Agenda of Ordinary Meeting - Wednesday, 27 April 2022

Order of Business

PAGE TAB

Opening

Acknowledgment of Country and Prayer

National Anthem

Apologies

Condolences

Confirmation of Minutes

Ordinary Council Meeting held on 30 March 2022.................................................................. 6

Declarations of Interest

Public Forum

Mayoral Report

NIL

Notices of Motion Of Rescission

NIL

Chief Executive Officer Report

CEO 01 Endorsement of submission on the Western Parkland City Draft Blueprint & Draft Economic Development Roadmap................................................................. 63......... 1

Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 01 Street Naming Requests................................................................................ 67......... 2

PLAN 02 Post Exhibition Report - Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 Map Amendment 3 - Liverpool Hospital Helicopter Flight Path............................. 85......... 3

PLAN 03 NSW Government Employment Zones Reform........................................... 118......... 4

PLAN 04 Post Exhibition Report - Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 Amendment 93 - additional permitted use for 'animal boarding or training establishment' at 40 Ramsay Road, Rossmore............................................................................ 125......... 5

PLAN 05 Quarterly Report - Clause 4.6 Variations to Development Standards......... 164......... 6

PLAN 06 Kurrajong Road, Prestons - Staged Improvement Options......................... 166......... 7

PLAN 07 Planning proposal request to rezone land and amend development standards in the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan for land at Moore Point Bridges Road, Moorebank.................................................................................................... 184......... 8

Community & Culture Report

COM 01 Report back to Council: establishment of a Multicultural Advisory Committee 191 9

COM 02 Report Back to Council: Liverpool Garden Competition.............................. 196....... 10

COM 03 Aquatic and Leisure Centre Provision - Planning Review........................... 201....... 11

COM 04 Report Back to Council: the 150th Anniversary of Liverpool as a Municipality 213 12

COM 05 Grants, Donation and Community Sponsorship Program............................ 220....... 13

Corporate Services Report

CORP 01 Superannuation for Mayor and Councillors.................................................. 230....... 14

CORP 02 Investment Report March 2022.................................................................... 274....... 15

CORP 03 Writte Returns of Interest – New Council

(to be provided in the Addendum Book later in the week)

CORP 04 Public Exhibition for Community Strategic Plan

(to be provided in the Addendum Book later in the week)

City Presentation Report

NIL

Infrastructure & Environment Report

NIL

Economy & Commercial Development Report

NIL

Committee Reports

CTTE 01 Minutes of the Liverpool Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on 21 February 2022............................................................................................... 285....... 16

CTTE 02 Minutes of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active
Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held
on 16 March 2022......................................................................................... 307....... 17

CTTE 03 Minutes of the Intermodel Precinct Committee meeting held on 7 March 2022 315 18

Questions with Notice

QWN 01 Question with Notice - Clr Kaliyanda - Liverpool Reconciliation Action Plan 323 19

QWN 02 Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Sydney Weekender............................ 327....... 20

QWN 03 Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Mosquitoes......................................... 330....... 21

QWN 04 Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Special Rates and Charges............... 332....... 22

QWN 05 Question with Notice - Clr Rhodes - Junction Road Transmission Lines.... 334....... 23

QWN 06 Question with Notice - Clr Green - Town Halls............................................ 337....... 24

QWN 07 Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - City Deal............................................. 339....... 25

QWN 08 Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Protests.............................................. 341....... 26

QWN 09 Question with Notice - Clr Kaliyanda - Closure of Edmondson Park Commuter Carpark......................................................................................................... 342....... 27

QWN 10 Question with Notice - Clr Rhodes - Current Status of Liverpool Council’s Koala Management Plans and/or Protection Policies............................................ 344....... 28

QWN 11 Question with Notice - Clr Macnaught - Status of the 2012 VPA - Moorebank (New Brighton Golf Club) Brickmakers Drive......................................................... 347....... 29

Presentations by Councillors

Notices of Motion

NOM 01 NSW Government Backflip on Design and Place SEPP............................. 349....... 30

NOM 02 Status of Women Committee........................................................................ 377....... 31

Council in Closed Session

The following items are listed for consideration by Council in Closed Session with the public excluded, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 as listed below:

CONF 01 Question with Notice - Mayor Mannoun - Purchase and Sale of Land on Scott Street Liverpool

Reason: Item CONF 01 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(g) of the Local Government Act because it contains advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.

CONF 02 Proposed Granting of an Easement to Drain Water over Council's land known as Lot 4 DP 1249397 Croatia Avenue, Edmondson Park

Reason: Item CONF 02 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act because it contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

CONF 03 RCL 3071 - Road Rehabilitation and Asphalt Services Tender

Reason: Item CONF 03 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(d i) of the Local Government Act because it contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

CONF 04 Legal Affairs Report - 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2022

Reason: Item CONF 04 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(g) of the Local Government Act because it contains advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.

Close

MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting

HELD ON 30 March 2022

PRESENT:

Mayor Ned Mannoun

Councillor Ammoun

Councillor Goodman

Councillor Green

Councillor Hadid

Councillor Hagarty

Councillor Harle

Councillor Kaliyanda

Councillor Macnaught

Councillor Rhodes

Mr Peter Diplas, Acting Chief Executive Officer

Mr Paul Perrett, Director Corporate Services

Ms Tina Bono, Director Community & Culture

Mr David Smith, Director Planning & Compliance

Mr Tim Pasley, Acting Director City Presentation

Mr Raj Autar, Director Infrastructure & Environment

Mr John Morgan, Director Economy and Commercial Development

Ms Jennifer Chenhall, General Counsel, Manager Governance, Legal and Procurement

Mr George Hampouris, Head of Audit, Risk and Improvement

Ms Ellen Whittingstall, Internal Ombudsman

Mr Vishwa Nadan, Chief Financial Officer

Ms Lina Kakish, Manager City Planning

Ms Anthea Desmond, Acting Manager Communications

Mr George Georgakis, Manager Council and Executive Services

Ms Susan Ranieri, Coordinator Council and Executive Services (minutes)

The meeting commenced at 6.01pm.

STATEMENT REGARDING WEBCASTING OF MEETING

The Mayor reminded everyone that in accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (other than the Public Forum Section), the meeting is being livestreamed.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY, PRAYER OF COUNCIL AND AFFIRMATION

The prayer of the Council was read by Reverend Bruce Hammonds from Liverpool Presbyterian Church.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

The National Anthem was played at the meeting.

APOLOGIES

Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hagarty

That Clr Karnib be recorded as an apology for this meeting and leave of absence be granted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

CONDOLENCES

Nil.

Confirmation of Minutes

Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Ammoun

That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 23 February 2022 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting subject to the following amendment being made to the minutes:

· In the Declarations of Interest section of the minutes (as shown on page 11 of the Council Agenda for 23 February 2022), item NOM 12 Assisting the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce to Support the Liverpool Business Economy has Clr Hagarty’s name twice. The second declaration for NOM 12 should be corrected from Clr Hagarty’s name to Clr Harle’s. Therefore it should read as follows:

During the meeting, while dealing with NOM 12, Clr Harle declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

NOM 12 Assisting the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce to Support the Liverpool Business Economy.

Reason: Clr Harle is a member of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Declarations of Interest

Clr Hagarty declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

Item: COM 01 – Synthetic Sports Playing Surfaces Investigation.

Reason: Clr Hagarty’s son plays for one of the clubs that are mentioned in the report.

Clr Hagarty remained in the Chambers for the duration of this item.

Mayor Mannoun declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

Item: CONF 01 – Public Notification outcome of Proposed Road Closure and Sale/Land Swap of part of Hanwell Serviceway and part of Elizabeth Street, Liverpool)

Reason: Mayor Mannoun believes that one of the consultants involved in that project is a consultant that he has previously engaged.

Mayor Mannoun remained in the Chambers for the duration of this item.

Clr Kaliyanda declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

Item: COM 01 – Synthetic Sports Playing Surfaces Investigation.

Reason: Clr Kaliyanda is a multicultural ambassador for Hockey NSW which has a bit to do with the Moorebank Hockey Complex and advocates for synthetic build.

Clr Kaliyanda (who attended the meeting virtually) will remain in the meeting for the duration of this item.

Public Forum

Presentation – items not on agenda

1. Rod Cutler addressed Council on the following item:

Casula Parklands.

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Mayor Mannoun

That a three minute extension of time be given to Mr Cutler.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

That a further three minute extension of time be given to Mr Cutler.

Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

2. Daniel Kneipp addressed Council on the following item:

No Pub in Casula.

Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Hadid

That a three minute extension of time be given to Mr Kneipp.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

MOTION OF URGENCY

DA-1212/2021 in Casula

In accordance with Clause 8.3 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, the Chairperson Mayor Mannoun, ruled the above matter as urgent and as such it was dealt with at this meeting.

Motion: Moved: Clr Ammoun Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

In regards to the application DA-1212/2021 in Casula, that Council:

Assist the Casula Community Group for Responsible Planning Inc., in whatever ways necessary, to join the proceedings in the Land and Environment Court on this matter to ensure that a vigorous case is made in the best interests of the community;

Reference the successful model/approach that was used by Council’s Legal Team and the Casula Community Group for Responsible Planning Inc. in 2016 for similar court proceedings against the De Angelis Hotel and Investment Group for their proposed Casula Hotel development; and

Councillors be kept up to date on the progress.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Representation – items on agenda

Nil.

Questions with Notice

ITEM NO: QWN 01

FILE NO: 051909.2022

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Goodman - Flood Evacuation Plan

Please address the following:

Does Council have a flood evacuation plan in place for the LGA?

Response (provided by Infrastructure and Environment)

Reference is made to the above question with notice as well as discussions at the Council Meeting of 23^rd February 2022 regarding broader emergency evacuation planning and management issues. The following responses are provided:

1. Flood Evacuation Plan

The NSW State Emergency Services (SES) has the primary responsibility for flood emergency management and evacuation during floods. The SES has accordingly developed a Flood Evacuation Plan for the Greater Sydney area including Liverpool LGA and undertakes emergency flood evacuation during major floods. Known as the Liverpool City Council Flood Emergency Plan, it is a sub-plan of the Liverpool City Council Local Emergency Management Plan (EMPLAN). It has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the State Emergency Service Act 1989 (NSW) and is endorsed by the Local Emergency Management Committee in accordance with the provisions of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989 (NSW).

The EMPLAN is active at all times in anticipation of the need to coordinate support and resources requested by combat agencies, including the SES. The Flood Plan can be viewed via the following link Flood Storm and Tsunami Plans | NSW State Emergency Service.

While Council is not responsible for flood evacuation, Council provides logistic support such as assistance with road closures, following request from the SES and Police. Council also assists SES in identifying flood hotspots by providing flood risk and flood depth maps, identifying properties needing evacuation and roads subject to flooding.

2. Georges River Regional Flood Evacuation Study

While the Flood Evacuation Plan for the Liverpool LGA outlines satisfactory strategies for the evacuation of existing residents from severely flood prone areas, the Plan does not cover the future risk and evacuation strategies arising from continuing development and occupation of flood prone lands along the Georges River. Council is therefore undertaking a broad Georges River Regional Flood Evacuation Study, which is in response to actions identified by the Greater Sydney Commission’s Collaboration Area Place Strategy and the requirements of the Department of Planning and Environment. This study will identify any capacity constraints along key flood evacuation routes and the outcomes of this Study will be crucial in guiding the extent of possible future development of the flood prone lands along the Georges River.

It is possible that while flood free and accessible to the 100-year flood level, evacuation routes could become inaccessible quite rapidly in flood events even slightly over the 100-year event, thus making any emergency evacuation and recovery efforts impossible, with consequent serious risks to human life.

Areas in Moorebank East that are affected by flooding from the Georges River are relevant examples of this. These areas are located above the 100-year flood level and can be accessible in floods up to that level. However, in larger floods they will become flood islands isolated by hazardous flood waters, and it will be quite possible for these flood islands to be completely inundated by hazardous flooding. Because these areas can be isolated and remain inundated by hazardous flooding for over two days, sheltering in place is not considered to be an appropriate primary or secondary flood response. These properties must therefore be evacuated before the evacuation routes are cut.

It should also be noted that the State Emergency Services, as the responsible authority for

emergency evacuation during floods, do not support council approving developments on such flood prone lands unless appropriate access for fail-safe evacuation of the entire

population at risk of flooding is made available. The Georges River Regional Flood Evacuation Study will enable effective discussions with all key State agencies regarding controlled development and occupation of flood prone lands.

3. Flood detention basins

With regards to flooding impacts arising from a lack of or delayed construction of flood detention basins, the following response is provided.

Development of new release areas involves construction of new roads, driveways and dwellings, transforming rural lands to urban housing estates. As a result of this transformation, the volume of stormwater runoff increases significantly and could potentially cause increased flooding unless appropriate stormwater management infrastructure is in place. To mitigate the adverse impacts of flooding and to allow controlled occupation of flood prone lands, Council has developed a flood detention basin strategy which is being progressively delivered across the new release areas of Edmondson Park, Austral, Leppington North and East Leppington.

Until the basins are constructed and operational, the developers are required to construct interim onsite flood detention basins (OSD) to reduce stormwater runoff to its pre-development conditions to ensure there are no adverse flooding impacts or increased flooding on adjoining properties. Following completion of the regional basins the developers will be permitted to decommission the temporary basins and develop the land for residential development. In view of this, it is unlikely that any flooding is caused by a lack of flood detention basins. It is considered that increasing rainfall frequencies and intensities coupled with inadequate capacities of the downstream creeks and waterway systems are the main contributors to flooding.

ITEM NO: QWN 03

FILE NO: 051922.2022

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Harle - Wattle Grove Lakeside Park

With reference to Wattle Grove Lakeside Park, please address the following:

1. Is there a Master plan for Wattle Grove Lakeside Park, if so, how is it funded and does it include provision for the replacement of the North/West timber retaining wall (full of white ants) with a one-time improvement of cut sandstone blocks as was done at Clinches Pond?

2. What more can be done to improve the water quality of Wattle grove lake, short of emptying it and removing all of the 30-year built up sludge, decomposing vegetation and refuse washed into the lake?

3. What is the primary funding source for the ongoing maintenance of flood retention basins in the Liverpool LGA?

Response (provided by Infrastructure & Environment)

A masterplan for Wattle Grove Lakeside Park was developed in 2010 to guide ongoing improvements and upgrades to Lakeside Park. Substantial elements of this Plan have been delivered over the past several years including a playground, outdoor gym equipment, entry statements, signage and landscaping works. The proposed 2022-23 works program has provisions for the installation of solar lighting at Lakeside Park to supplement existing lighting at this location. Funding for the staged implementation of this masterplan comes through a range of sources including General Funds and Grant Funding where applicable.

While the masterplan does not contemplate the replacement of the existing timber walls with sandstone blocks, due to its current condition the walls will be programmed for detailed condition assessment. If the walls are found to be in a poor condition needing full replacement, longer lasting materials such as sandstones will be considered for any replacement. This will be programmed as part of council’s capital works program.

Wattle Grove Lake was constructed as part of land development by the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) in 1993. The Lake was originally constructed as a stormwater detention basin with the primary function of capturing and storing stormwater prior to discharging to Anzac Creek and ultimately the Georges River. However, over the years the function of the Lake has undergone significant change and has now become a crucial part of the local ecosystem, providing habitat to native aquatic fauna as well as a number of exotic and native bird species, including ducks, geese and possibly others, from the nearby Georges River environs.

Following a major fish kill event in 2012, Council has invested significant resources and has worked with numerous consultants including the Western Sydney University to develop a detailed understanding of the underlying factors that are causing the water quality issues. There has been no conclusive underlying reason identified for water quality issues. However, insufficient depth of the lake to allow sediment particles to settle appears to be causing higher turbidity and the appearance of poor water quality.

Over the past few years, Council has progressively implemented a number of recommended water quality improvement initiatives including bank erosion protection works, installation of fountains/aerators, removal of carp and eels and modification to existing gross pollutant traps (GPT) to improve GPT performance. The lake has been included in Council’s ongoing monthly water quality monitoring program.

Council considers that the above measures together with ongoing monitoring of water quality have been successful in addressing the extreme conditions that resulted in fish kills. Results of water quality analysis since 2014 shows marked improvements in the quality of the water. The following graphs show the trends in the various quality parameters that are being tracked for Wattle Grove Lake. As can be seen, there is marked improvements in the key measures including turbidity and nutrient levels.

Wattle Grove Lake - water quality monitoring results (turbidity & temperature)

Wattle Grove Lake - water quality monitoring results (nutrient levels)

A body of water with trees around it

Description automatically generated with medium confidence A picture containing outdoor, water, sky, river

Description automatically generated

Photos of Wattle Grove Lake as at 23^rd February 2022

To assess opportunities of potential permanent solutions to water quality issues, Council has undertaken further investigations, which has shown that a system of Floating Wetland could improve water quality over time. However, the indicative cost for the 8,000 square metres of floating bed required to achieve desired outcome is estimated at over $5 Million.

Regarding emptying the lake and removing built-up sediments from the lake, as outlined above, the man-made lake has now become a crucial part of the local ecosystem providing habitat to native aquatic fauna. Pumping and disposal of polluted materials will have significant environmental impacts within the lake area as well as on Anzac Creek.

3. What is the primary funding source for the ongoing maintenance of flood retention basins in the Liverpool LGA?

Maintenance of all stormwater infrastructure including the flood detention basins is funded through Council’s own general funds and Stormwater Management Service Charge, which generates approximately $1.4M annually.

ITEM NO: QWN 04

FILE NO: 051938.2022

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Pet Adoptions

Please address the following:

1. How does Council determine the adoption fees at the Liverpool Animal Shelter?

2. Is there a process for reducing fees for animals held long term?

3. Does Council conduct regular benchmarking for adoptions fees against other Councils and animal shelters?

4. Has Council considered animal adoption days?

5. What strategies has Council engaged to accommodate no kill strategies?

6. What are the animals being fed at the shelter?

Response (provided by Planning and Compliance)

1. How does Council determine the adoption fees at the Liverpool Animal Shelter?

Adoption fees are based on the cost of veterinary services including a health check, desexing, vaccination, flee treatment and worming. It does not consider daily boarding fees. The adoption fees are included in Council’s Fees and Charges schedule which is approved annually by Council.

2. Is there a process for reducing fees for animals held long term?

Council has a “Pet of the Week” promotion where the fee is reduced. The pet of the week promotes animals that have been difficult to rehome and have been at the shelter for a long period of time. Council also has a reduced fee for rescue groups for such animals.

3. Does Council conduct regular benchmarking for adoption fees against other Councils and animal shelters?

Yes, Council has benchmarked adoption fees against other Councils who rehome their own animals and Council fees are within the range that other Council’s charge. Council reviews its fees annually and reports the proposed fees to Council for approval as part of the Fees and Charges Schedule accompanying the Operational Plan. The fees are also publicly exhibited.

Liverpool City Council’s fees are:

Dog - $364.30

Dog under 6 months - $349.40

Pet of the week - $156.90

Purchase by Rescue group - $41.80 (if already desexed)

Purchase by Rescue group - $156.90 (desexing required)

Cat - $257.30

Kitten - $232.00

Pet of the week - $156.90

Purchase by Rescue group - $41.80 (if already desexed)

Purchase by Rescue group - $115.10 (if desexing required)

Comparison of fees with other Councils who rehome their own animals:

Council	Dog	Cat
Blacktown	$435	$226
Fairfield	$375	$225
Campbelltown	$334.60	$177.50

4. Has Council considered animal adoption days?

Yes, Council has an Adoption Day scheduled for 12 March 2022 and has previously held such days as required. During the COVID lockdown, there was no need for adoption days as most dogs were successfully rehomed in a short period of time.

