Agenda of Ordinary Meeting - Wednesday, 26 August 2020

Ordinary Meeting

26 August 2020

Chief Executive Officer Report

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Local Government NSW Conference 2020

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes
File Ref	205990.2020
Report By	George Georgakis - Manager Council and Executive Services
Approved By	Andrew Stevenson - Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer

Executive Summary

The 2020 Local Government NSW Annual Conference is scheduled to be held in the Hunter Valley from Sunday 22 to Tuesday 24 November 2020.

The report addresses proposed motions to be submitted to the Conference and provides information in relation to voting delegates which Liverpool City Council will be entitled to for voting on motions. The deadline for motions to be submitted for the conference is 28 September 2020.

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. Any Councillors who wish to attend the 2020 Local Government NSW Annual Conference notify the Councillor Support Officer by 4 September 2020;

2. Council determine its voting delegates for the Conference, noting that Liverpool City Council is entitled to 10 voting delegates for voting on motions and also noting that Councillor Hadid is entitled to one vote as he is a Director of the Association; and

3. Endorse the motions as outlined in the report to be submitted to the Conference.

REPORT

The 2020 Local Government NSW Annual Conference is scheduled to be held at the Hunter Valley from Sunday 22 to Tuesday 24 November 2020.

The Conference is the main policy making event for the local government sector where issues are debated and motions put forward for consideration by delegates.

This report addresses the determination of voting delegates and the key issues to be submitted for consideration at the Local Government (LGNSW) Annual Conference.

LGNSW have advised that Liverpool City Council is entitled to the following:

- 10 voting delegates for voting on motions.

Note, Councillor Hadid is entitled to one vote as he is a Director of the Association.

Council will need to determine its voting delegates and the deadline for nominating voting delegates is 3 November.

Correspondence from LGNSW is attached to this report. The draft Conference Program is also attached.

LGNSW Board have resolved that motions will be included in the Business Paper for the Conference only where they:

1. Are consistent with the objects of the Association (See Rule 4 of the Association’s rules);

2. Relate to Local Government in NSW and/or across Australia;

3. Concern or are likely to concern Local Government as a sector;

4. Seek to advance the Local Government policy agenda of the Association and/or improve governance of the Association;

5. Have a lawful purpose (a motion does not have a lawful purpose if its implementation would require or encourage non-compliance with prevailing laws);

6. Are clearly worded and unambiguous in nature; and

7. Do not express preference for one or several members over one or several other members.

Motions are to be submitted by 28 September 2020.

It is recommended that Council submit the following motions on issues drawn from recent Council resolutions and feedback from Councillors to be considered for inclusion in the Conference Business Paper:

1. Sustainable Housing Development

That the NSW Conference advocate to the NSW Government to amend the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) to limit housing developments to cover no more than 40% of block size in urban Developments excluding secondary developments.

2. Stray Cats in urban areas

That the NSW Conference advocate for:

· tighter restrictions on cat owners (including that all cats to be microchipped and desexed) to be included in the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998;

· Councils be funded to provide services that identify stray cats that are not microchipped, nor desexed and found on the streets, to be microchipped, desexed and housed until rehomed; and

· Changes be made to section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (NSW) to permit the release of cats under a Trap Neuter Return Program.

3. Fast track Western City Rail transportation network

That the NSW Conference call on the State Government to provide funding to fast track the Leppington to Western Sydney Airport rail link extension and the Sydney Metro City and South West project from Bankstown to Liverpool as well as funding for the Fifteenth Avenue Rapid Transit Corridor project from Liverpool to Western Sydney Airport.

4. Koala Sanctuary and Wildlife hospital

That the NSW Conference advocate for the creation of a Georges River National Park and establishment of a well-resourced wildlife hospital in South West Sydney.

5. Renew Our Libraries Phase Two

That the NSW Conference advocate for:

· a sustainable state funding model for the ongoing provision of public library services; and

· Call for bi-partisan support for Consumer Price Index (CPI) indexation of state funding for NSW public libraries, as well as legislation of all elements of the 2019-20 to 2022-23 NSW state funding model.

6. Hotel Liquor Licence Applications

That the NSW Conference:

· Advocates to NSW Government for increased Local Government decision making in gaming machine provisions, including the changed Local Impact Assessment Band that allows moving of or increase of poker machines within the respective local government areas;

· Advocates to NSW Government for local government’s Social Impact Assessments to be prioritised in considerations relating to gaming machine provisions and determination of the band assessment’s allocations; and

· Considers a policy position, where public interest is in the forefront of all such decisions, including investigating measures of non-association with alcohol and gambling industries.

7. Covid-19 related

· That the NSW Conference note the collapse in revenues and seek a rates guarantee to ensure financial liquidity, financial assistance to maintain existing employment levels and explicit inclusion of local government in any future stimulus packages;

· Support LGNSW’s campaign to suspend Fit for the Future (FFF) guidelines given current circumstances, including writing to Minister for Local Government as appropriate; and

· Councils believe FFF targets and benchmarks are now outdated and should be abandoned as councils will be increasingly unable to meet targets and benchmarks during the pandemic.

8. Tolls in Sydney

That the NSW Conference request:

· a toll-free period on the M8; and

· suggest the removal of the toll, or a cash back scheme, or other measures to alleviate the financial burden on residents on the old M5 East.

9. Standardisation of speed limits for Schools, towns and CBDs throughout NSW

In feedback from Councillors prior to finalising this report, Councillor Rhodes has proposed that the following motion be submitted to the Conference:

That the NSW Conference:

Lobby for universal standardisation of speed limits in school areas, and shopping areas in CBDs in towns and suburbs throughout NSW.

Current speed limits are different from suburb to suburb in cities and towns throughout NSW, this is not only confusing but dangerous to drivers and pedestrians alike.

Consistent speed zones throughout the state in these situations will provide a safer and more consistent understanding of what the road rules are, thereby minimising accidents and saving lives.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Costs in the order of $2,500 per delegate for registration, travel, accommodation and meals which has been budgeted for in the 2020/21 budget.
Environment	Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues.
Social	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	The risk is deemed to be low and is within Council’s risk appetite.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Letter from LGNSW - invitation to attend LGNSW Conference 22 - 24 November 2020

2. Draft Program - LGNSW Annual Conference 2020

Ordinary Meeting

26 August 2020

City Economy and Growth Report

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Draft Warwick Farm Racing Precinct Structure Plan, Planning Proposal and Local Contributions Plan

Strategic Direction	Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Exercise planning controls to create high-quality, inclusive urban environments
File Ref	144667.2020
Report By	Graham Matthews - Senior Strategic Planner
Approved By	David Smith - Acting Director City Economy and Growth

Executive Summary

At its meeting of 11 December 2019, Council resolved (EGROW 02) to direct the CEO to engage consultants to prepare a structure plan, planning proposal and developer contributions plan for the Warwick Farm racing precinct to support a rezoning of the precinct.

This report presents the draft structure plan, planning proposal and local contributions plan, pursuant to the above Council resolution for Council’s consideration.

A Councillor briefing on the draft plans was held on 1 July 2020. Responses to questions from Councillors taken on notice at the briefing is provided in this report.

It is recommended that Council place the draft structure plan, planning proposal, and local contributions plan and supporting documents on public exhibition for 28 days, pursuant to the Liverpool Community Participation Plan 2019.

Following public exhibition, a further report will be prepared for Council’s consideration responding to submissions received, any amendments proposed, and to endorse the planning proposal for submission to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for a Gateway determination.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Notes the advice of the Liverpool Local Planning Panel;

2. Notes that a feasibility study will be completed as recommended by the Liverpool Local Planning Panel;

3. Places the draft structure plan, planning proposal and local contributions plan on public exhibition, pursuant to the Liverpool Community Participation Plan 2019 for 28 days; and

4. Receives a further report, following public exhibition, detailing any submissions received and any amendments proposed to the structure plan, planning proposal and/or local contributions plan.

Report

Background

At its 11 December 2019 meeting, Council resolved (EGROW 02) to direct the CEO to engage consultants to prepare a structure plan for the Warwick Farm racing precinct.

Council resolved that the structure plan was to address the following:

· the appropriate density of development in the precinct, including built form; and

· building typologies including height and floor space ratio development standards for:

i. open space, community and recreation facilities to support urban renewal;

ii. likely traffic and transport upgrades;

iii. amenity issues;

iv. flooding considerations; and

v. development contributions.

The resolution went on to establish the following considerations for the preparation of the structure plan:

Directs the CEO to allocate funding from general funds and to prepare a structure plan for the Warwick Farm Racing precinct and a planning proposal to support a rezoning of the Warwick Farm racing precinct from Scrivener Street to Hume Highway to Governor Macquarie Drive relevant to B4 with mixed business noting that zoning is consistent with the State Governments planning advice to maximise densities close to rail stations and this precinct is immediate to the Warwick Farm Railway station; and

a) notes the AEC Report June 2017 specifically 27.3

“27.3 should the horse training stabling functions of Munday Street Precinct be viably relocated to the racecourse, opportunities arise for Munday Street Precinct and Lot 1 to collectively deliver a masterplanned outcome that incorporates a range of housing types, required urban and retail amenity as well as meet social/community infrastructure need”, and

b) noting that there is a local Warwick Farm School and 5 other Schools already within the Liverpool CBD that are all within walking distance of this precinct and

c) that the precinct has the most expensive recreational park in the LGA that could be made open to the public and that this precinct is also within walking distance to the open space surrounding The Georges River, and

d) that existing jobs in this precinct will be supported by B4 zoning as training facilities will be relocated on track, and work force will still live in the area close to their employment through the B4 zoning, and

e) that the area below Scrivener Street to Georges River is already zoned industrial and is best situated to be renewed as a hi-tec education hospital and technology park, which will also provide job opportunities to support the increase in density in the B4 zoning and

f) that there is already employment opportunities in the hospital universities race track and The Inglis Hotel and function precinct and in the industrial site, and also at a shopping centre less than 100 metres from the Warwick Farm racing precinct

g) that Moore Point and Hargrave Park will be also be identified on the structure plan as the River Precinct separate from the Warwick Farm Racing Precinct, and

h) as the River Precinct plans for Moore Point and Hargrave Park already exist there is no need to allocate funding for new plans.

The Council resolution also required that:

9. The report to be submitted to the May 2020 Council meeting.

A report to the 27 May 2020 Council meeting provided an update on the progress in drafting the structure plan. Council resolved (EGROW 01 of 27 May 2020):

That Council:

1. Receives and notes this report; and

2. Receives a further report on the draft structure plan, draft planning proposal and draft contributions plan for the Warwick Farm racing precinct at the 26 August 2020 Council meeting.

Draft Warwick Farm Racing Precinct Structure Plan

As noted in the report to Council of 27 May 2020, Conybeare Morrison International were engaged by Council as the lead consultant to prepare the structure plan, planning proposal and amendment to the Liverpool Contributions Plan 2009. The structure plan has been prepared in line with the requirements of Council resolution EGROW 02 and EGROW 09 of 11 December 2019.

The precinct has an area of approximately 28.4 hectares and is bounded by the Hume Highway to the northwest, the railway corridor to the west, Priddle Street to the south, Horseshoe Pond to the east and Governor Macquarie Drive to the northeast. It is comprised of land zoned R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential, RE1 Public Recreation (Rosedale Park) and RE2 Private Recreation.

A recent aerial photograph of the Warwick Farm racing precinct (see Figure 1), illustrates the characteristic low-scale residential development existing within the precinct. It also shows the widespread use of the precinct for thoroughbred horse training/stabling facilities.

Figure 1: Aerial view of the Warwick Farm precinct

NB: 240 Governor Macquarie Drive, depicted at the top of the picture, is not included among the lots subject to the planning proposal.

Source: Nearmap 15 April 2020

The northernmost lot, 240 Governor Macquarie Drive, is currently zoned B5 Business Development. Council separately provided in principle support to the rezoning of that lot to part B4 Mixed Use and part R4 High Density Residential at its 11 December 2019 meeting (EGROW 09). This planning proposal was lodged with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment in February 2020 for a Gateway review. Figure 2 below, illustrates the existing zoning applying to the Warwick Farm racing precinct.

Figure 2: Warwick Farm existing zoning

Source: Conybeare Morrison International

The draft structure plan (depicted in Figure 3 below) provides a conceptual framework for the redevelopment of the Warwick Farm racing precinct for a mix of uses, including B4 zone in accordance with Action 10.2 of the Liverpool Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS), Connected Liverpool 2040.

The draft structure plan envisages the rezoning of the Warwick Farm racing precinct for the following uses:

· B4 Mixed Use in the west of the precinct, in the immediate vicinity of Warwick Farm train station;

· R4 High Density Residential in the east and south; and

· RE1 Public Recreation in the lowest-lying land in the precinct in the east and south, generally within the Warwick Farm Sewage Treatment Plant odour buffer area and adjacent to Rosedale Park and Horseshoe Lagoon.

The structure plan envisages that the redevelopment of the Warwick Farm racing precinct (including 240 Governor Macquarie Drive) will deliver in excess of 200,000 m² of residential floor space, equating to over 2,200 dwellings and 25,000 m² of commercial floor space.

The structure plan also envisages the development of a pedestrian footbridge, to increase the connectivity of the precinct with Liverpool city centre. The footbridge would link the precinct with Hart Park and provide easy access to the employment and amenities of Liverpool city centre. It is depicted on Figure 3 below.

The structure plan also depicts the proposed route for the Manning Street bypass, which would divert heavy vehicles from the industrial land to the south, to the south and east of Rosedale Park and via Shore Street to and from Governor Macquarie Drive. An alternative bypass route, utilising existing roads including Stroud Avenue, National Street and Shore Street is discussed in response to questions raised at the Councillor briefing, below.

The proposed bypass has been the subject of previous Council’s resolutions over the years and is a top priority for Council as resolved by Council in December 2019. The local contributions plan will provide an additional funding source for the construction of the bypass.

Figure 3: Draft Warwick Farm structure plan NB: 240 Governor Macquarie Drive, located the top of the picture, is not included in land subject to the planning proposal. Source: Conybeare Morrison International

Constraints

The structure plan seeks to provide a framework for the urban redevelopment of the Warwick Farm racing precinct, while responding to the environmental constraints impacting the precinct, including the potential for flooding and land use conflict (primarily with industrial heavy vehicles, in addition to the impacts of odour from the adjacent Warwick Farm sewage treatment plant).

In consideration of the NSW Flood Prone Land Policy, the height of the ground floor of all new development must be at the 1 in 100-year flood level (1% AEP), in addition to 0.5m freeboard (the flood planning level). The 1% AEP applying to the Warwick Farm racing precinct is 8.5m AHD, meaning that the ground floor of all new development must be no lower than 9m AHD. Additionally, to ensure safe evacuation in case of flood, the height of all internal roads must be increased to the 1% AEP (i.e. 8.5m AHD), with a gradual increase in the height of internal roads approaching Manning/Warwick Streets, providing a safe route for evacuation from the precinct west along the Hume Highway, towards Liverpool city centre.

All filling of flood-prone land must be balanced by compensatory excavation, to ensure there are no adverse flooding impacts off-site due to a loss of flood storage. Hence, the land filled on development sites must be balanced with the same volume of excavation elsewhere in the precinct.

In order to fill land close to the Warwick Farm station for redevelopment, the structure plan proposes that land furthest from the station must be excavated and preserved as public open space, so as not to reduce the overall flood storage capacity of the precinct as a whole. As a result, the structure plan seeks to rezone some land currently zoned RE2 Private Recreation and R2 Low Density Residential to RE1 Public Recreation, to enable acquisition of this land by Council to provide requisite land for flood storage.

Figure 3 above depicts the draft structure plan (also included in Attachment 6). Most of the R2 Low Density Residential land to be rezoned RE1 Public Recreation is also within the Warwick Farm Sewage Treatment Plant Odour Buffer Area. According to the Liverpool Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS), odour sensitive development (including residential development) should be avoided in this area.

Manning Street bypass road

The urban redevelopment of the Warwick Farm racing precinct is also constrained by traffic impacts. Heavy vehicles servicing the Scrivener Street industrial precinct to the south, currently travel through the precinct via Munday, Manning and Priddle Streets. The passage of heavy vehicles through the Warwick Farm racing precinct creates considerable land use conflict, which would only be exacerbated once the precinct is developed for high density residential uses.

The planning proposal does not seek to rezone land for the planned Manning Street bypass (providing a direct route for heavy vehicles to and from the Scrivener Street precinct and Governor Macquarie Drive) to SP2 (Local Road), pursuant to Council resolution EGROW 11 of 25 March 2020. The rezoning of the Manning Street bypass road is unnecessary, as all existing/proposed zones over which the bypass road is planned to traverse, already permit the development of "Roads".

In addition, owing to additional environmental constraints associated with the Horseshoe Lagoon coastal wetland (which is intersected by the proposed route of the bypass), seeking to rezone the Manning Street bypass road SP2 (Local Road) may significantly delay the finalisation of the planning proposal as a whole. As noted in the planning proposal:

The proposed route of the road currently traverses through land zoned RE1 Public Recreation, RE2 Private Recreation and SP2 Sewerage System. As noted above, all these zones permit “roads” as a land use which is permissible with the consent of Council. The bypass road does therefore not require rezoning and can be delivered if further ecological investigations confirm it could be approved under the Coastal Management SEPP.

The rezoning of the bypass route into the Planning Proposal requires justification for the change from the existing zoning. It is recommended that ecological advice be sought to confirm the road could be approved meeting the specific requirements of the Coastal Management SEPP and that discussions occur with Crown Lands and if required Sydney Water to ensure owners consent will be forthcoming and any additional acquisition requirements. This will avoid delays with adopting an SP2 Local Road in this report that requires further investigations. The draft Local Contributions Plan has included an amount for this land to be acquired subject to the above occurring. Provision of the Manning Street bypass road, as an infrastructure improvement, in addition to proposed widening of Governor Macquarie Drive and the development of additional shared paths, will effectively mitigate traffic impacts.

(Planning proposal, Attachment 1, page 17)

Opportunities

While the structure plan applies to the Warwick Farm racing precinct as a whole, Council resolved to rezone the ‘Masters’ site (240 Governor Macquarie Drive, Warwick Farm) separately, pursuant to EGROW 09 of 11 December 2019. As noted in the report to Council EGROW 01 of 27 May 2020, Council forwarded the planning proposal to rezone 240 Governor Macquarie Drive to DPIE in February 2020. DPIE is yet to issue a Gateway determination at the date of writing this report.

