's a

Road Works are advaths works are 30% ge works for Oliver 2016 as only one te

on target for completDumaresq Street anis awaiting classificang well and should bamurra Park is comopening. Cameron ontamination. The Wexpected to open to

rams for roads, fooon in the draft 2016/et approval.

al programs are beiack for completion bwith tenders requiredsion was received fo

s achieved for road waths is progressing wmpletion.

ere developed for fore under review for

vanced with 83% ofcompleted and draRoad, Roseville, render was received f

tion by the end of thnd McIntyre Street, ation as a road befobe open for use by Aplete but awaiting cPark upgrade is undWahroonga Park too the public in Febr

tpaths and drainage/17 Operational Plan

ng delivered for 201by June 2016. Draind to be recalled in For drainage works a

works with 83% of twith 30% completed

ootpaths and for comment.

f the program ainage works quired to be re-for the drainage

he financial year. Gordon was

ore opening. April 2016. The

changes to the derway with a ilet block is uary 2016.

e were submitted n for

15/16 for roads nage capital February 2016 as at Oliver Road,

the program d and drainage

87

P8.1.2.2

.4 Complete dra

Responsible

inage program on ti

Officer: Director O

ime and on budget.

Operations

37%

Capilarge2016and tcomm

Operof pip

Reas

As thOlive

Rem

The TFebr

tal works for drainagest Drainage progra6. For works at 5 Cathe design of a bounmenced obtaining q

rations programs fopes is progressing w

son

here was only one Ter Road, Roseville it

medial Action

Tender for Oliver Rouary 2016.

ge is progressing. Cm in Oliver Road, Rassandra Avenue, Sndary retaining walluotes for works.

r skid steer, water jewell.

Tender submission rt is required to be re

oad, Roseville drain

Council called tendeRoseville which will cSt Ives, consultation was completed. St

ets pray unit and CC

received for drainage-advertised.

nage works will be c

ers for the single close January n with residents taff have

CTV inspections

ge works at

called in

88

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

T1.1.1.1

Operat

Code

T1.1.1.1

T1.1.1.1

Integrated and A

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

An improvemenshelters, bikewaaccess, health a

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Work with Traconnections a

Responsible

.2 Ensure consisTransport Stra

Responsible

Accessible Transp

ve: A range of int

: Public transport

nt plan is being implays and footpath neand recreational nee


ks

ansport for NSW to cand upgrades to railw

Officer: Manager T

stency between Couategy.

Officer: Director O

Th

port.

tegrated transport

connections are a

emented for bus stoetworks having regaeds of the commun

erations

co-ordinate and impway stations.

Traffic & Transport

uncil policies and th

Operations

heme: Acce

t choices are avai

accessible to all a

P

ops, bus rd for the ity.

P

plement

e Integrated

ess, Traffic

lable to enable eff

age groups and m

Progress Com

44%

The dpublifundi

Operensuconticycle

Reas

Conswas work

Rem

ConsFebr

Progress Com

50%

DurinTranrailw

50%

Operensuconticycle

c and Tran

fective movement

atch the travel ne

mments

draft Pedestrian Accc exhibition. Once ting for the implemen

rations staff continure consistency betwnuing on the bus st

eway network.

son

struction progress foplaced on hold pend

ks at Roseville Child

medial Action

struction to commenuary 2016.

mments

ng the 6 months to Dsport for NSW of thay stations in Ku-rin

rations staff continure consistency betwnuing on the bus st

eway network.

nsport

t to, from and arou

eeds of the commu

cess Mobility Plan (the PAMP is adoptentation of pedestria

e coordinating with ween policies and futop upgrades for dis

or the bus stop upgrding possible links tcare and a shop up

nce once staff are a

December 2015, thee intention to imple

ng-gai.

e coordinating with ween policies and futop upgrades for dis

und Ku-ring-gai.

unity.

(PAMP) was adopteed by Council, it cann facilities.

Strategy and Envirouture transport plansability access and a

rade at Babbage Roto improvements as

pgrade opposite.

available to supervis

ere has been no indment connections a

Strategy and Envirouture transport plansability access and a

ed and placed on n be used to seek

onment staff to ning. Work is also the

oad, Roseville ssociated with

se contractors in

dication from and upgrades to

onment staff to ning. Work is also the

89

T1.1.1.1

T1.1.1.1

T1.1.1.1

.3 Progressively Plan (PAMP)

Responsible

.4 Continue to im

Responsible

.5 Progressively Disability Disc(to allocated b

Responsible

implement the Pedin local centres.

Officer: Manager T

mplement the Bike P

Officer: Manager T

upgrade bus stops crimination Act requbudget).

Officer: Manager E

destrian Access and

Traffic & Transport

Plan.

Traffic & Transport

in accordance withirements and 5 yea

Engineering Operat

d Mobility

h the ar program

tions

50%

The d27 Oand cdraft 2016for im

50%

Durinthe pestimestimtheredefer

A coTraffDece

20%

DurinRoad

Reas

ConsimproshopFebr

Rem

Cons

draft PAMP was adOctober 2015. Publicclosed Friday 4 DecPAMP will be prese

6. Once the PAMP ismplementation of pe

ng the reporting perprojects of the Rosemate of the Rosevillemated cost approachefore it was agreed tr the Turramurra 4 p

ncept plan for the Ric Committee meeti

ember 2015.

ng the reporting perd, Roseville was com

son

struction progress wovement works in R

ps opposite. Construuary 2016.

medial Action

struction work to com

opted for public exhc exhibition commencember 2015. Submented to Council fors adopted by Counc

edestrian facilities.

riod, internal reviewsvillle 1 and Turramue 1 project was prephed the total budgetto pursue the Rosevproject.

Roseville 1 route wang on 19 Novembe

riod the design for thmpleted.

was placed on hold tRoseville Childcare auction will commenc

mmence following a

hibition by Council anced on Friday 6 No

missions will be revier consideration and cil, it can be used to

s were undertaken ourra 4 projects. A repared, and it was fot available for the finville 1 project this fi

s presented to the Ker 2015 and adopted

he bus stop upgrade

to asses potential cand also a planned ce once resources a

assessment of othe

at its meeting of ovember 2015 ewed and the adoption in early

o seek funding

on the status of evised/ updated ound that the nancial year, nancial year and

Ku-ring-gai d by Council on 8

e at Babbage

o-ordination with upgrade to

are available in

r local works.

90

Term A

Critica

Code

T1.1.2.1

Operat

Code

T1.1.2.1

Term Acommun

Critica

Code

T1.1.3.1

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Implement apprIntegrated Tran

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Incorporate th

Responsible

Achievement:nity needs.

al Action

Description

Liaise with Stateand bus interch

Responsible O

: A network of saf

ropriate recommendsport Strategy.


ks

he provision of bicyc

Officer: Manager U

: Advocate to rele

e agencies to providanges.


fe and convenient

dations from the Ku-

ategy & Environmen

cle facilities in key lo

Urban Planning

evant government

de improved commu

ategy & Environmen

t links to local cen

P

-ring-gai

nt

P

ocations.

agencies and pri

P

uter parking

nt

ntres, major land u

Progress Com

50%

Durinparki

Progress Com

50%

New Coun

* Car

* Par

* Ros

vate companies fo

Progress Com

50%

DurinproviLindfprojeTurraforma

uses and recreatio

mments

ng the reporting pering facilities in curre

mments

bicycle parking facncil projects which a

rcoola Park project,

rk Avenue Roseville

seville Chase neigh

or integrated publ

mments

ng the reporting peride improved commfield Community Huect. Additional commamurra, has been raal response to date

on opportunities is

riod work focussed oent project designs.

ilities are being incoare being designed

St Ives;

e - playground refurb

hbourhood centre up

lic transport facilit

riod, Council continumuter parking and bu

b project and potenmuter parking at othaised with Transpor.

s in place.

on the incorporation

orporated in the folloin preparation for co

bishment; and

pgrade.

ies and service im

ued to liaise with Staus interchanges. Thntially the Lindfield Ver rail stations, inclu

rt for NSW but there

n of bicycle

owing key onstruction:

mprovements that

ate agencies to is included the

Village Green uding e has been no

91

meet

Operat

Code

T1.1.3.1

T1.1.3.1

Term A

Critica

Code

T1.1.4.1

Key Ac

In Octob

Operat

Code

T1.1.4.1

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Continue to loadditional comLindfield and T

Responsible

.2 Advocate withMona Vale - MFuture 2013" dServices.

Responsible

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Information andprivate car use.

Responsible O

chievements

ber 2015, Council fa

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Education proto encourage

Responsible

ks

obby Transport for Nmmuter car parking Turramurra.