5. What strategies has Council engaged to accommodate no kill strategies?

Council’s strategies include:

· Employed a permanent Animal Rehoming Officer;

· Employed two Assistant Rangers to take dogs that are microchipped directly to their homes rather than taking them into the shelter;

· Pet of the Week promotion which advertises dogs that are difficult to rehome at a reduced price;

· Advertise available dogs on Council’s social media platforms, Pet Rescue and Savour Life Adopt-A-Pet websites;

· Promotional adoption day (when required);

· Work with Rescue Groups by communicating with them weekly as to what animals are available for rehoming. These are offered at a discounted rate;

· Communicate and build relationships with new Rescue Groups that don’t have an agreement with Council;

· Provide enrichment programs, training, and good care for the animals to assist in the rehoming process; and

· Animals are medically checked when entering the shelter and provided with Vet care when required.

6. What are the animals being fed at the shelter?

Rossmore Vet is responsible for feeding animals as part of the agreement with Council. Animals are fed a mixture of wet and dry food.

Presentations by Councillors

Nil.

Notices of Motion

ITEM NO: NOM 01

FILE NO: 092641.2022

SUBJECT: Don't Leave Local Communities Behind - 2022 Federal Election

BACKGROUND

The next Federal Election is expected to be held in May 2022.

Working in conjunction with its member state and territory associations, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has developed a framework and resources for a national advocacy campaign that will run in the lead up to this election.

Based around the tagline of “Don’t Leave Local Communities Behind”, the goal is to secure funding and policy commitments that will support every Australian council and community, and ensure all Australians have an equal opportunity to share in the benefits of Australia’s post-pandemic recovery.

All Australian councils have been asked to participate in this campaign to ensure a coordinated approach that will deliver the best possible outcomes.

The Don’t Leave Local Communities Behind campaign will promote 17 priority asks in the portfolios of:

· economic recovery

· transport and community infrastructure

· building resilience

· circular economy, and

· intergovernmental relations.

These priorities are based on motions passed by councils at ALGA’s annual National General Assembly and have been endorsed by ALGA’s Board which is comprised of representatives from all state and territory Local Government Associations. They have been assessed by independent economists and would add around $6.46 billion per year to Australia’s Gross Domestic Product while creating 43,444 jobs.

The Don’t Leave Local Communities Behind campaign will run for five weeks, with each week focussing on one of the five portfolio areas. The full list of national Federal Election priorities that will be promoted through this campaign is outlined below:

Economic recovery

1. An initial injection of Financial Assistance Grants to local government of $1.3 billion to support communities and jobs and also resolve the current practice of bringing forward two quarterly Financial Assistance Grant payments each year.

2. A commitment to return Financial Assistance Grants to at least one percent of Commonwealth taxation revenue via a phased approach.

Transport and community infrastructure

3. $500 million per annum for a four-year continuation of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

4. A strategic local roads investment program of $300 million per annum over four years to address road transport first and last mile issues and congestion on local roads.

5. An increase in Roads to Recovery to $800 million per annum (an additional $300 million per annum) and the Black Spot Program to $200 million per annum over four years, while addressing the South Australian road funding anomaly by making the additional $20 million per annum to SA in 2021-22 and 2022-23 permanent.

6. Continuing the Stronger Regional Digital Connectivity Package at $55 million over four years.

7. $200 million over four years to assist councils to develop and implement innovative housing partnerships.

Building resilience

8. A targeted disaster mitigation program of $200 million per annum for four years which will reduce the costs of response and recovery and strengthen community resilience.

9. A commitment to ensuring betterment funding as a core element of disaster recovery funding arrangements.

10. A commitment to include community infrastructure that is publicly accessible and owned, and local government waste, water and wastewater assets under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

11. A Local Government Climate Response Partnership Fund of $200 million over four years to enable planning and preparation to minimise the impacts of climate change in local communities and enable councils to achieve climate neutrality as soon as practicable.

12. $100 million per annum over four years provided directly to local governments to support the capabilities of Indigenous councils and the implementation of the Closing the Gap local/regional voice.

Circular economy

13. Support to provide guidance and advice to councils on how to unlock the circular economy locally, particularly in rural, regional, and remote areas.

14. Support to investigate and, if feasible, implement a national bin harmonisation program that will improve kerbside recycling, reduce contamination, and maximise opportunities for reuse.

15. $100 million per annum over four years to fund local government circular waste innovation projects.

Intergovernmental relations

16. Reinstating local government representation to the primary intergovernmental forum in Australia, the National Cabinet.

17. Ensuring local government’s ongoing voting membership of other relevant Ministerial forums.

ALGA has developed free campaign resources that can be adapted and used by all councils to ensure a consistent and effective approach.

Participating in a national advocacy campaign does not preclude this council from advocating on additional local needs and issues, but it will strengthen the national campaign and support all 537 Australian local governments.

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Hagarty)

That Council:

1. Support the national funding priorities of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), which would contribute an estimated $6.46 billion per year to Australia’s GDP and create 43,444 jobs; and

2. Support and participate in the Australian Local Government Association’s advocacy for their endorsed national funding priorities by writing to the local Federal Member(s) of Parliament, all known election candidates in local Federal electorates and the President of the Australian Local Government Association to:

· express support for ALGA’s funding priorities;

· identify priority local projects and programs that could be progressed with the additional financial assistance from the Federal Government being sought by ALGA; and

· seek funding commitments from the members, candidates and their parties for these identified local projects and programs.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Goodman

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Chief Executive Officer Report

CEO 01

Endorsement of submission on the Western Parkland City Draft Blueprint & Draft Economic Development Roadmap

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Meet the challenges of Liverpool’s growing population
File Ref	119543.2022
Report By	George Hampouris - Head of Audit, Risk and Improvement
Approved By	Peter Diplas - Acting Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary

The NSW Government established the Western Parkland City Authority (WPCA) to coordinate infrastructure, attract investment and deliver the Bradfield City Centre. The WPCA has been tasked by Government with guiding growth and investment for the entire Western Parkland City. As a result, the WPCA has prepared a draft Blueprint and Economic Development Roadmap to provide a central resource on the existing, future, and emerging priorities required to deliver the vision for the Western Parkland City.

The Draft Blueprint and Economic Development Roadmap documents are included in Attachments 1-3 and are available online.

The WPCA states that the Draft Western Parkland City Blueprint continues the fundamental shift away from incremental planning and puts forward the next set of short-and medium-term priorities for Government investment that will leverage the initial $20 billion infrastructure investment and help to achieve the Parkland City vision.

The Draft Blueprint identifies a series of directions for each vision theme of green, connected, and advanced to help guide Government decision making. Each set of directions is accompanied by priorities for Government action that is required to deliver the ambition of the Parkland City vision first established in the Greater Sydney Region Plan.

The Draft Blueprint has a critical interdependency with the Draft Economic Development Roadmap – Phase 1. The Draft Roadmap provides an overarching strategy for how economic growth opportunities for the Parkland City can be maximised, with subsequent phases focusing on key industry sectors.

The Western Parkland City Authority is seeking feedback from the Commonwealth and local government to address the completeness and robustness of its draft Blueprint and Roadmap by 28 April 2022.

In addition to this submission, the Western Parkland Councils, facilitated through the City Deal, is preparing a joint submission. Liverpool City Council, alongside the other Western Parkland Councils, are providing input into this joint submission.

Council’s submission (Attachment 4) articulates that the draft Blueprint falls short in its aspiration to put an end to incremental planning, and to utilise evidence to inform infrastructure priorities. The Blueprint puts forth little evidence to justify infrastructure priorities and instead draws upon existing commitments and aspirations in prioritising infrastructure. Council’s submission states the roadmap has similar issues in failing to deliver a sound economic development strategy.

It is recommended that Council endorses the submission on the Western Parkland City Draft Blueprint & Economic Development Roadmap for submission to the Western Parkland City Authority.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorses the submission on the Draft Western Parkland City Blueprint and Draft Economic Development Roadmap for submission to the Western Parkland City Authority.

REPORT

The Draft Western Parkland City Blueprint is a document developed by the Western Parkland City Authority with aim to shift away from incremental planning. To achieve this the Blueprint puts forward the next set of short-and medium-term priorities for Government investment that will leverage the initial $20 billion infrastructure investment and help to achieve the Parkland City vision.

The Draft Blueprint has been compiled by analysing the gaps in services and infrastructure, the pipeline of future projects slated for investigation, and the opportunities for government action. Appendix A within the Draft Blueprint provides preliminary inputs by local government areas (including Liverpool Council) that may be considered for future investigation, coordination and/ or investment to support the delivery of the Parkland City.

The Draft Blueprint identifies a series of directions for each vision theme of green, connected and advanced to help guide Government decision- making. Each set of directions is accompanied by priorities for Government action that is required to deliver the ambition of the Parkland City vision first established in the Greater Sydney Region Plan.

The Draft Blueprint has a critical interdependency with the Draft Economic Development Roadmap. The Draft Roadmap provides an overarching strategy for how economic growth opportunities for the Parkland City can be maximised, with subsequent phases focusing on key industry sectors.

This overarching strategy seeks to maximise economic opportunities, investment attraction and talent to the Parkland City and Australia. It focuses on leveraging the City’s existing strengths and supporting the advanced industries that will create new jobs for the next generation.

The Western Parkland City Authority is seeking feedback from the Commonwealth and local government to address the completeness and robustness of its draft Blueprint and Roadmap.

Council’s submission articulates that the Blueprint falls short in its aspiration to put an end to incremental planning, and to utilise evidence to inform infrastructure priorities. The Blueprint puts forth little evidence to justify its infrastructure priorities and instead it draws upon existing commitments and aspirations in prioritising infrastructure.

Council’s submission seeks to communicate that the Blueprint:

· Fails to determine the infrastructure needs of established and emerging communities at a precinct level scale and fails to prioritise the need to service existing communities above that of aspirational objectives.

· Fails to provide evidence as to the total cost to deliver the infrastructure required to build the parkland city, nor provides comparisons to the amount / cost of infrastructure in other comparable cities in Australia.

· Largely side-lines Council’s views on infrastructure priorities, and existing Council and State infrastructure strategies and infrastructure benchmarking guidelines.

· Includes planning principles and ‘business-as-usual’ projects as infrastructure priorities.

· Fails to recognise infrastructure that falls between the cracks, such as local and regional community facilities and sporting centres.

· Prioritises infrastructure to serve the Aerotropolis above that of other more pressing priorities in the Western Parkland City.

The Economic Development Roadmap has similar issues in failing to deliver a sound economic development strategy. In summary, the Roadmap:

· Fails to accurately describe all the strengths and challenges facing industries in the Western Parkland City.

· Provides insufficient local / precinct level information to understand and inform relative competitive advantage.

· Would benefit from providing evidence to show that new government offices, infrastructure and services can be a catalysis in the development of new town centres.

· Should be reconsidered, and that the WPCA engages Councils and industry to develop a Regional Economic Development Strategy.

· Greater consideration should also be given to relating the priorities of the Roadmap with the Blueprint (and vice-versa).

It is recommended that Council endorses the submission on the Western Parkland City Draft Blueprint & Economic Development Roadmap for submission to the Western Parkland City Authority.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications relating to this recommendation.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Facilitate economic development.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Utilise the Western Sydney City Deal agreement to provide connectivity across the LGA through infrastructure and social initiatives.
Civic Leadership	Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Blueprint & Economic Development Roadmap Overview (Under separate cover)

2. Western Parkland City Draft Blueprint (Under separate cover)

3. Western Parkland City Draft Economic Development Roadmap - Phase 1 (Under separate cover)

4. Liverpool City Council Submission (Under separate cover)

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 01

Street Naming Requests

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Advocate for, and develop, transport networks to create an accessible city
File Ref	370234.2021
Report By	Danielle Hijazi - Assistant Strategic Planner
Approved By	David Smith - Director Planning & Compliance

Executive Summary

This report seeks a Council resolution in relation to the following street naming proposals:

· Rename Squillaciote Crescent to Driver Street, Austral;

· Exhibit the name Farrier Place to affected Liverpool landowners , for a by-passed section of Elizabeth Drive, Luddenham being undertaken by Penrith City Council;

· Assign the name Regal Lane, Liverpool to an unnamed laneway between Scott Street and Railway Service Way; and

· Assign the name Bushmaster Avenue, Moorebank to a new road to be constructed between Bapaume Road and Anzac Road, Moorebank.

The proposed names have been assessed using Council’s Naming Convention Policy and have been granted pre-approval by the NSW Geographical Names Board (GNB).

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Supports the renaming of ‘Squillaciote Crescent’ to ‘Driver Street’ in Austral;

2. Supports the naming of the bypassed section of Elizabeth Drive to ‘Farrier Place’ in Luddenham, by Penrith City Council;

3. Supports the naming of Regal Lane, Liverpool;

4. Supports the naming of Bushmaster Avenue, Moorebank;

5. Forwards the names to the Geographical Names Board, seeking formal approval;

6. Publicly exhibits the names in accordance with Council’s Naming Convention Policy, for a period of 28 days, following formal approval from the GNB; and

7. Authorises the Acting Chief Executive Officer (or delegate) to undertake the process of gazettal if there are no submissions received during public exhibition.

REPORT

Renaming Squillaciote Crescent to Driver Street, Austral

Council received a street naming request from a resident who recently purchased land in Squillaciote Crescent, Austral (Attachment 1). The resident has concerns in relation to the pronunciation of the street name and the impacts this will have on future residents. The resident referred to the NSW Address Policy and User Manual which states:

Section 6.7.1 Ensuring Public Safety and Service Delivery

Ensuring Public Safety and Service Delivery Road names shall not risk public and operational safety for emergency response, or cause confusion for transport, communication, and mail services.

The resident is concerned that in an emergency they and others will not be able to pronounce or spell the street name which will cause confusion to emergency services, and which may delay an emergency response.

Section 6.7.2 Language

Road names shall be easy to pronounce, spell and write, and preferably not exceed

three words (including the road type) or 25 characters.

The resident also noted that the surrounding street names are all simple and easy to pronounce and write. Figure 1 below shows surrounding street names, including Biffin Street, Hazelton Street, Guillow Road, Hemmingson Road, Lethbridge Road, Kensell Street and Starr Close.

Figure 1: Surrounding Street Names to Squillaciote Crescent.

The street naming theme for this section of Austral is “Early Residents”. Squillaciote was the surname of an early resident of the area.

Squillaciote Crescent was gazetted in 2018 as part of several dozen names commemorating early landowners in the area. Given the need to name several hundred streets in Austral at the time, there was very little information provided in support of each name. Council’s Heritage Officer, the Liverpool Historical Society, searches of internal records and information from Council’s Local Studies Officer could not find any information on “Squillaciote”. However, a spelling variation of the name Squillacioti was found.

The Squillacioti family are known to have moved to the Austral area in the mid-1950s. In 1963 the Squillacioti family were known urban farmers and had established market gardens in Kelly Street, Austral. Members of the Squillacioti family still reside in Austral and the wider LGA.

It is recommended that the name be used for a future park in the locality, to recognise the Squillacioti family and their contribution to Austral. Whilst the name will still be difficult to spell and pronounce (an inconsistency with the GNB’s Place Naming Policy), the name reflects Liverpool’s cultural diversity.

It is proposed that a future report be prepared for Council’s consideration which identifies a suitable future park or reserve to be named “Squillacioti”. Naming a park or reserve after the Squillacioti family continues to provide a connection with the area, without potentially compromising the ability for emergency services to access residents.

Proposed renaming to Driver Street, Austral

In consultation with Council’s Heritage Officer, a new street name has been proposed and assessed using Council’s Naming Convention Policy and the NSW Address Policy and User Manual. The Geographical Names Board have granted pre-approval for the street name, Driver Street.

The name “Driver” is in commemoration of John and Elizabeth Driver, with John being an early land grant holder. John along with his wife Elizabeth, were strong supporters of the Rum Rebellion. The rum rebellion of 1808 was Australia's first and only military coup, staged by the New South Wales Corps to depose Governor William Bligh for the illicit rum trade of early Sydney. The Drivers were one of 16 of the colony’s principal inhabitants who signed a letter in support of the Coup to disband Governor William Bligh, written by John Macarthur, and addressed to Major Johnston on 26 January 1808, the day of the coup.

Elizabeth subscribed £30 towards Macarthur’s expenses for his anticipated trial in England against Bligh. The Drivers received a 200-acre land grant at Cabramatta from their support of the rum rebellion also known as the anti-Bligh regime. John Driver died in 1810 and Elizabeth Driver in 1825

Driver Street is consistent with the street naming theme of early residents for this section of Austral and has been assessed against the road naming principals detailed in the NSW Address Policy and User Manual and has been checked for any potential conflicts using the Geographical Names Board’s online road naming system. The name is easily pronounceable and does not contain unusual spelling.

Farrier Place, Luddenham

Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) has requested Council assist in naming a bypassed section of Elizabeth Drive to Farrier Place, Luddenham in conjunction with Penrith City Council (Attachment 2). The extent of the road is shown in Figure 2 below and relates to a short section of the former Elizabeth Drive alignment near its former intersection with The Northern Road.

The name “Farrier” is named after a person who fits shoes for horses and is in reference to the rural location and stud farms in the area.

Section 6.7.11 of the NSW Address Policy and User Manual 2021 states:

Cross-Jurisdictional Naming or Renaming

Where naming or amendments to an existing road are required, and the extent crosses Local Government or State boundaries, the Local Government with the most residents affected by any naming or proposed change shall take the lead in these negotiations.

As there is only one property within the Liverpool LGA, and two within the Penrith LGA, Penrith City Council took the lead in the road naming process. Penrith City Council’s Street Naming Procedures differ to that of Liverpool, and Penrith City Council has written to their landowners seeking feedback (Attachment 3). No submissions were made with regards to the proposed name change. On 16 December 2021, Penrith City Council advised Liverpool City Council to proceed with the naming request. This report is seeking Council endorsement to publicly exhibit the name for Liverpool’s residents.

Figure 2 Section of street to be named Farrier Place

Regal Lane, Liverpool

A street naming proposal was received in November 2021, to name a laneway located between Scott Street and Railway Service Way, Liverpool as shown in Figure 3 and 4 below (Attachment 4).

The proposed street name has been assessed using Council’s Naming Convention Policy and the Geographical Names Board has granted pre-approval. The name “Regal” originates from Liverpool’s first and only theatre since 1911. The theatre was located at this site before it was demolished in 2014 for the construction of the Quest Hotel which currently stands adjacent to the laneway. The theatre was known as Liverpool Picture Palace, then rebuilt as the grand Butterfly Theatre in 1925 before being renamed the Regal Theatre in the 1940’s. It continued as Liverpool’s only theatre until it closed in the late 1970’s.

Naming the Laneway “Regal Lane” will re-connect residents and visitors to the local history of the site.

Regal Lane has been checked for duplication using the Geographical Names Board’s Online Road Naming System and Council’s Naming Convention Policy.

Figure 3: Location of proposed Regal Lane – Ariel View

Figure 4: Location of proposed Regal Lane – Street View

Figure 5: Photo of the theatre in 1973 (source Liverpool Historical Society)

Bushmaster Avenue, Moorebank

A street naming proposal was received in December 2021, to name a new road to be constructed at the intersection of Moorebank Avenue and Anzac Road, Moorebank (Moorebank Logistics Park).

The proposed street name has been assessed using Council’s Naming Convention Policy and the Geographical Names Board has granted pre-approval.