For the purposes of the structure plan, the final built form for 240 Governor Macquarie Drive is assumed to be identical to that put forward in the proponent's Urban Design Plan. Final development outcomes for 240 Governor Macquarie Drive are assumed to be as follows:

· Floor space ratio (FSR) 3:1;

· Approximately 830 dwellings; and

· 5000 m² of commercial floor space.

Taking account of development outcomes at 240 Governor Macquarie Drive and considering the Warwick Farm racing precinct as a whole, the structure plan projects the development of 2,252 dwellings and over 24,400 m² of commercial floor space. In addition (and noting flooding/odour constraints described above), the structure plan also projects the zoning of 46,829 m² of land RE1 Public Recreation for local open space (16.5% of the site area), in addition to Rosedale Oval, which is 49,927 m² and reserved for district open space purposes.

Flood, Traffic and Social Impact Assessments

Conybeare Morrison International has engaged a team of consultants to make assessments of the potential impacts of the proposed redevelopment and to make recommendations to mitigate those impacts. These sub-consultants include:

· WMA Water, stormwater and flooding engineers;

· SCT Consulting, traffic and transport engineers; and

· CRED Consulting, social infrastructure planning consultants.

Flood mitigation

As noted above, the Warwick Farm racing precinct is situated on a floodplain. Much of the land is situated below the 1% AEP level and would be inundated in a one in 100-year flood. Urban redevelopment of the precinct will require the raising of the land of development sites to the flood planning level (1% AEP level +500 mm freeboard). This will require compensatory excavation, to ensure no loss in flood storage throughout the precinct.

WMA Water has prepared a Flood Impact Assessment (Attachment 2) which recommends appropriate cut and fill to facilitate the proposed redevelopment. Mitigating measures proposed include the following:

· the rezoning of land for recreational purposes, its acquisition by Council and excavation for compensatory flood storage purposes;

· increasing the height of internal roads to the 1% AEP level; and

· developing a flood evacuation path via Manning/Warwick Streets to the Hume Highway and west to the Liverpool city centre.

Much of the additional land to be rezoned RE1 Public Recreation is also located within the Warwick Farm Sewage Treatment Plant Odour Buffer Area, which according to the Liverpool Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS), odour sensitive development (including residential development) should be avoided.

Traffic mitigation

SCT Consulting has prepared a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) (Attachment 3) in support of the proposed rezoning of the Warwick Farm racing precinct. The TIA estimates the impact of redevelopment on the surrounding road network and recommends road upgrade works to mitigate the impacts, including intersection improvements, the widening of Governor Macquarie Drive and the development of additional shared paths to improve access to the Georges River foreshore. The TIA also models the proposed Manning Street bypass, which will divert heavy vehicles around the precinct, to and from Governor Macquarie Drive.

While the SCT TIA has estimated the cumulative impacts of development elsewhere in the vicinity (such as Moore Point and Moorebank East), Transport for NSW (TfNSW) have stated that they will require the integration of the Warwick Farm TIA into a broader transport impact assessment underway for the Liverpool Collaboration Area, considering the impacts of all planned future development on the district road network.

It is expected that TfNSW will require the integration of the SCT TIA with the broader transport study, after the issue of a Gateway determination.

Social impacts

Social planning consultancy CRED Consulting were contracted by Conybeare Morrison International to draft the Community Needs Assessment (Attachment 4). The Community Needs Assessment recommends that the following social infrastructure be provided to support the urban redevelopment of the Warwick Farm racing precinct:

· A 1000 square metre multipurpose community facility in the vicinity of Warwick Farm railway station;

· 9.5 ha of open space;

· Provision of between 5-10% affordable housing in new development;

· Improved pedestrian/cycling connections; and

· A range of other, more minor, social infrastructure improvements.

The recommendations of the Community Needs Assessment have been addressed in detail in Section 3.9 of the planning proposal.

Planning Proposal and Liverpool Contributions Plan 2009 Amendment

GLN Planning were subcontracted by Conybeare Morrison to draft the planning proposal (Attachment 1) pursuant to the uses depicted in the structure plan. Studies undertaken in support of the planning proposal also assess the impact of increased development on the surrounding road network, flooding impacts and social infrastructure requirements, including provision of open space.

The planning proposal seeks to rezone land in the Warwick Farm racing precinct (excluding 240 Governor Macquarie Drive, for which a planning proposal has already been lodged) from R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential and RE2 Private Recreation; to B4 Mixed Use, R4 High Density Residential and RE1 Public Recreation.

The planning proposal also seeks to amend development standards applying to land in the Warwick Farm racing precinct. It seeks to increase the maximum height of buildings for lots to be redeveloped, from 8.5 m to between 14m and 49 m. It also seeks to increase floor space ratio (FSR) across lots to be redeveloped from 0.5:1 to between 1.3 and 3.6:1.

The structure plan projects the development of 2,252 dwellings and 24,400 m² of commercial floor space across the Warwick Farm racing precinct. 500 to a maximum of 830 dwellings could be developed at 240 Governor Macquarie Drive, with a further 1,422 developed elsewhere in the precinct.

In order to facilitate the development of the projected 2,252 dwellings and 24,400 m² of commercial floorspace, the planning proposal foreshadows the development of supporting infrastructure for the purposes of flood mitigation, to provide social infrastructure for a much larger population and to alleviate traffic impacts (including the development of the Manning Street bypass, diverting heavy vehicles around the precinct to be developed), in particular.

In order to fund required infrastructure, an amendment to the Liverpool Contributions Plan 2009 has been drafted by GLN planning. The proposed Contributions Plan amendment (Attachment 5) has been drafted to fairly apportion the cost of infrastructure and to permit the rollout of infrastructure to proceed as development takes place.

A detailed merit assessment of the planning proposal for the proposed rezoning of the Warwick Farm racing precinct, was made in the officer's report to the Liverpool Local Planning Panel. The officer's report determined that the proposal has both strategic and site merit. The report is attached as Attachment 7.

Liverpool Local Planning Panel (LPP) advice

According to the requirements of the Ministerial Direction, a merit assessment of the planning proposal was presented to the LPP at its 27 July 2020 meeting. The advice of the LPP (Attachment 8) is as follows:

The Panel members have familiarised themselves with the site and have been provided with the Council officer’s report and the documents supporting the planning proposal. The Panel had the benefit of a briefing from Council’s staff and Council’s consultant team for the project.

The Panel accepts that the planning proposal may meet the strategic merit test given the Greater Sydney Commission’s assurance of Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement.

However, the Panel is not satisfied that the proposal meets the site-specific merit test.

The Panel does not support the planning proposal proceeding to a gateway determination at this stage. The Panel recommends that the planning proposal not proceed because the following matters have not been satisfactorily addressed:

1) Updating of the Flooding Assessment to have regard to the 2020 Georges River Flood Study (BMT, January 2020) and its implications for this site;

2) Preparation of a development feasibility study having regard to the need for consolidation of fragmented sites, flood mitigation works, open space acquisition, the truck bypass route, pedestrian links across the railway and the proposed development yield;

3) A report addressing whether, given the cap of 18,800 additional dwellings for Liverpool Collaboration Area Place Strategy, this site is the optimum location for the provision of additional housing given the constraints of the site including flooding and difficulty of evacuation; and

4) Further analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the proposed truck bypass route and the changes to ground levels for flood mitigation having regard to vegetation, acid sulfate soils and water table level.

Response to LPP advice

The proposal to rezone the Warwick Farm racing precinct clearly has strategic merit as it flows from a direction of the Liverpool LSPS, which was granted assurance by the Greater Sydney Commission (GSC) in March 2020 and is in force. The strategic merit of the proposal is demonstrated in the officer's report to the LPP.

With regard to site-specific merit, Council officers’ response to the concerns of the LPP are as follows:

1) It is not necessary to update the Flooding Assessment to have regard to the 2020 Georges River Flood Study, as advised by the LPP.

The currently adopted Georges River Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan 2004 (FRMP) was developed by eight participating councils sharing the catchment of the river including Liverpool, Bankstown, Fairfield, Campbelltown and Sutherland Councils. The adopted flood levels in the FRMP are being widely used by all participating councils for planning and development of flood prone lands in the catchment of the river.

Recently, the Georges River Floodplain Risk Management Committee (which includes the eight councils, the DPIE, SES and the Georges Riverkeeper) initiated a review of the FRMP 2004, which is being led by Fairfield City Council.

The first stage of the works has commenced, and a consultant has been engaged and involves a review of existing data and data collection in accordance with the guidelines of the NSW Floodplain Development Manual. Following completion of the current works, a detailed flood study will be undertaken and subsequently the FRMP will be reviewed and updated. It is expected that the review of the Georges River FRMP will be completed by the 2022-23 financial year subject to grant funding approval.

Regarding the recent Georges River Flood Study (BMT, January 2020), the Study was undertaken jointly by Liverpool City Council (LCC) and Canterbury Bankstown City Council (CBCC). The primary objective of the flood study was to develop a flood model with new flood modelling techniques (2D TUFLOW model) to assess the impacts on flood behaviour due to recent developments that have occurred within Liverpool and Bankstown catchment areas since 2004.

The 1% AEP (or 1 in 100 year) flood levels in the new model are generally consistent with the currently adopted flood levels across the river. It should be noted that 1% AEP flood level is the basis of development controls for residential and commercial developments across the LGA, as explained in Clause 7.8 of LLEP 2008.

Variation was observed in the probable maximum flood levels (PMF) in the 2020 model. However, as PMF is not the development control criteria for residential and commercial developments and is predominantly used for flood evacuation consideration, it was agreed that the model will be used for flood impact assessment for new developments but that both councils will continue to use the adopted flood levels in the Georges River FRMP 2004, until the current review of the FRMP is completed and adopted by councils.

Accordingly, flood impact assessment of the proposed Warwick Farm structure plan was undertaken based on the adopted flood levels of the Georges River FRMP 2004.

2) With respect to the recommendation of the LPP to prepare a feasibility study, Conybeare Morrison International, the consultants who prepared the Warwick Farm racing precinct structure plan and other documents, have provided Council with a fee proposal for the preparation of a feasibility study. The feasibility study would make recommendations as to any required amendments to proposed development standards that would be required to ensure the feasibility of the proposed rezoning.

Council will complete the feasibility study at the same time that the draft structure plan and supporting documentation is on public exhibition. A subsequent report to Council would both respond to submissions received in addition to outlining any proposed amendments to the structure plan, planning proposal and local contributions plan required to ensure the feasibility of the proposal.

3) With respect to the LPP’s comment about whether this precinct is the optimum location for additional housing, it is the professional opinion of Council planning staff, that an additional report, demonstrating the merits of the proposed rezoning of the Warwick Farm racing precinct, is not required. The planning proposal and supporting documents and the officer's report to the LPP clearly demonstrate that the proposal has both strategic and site-specific merit and addresses site constraints including flooding and evacuation and includes appropriate mitigation measures that ensure that the flood-prone land may be developed safely and in accordance with the NSW Floodplain Development Manual.

4) The proposed Manning Street bypass is not a matter under consideration regarding the planning proposal. As noted above, all existing/proposed zones along the route of the proposed bypass permit the development of "Roads" with consent. The environmental impacts of the proposed Manning Street bypass would be considered as part of a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), separately prepared by Council at such time as it resolves to proceed with the construction of the bypass road.

With respect to "changes to ground levels for flood mitigation having regard to vegetation, acid sulfate soils and water table level", it is be noted that:

i. None of the lots identified for flood mitigation purposes (i.e. excavation for compensatory storage purposes) are currently vegetated. All are currently developed for horse training/stabling purposes to varying degrees.

ii. With respect to planning proposals, Ministerial Direction 4.1 Acid Sulphate Soils states:

A relevant planning authority must not prepare a planning proposal that proposes an intensification of land uses on land identified as having a probability of containing acid sulfate soils on the Acid Sulfate Soils Planning Maps unless the relevant planning authority has considered an acid sulfate soils study assessing the appropriateness of the change of land use given the presence of acid sulfate soils. The relevant planning authority must provide a copy of any such study to the Director General prior to undertaking community consultation in satisfaction of section 57 of the Act (emphasis added).

While an acid sulfate soil study, assessing the appropriateness of the proposed compensatory excavation may be required by DPIE, this need not be undertaken until after the issuing of a Gateway determination, before commencing community consultation. Nothing in the Ministerial Direction prevents Council forwarding the proposal to DPIE for a Gateway determination, prior to commissioning an acid sulfate soils study, which would be both costly and intrusive to undertake.

Meanwhile, should any excavation be undertaken on acid sulfate liable soils in the precinct, any works would be required to comply with Clause 7.7 of LLEP 2008.

iii. There are no specific LEP requirements which deal primarily with water table levels. It is noted that Clause 7.7 (2) of LLEP 2008 requires development consent for works with respect to Class 5 Acid Sulphate Soils, where:

Works within 500 metres of adjacent Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 land that is below 5 metres Australian Height Datum by which the watertable is likely to be lowered below 1 metre Australian Height Datum on adjacent Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 land.

Any potential for excavation to impact the water table could therefore be considered as part of an acid sulfate soil study, should that be required as a Gateway condition by DPIE pursuant to Ministerial Direction 4.1, as discussed above.

According to the requirements of State Environmental Planning Policies and Ministerial Directions, as noted in the planning proposal, no additional analysis/studies need be undertaken, prior to submitting the planning proposal to DPIE for a Gateway determination.

LEP Review Funding

As advised in a memo to Councillors dated 24 June 2020, the DPIE has agreed to allow Council to use LEP review funding, to offset the costs of preparing the Warwick Farm racing precinct structure plan and related documents. The agreement requires that Council consult with public authorities including the Greater Sydney Commission, DPIE and TfNSW.

Should Council resolve to publicly exhibit the structure plan, planning proposal and contributions plan according to the requirements of the Community Participation Plan 2019, it is proposed that Council staff will consult with public authorities during that period and respond to any submissions received in the foreshadowed report to Council.

Councillor briefing and response to questions

On 1 July 2020, a briefing for Councillors was held. Questions taken on notice and the response from staff and consultants, are detailed below:

1. A question was raised regarding whether reducing the amount of open space provided to land within the odour buffer would halve acquisition costs. It was also queried if an opportunity exists to provide compensatory flood storage around the site rather than on the site.

Response:

Open Space and Compensatory Storage

· The quantum of open space in the Structure Plan is that required for the future population envisaged by the Structure Plan presented to Council. Any substitution of open space by residential development is likely to increase the need for additional open space or an acceptance that Council will reduce the standard provision of open space as a means to reduce contributions.

· The odour buffer to the sewerage works means that for the most part the required open space can sit within the buffer area, where it is recommended that residential development does not occur.

· Figure 4, below, shows the odour buffer superimposed over the Structure Plan and in turn those areas of open space not affected by this constraint. These areas are bordered in red and discussed below.

· There are a small number of areas nominated for open space outside the odour buffer. These include:

- Open space areas to the north of the buffer zone bordered by the proposed bypass road as it aligns back to Shore Street and Governor Macquarie Drive. The conversion of this land to residential would be in conflict with the reason for the proposed bypass road to take industrial traffic out of and from travelling in front of residential zones.

- Open space areas to the west on the corner of Stroud Avenue and National Street which abuts the proposed alternative bypass route. There may be some scope to consider zoning this land for High Density Residential purposes, but only if Council is agreeable to reduced open space provision. If the proposed alternative bypass route is realised, then the orientation of development of this land must be carefully considered to avoid conflicts with truck traffic and noise attenuation measures would also be required.

- Land adjacent to Manning Street near the corner of Priddle Street. This is a small irregular area outside the buffer. It would provide a marginal increase of two lots to add to the Structure Plan for residential use.

Figure 4: Lots currently designated for open space, which may be developed for residential purposes

Source: Conybeare Morrison International

· The Structure Plan has included the filling of land including roads to provide a flood evacuation route. At least some of this material can be taken from the proposed open space land as part of its embellishment.

· The quantum of land proposed for open space is sufficient to provide a source of fill and in turn excavation to ensure compensatory storage required prevent flood impacts elsewhere in the flood catchment. There is some economy in being able to undertake the earthworks for the embellishment of the open space including also reducing cartage costs to that material suitable for filling the land.

· A reduction in the quantum of open space could lead to either further (deeper) excavations of these areas or compensatory storage off site and outside the Precinct. Deeper excavation will ultimately create further issues in draining these areas, encountering acid sulfate soils and delivering appropriate landform for future recreation activities.

Providing land for flood mitigation "off-site"

2. A question was also asked whether it was possible to consider providing land for flood mitigation "off-site".

Response:

In line with its requirements under the Liverpool Collaboration Area Place Strategy, Council commissioned the drafting of the Liverpool Collaboration Area Place Strategy Flood Constraints Study, which was finalised in May 2020. With respect to the “Munday Street precinct”, which largely coincides with the Warwick Farm racing precinct, the report acknowledges that the land is below the 1:100-year flood level and will require filling, in order for it to be developed. With respect to provision of compensatory flood storage, the report notes the following:

New development is generally required to be located on land above the 100-year flood level, and with minimum floor levels at the flood planning level (100-year flood plus 0.5m freeboard). This will require filling of new development sites to raise the area above the 100-year flood. This filling will result in a loss in flood storage and will need to be accompanied by compensatory excavation to ensure that flood levels in [the river and on adjoining properties including] the area behind Governor Macquarie Drive does not increase.

Previous investigations for Council (FloodMit, 2007) showed that filling the full Collaboration Area would lead to a loss in flood storage of up to 107,000m3 in a 100-year flood. It is unlikely that compensatory excavation of this amount could be undertaken from a site external to the Munday Street Place Area, and a combination of cut and fill earthworks within new development sites may need to be adopted. This lends itself mostly to larger sites that can be judicially raised (where development is to be located) and lowered (e.g. depressions or water features). Smaller sites may need to be consolidated prior to developing proposals in these areas.(FloodMit p33)

Should Council support the principle of providing compensatory flood storage “off-site”, any proposed off-site flood mitigation works would need to be hydraulically modelled and tested to ascertain the suitability of the site for flood mitigation before proceeding.

3. A question was raised querying whether there could be cost savings by relocating the Manning Street bypass to the west of Rosedale Oval as opposed to the east. Savings figures were requested.