Officer: Manager U

h Transport for NSWMacquarie Park routdocument and bus

Officer: Manager U

: The community

d education program


cilitated a Ride 2 W

ks

ograms are developealternative modes o

Officer: Manager U

NSW in the provisionat priority rail station

Urban Planning

W to target improvemte as per the "Sydneproviders for new M

Urban Planning

is informed, educ

ms focus on alternat

ategy & Environmen

Work day as part of a

ed for schools and wof transport.

Urban Planning

P

n of ns, including

ments to the ey's Bus

Metrobus

cated and encoura

P

ives to

nt

a nationwide initiativ

P

workplaces

Progress Com

50%

DiscucommpotenotherNSW

50%

CounthereParkdoubPark

It waincreconti

aged to use altern

Progress Com

50%

Inforon prpromGoogparki

ve to encourage cyc

Progress Com

50%

On Wof a n

mments

ussions are ongoingmuter car parking asntially the Lindfield Vr rail stations, includ

W but there has been

ncil has been advisee has been a steady. This includes impr

bling of weekend freroute via Gordon, o

s also suggested thease in services in anue.

ative forms of tran

mments

mation and educatioromoting the Ride to

mote cycling and alsogle Maps to incorpoing facilities and link

cling to and from wo

mments

Wednesday 14 Octonationwide initiative

g with Transport for s part of the LindfieVillage Green projeding Turramurra, han no formal respons

ed by Transport for y increase in servicerovements introduceequencies on the 19operated by Forest

hat it would be unlikeany one year, but the

nsport.

on on alternatives too Work Day as parto updated cycling m

orate new/modified cks relevant pages o

ork.

ober 2015, Council fe to encourage cycli

NSW regarding theld Community Hub ct. Additional comm

as been raised with Tse.

NSW that for a numes through St Ives toed around June 201

97 route (Mona ValeCoach Lines).

ely that there woulde steady growth of s

o the private car uset of a nation wide in

maps have been precycle routes, location the Ku-ring-gai Co

facilitated a Ride 2 Wng to and from work

e provision of project and

muter parking at Transport for

mber of years, o Macquarie 15 which saw a e - Macquarie

d be a significant services should

e has focused nitiative to epared for

ons of bicycle ouncil's website.

Work day as part k.

92

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

T2.1.1.1

Operat

Code

T2.1.1.1

Critica

Code

T2.1.1.2

Local Road Netw

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Implement roadand Transport P

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Implement the

Responsible

al Action

Description

Parking is manaavailable parkin

Responsible O

work.

ve: The local road

: Road network sa

d network improvemPlan.


ks

e 10 year Traffic and

Officer: Director O

aged to balance theng spaces.


d network is mana

afety and efficienc

ments based on 10 y

erations

d Transport Program

Operations

e supply and deman

velopment & Regula

aged to achieve a

cy are improved a

P

year Traffic

P

m.

P

nd of

ation

a safe and effectiv

and traffic congest

Progress Com

50%

CounRoadare inArter

Progress Com

50%

OngofundiServRoadRoad

Progress Com

75%

Parkensuarou

ve local road netw

tion is reduced.

mments

ncil regularly seeks ds and Maritime Sern progress. A Roadrial Road and Burns

mments

oing liaison with Coing for the prioritisedices and Council fod Safety Audit will bd, Turramurra during

mments

ing enforcement forring a regular turn ond schools and tran

ork.

funding for the priorvices and Council f Safety Audit is curr

s Road.

uncil's Strategic Trad and funded projecr shared costs. Minoe conducted for Easg the next period.

r both on-street andover of available spansport hubs.

ritised and funded pfor shared costs. Mrently being carried

affic Engineer contincts from Roads andor traffic works are stern Arterial Road

off-street has beenaces within town ce

projects from inor traffic works out for Eastern

nued to seek Maritime in progress. A and Burns

n successful, entres, safety

93

Operat

Code

T2.1.1.2

T2.1.1.2

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Review parkin

Responsible

.2 Regulatory enCouncil's Com

Responsible

ks

ng in the Wahroonga

Officer: Director O

nforcement is undermpliance Policy.

Officer: Manager C

a Town Centre and

Operations

rtaken in accordance

Compliance & Regu

P

surrounds.

e with

ulation

Progress Com

100%

As amade

1. Ra8.30a

2. Cowith

3. Rewith

4. Cowith

5. CosignpRest

6. Thabolireflec

7. Won 11

Coun

50%

Counlocal (sligh283 ccompdriveoffenindicthe o

mments

pproved by Councile on 16 November 2

ailway Avenue - exisam-6pm Mon- Sun'

oonanbarra Road (e'1/2 P 8.30am-6pm

edleaf Avenue (wes'1/2 P 8.30am-6pm

oonanbarra Road (w'1P 8.30am-6pm Mo

oonanbarra Road caposted with 2P and rictions apply from 8

he existing 'One Entshed and the signs ct Council's resoluti

ahroonga Chamber1/11/2015.

ncil Rangers have b

ncil's Ranger sectiongovernment area. C

ht increase from thecalls for on-street coplaints were receive

eways. The Rangersnces and 1,469 penaate the usual declin

official school term a

on 8 September 202015:

sting timed restrictio

eastern side) - existMon-Sun'

stern side) - existingMon-Sun'

western side) - existon-Sun'

ar park was dived inthe other area (36 s8.30am to 6pm Mon

try' /day restrictions at the entrance to ton.

r of Commerce has

been notified of the c

n continued to manCouncil received 35

e previous reporting omplaints, up from 2ed for carparks and s section issued 1,6alty notices for on-s

ne for this reporting and the Christmas h

015, the following ch

ons were replaced w

ing timed restriction

timed restrictions w

ting timed restriction

nto two areas. Oncespaces) was signpon-Sun.

into the car park hathe car park have be

been informed of C

changes to parking

age parking within t58 complaints in rela

period). This increa244 for revious repo48 complaints for b

650 penalty notice fostreet offences. Theperiod as Decembe

holiday period.

hanges were

with '1/2 P

ns were replaced

were replaced

ns were replaced

e area was osted with 3P.

as been een amended to

Council's decision

signs.

the Ku-ring-gai ation to parking ase came from orting period. 27 blocked or carpark se figures

er is the end of

94

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

T3.1.1.1

Operat

Code

T3.1.1.1

Critica

Code

T3.1.1.2

Regional Transp

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Collaborate withtransit link.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Participate in ring-gai's polic

Responsible

al Action

Description

Pursue regionallink.

Responsible O

port Network.

ve: An accessible

: A strategic acce

h regional partners t


ks

NSROC programs tcy objectives.

Officer: Manager U

l collaboration to pro


e public transport

ss, traffic and tran

to pursue a Norther

ategy & Environmen

to advocate for and

Urban Planning

ogress the F3 to M2

ategy & Environmen

and regional road

nsport plan is bein

P

rn Beaches

nt

P

present Ku-

P

2 Motorway

nt

d network that me

ng implemented fo

Progress Com

50%

The for threleastep.The North

Progress Com

50%

The for threleastep.the Cthe B

Progress Com

50%

The MotoCoun

ets the diverse an

or the Northern Sy

mments

NSW Government hhe Warringah Road ased in 2014, Expre It appears that the BRT corridor from Dh District Plan still to

mments

NSW Government hhe Warringah Road ased in 2014, Expre It appears though t

CBD. At this stage thBRT corridor from D

mments

NorthConnex - M1 Porway link project hancil Departments an

nd changing need

ydney Region.

has committed to plcorridor, from Dee ss ‘Suburban’ servifirst priority is the c

Dee Why to Chatswo be released by the

has committed to plcorridor, from Dee ss ‘Suburban’ servithat the first priorityhere has not been a

Dee Why to Chatswo

Pacific Motorway atas progressed with cnd the NorthConnex

s of the communi

anning a Bus RapidWhy to Chatswoodces will be introduc

corridor from Mona Vwood may be part of e NSW State Gover

anning a Bus RapidWhy to Chatswoodces will be introduc

y is the corridor fromany activity from NSood.

t Wahroonga to the collaborative input ax Authority.

ity.

d Transit (BRT) . Under the plan, ed as the first Vale to the CBD. the Sydney

rnment.

d Transit (BRT) . Under the plan ed as the first

m Mona Vale to SROC regarding

Hills M2 across relevant

95

Operat

Code

T3.1.1.2

Critica

Code

T3.1.1.3

Key Ac

Two tranthe exist

Operat

Code

T3.1.1.3

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Continue to wNorthConnex

Responsible

al Action

Description

Implement roadContributions P

Responsible O

chievements

nsport analysis and ing transport schem

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Plan for works

Responsible

ks

work with relevant aglink.

Officer: Manager U

d network improvemlan 2010.


assessments have me.

ks

s in response to dev

Officer: Manager U

gencies to progress

Urban Planning

ments identified in th

erations

commenced for the

velopment in local c

Urban Planning

P

the

P

e Ku-ring-gai

e Gordon Cultural a

P

centres.