A Bushmaster is an Australian built military vehicle, designed and first produced in Bendigo, Victoria, in 1998. Bushmaster Avenue is consistent with this section of Moorebank’s Street naming theme (Military) and has been checked for duplication using the Geographical Names Board’s Online Road Naming System and Council’s Naming Convention Policy.

Figure 6: Location of proposed Bushmaster Avenue

Next Steps

· If the renaming of Squillaciote Crescent to Driver Street is supported by Council, the new name will be placed on public exhibition for 28 days. Given that the land is not yet registered, Council does not have future residents contact information. This information will be sought from the developer / real-estate agent, or alternatively, Council could provide the details of the proposal to the developer / real-estate agent to pass onto prospective buyers. Council will also investigate a suitable future park or reserve in the area to be named “Squillacioti” and report this to Council at a future date.

· If Farrier Place, Luddenham is endorsed, Council will write to the impacted landowner and place the name on exhibition for 28 days. Should no submissions be received, Council will inform Penrith City Council and the GNB advising that the proposal to rename the bypassed section of Elizabeth Drive to Farrier Place is supported and that the proposal can proceed to gazettal.

· If Regal Lane, Liverpool and Bushmaster Road, Moorebank are endorsed, the names will be placed on public exhibition for 28 days and letters will be sent to adjacent landowners seeking their input on the proposal.

The following three potential scenarios are likely to arise resulting from exhibition:

1. No objections received - the naming request will be forwarded to the Geographical Names Board for formal approval and gazettal to the NSW Parliamentary Counsel’s Office (PCO) under the delegation of the Acting Chief Executive Officer (or delegate).

Relevant stakeholders will be notified to update their mapping systems - Australia Post, NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service, NSW Volunteer Rescue Association, Transport for NSW and NSW Police Force. A follow up letter would be sent to landowners notifying them of the decision.

2. Objections from the relevant agencies - Council will not proceed with the naming request. The applicant will be notified of the outcome. A report to Council will be prepared for the next available meeting outlining the reason for rejection.

3. Submissions received from the community - if there is a strong community objection, or reason to reconsider the proposed name, a report will be prepared for the next available Council meeting recommending withdrawal of the naming request.

To avoid delaying naming proposals which receive no submissions or objections, staff will treat each naming proposal as separate from one another. That is, staff will proceed to gazette a name(s) for which no comments were made and will only report the name(s) back to Council if a comment was made specific to that/those name(s).

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications relating to this recommendation.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place.
Civic Leadership	Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility.
Legislative	Roads Act 1993.
Risk	The risk is Low. The risk is within Council’s risk appetite.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Street renaming request Squalliciote Crescent, Austral

2. Letter from TfNSW - Naming bypassed section off Elizabeth Drive

3. Penrith Council Community Consultation Letter

4. Regal Laneway Naming Request

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 02

Post Exhibition Report - Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 Map Amendment 3 - Liverpool Hospital Helicopter Flight Path

Strategic Direction	Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Exercise planning controls to create high-quality, inclusive urban environments
File Ref	409704.2021
Report By	Brianna Van Zyl - Strategic Planner
Approved By	David Smith - Director Planning & Compliance

Proponent

Liverpool City Council

Executive Summary

Council resolved at the 28 April 2021 meeting to prepare a planning proposal to update the relevant Key Site Map in the LEP relating to hospital helicopter airspace in accordance with the updated helicopter flight paths. Council also resolved to forward the planning proposal once drafted to the Liverpool Local Planning Panel (LPP) for advice.

The planning proposal was considered by the LPP on 31 May 2021. The LPP advised that the planning proposal should proceed to the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) for a Gateway determination.

At its meeting of 28 July 2021, Council endorsed the planning proposal to amend the LEP to incorporate the realignment of the helicopter flight path. The planning proposal (Map Amendment 3) was submitted to DPE for a Gateway determination, pursuant to Section 3.34 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (Attachment 1).

A Gateway determination was issued by DPE on 17 August 2021 (Attachment 2). The planning proposal was publicly exhibited from 1 October 2021 to 31 October 2021 in accordance with the conditions specified in the Gateway determination. No community submissions were received. State agency consultation also occurred, with all relevant state agencies supportive of the planning proposal.

This report recommends that Council proceeds with Map Amendment 3 to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008, and delegates authority to the A/CEO (or delegate) to liaise with DPE and the Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) to finalise the amendment to the LEP.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Notes the Gateway determination for Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Map Amendment 3) and the results of the public authority and community consultation; and

2. Proceeds with Map Amendment 3 and delegates authority to the Acting Chief Executive Officer (or delegate) to liaise with the NSW Parliamentary Counsel’s Office and the Department of Planning and Environment to finalise Map Amendment 3.

REPORT

Site Descriptions and Locality:

This planning proposal applies to numerous lots (Figure 1) within the suburbs of Ashcroft, Heckenberg, Liverpool, Mount Pritchard, Warwick Farm and Chipping Norton.

Figure 1 - Proposed and Existing Hospital Flight Path

Background:

In late 2020, Council received correspondence from Liverpool Hospital advising that the Helicopter Flight Paths (HFPs) for their main Helicopter Landing Site (HLS) had been reviewed and realigned. Consequently, it was identified that the Key Site Maps in the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (LEP) that identify hospital helicopter airspace should be amended through the preparation of a planning proposal. The effect of such a planning proposal was to ensure the ongoing effective and safe operation of hospital helicopter airspace.

At its meeting on 28 July 2021, Council resolved the following:

That Council:

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

2. Endorses the planning proposal to amend the relevant Key Site Maps in the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 relating to hospital helicopter airspace in accordance with the updated helicopter flight paths;

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

4. Subject to Gateway determination, undertake public exhibition and community consultation in accordance with the conditions of the Gateway determination and the Liverpool Community Participation Plan; and

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

This report addresses point 5 of the above resolution.

A planning proposal (Map Amendment 3) was submitted to the DPE for a Gateway determination, pursuant to Section 3.34 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Gateway Determination:

DPE issued a Gateway determination on 17 August 2021 which included several conditions that were to be satisfied. The deadline set by DPE to complete Map Amendment 3 is 17 May 2021.

Community Consultation:

The planning proposal and relevant documents were placed on public exhibition between 1 October 2021 and 31 October 2021. No community submissions were received, and as such no changes to the planning proposal are proposed.

Public Authority Consultation:

The conditions of the Gateway determination required the following agencies to be consulted:

· Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications;

· Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA);

· NSW Health;

· South Western Sydney Local Health District;

· Fairfield City Council;

· Air Ambulance NSW;

· Sydney Metro Airports;

· NSW Ambulance.

The agency submissions are provided in Attachment 3. A summary of agency consultation including Council officer comments is provided in Table 1.

Table 1 - Summary of State Agency Consultation

Agency	Comment
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications	The Department responded and stated that Bankstown Airport was best placed to comment on the proposal.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA):	CASA stated the proposed modification must be acceptable to Air Ambulance, Toll Helicopters as well as the Technical Aviation advisor for NSW Health Infrastructure and Air Services Australia. Otherwise, CASA raised no objections.
NSW Health	NSW Health responded and raised no concerns or objections.
South Western Sydney Local Health District	South Western Sydney Local Health District highlighted the importance of the helicopter landing site as it is frequently used for critically ill persons who are transported into the precinct by NSW Ambulance helicopters. They identified that strategically, it is one of the busiest helicopter landing sites in Western Sydney. The South Western Sydney Local Health District supported the proposed realignment stating it was considered through their independent aviation advisor in consultation with NSW Ambulance and the Southern helicopter contractor.
Fairfield City Council	Fairfield City Council raised no concern and stated they would review their LEP in their next housekeeping amendment to amend the existing HFP.
NSW Ambulance / Air Ambulance	The correspondence from NSW Ambulance stated that the redevelopment of the Liverpool Hospital helipad and the realignment of the flight path is acceptable and in accordance with their discussions with Avipro and their helicopter operator Toll Aviation. They did not request any amendments or wish to make further comments.
Sydney Metro Airports (Bankstown)	Sydney Metro Airports responded stating Bankstown Airport has no issues with the realignment of the hospital flight path and believe the operators at the airport are all in agreeance with the proposed changes.

Next Step:

Given no community submissions were received and all agency submissions were supportive, it is recommended that Map Amendment 3 is supported by Council and proceeds to finalisation.

If Council resolves to finalise Map Amendment 3 as recommended, Council will liaise with NSW Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) and DPE to begin the legal drafting of the amendment to the LEP. Once finalised, Map Amendment 3 will be notified in the NSW Government Gazette.

Conclusion

Liverpool Hospital is of strategic importance to Sydney and this LEP amendment will help protect the hospital flight path to ensure the safe and effective operation of the helicopter ambulance service is maintained.

The Gateway determination requirements have been satisfied. It is therefore recommended that Council finalises Map Amendment 3 to the LEP, and delegates authority to the A/CEO (or his delegates) to liaise with PCO and DPE to effect the finalisation of the amendment.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications relating to this recommendation.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Facilitate economic development.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Deliver high quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes.
Legislative	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Risk	The risk is deemed to be low. There is risk that if Map Amendment 3 is not endorsed, the helicopter flight path will not be adequately protected and the operations of Liverpool Hospital may be compromised.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Planning Proposal

2. Gateway determination

3. Agency Submissions

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 03

NSW Government Employment Zones Reform

Strategic Direction	Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Exercise planning controls to create high-quality, inclusive urban environments
File Ref	071977.2022
Report By	Riz Afzal - Senior Strategic Planner
Approved By	David Smith - Director Planning & Compliance

Executive Summary

The NSW Government is reviewing and rationalising the business and industrial zones under the Standard Instrument Principal Local Environmental Plan (SI Principal LEP). The stated purpose of employment zones reform is to support a productive economy by enabling business and jobs in the locations where they are needed and delivering on the vision outlined in local and state strategic plans.

The primary change proposed by the Government is the consolidation of existing business and industrial zones into new employment zones as illustrated in the table below.

Existing Zone	Proposed Zone
B1 Neighbourhood Centre	E1 Local Centre
B2 Local Centre	E1 Local Centre
B3 Commercial Core	E2 Commercial Centre
B5 Business Development	E3 Productivity Support
B6 Enterprise Corridor	E3 Productivity Support
IN1 General Industrial	E4 General Industrial
IN2 Light Industrial	E4 General Industrial
IN3 Heavy Industrial	E5 Heavy Industrial
B4 Mixed Use	MU1 Mixed Use

The employment zones reform will result in the following amendments to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (LLEP):

· Replacing the existing Business (B) and Industrial (IN) zones with new consolidated employment zones (E);

· Introduction of new land uses;

· Amendments to the objectives of various zones;

· Amendments to Land Use Tables (LUTs) of various zones;

· Amendments to Part 7 – Additional local provisions;

· Amendments to Schedule 1 – Additional permitted uses; and

· Changes to the Land Zoning Map.

These changes are reflected in the Translation Document prepared by the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) in consultation with Council (Attachment 2). Additionally, a Technical Analysis Document has been prepared to provide commentary and enable comparisons between existing zones and the new employment zones (Attachment 3).

A key change is the rezoning of the Chipping Norton industrial precinct from the existing IN3 Heavy Industrial zoning to the new E4 General Industrial zone. This is supported by Council’s Industrial and Employment Lands Strategy. The proposed change will help this industrial precinct to continue to operate effectively into the future in a more efficient and less impactful manner.

This report has been prepared to inform Council about the proposed amendments to the LEP resulting from the NSW Government’s employment zones reform. This report also seeks Council’s support for the public exhibition of these proposed amendments that will be facilitated by DPE.

A future report will be prepared to inform Council about the outcome of the public exhibition and final form of amendments to be introduced in LEP as determined by DPE.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Notes the amendments to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 under the NSW Government’s Employment Zones reform;

2. Supports the public exhibition of the proposed amendments to the land use tables, additional local provisions, additional permitted uses and Land Zoning Map in the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 by the Department of Planning and Environment; and

3. Receives a further report on the outcomes of public exhibition and community consultation once provided to Council by the Department of Planning and Environment.

REPORT

Background

In July 2020, the NSW Government announced the NSW Planning Reform Action Plan to deliver long term structural reform of the planning system and unlock the productivity of NSW.

This action plan intends to respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic with particular focus on initiatives that accelerate the delivery of projects that create jobs and keep the economy moving. This action plan includes a suite of planning reforms led by the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) including, but not limited to, complying development reforms, building business back better initiatives, and employment zones reforms.

The employment zones reform package was publicly exhibited from 20 May 2021 until 30 June 2021. Council made a submission raising several concerns with the reforms as they were proposed at the time (Attachment 1).

Proposed changes

Employment zones reform will result in the following amendments to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (LLEP):

1. Replacing the existing zones with new zones

Employment zone reforms involve replacing the existing Business zones (B) and Industrial zones (IN) with Employment zones (E) under Section 2.1 Land Use Zones within the Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Order 2006 (Standard Instrument) as shown in Table 1 below.

Table 1 - Existing business and industrial zones, and proposed new zones

Existing Zones	Proposed Zones
B1 Neighbourhood Centre	E1 Local Centre
B2 Local Centre	E1 Local Centre
B3 Commercial Core	E2 Commercial Centre
B5 Business Development	E3 Productivity Support
B6 Enterprise Corridor	E3 Productivity Support
IN1 General Industrial	E4 General Industrial
IN2 Light Industrial	E4 General Industrial
IN3 Heavy Industrial	E5 Heavy Industrial
B4 Mixed Use	MU1 Mixed Use

It is noted that this has required the commensurate renaming of Environmental zones, as indicated in Table 2.

Table 2 - Existing environmental zones and proposed new zones

Previous Zone	New Zone
Zone E1 – National Parks and Nature Reserves	Zone C1 – National Parks and Nature Reserves
Zone E2 – Environmental Conservation	Zone C2 – Environmental Conservation
Zone E3 – Environmental Management	Zone C3 – Environmental Management
Zone E4 – Environmental Living	Zone C4 – Environmental Living

The replacement of zones is in accordance with Table 1 in all instances except for the Chipping Norton industrial precinct. This land is in proximity to the Georges River, low density residential land and open space. This change is supported by Council’s Industrial and Employment Lands Strategy. The proposed change will help this industrial precinct to continue to operate effectively into the future in a more efficient and less impactful manner. Through early consultation, DPE have supported this change as part of the broader reforms proposed.

Figure 1 – Existing Zoning Extract of Chipping Norton (Source: LCC Geocortex)

2. Introduction of new land uses

Some new land uses are introduced in the standard instrument including ‘Goods repair and reuse premises’ and ‘Data centres’. This is to ensure land use definitions within the LEP are updated to include emerging industries.

3. Changes to land use objectives

DPE has prepared mandated and non-mandated objectives for each zone to ensure consistency in application of zones across NSW.

Council has discretion to make amendments to non-mandatory objectives only. Council also can add additional local zone objectives to supplement mandatory zone objectives, subject to DPE endorsement.

Land use objectives of each zone are included in the preliminary translation prepared by DPE (Attachment 2). Additionally, the Technical Analysis Document provides further commentary on proposed objectives for the new employment zones (Attachment 3).

4. Changes to Land Use Table

DPE has identified mandated and non-mandated land uses for each zone to ensure consistency across NSW. Council has discretion in adopting non-mandatory land uses only.

Multiple uses have been added and some have been removed in different zones under these reforms as outlined in Attachment 2. Further detailed commentary and comparisons with the existing zones within the LEP is provided at Attachment 3.

5. Amendments to Part 7 – Additional local provisions and Schedule 1 – Additional permitted uses

Given the new zones names and amendments to permitted land uses, multiple amendments to Part 7 and Schedule 1 of the LEP are required. These are summarised in Attachment 2 and addressed in detail in Appendix 3. Most of these changes relate to updating zone name references.

6. Changes to Land Zoning Map

All Business (B) and Industrial zones (IN) will be replaced by new employment zones (E) on the Land Zoning Map.

The existing IN3 Heavy Industrial zone in Chipping Norton is proposed to be rezoned to the new E4 General Industrial zone as part of these reforms.

The timeline for implementation of the employment zones reforms by DPE are outlined in Figure 1 below.

Figure 1: Timeline for implementation

Next Steps

It is recommended that Council support the public exhibition of the proposed amendments as outlined in this report and which are reflected in DPE’s translation document. These amendments will be exhibited by DPE through a broader consultation process as detailed in their Communications Strategy (Attachment 4).

A further report will be prepared to inform Council of the outcome of the public exhibition and final form of amendments to be introduced into the LEP as determined by DPE.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications relating to this recommendation as DPE will be responsible for public exhibition and associated amendments to the LEP.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities. Facilitate economic development.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Provide cultural centres and activities for the enjoyment of the arts.
Civic Leadership	There are no civic leadership and governance considerations.
Legislative	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Order 2006 Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Council submission on Employment Zone Reforms - 30 June 2021 (Under separate cover)

2. DPE Translation Document (Under separate cover)

3. Technical Analysis Document (Under separate cover)

4. DPE Communication Strategy (Under separate cover)

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 04

Post Exhibition Report - Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 Amendment 93 - additional permitted use for 'animal boarding or training establishment' at 40 Ramsay Road, Rossmore

Strategic Direction	Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Exercise planning controls to create high-quality, inclusive urban environments
File Ref	108678.2022
Report By	Danielle Hijazi - Assistant Strategic Planner
Approved By	David Smith - Director Planning & Compliance

Property	40 Ramsay Road, Rossmore
Owner	Liverpool City Council
Applicant	Liverpool City Council

Executive Summary

Council resolved at the 27 October 2020 Council meeting to endorse 40 Ramsay Road, Rossmore (Rossmore Grange) as the preferred site for a new animal shelter and resolved that a planning proposal be prepared to amend the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 to permit, with development consent, an “animal boarding or training establishment” on the site.

A planning proposal was prepared in response to Council’s resolution and was considered by the Liverpool Local Planning Panel (LPP) on 31 March 2021. Council resolved at the 26 May 2021 Council meeting to support the planning proposal and to forward it to the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) for a Gateway determination.

The planning proposal (Amendment 93) (Attachment 1) was submitted to DPE for a Gateway determination in accordance with Council’s resolution. A Gateway determination was issued by DPE on 16 September 2021 (Attachment 2).

The Gateway determination required State agency consultation. The Rural Fire Service (RFS) were consulted and did not raise any objections to the proposal (Attachment 3).

The planning proposal was publicly exhibited between 22 October 2021 and 22 November 2021. During the exhibition period, Council received 12 individual submissions and a 35-person petition objecting to the planning proposal. The key concerns outlined in the submissions include noise impacts of a future animal shelter, suggestions for alternate sites, loss of open space, future development/land value of the area, flooding, proceeding against the Local Planning Panel’s advice and Aboriginal heritage impacts. A detailed submission summary is provided in Attachment 4.

This report details the post-Gateway actions that have been undertaken, provides a summary of submissions received and an assessment of those submissions, and recommends that Council proceeds with Amendment 93 to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008, and delegates authority to the A/CEO (or delegate) to liaise with DPE and the NSW Parliamentary Counsel’s Office (PCO) to finalise the amendment to the LEP.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Notes the Gateway determination for Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Amendment 93) and the results of public authority and community consultation;

2. Proceeds with Amendment 93 to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 including post exhibition amendments; and delegates authority to the Acting Chief Executive Officer (or delegate) to liaise with the NSW Parliamentary Counsel’s Office and the Department of Planning and Environment to finalise Amendment 93; and

3. Notifies submitters of Council’s decision.

REPORT

Background

Site Description

The Planning Proposal is site specific and relates to Rossmore Grange, 40 Ramsay Road, Rossmore legally known as Lot 1016 within DP 258344 (see Figure 1). The site has an area of approximately 82ha and is irregular in shape. The site is currently used for passive recreation purposes and predominately consists of grassland, with vegetation being concentrated along Wianamatta South Creek to the west. The site is located to the southwest of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSA) and lies within the ‘non-initial’ Rossmore precinct of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.