Response:

Council has investigated a proposed alternative route for the Manning Street bypass, utilising existing streets including Stroud Avenue, National Street and Shore Street. The proposed alternative route would need to be a low-speed bypass route for large trucks travelling to and from Governor Macquarie Drive and the Scrivener Street industrial area. The proposed alternative route is depicted in Figure 5 below.

Approximate costings are preliminary, but there is the potential for significant cost saving due to significantly reduced land acquisition and reduced costs associated with the construction of a retaining wall for the road.

Figure 5: Alternative route for Manning Street bypass via existing roads: Stroud Avenue, National Street and Shore Street.

Source: Liverpool City Council

Details of the proposed alternate route, road and intersection treatments and land acquisition requirements for the proposed alternative Manning Street bypass route are provided in Attachment 9.

It is recommended that details of the proposed alternative route of the Manning Street bypass be exhibited with the structure plan for 28 days for public consideration.

While the route of the proposed Manning Street bypass is not part of the planning proposal to rezone the Warwick Farm racing precinct, it is nevertheless a significant infrastructure investment, which will facilitate the redevelopment of the precinct.

4. A question was raised querying whether flood mitigation works could be provided off-site at Coopers Paddock on Governor Macquarie Drive.

Response:

To mitigate the adverse cumulative impacts of filling of flood prone lands (increased flood levels, flow velocities), compensatory excavation is provided at each development site. Council has adopted this principle and it has been found to be effective in mitigating adverse impacts of filling of flood prone lands.

Coopers Paddock is situated on very low lying (between 2-4 m AHD) land downstream of the Warwick Farm racing precinct. It is affected by Class 2 Acid Sulphate Soils, zoned as E2 Environmental Conservation and largely vegetated by an endangered ecological community.

It has been Council practice to provide necessary compensatory flood storage within the vicinity of the development. A complex hydraulic assessment would need to be undertaken to confirm the hydraulic performance of the offsite detention to effectively mitigate the flood risk associated with the filling of the flood affected land.

Coopers Paddock may not be an appropriate location for compensatory excavation to balance required fill for flood mitigation required for the redevelopment of the Warwick Farm racing precinct. However, Council would need to undertake extensive investigation, including environmental impact assessment and hydraulic modelling, to assess the suitability of the location for flood mitigation works.

5. A question was raised querying whether any Aboriginal significance is present on the land around the proposed bypass road, in addition to claims of Crown Land.

Response:

The Aboriginal Claim Assessment Team, from DPIE, confirm that Lot 7001 DP 1027994 (Rosedale Park) is subject to an undetermined Aboriginal Land Claim 42491 lodged with the Aboriginal Land Rights Registrar by New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council on the 19 December 2016.

Council is seeking to establish a protocol with Gandangara Local Aboriginal land Council in dealing with these claims in the future.

A Native Title request has been lodged over some land in Liverpool City Council (around Pleasure Point/Voyager Point), but not including Rosedale Park.

Consultation

Section 10 of the Liverpool Community Participation Plan (CPP) 2019 states the following:

For large scale planning proposals, Council will also exhibit the planning proposal for 28 days prior to a Council decision on whether to endorse the planning proposal for a Gateway determination. Feedback from the community will be incorporated into a report to Council.

It is recommended that Council places the draft structure plan, planning proposal, local contributions plan and supporting documents on public exhibition for 28 days.

Conclusion

Pursuant to Council resolution EGROW 02 of 11 December 2019, Council engaged consultants to draft a structure plan to support the rezoning of the Warwick Farm racing precinct for a mix of uses, including B4. The Warwick Farm structure plan and associated planning proposal and draft amendment to the Liverpool Contributions Plan 2009, will facilitate the urban redevelopment of the Warwick Farm racing precinct and the development of more than 2,250 dwellings, 24,000 m² of commercial floor space and necessary supporting infrastructure.

The proposal has both strategic and site merit. Concerns raised by the LPP in its advice to Council, have been thoroughly addressed in the body of this report.

It is recommended that Council place the draft structure plan, planning proposal, local contributions plan and supporting studies on public exhibition for 28 days, in line with the requirements of Council’s Community Participation Plan 2019.

It is proposed that as part of the public exhibition, the two potential routes for the Manning Street bypass (i.e. the route to the east of Rosedale Oval, intersecting Horseshoe Lagoon and that to the west, using the existing Stroud Avenue, National Street and Shore Street) both be exhibited.

It is also recommended that Council undertake a feasibility study to support the proposed rezoning of the Warwick Farm racing precinct.

At the conclusion of the public exhibition, Council will receive a further report detailing any submissions received and any amendments proposed to the structure plan, planning proposal and/or local contributions plan. Council would then be at liberty to amend the planning proposal (if required) and to resolve to forward the planning proposal to DPIE for a Gateway determination.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Facilitate economic development.
Environment	Promote an integrated and user friendly public transport service.
Social	Regulate for a mix of housing types that responds to different population groups such as young families and older people.
Civic Leadership	There are no civic leadership and governance considerations.
Legislative	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Risk	The risk is deemed to be Low. The risk is considered within Council’s risk appetite.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Planning proposal (Under separate cover)

2. Flood Impact Assessment (Under separate cover)

3. Traffic Impact Assessment (Under separate cover)

4. Community Needs Assessment (Under separate cover)

5. Draft Liverpool Contributions Plan 2009 Amendment (Under separate cover)

6. Draft Structure Plan (Under separate cover)

7. Planning Assessment Report to Local Planning Panel (Under separate cover)

8. Local Planning Panel Advice (Under separate cover)

9. Proposed Bypass Alternative Route (Under separate cover)

Ordinary Meeting

26 August 2020

City Economy and Growth Report

EGROW 02

Report back - Consideration of implementing a Development Assessment Compliance Policy

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes
File Ref	184343.2020
Report By	Nada Mardini - Manager Community Standards
Approved By	David Smith - Acting Director City Economy and Growth

Executive Summary

Council resolved on 24 June 2020 to investigate implementing a compliance policy dealing with issues raised by residents relating to matters privately certified or relating to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).

Council in 2019 flagged the possibility of initiating proactive building inspections where Council is not the appointed certifier. This was referred to the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) who expressed concerns if Council took responsibilities which are currently being regulated by other bodies. Advice was also received from Council’s Operational Risk and Insurance Coordinator that indicates that Council’s insurance policy would not cover Council staff carrying out such work.

In addition, recent changes to the certification legislation has placed responsibility for registration and disciplining of certifiers with the Commissioner of Fair Trading. Under this legislation, the certifier must by law deal with non-compliance with a development site.

The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 states that the EPA is the appropriate regulatory authority for the purposes of the Act except in limited circumstances.

Council has an adopted Enforcement Policy which details how Council undertakes its enforcement activities. Given recent legislative changes, and Council’s current policy, a separate development assessment compliance policy is not considered necessary or appropriate.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive and note the report.

REPORT

Council resolved on 24 June 2020 to:-

1. Investigate implementing a development assessment compliance policy dealing with compliance issues raised by residents irrespective of whether it is a Private Certifier, Private Certifying Authority or Environmental Protection Authority issue; and

2. A report to be brought to the August 2020 Council meeting addressing issues related to implementing such a policy including budgetary implications.

Council in 2019 flagged the possibility of initiating proactive building inspections where Council is not the appointed certifier. At the Council meeting on 31 July 2019, Council resolved that proactive building inspections be referred to the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) for advice.

On 18 October 2019, ARIC received a report on the risks associated with proactive monitoring of private certified developments. In relation to this report the ARIC minutes state that:

The Chairperson expressed concerns that if Council took responsibilities which are currently being regulated by other bodies, it may expose Council to additional risks that fall outside Council’s current function under the Act.

The ARIC recommended:

1. Caution proceeding toward acting as a regulator within such an environment; and

2. Recommend that Council acts to work with the industry and the Building Commissioner to advance progress in this area.

Council’s Manager Community Standards is representing Liverpool City Council on workshops conducted by David Chandler, NSW Building Commissioner considering reforms to the Building Industry.

In addition, recent changes to the certification legislation through the commencement of the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018 and regulations clarifies the obligation of registered certifiers and increases penalties for offences under the Act. This new legislation commenced on 1 July 2020. Under this legislation, the Commissioner for Fair Trading is now responsible for the new regime including registration and disciplining of certifiers.

Following the new legislation, Fair Trading recently released information about registered certifiers which states the following:

If the principal certifier becomes aware of a non-compliance with the development approval, the certifier must, by law, issue a direction to you and/or the builder, requiring the non-compliance to be addressed. If it is not, the certifier must notify the Council which may take further action.

The certifier is also required to respond appropriately if a complaint is made about the development.

Given the above recommendation by ARIC and NSW Fair Trading recent releases, it is not for Council to investigate or inspect development where Council is not the Principal Certifier. However, Council under legislation has a role if notified by the Certifier that non-compliance is not addressed by the builder/applicant. Council then takes over the process, investigates the issue and if established that a non-compliance exists, a notice under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act is issued. The notice is then followed by an order and if the order is not complied with legal action will be taken. Council’s current Enforcement Policy applies in this instance (Attachment 1).

In addition, Council’s Operational Risks and Insurance Coordinator, has advised Council’s insurance policy would not cover Council staff monitoring private certifiers and inspecting buildings for which Council has no specific legislative statutory obligation to inspect.

Section 6 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) sets out the appropriate regulatory authority for enforcement under the POEO Act. Subsection (1) states that “The EPA is the appropriate regulatory authority for the purposes of the Act” except in limited circumstances. Given the limitation set under the POEO Act, Council cannot investigate matters where the appropriate regulatory authority is the EPA.

Given recent legislative changes, and Council’s current Enforcement Policy, a separate development assessment compliance policy is not considered necessary or appropriate.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environment	Manage the environmental health of waterways. Manage air, water, noise and chemical pollution. Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision-making processes. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000 Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 Development Certifiers Act 2018 Development Certifiers Regulation 2020
Risk	The risk is deemed to be Low. The risk is considered within Council’s risk appetite.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Enforcement Policy (Under separate cover)

Ordinary Meeting

26 August 2020

City Economy and Growth Report

EGROW 03

Post Exhibition Report - Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 Amendment 71 - Rezoning of certain lands in Prestons for Environmental Conservation

Strategic Direction	Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Exercise planning controls to create high-quality, inclusive urban environments
File Ref	203447.2020
Report By	Luke Oste - Executive Planner
Approved By	David Smith - Acting Director City Economy and Growth

Executive Summary

On 7 February 2018, Council resolved to provide in-principle support to rezone Lot 10 DP 1003837 and Part Lot 11 DP 1228445 from IN3 Heavy Industry to E2 Environmental Conservation.

A planning proposal (Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 Draft Amendment 71) was prepared and submitted to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) for a Gateway determination in accordance with Council’s resolution. A Gateway determination was issued by DPIE on 7 May 2018. The planning proposal was publicly exhibited from 23 May 2018 to 20 June 2018. Four submissions, two in support and two in opposition were received.

On 12 December 2018, a post exhibition report was considered by Council. Council resolved to defer finalisation of the planning proposal until the NSW Land and Environment Court (LEC) had finalised proceedings in relation to appeals on development applications (DA) for the sites that are to be rezoned. The Court has now issued judgments on both applications, dismissing the appeals and refusing the development applications.

This report details the post-Gateway actions that have been undertaken, including consultation, and recommends that Council finalises the planning proposal and delegates to the A/CEO (or his delegate) authority to liaise with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office to finalise the Amendment.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Notes the judgements of the Land & Environment Court relating to development applications on the subject sites;

2. Notes the Gateway determination (and Gateway alterations) for Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 Amendment 71 and the submissions received;

3. Proceeds with Amendment 71 and delegates authority to the A/CEO (or his delegate) to liaise with the NSW Parliamentary Counsel’s Office and the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to finalise the amendment; and

4. Notify the submitters of Council’s decision.

REPORT

Background

At its meeting on 7 February 2018, Council resolved to:

1. Provide in-principle support for the rezoning of Lot 10 DP 1003837 and Lot 11 DP 1228445 from IN3 Heavy Industry to E2 Environmental Conservation; and

2. Delegate to the CEO to prepare a planning proposal and forward it to the Department of Planning and Environment seeking gateway determination.

A planning proposal (Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 Amendment 71) was prepared and submitted to DPIE for a Gateway determination. A Gateway determination was issued by the Department on 7 May 2018. The planning proposal was publicly exhibited from 23 May 2018 to 20 June 2018. Four submissions, two in support and two in opposition were received.

On 12 December 2018, a post-exhibition report was considered by Council (Attachment 1). Council resolved to defer finalisation of the planning proposal until the NSW Land and Environment Court (LEC) had finalised proceedings in relation to appeals on development applications (DA) for the sites that are to be rezoned (Attachment 2). The Court has now issued judgments on both applications, dismissing the appeals and refusing the development applications.

Site Description

The sites subject to the planning proposal are located within the Prestons industrial estate, and known as 36 Lyn Parade, Prestons (Lot 10 DP 1003837) and Part Lot 11 Progress Circuit, Prestons (Part Lot 11 DP 1228445), depicted in Figure 1. The western section of Lot 11, not included in this proposal, is zoned SP2 (Drainage), indicating its primary purpose as a riparian buffer and drainage basin for Maxwell’s Creek.

Figure 1 – Aerial Map of Subject Sites (Near Map)

These two vegetated sites have high ecological significance and have been encumbered by an existing Section 88B instrument under the Conveyancing Act 1919 that does not permit development on the land.

Planning Proposal

The planning proposal (also known as Liverpool Local Environmental Plan Draft Amendment 71) proposes changes to the planning controls as listed in Table 1.

Table 1 – Current and proposed controls for the subject sites.

Control	Current	Proposed
Zoning (LZN)	IN3 Heavy Industrial	E2 Environmental Conservation
Maximum height of building (HOB)	30m	N/A
Minimum lot size (LSZ)	2000m²	N/A

The rationale behind Amendment 71 is to provide protection for sites that contain endangered ecological communities and threatened species, in particular Acacia pubescens. Furthermore, the two sites are both burdened by Section 88B instruments under the Conveyancing Act 1919 that require:

· For Lot 10 DP 1003837, the permanent protection and management of the site through a conservation management plan and that any development of the site is prohibited; and

· For Lot 11 DP 1228445, no alteration of native vegetation and the land to be retained as bushland and managed through a management plan.

The rezoning of this land will ensure consistency between the restriction on title, and the land use planning controls. There is no actual loss of employment land as development on the subject sites is not permitted due to the respective restrictions on title through the s88B Instruments.

Despite the s88B Instruments applying to the site, development applications (DAs) have been lodged with the intention of removing the vegetation on 36 Lyn Parade (DA-1250/2016) and Lot 11 Progress Circuit (DA- 734/2018). The refusal, or deemed refusal of the respective DAs by Council, resulted in Land and Environment Court proceedings which are detailed within this report. The Court has issued judgments for both application by refusing the applications.

The rezoning will not only provide greater legislative protection for the high ecological value of the two sites, but also reduces uncertainty that may result from the misalignment of the s88B instruments and zoning.

Gateway determination

DPIE issued a Gateway Determination on 7 May 2018 (Attachment 4). The Gateway conditions required Council to undertake a number of actions, including:

· Publically exhibit the proposal and relevant documentation for a minimum of 28 days; and

· Provide a minimum of 21 days to the following public authorities to comment on the proposal:

o NSW Office of Environment and Heritage;

o NSW Office of Environment and Heritage – Heritage Division;

o NSW Rural Fire Service;

o NSW Department of Industry; and

o Australian Department of the Environment and Energy.

The Gateway determination also authorised Council as the local plan-making authority to make LLEP Amendment 71.

On 1 November 2018, DPIE altered the Gateway Determination to require the inclusion of “a savings provision to ensure that the proposed amendments do not affect any development applications or appeal processes”. The planning proposal was amended to reflect this change (Attachment 5). The purpose of this amendment is to ‘save’ any development approvals that may be granted by the Land and Environment Court stemming from the legal proceedings in relation to the DA at Lot 11 Progress Circuit. As Council deferred consideration of this planning proposal, until after the Court issued judgments on these appeals, and the fact the Court has refused both DAs, this Clause may no longer be required. This will be confirmed by DPIE during finalisation of the amendment.

Public authority consultation

In accordance with the Gateway determination, a copy of the relevant documentation was forwarded to the specified public authorities for comment from 10 May 2018 to 8 June 2018. Summaries of each submission and the officer response are listed in Table 2 and original copies are included in Attachment 6. No changes are required as a result of public authority consultation.

Table 2 – Public authority submissions and officer response.

Public authority	Summary of submission	Officer comments
NSW Office of Environment and Heritage	Support for the planning proposal and the additional environmental protection for the endangered ecological communities and threatened species on the site.	No response required.
NSW Office of Environment and Heritage – Heritage Division	Noted. No objections raised.	No response required.
NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)	Noted. No objections raised.	The planning proposal seeks to rezone bushfire prone land. In accordance with Section 9.1 Ministerial Direction 4.4 Planning for Bushfire Protection, Council must obtain written advice from the RFS that notwithstanding any non-compliance with the direction, the RFS does not object to the progression of the planning proposal. The letter indicating the RFS has no objection provides this written advice.
NSW Department of Industry	No comments received.	No response required.

Community consultation

In accordance with the Gateway determination, the planning proposal and relevant documents were placed on public exhibition from 23 May 2018 to 20 June 2018. Notices were placed on Council’s website and the Liverpool Leader and letters were sent to the two affected landowners and neighbouring landowners and occupiers. Four submissions were received, two in support and two in objection. The two objections were from the landowners of the respective sites. Summaries of each submission and the officer response are listed in Table 3 and original copies are included in Attachment 7. An independent peer review of one of the objections was also undertaken (Attachment 8). No changes are proposed as a result of community consultation.