Progress Com

50%

The Oper

Progress Com

50%

Workyear indicdrive

nd Civic Hub and fo

Progress Com

50%

Workyear indicdrive

Proje

* GocommGordthe epoten

* Turassewholto revview

mments

NorthConnex projecrations staff and Str

mments

ks in the Ku-ring-gaTraffic and Transpoative timings. These

en and will depend o

or the Turramurra C

mments

ks in the Ku-ring-gaTraffic and Transpoative timings. These

en and will depend o

ects of note during t

rdon Local Centre tmenced of the Gorddon local centre as texisting transport scntially refining it.

rramurra Local Centssment commencede Turramurra local cview the existing trato potentially refinin

ct is progressing witrategy and Environm

i Contributions Planort Plan and the Lone works are typicallyon the development

Community Hub. Thi

i Contributions Planort Plan and the Lone works are typicallyon the development

the reporting period

ransport planning -don Cultural and Civthe study area. Thisheme for the Gordo

tre transport plannind of the Turramurracentre as the study ansport scheme for ng it.

th the involvement oment staff.

n 2010 have been inng Term Financial Py development or C occurring in the loc

s will give an oppor

n 2010 have been inng Term Financial Py development or C occurring in the loc

include:

transport analysis avic Hub, incorporatins also gives an oppoon local centre, with

ng - transport analysa Community Hub, in

area. This also givethe Turramurra loca

of Council's

ncluded in the 10 Plan, along with Council project- cal centres.

rtunity to review

ncluded in the 10 Plan, along with Council project- cal centres.

and assessment ng the whole ortunity to review a view to

sis and ncorporating the es an opportunity al centre, with a

96

Term A

Critica

Code

T3.1.2.1

Operat

Code

T3.1.2.1

Achievement:

al Action

Description

A program of primplemented in efficiency of ma

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Pursue fundinon Regional ro

Responsible

: Council engages

rioritised works has partnership with St

ajor roads.


ks

ng opportunities withoads and at Blacksp

Officer: Manager T

s with the State G

been developed antate government to i

erations

h RMS for improvempot locations.

Traffic & Transport

Government to upg

P

nd is being improve the

P

ment works

grade regional roa

Progress Com

50%

Submroad assislimits

Progress Com

50%

On 3and Mprog

* Ladrope

* Easmodi

RoadAuguEasteDrive

ads and reduce co

mments

missions have beenand traffic facility p

sted with the Gordons of the interchange

mments

30 July 2015, the folMaritime Services uram:

dy Game Drive - Blabarrier, new jersey

stern Arterial Road, ifications.

ds and Maritime Serust 2015, advising thern Arterial Road Ke nomination remain

ongestion in the lo

lodged with the Rorojects to seek fundn Interchange proje.

lowing funding applunder the 2016/17 R

ackbutt Creek to Dekerb and slip resist

Killara - intersectio

rvices has reviewedhat it did not supporillara - intersection Sns active.

ocal road network

oads and Maritimes ding for 2016/17. Coect to complete work

lications were lodgeRoad Safety Engine

e Burgh Road, Killartant road surface; a

n Springdale Road

d the applications anrt the treatments proSpringdale Road. T

.

Services for ouncil also ks outside the

ed with Roads ering funding

ra - install wire nd

- intersection

nd responded in oposed at

The Lady Game

97

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

E1.1.1.1

Operat

Code

E1.1.1.1

Critica

Code

E1.1.1.2

Promoting Ku-rin

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Research opporring-gai.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Continue to idring-gai's econ

Responsible

al Action

Description

Develop a stratepartners, to promand employmen

Responsible O

ng-gai’s business

ve: Ku-ring-gai is

: Ku-ring-gai’s opp

rtunities to strength


ks

dentify opportunitiesnomy.

Officer: Manager C

egic program in collmote Ku-ring-gai asnt generating activiti


The

and employment

an attractive loca

portunities and as

en and attract busin

mmunity

s to promote and str

Corporate Commun

laboration with econs a place to invest inies.

mmunity

me: Local

opportunities.

ation for business

ssets are promote

P

ness to Ku-

P

rengthen Ku-

nications

P

nomic n business

Economy

investment.

ed to strengthen a

Progress Com

50%

CouninitiaCom

Progress Com

50%

DurinactivprivaappliinformwhicCounSma

Progress Com

50%

Variowith

and Emplo

nd attract busines

mments

ncil resolved to join tive of the NSW Stamissioner, during th

mments

ng the reporting perities of councils, oth

ate bodies to identifyed in Ku-ring-gai tomation gathered coh resulted in Councncil’s Program, an inll Business Commis

mments

ous initiatives were economic partners.

oyment

ss and employme

the Small Businessate Government's Ohe period to assist in

riod staff continued ther government agey best practice and s promote and strengntributed to a report

cil resolving to join thnitiative of the NSWssioner.

pursued in the repo

nt to the area.

s Friendly Council’s Office of the Small Bn facilitating busines

to research and moencies and other relesuitable programs wgthen the local econt to Council on 15 Dhe Small Business F

W State Government

orting period to prom

Program, an usiness ss growth.

onitor the evant public and which could be nomy. The

December 2015 Friendly t's Office of the

mote Ku-ring-gai

98

Operat

Code

E1.1.1.2

Critica

Code

E1.1.1.3

Operat

Code

E1.1.1.3

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Implement Coa place to inve

Responsible

al Action

Description

Build partnershibusiness opport

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Work with NSbusiness Chasmall busines

Responsible

ks

ouncil's strategic actest.

Officer: Manager C

ips with business antunities.


ks

W State Governmembers and the busises and promote ne

Officer: Manager C

tions to promote Ku

Corporate Commun

nd stakeholders to p

mmunity

ent agencies and enness community to ew business opport

Corporate Commun

P

u-ring-gai as

nications

P

promote

P

gage local support unities.

nications

Progress Com

50%

Durinengainclusemie-new

WorkActivStatetheseinves

Progress Com

50%

Solidpartn

Progress Com

50%

WorkDeceGovenow will arelati

Staffof CoNSWlocal busin

Counenhabusininclusee tand b

mments

ng the reporting peragement program wded 2 breakfast semnars will continue inws, enhanced web

k also continued on vate Lindfield and Ace Government’s coue projects that will sstment to the area.

mments

d progress was madnerships with busine

mments

k undertaken duringember 2015 which rernment’s Small Busin the process of pr

assist to proactively ionship with the Offi

have forged and stommerce, Hornsby

W Business Chambebusinesses and bu

ness operators.

ncil has worked withanced business engness breakfast semded 2 business breathe introduction of abiannual business fo

riod Council has beewhich is being progreminars in August ann 2016 as well as thpresence and biann

the town centre actctivate Turramurra.

uncil merger propossupport and deliver a

de in the reporting pesses and stakehold

g the reporting perioresulted in Council rsiness Friendly Courogressing Council’swork with and suppice of the Small Bus

trengthened relationChamber of Comm

er. Discussions haveusiness groups to co

h these stakeholdersagement program binars held during 20akfasts during the r

a regular business eorums.

en developing a busessively rolled out. Tnd November 2015. he introduction of a rnual business forum

tivation projects, paAlthough delayed sals, work has contina vibrant local econ

eriod to establish aders.

od led to a report to resolving to join the uncil’s Program. Cos membership of theport businesses andsiness Commissione

nships with the Ku-rerce, Business Nore focused on how Connect with other Ku

s to develop and debuilding on the succ014 and 2015. This reporting period ande-news, enhanced w

siness This program Breakfast

regular business ms.

articularly slightly by the nued to develop omy and attract

nd strengthen

Council on 15 State uncil staff are e program which d strengthen its er.

ring-gai Chamber rth Shore and Council can assist u-ring-gai

eliver an cess of the program has

d early 2016 will web presence

99

Term A

Critica

Code

E1.1.2.1

Operat

Code

E1.1.2.1

E1.1.2.1

Critica

Code

E1.1.2.2

Operat

Code

E1.1.2.2

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Engage businesimprovement pl

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Collaborate was part of loca

Responsible

.2 Engage with bpublic domain

Responsible

al Action

Description

Pursue opportustrengthen the l

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Provide advicespace that defor the area.

Responsible

: Opportunities ar

sses in the centres ans.


ks

with local businessesal centre upgrade pr

Officer: Director C

businesses to identin and neighbourhoo

Officer: Director C

nities for events at local economy.


ks

e and guidance to nmonstrate strong ec

Officer: Director C

re pursued to stren

to provide input into

mmunity

s and Chambers of rograms.