Map

Description automatically generated

Figure 1: Aerial view of subject site (Nearmap Jan 2021)

The land is partially zoned RE1 – Public Recreation under the LLEP 2008 (see Figure 2). The remainder of the site is zoned Environment and Recreation (ENZ) under Chapter 4 Western Sydney Aerotropolis of State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts – Western Parkland City) 2021.

The planning proposal only applies to the RE1 zoned portion of the subject site under the LLEP 2008.

Figure 2: Existing land use zoning in the LLEP 2008 (subject site outlined in red)

Planning Proposal

The planning proposal amends Schedule 1 of the LLEP 2008 to permit an animal boarding or training establishment at Rossmore Grange with development consent. This amendment applies to the subject site only. No change to the community designation of the site is proposed.

Gateway determination

The planning proposal was forwarded to the Department of Planning and Environment seeking a Gateway determination on 5 August 2021. A Gateway determination was subsequently issued on 16 September 2021 (Attachment 2). The Gateway determination included the following conditions that were to be satisfied prior to community consultation:

The planning proposal should be updated to include the following information:

(a) additional justification in relation to the reduction in accessible public open space as a result of the planning proposal, such as how Council plans to manage the residual RE1 zoned land.

(b) option analysis of potential locations within the RE1 zoned land taking into account any flooding, bushfire, Aboriginal and European heritage, land contamination or other constraints, amenity impact on the surrounding residential properties, future operational requirements of the facility (such as access) and with a view to minimise impact on the RE1 Public Recreation zoning objectives.

The requested additional information was updated in the Planning Proposal Report as required.

The Gateway determination required State agency consultation with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and public exhibition under Section 3.34(2)(c) and Schedule 1 Clause 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

The timeframe for completing the LEP amendment is 16 September 2022.

CONSultation

Public Authority Consultation

In accordance with the Gateway determination, State agency consultation was required with the Rural Fire Service. A formal response from the RFS was received on 11 November 2021 (Attachment 3) stating:

“Based on the review of the information provided, it is advised that no specific objections _{[emphasis added]}to the proposed amendment are raised at this time. Any future development application associated with the subject site must be supported by a bush fire report, prepared by a suitably qualified consultant, demonstrating compliance with the requirements of relevant section(s) of Planning for Bush Fire Protection (PBP) 2019.”

Community Consultation

Following the Gateway determination, the proposal was placed on public exhibition from 22 October 2021 to 22 November 2021. All properties adjoining Rossmore Grange (63 properties in total, see Figure 3) were notified of the proposed amendment by letter.

Diagram

Description automatically generated with medium confidence

Figure 3: Notified properties within the dotted line.

12 individual submissions and a 35-person petition were received objecting to the proposal.

The key community concerns (as indicated in Figure 4 below) include noise impacts of a future animal shelter, suggested alternative sites, and loss of recreational open space if the proposed amendment is to proceed.

Figure 4: Summary of all submissions received by theme

Table 1: Top three community concerns

Key Concerns	Officer Comment
Operational impacts of an animal shelter (e.g., noise, traffic etc.)	A planning proposal is the first stage of the planning process. The operational impacts of the animal shelter will be assessed as part of a future development application. The design of the building and operational management plans submitted at the Development Assessment stage must address future operational impacts. The land surrounding the site is generally zoned RU4 – Primary Production Small Lots, or ENZ – Environment and Recreation. Animal Boarding or Training Establishments are permissible with consent in these zones.
No alternative sites were explored. Suggestions from submitters include consulting with local vet services and the animal welfare league to provide the service to Council.	Council considered several sites and resolved this site as the preferred site for an animal shelter (27 October 2020 resolution). The site selected as a future animal shelter could be designed to be compatible with the existing recreational uses on the site and that land surrounding the site is generally zoned RU4 – Primary Production Small Lots, or ENZ – Environment and Recreation. Animal Boarding or Training Establishments are permissible with consent in these zones.
Loss of public open space.	Rossmore Grange has an area of approximately 82 hectares and the site for the proposed animal shelter will be approximately 2 hectares. There would still be ample area for public open space. Council will update the Plan of Management including an updated Masterplan for the site as a legislative document to guide future park management.

Considering community concerns and noting that an updated Plan of Management for Rossmore Grange is being prepared, it is recommended that the additional permitted use clause sets an area limit for the future animal shelter to ensure that the site is substantially retained for public open space purposes.

The proposed Additional Permitted Use Clause could read as follows and will be subject to review from DPE and the Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO):

30 Use of certain land at Rossmore Grange, Rossmore

1) This Clause applies to land at Rossmore Grange, Lot 1016 DP 258344, 40 Ramsay Road, Rossmore, shown coloured brown on the Key Sites Map.

2) Development for the purpose of an animal training and boarding establishment is permitted with consent, but only if –

a. The land area occupied by the animal training and boarding establishment, and any ancillary structures, occupy no more than 2 hectares of land; and

b. The footprint of the animal training and boarding establishment is limited such that it does not divide public access of the open space in a way that limits its functionality.

Next Steps

If Council resolves to finalise Amendment 93 as recommended, staff will liaise with NSW Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) and DPE to begin the legal drafting of the amendment to the LEP. Once finalised, Liverpool LEP 2008 Amendment 93 will be notified in the NSW Government Gazette.

Conclusion

The Gateway requirements for Amendment 93, including updating the planning proposal, consultation with the required state agency and all submissions received have been addressed.

It is therefore recommended that Council finalises Amendment 93 to the LEP 2008, subject to the refined additional permitted use provision, and delegates authority to the A/CEO (or delegate) to liaise with PCO and DPE to finalise Amendment 93.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications relating to this recommendation.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no financial implications relating to this recommendation.
Environment	Protect, enhance and maintain areas of endangered ecological communities and high-quality bushland as part of an attractive mix of land uses.
Social	Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place.
Civic Leadership	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. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
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. Planning Proposal

2. Gateway determination

3. Rural Fire Service Comments

4. Submission Summary by Theme

5. All submissions (Under separate cover) - Confidential

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 06

Kurrajong Road, Prestons - Staged Improvement Options

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Advocate for, and develop, transport networks to create an accessible city
File Ref	113856.2022
Report By	Charles Wiafe - Service Manager Transport Management
Approved By	David Smith - Director Planning & Compliance

Executive Summary

At its meeting on 2 February 2022, Council considered a Mayoral Report on Kurrajong Road traffic conditions and resolved to direct the CEO to prepare a report considering staged improvement solutions, with suggested funding sources, and to provide a report to the April 2022 Council meeting.

Kurrajong Road is a major east/west collector road between the Hume Highway, Casula and Cowpasture Road, Carnes Hill, being two classified State Roads. The road has been constructed in stages and has the following road configurations:

· Cowpasture Road to Bernera Road – Predominately a four-lane divided road except for a three-lane road section at Kurrajong Road and Mowbray Street.

· Bernera Road to Old Kurrajong Road – Two lane undivided road.

· Old Kurrajong Road to Hume Highway – Four lane undivided road.

Kurrajong Road is attracting increasing traffic flows and the two-lane road section is experiencing traffic delays. Assessments have identified road sections that are experiencing traffic delays and road safety concerns, therefore requiring staged improvement works.

The identified staged improvement works, and possible funding sources are:

Improvement Timeline

Recommended Improvement

Possible Funding Source

Short Term

(0-5 years)

Kurrajong Road / Lyn Parade / Beech Road intersection, Prestons - Replace the roundabout with a signalised intersection.

Indicative cost - $3.5 million.

A submission has been made under the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan (WSIP). Funding allocation is yet to be confirmed.

A submission has been made under the Federal Blackspot program. Funding allocation is yet to be confirmed

Kurrajong Road / Mowbray Street intersection, Prestons - Upgrade the existing priority control to a signalised intersection.

Indicative cost - $1.2 million.

A submission has been made under the Federal Blackspot program. Funding allocation is yet to be confirmed.

Other possible funding sources to be investigated, including Council’s Capital Works Fund.

Medium Term

(5-10 years)

Road widening to four-lanes between Lyn Parade/Beech Road and Cedar Road intersections, Prestons

Other possible funding sources to be investigated, including Council’s Capital Works Fund.

Between Cowpasture Road / Greenway Drive and Sarah Hollands Drive / Margaret Dawson Drive intersections, Carnes Hill –

Restrict right turn movements into the Market Place and extend right turn lanes on approach to Cowpasture Road

Signalise existing pedestrian refuge

Other possible funding sources to be investigated, including Council’s Capital Works Fund and developer contributions.

Fronting Amity College

Fronting Lurnea Public School, and

Fronting Casula Mall

Signalising existing pedestrian crossings

Other possible funding sources to be investigated, including Council’s Capital Works Fund.

Long Term

(10+ years)

Cowpasture Road / Greenway Drive / Kurrajong Road intersection, Carnes Hill - Installation of a pedestrian bridge across Cowpasture Road

Possible Road Safety Grant Funding

A design investigation is being carried out on the two identified short-term improvement works. Subject to funding allocations, these improvements could be delivered in the next two to three years.

The above recommended improvement works can be included in a Kurrajong Road Improvement Strategy to be developed for implementation in the next three to five years.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Notes the staged improvement solutions as indicated in this report;

2. Receives an updated report, following confirmation of funding, on the design and delivery of the two proposed short-term improvement works; and

3. Notes the ongoing work necessary to identify funding sources for the medium and long-term improvements, including Federal and State government grants and potential amendments to Local Infrastructure Contributions Plans.

REPORT

At its meeting on 2 February 2022, Council considered a Mayoral Report on Kurrajong Road traffic conditions and resolved among others, to direct the CEO to:

· Assess and identify improvement solutions for a staged implementation to improve traffic conditions of the road sections experiencing delays.

· Prepare a consolidated improvement road design layout for staged improvements.

· Identify funding sources including amendments to relevant developer contribution plan/s.

· Report the assessment, proposed improvement solutions with funding sources, to the April 2022 Ordinary Council meeting.

This report addresses the requirements of the above resolution and includes an assessment of road sections which are experiencing traffic delays. Council has been receiving representations for these road sections to be improved in the short, medium, and long term.

Kurrajong Road is a major east/west collector road between the Hume Highway, Casula and Cowpasture Road, Carnes Hill, two classified State Roads. It provides direct access to Casula, Prestons, and Carnes Hill, and indirect access to two Prestons Industrial areas along Bernera Road and Lyn Parade. Major developments along the road includes Casula Mall and Carnes Hill Market Place Shopping centres, as well as Prestons Primary School and Amity College (Preston Campus).

The eastern section of Kurrajong Road was constructed much earlier, followed by the western section, and finally a missing section through the second stage development of Carnes Hill, between Carnes Hill and Prestons.

Kurrajong Road has the following road carriageway widths and traffic lanes:

· Cowpasture Road to Bernera Road – Predominately four lane divided road except for a three-lane road section at Kurrajong Road and Mowbray Street.

· Bernera Road to Old Kurrajong Road – Two lane undivided road.

· Old Kurrajong Road to Hume Highway – Four lane undivided road.

Assessments, including previous traffic studies carried out on behalf of Council by external traffic consultants, have identified the following road sections that are experiencing traffic delays, particularly during the morning and afternoon peak periods:

· Between Wonga Road and the M7 Motorway bridge, including the existing roundabout at Kurrajong Road/Lyn Parade/Beech Road

· Between M7 Motorway bridge and San Marion Drive roundabout (particularly in front of Amity College)

· Between Cowpasture Road and Sarah Hollands Drive (particularly in front of Carnes Hill Market Place Shopping centre).

To address traffic congestion and road safety concerns, the following priority improvement works have been identified.

Short term improvements

Replace the roundabout at Kurrajong Road / Lyn Parade / Beech Road with a signalised intersection.

Kurrajong Road /Lyn Parade / Beech Road intersection is an existing four-way intersection with a single lane roundabout. Lyn Parade and Beech Road provides a link between Camden Valley Way and Hoxton Park Road. The section of Kurrajong Road, close to its intersection with the two roads, provides access to the adjoining industrial and residential areas as well as two schools. With this configuration, the intersection attracts significant traffic volumes and currently exceeds the capacity of the single lane roundabout.

Detailed traffic investigations carried out by external consultants have assessed options that included a signalised intersection or road capacity increase with a dual lane roundabout. The assessment identified that, a dual lane roundabout would not have a safe pedestrian crossing facility and therefore a signalised intersection was recommended. Indicative costs of the dual lane roundabout and traffic signals are similar.

A strategic layout of a signalised intersection has been prepared and submitted to Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and has been endorsed for concept and detailed designs to be prepared, subject to funding allocation. Layout of the signalised intersection and recommended medium term four lane road widening between Lyn Parade and Wonga Road is shown below.

A picture containing text

Description automatically generated

Figure 1 - Kurrajong Road / Lyn Parade / Beech Road

Upgrade the existing priority control intersection at Kurrajong Road and Mowbray Street intersection to a signalised intersection.

The Kurrajong Road and Mowbray Street intersection is currently a priority control intersection with a stop sign affecting traffic movements out of Mowbray Street.

Kurrajong Road, at the intersection, has a single eastbound lane and two westbound lanes. Mowbray Street, at the intersection, has a central median island with a gap, which operates as a pedestrian refuge. The carriageway does not accommodate dedicated left and right turn lanes. The existing intersection has a dedicated right turn lane from Kurrajong Road into Mowbray Street and a seagull island to accommodate right turn movements from Mowbray Street.

In the last five years, there have been eight recorded crashes at the intersection, including seven crashes involving right turn movements from Mowbray Street to Kurrajong Road. This crash history meets the Federal Government warrant for blackspot improvement. Upgrade to a signalised intersection have been discussed and endorsed by TfNSW.

A signalised intersection would improve traffic flow and road safety at the intersection. A strategic layout of the endorsed signalised intersection is shown below.

A group of people in a room

Description automatically generated with low confidence

Figure 2 - Kurrajong Road and Mowbray Street

Medium term improvements

Road widening between Lyn Parade / Beech Road and Wonga Road.

This existing road section has a single traffic lane in each direction. The existing road configuration is shown below.

Aerial view of a city

Description automatically generated with medium confidence

Figure 3 - Lyn Parade / Beech Road and Wonga Road

With increasing traffic volumes, the capacity of the single traffic lanes would be exceeded in the medium term. To accommodate the expected increasing traffic and to maintain traffic conditions with acceptable delays, road widening to provide two lanes in each direction as a continuation of the two lanes should be provided at the Kurrajong Road / Lyn Parade / Beech Road intersection. Road widening along this road section would therefore be required.

Restrict right turn movements into Carnes Hill Market Place Shopping Centre and increase the capacity of the right turn lanes from Kurrajong Road into Cowpasture Road as part of redevelopment of the shopping centre.

The section of Kurrajong Road in front of the shopping centre permits right turn movements into the centre. The right turn movements conflict with westbound through traffic along Kurrajong Road and limits the length of right turn bays for turning movements from Kurrajong Road into Cowpasture Road.

The improvement solution is to restrict right turn movement as part of the redevelopment of the shopping centre and to extend the right turn bay from Kurrajong Road into Cowpasture Road and for the right turn movements into the shopping centre to be accommodated via the Cowpasture Road / Main Street intersection, or Kurrajong Road / Sarah Holland Drive intersection.

Signalise existing pedestrian refuge across the section of Kurrajong Road between the shopping centre and Michael Clarke Recreation Centre.

With the shopping centre to the south and the Michael Clarke Recreation Centre to the north of Kurrajong Road, there is a pedestrian desired line across this road section.

As a four-lane divided road, a marked pedestrian crossing cannot be installed. As a result, the existing pedestrian crossing facility is a staggered pedestrian refuge.

During major events, particularly at the Recreation Centre, pedestrians have difficulty crossing the four-lane divided road. The appropriate improvement solution is a signalised pedestrian crossing in the medium term when the warrant for such a facility would be met.

A layout showing the recommended treatments is outlined below:

· Medium Term – restricting the right turn movement into the Market Place Shopping Centre and signalising the existing pedestrian refuge.

· Long Term – Pedestrian bridge across Cowpasture Road

Map

Description automatically generated

Figure 4 – Kurrajong Road / Cowpasture Road

Reconfiguration to provide two lanes on the section of Kurrajong Road from the M7 Motorway past the front of Amity College and install signalised pedestrian crossing.

This section of Kurrajong Road is currently line marked to provide a single traffic lane in each direction. The existing carriageway over the M7 Motorway overpass has a road width of approximately 17.8m and an approximately 2.5m concrete path. This road space can be reconfigured to provide four traffic lanes and a shared path of approximately 2.5m, which would enable line marking to provide two traffic lanes in each direction.

This road section also includes the section in front of Amity College, which has an existing marked pedestrian crossing with a single lane in each direction.

The proposed solution is to reconfigure this section to provide two traffic lanes in each direction and to replace the existing marked pedestrian crossing (in front of the school) with a signalised pedestrian crossing as a marked crossing cannot be installed across four traffic lanes in accordance with TfNSW technical guidelines. A layout showing the recommended treatment is shown below.

A picture containing text, place of worship

Description automatically generated

Figure 5 - Kurrajong Road from the M7 Motorway past the front of Amity College

Such an arrangement would improve road capacity and reduce traffic congestion along this road section.

Reconfiguration to provide two lanes on the Kurrajong Road section fronting Prestons Primary School and Casula Mall and to install signalised pedestrian crossings.

These road sections currently have single traffic lanes in each direction and marked pedestrian crossings.

In the medium term, with the expected traffic volume increases, these road sections would approach capacity and would need to be widened to increase road capacity to ensure efficient traffic flow.

In addition, with the expected increase in traffic volumes, pedestrian delays at the existing marked pedestrians would increase and the pedestrians/vehicular traffic volumes would meet TfNSW warrants for the crossings to be signalised. Layouts of the recommended treatments are as follows:

A picture containing text

Description automatically generated

Figure 6 - Kurrajong Road section fronting Prestons Primary School and Casula Mall

A picture containing map

Description automatically generated

Figure 7 - Kurrajong Road section fronting Prestons Primary School and Casula Mall

Longer term improvements:

Pedestrian bridge across the Cowpasture Road near its intersection with Kurrajong Road.

The existing pedestrian crossing across Cowpasture Road near its intersection with Kurrajong Road to the Market Place Shopping Centre is an existing signalised pedestrian crossing.

Council has been receiving representations that options to construct a pedestrian bridge across this section of Cowpasture Road be investigated. Such a pedestrian bridge would be the responsibility of TfNSW who have indicated the bridge would not be a consideration in the short-term. This is therefore proposed as a possible longer-term improvement.

The bridge would need to be located on the southern side of Kurrajong Road across Cowpasture Road. It would need to be constructed to provide appropriate clearance for heavy vehicles along the section of Cowpasture Road at a minimum height of approximately 5.2m.

Consolidated improvement road design layout for stage improvements

A consolidated plan showing the above recommended staged improvement works has been prepared and a copy is attached.

The consolidated strategic road layout shows the staged improvements in the short, medium, and long terms. The layout identifies work that can be accommodated within the existing road reserve as discussed above.

The identified improvement works were discussed at the March Liverpool Local Traffic Committee meeting. The Committee noted the improvement works and raised no objections. Detailed designs of the improvement work will be tabled at future Traffic Committee meetings, if required, for the Committee’s further consideration and support.