Table 3 – Community submissions and officer response (O: Objection, S: Support)

No.	Summary of submission	Officer comments
O1	Financial burden of owning the property and unable to sell land despite no benefit to landowner	The subject site was an ecological offset site as part of the previous industrial subdivision of the parent lot. The original development consent required the concurrence of the National Parks and Wildlife Service in order for the subdivision application to be approved. As a result, 4.4ha of native vegetation was protected and its ongoing protection was secured by an s88B Instrument.
O1	Requests Council to purchase property	Council is under no obligation to purchase the site and the landowner is required under the s88B Instrument to maintain the site.
S1	Support for the preservation of the endangered Acacia Pubescens	Support noted.
S1	Potential for the sites to be educational demonstration areas and viable seedbank for future regeneration work throughout the LGA	Support noted.
S2	Support for the protection of the last piece of native bushland between Brickmakers and Cabramatta Creeks providing corridor of habitat for fauna and flora including endangered Acacia Pubescens.	Support noted.
O2	Site purchased for the express purpose of developing site for industrial purposes.	The subject site was offset as part of the industrial subdivision. The s88B Instrument was signed by the current landowner and they have already commercially benefited from the clearing of native vegetation for industrial development.
	Outline of a hypothetical industrial development scenario which would achieve commercial viability
	A Species Impact Statement (SIS) has been submitted to support the proposed development scenario.	The submitted SIS was independently peer reviewed by a SIS consultant engaged by Council. The review found that the submitted SIS fails to comply with several Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) Chief Executive’s Requirements (CER). It was also found that the SIS makes no reference to the site history or any details of the existing s88B covenant. Based on the result of the peer review, the SIS provides insufficient information to substantiate the argument that the proposed rezoning of the subject land to E2 — Environmental Conservation should not go ahead.
	If no development occurs, the vegetation will degrade.	The s88B instrument, to which the landowner is a signatory, requires the landowner to manage and retain the vegetation in accordance with the Vegetation Management Plan. Should vegetation degradation occur, this is a violation of the underlying development consent and s88B instrument and enforcement action can be taken.

Court Proceedings

Since the deferral of this matter by Council in December 2018, the NSW Land and Environment Court (LEC) proceedings have now been finalised. The following provides a summary of the court proceedings on both sites.

· Timpag Investments Pty Limited v Liverpool City Council [2018] NSWLEC 1296 – This court case applied to 36 Lyn Parade and was a Class 1 appeal against Council’s refusal of DA-1250/2016. This DA sought consent for the clearing of vegetation, site levelling and earth works for a warehouse. The judgement of the LEC dismissed the appeal and upheld the refusal on 20 June 2018. This judgement is provided at Attachment 9.

· Denoci Pty Limited v Liverpool City Council [2019] NSWLEC 1643 – This Court case was active when Council deferred its consideration of the post-exhibition Council report in December 2018 in relation to 11 Progress Circuit. The Court issued its judgement on 24 December 2019. This was a Class 1 appeal against Council’s deemed refusal of DA-734/2018. This DA sought consent for site earthworks and the removal of vegetation to accommodate a future footprint for two warehouse buildings. The Commissioner of the Court dismissed the appeal and determined by refusal the DA on 24 December 2019. This judgement is provided at Attachment 10.

· Denoci Pty Ltd v Liverpool City Council [2020] NSWLEC 102 – Following the judgement that refused DA-734/2018, the applicant appealed this decision from the Commissioner of the Court and sought a final decision from a Judge at the LEC. Justice Brian J Preston dismissed this appeal from the applicant in his decision on 30 July 2020. This judgement is provided at Attachment 11.

Alterations to Gateway determination

Given the numerous court cases and subsequent delays in finalising the planning proposal, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) issued a number of Gateway alterations to extend the timeframe for finalising Amendment 71. Below is summary of these Gateway alterations since the post-exhibition report was considered by Council in December 2018:

· Extension until 6 December 2019 – Granted on 5 June 2019;

· Extension until 6 May 2020 – Granted on 15 December 2019 ; and

· Extension until 6 November 2020 – Granted on 7 July 2020.

These Gateway alterations are compiled with the original Gateway determination (Attachment 4).

Conclusion

The Gateway requirements, including consultation for Draft Amendment 71 have been satisfied, submissions received have been addressed and the planning proposal has been updated as required by the gateway determination. Council deferred the post-exhibition report due to the court proceedings underway at the 12 December 2018 Council meeting. Since this Council decision, the Court has finalised all appeals relating to the subject sites and confirmed the refusal of each DA. Therefore, Council can now proceed to finalise this planning proposal.

This report recommends that Council proceeds with Amendment 71 and liaises with the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office and DPIE for the amendment to be gazetted.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environment	Protect, enhance and maintain areas of endangered ecological communities and high-quality bushland as part of an attractive mix of land uses.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Conveyancing Act 1919
Risk	The risk is considered to be Low. The risk is considered within Council’s risk appetite.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Post-exhibition Council report - 12 December 2018 (Under separate cover)

2. Council Resolution - 12 December 2018 (Under separate cover)

3. Council Resolution - 7 February 2018 (Under separate cover)

4. Gateway determination and alterations (Under separate cover)

5. Planning Proposal LLEP 2008 Amendment 71 (Under separate cover)

6. Public Authority Submissions (Under separate cover)

7. Community Submissions (Under separate cover) - Confidential

8. Independent Peer Review of Species Impact Assessment (Under separate cover)

9. Judgement of Land & Environment Court – Refusal of DA-1250/2016 at 36 Lyn Parade, Prestons (Under separate cover)

10. Judgement of Land & Environment Court – Refusal of DA-734/2018 at 11 Progress Circuit, Prestons (Under separate cover)

11. Judgement of Land & Environment Court – Upheld Refusal of DA-734/2018 at 11 Progress Circuit, Prestons (Under separate cover)

Ordinary Meeting

26 August 2020

City Economy and Growth Report

EGROW 04

Status update on planning proposal requests in Moorebank

Strategic Direction	Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Exercise planning controls to create high-quality, inclusive urban environments
File Ref	204535.2020
Report By	Luke Oste - Executive Planner
Approved By	David Smith - Acting Director City Economy and Growth

Executive Summary

At Council’s ordinary meeting on 29 July 2020, Council considered item EGROW 03 concerning a planning proposal request to rezone land from RE2 (Private Recreation) to R3 (Medium Density Residential) at 146 Newbridge Road, Moorebank (Attachment 1).

In addition to adopting the recommendations relating to the planning proposal request, it was resolved that Council:

Receive a further report with a status update on all the outstanding planning proposals from Moorebank at the August 2020 Council meeting.

This report has been prepared to provide a status update on all outstanding planning proposals within Moorebank in accordance with this resolution. A description of and status update for the following planning proposal requests is provided:

· LEP Review Phase 1 (RZ-14/2015) relating to the Moorebank Town Centre R4 zoning;

· Moore Point (RZ-6/2015) – Joint Owners Group Proposal (JOP) – Coronation Property and Lemac Property Group;

· Moore Point (RZ-4/2018) – Rose Group / Fortis;

· Site A Moorebank East (RZ-9/2017) – ‘Georges Cove Village’;

· Site B Moorebank East (RZ-4/2017) – ‘Flower Power’;

· Site C Moorebank East (RZ-1/2019) – ‘Georges Cove’;

· Site D Moorebank East (RZ-5/2018) – ‘Georges Cove Marina’; and

· Site E Moorebank East (RZ-2/2020) – Lot 6 Newbridge Road.

A status update of all planning proposal requests, and other strategic planning projects is also provided to Councillors quarterly at the Strategic Panel meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes this report.

REPORT

Background

At Council’s ordinary meeting on 29 July 2020, Council considered a planning proposal request to rezone land from RE2 (Private Recreation) to R3 (Medium Density Residential) at 146 Newbridge Road, Moorebank. Council supported this planning proposal request (RZ-1/2019) proceeded to a Gateway determination. In addition to adopting the recommendations relating to the planning proposal request, Council also resolved that Council:

Receive a further report with a status update on all the outstanding planning proposals from Moorebank at the August 2020 Council meeting.

This report has been prepared to provide a status update on all outstanding planning proposals within Moorebank in accordance with this resolution.

LEP Review Phase 1 – Moorebank Town Centre Component

A planning proposal for the LEP Review Phase 1 involves numerous changes to the LEP applying across the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA). Of relevance to this report are changes proposed to the LEP in Moorebank to rezone portions of the existing R4 (High Density Residential) zone to R3 (Medium Density Residential) along with associated amendments to development standards. Public consultation on this planning proposal occurred from 10 June to 21 July 2020.

The LEP Review Phase 1 Post Exhibition report is on the Agenda for this Council meeting. The funding agreement for the LEP review requires Council to finalise this planning proposal and to submit it to the Department of Planning, Industry & Environment (DPIE) for gazettal by 31 August 2020.

Moore Point

The Moore Point precinct (otherwise known as Georges River North) refers to a number of sites totaling 38.5 hectares direct to the east of the Liverpool City Centre bounded by the Georges River, Newbridge Road, Haigh Park, Lake Moore and McMillan Park. The precinct is currently zoned IN2 (Light Industrial).

This precinct is identified in Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) as a future urban renewal area and states that Council will ‘investigate residential/mixed use at Moore Point to support the CBD and Innovation Precinct’. The timeframe provided in the LSPS to progress planning is in the short-medium term (2020-2025).

Figure 1 –Precinct location (LSPS, Connected Liverpool 2040)

The precinct has been subject to numerous planning proposals over the past five years. To appropriately manage future planning for this area, Council advised the major landholders in the area that a precinct wide approach to planning was necessary, supported by a comprehensive urban design study and structure plan to guide development.

Joint Landowner Group Proposal – RZ-6/2015

The applicants planning proposal justification report is provided at Attachment 2. A joint landowner group, comprising Leamac Property Group and Coronation Property, which collectively owns the majority (32 hectares;~83%) of the Moore Point precinct, submitted a revised planning proposal request for their landholdings on 15 April 2020, which was accompanied by an Urban Design Study, including illustrative master plan, for the entire precinct to guide future planning and development.

Figure 2 – Precinct boundary and land ownership. The land indicated in yellow and blue is subject to RZ-5/2016 Planning Proposal (SJB Urban).

Figure 3 – Moore Point illustrative master plan

The revised planning proposal request submitted by the JLG replaces previous planning proposal RZ-6/2015 and the JLG also withdrew all other previous site-specific proposals lodged by the proponents.

The revised planning proposal request seeks the following amendments to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008:

· Rezone the site from IN2 (Light Industrial) to B4 (Mixed Use) and B6 (Enterprise Corridor);

· Increase the maximum floor space ratio to 4.2:1 and 3.5:1;

· Increase the maximum height of buildings from 18m and 15m to RL 136 and RL 108; and

· Introduce Division 1A into the LEP to provide site specific development controls for the site including design excellence, sun access controls, and requirements for preparation of a site-specific development control plan.

In its entirety, the illustrative master plan for the precinct would allow for 1,256,559m² of residential GFA, equating to around 14,783 dwellings, and 344,499m² of mixed-use employment floor space. Owing to the large scale of the planning proposal request it is expected that development would be staged over a 30-40-year period.

Council has established three collaborative working groups with the Joint Landowner Group, State Government stakeholders (including Greater Sydney Commission, Transport for NSW and DPIE) and relevant consultants to resolve planning and transport issues. The working groups, which meet monthly, include:

· A transport infrastructure working group, to oversee strategic transport modelling being conducted for the entire Liverpool Collaboration Area. The group involves representatives from Council, the JLG, Transport for NSW, DPIE, the Greater Sydney Commission, and consultants;

· A placemaking working group, to collaboratively assess place-led opportunities to ensure the precinct vision is delivered based on world’s best practice. The group involves representatives from Council, the JLG and independent advisors to Council and the JLG; and

· A statutory planning working group, to resolve planning issues associated with the planning proposal prior to sending the proposal to the Local Planning Panel, Council for consideration and DPIE for a Gateway review. The group includes representatives from Council, the JLG, and independent advisors to the JLG.

As well as working through issues as part of the working groups, from April-July 2020 Council staff conducted extensive internal consultation on the planning proposal request. This informed a ‘Request for Information’ letter that was provided to the proponents on 3 August 2020. The proponents are currently responding to the issues raised during Council’s assessment.

The planning proposal request timeline since lodgment is summarised in Table 1 below:

Table 1 – Moore Point (RZ-6/2015) timeline

Timeline
*Date*	*Milestone/Event*
05/06/2015	Original planning proposal request lodged with Council.
14/12/2016	Council resolved to defer consideration of the planning proposal request in order to enter into a collaborative working relationship with the proponent to determine the appropriate controls, including height and FSR, to apply to the precinct.
14/04/2020	Proponents present their vision for the site to Councillors at the Strategic Panel meeting.
15/04/2020	Council receives an amended planning proposal request covering 32 ha of the Moore Point area, with other planning proposals on the subject land withdrawn.
24/04/2020	Internal referrals commenced
03/08/2020	Assessment of proposal completed and request for additional information letter sent to proponent

In accordance with Council’s resolution of 29 July 2020 and the requirements of the Liverpool Community Participation Plan (CPP), the planning proposal request is currently on public exhibition for 28 days.

Council is awaiting additional information that was requested to complete the assessment of the planning proposal request. Following completion of the assessment, advice will be sought from the LPP and then a report will be prepared for Council’s consideration.

Rose Group/Fortis (RZ-4/2018) – 335-349 Newbridge Road

Council has received a second planning proposal request in the Moore Point precinct, covering two lots at 335-349 Newbridge Road. The proposal was received on 19 June 2019 and replaces an earlier proposal received on 13 June 2018, following acquisition of an additional lot. The applicants planning proposal justification report is provided at Attachment 3.

Figure 4 – Subject site in red

The planning proposal request seeks the following amendments to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008:

· Rezone the site from IN2 (Light Industrial) to B4 (Mixed Use);

· Adopt a non-residential floor space ratio of 0.4:1;

· Increase the maximum floor space ratio to 3.2:1; and

· Increase the maximum height of buildings to 60m.

The proposal seeks to provide approximately 45,650m² of GFA that would account for a total of 536 dwellings, and 6,300m of commercial floorspace on a total site area of 16,207m².

This planning proposal request is currently under assessment and Council has engaged with the proponent on the structure planning work undertaken by the JLG and is currently undertaking internal consultation on the proposal.

The planning proposal timeline since lodgment is summarised in Table 2 below:

Table 2 – Rose Group/Fortis (RZ-4/2018) timeline

Timeline
*Date*	*Milestone/Event*
13/06/2018	Initial planning proposal request lodged for 337-349 Newbridge Road received by Council.
19/06/2019	Updated planning proposal request received following acquisition of adjoining property 335 Newbridge Road.
14/07/2020	Council meets with proponents to discuss planning proposal request and Urban Design Study developed for the precinct by JLG proponents
07/08/2020	Council receives formal feedback on Urban Design Study from the proponents
10/08/2020	Internal referrals

Following completion of the assessment, advice will be sought from the LPP and then a report will be prepared for Councils consideration.

Moorebank East Precinct – Site and Locality Description

The Moorebank East Precinct is a collection of sites that are largely undeveloped located along the western bank of the Georges River on the eastern border of the Liverpool LGA. The precinct is bounded by the following:

· North – Newbridge Road initially, and then the Chipping Norton industrial estate. To the north-west is the Chipping Norton residential area. To the north-east is a significant expanse of green space including Riverside Park.

· South – Brighton Lakes Golf Club initially, and then the M5 South-West motorway. To the south-west is the Brighton Lakes residential development.

· East – The site is bound by the Georges River, with the Canterbury Bankstown LGA on the east side of the river. To the north-east is the Davy Robinson Park and Boat Ramp, as well as some residential development that is covered by the Moorebank Voluntary Acquisition Scheme. Milperra is located on the east side of the river, with significant open and green space located in proximity to the precinct.

· West – Wurrungwuri Reserve initially and then Brickmakers Drive. To the west of Brickmakers Drive is the Georges Fair residential area and Moorebank Town Centre approximately 1km west from the subject precinct.

Figure 5 – Context Map of the Subject Precinct (Source: Near Map)

The precinct has been divided into five distinct sites in accordance with the varying developments being proposed as part of both planning proposal requests and development applications (DA’s). For simplicity, each distinct site within the precinct is identified this way within this report and planning documentation. These are visually represented in Figure 6 below.

Figure 6 – Aerial Map of the Subject Precinct and Sites A – E (Source: Near Map)

Moorebank East Precinct – Structure Plan

Given the number of planning proposal requests in this area and the resulting complexity of the scale of development proposed, Tract Consultants were engaged by Council to prepare a high-level strategic plan to guide planning within the precinct.

Following collaboration between Tract Consultants and the proponents for each site, a structure plan was prepared as is illustrated in Figure 7 below. It should be noted that Site E was not included in the structure plan as no planning proposal had been lodged at the time this plan was prepared.

Figure 7 – Draft Structure Plan Moorebank East (Source: Tract Consultants)

A site description, proposal summary, and timeline is provided for each planning proposal request within the subject precinct below.

Site A (RZ-9/2017) – Georges Cove Village

The applicants planning proposal justification report is provided at Attachment 4.

Site A is located within the broader 146 Newbridge Road lot which is legally described as Lot 7 DP 1065574. This site is an irregular shaped allotment that is approximately 10,700m² in size. The site adjoins Newbridge Road to the north and has been used for extractive and recycling operations since a development consent was issued in 1992. The site currently contains some stockpiled soils and construction materials.

The planning proposal request originally submitted sought to enable:

· 97 seniors housing apartments;

· 65 dwellings;

· 9 serviced apartments; and

· Neighbourhood retail and commercial facilities including a childcare centre, medical centre, grocery shops and a gym.

Following the preparation of the Moorebank East Structure Plan, a revised planning proposal request was submitted which now seeks to enable:

· 126 dwellings;

· Medical centre; and

· 4,200m² retail floorspace.

Figure 8 – Site A (Georges Cove Village) Concept Design Extract (Source: Rothelowman)

The proposed amendments to the LEP include:

· Increasing the height of buildings development standard (HOB) from a maximum of 15m to 25m;

· Increasing the floor space ratio (FSR) development standard from a maximum of 0.75:1 to 1.2:1; and

· Including a Schedule 1 amendment to permit ‘health care facility’ (medical centre) and 4,200m² of retail.