Community

fy needs and oppord improvements pla

Community

local places and sp

mmunity

new events at local conomic returns and

Community

ngthen our local a

P

o

P

Commerce

rtunities for ans.

P

aces to

P

places and d activation

and neighbourhoo

Progress Com

50%

EngarequActivthe n

Progress Com

50%

LocaCham

50%

Enga

Progress Com

50%

CounWahthe Llocal

Progress Com

50%

Workmark

od centres to prom

mments

agement with local aired by the status of

vate Turramurra projnew Village Green in

mments

al centre upgrades dmbers of Commerce

agement with local b

mments

ncil staff worked witroonga Food and W

Lindfield markets, toeconomy

mments

k continued with thekets Expression of In

mote small and me

and neighbourhood f projects. Work wasject and an art instan Lindfield.

did not require collabe in this period.

businesses was not

h organisers of succWine Festival, the Sto provide business to

e successful tenderenterest (EoI) to com

edium businesses

centres was underts undertaken in plaallation was initiated

boration with local b

t required in this per

cessful local eventst Ives Food and Wino local places and t

er for the St Ives Oldmmence markets in S

s in Ku-ring-gai.

taken as nning for the

d on the site of

businesses or

riod.

s such as the ne Festival and to strengthen the

d School St Ives.

100

Issue:

Long T

Term Adevelop

Critica

Code

E2.1.1.1

Operat

Code

E2.1.1.1

Critica

Code

E2.1.1.2

Partnering for bu

Term Objectiv

Achievement:p Ku-ring-gai’s loc

al Action

Description

Work with econeconomic emplo

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Continue to wbusiness grouand actions.

Responsible

al Action

Description

Participate in aneconomic emplo

Responsible O

usiness and emplo

ve: Key stakehold

: Ku-ring-gai’s busal economic base

omic partners to deoyment objectives f


ks

work with local Chamups to implement ec

Officer: Manager C

nd initiate regional poyment opportunitie


oyment growth.

ders have confide

siness communitye.

evelop common strafor Ku-ring-gai.

mmunity

mbers of Commerceconomic developme

Corporate Commun

programs that will bres for Ku-ring-gai re

mmunity

ence in, and pro-a

y, government age

P

ategic

P

e and ent priorities

nications

P

roaden esidents.

ctively partner wit

encies and region

Progress Com

50%

ThroGovesuchregiogai pprog

Progress Com

50%

Counand greguof theecon

Progress Com

50%

Busina Refor a

th Council to enha

nal partners are w

mments

ughout the reportingernment Office of Sm as Business North

onal partnerships anprojects are also impressed in the report

mments

ncil staff are maintagroups to implemenlar dialogue with locese discussions to i

nomic development

mments

ness Breakfasts havgional Economic Desmall business foru

ance employment

orking in an effec

g period work was umall Business ComShore and NSW B

nd strengthening locportant strategic emting period.

ining ongoing dialognt priorities and actiocal chambers and binform its plans for bactivities.

ve been held duringevelopment confereum.

t and economic be

tive and integrate

undertaken with themissioner and otheusiness Chamber incal economy. The A

mployment opportun

gue with local businons. Council has meusiness group and business engageme

g the reporting perioence, and planning

enefits.

d way to strength

e State r regional bodies n developing

Activate Ku-ring-ities which were

ness chambers et with and is in uses the outputs ent and other

od, staff attended has commenced

101

en and

Operat

Code

E2.1.1.2

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

E3.1.1.1

Operat

Code

E3.1.1.1

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Work with surimplement ecoemployment o

Responsible

Visitation opport

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Work with partnKu-ring-gai.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Develop a tougovernment a

Responsible

ks

rrounding Councils aonomic objectives topportunities for Ku-

Officer: Manager C

unities.

ve: Ku-ring-gai ha

: Tourism busines

ners to develop a tou


ks

urism and visitation sarea.

Officer: Director C

and NSROC to alignhat will broaden eco-ring-gai.

Corporate Commun

as a range of activ

ss has been stren

urism and visitation

mmunity

strategy for the Ku-

Community

P

n with and onomic

nications

vities and experie

gthened and expa

P

strategy for

P

ring-gai local

Progress Com

50%

CounComGove

Thesprogevensuppinnov

ences that attract v

anded.

Progress Com

50%

The Sarea total St Iveeven

An EreseaStratStratperio

Progress Com

50%

Discucomp

mments

ncil staff have met wmerce, local busineernment.

se meetings have reram being progress

nts during 2014 and porting local businesvation and ideas init

visitors.

mments

St Ives Precinct Viswith over 2,250 visvisitor numbers for es Precinct has had

nts.

EOI has been advertarch has commencetegy. Additional wortegy for Ku-ring-gai od.

mments

ussions with potentipleted.

with local and regioness groups and repr

esulted in the develosively rolled out whic

2015. Council has sses to participate intiative which will be

sitors' Centre continuitors from Septembthe July-December

d over 1,330 bookin

tised for leisure actied for the developmrk has progressed owith an EOI being p

ial consultants to de

nal Councils as wellresentatives from th

opment of the businch builds on the sucalso identified oppon the Federal Goverprogressed in 2016

ues to attract new ver to December 201

r period to approximgs for the period, in

vities at the St Ives ment of a Tourism anon the Tourism and Vprepared during the

evelop the strategy

as Chambers of e State

ness engagement ccess of business ortunities in rnment’s 6.

visitors to the 15, taking the

mately 3,700. The ncluding 8 major

Precinct, and nd Visitation Visitation

e reporting

have been

102

E3.1.1.1

Term A

Critica

Code

E3.1.2.1

Operat

Code

E3.1.2.1

E3.1.2.1

.2 Undertake stuaccommodatio

Responsible

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Work with partnrecognises, proexisting.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Develop guideevents by bus

Responsible

.2 Facilitate oppo

Responsible

udies and research ton options to overn

Officer: Director C

: Ku-ring-gai is ma

ners to develop a mamotes and supports


ks

elines to facilitate thsiness and commun

Officer: Director C

ortunities for organi

Officer: Manager C

to determine viabilitight stays in Ku-ring

Community

arketed as a prov

arketing program ths local activities, bot

mmunity

he creation and delivity organisations.

Community

sations to stage eve

Corporate Commun

ty of g-gai.

vider of a range of

P

hat th new and

P

very of new

ents.

nications

50%

A forto ex

f visitor activities a

Progress Com

50%

Ku-rieven50's Wahas w

Prepcomm

Progress Com

50%

The dwill b

50%

Durinorga

* Wa

* The

* Car

* Gra

Counassis

rum for interested rexpand accommodati

and experiences.

mments

ng-gai continued tonts. In the reporting Festival, Polo Specroonga Food and Well as visitors from o

arations for the St Imemorations were u

mments

development of guidbe published in the n

ng the reporting pernisation of events s

ahroonga Food and

e Great Market – Lin

rols in the Park - We

affiti Removal Day.

ncil continues to wost in the organisation

esidents to turn theion options in the ar

o develop a reputatioperiod the very succ

ctacular, Wildflower Wine Festival were houtside the Council

ves Food and Wineundertaken during t

delines continued fonext reporting period

riod Council provideuch as:

Wine Festival;

ndfield;

est Pymble; and

rk with small businen of community eve

r homes into B&B's rea.

on for well run and icessful Medieval FaGarden Festival an

held, attracting the loarea.

e Festival and the Whe reporting period

or the delivery of ned.

ed resources to facil

esses and communents.

is being planned

interesting aire, Back to the nd the ocal community

WW1 .

ew events. They

itate the

ity groups to

103

Issue:

Long T

Term A2030' an

Critica

Code

L1.1.1.1

Operat

Code

L1.1.1.1.

L1.1.1.1.

Leadership.

Term Objectiv

Achievement:nd inform Council

al Action

Description

Conduct a strucaround issues, cachievement of

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Monitor and reand consultati

Responsible

.2 Report on the Plan 2030.

Responsible Assets

ve: A shared long

: The aspirations,l's policy developm

ctured engagement challenges and oppagreed outcomes f


ks

eport on the outcomion and identified po

Officer: Manager C

progress of the ado

Officer: Manager I

Th

g term vision for K

objectives and prment, decision-ma

program with the coportunities affecting for Ku-ring-gai.

mmunity

mes of community enolicy related issues.

Corporate Commun

opted Community S

Integrated Planning

heme: Lea

Ku-ring-gai underp

riorities of our comaking and program

P

ommunity the

P

ngagement .

nications

Strategic

g, Property &

adership an

pins strategic colla

mmunity are reflecm delivery.