In addition, the Committee noted that improvement works involving signalised intersections at the Kurrajong Road / Lyn Parade / Beech Road and Kurrajong Road / Mowbray Street intersections would be referred to TfNSW for the required approvals.

Possible funding

Improvement Timeline	Recommended Improvement	Possible Funding Source
Short Term	Kurrajong Road / Lyn Parade / Beech Road intersection, Prestons - Replace the roundabout with a signalised intersection. Indicative cost - $3.5 million.	A submission has been made under the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan (WSIP). Funding allocation is yet to be confirmed. A submission has been made under the Federal Blackspot program. Funding allocation is yet to be confirmed
Short Term	Kurrajong Road / Mowbray Street intersection, Prestons - Upgrade the existing priority control to a signalised intersection. Indicative cost - $1.2 million.	A submission has been made under the Federal Blackspot program. Funding allocation is yet to be confirmed. Other possible funding sources would be investigated, including Council’s Capital Works Fund.
Medium Term	Road widening to four-lanes between Lyn Parade/Beech Road and Cedar Road intersections, Prestons	Other possible funding sources would be investigated, including Council’s Capital Works Fund.
	Between Cowpasture Road / Greenway Drive and Sarah Hollands Drive / Margaret Dawson Drive intersections, Carnes Hill – Restrict right turn movements into the Market Place and extend right turn lanes on approach to Cowpasture Road Signalise existing pedestrian refuge	Other possible funding sources would be investigated, including Council’s Capital Works Fund and developer contributions.
	Fronting Amity College Fronting Lurnea Public School, and Fronting Casula Mall Signalising existing pedestrian crossings	Other possible funding sources would be investigated, including Council’s Capital Works Fund.
Long Term	Cowpasture Road / Greenway Drive / Kurrajong Road intersection, Carnes Hill - Installation of a pedestrian bridge across Cowpasture Road	Possible Road Safety Grant Funding

NOTE: A further report will be prepared after Federal Government funding allocations are received on the two proposed short-term improvements.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications relating to this recommendation. However, staged upgrades to Kurrajong Road are outside of Council’s current budget and long-term financial plan.

Council will receive a further report following confirmation of funding on the design and delivery of the two proposed short-term improvement works and any residual financial impacts.

Council will continue to identify funding sources for the medium and long-term improvements, including potential amendments to Local Infrastructure Contributions Plans.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Deliver and maintain a range of transport related infrastructure such as footpaths, bus shelters and bikeways. 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	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding, and services.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Consolidated Recommended Improvement Works

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 07

Planning proposal request to rezone land and amend development standards in the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan for land at Moore Point Bridges Road, Moorebank

Strategic Direction	Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Exercise planning controls to create high-quality, inclusive urban environments
File Ref	124133.2022
Report By	Luke Oste - Coordinator Strategic Planning
Approved By	David Smith - Director Planning & Compliance

Property

3 Bridges Road, Moorebank (Lot 200, DP 1009044);

5 Bridges Road, Moorebank (Lot 100, DP 775780);

6 Bridges Road (Lot 10, DP 875626);

8 Bridges Road (Lot 111, DP 1133744);

11 Bridges Road (Lot 201, DP 1009044); and

361 Newbridge Road (Lot 101, DP 827141).

Owner

Coronation Property Co Pty Ltd and Leamac Property Group

Applicant

Mecone

Executive Summary

At its meeting of 25 November 2020, Council endorsed in principle a planning proposal request from Coronation Property and Leamac Property Group (Joint Landowner Group) for 32 hectares of land at Moore Point in Moorebank.

The planning proposal request proposes the rezoning of the site, amends development standards, introduces additional permitted uses, and introduces site-specific development controls to enable a mixed-use development on the site, which would allow for approximately 12,200 dwellings and 249,364m² of commercial floor space over a long-term period until 2051.

Following Council’s resolution, the planning proposal was prepared and submitted to the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) seeking a Gateway determination. On 12 January 2021, the planning proposal was returned to Council by DPE with advice that the planning proposal (Amendment 90) could not progress until the “the findings of Council’s Regional Flood Study can inform the proposal”.

The Georges River Regional Flood Evacuation Study has now been finalised in consultation with DPE (including the Planning Delivery Unit), relevant state agencies and proponents. The planning proposal report has subsequently been updated to acknowledge the findings of the study.

Council did not delegate to the CEO for any amendments to be made to the planning proposal other than minor typographical or other editing amendments, and therefore this amendment is required to be considered by Council.

The findings of the study have implications for development within the eastern areas of Liverpool broadly and identify evacuation capacity constraints. To progress this planning proposal to a Gateway determination, the planning proposal has been amended as recommended by DPE to include an ‘Adaptive Management Framework’ which would ensure development in this precinct is staged in a manner that is compatible with flood evacuation capacity.

This report seeks Council’s support for the updated planning proposal and recommends the planning proposal be resubmitted to DPE seeking a Gateway determination, consistent with Council’s previous resolution from 25 November 2020.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Notes the Council resolution of 25 November 2020 and supports the additional amendments to the planning proposal to introduce an ‘Adaptive Management Framework’ to ensure development in this precinct is staged in a manner that is compatible with flood evacuation capacity.

2. Resubmits the planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment, pursuant to Section 3.34 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, seeking a Gateway determination with a recommendation that completion of relevant studies be included as a condition of any Gateway determination and that the Department play an active role in the planning process given the strategic significance of this proposal to Liverpool and Greater Sydney;

3. Receives a further report on the outcomes of public exhibition and community consultation.

Report

Background

Council received a request to prepare a planning proposal on behalf of Coronation Property and Leamac Property Group for 32 hectares of land in the precinct known as Georges River North, or Moore Point in Moorebank.

The planning proposal request seeks to rezone the site, amend development standards, introduce additional permitted uses, and introduce site-specific development controls to enable a mixed-use development on the site, which would allow for approximately 12,200 dwellings and 249,364m² of commercial floor space over a long-term period until 2051.

The planning proposal request specifically seeks the following amendments to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2008:

· Rezone the subject land from IN2 Light Industrial to B4 Mixed Use, B6 Enterprise Corridor and RE1 Public Recreation;

· 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 and requirements for the preparation of a development control plan. This Division also seeks an amendment to the Key Sites Map such that Clause 7.22(4) of the LEP applies to the site, which would allow residential development within 50m of a classified road within the B6 zone, as long as it is not within 8m of the classified road.

The planning proposal request also includes an Urban Design Study, which includes a structure plan for the entire ~38.5-hectare Moore Point precinct, as well as studies for the entire precinct.

A detailed report was considered by Council at its meeting of 25 November 2020 (Attachment 1). That report provided the detail regarding:

· A summary of the site and locality;

· A detailed account of the planning proposal;

· Council’s planning assessment, including key issues to be noted;

· The Liverpool Local Planning Panel (LPP) advice;

· Early consultation that had occurred; and

· Next steps following a Council decision.

Council Resolution

Council resolved at the 25 November 2020 Council meeting the following:

That Council:

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

2. Endorses in principle the planning proposal request with the following amendments:

a. an additional 1.5 hectares of open space marked as ‘Open Space Investigation’ adjacent to Haigh Park;

b. a minimum 40m RE1 – Public Recreation zone is provided along Lake Moore;

3. Endorses the Urban Design Study and Structure Plan for the George’s River North precinct, with the above amendments, to guide the assessment of future planning proposals in this area;

4. Notes that further detailed studies, including site contamination, acoustic, flood, flood evacuation and transport impact assessment will be completed post Gateway determination;

5. Notes the offer from the proponent to enter into a Voluntary Planning Agreement and/or the preparation of a Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan to ensure there is appropriate funding for local infrastructure to support development in the precinct;

6. Delegates to the A/CEO authority to negotiate a planning agreement with the proponent, agree the terms of offer with the proponent and report back to Council the details of any planning agreement, consistent with Council’s Planning Agreements Policy;

7. Delegates to the A/CEO authority to prepare the formal planning proposal including any typographical or other editing amendments if required;

8. Forwards a 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 with a recommendation that completion of relevant studies be included as a condition of any Gateway determination and that the Department play an active role in the planning process given the strategic significance of this proposal to Liverpool and Greater Sydney; and

9. Receives a further report on the outcomes of public exhibition and community consultation.

Correspondence with the Department of Planning and Environment

Of specific relevance are the following letters:

· On 12 January 2021, a letter (Attachment 2) was received from DPE outlining that the planning proposal (Amendment 90) could not progress until the “the findings of Council’s Regional Flood Study can inform the proposal”.

· Council wrote to both DPE and the NSW Premier’s Office “requesting greater collaboration regarding planning for the Moore Point precinct”.

· DPE provided a letter on 22 February 2022 to the proponent outlining next steps for the proposal, specifically outlining:

“Given the evacuation constraints and local infrastructure capacity, Liverpool Council needs to determine how it prioritises the planning proposals in the Collaboration Area. Council will also need to consider the potential staging and yield of each proposal to ensure the cumulative development does not exceed the evacuation capacity. Once Council has considered these issues and resubmitted the planning proposal, the Department can consider the Gateway determination.”

Georges River Regional Flood Evacuation Study

The Georges River Regional Flood Evacuation Study (Attachment 3) has now been finalised in consultation with DPE (including the Planning Delivery Unit), relevant state agencies and proponents. In summary, the study model’s road capacity to determine whether development (existing and proposed) can evacuate within the available flood warning time given a 100% evacuation compliance rate as required by the State Emergency Service (SES).

In summary, the study finds that there is restricted capacity for additional development within the floodplain areas of the Liverpool Collaboration Area and Moorebank East. In considering future outcomes, including active planning proposal, the model indicates that during evacuation in a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF), tens of thousands of vehicles attempting to evacuate would not be able to given the capacity constraints.

Evacuation capacity has been investigated at a high level for the large planning proposals modelled. This high-level ‘spare’ capacity calculations indicates that for Moore Point there is potential spare capacity for 5,565 evacuating vehicles (the current planning proposal is estimated to generate 25,088 vehicles, however this may reduce depending on DPE requirements for car parking rates for this precinct). This “spare capacity” needs to be further modelled to confirm the impact of potentially reduced vehicle numbers, i.e., reducing development yield or reduced car parking rates. DPE and Transport for NSW will also need to be engaged at the Gateway stage to agree to appropriate rates of cars per dwelling / commercial space.

The study recommends a reduction in the scale of development proposed for Moore Point and/or mechanisms investigated to allow for additional evacuation capacity, including through:

· Development of an improved warning system to improve warning timeframes;

· Provide supporting road upgrades, contraflow traffic arrangements and/or intelligent traffic systems (ITS); and

· Alternatives to private motor vehicle evacuation is catered for through mass transport, pedestrian evacuation or sheltering in place where appropriate.

Next Steps for the Planning Proposal

After meetings with the proponent and DPE, it was agreed that the proposal can progress once the Georges River Regional Flood Evacuation Study is addressed. Prior to a Gateway determination, this process need not be definitive given the work still to be completed including additional studies, design refinements, and the development of supporting elements.

Accordingly, the planning proposal report (Attachment 4) has been updated to acknowledge the findings of the study. The report identifies the need for an ‘Adaptive Management Framework’ to be developed and implemented to ensure development is staged in a manner compatible with flood evacuation capacity for the safety of current and future residents, workers and visitors. This ‘Adaptive Management Framework’ will be developed at the post-Gateway stage in consultation with the proponent, DPE, and relevant state agencies.

Conclusion

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no direct financial implications relating to this recommendation.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities. Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes. Facilitate economic development.
Environment	Manage the environmental health of waterways. Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes. Support the delivery of a range of transport options.
Social	Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place. 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. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.
Legislative	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Council Report and Resolution - 25 November 2020 (Under separate cover)

2. DPE Letter to Council - 12 January 2021 (Under separate cover)

3. Georges River Flood Evacuation Modelling Report Final (Under separate cover)

4. Revised Planning Proposal (Under separate cover)

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Community & Culture Report

COM 01

Report back to Council: establishment of a Multicultural Advisory Committee

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and recognise heritage
File Ref	094839.2022
Report By	Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning
Approved By	Tina Bono - Director Community & Culture

Executive Summary

At its meeting on 2 February 2022, Council moved a motion to:

5. Receive a report on re-establishing a Multicultural Advisory Committee.

By way of background, Council has over the years endeavored to establish formal platforms of engagement with Liverpool’s Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community groups as means of creating opens line of communication, to harness community skills and leadership and promote accessible services for the wider community. However, these attempts had experienced multiple operational challenges relating to structure, appointment of membership, agenda scope, attendance and cost. Many of the functions for engagement with CALD communities envisaged to be delivered through these platforms have since submersed and integrated into Council strategies, operational plans, consultation activities and ongoing work with the CALD sector and community. The CALD community engagement within this setting have been regularly reviewed and changes are made progressively.

Council’s Community Development team are currently preparing a four-year draft CALD Strategy to be presented to Council for consideration. This high-level strategy will guide and inform Council in addressing priorities for local CALD communities and outline Council’s goals and objectives for this key cohort by setting clear targets, including engagement. Further, Council is working closely with key community organisations to review and re-establish the Local Refugee Action Plan (LRAP) which will provide a coordinated response to the increasing settlement of refugee in Liverpool and South-West Sydney more broadly. The CALD Strategy and LRAP will identify key priorities for CALD communities over the next few years. It will also identify the engagement and consultation directions and mechanisms required to work with the CALD community groups and other stakeholders. Mechanisms of formal engagement with CALD specific community groups, particularly those marginalised and new and emerging communities, is being explored through this Strategy.

This report provides background information on Council’s previously trialled (Multicultural Advisory Committee) MAC, and the current work being undertaken in developing a new CALD Strategy for Council and an updated Liverpool Refugee Action Plan (LRAP) in collaboration with key stakeholders. The report recommends that the establishment of a MAC is postponed until the updated CALD Strategy and LRAP are completed.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes this report.

REPORT

Background

Council, over the years, has endeavored to establish formal platforms to engage with Liverpool’s Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community groups. In recent times, during 2012 and 2017, Council resolved to establish a Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC), Ethnic Leaders Forum and the Multicultural Forum (cultural dinners). This demonstrates Council’s ongoing commitment to work with our diverse community groups. They aimed to provide avenues for open lines of communication between Council and CALD community groups to advice and inform polices, programs and services.

However, operationalising these platforms of engagement proved to be problematic, failed to formulate a charter and resulted in dissolving them. The key challenges found to be:

· Inability to reach a consensus as to the optimal structural and consultative arrangements to drive outcomes sought through these platforms;

· The selection process to appoint the community groups inclusively found to be challenging due to the various factions amongst local CALD communities;

· Some served as little more than an information sharing activity rather than a strategic forum to inform programs and advocacy;

· Attendance at meetings and interest began to wane; and

· Cultural dinners proved to be too costly.

Many of the functions envisaged to be delivered through these platforms were subsumed under the umbrella of the then Multicultural Strategy and Action Plan, Local Refugee Action Plan, consultation activities and the ongoing programs and activities in collaboration with the local refugee and migrant services and community groups. Council has continued to utilise existing networks and forums as the means by which channels of communication are maintained between Council and the various ethnic communities within Liverpool.

In addition to Council’s own experiences and challenges, Council officers have researched the engagement methods of other councils with similar community profile. This research indicated that:

· Not all councils have a MAC;

· Many councils have set up formal engagement platforms and were dissolved due to similar challenges as those experienced previously by Liverpool and/or once they had established a sector Action Plan or CALD Strategy; and

· Councils have suggested that their MAC lost its strategic focus as more operational issues such as roads, parking and facilities were discussed.

CALD Strategy 2022 – 2026

Council’s Community Development team are currently preparing a four-year draft Strategy to be presented to Council for consideration. This high-level strategy will guide and inform Council in addressing priorities for local CALD communities and outline Council’s goals and objectives for this key cohort by setting clear targets to work with the CALD sector in Liverpool. It will consolidate Council’s strategic directions and actions relating to engagement, participation and support to Liverpool’s CALD community and services. The Strategy will respond to the increasingly diverse and complex needs of the CALD communities within the Liverpool LGA and the challenges exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Phase one of developing the new Strategy, including data review and analysis, and a consultation survey with the local CALD services sector and other relevant government and non-government organisations which is currently underway. The consultation survey is designed to assist Council’s convening role, to identify and or reconcile key priorities across the CALD services landscape to better understand the gaps and opportunities for collective response and action. Following this consultation process, the draft Strategy will be presented to Council for consideration and to place on public exhibition for broader community feedback. It is anticipated that this Strategy will be presented to Council in mid-2022.

Further, Council is working closely with the WSMRC, Settlement Services International (SSI) and other key community organisations to review and re-establish the Local Refugee Action Plan (LRAP). Initially created in 2016, the LRAP provides a coordinated response to the increasing settlement of refugee in Liverpool and South-West Sydney more broadly. The LRAP set out actions to work alongside the Liverpool Refugee and Migrant Interagency (LRMI) to promote and increase social cohesion and community engagement, education and employment opportunities, and health and wellbeing initiatives for CALD communities across the Liverpool LGA. The updated iteration of the LRAP will focus on post-pandemic recovery and re-engagement with CALD communities, as well as providing clear direction for the collaborative work of the LRMI in supporting CALD communities in Liverpool. Whilst this is to be further investigated, it is likely that priorities and agenda of the MAC will overlap with the above platforms.

The CALD Strategy and LRAP will identify key priorities for CALD communities over the next few years. It will also identify the engagement and consultation directions and mechanisms required to work with the CALD community groups and other stakeholders.

Establishment of a MAC

In light of the development of the CALD Strategy and the re-establishment of the Local Refugee Action Plan, it is recommended that the need for establishment of a MAC is postponed and to be considered with a strategic intent aligned to the CALD Strategy. Mechanisms of formal engagement with CALD specific community groups, particularly those marginalised and new and emerging communities, is being explored through this Strategy.

Should Council resolve to establish the MAC ahead of receiving the CALD Strategy and the completion of LRAP, the following considerations are recommended:

· To develop a Terms of Reference (ToR) or Charter that clearly defines purpose, functions, outcomes, membership etc.;

· Members are appointed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process; to demonstrate how they will contribute to functions and outcomes of the MAC;

· The membership to include a mixture of representatives from government and non-government agencies and community members working together, and set a time limit on membership; and

· Allocation of adequate budget.

Recommendation

In consideration of the previous experiences and challenges, and the present work being conducted in this space, it is recommended that Council defer the establishment of a MAC until the updated CALD Strategy and LRAP are completed; and it to be considered within a strategic intent aligned with the outcomes of the new CALD Strategy.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications relating to this recommendation.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community. Promote community harmony and address discrimination.
Civic Leadership	Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Facilitate the development of community leaders. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. 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.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Community & Culture Report

COM 02

Report Back to Council: Liverpool Garden Competition

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Deliver a range of community events and activities
File Ref	106490.2022
Report By	Craig Donarski - Director Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
Approved By	Tina Bono - Director Community & Culture

Executive Summary

At its meeting on 2 February 2022, Council resolved:

That Council:

1. Develop an outline for a Spring Garden Competition for our local community by the April 2022 Council meeting;

2. Identify the costs and resources required for such an initiative; and

3. That a “Best Rural Garden” category also be considered for inclusion.

Council officers have since developed a proposed model for the Spring Garden Competition (SGC) which seeks to address the following outcomes:

· To encourage pride in our streetscapes and local communities;

· Create teaching and learning opportunities for people within our communities who are interested in gardens and gardening and;

· An opportunity to help more people within our community understand the principles and practices of sustainable gardening.

The SGC will engage and encourage entries from a range of community members including individual gardeners, families, community groups, cultural groups, gardeners with different abilities, commercial organisations and school communities.