The timeline of the planning proposal request since lodgment is summarised in Table 3:

Table 3 – Site A (RZ-9/2017) timeline

Timeline
*Date*	*Milestone/Event*
18/10/17	Planning proposal request lodged and received by Council.
02/11/17	Letter received from NSW State Emergency Services (SES) with concerns surrounding flooding and evacuation for Site D (Marina proposal) within the site.
18/01/18	Internal referrals
11/01/18	Tract Consultants engaged to provide a merit assessment of the Site A and Site B planning proposals and to prepare a precinct wide structure plan
19/04/18	First iteration of Tract Consultants’ assessment report for Site A received.
26/06/18	Second iteration of Tract Consultants’ assessment report for Site A and draft structure plan received.
16/07/18	Meeting with proponent, Tract Consultants and Council staff to discuss issues with the proposal and to discuss the draft structure plan.
06/08/18	Proponent response letter sent to Tract Consultants and Council staff.
Aug – Dec 2018	Waiting for other landowners within the precinct to respond with comments on the draft Structure Plan and its impact on their sites.
07/12/18	Tract Consultants response to proponents regarding the planning proposal requests and draft Structure Plan.
19/12/18	Meeting with proponents regarding progression of structure plan and their planning proposal request.
Jan – Apr 2019	Ongoing discussion between the applicant and Council staff regarding a revised proposal.
24/05/19	Meeting between Council staff, Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) and SES regarding flooding concerns
27/05/19	Revised planning proposal request submitted by the applicant with supporting documentation.
04/06/2019	Email sent to the applicant outlining the outcomes of the meeting with OEH and SES, including the need for a comprehensive flood emergency risk assessment for the precinct.
13/08/19	Inception meeting held with the flood consultant (Molino Stewart), Council staff, and the applicants.
12/11/19	Molino Stewart comprehensive flood emergency risk assessment finalised.
27/02/20	Response provided by the applicant to Council staff offering solutions to the issues identified in the comprehensive flood emergency risk assessment.
09/03/20	Internal referrals for the revised planning proposal request and documentation submitted by the applicant.
27/03/20	Clarification provided by Molino Stewart regarding the flood evacuation of Sites A, C and D.
21/05/20	Tract Consultants provide a report for the Local Planning Panel’s advice for Site A.
29/06/20	LPP considers the Site A planning proposal request and provided their advice.

In accordance with Council’s resolution and the Community Participation Plan (CPP), the planning proposal request is currently on public exhibition for 28 days. A report will be prepared for Council that includes an assessment of the proposal, responses to the LPP advice, and an outline of the community feedback received during the exhibition period.

Site B (RZ-4/2017) – ‘Flower Power’

The applicants planning proposal justification report is provided at Attachment 5.

Site B is located at 124 Newbridge Road and is legally described as Lot 2 DP 602988. The site is an irregular shaped allotment that is approximately 70,430m². The site adjoins Newbridge Road to the north and Davy Robinson Reserve to the east. In October 2012, Liverpool City Council approved DA-309/2011 for earthworks and filling of the site in two stages, to raise the subject site to mitigate flooding impacts. Stage 1 is currently being implemented, while Stage 2 applies to the Flower Power occupied portion of the site and has not yet begun.

The planning proposal request originally submitted sought to enable:

· 757 apartments;

· 188 serviced apartments; and

· 25,255m² of commercial gross floor area (including serviced apartments);

Following the preparation of the Moorebank East Structure Plan, an addendum to the Urban Design Report was submitted with a slightly revised proposal to enable:

· 602 apartments;

· 167 serviced apartments; and

· 22,434m² of commercial gross floor area (including serviced apartments).

Figure 9 – Concept Design for Site B (Original on the left and revised on the right) (Source: AE Design Partnership)

The proposed amendments to the LEP include:

· Rezoning the current RE1 Public Recreation, RE2 Private Recreation and B6 Enterprise Corridor to:

o B6 Enterprise Corridor in the northern portion of the site;

o R3 Medium Density Residential for the central portion of the site; and

o RE1 Public Recreation along the river and Davy Robinson Reserve.

Figure 10 – Proposed rezoning of Site A (RZ-4/2017) – ‘Flower Power’ (Source: SG Haddad Advisory and FGCS)

In addition to the proposed rezoning, the following amendments are proposed to the LEP:

· Increase the maximum HOB in the B6 Enterprise Corridor from 15m to 24m;

· Increase the maximum HOB from 15m to 30m for the remainder of the site;

· Increase the maximum FSR in the B6 Enterprise Corridor from 0.75:1 to 1.5:1;

· Increase the maximum FSR for the remainder of the site from 0.25:1 to 1.5:1; and

· Amend Schedule 1 to permit residential flat buildings on the site.

It is noted that the revised concept design was submitted by the applicant as an addendum to the Urban Design Report originally submitted. This revised design offered a redistribution of density (FSR) and height across the site. However, no specific changes were made to the planning proposal request.

The timeline of the planning proposal request since lodgment is summarised in Table 4:

Table 4 – Site B (RZ-4/2017) timeline

Timeline
*Date*	*Milestone/Event*
07/06/17	Planning proposal request was lodged and received by Council.
26/07/17	Internal referrals
08/08/17	Internal stakeholder meeting
02/11/17	Email sent to the applicant outlining the various issues and inconsistencies with the proposal.
11/01/18	Tract Consultants engaged to provide a merit assessment of the Site A and Site B planning proposals and to prepare a precinct wide structure plan
15/02/18	Updated stormwater plans requested from the proponent.
01/03/18	Stormwater plans provided to Council staff and Tract Consultants.
21/03/18	Workshop between Council staff and Tract Consultants
19/04/18	Draft planning proposal assessment and draft structure plan provided by Tract Consultants to Council staff.
26/06/18	Revised draft planning proposal assessment and draft structure plan provided by Tract Consultants to Council staff.
18/07/18	Meeting held with the applicant regarding the draft structure plan prepared by Tract Consultants.
28/08/18	Written response to the draft structure plan provided by the applicant including an addendum to the Urban Design Report. The revised design included the redistribution of density and height across the site and additional open space provision. This resulted in a reduction in the number of proposed serviced apartments from 188 to 154 and apartments 757 to 589.
15/01/19	Meeting between the applicant, Council Staff and Tract Consultants to discuss the Site B revised design and the progress of the structure plan.
11/02/19	The following was received from Tract Consultants: · Updated draft planning proposal assessment received for Site A and Site B. · Updated structure plan received incorporating the changes negotiated with the applicants for Site A and Site B. · Draft DCP Amendment (Part 2.10 Development in Moorebank East).
22/03/19	Holistic Traffic Assessment received from the applicants for Site A-D.
24/05/19	Meeting between Council staff, Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) and SES regarding flooding concerns
12/06/2019	Email sent to the applicant outlining the outcomes of the meeting with OEH and SES, including the need for a comprehensive flood emergency risk assessment for the precinct.
13/08/19	Inception meeting held with the flood consultant (Molino Stewart), Council staff, and the applicants.
12/11/19	Molino Stewart comprehensive flood emergency risk assessment finalised.
12/11/19	Email sent to the applicant providing the Molino Stewart comprehensive flood emergency risk assessment and outlining the issues needing to be resolved in order for the planning proposal to progress.

In accordance with Council’s resolution and the Community Participation Plan (CPP), the planning proposal request is currently on public exhibition for 28 days.

Council is awaiting a response from the applicant and a revised planning proposal request that addresses the Moorebank East Structure Plan and Molino Stewart comprehensive flood emergency risk assessment. Once this is received, Tract Consultants can compete their assessment and advice can be sought from the LPP and a report prepared for Council’s consideration.

Site C (RZ-1/2019)

This planning proposal request was considered by Council at the 29 July 2020 Council meeting. At this meeting Council resolved:

That Council

1. Notes the advice of the Liverpool Local Planning Panel;

2. Endorses in principle the planning proposal request;

3. Delegates to the CEO to prepare the formal planning proposal including any typographical or other editing amendments if required;

4. Forwards the planning proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, pursuant to Section 3.34 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, seeking a Gateway determination;

5. Subject to Gateway determination, undertake public exhibition and community consultation on the planning proposal in accordance with the conditions of the Gateway determination and Council’s Community Participation Plan;

6. Receive a further report on the outcomes of public exhibition and community consultation;

7. Receive a further report with a status update on all the outstanding planning proposals from Moorebank at the August 2020 Council meeting; and

8. Publicly exhibit all of the outstanding planning proposals in Moorebank now.

Council has forwarded the planning proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry, and Environment (DPIE) and is awaiting a Gateway determination.

Site D (RZ-5/2018) – ‘Georges Cove Marina’

The applicants planning proposal justification report is provided at Attachment 6. Site D is located in the southern portion of 146 Newbridge Road, Moorebank, legally described as Lot 7 in DP 1065574. The specific area of application for this planning proposal request is illustrated in Figure 11 below.

Figure 11 – Area of application for Site D (RZ-5/2018) planning proposal (Source: Square Link Pty Ltd)

Following the Land and Environment Court granted consent for the extraction of sand in 1993, the site has had extractive industries activity occur via dredging and dry extraction methods. The site’s former extractive industries use has reached the end of its economic life and various proposals has been proposed for a marina development.

This specific marina portion of the 146 Newbridge Road site has had a long and complicated history that has involved numerous court cases involving both DA’s and a planning proposal (RZ-2/2015). This previous planning proposal was supported by Council at its meeting on 31 August 2016 and subsequently received a Gateway determination. However, this Gateway determination was declared invalid by the Court of Appeal – NSW Supreme Court in December 2018. It is noted that the DA for the marina proposal (DA-611/2018) is currently under assessment that includes:

· A maritime building which will house a dry berth facility (250 berths), a function centre, tourist, entertainment, recreation and club facilities, a petrol storage tank (60,000 litres) and a diesel storage tank (60,000 litres).

· A wet berth facility for 186 craft (including casual berths) which will consist of a marina basin, rock protection of the basin and foreshore, including embellishment and revegetation of the river foreshore, construction of a navigation channel, construction of public recreational facilities on the foreshore, floating berths and walkways, fuel pumping facilities, sewage pump out facilities and emergency berth access.

· Construction of three external car parking areas and basement car park providing a total of 637 car spaces.

· A private marina clubhouse.

· Associated works and support infrastructure including power, water and sewerage.

The current planning proposal (RZ-5/2018) for Site D seeks to facilitate a residential development consisting of 353 apartments and 21 terrace dwellings. It is noted that the previously supported planning proposal (RZ-2/2015) proposed to facilitate 125 apartments.

The following amendments are proposed to the LEP:

· Schedule 1 amendment to permit residential accommodation;

· Increase HOB from current 21m to RL 38.9m ; and

· Increase FSR from current 0.25:1 to 0.4:1.

Figure 12 – Site D (Georges Cove Marina) extract from Concept Design (Source: Mirvac)

The timeline of the planning proposal since lodgment is summarised in Table 5:

Table 5 – Site D (RZ-5/2018) timeline

Timeline
*Date*	*Milestone/Event*
06/07/18	Planning proposal was lodged and received by Council.
14/08/18	Planning proposal was presented by the applicant to Council’s Strategic Panel.
14/12/18	Court case determined for the previous planning proposal (RZ-2/2015), resulting in the Gateway determination being declared invalid.
18/01/19	Internal referrals
22/03/19	Holistic Traffic Assessment received from the applicants for Site A-D.
16/04/19	Email sent to applicant outlining flooding concerns raised from internal referrals and informing of a meeting with OEH and SES.
01/05/19	Response provided by the applicant to Council’s concerns regarding flooding.
09/05/19	OEH comments received for the planning proposal and broader structure plan.
24/05/19	Meeting between Council staff, OEH and SES regarding flooding concerns in the Precinct.
04/06/2019	Email sent to the applicant outlining the meeting had with OEH and SES. The email also outlined the need for a comprehensive flood emergency risk assessment for the precinct.
13/08/19	Inception meeting held with the flood consultant (Molino Stewart), Council staff, and the applicants.
12/11/19	Molino Stewart comprehensive flood emergency risk assessment finalised.
12/11/19	Email sent to the applicant providing the Molino Stewart comprehensive flood emergency risk assessment and outlining the issues needing to be resolved in order for the planning proposal to progress.
27/02/20	Response provided by the applicant to Council staff offering solutions to the issues identified in the comprehensive flood emergency risk assessment.

In accordance with Council’s resolution and the Community Participation Plan (CPP), the planning proposal request is currently on public exhibition for 28 days. Council is currently finalising its assessment of the proposal and will be considered by the LPP prior to report being prepared for Council’s consideration.

Site E (RZ-2/2020)

In 2018, the previous owner sold Lot 6 Newbridge Road.

At Council’s meeting on 30 May 2018, Council resolved the following in relation to NOM 02:

That Council:

1. In principle, support a proposal for a residential (and auxiliary) land use on the site known as the Moorebank Recyclers in lieu of a recycling facility;

2. Note that any proposal needs to undergo the standard assessment process;

3. Work closely with the proponent to ensure the best possible outcome for the site in a timely manner, should a proposal be received; and

4. Organise a community BBQ once and if the development approval for the recycling plant is surrendered.

Site E is located at Lot 6 Newbridge Road and is legally described as Lot 6 in DP 1065574. The site is currently accessed via Newbridge Road to the north and is bound by the Georges River to the east, Wurrungwuri Reserve to the west, Site D (proposed Marina site) to the north and Brighton Lakes Golf Course to the south. The site is currently zoned E2 (Environmental Conservation). Within the site is a disused non-putrescible landfill which operated across the site between 1972 and 1979. Along the sites borders and to the west within the Wurrungwuri Reserve is good condition vegetation that includes threatened ecological communities and some coastal wetlands along the banks of the river.

The Planning Assessment Commission (as it was then known) issued a development consent on 11 September 2015 for a materials recycling facility on the subject site. The Land and Environment Court subsequently confirmed this approval on 14 July 2017 after Council appealed the consent.

A planning proposal request (Attachment 7). was lodged on 5 March 2020 that sought to achieve the applicant’s vision, ‘to provide a diverse, vibrant, active and accessible residential neighbourhood, bound by the banks of the Georges River and surrounding river woodland, to create an attractive place to live and play’. The proposal seeks to facilitate the following development:

· 2,000 apartments;

· 800m² of community facilities;

· 1,700m² of retail, restaurant and associated uses;

· 730m of foreshore walkway/activation waterfront, facilitating open space linkage to adjoining residential and recreational sites; and

· A series of ecological and recreational parks

Figure 13 – Site E (RZ-2/2020) extract from Urban Design Report (Source: DEM)

To achieve this proposed development, the planning proposal seeks to rezone:

· The existing E2 (Environmental Conservation) land within Lot 6 Newbridge Rd to a combination of R1 (General Residential) and RE1 (Public Recreation); and

· The existing E2 (Environmental Conservation) land on land adjoining to the west to SP2 (Infrastructure) to enable access to the site.

Figure 14 – Proposed rezoning of Site E (RZ-2/2020) – ‘Moorebank recyclers’ (Source: SG Haddad Advisory and FGCS)

In addition to the proposed rezoning, the following amendments to development standards within the LEP are proposed:

· Include a maximum HOB control of 50m; and

· Increase the maximum FSR control from 0.01:1 to 1:1.

The timeline of the planning proposal request since this Council resolution is summarised in Table 6:

Table 6 – Site E (RZ-2/2020) timeline

Timeline
*Date*	*Milestone/Event*
13/07/18	Meeting with proponent to discuss development of a structure plan for the Moorebank East precinct
10/08/18	Meeting with proponent to discuss density and height
20/02/19	Meeting to discuss planning positioning paper prepared by the proponent. This document explained what the proponents were considering for the site
25/02/19	Traffic Assessment provided by the applicant to Council staff that assesses the cumulative impact of Sites A – E.
01/04/19	Email sent to the proponent outlining Council concerns regarding: · Site access; · Flooding and flood evacuation; · Bushfire risk and evacuation; and · Maximum height of buildings and the Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS) to Bankstown Airport.
11/04/19	Meeting with proponents to discuss their concerns re timeframes with Director and Manager. Noting that no planning proposal has been lodged.
22/07/19	Meeting held between the applicant and Council staff to discuss the progression of lodgement of a planning proposal.
13/08/19	Inception meeting held with the flood consultant (Molino Stewart), Council staff, and the applicants.
10/09/19	Flood evacuation report provided for Site E by the applicant to Council staff and Molino Stewart.
20/09/19	Formal pre-planning proposal meeting with the applicant and Council staff.
09/10/19	Detailed pre-planning proposal advice provided to the applicant.
12/11/19	Molino Stewart comprehensive flood emergency risk assessment finalised.
05/03/20	Planning Proposal request lodged and received by Council.
03/06/20	Internal referrals
30/06/20	Letter detailing the outcomes of the initial assessment and required additional information sent to the applicant.
28/07/20	Meeting between the applicant and Council staff regarding the issues identified in the initial assessment.

In accordance with Council’s resolution and the Community Participation Plan (CPP), the planning proposal request is currently on public exhibition for 28 days. Council is awaiting additional information that was requested to enable the complete assessment of the proposal. Once this is received, Council staff will compete their assessment and advice will be sought from the LPP. Once this advice is provided, a report will be prepared for Council’s consideration that includes an assessment of the proposal, responses to the LPP advice provided, and an outline of the community feedback received during the exhibition period.

Conclusion

This report provides a status update on the planning proposals within Moorebank.

It is recommended that Council receives and notes this report. Further reports will be received by Council as each planning proposal progresses.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Facilitate economic development.
Environment	Manage the environmental health of waterways. Manage air, water, noise and chemical pollution. Protect, enhance and maintain areas of endangered ecological communities and high quality bushland as part of an attractive mix of land uses.
Social	Regulate for a mix of housing types that responds to different population groups such as young families and older people.
Civic Leadership	Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Council Resolution - 29 July 2020 (EGROW 03) (Under separate cover)

2. RZ-6/2015 - Planning Proposal Justification Report (Under separate cover)

3. RZ-4/2018 - Planning Proposal Justification Report (Under separate cover)

4. Site A (RZ-9/2017) - Planning Proposal Justification Report (Under separate cover)

5. Site B (RZ-4/2017) - Planning Proposal Justification Report (Under separate cover)

6. Site D (RZ-5/2018) - Planning Proposal Justification Report (Under separate cover)

7. Site E (RZ-2/2020) - Planning Proposal Justification Report (Under separate cover)

Ordinary Meeting

26 August 2020

City Community and Culture Report

COM 02

Report Back to Council - Mimosa Park, 22 Box Rd, Casula

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Implement access and equity for all members of the community
File Ref	201003.2020
Report By	Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning
Approved By	Tina Sangiuliano - Acting Director City Community and Culture

Executive Summary

In response to a Council resolution from 31 July 2019, a report was presented to Council’s meeting on 11 December 2019, exploring opportunities for the repurposing of Council owned or controlled land in the Local Government Area (LGA) for the purpose of affordable housing. At this meeting, Council resolved to:

1. Keep the vacant block of land on 22 Box Road Casula, for it to be turned into a park;

2. Prepare a report outlining options for community use of the land including consultation of the local residents and also consider only unused and underutilised land;

3. Be provided with funding options to implement above or alternate options;

4. Note that 22 Box Road, Casula (this block is approximately 550 sqm) is currently zoned RE1 public recreation and is surrounded by R2 low density residential;

5. Receives and notes the report and has a further briefing in March 2020 and makes available all reports regarding land usage that is underutilised. Councillors be provided with any other relevant reports given to the previous term of Council.