Progress Com

50%

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Progress Com

50%

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A Cobe usimprothis qorga

50%

All reStratrevieSeptNovecontainclu

nd Govern

aboration, policy d

cted in the Ku-ring

mments

oad and structured prting period which wificant engagement rds proposed counc

phone survey and an

mments

ng the period, work st with their communup of new engagem

agement space. As aease use in 2016.

ommunity Engagemsed to evaluate comovement in the comquestionnaire will benisation this financia

equired monitoring ategic Plan during theew of 2015/16 Operaember budget revie

ember 2015. Progreained in Council's reded in this Decemb

ance

development and

g-gai Community

program of engagemwas mainly focussin

was undertaken wicil amalgamations inn online survey and

was conducted withnity engagement acment tool and technia result the use onl

ent evaluation quesmmunity engagemenmmunity engagemene developed in earlyal year.

and reporting has bee reporting period. Tational Plan tasks foew, which was reporess reporting on botevised Delivery Progber bi-annual review

community engag

Strategic Plan - 'O

ment was carried oug on Local Governmth the community toncluding a represen a public meeting.

h staff across the orctivities. This has resiques, particularly inine engagement too

stionnaire was devent activities and facint space. Supportingy 2016 to be briefed

een completed for tThis included an inteor the September qurted to Council's meh tasks and critical gram and Operation

w.

gement.

Our Community O

ut during the ment Reform. o gauge attitudes ntative sample, a

rganisation to sulted in further n the online ols will see an

eloped which will ilitate continuous g guidance for d across the

he Community ernal progress uarter and the eeting of 24 actions nal Plan is

104

Our Future

L1.1.1.1.

Term A

Critica

Code

L1.1.2.1

Operat

Code

L1.1.2.1.

Term Agai's co

Critica

Code

L1.1.3.1

.3 Council's planstakeholders, the broader co

Responsible Assets

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Council activelydevelopment of

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Proactively paaffecting Ku-ri

Responsible

Achievement:mmunity outcome

al Action

Description

Pursue new oppagencies, organcommunity outc

Responsible O

nning and reporting including governme

ommunity.

Officer: Manager I

: Council leads th

y engages with stakef Council's strategies


ks

articipate in and resing-gai at state and

Officer: Director S

: Partnerships arees.

portunities for partnnisations and commcomes.


is promoted to exteent agencies, organ

Integrated Planning

e community by a

eholders to inform ts and plans as appr

ategy & Environmen

pond to policy deveregional levels.

Strategy & Environm

e established with

ership arrangementmunity groups to ach

mmunity

ernal nisations and

g, Property &

advocating, influen

P

the ropriate.

nt

P

elopment

ment

government age

P

ts with other hieve

50%

Counthe bonlinupda

CopiCounfor th

ncing and particip

Progress Com

50%

DurinNSWand pand t

Progress Com

50%

DurinNSWand pand t

ncies, regional an

Progress Com

50%

Couna brogrouoppoand d

ncil's planning and rbroader community te information, publi

ates of Council's pro

es of all adopted Intncil's website with ehe public to view at

pating in policy dev

mments

ng the reporting perW Government and ipresentations have the reporting and co

mments

ng the reporting perW Government and ipresentations have the reporting and co

nd local organisati

mments

ncil continued to facoad range of state gps. The small busin

ortunities for councildevelop professiona

reporting was promothrough media releacation of Council's A

ogress on current wo

tegrated Planning axplanatory informatCouncil's customer

velopment to the

riod Council staff hats Agencies on locabeen made on Fit f

ompliance burdens

riod Council staff hats Agencies on locabeen made on Fit f

ompliance burdens

ons and commun

cilitate partnerships government agencieess program and b and members of thal relationships.

oted to external stakases, E-newslettersAnnual Report as works, projects and p

and Reporting planstion and hard copiesservice counter and

benefit of the loca

ave continued to resal government reformfor the Future and Con Local Governme

ave continued to resal government reformfor the Future and Con Local Governme

nity groups and are

throughout the repoes, organisations anusiness breakfasts

he business commu

keholders and s, facebook and well as quarterly priorities.

s are available on s are available d libraries.

al area.

spond to the m. Submissions

Council mergers ent.

spond to the m. Submissions

Council mergers ent.

e working to achie

orting period with d community offer nity to network

105

eve Ku-ring-

Operat

Code

L1.1.3.1.

Term AFuture 2

Critica

Code

L1.1.4.1

Key Ac

Council c

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Pursue priorityprovide tangib

Responsible

Achievement:2030'.

al Action

Description

The organisatiochallenges and changes and re

Responsible O

chievements

communicated wide

ks

y areas where partnble benefits to the lo

Officer: Director C

: Council's respon

on responds flexibly,opportunities arisin

eforms.

Officer: Director Cor

ely with the commun

nership arrangemenocal area.

Community

nses to governme

, proactively and eqng from government

rporate

nity regarding the pr

P

nts will

ent policy and refo

P

quitably to t policy

roposed reforms to

Progress Com

50%

In theover succFestinumbPhilh

orms are guided by

Progress Com

50%

The stateFutumergcontiPlan

local government th

mments

e last 6 months the 7000 people attendessful event for the ival was undertakenber of organisationsharmonic Orchestra.

y and aligned with

mments

main focus during the government's propre - specifically the

ger with Hornsby pronue to be guided by.

hrough a variety of c

Wahroonga Food ading the event. Coun

third year. Planningn and sponsorships s such as Carols in t.

h the adopted Com

his reporting period posed reforms to locimpacts on the Ku-roceeded. Council's y and aligned with t

channels.

and Wine Festival wncil has sponsored g for the St Ives Foowere approved for the Park and the Ku

mmunity Strategic

continued to be cocal councils throughring-gai community response to proposhe adopted Commu

was held with the very od and Wine events for a

u-ring-gai

c Plan 'Our Comm

mmunicating the h Fit for the

if a proposed sed mergers unity Strategic

106

munity Our

Operat

Code

L1.1.4.1.

L1.1.4.1.

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Analyse and pproposals affe

Responsible

.2 Undertake ongensure they u

Responsible

ks

provide appropriate ecting the local gove

Officer: Manager R

going communicationderstand proposed

Officer: Manager C

submissions to government industry.

Records & Governa

on with our commund changes in legisla

Corporate Commun

P

vernment

ance

nity to ation.

nications

Progress Com

50%

Thergove

50%

The govespecwith bullemedicommmediintervsenio

The srepopubli

mments

e were no submissiernment industry dur

main focus during thernment's proposed cifically the impacts oHornsby proceededtins from the Mayoria releases and socmunicate the likely iia; mayoral columnsviews; media releasor staff; preparation

snapshot of Councirt) was completed foc and distributed to

ons to government ring this reporting p

his period continuedreforms to local couon the Ku-ring-gai c

d. This involved regur and announcemenial media. Other compacts of the propos; advertisements; bses; talking points a

of street banners.

l's operational achieor July-December, p Councillors in print

proposals affectingeriod.

d to be communicatuncils through Fit focommunity if a propular updates to the nts via the corporatemmunications toolsosed merger includebriefing of Mayor fornd briefing notes fo

evements (General published on the weted format.

g the local

ting the state or the Future - osed merger web page,

e advertisement, s used to ed letters to local r radio

or Mayor and

Manager's ebsite for the

107

Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

L2.1.1.1

Operat

Code

L2.1.1.1.

L2.1.1.1.

Financial Capac

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Achieve financiaFinancial Plan.

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Review Long forecasts.

Responsible

.2 Undertake quaperformance o

Responsible

ity and Sustainab

ve: Council rigoro

: Council maintain

al sustainability targ


ks

Term Financial Plan

Officer: Director C

arterly reporting to Cof the organisation.

Officer: Director C

bility.

ously manages its

ns and improves it

gets identified in the

rporate

n each year based o

Corporate

Council on the finan

Corporate

s financial resourc

ts long term finan

P

e Long Term

P

on 10 year

ncial

ces and assets to

cial position and p

Progress Com

50%

Coun23 Juthe 2

CounindicCounBudgcapitfinan

Fit foindusRatiowhicwith backCoun

Progress Com

50%

The (QBRexpe

50%

Decewith asseexpe

maximise delivery

performance.

mments

ncil’s 10 year Long Tune 2015 as part of 2015/16 Annual Bud

ncil’s current financiators are monitoredncil as part of Quartget review, all key fital, unrestricted currncial year.

or the Future (FFTF)stry benchmarks in o in 2015/16. Counch will see this ratio sfurther reduction in

klog by 2021/22. Thencil's Long Term Fin

mments

key financial targetsR) to Council. As at ected to be achieved

ember 2015 QuarterDepartmental Manassed as part of the

ected to be met as id

y of services.