It is anticipated that Council’s support for the project will be provided through existing resources and in-kind support.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the proposed model for the Spring Garden Competition, to allow forward planning to commence.

REPORT

In February 2022 Council resolved to develop an outline for a Spring Garden Competition (SGC) for our local community and the costs and resources required for this initiative.

The Liverpool SGC will seek to provide the community with an opportunity to encourage community pride and the beautification of our city and suburbs. A renewed Liverpool SGC would exist predominately online through a digital marketing campaign, encouraging entrants to submit dynamic photos and videos of their beloved gardens to share with the Liverpool community.

A new event model is proposed within this report which considers the learnings from the previous format of the SCG which ran until 2015. New initiatives include innovative new digital and marketing approaches to bring about further community participation and broader engagement.

The proposed campaign commencement date is August 2022.

Competition and Promotion

Submissions would be collected through Council’s website and reviewed collectively by the Events and Comms teams. A selection of these entries from across the different categories will be shared on Council’s social media channels throughout the promotional period to encourage further entries, creating a friendly and fun competitive spirit.

Prior to the competition period there is opportunity for capacity-building workshops and information distribution on gardening, landscaping, balcony gardens and sustainability that will be presented in conjunction with Councils’ Environment team, Library and Community Development to encourage new interest in garden care and new entrants to the competition.

Proposed Timeline

· Lead-in Campaign – 1 August 2022

· Entries Open – 29 August 2022

· Entries Close – 16 September 2022

· Judging of Entries – 26 September 2022

· Winners Announced – 5 October 2022

The competition will be best served predominately by digital marketing campaign, with promotion of the competition circulated through Liverpool Life eDM and social media. In addition flyers and posters will be distributed to Council facilities such as the library, community centres, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Museum and Customer Service to reach those who may not otherwise be reached digitally.

Council will also engage with and distribute marketing material to relevant and associated local businesses such as local garden centres, Bunnings stores, parks and partner organisations.

Council has recommended 10 categories for the Spring Garden Competition with a $500 cash prize for the winner of each of the 10 categories.

The categories include:

Best Large Garden

Gardens over 1000 square meters and under an acre.

Best Small Garden

Gardens in this category would be under 1000 square metres.

Best Courtyard/Balcony Garden

A showcase of the best pot gardens, terraces, balconies focusing on innovative use of space and sustainability.

Best Edible Garden

Garden largely consisting of edible items or a significant portion of the garden as edible.

Best Native & Habitat-friendly Garden

Must consist of a significant portion of Australian native plants, also providing natural habitats and sustenance for native animals and insects.

Best School Garden

Can include pre-schools, childcare centres, primary and high schools, largely resulting from the work of students.

Best Non-residential Garden

Covering gardens of any size on commercial land such as retail centres, hospitals, sporting facilities, businesses, group sor nursing homes.

Best Bushcare Site

Reviewing the progress, design and outcome of bush regeneration sites and their overall impact on the local community.

Best Community Garden

Focused on gardens with a high level of community participation.

Best Rural Garden

Can include the entire property or a portion of the garden.

Judging

In consultation with Councils Environment and Parks teams, a detailed judging sheet will be drafted and set marking criteria for each garden. Points will be allocated for items such as design layout, general aesthetic appeal, practicality, innovation and use of space, variety of plants and maintenance. An entire component will be dedicated to sustainable practices as this is a key focus across the campaign and ties into Council’s broader Community Strategic Plan Objectives.

A three-judge panel will decide the winner of each category and consist of a field expert (horticulturalist), community member or sponsor representative (eg. Bunnings plantsperson) and a Council representative (Environment or Parks).

Winners will then be contacted to coordinate photography and for prize coordination.

A photographer will be dispatched to the winning sites for professional photography of the space and the entrant for post-event promotion.

Announcement

The website will be updated ready for the winners announcements on social media. A small editorial will feature on each winner which will include the judge’s comments. This also provides potential for promoting the highly commended entries.

Winners will also be announced on social media through a post or video with a small Civic function to be held to present the winners with their prizes, at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.

All entrants will receive a personalised participation certificate sent to their address.

Sponsorship

A sponsorship prospectus will be drafted to attract prize donations, monetary contributions to subsidise costs and pre-event campaign incentives (eg. Plant giveaways or lucky-door prizes).

Resource Financial Implications

The event can be delivered using existing Council resources as a collaborative project between the Comms, Civic, Events, Environment and Library teams.

Costs associated with this recommendation total $14,500 ex GST and will be funded from transfers from within the existing Events and Civic budgets.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes.
Environment	Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues.
Social	Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Community & Culture Report

COM 03

Aquatic and Leisure Centre Provision - Planning Review

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Meet the challenges of Liverpool’s growing population
File Ref	121547.2022
Report By	Craig Lambeth - Acting Manager Community Recreation
Approved By	Tina Bono - Director Community & Culture

Executive Summary

Council’s Aquatic and Leisure Centres provide accessible and affordable facilities for a range of activities that benefit the Liverpool community. Council currently provides four Aquatic and Indoor Leisure Centres including:

· Whitlam Leisure Centre (Whitlam);

· Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre (Wenden);

· Michael Clarke Recreation Centre – leisure only (Clarke); and

· Holsworthy Aquatic Centre (Holsworthy).

In July 2019, Council adopted the Aquatic and Leisure Centre Strategy (ALCS). The ALCS intended to guide Council on the future development of aquatic centres across the LGA and considered national and global trends, local population growth and demand analysis to develop its recommendations.

Concurrent to the development of the ALCS, Council had developed a number of major precinct master plans that included the development or refurbishment of major Aquatic Centres. Significantly, the development of these master plans was undertaken independently, without consideration of the recommended upgrades and inclusions contained in other master plans. The independent nature of these processes has resulted in plans to develop major regional level aquatic centres within the Woodward Place Master Plan, Miller Social Infrastructure Master Plan, and Carnes Hill Stage 2 Master Plan which collectively have provided duplication in facilities and services that carry a high capital cost and operating deficit.

In 2020 Council recognised the necessity to consolidate the plans for Aquatic Centre development and consider these plans against the recommendations adopted by Council within the ALCS. In doing so Council engaged Warren Green Consultancy to undertake a collective review of the plans for major aquatic centre development contained within the masterplans and provide comment on their coherency in relation to:

· Current and future community demand;

· Deliverability considering construction costs; and

· Operational sustainability.

The review by Warren Green Consultancy supports the principles adopted by the ALCS for Aquatic Centre development. The report notes the current and significant community demand and benefit that will increase exponentially as the population grows and supports the further development of aquatic centres across the LGA.

However, the report guides Council to re-frame the proposed capital outlay to better consider a collective and coherent municipal approach to facility development that better aligns with the demands of the community.

In consideration of the alternative models and recommendations presented within the report, an implementation plan for Aquatic Centre development is recommended. Through this Council Officer’s will prepare a further report on a Liverpool wide approach to Aquatic Centre development that considers business cases and feasibility study for each facility. Through this Council will develop design concepts, cost estimates by a quantity surveyor, consult the community during the planning process and funding options for Council’s further consideration.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Receives and notes the report by Warren Green Consultancy;

2. Adopts the guiding principles contained in the Warren Green Report for the development of future Aquatic Centres; and

3. Direct the Acting CEO, or an authorised officer to develop an implementation plan for Aquatic Centre Development based on the recommendations contained in the Warren Green Report with further reports on the provision of each facility to be brought to Council for further consideration.

REPORT

In July 2019, Council adopted the Aquatic and Leisure Centre Strategy (ALCS). The Aquatic and Leisure Centre Strategy was intended to guide Council on the future development of Aquatic Centres across the LGA and considered national and global trends, local population growth and demand analysis to develop its recommendations.

Concurrent to the development of the ALCS, Council had developed a number of major precinct master plans that included the development or refurbishment of major Aquatic Centres. Significantly the development of these master plans was undertaken independently, without consideration of the recommended upgrades and inclusions contained in other master plans. The independent nature of these processes has resulted in plans to develop major regional level aquatic centres within the Woodward Place Master Plan, Miller Social Infrastructure Master Plan, and Carnes Hill Stage 2 Master Plan

In 2020 Council recognised the necessity to consolidate the plans for Aquatic Centre development and subsequently engaged Warren Green Consultancy to undertake a collective review of the development plans contained within the masterplans and provide comment on their coherency in relation to:

· Current and future community demand;

· Deliverability considering construction costs; and

· Operational sustainability.

The following summarises the key findings and recommendations of the Warren Green Report:

Key Findings

1. Council currently has proposals to develop several aquatic facilities across the LGA. These include:

· Re-build of Whitlam Leisure Centre in Woodward Park and guided by the draft Woodward Place Masterplan.

· Re-build of Michael Wenden Aquatic Centre and guided by the Miller Social Infrastructure Masterplan;

· Construction of a new facility at Carnes Hill Stage 2 as defined within the Carnes Hill Stage 2 Masterplan; and

· Construction of a new facility in the Holsworthy/Hammondville area contained within the Mayoral 100-day plan.

In addition, the Austral / Leppington North Precinct Plan and Contributions Plan identifies the construction of a new regional level facility within the Austral/Leppington area and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Plan and Precinct Plan identifies the construction of a new Aquatic Centre within the Aerotropolis (to be funded by the NSW State Government but operated by Liverpool City Council).

Based on the inclusions for each of these projects, Whitlam Leisure Centre, Michael Wenden Aquatic Centre, Carnes Hill Stage 2, Austral/Leppington and Aerotropolis would be classified as medium to large facilities that are designed to service a large catchment market.

The collective construction costs for these venues are estimated to be in the vicinity of $350m representing an exceptionally high capital investment into the provision of Aquatic and Leisure Centres.

Proposed Venue	Estimated Costs
Michael Wenden Redevelopment (Miller Social Infrastructure Master Plan)	$66m
Whitlam Leisure Centre (Woodward Place Master Plan)	$80m
Holsworthy Aquatic Centre re-build	$20m
Carnes Hill Aquatic Centre (Carnes Hill Stage 2 Master Plan)	$77m
Austral Leisure Centre	$80m
TOTAL	$323m
Aerotropolis Leisure Centre*	$18m

_{* State Government Funded}

To date there has been no funding secured to support these projects, noting however that the State Government-lead Aerotropolis Aquatic Centre indicates the construction of an Aquatic Centre will be supported through the State Government ‘Special Infrastructure Contributions’ of $18m.

A summary of the inclusions is contained in the table below:

The Report identifies that based on the research conducted, that the normal capital contributions from Council is likely to be in the vicinity of 80%. However, the Report does consider that there are some anomalies to this rule – noting that Parramatta Council was able to source 50% of funding the new Aquatic Centre from State Government contributions. Considering that development contributions cannot be used for build costs and that Liverpool City Council is limited in its borrowing capacity, Council is unlikely to have immediate resources available to construct these facilities (in the proposed form).

The Report further recommends that given the high construction costs of these projects collectively, Council consider an alternate model to the delivery of these facilities which includes, the value of refurbishing Whitlam Leisure Centre and Michael Wenden Aquatic Centre as viable alternates and an alternative model to the Carnes Hill Stage 2 provision.

2. There is a lack of alignment between the proposed projects. Each have been developed independently and don’t consider the infrastructure or services provided by neighboring sites. Some notable highlights include:

· The facilities planned for Wenden/Whitlam and Carnes Hill/Austral overlap in both inclusions and catchment markets that will result in venues that will compete with rather than complement one another;

· The planned supply of 50m pools is high, with the recommended supply of warm water pools and leisure swimming space being low, which does not reflect community demand. In addition, 50m pools attract high capital and operating costs with lower levels of attendance; and

· Inclusive design principles have not been incorporated into current facilities. The emphasis on facilities with high depth profiles limits swimming opportunities for people with mobility issues and/or in a wheelchair, or people from non-swimming backgrounds. It can be noted that research indicates that people from CALD backgrounds and seniors are less likely to utilise swimming facilities with high depth profiles than warm water facilities.

3. The plans for Carnes Hill Stage 2 and the redevelopment of the Michael Wenden Aquatic Centre endorsed by Council are inconsistent with the recommendations contained within the ALCS Strategy that was also adopted in 2020.

The ALCS strategy recommended:

· The expansion of Michael Clarke Recreation Centre to include additional sports courts, splash park and indoor swimming pool whereas the Council resolution reflects a standalone pool including 50m Indoor pool, program pool and gymnastics studios incorporated into the Carnes Hill Stage 2 Masterplan. While not referenced in the Warren Green Report – the original plans for inclusions within the Cranes Hill Stage 2 Masterplan recommended the construction of a district level Aquatic Centre containing an indoor 25m pool, however this was rejected by Council in favor of a larger 50m pool.

· The Miller Social Infrastructure Masterplan is consistent in the recommendations of the ALCS, endorsing the development of a district level facility including replacement of the 50m pool (subject to feasibility assessment), Indoor Program pool, expansion of water play area, 2 additional indoor sports courts, water slides, multi-purpose rooms, a new health and fitness Centre and a crèche.

The Warren Green Report identifies however, that the recommendations in the ALCS for Michael Wenden Aquatic Centre were made prior to the plans to develop a major Aquatic Centres as identified in the Carnes Hill Stage 2 Masterplan. The subsequent direction is two similar facilities within proximity that will bid from the same catchment population. If the plans for Carnes Hill Stage 2 are developed in its current form, this will likely have an impact on the feasibility of a second major facility in Miller (and vice-versa).

4. Operating costs have not been considered into the development plans. Unless appropriately considered, Aquatic Centres, while delivering significant social, mental and physical outcomes to the community, do not deliver significant returns to Council. In the current climate, operating losses from Michael Wenden Aquatic Centre are in part offset by surpluses of Whitlam Leisure Centre.

The lack of alignment between venues (refer to Item 2) will inflate operating deficits to Council and will likely not result in increased social and community outcomes. The Warren Green Report indicates that aside from additional construction costs, inclusion of a 50m pool will add additional operating costs to the facility which is estimated as being approximately $400,000 annually.

5. There is substantial current and future demand for Aquatic Centre provision across the LGA. The demand analysis reports developed by Active Exchange considers predicted population growth, area demographic profiling and the impact of travel times on facility attendance. The report indicates assuming optimal and coherent facility design and service provision the potential for more than 3m annual attendances across the six (6) sites is expected (excluding the state government lead aerotropolis project).

It should be noted, however, that the visitations are not necessarily related to facility size. The demand for 25m warm water pools that will better support the demographic profile of the Liverpool Community is substantially greater than the demand for 50m pools. The high capital costs associated with a large Aquatic Centre does not necessarily translate into visitations and Council should consider the appropriateness of the facilities and services proposed against the demand requirements of the community.

A screenshot of a computer

Description automatically generated with medium confidence

Recommendations

Underpinning the recommendations in the Warren Green Report is alignment with Council’s guiding strategic documents which include Council’s Community Strategic Plan (CSP), the Delivery and Operational Plan (DPOP), the Long-term Financial Plan and the Recreation and Open Space Strategy. Independently, Council Officers have considered the directions for alignment with Council’s endorsed 100 day plan for pool provision.

The recommendations consider the strategic principles as being:

1. Population Growth – the ability to meet the future demands of Liverpool’s population growth by ensuring the locations of the sites are in areas where catchment and demand are justified;

2. Affordability – the ability to deliver all aspects of a long-term Aquatic Centres growth plan to ensure coherency in facility provision and service delivery across the LGA;

3. Demand Driven – Facilities that reflect the community demand and that are designed to provide access to all. This is based on the following guiding principles:

i. Healthy Communities – Encourage participation and foster a healthy community by creating pathways that cater for diverse backgrounds and health status;

ii. Inclusiveness – Maximise opportunities, access and equity through the provision of a broad range of affordable programs and services;

iii. Connectiveness – Facilitate social connections and a sense of belonging through the provision of a safe, secure and non-intimidating environment;

iv. Place Making – Create a sense of place and enhance livability by reducing traditional barriers and welcoming the whole community;

v. Capability – Maximise community benefit, including areas and groups with a low propensity to participate, through partnerships, collaboration and general capability; and

vi. Affordable – Provide leadership through a sustainable and deliverable infrastructure plan that is innovative and affordable.

4. Financial Sustainable – Facilities that represent operational sustainability for council.

The Warren Green Report highlights that the current direction based on the significant plans developed by Council, have not collectively considered or been assessed against these strategic principles and in doing so, there is a real risk of an overstated and underperforming portfolio of Aquatic Centres. The Report recommends a review of the plans presented to ensure that there is alignment with items 2-4 above.

Within this review the report considers the provision of:

· Local Level Venues – providing facilities that service the immediate and local catchment market of 3km;

· District Level Venues – providing facilities and services that have wider catchment that include specialised service areas; and

· Regional Level Venues – providing facilities services that act as destination-based venues, with high dwell time, very high usage and capacity.

At a facility level the Warren Green Report recommends:

Venue	Facility Positioning	Recommended Direction	Rationale
Michael Wenden Aquatic Centre	District	Consider major renewal rather than rebuild	There are some aspects of the building that have some valuable remaining life. May result in a reduction in construction costs (likely from $66m to $35m)
		Reconsider the delivery of 50m pool and replace with indoor aquatic facilities	Allows for high demand for warm water programs such as swim lessons, hydrotherapy etc
		Expansion of outdoor splash park and consider water slides	High market appeal with low capital and supervision costs
		Co-locate community services	Allows for integrated hub model and emphases local community focus
		Consider demand for indoor court facilities	While current uptake is low demand indicators suggest a high demand
		Examine management and partnership models to ensure local community focus	Will inflate facility usage and uptake.
Whitlam Leisure Centre	Flagship Regional Facility	Consider redevelopment rather than rebuild	Reduces capital costs (likely from $80m to $30m) Some aspects of the building are in sound condition with substantial remaining life
		Maintain 50m pool but reduce depth profile and accessibility	Reduces capital costs Allows for greater access by both non-traditional markets and people with a disability Reduces environmental impact Improves financial performance
		Development of outdoor leisure area that includes major outdoor leisure space including splash parks	Meets community demand for informal aquatic play space Enhances financial performance
Austral Aquatic Centre	Future Regional Aquatic Facility	Developed in two phases that includes: · Outdoor pool · Recreation Splash Park · Indoor Swim pool · Hydrotherapy/Program pool · Spa/Sauna/Steam room · 4 Indoor Court Sports Hall · Fitness facilities · Café · Professional Suites	Supports the progressive growth of the Austral/Leppington areas
Carnes Hill	Local	Consider the value in an expansion of Michael Clarke Recreation Centre as an alternative to the Carnes Hill Stage 2 (based on a reduced scope)	Reduced capital costs (est $20-$30m) There is substantial overlap with the plans for a regional facility at Austral (approx 3km) Financially sustainable
Holsworthy Swim Centre	Local	Compare redevelopment vs rebuild	The building is nearing the end of its functional life.