This report responds to resolutions 1 – 4 above, including a review of key planning and recreation strategic documents, site feasibility and analysis, and a review of existing recreation infrastructure around the subject site, being 22 Box Rd, Casula. The report presents the key findings of the above review and recommends options to develop the site for community’s recreational use; and options for funding and delivery of Mimosa Park.

In reference to the response to resolution point 5. Councillors be provided with all reports regarding land usage that is underutilised and any other relevant reports given to the previous term of Council, this has been referred to Property, who will provide a report to the November 2020 Council meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Receives and notes the report; and

2. Subject to Council’s decision to develop Mimosa Park into a local park for community use, allocate funds to planning delivery stages;

3. Commission a site feasibility study and environmental testing; and

4. Commission a detail design stage including concept designs for community consultation and construction.

REPORT

1. Background

At the Ordinary meeting held on 31 July 2019, Council resolved to:

· Direct the CEO to provide a report back to Council by December 2019 detailing opportunities for the repurposing of Council owned or controlled land in the LGA for the purpose of affordable housing, noting any action on any report will be subject to community consultation

In response to Council’s resolution of 31 July 2019, a report was presented to Council at its meeting held on 11 December 2019, exploring the opportunities for the repurposing of the Council owned or controlled land in the LGA for the purpose of affordable housing. Based on the broad outcomes of the Community Facilities Strategy and the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) 2019 (Affordable Rental Housing), the report produced a detailed investigation of the identified land parcels as suitable land/s to be repurposed for affordable housing. At its meeting held on 11 December 2019, Council resolved to:

1. Keep the vacant block of land on 22 Box Road Casula, in order for it to be turned into a park;

2. Prepare a report outlining options for community use of the land including consultation of the local residents and also consider only unused and underutilised land;

3. Be provided with funding options to implement above or alternate options;

4. Note that 22 Box Road, Casula (this block is approximately 550 sqm) is currently zoned RE1 public recreation and is surrounded by R2 low density residential;

This report responds to items 1 – 4 of the resolution and presents the key findings from the review of planning documents, site feasibility and analysis review, and recommends funding options to develop Mimosa Park for community’s recreational use. In reference to the response to resolution point 5. Councillors be provided with all reports regarding land usage that is underutilised and any other relevant reports given to the previous term of Council, this has been referred to Property, who will provide a report to the November 2020 Council meeting.

2. Strategy Review - Recreation, Open Space and Sports Strategy (ROSS Strategy)

Adopted in 2018, the ROSS Strategy is a principal document that provides direction and guidance to Council for planning and development of Public Recreation (RE1) land. This includes planning for the current and future recreation, open space and sporting needs in the Liverpool LGA. The ROSS Strategy provides guidance on the delivery of high quality, integrated and multi-functional, recreation, open space and sporting infrastructure.

The ROSS Strategy recognises the undersupply of active and passive recreation facilities across the LGA, specifically in the new release suburbs of Austral, Carnes Hill, Edmondson Park and Middleton Grange. It also provides hierarchy classification for parks and open spaces.

Mimosa Park is classified as a local park. The fundamental function of a local park is to provide for a basic playground and connectivity to open space network. Local parks are generally utilised on a daily basis by the residents in the immediate catchment area (400m radius- 4-5 min walking distance).

The table below presents the classification of open space as per ROSS Strategy:

Classification	Size (sqm)	Description
Regional	10,000 or more	Within 5km of homes and places of work: · 5 minute drive · 15-20min bike ride
District	5,000-10,000	1-2 km safe walking distance: · 15-20 minute walk · 5 minute bike ride
Neighbourhood	1,500-5,000	800m safe walking distance: · 10 minute walk
Local	500-1,500	400m safe walking distance: · 5 minute walk
Pocket	100-500	200-400m safe walking distance: · 2-5 minute walk

In addition, one of the strategic actions within the ROSS Strategy currently being investigated by Council staff is an audit of the existing parks and open spaces across the Liverpool LGA. This audit will be a critical tool to document and assess the provision of facilities within existing parks and open spaces. The audit of existing provision of facilities will be evaluated against the required facilities as per the hierarchy and specifications of open space identified in the ROSS Strategy. This evaluation will assist Council in identifying gaps within the provision of facilities and guide the process of upgrading parks and open spaces to high quality, multipurpose and adaptive places. The audit findings will also assist in identifying unused and/or underutilized open spaces within the LGA, which could be included in the upgrade program or repurposed for other uses.

3. Need and demand analysis

Current parks and open spaces in Casula

The table below outlines the current provision of parks and open spaces within a 1,200m catchment area of Mimosa Park.

	Name and location	ROSS Strategy classification	Main functions	Approx. distance from Mimosa Park
A.	Daruk Park, Casula Ingham Drive	District Park	· Sports field · Amenity building · Community centre · Library	820m
B	Jardine Park, Casula Reserve Road	District Park	· Sports field · Basketball court · Netball court · Playground · Amenity building	1.5k
C	Peter Miller Reserve, Casula Cedar Road	District Park	· Sports field · Basketball half court · Cricket nets · Playground · Amenity building	280m
D	Gandangara Park, Casula Strawberry Road	Neighbourhood Park	· Drainage corridor · Pedestrian pathway	700m
E	Tharawal Park, Casula Gunsynd Avenue	Local Park	· Children’s playground	1.3km
F	Bill Wilson Park, Casula Maple Road	Local Park	· Children’s playground · Picnic shelters	1.5km
G	Acacia Park, Prestons 72A Grevillea Crescent	Local Park	· Children’s playground · Picnic shelters	500m

Table 3.1: Classification of parks and their function

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Figure 3.2: Catchment area of accessible parks around Mimosa Park

In reference to table 3.1 and figure 3.2, the community residing around Box Rd has access to the following hierarchy of parks:

· Peter Miller Reserve - District Park;

· Acacia Park - Local Park;

· Gandangara Park - Neighbourhood Park;

· Daruk Park - District Park; and

· Mimosa Park - classified as a local park and serves the daily needs of the residents in the area.

Demand analysis of parks and open spaces in Casula

It is estimated that Casula will have a shortfall of 4.97ha of sportsground and a surplus of 9.97ha of parks and open space by 2031^{^[1]}. It should be noted that approx. 30% of the surplus in the local park network fall within the riparian zones along creeks, and approx. 60% falls within the 1:100 flood plain. Therefore, of the 9.97ha of surplus parks and open space, approximately 90% of the land is subject to some level of restrictions, and their functions and opportunities for access by community will be limited.

Site Feasibility and Analysis of the park

Site Analysis:

Mimosa Park is grassed and is currently maintained by Council’s City Presentation team. The land is fully vacant and serves no purpose for community use.

The land drops approximately 4-5 metres from the front of the site to the back and has a gradient close to 1:10, which would require extensive earthwork and retaining walls to install a playground. The Preliminary site analysis has identified major upgrade requirements to make the site safe, including the construction of a retaining wall, back filling, levelling and fencing. Due to the topography conditions, the site does not meet the requirements for provision of an inclusive playground.

To meet the community requirements, a playground, outdoor gym, shade and circular walking tracks are provided at Peter Miller Park, which is within the catchment of this park, approximately 170 metres away. In addition, there is no fencing between Council’s property and the private properties at this site, which is considered a risk to children accessing the park.

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Figure 3.3: Primary catchment area of Mimosa Park

Site feasibility:

Mimosa Park is classified as a local park. Currently, Mimosa Park is a small, undeveloped area of land located within the residential area at the western end of Box Rd, Casula. Considering the size and grade of Mimosa Park, it can only provide limited recreational opportunities.

The table below provides a brief description of the facilities to be considered for Mimosa Park:

Recommended Functions	Description	Specifications
Play area	Natural play area	· Nature play · Wooden logs at different heights to climb · Natural hills and mounds utilising the site topography · Stepping stone play
Connectivity	Transparency and inclusivity with playground spaces	Connectivity to the existing footpath on Box Rd
Trees	· Shade providing trees · Garden beds	Visibility to the street
Passive open space	Grassed area for informal play	The park is sloped (1:10) towards the rear, then drops dangerously near the rear properties
Informal seating	Informal seating benches	Benches and informal seating

Table 3.4: Functional Brief of proposed facilities at Mimosa Park

City of Calgary Developing Natural Playgrounds Aimed at Encouraging Self-directed Outdoor Play

Fig 3.5: sample image of natural play area

4. Funding and delivery options

The design stages (concept and detailed) and the construction of local parks such as Mimosa Park are ideally identified within the Capital Works Program for a particular financial year, whereas the construction cost is identified within the Contributions Plan for the suburb/area.

The collected contributions for the established areas of Liverpool LGA are either exhausted or insufficient to deliver all parks and open spaces (new works and upgrade works). Currently, there is a limitation within the collected contributions for the capital works program, which only allows for basic embellishments for a given park. This creates a gap in funds available for the delivery of high quality, versatile and inclusive parks and open space.

Despite its open space zoning, Mimosa Park has not been identified as a contribution plan item. At present, there is no ability to fund Mimosa Park through infrastructure contribution. The Park is not identified as an item in Liverpool Contributions Plan 2009 (Cabramatta Creek/Carnes Hill/Prestons). As such, funds cannot be allocated to the upgrade of this open space from contributions, which require Council to identify and allocate a funding source. The remaining funds for open space in this catchment are required to support open space projects still to be delivered under Contributions Plan 2009.

It is noted that Contributions Plan 2009 identified Peter Miller Park as the key open space precinct within this area. Over 15 years ago, Council invested in excess of $3,000,000 to deliver Peter Miller Park.

It is recommended to undertake further site investigations, including environmental testing to determine the feasibility of the site, develop a concept design and complete community consultation. The high level costing for development and construction stage of this project is estimated at $150,000. Budget phasing is outlined in the table below:

YEAR	ITEM	BUDGET
2020/21	Feasibility Study, Environmental Testing, Concept Development, Community Consultation	$10,000
2021/22	Detail Design, Procurement and Construction	$140,000

The table below outlines a high-level timeline for the project development and delivery stages:

Development stage 2020/21	Estimated duration
a. Needs, demand analysis; and feasibility analysis	2 weeks
b. Site environmental testing	12 weeks
c. Developing concept design (subject to availability of funding)	4 weeks
d. Stakeholder consultation: · Internal Stakeholders · Local community consultation: Liverpool Listens, Letter box drop, community notice boards, Pop-up stalls (subject to COVID-19 restrictions)	2 weeks 4 weeks
e. Review of stakeholder consultation	2 weeks
f. Amend concept design as per stakeholder feedback	2 weeks
g. Resident Notification Letter (Final Concept)	2 weeks
Construction Stage 2021/22	Estimated duration
h. Detailed design	10 weeks
i. Procurement	10 Weeks
j. Construction, establishment and maintenance	20 weeks

5. Conclusion

With consideration to the hierarchy of open space identified in Council’s ROSS Strategy, Mimosa Park is classified as a local park. The park is surrounded by low density residential. As a local park, Mimosa Park will respond to the daily recreation needs of the local community and will serve as a place for relaxation and play. Aligned with the specifications of a local park, this report proposes a natural play space (natural playground), tree planting, grassed informal play area and informal seating benches.

Subject to the availability of funds, a project program is required to be developed to stage the design and construction of the park, inclusive of community consultation.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Currently no budget is allocated to deliver this project.
Environment	Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues.
Social	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Support access and services for people with a disability. Deliver high quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	The risk level of this project is deemed low. The risk is considered to be within Council’s risk appetite.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting

26 August 2020

City Community and Culture Report

COM 03

COVID-19 Impact on Sporting Field Hire Revenue

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Deliver a range of community events and activities
File Ref	203891.2020
Report By	Mark Westley - Manager Recreation and Community Outcomes
Approved By	Tina Sangiuliano - Acting Director City Community and Culture

Executive Summary

The COVID-19 shutdown period has had the effect of disrupting sporting field hirers from running their winter season activities and consequently will then have a flow on effect into the coming summer season.

Council defines the winter season as between 1 March and 31 August. The month of March typically sees winter sports finalising their pre-season preparation for their competitions to commence early April. This year NSW Government restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in late March resulted in hirers taking the responsible approach of initially postponing their season start, and later in April the government restrictions mandated that they were unable to commence their winter competitions.

In June 2020 the NSW Government agreed that local sporting competitions could resume for both junior and senior competitions from 1 July 2020 which resulted in modified training resuming earlier in June. To support the resumption of sport in our community Council supported a redefined 15 weekend winter season, 1 July to 11 October, agreed by the state sporting organisations representing the major football codes and cricket and the subsequent modification of the coming summer season.

As a consequence of COVID-19 sports associations and clubs within the LGA are reporting a substantial loss of player registration and difficulty of fielding sufficient teams to maintain competitions. The reduction in player registrations has impacted the financial viability of some clubs where registration fees represent an important source of revenue. In the case of the Liverpool City Robins Soccer Club their season has been further impacted by the use of their home ground as a NSW Health drive-through COVID Clinic.

Council’s Fees and Charges document defines fees and charges for community sporting groups based on a seasonal flat rate for field use and floodlighting. The fee applied is the same whether the hirer uses the field 10 times or 26 times during the season. There is no ability for the reduction of the fees payable by community sport except through Council resolution.

In recognition of the impact on sports field hirers from the COVID-19 shutdown, this report is provided to enable Council to establish a mechanism for the application of a fee relief plan to reflect the reduced 2020 winter season, the coming 2020/2021 summer season and the other impacts on Community sport.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Endorse the application of approved 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 sporting field fees and charges on a pro-rata basis for the 2020 winter and 2020/2021 summer seasons.

2. Endorse the waiving of winter season 2020 fees charged to the Liverpool City Robins Sports Club.

REPORT

The COVID-19 shutdown period has had the effect of disrupting sporting field hirers from running their winter season activities and will have a flow on effect into the coming summer season.

In June 2020 the NSW Government agreed that local sporting competitions could resume for both junior and senior competitions from 1 July 2020 with modified training resuming earlier in June. The state’s major football codes along with Cricket lobbied support from local government agencies to adopt an agreed winter season length of 15 weeks. To support the resumption of sport in our community, and recognising the advantages of streamlining the winter sporting season to be consistent with neighbouring Councils, Council staff supported the redefined 15 weekend winter season between 1 July and 11 October.

Sporting associations operating within the Liverpool LGA have taken a range of approaches to the redefined season with the majority seeking to operate a reduced season and others electing to cancel their season or run a yet to be determined “spring” competition in the hope that the risk of COVID-19 will be more settled at that time. The reality our community is facing at this time is that there is no guarantee that winter sports will be able to fulfil their redefined seasons due to the potential reintroduction of COVID-19 restrictions that stop sport.

Sports associations and clubs within the LGA are reporting a substantial loss of player registrations. In addition to the difficulty of fielding sufficient teams to maintain competitive competitions, the reduction in player registrations has impacted on the financial viability of some clubs where registration fees represent an important source of revenue.

To support sports clubs and associations, through such a challenging and unprecedented time, a mechanism is required to allow the application of fees that reflects the reduced season. To achieve a reasonable compromise that acknowledges the financial impact of COVID-19 on clubs and recognises that Council continues to incur costs such as field preparation and floodlighting costs, a pro-rata application of Council’s fees is proposed.

Under this formula the seasonal hire fee applicable to a booking will be divided by the number of weeks in a regular season (26 weeks). This weekly amount will then be multiplied by the number of weeks in the redefined season. The pro-rata application of fees will also enable Council to apply consistent fees to competitions that straddle the redefined winter and summer seasons.

The financial impact of the pro-rata application of fees on the 2020 winter season is detailed in the table below. For the majority of sporting codes the application of a 15 week competition will result in a 42% reduction in the fees payable to Council. As illustrated in the table, the income invoiced by Council in the 19/20 financial year for hirers opting to continue their winter competition will reduce by $48,769 from $115,273 to $66,503.