Term Financial PlanCouncil's Resourci

dget.

al performance andd against budget on terly Budget Reviewnancial indicators (irent ratio) are expec

) financial performaall forecast years, e

cil adopted a new fusignificantly, decreafuture years. Counce new funding stratenancial Plan.

s are monitored as pDecember 2015, al

d.

rly Budget Review iagers and Directorsfinalisation of the b

dentified in the Long

n (LTFP) was adoptng Strategy that als

d position, including a monthly basis an

ws. As at December.e. operating surplucted to be achieved

nce indicators are mexcept for the Infrasunding strategy for aase in the first two ycil forecasts no infraegy is discussed in

part of Quarterly Bull key financial indic

s in progress with m. Financial indicatorudget review. All indg Term Financial Pla

ted by Council on so incorporates

key financial nd reported to r Quarterly

us, working by end of

meeting current structure Backlog asset renewals, years of the LTFP astructure detail in

udget Reviews ators are

meetings held rs will be dicators are an.

108

L2.1.1.1.

Critica

Code

L2.1.1.2

Operat

Code

L2.1.1.2.

.3 Undertake divinfrastructure

Responsible

al Action

Description

Review opportuCouncil's incom

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Continue to anCouncil.

Responsible

vestment of identifieassets renewal.

Officer: Director C

unities for sustainabme supported by the


ks

nalyse opportunities

Officer: Manager F

ed assets to invest in

Corporate

le and equitable inccommunity.

rporate

s to expand the reve

Finance

n

P

creases to

P

enue base of

50%

CounFinaninfrasyear.

Progress Com

50%

Counon inbencDecetotal bencas at$1,90

A revneighBasefees consOrgapart o

The sCounDeliv

Progress Com

50%

Exam

ncil is yet to make ancial Plan assumesstructure renewal. T.

mments

ncil invests its surplunvestments. Councilchmark targets on a ember 2015 were abportfolio as at the e

chmark of the UBS Bt December 2015 w09,000, giving an YT

view and benchmarhbouring Councils wed on the review findand charges over twistent for similar fac

anisation of Councilsof the adoption of th

second stage of feencil’s Fees & Chargevery Program and O

mments

mination of cost reco

a decision on the div proceeds from ass

The progress of this

us cash and continu's investments portfmonthly basis. Inve

bove benchmark. Tend of December wBank Bill Index of 2.

was $1,958,000 agaiTD favourable varia

king analysis on Cowas completed in thdings, Council approwo financial years scilities in the neighbos (NSROC) councilshe Delivery Program

e increases to sportses for 2016/17 and

Operational Plan 201

overy for fees is ong

vestment of assets. set sale to be reinve will be monitored th

uously looks to maxfolio is compared toestment returns as ahe weighted averag

was 3.56% compared.17%. The net returnst the annual revis

ance of $49,000.

ouncil’s fees and chae last financial yearoved increases to s

starting from 2015/1ouring Northern Syds. The changes werm and Operational P

sground fees will beproposed for adopt

16/17.

going.

The Long Term ested in hroughout the

ximise its return o industry at end of ge return for the d to the rn on investments sed budget of

arges against r (2014/15). sportsground 6 to be more dney Regional re adopted as Plan 2015/16.

e reflected in tion as part of the

109

L2.1.1.2.

Term A

Critica

Code

L2.1.2.1

.2 Ensure the coreturns.

Responsible Assets

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Coordinate finanbudget performa

Responsible O

ommercial property

Officer: Manager I

: Council's financi

ncial advice to ensuance.


portfolio provides m

Integrated Planning

ial services provid

ure Council meets o

rporate

market

g Property &

de accurate, timely

P

overall

50%

The csubjein acCoun

The commadvic

RelecommIves from occu

y, open and hone

Progress Com

50%

CounmontMontare amaki

QuarThesforecopera

The Coun2015increcompRecocapit$488rema

completion of commect to Development ccordance with expencil's valuer.

HART sublease is smercial terms propoce received from Co

ase of Council easemercial terms to extand Gilroy Road TuCouncil's valuer. Orring in respect of th

st advice to the co

mments

ncil’s budget performthly meetings with bthly and quarterly bualso provided to senng.

rterly Budget Reviewse reports analyse Ccast end of financialating and capital bu

latest adopted Quarncil's financial perfo5. As at the end of Seased the forecast opared to revised budovery (RtoR) grant ftal income and gain 8k. The forecast worain at $4.6m, in line

mercial negotiations Application approva

ert independent valu

still awaiting Crown osed are consistent ouncil's valuer.

ements over develotinguish two existingurramurra based on

One offer has been ahe St Ives site.

ommunity.

mance is monitoredbudget managers anudget reports with b

nior management fo

ws (QBR) are adoptCouncil’s financial p year position by re

udget.

rterly Budget Reviewrmance was adopte

September, budget aoperating surplus (indget. This was primfunding brought forwon asset sales, the

rking capital balancewith the Long Term

for the Gordon air-al. Commercial termuation advice receiv

Lands Office approwith expert indepen

pment sites - Councg easements at Mon expert valuation ad

accepted and follow

on a monthly basisnd quarterly departmbudget variations anr review and to ass

ted by Council on aerformance for the commending budge

w YTD September ed by Council on 24adjustments proposncluding capital item

marily due to increasward from 2016/17. e net operating resue at 30 June 2016 i

m Financial Plan (LT

bridge lease is ms proposed are ved from

oval but ndent valuation

cil has extended na Vale Road St dvice received

w up action is

s by way of mental meetings. nd commentary ist in decision

a quarterly basis. quarter and et adjustments to

highlighting 4 November sed in the review ms) by $629k sed Roads to When excluding lt will increase by s projected to

TFP) target.

110

Operat

Code

L2.1.2.1.

Term A

Critica

Code

L2.1.3.1

Operat

Code

L2.1.3.1.

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Manage finanthe Long Term

Responsible

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Monitor expendexpressed wishCommunity Stra

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 The ResourcinPlan, Work Fo

Responsible

ks

cial performance tom Financial Plan.

Officer: Manager F

: Council expendi

iture to ensure it is es of the communitategic Plan.


ks

ng Strategy integratorce Plan and Asset

Officer: Manager F

o achieve targets as

Finance

ture satisfies the

in accordance with ty and identified in th

rporate

tes the Long Term Ft Management Stra

Finance

P

defined in

needs of the com

P

the he

P

Financial tegy.

Progress Com

50%

The Depapart oCoun

munity.

Progress Com

75%

CounFinanWorkStrat

OperrepocapitCounhighlNovethe re$629Roadexcluincreproje

Progress Com

100%

CounFinan

mments

December Quarterlyartmental Managersof the finalisation ofncil. All indicators ar

mments

ncil's expenditure foncial Plan (LTFP). Tkforce Strategy are tegy.

rational and capital rted as part of Quartal project expendituncil. The latest adopighting Council's fin

ember 2015. As at teview increased the

9k compared to revisds to Recovery (Rtouding capital incomeease by $488k. The ected to remain at $4

mments

ncil's adopted Resoncial Plan, Asset Ma

y Budget Review is s and Directors. Finaf the budget review re expected to be m

orms part of the AnnThe LTFP, the Assefully integrated with

expenditure and funrterly Budget Reviewure budget adjustmepted Quarterly Budgnancial performancehe end of Septembee forecast operatingsed budget. This w

oR) grant funding bre and gain on assetforecast working ca4.6m, in line with th

urcing Strategy fullyanagement Strategy

in progress with meancial indicators wiland a report will be

met as identified in th

nual Budget and Lonet Management Strahin Council’s adopte

nding sources are mws to Council. Detaents are included in get Review (QBR) Ye was adopted by Cer, budget adjustme

g surplus (including was primarily due to rought forward from t sales, the net operapital balance at 30 e Long Term Finan

y integrates the Lony & Workforce Strat

eetings held with l be assessed as

e provided to he LTFP.

ng Term ategy & ed Resourcing

monitored and iled analysis on the report to

YTD September ouncil on 24 ents proposed in capital items) by increased 2016/17. When

rating result will June 2016 is cial Plan target.

ng Term tegy.

111

L2.1.3.1.

Term A

Critica

Code

L2.1.4.1

Operat

Code

L2.1.4.1.

.2 Report on the outcomes throdocuments.

Responsible Assets

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Financial strategand strategic vis

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Identify availaPlan and alloc

Responsible Assets

completion of majoough Integrated Pla

Officer: Manager I

: Council has incr

gies underpin Counsion.


ks

able funding sourcescate to priority proje

Officer: Manager I

or works and commnning and Reportin

Integrated Planning

reased its commitm

ncil's asset managem

rporate

s in the Long Term ects and assets.