Summary of inclusions

Wenden

Whitlam

Holsworthy

Carnes Hill*

Austral

Aerotropolis

District Level

Regional Level

Local

District

Regional

Local

- 50m outdoor pool

- Water play/Splash Parks

- 4 Indoor sport courts

- Warm-water pool

- Creche

- Café

- Fitness Facility

- Multipurpose rooms supporting community groups

- 50m Outdoor Pool

- Indoor 25m pool

- Indoor Program pool

- Warm-water pool

- Spa, sauna and steamroom

- Fitness and Wellness Centre

- Waterslides and Water play/Splash Park

- 3 Indoor Sports Courts

- Gymnastics Hall

- Creche

- Café

- Function room

- 25m Indoor Lap pool

- Warm Water pool

- Health and Wellness Facility

- 25m Indoor Lap pool

- Program pool

- Indoor Leisure Pool

- Warm Water pool

- Spa, sauna and steamroom

- 2 indoor sports courts

- 50m Outdoor Pool

- Indoor 25m pool

- Indoor Program pool

- Warm-water pool

- Spa, sauna and steamroom

- Fitness and Wellness Centre

- Waterslides and Water play/Splash Park

- 4 Indoor Sports Courts

- Gymnastics Hall

- Creche

- Café

- Indoor 25m Lap pool

- Warm Water Pool

- 2 Indoor sports courts

- Community Space(s)

_{* Michael Clarke Aquatic Centre}

The report subsequently recommends that:

1. Council adopts the guiding principles identified in above to assist Council in ensuring that future facility developments support Council’s objectives;

2. Council supports the development of a municipal approach to the development of Aquatic Centres, supported by Individual business cases and feasibility studies for the proposed Aquatic Centres;

3. A robust asset condition reports for Michael Wenden Aquatic Centre and Whitlam Leisure Centre are undertaken to assess remaining functional life and examine options for redevelopment rather than re-build; and

4. Council to undertake an immediate review of the management modelling including a review of the Contract Management model, Management by a Controlled Entity, Commercial Leasing, in house operation by Council or any alternate options for Council consideration with a further report to be brought to the July Council meeting.

Conclusion

The report presented by Warren Green Consultancy supports the principles of Councils plans for Aquatic Centre development. The report notes the current and significant community demand and benefit that will increase exponentially as the population grows and supports the further development of Aquatic Centres across the LGA. The report guides Council to re-frame the current capital outlay to better consider a joint and coherent municipal approach to facility development that better aligns with the demands of the community.

The Report is attached under separate cover to this report.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications in relation to the recommendations as it is seeking Council’s endorsement on the report and guiding principles. Financial implications of the proposed upgrades or new build of Aquatic facilities are outside Council current budget and long-term financial plan. The impact on the budget and long-term financial plan cannot be fully quantified until the feasibility and design concepts development have been prepared.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities. Facilitate economic development. Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions, culture and creative industries.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Utilise the Western Sydney City Deal agreement to provide connectivity across the LGA through infrastructure and social initiatives. Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community. Support access and services for people with a disability. Deliver high quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Deliver services that are customer focused. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services. There are no civic leadership and governance considerations.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	The risk is considered within / outside Council’s risk appetite.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Warren Green Consultancy Report (Under separate cover)

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Community & Culture Report

COM 04

Report Back to Council: the 150th Anniversary of Liverpool as a Municipality

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and recognise heritage
File Ref	122695.2022
Report By	Craig Donarski - Director Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
Approved By	Tina Bono - Director Community & Culture

Executive Summary

27 June 2022 marks the 150th anniversary of Liverpool being proclaimed a municipality. This is a significant milestone in the history of the City of Liverpool and deserves due recognition and celebration.

At the meeting of Council on 29 September 2021, Council resolved:

That Council:

1. Direct the CEO to bring a report back to the November Council meeting detailing plans to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Liverpool being proclaimed a municipal district; and

2. Consult the Civic Advisory Committee on said report.

A detailed project plan to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Liverpool being proclaimed a municipal district is being proposed for Council’s consideration.

A program of activities leading up to and following the anniversary date are planned to engage with a wide variety of age, interest, and cultural groups. These include commemorative flags, time capsules, a historical publication, a photographic exhibition, cultural tours of the Georges River and a film screening with panel discussion.

To develop the program a Project Working Group (PWG) was formed comprising representatives of various Council teams including Events, Library Services, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC), Liverpool Regional Museum, Civic, Community Development, Heritage and Communications in consultation with the Civic Advisory Committee.

The program of activities aims to:

· Acknowledge the societal changes and achievements of Liverpool’s past and Council’s role in helping the community to thrive, with a focus on the period from Council's declaration as a Municipality in 1872 to the present day;

· Celebrate Liverpool’s heritage and identity; and

· Create a sense of pride in local residents and promoting Liverpool’s heritage to a wider audience.

Council’s communications team will ensure coverage across all Council channels and in relevant media.

It is recommended that two additional elements for consideration which require further investigation, development, and costing be presented by way of a further report to at the June Council meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Receives and notes this report of the planned activities program;

2. Directs the Acting CEO, or an authorised officer to provide a further report at the June Council meeting for the creation of a permanent legacy of the 150th Anniversary of Liverpool as a Municipality in the form of a work of Public Artwork, as part of the detailed design work for Lighthorse Park; and

3. Direct the Acting CEO, or an authorised officer to provide a further report at the July Council on the proposal for a Liverpool’s Future Expo event focussed on the Liverpool Innovation Precinct.

REPORT

BACKGROUND

In the September 2021 Council resolved to develop a detail project plan to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Liverpool being proclaimed a municipal district in consultation with the Civic Advisory Committee.

The program of activities aims to:

· Celebrating Liverpool’s heritage and identity; and

· Creating a sense of pride in local residents and promoting Liverpool’s heritage to a wider audience.

Council’s communications team will ensure coverage across all Council channels and in relevant media.

The following Program is proposed:

1. Commemorative Flags

169 colourful banners referencing the history of Liverpool will be displayed from 30 May to 19 July 2022, across six zones in and around the city and in seven gateway locations across the wider LGA. Council’s communications team have created the proposed design, and these have been submitted for approval.

2. Time Capsule Opening and Display

The Time Capsule that was buried at the Court House building 50 years ago (in 1972) will be unearthed, followed by a small ceremony to reveal the contents. These will subsequently be put on display at the Liverpool Regional Museum. The Time Capsule was a joint initiative by Council and the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of Liverpool’s proclamation as a municipality.

It contains fragments of a bygone era including newspapers of the day, photographs of the city and community leaders and words of wisdom to future generations. For example, the descendants of Bert Bernoth, who was the Secretary of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce in 1972, have been contacted by Council as there is a letter addressed to them from Mr Bernoth amongst the contents. They will attend the formalities to receive this message from the past.

3. Creation of a new Time Capsule

A new Time Capsule will be created to be interred for another 50 years and opened for the 200^th anniversary of the proclamation of Liverpool as a municipality in 2072. It will continue the tradition of the first one in terms of its contents, but also include artifacts unique to this period in history, including Covid masks, hand sanitiser and the results of the Liverpool Tomorrow project outlined below. It will be interred at a site to be confirmed over the coming months.

4. Liverpool Tomorrow

A digital time capsule called ‘Where are we now and where are we going?’ will be created. Using the latest technology, youth in Liverpool are recording their stories, which will be preserved in this digital time capsule for the next 50 years. Local youth have been engaged to consider their experience of Liverpool now and contemplate what life in Liverpool will be like in 2072, contributing digital and physical materials to a new time capsule.

Through this experience, students are learning how to document digital stories using microphones and recording equipment, while learning to interview and share stories through the practice of podcasting. The program pairs with the NSW School curriculum and will help Liverpool youth share their perspective on contemporary life, identifying their hopes and dreams for the future of Liverpool.

Program outcomes will include a compilation of digital audio recordings and written materials from John Edmondson Park High School, local multicultural education provider Navitas and the Liverpool Youth Council.

5. The City of Liverpool Gazette

Celebrating 150 years of local government, this will be a historical publication with a contemporary feel, featuring contributions from Liverpool’s First Nations leaders, historical societies, and Council, highlighting the significant events and achievements which formed the Liverpool of today. This will be distributed to local schools and community groups.

6. Liverpool’s Celebration: 150 Years in Pictures

The photographic research carried out to create the display on the hoardings outside the Civic Place construction site will be repurposed for display at the Central Library.

7. The River Project

At the consultation held with the Civic Advisory Committee, Council Officers were urged to ensure that there was an element in the 150^th Anniversary program of activities that explored the importance of the Georges River to Liverpool. A project was subsequently developed with external grant funding from the 23^rd Biennale of Sydney: The River Project, which has been developed by Jiva Parthipan and Sally Sussman to highlight the different ways community members use the Georges River.

These two Artistic Leads focus on four community groups: Darug women, the Hindu community, the Mandean community and the NSW Barefoot Water Skiers.

The event will take the form of a free walking tour along the river and will feature original performances and sculptural installations highlighting each of these communities. The Artistic Leads have engaged key community artists from each of these groups and mentored them to lead the development of an original artwork with their communities, expressing their connection to and use of the river.

The community artists include:

· Peta Strachan (Darug Women)

· Hamsa Venkat (Hindu Community)

· Yuhana Nashmi (Mandean Community)

· Mark Parsons & Kevin Murray (NSW Barefoot Skiers)

· Robert Dixon (Representative of Georges Riverkeepers)

The River Project will run over two days (June 4 & 5 2022) as 90-minute free walking tours starting 4pm each day in the Casula Parklands, along the Georges River.

Along the way, audiences will see:

· A range of traditional and contemporary dance works by Darug women in pockets of grass throughout the tour – these works will tell the stories of how this area has been used by First Nation people prior to European settlement;

· Over 100 ceramic figures by Mandean artist Yuhana Nashmi accompanied by an acoustic vocal performance – this work highlights the Mandean tradition of baptism in rivers;

· A video projection and high-energy live show by the NSW Barefoot skiers – this work highlights the families and friends that meet along the river who barbeque on weekends and share their skills and experiences with the next generation;

· Dance works by a local Indian Dance group presented on the concrete pillars – this work tells the stories of burial traditions and how the Georges River acts as a symbolic stand-in for the River Ganges; and

· Robert Dixon from the Georges River Keepers will guide all guests through the various ways we can all better protect the river through simple actions.

8. Liverpool - Pioneers of Suburbia: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Presented in association with Western Sydney University (WSU), this event will be held at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC) on Saturday 9 July at 2pm. This includes a free screening of Peter Weir’s famous 1973 documentary Whatever Happened to Green Valley? followed by a free panel discussion and Q&A where issues around the future of suburban design across the wider LGA will be explored. Relevant NSW Government Ministers will be invited to attend this event, providing Council with an opportunity to highlight the growth agenda and urban renewal in the city.

Additional projects for consideration:

1. Public Art

To mark this milestone preliminary discussions have occurred on the possible creation of a permanent legacy of the 150th Anniversary of Liverpool as a Municipality in the form of a Public Artwork, that could be located within Lighthorse Park upgrades.

Council Officers have had some preliminary discussions on the feasibility of the public artwork and its inclusion into the design concept within this upgrade. In principle Council Officers have noted the Public Artwork can be designed for the site, with consideration to the site conditions and constraints, including contamination and flooding, and delivered as a part of the upgrade project works. It is likely that if incorporated within the detailed design the construction delivery can be absorbed into the project delivery costs.

2. Liverpool’s Future Expo

During wider consultation around the proposed program of activities for the 150th Anniversary of Liverpool as a Municipality, an additional future-focused event was proposed for further consideration, for production towards the end of the anniversary year, this being a ‘Liverpool’s Future Expo’.

During discussions with leaders from the Liverpool Innovation Precinct, they had expressed interest in partnering in such an event. The Liverpool Health, Education, Research and Innovation Precinct is transforming Liverpool by connecting significant institutions and creating jobs, pointing the way towards a brighter future for Liverpool as a hub of innovation and growth.

An Expo-style event celebrating the collaborations occurring in and around the Innovation Precinct will make for a fitting conclusion to the anniversary year.

A further report to Council on the feasibility, financial and resource implications for both projects will be brought to future Council meetings for consideration if endorsed to further explore.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Costs associated with the delivery of the proposed program of activities will be met within existing portfolio budget allocations.

CONCLUSION

The diverse program of activities planned to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Liverpool being proclaimed a municipal district will provide all residents with multiple opportunities to engage with the past, present and future of Liverpool. It will educate and entertain, enhance civic pride and create new legacies for the residents of tomorrow.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions, culture and creative industries.
Environment	Manage the environmental health of waterways. Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues.
Social	Provide cultural centres and activities for the enjoyment of the arts. Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place. Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community. Promote community harmony and address discrimination.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Facilitate the development of community leaders.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Community & Culture Report

COM 05

Grants, Donation and Community Sponsorship Program

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Deliver a range of community events and activities
File Ref	124100.2022
Report By	Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning
Approved By	Tina Bono - Director Community & Culture

Executive Summary

Liverpool Council is committed to building strong and resilient communities and maximising social wellbeing in the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA). Council helps achieve these goals by providing financial support through grants and sponsorships to develop leadership skills, increase participation in community activities and address identified social issues.

COVID-19, including physical distancing requirements have impacted on capacity and eligibility of programs, projects, or events. This is expected to change as restrictions are easing and vaccination rates are increasing. Grant applicants have been requested to provide information on their compliance with COVID-19 safety guidelines to ensure compliance with NSW Health guidelines.

This report provides a recommendation for funding of $34,870 from Council’s Community Grants, Sustainable Environment and Community Sponsorship programs.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Council:

Endorses the funding recommendation of $19,870 (GST exclusive) under the Community Sponsorship Program for the following projects:

Applicant	Project	Recommended
The Business Concierge Ltd.	Survivor Life Skills	$9,870
Melkite Catholic Welfare Association	St Rita’s Melkite Parish Family Fete	$10,000

Endorses the recommendation of $5,000 (GST exclusive) under the Community Grants Program for the following project:

Applicant	Project	Recommended
Iraqi Australian University Graduates Forum	Multicultural Refugee Week 2022	$5,000

Endorses the recommendation of $10,000 (GST exclusive) under the Sustainable Environment Grants Program for the following projects:

Applicant	Project	Recommended
SCRAP	Minding the Flow	$5,000
Georges River Environmental Education Centre	Chipping Norton Community Garden	$5,000

REPORT

Community Grants Program

The Community Sponsorship Program received two applications, which met the eligibility criteria and are recommended for funding as follows:

Applicant	The Business Concierge Ltd.
Project	Survivor Life Skills
Amount Requested	$9,870	Total Project Cost	$9,870
Location	Ashcroft, Holsworthy High Schools, William Carey, Miller Tech High, Liverpool Boys, Liverpool Girls, All Saints Catholic College, and Miller Public School.	Date	01/08/2022
About the Applicant	The Business Concierge Ltd. is a not-for-profit organisation that provides courses to young people in high and primary schools; providing training programs to students around financial literacy, stress and mental health, employment and other life skills. The organisation offers up to 60 subjects designed and tailored for the individual schools and student demand/ needs.
Description	Objectives: To deliver a program which supports, models and provides students with lifelong skills. Students will gain knowledge in making informed and educated decisions within subjects of finance, employment and other key skills which are not available within the school curriculum. This program provides information, which is essential to all individuals, inclusive of age, gender, race, or socio-economic status. Outcomes: · Young people have a better understanding of ‘budgeting and how to efficiently use money in society’; · Provide skills on the importance and the need to budget, as a firm plan for their future; · Provides skills and techniques to successfully interview, seek and to obtain employment; and · Empower through knowledge the importance of employment and becoming a contributing member of the community.
COVID-19 Safety Plan	The applicant has considered the health and safety risks associated with COVID-19 and has a COVID-19 safety plan registered with NSW Health.
Beneficiaries	· 1,500 high school students across the LGA; and · 100 local volunteers made up of parents and teachers who will assist and oversee the student breakout activities and assist with guiding discussion making.
Assessment	Recommended for Funding - $9,870 The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Direction 1 Creating Connection, Direction 3 Generating Opportunity and meets the Community Grants Program’s funding priorities. Expected program outcomes 7.7.1 a), d), and e).

Applicant	Melkite Catholic Welfare Association
Project	St Rita’s Melkite Parish Family Fete
Amount Requested	$10,000	Total Project Cost	$35,000
Location	Elizabeth Drive, and Maxwell Avenue, Ashcroft NSW 2168	Date	21/05/2022
About the Applicant	Melkite Catholic Welfare Association is a registered charity providing benevolent activities to the local community. The organisation brings together the community from all parts of the Liverpool LGA.
Description	Objectives: Deliver a multicultural event ‘Family Fun Fete’ hosting entertainment, family friendly activities and food stalls. The event is inclusive to all residents of the Liverpool LGA and broader communities, providing an enjoyable, family fun day as we emerge from the covid lockdowns and restrictions. Outcomes: · Provides opportunities to local small businesses to be part of the food stalls; · Provides opportunities and exposure, to talented members of the Liverpool community to showcase their skills; · Provides family fun activities for all age groups, including children, young families and the elderly to participate; and · Community re-connectedness through fun and engaging activities, following a long period of physical and social restrictions during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Safety Plan	The applicant has considered the health and safety risks associated with COVID-19 and has a safety plan registered with NSW Health.
Beneficiaries	· 1,000 plus community members; · 40 youth volunteers; and · Local artists and performers through arts.
Assessment	Recommended for Funding - $10,000 The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Direction 1 Creating Connection and meets the Community Grants Program’s funding priorities. Expected program outcomes 7.7.1 a), b), d), and e).

The Community Grant Program received one application which met the eligibility criteria and is recommended for funding as follows:

Applicant	Iraqi Australian University Graduates Forum
Project	Multicultural Refugee Week 2022
Amount Requested	$5,000	Total Project Cost	$22,500
Location	Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre	Date	02/06/2022
About the Applicant	The Iraqi Australian University Graduate Forum Incorporated is a non-for-profit community organisation which provides services to residents of the Liverpool and Fairfield LGAs and surrounding suburbs. The members of the organisation are volunteers, who will assist and support the local residence, new arrivals, refugees and migrant, to contribute to a harmonious and inclusiveness in the society. The Forum program are inclusive of cultural and educational activities such as Australia Day celebrations, International Women’s Day, HSC students award presentation, Refugee Week activities, cultural & literature programs, annual (Shanashel) Iraqi Cultural Festival, participate in Government & NGO activities, showcase local talents in Arts & Crafts at festivals and other events.
Description	Objectives: To deliver an event to mark the ‘National Refugee Week’ (June 2022). The events theme ‘We Cannot Walk Alone’ will deliver a powerful message to the multicultural community on inclusivity. The event will be held at Casual Powerhouse Art Centre with refugees’ sharing their stories and experiences; entertainment of cultural performances; and traditional Iraqi decorations and foods. Outcomes: · Connects the wider communities, promoting harmony in Liverpool; · Demonstrates Liverpool City Council, embraces diversity and difference; and · Provides a platform for community members to reflect and create a sense of belonging for all individuals.
COVID-19 Safety Plan	The applicant has considered the health and safety risks associated with COVID-19 and has a COVID-19 safety plan registered with NSW Health.
Beneficiaries	· 1,000 attendees from Liverpool LGA and surrounding LGAs; and · 30 volunteers, working together in planning and delivering the activities.
Assessment	Recommended for Funding - $5,000 The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Direction 1 Creating Connection and meets the Community Grants Program’s funding priorities. Expected program outcomes 7.4.1 a), b), c); and d).