Venue	Hirer	Total full season Charges	Revised Season Competition Length Total Weeks	Proposed revised Charges	Discount on seasonal charges
Amalfi Memorial Park	FC Bossy Liverpool Youth	$ 3,029	15	$ 1,748	$ 1,282
Australis Park	Fight For it PT	$ 215	15	$ 124	$ 91
Australis Park	Commit2fit Personal Training	$ 215	15	$ 124	$ 91
Australis Park	Liverpool Oztag	$ 3,095	15	$ 1,786	$ 1,309
Brownes Farm Reserve	Dion Kallistros - fitness hirer	$ 215	15	$ 124	$ 91
Brownes Farm Reserve	Southern DIstricts Soccer Football Association (SDSFA)	$ 4,640	15	$ 2,677	$ 1,963
Bill Anderson Reserve	Kemps Creek United Soccer Club	$ 535	15	$ 309	$ 226
Blamfield Oval	Preston Soccer Club	$ 2,814	15	$ 1,623	$ 1,191
Bringelly Reserve	(SDSFA)	$ 3,029	15	$ 1,748	$ 1,282
Childs Park	Iron Up Fitness	$ 1,686	15	$ 973	$ 713
Venue	Hirer	Total full season Charges	Revised Season Competition Length Total Weeks	Proposed revised Charges	Discount on seasonal charges
Craik Park	West Sydney Gridiron	$ 2,424	15	$ 1,399	$ 1,026
Craik Park	Austral City Bears Rugby League Football Club	$ 2,142	15	$ 1,236	$ 906
Daruk Park	Casula Lakers Baseball Club	$ 1,663	15	$ 960	$ 704
Durrant Oval	(SDSFA)	$ 6,058	15	$ 3,495	$ 2,563
Dwyer Oval	Liverpool City Cougars JRUC	$ 1,753	15	$ 1,011	$ 742
Edwin Wheeler Oval	South West Wanderers	$ 2,035	15	$ 1,174	$ 861
Ernie Smith Reserve - Soccer	(SDSFA)	$ 2,942	15	$ 1,697	$ 1,245
Freeman Oval	Werriwa All Breeds Dog Training Club Inc	$ 67	15	$ 39	$ 28
Greenway Park	Tekniq Training	$ 1,686	15	$ 973	$ 713
Greenway Park	South West Tigers Junior AFL	$ 4,567	15	$ 2,635	$ 1,932
Greenway Park	Roy Gallucio / The Athletic Hub	$ 2,317	15	$ 1,337	$ 980
Hammondville Park - Cricket	Sydney Junior Winter Cricket Association	$ 384	15	$ 222	$ 163
Hammondville Park - Netball	Moorebank Sports Netball Club	$ 2,241	15	$ 1,293	$ 948
Hammondville Park - Soccer	Moorebank Sports Soccer Club	$ 623	15	$ 360	$ 264
Hillier Oval	All Saints JRLC	$ 3,029	15	$ 1,748	$ 1,282
Hoxton Park Reserve	Liverpool Olympic Sports & Social Club	$ 3,365	15	$ 1,942	$ 1,424
Ireland Park	Liverpool Rangers Soccer Club	$ 5,103	15	$ 2,945	$ 2,159
Jardine Park	Casula United Football Club	$ 3,029	15	$ 1,748	$ 1,282
Kokoda Oval	Sydney Junior Winter Cricket Association	$ 384	15	$ 222	$ 163
Venue	Hirer	Total full season Charges	Revised Season Competition Length Total Weeks	Proposed revised Charges	Discount on seasonal charges
Larry Grant Oval (Landa Park)	Hinchinbrook Sports Club	$ 4,146	15	$ 2,392	$ 1,754
McGirr Park	Green Island FC/Australian North Cyrpus Friendship Association	$ 1,471	15	$ 849	$ 622
Paciullo Oval	Flow Futbol Academy	$ 2,599	15	$ 1,499	$ 1,100
Paciullo Oval	Sydney Junior Winter Cricket Association	$ 384	15	$ 222	$ 163
Paciullo Oval	Liverpool Touch Football	$ 1,753	15	$ 1,011	$ 742
Paciullo Oval	Ultimate Frisbee	$ 3,506	15	$ 2,023	$ 1,483
Peter Miller Park	Liverpool Eagles Junior AFL	$ 2,424	15	$ 1,399	$ 1,026
Powell Park	Sydney Morning Cricket Association	$ 384	15	$ 222	$ 163
Riverside Park	Canterbury Bankstown District Baseball Club Inc	$ 3,711	15	$ 2,141	$ 1,570
Ron Darcy Oval	Kraljeva Sutjeska Social Soccer Club	$ 1,753	15	$ 1,011	$ 742
Rosedale Oval	South West Sydney Magpies AFL	$ 2,706	15	$ 1,561	$ 1,145
Scott Memorial Park	Austral Soccer Club	$ 535	15	$ 309	$ 226
Schell Park	Sydney Junior Winter Cricket Association	$ 307	15	$ 177	$ 130
South Park	Chipping Norton FC	$ 5,350	15	$ 3,087	$ 2,263
Stanwell Oval	(SDSFA)	$ 3,029	15	$ 1,748	$ 1,282
Whitlam Park No.2	(SDSFA)	$ 3,029	15	$ 1,748	$ 1,282
Whitlam Park No.3 and No.4	(SDSFA)	$ 6,058	15	$ 3,495	$ 2,563
Wheat Park	Liverpool Sports Club	$ 3,029	15	$ 1,748	$ 1,282
Winnal Reserve	Hinchinbrook Hornets	$ 3,808	15	$ 2,197	$ 1,611
		Total full season Charges		Proposed revised Charges	Total Discount on full seasonal charges
	TOTALS	$115,273		$ 66,503	$ 48,769

It should be noted that the following hirers have opted to cancel their winter season use and will receive a full refund of fees and charges.

		Total full season Charges Refunded
Peter Miller Park	Club Marconi	$ 2,317
Childs Park Netball	Chipping Norton Netball Club	$ 1,576
Jacquie Osmond Reserve	Southern Districts Softball Association Inc	$ 1,471
Woodward Park Netball	Liverpool Netball Association	$ 7,870
	Total	$ 13,234

Additionally, the Liverpool City Robins Sports Club based at Ash Road Sporting Complex have had their access to this venue impacted greatly by the NSW Health Department’s use of this venue as a COVID-19 testing Clinic. The clinic commenced 14 July and currently is due to finish at the end of August although a further extension is likely. Council has relocated club training where possible however, in recognition of the disruption caused, it is proposed that Council waive all winter season hire fees applied to the Liverpool City Robins. Under the pro-rata mechanism this is a waiver of $4,164.

Venue	Hirer	Total full season Charges	Revised Season Competition Length	Proposed revised Charges	Discount on seasonal charges
Ash Road Sports Complex	Liverpool City Robins Sports Club	$ 7,217	15	$ 4,164	$ 3,054

The ongoing threat of COVID-19 within the community means that there is no guarantee that winter sports will get to complete their season and the pro-rata fees system will allow Council the flexibility to adjust fees payable by hirers should the reintroduction of COVID-19 restrictions further reduce the winter season.

In terms of the 2020/2021 summer sporting season, Council will again align itself with the collective position received from state sporting organisations representing the major football codes and cricket, which defines the season as starting 17 October and finishing no later than 5 April 2021. This represents a 25-week season for full season competitions.

Given the possibility of further COVID-19 impact it is proposed that Council also apply fees for the summer season on a pro-rata basis which allows Council to accommodate sports who have cancelled completely their winter competitions and are planning “spring” competitions that will straddle the winter and summer seasons.

This position will have approximately a 4% reduction on summer season income where the entire summer season is played without COVID-19 interruption.

Community sporting clubs and physical exercise activities conducted in Council’s parks and reserves are a vital part of the creation of connection and liveability of our city. It is important that Council responds to the impact of COVID-19 on these organisations and providers in a balanced sustainable way.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	The pro-rata mechanism will reduce the income invoiced by Council in the 19/20 financial year by $48,769 from $115,273 to $66,503. Fee relief will assist the financial sustainability of community sport during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community.
Civic Leadership	There are no civic leadership and governance considerations.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting

26 August 2020

City Community and Culture Report

COM 04

Collingwood Visitation Precinct Masterplan

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Implement access and equity for all members of the community
File Ref	206666.2020
Report By	Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning
Approved By	Tina Sangiuliano - Acting Director City Community and Culture

Executive Summary

At its meeting on 27 May 2020, Council resolved to prepare a Masterplan for the Collingwood Visitation Precinct (Collingwood Precinct).

The development of the Collingwood Precinct represents a unique opportunity for Council to advantageously position this iconic site in alignment with key growth trends occurring and emerging in Liverpool. Envisioning the Collingwood Precinct as a cultural and historical gateway for local residents and tourists, the site will preserve and recognise the values, virtues, and vision of a diverse community that call Liverpool home.

Collingwood Precinct was listed as an Aboriginal Place, under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, on 6 March 2009. The Aboriginal Place is associated with early engagement, and at times conflict, between colonial settlers and Aboriginal people.

Originally known as Bunker’s Farm, the Collingwood Precinct represents a rare and insightful glimpse into the development and expansion of colonial settlement in the Liverpool region, providing evidence as an influencer of agricultural, economic, and industrial growth for the area.

Currently located at the Collingwood Precinct are the Liverpool Regional Museum, the Collingwood House and Discovery Park. It is a place of significant cultural and heritage value for the Aboriginal Community, coupled with an important colonial history. These factors place the Collingwood Precinct among the most unique places in Liverpool.

The development of the Collingwood Precinct establishes a significant benefit between linking heritage and tradition, local connection, national recognition, and global interest, and has the potential to command national and international attention to install Liverpool as an unmissable travel destination.

The redevelopment of Collingwood Precinct will be a proactive response to the projected economic growth in Liverpool, the projected tourist traffic generated from the future Western Sydney Airport, and the proximity to the City Centre and the Georges River. The Masterplan will seek to further enhance Liverpool’s reputation as a welcoming place for all and provide an opportunity to deeply explore and connect the many cultural, historical, and community-driven aspects that contribute to Liverpool’s diversity by:

· Establishing a First Nations’ culture and heritage centre, with indoor and outdoor areas devoted to telling the stories of and celebrating the culture of the local Indigenous communities past, present and emerging;

· Preserving the post-colonial character and connect Collingwood Precinct to the Museum (and possibly the Library Heritage Section) and the School of Arts, using the Georges River walk/cycleway;

· Connecting Collingwood Precinct to Casula Parklands, Environmental Education Centre, Casula Powerhouse Art Centre and Georges River;

· Increasing accessibility and connectivity of Collingwood Precinct to significant transport modes, and pedestrian and bike networks; and

· Developing the open space and parklands that celebrates the Aboriginal heritage, the colonial history and today’s multicultural city.

This report seeks endorsement for the allocation of funds for the development of the Masterplan for the Collingwood Precinct to include existing infrastructure and assets. A Conservation Management Plan is currently being prepared for Collingwood House, which will be a key reference document for the preparation of the Masterplan. The Masterplan scope will include the cost estimate of recommended redevelopments and will form the basis to lobby the State and Federal Governments for funding.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Receives and notes the report; and

2. Endorses funds of $150,000 – 200,000 in the 2020/21 financial year to engage a consultant to undertake the Masterplan.

REPORT

1. Background

At the Ordinary Meeting held on 27 May 2020, Council resolved to:

1. Prepare a Masterplan for a Visitation Precinct that includes:

· Collingwood House;

· Liverpool Museum;

· New Liverpool Historical Society building;

· An Aboriginal Arts, Culture and Learning facility;

· Café; and

· Car and Bus Parking.

For the land bounded by the Hume Highway, Congressional Drive and Birkdale Crescent Liverpool.

2. Prepare the Visitation Concept Precinct Masterplan design and possible cost and Report back to Council at the 29 July Council Meeting in order to further place on Exhibition for Community Consultation.

3. Lobby State and Federal Governments for funding and include the Visitation Precinct Masterplan in the 10-year plan of Council.

4. Consider the Government initiative for TCorp loans for community projects that could be applicable for this project at the next Budget Review Meeting.

This report seeks endorsement for the allocation of these funds for the development of the masterplan for Collingwood Precinct to include existing infrastructure and assets. A Conservation Management Plan is currently being prepared for Collingwood House, which will be a key reference document for the preparation of the Masterplan. The Masterplan scope will include the cost estimate of recommended redevelopments and will form the basis to lobby the State and Federal Government for funding.

Originally known as Bunker's Farm, the estate was one of the earliest and largest land grants in the Liverpool region, and influenced the economic growth of the estate lands. This played an essential role in the development of agriculture and early industries in the colony. The Collingwood Precinct is comprised of three key assets:

· The Collingwood House and garden;

· The Liverpool Regional Museum; and

· The parklands, inclusive of Discovery Park.

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Figure 1.1: The scope of Collingwood Precinct

2. The historical context of Collingwood Precinct

Aboriginal Significance

The Collingwood Precinct was listed as an Aboriginal Place, under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, on 6 March 2009. The land on which the Collingwood Estate (Bunker’s Farm) is located is associated with the Tharawal, Dharug and Gundungurra peoples. The Precinct is located within the boundaries of the Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council (bordering Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council) and is of significance to the Tharawal and Dharug people.

The hilltop and ridgeline at Collingwood are understood to have been a meeting place for the Tharawal and Dharug people and a vantage point enabling the Country to be observed and monitored. Aboriginal community members have advised that when meeting, it was important for Aboriginal people to be still able to see their own country. It is also understood that this high point was used by Aboriginal people as a look out across the Georges River to the East and the mountains to the West. The lookout provided views across the landscape, which allowed for observations of weather patterns, movements, threats from fire and changes in seasonal vegetation. The 'vista' from the high ground provides a view corridor southeast to the Georges River.^{^[2]}

Aboriginal community members have advised that Aboriginal artefacts have been found in the vicinity of the house and scarred trees were a feature of the Collingwood Estate.

Today, the Collingwood Precinct Aboriginal Place is important to Aboriginal people because the location and outlook provide a connection to Country and culture. The site also continues to be used as a meeting place for Aboriginal people. As such, input and directions on the vision and aspiration for this Aboriginal significant place from the Aboriginal community, including the Aboriginal Consultative Committee, Tharawal and Gandangara Aboriginal Land councils and other key stakeholders will be of high importance. Initial discussions have occurred with Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council on the intention to redevelop this site. In these discussions, Council have highlighted the importance of the land council’s playing a key role in the planning and implementation of the Masterplan.

The Colonial Significance

The Collingwood House Estate is a remnant cultural landscape that demonstrates the changing use and occupation of the site and the significant transition of the place from an agricultural estate to an industrial estate during the 19th century.

The homestead complex is a rare example of a modified colonial Georgian residence that demonstrates the evolution of domestic colonial architecture and its adaptation to the Australian environment from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. It is one of only a small number of houses that remain from the Macquarie period and one of only a small number of examples remaining of the homesteads which once occupied the shores of the Georges River, another being Glenfield Farm. The evolution of the house and its fabric, dimensions, and layout are illustrative of the social and economic standing of its various owners within the colony, their resources, and the genteel lifestyle to which they aspired.^{^[3]}

The Liverpool Regional Museum

Liverpool Regional Museum was opened on 3 June 1989 as part of Australia's Bicentennial celebrations. The museum was initially managed by the Liverpool and District Historical Society, with Council assuming full responsibility for the museum during the 1990s. The museum curates and exhibits items reflecting environmental, heritage, and social themes within South-West Sydney while preserving and promoting Liverpool's cultural heritage, history and stories through collections, exhibitions, and public programs.

The Liverpool Regional Family History Centre

The Liverpool Regional Family History Centre opened in August 2009, with the relocation of the Liverpool Genealogy Society from the Liverpool City Library to the Liverpool Regional Museum. The Centre features specialised family history resources and provides a unique research centre for the study of worldwide family history. The Centre is also home to the Liverpool Genealogy Society Inc. who together with the Council, has a mutual interest in preserving, promoting, and providing access to a wide range of family history resources.^{^[4]}

The Parklands/Discovery Park

Discovery Park was developed and officially opened by Captain JA Shearing R.A.N on 7 March 1970 as Liverpool’s contribution to the commemoration of Australia’s 200^th Anniversary. Originally located at the corner of George and Moore Streets, the site included a relocated obelisk to serve as the centrepiece of Discovery Park and was Liverpool’s contribution to the Bicentennial celebrations of the ‘discovery’ of Australia by Captain Cook.

In 2017, the obelisk was removed from Discovery Park, and in 2018 was relocated back to Bigge Park and restored to its original height and form.

Discovery Park currently has little in the way of embellishments. There is a small garden area recognizing Captain James Cook. There is no play equipment or park furniture.

3. Current context

Current zoning

Total area of Collingwood Precinct (inclusive of The Collingwood House, Liverpool Regional Museum and Discovery Park)	52,396.7 sqm/5.24ha
Current use: · Collingwood House- Normally open for heritage tours, but currently closed for conservation works. · The Liverpool Regional Museum and Family History Centre- Visitors tours, exhibitions, heritage, and other collections · Discovery Park- Passive recreation

Collingwood Precinct, inclusive of the Discovery Park, is zoned under RE1- Public Recreation. Discovery Park is classified as a district level park and is surrounded by a network of local and neighborhood parks and open spaces. The table below provides further information on the surrounding land use and provision of parks and open spaces:

Local context:

The figure below records the existing network of parks and open spaces around Collingwood Precinct. Other local and neighborhood parks include:

Park	Area (sqm)	Classification
Hazel Bradshaw Park	1,587	Neighborhood Park
Congressional Park	557.40	Local Park
Kiwi Grove	3,452	Neighborhood Park
Everett Park	3,914	Neighborhood Park

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Figure 2.1: Existing parks and open spaces around Collingwood Precinct

4. Strategic alignment

The Masterplan will require alignment with the following strategies and plans:

· Liverpool Local Strategic Planning Statement;

· Recreation, Open Space and Sports Strategy;

· Destination Management Plan;

· Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Masterplan;

· Georges River Parklands and Chipping Norton Lakes Spatial Framework - A Masterplan process will be commenced in August 2020;

· Connectivity to the proposed Environmental Education Centre at Casula Parklands;

· Western Sydney District Plan;

· Collingwood Precinct Plan of Management (2011); and

· Conservation Management Plan for Collingwood House.

There is an excellent opportunity for the Visitation Precinct to be a key destination in a regionally significant green and cultural precinct, including the Georges River Parklands, Casula Parklands, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, and the future Environmental Education Centre.

5. Masterplan Scope

A workshop among key internal stakeholders was conducted to formulate preliminary scope of the Masterplan, aligned with key strategic directions and community’s feedback and aspiration for the Precinct. The following preliminary scope was outlined for further investigation through a comprehensive Masterplan process:

· Establish a First Nations’ culture and heritage centre, with indoor and outdoor areas devoted to telling the stories of and celebrating the culture of the local Indigenous communities past, present and emerging;

· Preserve the post-colonial character and connect Collingwood Precinct to the Museum (and possibly the Library Heritage Section) and the School of Arts, using the Georges River walk/cycleway;

· Connect Collingwood Precinct to Casula Parklands, Environmental Education Centre, Casula Powerhouse Art Centre and Georges River;

· Increase accessibility and connectivity of Collingwood Precinct to significant transport modes, and pedestrian and bike networks; and

· Develop the open space and parklands that celebrates the Aboriginal heritage, the colonial history and today’s multicultural city. A welcoming place for all, incorporating music, dance, art, food and passive recreational uses.

Community consultation will be critical in the development of the masterplan and the formulation of the scope. It will likely involve the establishment of a community reference or working group including Indigenous and non-indigenous representatives from the community.

High level program for the Masterplan

There is currently no funding included in Council’s 2020/2021 budget for this project. The engagement of a consultant to undertake the Masterplan process is estimated to cost between $150,000 and $200,000. Council may have to explore the option of redirecting existing funds (if available) towards the preparation of the Masterplan for Collingwood Precinct. It should be noted that Council currently has a shortfall in the delivery of social infrastructure.