Integrated Planning

unity g

g Property &

ment to infrastruc

P

ment polices

P

Financial

g Property &

50%

DurinRepooutcoand c

Key aFitnefootpFaireLindfreceiCounCoun

cture asset manag

Progress Com

50%

Capiand rof futcurre2015

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Progress Com

50%

Fundand a

ng the six month report. The report detaiomes for the 2014/1challenges.

achievements for thess and Aquatic Cenpaths, parks, playgroe and other communfield and Turramurraived for Council's 20ncil's environment ancil's open space st

gement priorities.

mments

tal expenditure andreported as part of Qture funding on infraent Annual Budget 25/2016 - 2024/2025.

ncil considered and prioritise asset mainaded assets. The netegy and the LTFP.

mments

ding sources have bare monitored durin

porting period Counled the progress an

15 year as well as C

he 2014/15 year incntre; completion of aounds and playing fnity events; progresa Town Centres as 013/14 Annual Repoand sustainability brarategy and urban de

funding on infrastruQuarterly Budget Reastructure has been2015/2016 and the L

adopted funding stntenance and renewew funding strategy

been allocated as pang quarterly budget

ncil published its 201nd completion of maCouncil's activities, a

luded completion ofa significant programfields; a highly succssion of revitalisationwell as a number oort, the inaugural Mand 'Loving Living Kesign guidelines for

ucture assets has beviews to Council. F

n performed and reflLong Term Financia

rategies for infrastruwal expenditure for ny is detailed in Coun

art of the Annual Bureviews to Council.

14/15 Annual ajor works and achievements

f the Ku-ring-gai m of road works, essful Medieval n designs for f awards

Medieval Faire, Ku-ring-gai ', r apartments.

been monitored Further analysis lected in the al Plan (LTFP)

ucture assets new and ncil's Resourcing

udget and LTFP

112

Critica

Code

L2.1.4.2

Operat

Code

L2.1.4.2.

L2.1.4.2.

L2.1.4.2.

al Action

Description

Regularly reviseintegrate with fin

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Continually imregisters.

Responsible Assets

.2 Report on infrplans.

Responsible Assets

.3 Implement an for all asset cl

Responsible Communicatio

e Council's strategicnancial planning pro


ks

mprove the integrity

Officer: Manager I

rastructure asset ma

Officer: Manager I

integrated corporatasses.

Officer: Manager Ions

c asset managemenocesses.

ategy & Environmen

of asset data and a

Integrated Planning

anagement and imp

Integrated Planning

te asset manageme

Information Technol

P

nt plans and

nt

P

asset

g Property &

provement

g Property &

ent system

logy &

Progress Com

50%

CounalignTranother

Busin(IT EintegEnteManaCouncarrieenha

Progress Com

50%

Counalignrevisis be

50%

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50%

BusinbeingmobiOrdeasseproje

mments

ncil's adopted Asset with the Long Termsport Asset Manager asset classes to fo

ness Systems is noEquipment) into the cgration is being progrprise Asset Managagement, Mobile Insncil’s outdoor staff toed out to release coance the financial m

mments

ncil's adopted Asset with the Long Termed AMS & LTFP aning prepared.

sion of the Roads &pletion early 2016 w

ness Systems is nog IT Equipment. Aloility products for Enters, Crew Managemt software for this ye

ects related to capita

t Management Stratm Financial Plan (LTement Plan is schedollow.

w in the process of corporate asset ma

gressed with the intrgement including Mospections and Asseo respond issues w

orporate software foanagement of our p

t Management Stratm Financial Plan (LTn updated Roads &

& Transport Asset Mwith other asset clas

w in the process of ong with this we areterprise Asset Mana

ment, Mobile Inspectear is the Capital Wal works.

tegy (AMS) is reviseTFP). Revision of thduled for completion

implementing the fonagement system.

roduction of mobilityobile Work Orders, et Survey. This will iwhilst in the field. Woor the Capital Worksprojects related to ca

tegy (AMS) is reviseTFP). Following comTransport Asset Ma

Management Plan is sses to follow.

implementing our foe also moving forwaagement including Mtions and Asset Sur

Works system that w

ed annually to e Roads & n early 2016 with

ourth asset class Further

y products for Crew mprove how ork is being s system that will apital works.

ed annually to mpletion of the anagement Plan

scheduled for

orth asset class ard with our Mobile Work rvey. Our final

will manage our

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Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

L3.1.1.1

Key Ac

All statut

Operat

Code

L3.1.1.1.

L3.1.1.1.

Good Governanc

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

A Council businpractice integrat

Responsible O

chievements

tory requirements fo

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Report on the systems and p

Responsible Assets

.2 Prepare Integcomplete all sGovernment Aframework.

Responsible Assets

ce and Managem

ve: The organisat

: Council's integrit

ness framework is dted planning objecti


or the preparation o

ks

integration of businprocesses with integ

Officer: Manager I

rated Planning and statutory reporting reAct and Integrated P

Officer: Manager I

ent.

tion is recognised

ty and operating e

eveloped to incorpoives.

ategy & Environmen

f and reporting on In

ness and decision-mgrated planning obje

Integrated Planning

Reporting documeequired under the LPlanning and Repor

Integrated Planning

d and distinguishe

effectiveness is co

P

orate best

nt

ntegrated Planning

P

making ectives.

g Property &

nts and ocal rting

g Property &

d by its ethical de

ontinually being im

Progress Com

50%

All plproceJuly and rproviReso

All stPlanadoppubliRevie

documents were ac

Progress Com

50%

All plproceJuly

This the PrepoProg

50%

DurinrepopubliResoSept2015

ecision-making, ef

mproved through i

mments

anned actions for inesses with integrateto December 2015.reporting formats foides fully integratedourcing Strategy, De

tatutory requiremenning documents we

pted 2015/16 Operashing of Council's 2ew and September

chieved.

mments

anned actions for inesses with integrateto December 2015.

included implementPerformance Planninrting on the Commuram and Operationa

ng the reporting perrting on Integrated Pshing of Council's a

ourcing Strategy, puember Quarterly Bu

5/16 Operational Pla

fficient manageme

ts leadership, dec

ntegrating businessed planning objectiv This included imple

or the Performance P reporting on the Coelivery Program and

ts for the preparatioere achieved. This itional Plan and revi

2014/15 Annual RepQuarter review of 2

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and decision-makinves were completedementation of improPlanning corporate ommunity Strategic d Operational Plan.

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guidelines and repom which provides fu, Resourcing Strateg

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September Quarter r

d quality custome

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ng systems and for the period

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reparation of and This included the

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Code

L3.1.2.1

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Code

L3.1.2.1.

L3.1.2.1.

L3.1.2.1.

Achievement:ation.

al Action

Description

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Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

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L3.1.3.1

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L3.1.3.1.

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finements to meetin

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L3.1.3.2

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L3.1.3.2.

L3.1.3.2.

L3.1.3.2.

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L3.1.3.3

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117

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L3.1.3.3.

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L3.1.3.4

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L3.1.3.4.

L3.1.3.4.

tional Plan Tas

Description

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continued to maintail's policies using thed of all Council's p and updated by the

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n policy review equired.

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L3.1.3.4.

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L3.1.3.5

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L3.1.3.5.

L3.1.3.5.

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L3.1.3.5.

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tional Plan Tas

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ng for users of controuncil.

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update of Council's

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Council will be scheebruary 2016.

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mber 2015, of whichrocesses. The storathe third and fourth

Council's public ed for the second

ed. Internal and

enders to ensure

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Term A

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L3.1.4.1

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L3.1.4.1.

L3.1.4.1.

L3.1.4.1.

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n is recognised as

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Environment & Sust

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vities by Council’s stB), were put on holdon Plan (CSAP) wasKGB will support thencil department, as ting in October 2015L) training was deliveion control, AboriginHO training, with 19

mber of environmenertaken, as identifiedde environmental a

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Sensitive Lands sediment and y sensitive lands

to be system. These ate change has recently hrough a review will incorporate anagement

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L3.1.4.2

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Code

L3.1.4.2.

Term A

Critica

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L3.1.5.1

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rgy and water snapsnd presented to all iere anomalies or und water managemennnual Report.

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nt performance was

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15 financial year rs. In all cases dentified. Data also provided

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Council's gement system.

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121

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Code

L3.1.5.1.

L3.1.5.1.

tional Plan Tas

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Responsible

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Responsible

ks

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Officer: Manager R

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122

Critica

Code

L3.1.5.2

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Code

L3.1.5.2.

L3.1.5.2.

L3.1.5.2.

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Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

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mate Survey action

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cil's Equity and Diveordance with set tim

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L3.1.5.2.

L3.1.5.2.

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Code

L3.1.5.3

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Code

L3.1.5.3.

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Responsible

al Action

Description

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tional Plan Tas

Description

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Responsible

mplement electronir based processes a

Officer: Manager P

acilitate the implemeding Human Resou.

Officer: Director C

and healthy workpla


ks

Health and Safety (tions in accordance

Officer: Manager P

c payroll processesand forms.

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entation of Technolources, Safety and Le

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as delayed the prog

cheduled for Februang period.

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and upgraded echnical issues commence from

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February 2016.

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viewed and Committees.

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L3.1.5.3.

L3.1.5.3.

L3.1.5.3.

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L3.1.5.4

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Code

L3.1.5.4.

L3.1.5.4.

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Responsible

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tional Plan Tas

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fully integrated and S) management sys

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e that builds skills anpportunities.


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ng Plans and progra

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ement and monitor ss Council, includinStrategy.

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ety (WH&S) Manage

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gram.

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electronic Work Hestem.

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ams.

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mments

annual Learning anucted and the 2016uary 2016.

aining activities havning for the roll-out

erway.

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ram delivered to nened for delivery to t

d by Council's Teams WHS Officer. A pruary 2016.

e management systtly under review.

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various WHS er 2015.

in October 2015. February/ March

Risk & eloped and

rtaken. A

nalysis has been mence in ext level staff is ained for

s has been mence in

reporting period. currently

125

L3.1.5.4.

Critica

Code

L3.1.5.5

Key Ac

Council's

Council's

The Ente

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al Action

Description

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chievements

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mplement a fully intilitate Councils app

Officer: Manager P

nagement systems,support the organisa


age continues to gro

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tegrated Learning Mroach to e-learning.

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technologies and pation's strategic obje

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et class went live in

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procedures ectives.

certificate requests

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service and perform

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nal and external stalearning manageme

mments

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mation Managementing in availability taests remained steadstructure maintenandule and on budget

use of Council's onl Section 149 and 60

tronically. The onlinetional certificates an

Geographical Informe updated with all rehe discontinued Dekan late December.

cheduled Informatiomenced and are produles and\or budge

re required.

ine and delivered e

mance for all Counc

akeholder engagement system.

mmunication Servicer resulting in all Coulinks and running o

nt systems were actargets being met thrdy and service levence and hardware ret.

line services continu03 certificates now e service offering hand notices previousl

mation System (GISlevant changes thro

kho GIS viewer has

on Management Straogressing well. Issuet have been addres

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ent obtained for imp

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tively monitored androughout this periodls were met. All plaeplacements were c

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ategic Plan projectses identified with sossed and adjustmen

plementation of

ect was g connected via

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d maintained d. Support nned network completed on

proximately 70% ne and delivered panded to include er the counter.

ating databases A replacement implementation

s have ome project nts were made

126

Operat

Code

L3.1.5.5.

L3.1.5.5.

L3.1.5.5.

L3.1.5.5.

tional Plan Tas

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mplement Informatioensure appropriate f


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rategic plan .

logy &

and online

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maintained

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ects are presented qup (IMBG).

ng this period Counct certificate requestsncil has the ability toas Out of Hours Woned implementationncil's Online Reques

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al of 2,556 Planningncome of $207,154.0ed online though Co

y, weekly and monthns include:

gular monthly Physiormed;

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tems section continuthe budget provided

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cil's online businesss are now above 70o order Swimming Pork permits (for DA'sn to have all certificasts will be available

ation System (GIS) updated as a result mation which resultresidential units.

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s continued to incre0% online for those aPool Barrier inspectis). Council is continates available online

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and TechOne Propof 32 new registereted in the creation o

ed in July 2015 ande for our internal Dekce in January 2016.

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nd improve cts for the ncil entered the pdates on nt Business

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perty & Rating ed plans at NSW of 40 new

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period resulting in lodged and

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table & feature

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L3.1.5.5.

Critica

Code

L3.1.5.6

.5 Maintain Coun

Responsible

al Action

Description

Council’s servicobjectives and s

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ncils website and m

Officer: Manager C

ces have been reviestrategic directions.


monitor and report on

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ategy & Environmen

n usage.

nications

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unity needs,

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mments

k continued on scopcification structure aurces. This followedious year.

son

ress has been delaities including assesgai Council.

medial Action

proposed to progres

ned well maintainedntroduced in the las

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ges;

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for sustainable hom

31 December 2015

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ping requirements and program, includi

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yed due to resourcessing the NSW Gov

ss the development

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nd developing a seng requirements foriminary service map

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of the program in th

od with a number ding:

rvice r additional pping in the

o other Council proposal for Ku-

he third quarter.

128

Operat

Code

L3.1.5.6.

Critica

Code

L3.1.5.7

Operat

Code

L3.1.5.7.

tional Plan Tas

Description

.1 Continue a proincluding defin

Responsible Assets

al Action

Description

Council provide

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

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ks

ogram of specificatined service levels a

Officer: Manager I

es quality customer s


ks

ually to Council on rvice Standards.

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ion of Council’s servagainst community e

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service.

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achievement of ado

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vices, expectations.

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k continued on scopcification structure aurces. This followedious year. Further prted to other Counciger proposal for Ku-

son

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medial Action

proposed to progresquarter.

mments

ncil provided, maintaeporting period. A r

ertaken with other con reported in the Ge

mments

Customer Service teram. Council particiter of 2014/15 and ts areas' which are m

eased from 40th to 2

ncil's Customer Service Standards adop

existing document a

omer Service Standager's performance

ping requirements and program, includi

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w program has beene NSW Governmen

ss the scoping and d

ained and measureigorous benchmarkouncils from July to neral Manager's 6 m

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vice Coordinator is pted by Council in 20nd ensure it's releva

dards are also reporreview every six m

nd developing a seng requirements foriminary service map

delayed due to resog assessing the NSW

n delayed due to resnt's merger proposa

development of a p

d quality customer sing program has beDecember 2015. T

monthly performanc

results for the latesarking program duri2015/16. Council impgram. Council's oveates in Australia.

currently reviewing 008 with the intentioance moving forwar

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t benchmarking ng the third proved in the two erall ranking

the Customer on to revitalise rd.

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Issue:

Long T

Term A

Critica

Code

L4.1.1.1

Operat

Code

L4.1.1.1.

L4.1.1.1.

L4.1.1.1.

Community Enga

Term Objectiv

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Implement a proprovide a betterfacilities to the c

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tional Plan Tas

Description

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agement.

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ogram of innovativer understanding of Ccommunity.


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gement Policy and ee organisation.

Officer: Manager C

ublicise Council's ses via the website, so

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apply corporate comCouncil's communic

Officer: Manager C

ity is informed and

agement utilises e

e and effective engaCouncil services, pro

mmunity

ensure promotion an

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ervices, programs, pocial media and new

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mmunications and viscation materials, pro

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d engaged in dec

effective and varie

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agement to ograms and

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nd education

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policies and wsletters.

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mments

existing community od. The draft engagee third quarter and png the third and four

ncil ensured that it rces and events on

mples of innovative ded Capture Ku-ringcommunity engage

duced using hashta

vative and effective ember period to engerstanding of Councded; Summer schoo

ary, Vacation care aralia Day event; Lib

unity outcomes.

ch all sections of t

remained informed a website, e-newsletcampaigns that Co

oto competition whict on facebook and in

ags to promote Coun

consultation policy ement policy will bepromoted across therth quarters.

remained informed aCouncil's website, eand effective campag-gai's photo compe

ement on facebook ags to promote Coun

solutions were sucgage with the commcil services, programol holiday programsnd Active Kids; Courary events; various

the community.

and promoted its uptter and social medi

ouncil implemented ch achieved a very hnstagram. Council ancil'sTwilight concer

was redrafted in the presented to Coune organisation (post

and promoted it's upe-newsletter and soaigns that Council ietition which achievand instagram. Council'sTwilight concer

cessfully created dumunity and provide ams and facilities. Cres for the Art Centre, uncil 2014/15 Annuas sustainability even

pcoming services a. Examples of included the high level also used rt.

is reporting ncil for adoption t adoption)

pcoming cial media. mplemented

ved a very high uncil also used rt.

uring the a better eative material Youth Services,

al Report; nts.

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Term A

Critica

Code

L4.1.2.1

Operat

Code

L4.1.2.1.

Achievement:

al Action

Description

Proactively moncoordinate the C

Responsible O

tional Plan Tas

Description

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: Contribute to en

nitor media and pubCouncil's actions in


ks

a and public comme

Officer: Manager C

hancing and prote

blic comment and deresponse.

mmunity

ent and coordinate C

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P

evelop and

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Council's

nications

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mments

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oing task, with this p

staff continue to be pluding proactive reaewspapers and othewere prepared via slumns and media re

period focussing on

staff continue to be pluding proactive reaewspapers and othewere prepared via slumns and media re

period focussing on

provided with daily mal-time monitoring ofer relevant social m

social media, the leteleases as requiredthe issue of council

provided with daily mal-time monitoring ofer relevant social m

social media, the leteleases as requiredthe issue of council

media f social media

media sites. ters page of . This is an l mergers.

media f social media

media sites. ters page of . This is an l mergers.

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