Subject to Council’s funding of the Masterplan preparation, the following table presents a high-level timeline for the various critical stages of this project:

Stage	Estimated duration	Estimated Start	Estimated Finish
1. Preparation of the project brief	3-4 weeks	September 2020	September 2020
2. Procurement of external consultants	6 weeks	October 2020	November 2020
3. Preparation of a draft masterplan	16 weeks	November 2020	May 2021
4. Council endorsement of the draft Masterplan			June 2021
5. Public exhibition of the Council endorsed draft Masterplan			July 2021
6. Adoption of final Masterplan by Council			September 2021

Note: Community consultation and engagement is a critical part of the masterplan process. Stage 3 (table above) is inclusive of the community engagement. Considering the historical and Aboriginal significance attached to the components of Collingwood Precinct, a comprehensive consultation with the community (inclusive of Indigenous and non-indigenous representatives) is required, which can potentially prolong the masterplan process.

Conclusion:

The development of the Collingwood Precinct represents a unique opportunity for Council to advantageously position this iconic site in alignment with key growth indicators occurring and emerging in Liverpool. The intended key outcomes of master planning are to:

· Establish Collingwood Precinct as a historically and culturally significant tourist destination strengthening local and regional heritage; and local character of Liverpool;

· Enable the translation of the vision into a key strategic document to lobby for the State and Federal Government for funding; and

· Further enhance Liverpool’s reputation as a welcoming place for all and provide an opportunity to explore and connect Liverpool’s cultural and historical diversity.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes.
Environment	Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes. Protect, enhance, and maintain areas of endangered ecological communities, and high-quality bushland as part of an attractive mix of land uses. Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues.
Social	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Support access and services for people with a disability. Deliver high-quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles, and decision making processes. Deliver customer-focused services.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	The risk level of this project is deemed low. The risk is considered within Council’s risk appetite.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting 26 August 2020

City Corporate Report

CORP 01

Investment Report July 2020

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Seek efficient and innovative methods to manage our resources
File Ref	201823.2020
Report By	John Singh - Accountant - Investments & Treasury Management
Approved By	Vishwa Nadan - Chief Financial Officer

executive summary

This report details Council’s investment portfolio and its performance for the month ended 31^st July 2020:

· Council held investments with a market value of $287 million;

· The economic environment globally, including Australia, suffered significantly from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. The market value of Council’s investment in Floating Rate Notes (FRN) has since improved;

· The portfolio yield was 125 basis points above the AusBond Bank Bill index;

	AusBond Bank Bill Index (BBI)
Benchmark	0.73%
Portfolio yield	1.98%
Performance above benchmarks	1.25%

· Return on investment was $166k lower than the original budget;

· Council’s investment advisor, Amicus Advisory, has completed its review of Emerald Mortgage Backed Securities and recommends Council continue to hold its investments in the “Class A” and both “Class C” securities given current poor market pricing. MBS Securities are now not rated;

· Council’s investments and reporting obligations fully complied with the requirements of section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 and clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005;

· Council’s portfolio also fully complied with limits set out in its current Investment Policy; and

· Council is committed to NSW TCorp’s balanced investment framework and held 19.51% of its portfolio in ADI’s rated BBB and below.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes this report.

REPORT

Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires that the Responsible Accounting Officer must provide Council with a written report setting out details of all money that Council has invested under section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993.

Council’s Portfolio

At 31^st July 2020, Council held investments with a market value of $287 million. Council’s investment register detailing all its investments is provided as an attachment to this report. In summary, Council’s portfolio consisted of investments in:

The ratio of market value compared to face value of various debt securities is shown in the table below.

Asset Class	Jul-20	Jun-20
Senior Debts (FRN's ,TCD's & FRB)*	101.20%	100.75%
MBS (Reverse Mortgage Backed Securities)	62.07%	62.11%
T-Corp Unit Trusts	102.90%	102.81%

*Definition of terms

· Transferrable Certificate of Deposit (TCD) - security issued with the same characteristics as a Term Deposit however it can be sold back (transferred) in to the market prior to maturity. A floating TCD pays a coupon linked to a variable benchmark (90 days BBSW).

· Fixed Rate Bond (FRB) – returns Fixed Coupon (interest) Rate and is tradeable before maturity.

The economic environment globally, including Australia, suffered significantly from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. The market value of Council’s investment in FRN’s has since improved. Council has sufficient funds in its current account and has no plans at this stage to sell off any of its FRN’s to meet its short-term cashflow requirements.

Council is fully compliant with the requirements of the Ministerial Investment Order including the grandfathering provisions. The grandfathering provisions state that Council may continue to hold to maturity, redeem or sell investments that comply with previous Ministerial Investment Orders. Any new investments must comply with the most recent Order. Council continues to closely monitor the investments in its portfolio to ensure continued compliance and minimal exposure to risk.

Council is committed to NSW TCorp’s balanced investment framework and held 19.51% of its portfolio in ADI’s rated BBB and below.

Emerald – Mortgaged Backed Securities

Council’s new investment advisor, Amicus Advisory, was asked on appointment to review Council’s investments in “grandfathered” mortgage backed securities. Amicus has completed its review and recommends Council continue to hold its investments in the “Class A” and both “Class C” securities given current poor market pricing. Notwithstanding this recommendation, Amicus has assessed both “Class C” securities are likely to eventually default. However, Council will continue to receive interest up until default which is likely many years away. Fitch Rating Agency has decided to withdraw its rating on mortgage backed securities and as a result, Council investments in these securities are now classed non-rated.

Portfolio Maturity Profile

The table below shows the percentage of funds invested at different durations to maturity.

Market Value by Issuer and Institution Policy limit as per Investment Policy

Overall Portfolio Credit Framework compliance to Investment Policy

Portfolio performance against relevant market benchmark.

Council’s Investment Policy prescribes the AusBond Bank Bill Index (ABBI) as a benchmark to measure return on cash and fixed interest securities. The ABBI represents the average daily yield of a parcel of bank bills. Historically there has been a positive correlation between changes in the cash rate and the resulting impact on the ABBI benchmark.

The portfolio yield to 31^st July 2020 exceeded the AusBond Bank Bill index by 125 basis points (1.98% against 0.73%)

Council portfolio continues to perform at above benchmark rates despite ongoing margin contraction and significantly lower market term deposit yields. Comparative yields for the previous months are charted below:

Performance of Portfolio Returns against Budget

Council’s investment income for July 2020 is lower than the original budget by $166k.

Investment Portfolio at a Glance

Portfolio Performance

The portfolio yield to 31^st July 2020 exceeded the AusBond Bank Bill index by 125 basis points (1.98% against 0.73%).

Annual Income vs. Budget

Council’s investment interest income is lower than the original budget by $166k as at 31^st July 2020 and will be closely monitored.

Investment Policy Compliance

Legislative Requirements		Fully Compliant
Portfolio Credit Rating Limit		Fully Compliant
Institutional Exposure Limits		Fully Compliant
Overall Portfolio Credit Limits		Fully Compliant
Term to Maturity Limits		Fully Compliant

Economic Outlook – Reserve Bank of Australia

The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate on hold at 0.25 per cent in its meeting on 4^th August 2020.The current 0.25 per cent cash rate is at a historically low level and impacts returns on investment.

Certificate of Responsible Accounting Officer

The Chief Financial Officer, as Responsible Accounting Officer, certifies that the investments listed in the attached report have been made in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Council’s Investment Policy at the time of their placement. The previous investments are covered by the grandfathering clauses of the current investment guidelines issued by the Minister for Local Government.

Independent verification by Head of Audit, Risk and Improvement (HARI)

Council had previously requested an on-going independent review of its investment portfolio by the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) or its representative under delegated authority. At its meeting on 29^th July 2020, Council resolved to discontinue this requirement. NSW Audit Office, as part of their annual audit procedure will obtain confirmation from respective financial institutions and validate Councils investments.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Council’s investment interest income is lower than the original budget by $166k as at 31^st July 2020 and will be closely monitored.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	There are no civic leadership and governance considerations.
Legislative	Council is fully compliant with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 – Investment Order (authorized investments) and with reporting requirements under clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.
Risk	The capital value and return on investment is subject to market risks. Investment limits prescribed in Council’s policy framework is aimed to mitigate these risks.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Investment Portfolio - July 2020

Ordinary Meeting

26 August 2020

Committee Reports

CTTE 02

Minutes of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held on 22 July 2020

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Advocate for, and develop, transport networks to create an accessible city
File Ref	207606.2020
Report By	Charles Wiafe - Service Manager Traffic and Transport
Approved By	David Smith - Acting Director City Economy and Growth

Executive Summary

This report presents the recommendations of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held on 22 July 2020. At the meeting, the Committee considered eight (8) agenda items, four (4) technical discussion items and nine (9) general business items.

A copy of the meeting minutes, incorporating the Committee’s recommendations on the agenda items is included as Attachment 1.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the following recommendations of the Committee:

Item 1 - Kurrajong Road and Wingham Road roundabout, Carnes Hill – Proposed raised threshold across the eastbound approach.

· Council approves the proposed raised threshold for eastbound traffic on the approach to Kurrajong Road/William Buckley Drive/ Wingham Road roundabout.

· The project is to include tree planting and landscaping in the central island.

Item 2 - Sandringham Drive, Cecil Hills – Reconfiguration to permit additional on-street parking.

· Council approves the proposed signs and line marking associated with localised road widening of the section of Sandringham Drive in front of Cecil Hills Heritage Farm.

Item 3 - Seventeenth Avenue, Austral – Proposed children’s crossing and associated signs and line marking Scheme.

· Council approves the proposed children’s crossing and associated signs and line marking scheme.

Item 4 - Flynn Avenue, Middleton Grange – Proposed raised threshold.

· Council approves installation of a raised threshold in the form of asphaltic concrete as a temporary facility until such a time that the road section is reconstructed.

Item 5 - Reilly Street and Gill Avenue, Liverpool – Proposed roundabout upgrade.

· Council approves the proposed raised thresholds and associated signs and line marking scheme.

· The project is to investigate the inclusion of landscaping in the central island.

Item 6 - Soldiers Parade, Edmondson Park – Additional on-street parking.

· Council approves on-street kerbside parking with associated signs and line marking along the western side of Soldiers Parade.

· Council approves installation of a raised median island as part of the kerbside parking works.

Item 7 - Heathcote Road/Bardia Parade/Walder Road intersection upgrade, Holsworthy - Signs and line marking Scheme.

· Council approves the signs and line marking along Bardia Parade and Walder Road as well as a central median island on the Walder Road approach to Heathcote Road.

Item 8 - Kelly Street, Austral – Proposed roundabout and signs and line marking scheme.

· Council approves the proposed traffic facilities including the roundabout and associated signs and line marking scheme.

· The project is to investigate tree planting and landscaping in the central island.

Item 9 - Items approved under delegated authority

· Council notes the traffic facilities approved under delegated authority between 20 May 2020 and 22 July 2020.

REPORT

A copy of the meeting minutes, incorporating the Committee’s recommendations on the agenda items and actions in response to the technical discussion and general business items is included as Attachment 1. It is recommended that Council adopts the Committee’s recommendations on the agenda items as outlined above.

Three Technical Discussion and nine General Business items were considered, and the recommended actions are as follows:

Technical Discussion Items

TD1 - Governor Macquarie Drive, Chipping Norton – Reconfiguration and upgrade to a four-lane road.

Council has received funding to extend the existing right lane from Governor Macquarie Drive (GMD) into Newbridge Road and rehabilitate the section of GMD between Newbridge Road and Alfred Road.

The project includes extension of the existing right turn from Governor Macquarie Drive into Newbridge Road from 80 to 180 metres in order to address queuing during the morning peak hours. In consultation with TfNSW, it is proposed to restrict turning movements at the GMD/ Balanada Avenue intersection to left in left out. The Transdev representative has advised that a revised bus route along Governor Macquarie Drive with a U-turn will be used and hence the left-in left-out configuration would not affect their school bus service. Consultation will be carried out with the local residents during detailed design and prior to construction.

TD2 - Overview of Road Safety Program 2019/2020.

This is an overview of the major projects conducted by the Road Safety Program over the past financial year. A report on the overview is attached in the booklet.

Council’s road safety officers provided an update on the local government road safety program and advised as follows:

· Six child restraint checking events were conducted by Council in the 2019/20 financial year. It was found that 85% of the restraints were fitted incorrectly.

It was discussed and agreed that parents may be given the opportunity to book online.

· A slowdown campaign initiative was carried out along seven local streets. This aims to increase driver awareness on the need to slow down along local streets.

· TfNSW provides funding for workshops titled “Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers” It aims to provide parents and carers further understanding about driving experiences for younger inexperienced drivers. It informs and educates supervisors of the use of the learner driver logbook and license conditions.

· School Road Safety - Council is working closely with schools in the LGA on road safety initiatives. Social media and digital flyer promotions are being made for community education.

TD3 - Anzac Road and Delfin Drive, Wattle Grove – Traffic Management Changes.

Council has received representations to reduce traffic delays along the section of Delfin Drive fronting Wattle Grove Lake. This road section has two bus stops on both sides of the road and a pedestrian refuge.

The concern is that buses at the bus stops delays through traffic. A revised configuration will be submitted to the Police and TfNSW for approval under delegated authority.

General Business Items

GB1 - Hume Highway and DeMeyrick Avenue – Concern about safe pedestrian movements, and request for speed hump, parking restriction and a marked pedestrian crossing.

Council has received representations concerning safe pedestrian movements with a request for a speed hump, parking restrictions and a marked pedestrian crossing at the above intersection. An assessment will be carried out to determine the need for a speed hump, parking restrictions and a pedestrian crossing and if required, approval will be sought under delegated authority.

GB2 - Ernest Avenue, Chipping Norton in front of Market Plaza – Illegal parking along the western side

This road section is currently signposted as “No Stopping” and a bus zone. Hence, the kerbside parking is illegal parking and Council enforcement officers will be requested to patrol and enforce the existing parking restriction.

GB3 - Wonga Road and Compton Avenue intersection – Request for traffic calming devices

The Federal Member for Werriwa has made a representation for installation of a raised pedestrian crossing and speed hump close to the intersection of Wonga Road and Compton Avenue.

Investigation will be carried out and if required, approval will be sought either under delegated authority or presented to the next committee meeting.

GB4 - Projects to be nominated under the Federal Blackspot Program

As part of the Federal Blackspot Program, TfNSW has requested Council to nominate road sections (including intersections that meet the warrant for submission under the program). A list of projects as shown in the minutes was discussed and noted.

GB5 - Line Markings at Talana Hill Drive, Edmondson Park

Councils maintenance team has been requested to carry out the line marking during the month.

GB6 - Cowpasture Road, Hoxton Park Road and Fifteenth Avenue intersection

Clr Harle expressed concern about noisy motorbike movements along the section of Cowpasture Road close to its intersection with Hoxton Park Road/Fifteenth Avenue and requested that the Liverpool Local Area Command patrol the location.

The Police representative agreed to the request and advised that the road section will be included in their patrol and enforcement.

GB7 - Wattle Grove and Delfin Drive

Clr Rhodes expressed concern about antisocial driving behavior at this location due to speeding and traffic noise. She requested the Police include the location in their patrol and enforcement. The Police representative agreed to this request.

GB8 - Potholes at 10 and 22 Harvey Avenue

Clr Rhodes queried whether potholes have been repaired at this location. A response will be sent to Clr Rhodes.

GB9 - Moorebank Avenue, near Church Road accident

The Police representative advised that there has been a recent fatal crash at the intersection and the Police is carrying out investigation into the cause of the crash. It was discussed and agreed that TfNSW would also investigate and if required implement possible signs and line marking.

Budget impact of matters arising from the minutes

Item	Description	Funding, Indicative Cost and Timing
1	Kurrajong Road and Wingham Road Roundabout, Carnes Hill – Proposed Raised Threshold Across the Eastbound Approach.	Council’s minor traffic facilities project Indicative Cost - $65,000. Timing – March 2021.
2	Sandringham Drive, Cecil Hills – Reconfiguration to Permit Additional On-Street Parking.	Council’s minor traffic facilities project Indicative Cost - $50,000. Timing – March 2021.
3	Seventeenth Avenue, Austral – Proposed Children’s Crossing and associated Signs and Line Marking Scheme.	Developer Timing – In accordance with development consent requirement
4	Flynn Avenue, Middleton Grange – Proposed Raised Threshold.	Council’s minor traffic facilities project Indicative Cost - $30,000. Timing – February 2021.
5	Reilly Street and Gill Avenue, Liverpool – Proposed roundabout upgrade.	Federal Blackspot Program# Indicative Cost - $100,000 Timing - March 2021
6	Soldiers Parade, Edmondson Park – Additional On-Street Parking.	Council’s minor traffic facilities project Indicative Cost - $10,000. Timing – November 2020.
7	Heathcote Road/Bardia Parade/Walder Road, Holsworthy – Intersection upgrade and Signs and Line Marking Scheme.	Federal Government Funding under Western Sydney Infrastructure Program (local roads package) Indicative Cost - $1.1m. Timing – May 2021.
8	Kelly Street, Austral – Proposed Roundabout and Signs and Line Marking Scheme.	Developer Timing – In accordance with development consent requirement.
9	- Items Approved Under Delegated Authority	RMS block grant funding# Indicative Cost - $10,000. Timing – October 2020.

# RMS block grant funding has no financial implication on Council

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Provide efficient parking for the City Centre. Deliver a high-quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues.
Environment	Promote an integrated and user-friendly public transport service. Support the delivery of a range of transport options.
Social	Support access and services for people with a disability. Improve road and pedestrian safety.
Civic Leadership	Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.
Legislative	Provide efficient parking for the City Centre. Deliver a high-quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues.
Risk	The risk is considered Low. The risk is considered within Council’s risk appetite.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Minutes - Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee Meeting - 22 July 2020

[1] Stubbs. J, 2016, ‘Liverpool Housing, Population and Social Infrastructure Study’

[2] Heritage Council of NSW, ‘Collingwood, Bunker’s Cottage, Bunker’s Farm’, accessed on 24 July 2020, https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/visit/ViewAttractionDetail.aspx?id=5052418,

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EGROW 05	Street Naming Request - Austral
Attachment 1	Additional information in support of street renaming to Catanzariti Drive

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CEO 01	Local Government NSW Conference 2020
Attachment 2	Draft Program - LGNSW Annual Conference 2020

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Create a dynamic, inclusive environment, including programs to support healthy living
File Ref	194252.2020
Report By	Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning
Approved By	Tina Sangiuliano - Acting Director City Community and Culture

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CTTE 01	Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee held on 22 June 2020
Attachment 1	Minutes of the Enviroment Advisory Committee Meeting - 22 June 2020