The Sustainable Environment Grant program received two application which met the eligibility criteria and are recommended for funding as follows:

Applicant	SCRAP (School Communities Recycling All Paper) Ltd
Project	Minding the Flow
Amount Requested	$5,000	Total Project Cost	$8,750
Location	Holsworthy Community Garden	Date	01/07/2022
About the Applicant	SCRAP (School Communities Recycling All Paper) Ltd. is a non-profit company working with schools and other educational, government, non-government bodies as well as private individuals and companies on environmental sustainability practices. Based at Holsworthy, SCRAP is open to public 7 days per week, works with industry professional, producers and manufacturers and traders on sustainability programs for schools and the wider community.
Description	Objectives: To provide a practical (hands-on) program with an educational focus on ‘the conservation of water’. The programming and planning were created in collaboration with the community, girl guides, school students from various schools and the community gardeners. The duration of the project will be approximately 6 months, with various events such as the collection of water, storage, and flow around the garden. The workshops will cover the use for irrigation and other conservation and water quality measures, to enhance water conservation. Outcomes: · Promotes water efficiency, storm water harvesting and water reusage; · Provides an educational program on sustainable water usage; · Implements innovative approach to positive solutions in water conservation; and · Enhance water pond network and water distribution.
COVID-19 Safety Plan	The applicant has considered the health and safety risks associated with COVID-19 and has a COVID-19 safety plan registered with NSW Health.
Beneficiaries	· 180 volunteers and participants; · 1,000 visitors; and · Extend to a wider community, other than Liverpool LGA, as an important water wise showcase garden in Western Sydney.
Assessment	Recommended for Funding - $5,000 The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Direction 1 Creating Connection, Direction 2 Strengthening and Protecting our Environment and meets the Community Grants Program’s funding priorities in Sustainable Water Use. Expected program outcomes 7.5.1 a), b), c); and e).

Applicant	Georges River Environmental Education Centre
Project	Chipping Norton Community Garden
Amount Requested	$5,000	Total Project Cost	$8,700
Location	Chipping Norton Community Garden	Date	01/06/2022
About the Applicant	The Georges River Environmental Education Centre (GREEC) at Chipping Norton is one of 25 Department of Education Environmental and the Zoo Education Centre’s (EZEC) across NSW specialising in enhanced learning opportunities for students. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way the Centre delivers curriculum-based learning programs to local schools. Covid Smart guidelines encourage teachers to take lessons outdoors, so using outdoor gardens as ‘classrooms’ is providing a safer option for school excursions rather than lessons conducted indoors.
Description	Objectives: The project will create explicit stage appropriate lessons around food gardens. GREEC has specialist science and geography tools and equipment available to test soils, weather conditions and other parameters integral to growing food crops. This project will increase the usage of learning tools and the number of participants, with an opportunity to conduct hands-on learning using these devices, which are not allocated in the school budget. Students and the general community will be involved in collecting and sowing seeds, recycling pots, potting up/ planting out seedlings, harvesting food grown in the garden and making simple recipes using harvested food. Suggestions and follow up on how to improve the school and home food gardens will also be included as actions the students can take; to be more sustainable in their school and home environments. Outcomes: · Lead students and community members in creating their own food gardens; · Encourages nature-based learning and the value protecting our environment; and · Capacity building skills, creating hands-on engagement with community members.
COVID-19 Safety Plan	The applicant has considered the health and safety risks associated with COVID-19 and has a COVID-19 safety plan registered with NSW Health.
Beneficiaries	· Community members of the Liverpool LGA; and · The Liverpool School Network, through excursions and visits to the centre.
Assessment	Recommended for Funding - $5,000 The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Direction 1 Creating Connection, Direction 2 Strengthening and Protecting our Environment and meets the Community Grants Program’s funding priorities. Waste Minimisation; Sustainable Water Use; Environmental Improvement; and sustainable Living. Expected program outcomes 7.5.1 a), b), c), d), e); and f).

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Costs associated with this recommendation have been included in Council’s budget for the current year and long-term financial plan.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic

COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP
Budget	Balance		Remaining
$100,000	$71,050	Council resolution March 2022 – Donation to Tonga Tsunami community relief.: $10,000	$41,180
$100,000	$71,050	Recommended funding in this report: $19,870	$41,180
COMMUNITY GRANTS
Budget	Balance	Recommended funding in this report	Remaining
$102,000	$92,000	$5,000	$87,000
MATCHING GRANTS
Budget	Balance	Recommended funding in this report	Remaining
$200,000	$200,000	Nil	$200,000
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT GRANTS*
Budget	Balance	Recommended funding in this report	Remaining
$75,000	$75,000	$10,000	$65,000
COMBINED FUNDING BALANCE
Combined Budget	Combined Balance	Total recommended funding in this report	Remaining
$477,000	$438,050	$44,870	$393,180

Environment

Support schools and community groups to play an active role in reducing their impact on the environment and implementing environmentally sustainable actions.

Social

Support community organisations and groups to deliver services.

Civic Leadership

Role model to applicants, residents, and the general public, on COVID-19 safe practices and procedures when supporting funding requests.

Act as an environmental leader in the community.

Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility.

Facilitate the development of community leaders.

Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions.

Legislative

Local Government Act 1993 - s356.

Risk

The risk is considered within Council’s risk appetite and are deemed to be low.

Applicants have provided information on their compliance with COVID-19 safety guidelines published by NSW Health.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Grants, Donations and Community Sponsorship Policy (Under separate cover)

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Corporate Services Report

CORP 01

Superannuation for Mayor and Councillors

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes
File Ref	110978.2022
Report By	Jessica Saliba - Acting Coordinator Governance
Approved By	Paul Perrett - Director Corporate Services

Executive Summary

In 2021 legislation was passed in parliament to introduce superannuation payments for New South Wales councillors.

The Local Government Amendment Act 2021 gives Council the option to make superannuation payments to the Mayor and councillors on top of their annual fees from 1 July 2022.

It is open to Council, under this legislation, to resolve in an open meeting of Council to make superannuation contributions to councillors, taking into consideration financial impacts, the views of councillors and the expectations of the local community.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Resolves, via a motion from the floor, whether or not to pay superannuation to Councillors; and

2. If resolved in the affirmative, endorse changes to the draft Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy for public exhibition.

REPORT

In 2021 the Local Government Amendment Act was passed to include;

Section 254B Payment for superannuation contributions for councillors;

(1) A council may make a payment (a superannuation contribution payment) as a contribution to a superannuation account nominated by a councillor, starting from the financial year commencing 1 July 2022.

(2) The amount of a superannuation contribution payment is the amount the council would have been required to contribute under the Commonwealth superannuation legislation as superannuation if the councillor were an employee of the council.

(3) A superannuation contribution payment is payable with, and at the same intervals as, the annual fee is payable to the councillor.

(4) A council is not permitted to make a superannuation contribution payment—

(a) unless the council has previously passed a resolution at an open meeting to make superannuation contribution payments to its councillors, or

(b) if the councillor does not nominate a superannuation account for the payment before the end of the month to which the payment relates, or

(c) to the extent the councillor has agreed in writing to forgo or reduce the payment.

(5) The Remuneration Tribunal may not take superannuation contribution payments into account in determining annual fees or other remuneration payable to a mayor or other councillor.

(6) A person is not, for the purposes of any Act, taken to be an employee of a council and is not disqualified from holding civic office merely because the person is paid a superannuation contribution payment.

(7) A superannuation contribution payment does not constitute salary for the purposes of any Act.

Councils may make payments as a contribution to a superannuation account nominated by respective councillors, starting from the financial year commencing on 1 July 2022. The making of superannuation contribution payments for councillors is optional and is at the Council’s discretion.

To exercise the option of making superannuation contribution payments to councillors, Council must first resolve it at an open meeting. Where a Council resolves to make superannuation contribution payments to its councillors, the amount of the payment is to be the amount the Council would have been required to contribute under the Commonwealth Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 as superannuation as if councillors were employees of the Council.

As of 1 July 2022, the superannuation guarantee rate will be 10.5 per cent. The rate will increase by half a per cent each year until 1 July 2025 when it reaches 12 per cent. To receive a superannuation contribution payment, each Councillor must first nominate a superannuation account before the end of the month when the payment is due.

Councillors may opt out of receiving superannuation contribution payments or opt to receive reduced payments. Councillors will need to do so in writing.

Should Council resolve to allow superannuation payments to councillors, a pro forma draft Civic Expenses and Facilities policy is attached for reference to highlight the changes that would be made. The applicable section can be found under clause 4.1.6 of the pro forma draft policy.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Costs associated with this recommendation are outside of Council’s current budget and Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP). The impact on the budget and LTFP are outlined in the table below.

	2021/22	2022/23	2023/24	2024/25	2025/26
Operating budget / LTFP impact	-	$46,500	$47,500	$48,500	$50,000
Capital budget impact	-	-	-	-	-
Ongoing unbudgeted impact to opex from capital expenditure	-	-	-	-	-
Unbudgeted impact to unrestricted cash	-	$46,500	$47,500	$48,500	$50,000
Funding source		General funds	General funds	General funds	General funds

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Refer table above
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	Local Government Amendment Act 2021 Local Government Act 1993 Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Local Government Amendment Act 2021

2. OLG Circular - Superannuation for Councillors

3. Pro forma draft Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Corporate Services Report

CORP 02

Investment Report March 2022

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Seek efficient and innovative methods to manage our resources
File Ref	120393.2022
Report By	Chi Nguyen - Accountant - Investments & Treasury Management
Approved By	Vishwa Nadan - Chief Financial Officer

Executive Summary

This report details Council’s investment portfolio and its performance as at 31 March 2022. Key highlights include:

· Council held investments with a market value of $440 million.

· The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has maintained the official cash rate at 0.10 per cent. Economic forecasts suggest that the official cash rate may increase to 2.0 per cent by mid-2024^{^[1]}.

· Continued low rates in the money markets will depress future earnings for Council. As existing Floating Rate Notes (FRNs) and Term Deposits (TDs) mature, they will be reinvested at lower prevailing interest rates.

· The portfolio yield was 98 basis points above the benchmark (AusBond Bank Bill Index

	AusBond Bank Bill Index (ABBI)
Benchmark	0.04%
Portfolio yield	1.02%
Performance above benchmark	0.98%

· Year-to-date, Council’s investment income was $4 million lower than the original budget (prior month: $2.1 million). This is primarily due to $3.8 million for unrealised decline in fair value of FRNs due to global market uncertainties in particular the ongoing war in Ukraine. This is a mark to market issue and not expected to affect the long-term cash flow expectation from the investments. Any mark to market capital losses experienced recently will be recovered in coming months.

· Year-to-date, Council’s investment in mortgage-backed securities (MBSs) are valued at $693 thousand below face value. Council’s investment advisor (Amicus Advisory) continues to review Council’s investment in MBSs and recommends Council continue to hold its investments in the Class A and both Class C securities. There is significant uncertainty associated with these investments, however presently the investment advisor believes there is, on balance, more upside opportunity than downside risk. This is subject to ongoing regular review. MBSs are no longer 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, noting the exception applicable to MBSs (as investment in them pre-dates the current Investment Policy).

· Council is committed to NSW TCorp’s balanced investment framework and held 25 per cent of its portfolio in ADIs 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

As at 31 March 2022, Council held investments with a market value of $440 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.

*Definition of terms

· FRN - Floating Rate Note - returns an aggregate of a fixed margin and a variable benchmark (usually the Bank Bill Swap Rate).

· FRB - Fixed Rate Bond – returns a fixed coupon (interest) rate and is tradeable before maturity.

· TCD - Transferrable Certificate of Deposit - security issued with the same characteristics as a term deposit, however it can be sold back (transferred) into the market prior to maturity. A floating TCD pays a coupon linked to a variable benchmark (90-day Bank Bill Swap Rate).

The economic environment globally, is suffering significantly from Covid-19 pandemic and conflict in March 2020. The market value of Council’s investment in FRNs has since improved. Council has sufficient funds in its current account and has no plans at this stage to sell off any of its FRNs to meet its short-term cashflow requirements.

Council is fully compliant with the requirements of the Ministerial Investment Order including the grandfathering^{^[2]} provisions. 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 25 per cent of its portfolio in ADIs rated BBB and below.

Mortgaged-backed securities

Council’s investment advisor (Amicus Advisory) was asked on appointment to review Council’s investments in grandfathered mortgage-backed securities (MBSs). Amicus has completed its review and recommends Council continue to hold its investments in the Class A and both Class C securities There is significant uncertainty associated with these investments, however presently the investment advisors believe there is, on balance, more upside opportunity than downside risk. Notwithstanding this recommendation, Amicus has assessed that both Class C securities are likely to eventually default. However, Council will continue to receive interest up until default which is likely to be many years in the future. Fitch Rating Agency has decided to withdraw its rating on MBSs and as a result, Council’s investments in these securities are now classed as non-rated. Year-to-date, Council’s investment in MBSs are valued at $693 thousand below face value.

Portfolio maturity profile

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

Counterparty policy limit compliance

Credit rating policy limit compliance

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 for the month of March 2022 exceeded the ABBI index by 98 basis points (portfolio yield: 1.02%; ABBI: 0.04%)

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

Performance of portfolio returns against budget

Year-to-date, Council’s investment income was $4 million lower than the original budget (prior month: $2.1 million). This is primarily due to $3.8 million for unrealised decline in fair value of FRNs due to global market uncertainties in particular the ongoing war in Ukraine. This is a mark to market issue and not expected to affect the long-term cash flow expectation from the investments. Any mark to market capital losses experienced recently will be recovered in coming months.

	YTD Budget	YTD Actuals	Budget Variance
Interest yield on cash holdings	$2.4m	$2.2m	($0.2m)
Fair value market movement	$0.6m	($3.2m)	($3.8m)
Total	$3.0m	($1.0m)	($4.0m)

Investment portfolio at a glance

Portfolio Performance

The portfolio yield for the month of March 2022 exceeded the AusBond Bank Bill index by 98 basis points (portfolio yield: 1.02%; ABBI: 0.04%).

Annual Income vs. Budget

Council’s investment income was $4 million lower than the original budget as at 31 March 2022.

Investment policy compliance

Legislative requirements		Fully compliant, noting exception applicable to grandfathered mortgaged-backed investments.
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 of Australia has left the official cash rate on hold at 0.10 per cent in its meeting on 5 April 2022. The current 0.10 per cent cash rate is at an historically low level and impacts returns on investment. Economic forecasts suggest that the official cash rate may increase to 2.0 per cent by mid-2024^{^[3]}.

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.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Council’s investment income was $4 million lower than the original budget as at 31 March 2022.
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. Market interest is expected to stay at its lowest rate for a long period and will continue to put pressure on Council’s budget.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Investment Portfolio March 2022

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Committee Reports

CTTE 01

Minutes of the Liverpool Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on 21 February 2022

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and recognise heritage
File Ref	101598.2022
Report By	Thomas Wheeler - Heritage Officer
Approved By	David Smith - Director Planning & Compliance

Executive Summary

This report is tabled to present the minutes of the Liverpool Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on 21 February 2022.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Receives and notes the minutes of the Liverpool Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on 21 February 2022; and

2. Endorse the updated Heritage Advisory Committee Charter.

REPORT

The minutes of the Liverpool Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on 21 February 2022 are attached for the information of Council.

The minutes contain the following Committee recommendations:

1. That the committee recommend that Council consider whether the development assessment review should include assessments of how communications by Council planners with developers and heritage homeowners could be improved, with a view to proactive ways to de-escalate conflicts and avoid legal actions.

Comment

This recommendation, being improved communication with developers and heritage homeowners during the development assessment process, is an operational matter and is being addressed by Council.

All development applications relating to heritage items (or within the vicinity of a heritage item) are reviewed by Council’s Heritage Officer who provides advice to the planning officer assessing a development application.

2. The Heritage Committee move to bi-monthly meetings for a minimum of 2 hours per meeting.

Comment

This is a matter for Council to determine. The Committee currently meets on a quarterly basis. The committee resolved to recommend to Council that meetings be held on a bi-monthly basis and that this change be reflected in the update to the Committee Charter. If Council endorses this recommendation of the Committee, the Charter will be updated accordingly.

3. That Councillors be made aware of potential safety deficiencies with the balustrade design of the pedestrian Georges River Bridge due to its close proximity to Mental Health Units of Liverpool Hospital and the risk of people with suicidal ideation jumping off the bridge, and the risk of young people jumping off the bridge (as they do off the existing pylons) plus a potential crowd safety issue with the escalator design. I note that the Committee was informed that the balustrade design meets Australian safety standards, however, I believe Councillors need to be across this potential safety issue. It would be a poor outcome if safety grilles had to be retrofitted.”

Comment

This matter is outside the scope of the Heritage Advisory Committee. The concerns raised by the Committee have been reviewed by Council and the balustrade design meets relevant Australian and International safety standards.

Heritage Advisory Committee Charter

In accordance with Council’s adopted policy for Committees, the Charter was reviewed prior to seeking new members for the next two-year term.

Amendments to the Charter include:

· A simplification of the aims and objectives and outcomes of the Committee;

· Modifications to the committee membership to broaden the scope for membership;

· Establishment of a clear nomination process;

· Update of the general format and content of the charter to reflect Council’s current standards.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

None of the actions contained in the minutes will have a financial impact on Council.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
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	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Minutes of the Liverpool Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on 21 February 2022.

2. Draft Heritage Advisory Committee Charter with track changes

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Committee Reports

CTTE 02

Minutes of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active
Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held
on 16 March 2022

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Advocate for, and develop, transport networks to create an accessible city
File Ref	111640.2022
Report By	Charles Wiafe - Service Manager Transport Management
Approved By	David Smith - Director Planning & Compliance

Executive Summary

This report presents the recommendations from the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held on 16 March 2022. At the meeting, the Committee considered twelve (12) agenda items, one (1) special item, and eleven (11) general business items.

A copy of the meeting minutes with the Committee’s recommendations is included in Attachment 1.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the following Committee recommendations:

Item 1 - Governor Macquarie Drive west of Epsom Road, Chipping Norton – TfNSW proposed Heavy Vehicle Inspection Bay

• Installation of signage for heavy vehicle inspection bay and No Stopping along GMD as shown in the Committee agenda attachment booklet.

• TfNSW to rehabilitate and fund kerb and guttering to formalise its use as an inspection bay.

• TfNSW to undertake community consultation prior to installation.

Item 2 - Edmondson Park Town Centre, Edmondson Park – Proposed Directional Signs

• Installation of four directional signs along sections of Soldiers Parade and Henderson Road, Edmondson Park close to the Edmondson Park Town Centre as indicated in the report.

Item 3 - Fourth, Tenth and Eleventh Avenues, Austral – Proposed Signs and Line Marking Scheme

• Installation of Children’s Crossing across Tenth Avenue in front of St Anthony of Padua Catholic School.

• Installation of a combined pedestrian crossing across Tenth Avenue when TfNSW warrant is met.

• Installation of interim intersection treatments at the Eleventh Avenue/Fourth Avenue and Tenth Avenue/Fourth Avenue intersections with associated splitter islands and signs and line marking scheme as shown in the agenda attachment booklet.

Item 4 - Hume Highway from Reilly Street to Atkinson Street, Liverpool – Proposed Shared Path

• Installation of a Shared User Path along the western side of Hume Highway between Reilly Street to Atkinson Street and installation of associated signs and line marking as shown in the agenda attachment booklet.

Item 5 - Liverpool City Centre Special Event - Festival of Chariots

• Classifies the Festival of Chariots event, scheduled for Saturday, 2 July 2022 through parts of the Liverpool City Centre, as a Class 2 Special Event with the required associated conditions.

Item 6 - Liverpool City Centre Special Event - Moorebank Air League

• Classifies the Australian Air League parade, scheduled for Sunday, 26 June 2022 through parts of the Liverpool City Centre, as a Class 2 Special Event with the required associated conditions.

Item 7 - Spencer Street, Cecil Hill – Proposed Raised Thresholds

• Installation of asphalt concrete speed humps across sections of Spencer Street between House Nos. 22 and 24 and in front of House No. 42 as shown in the Committee agenda attachment booklet.

Item 8 - Middleton Grange Town Centre, Middleton Grange

• Council notes that the developer will submit detailed design of a revised Middleton Grange Town Centre Traffic Management Plan, for approval.

Item 9 - Kurrajong Road – Concept Designs for Staged Upgrades Including Two

Proposed Traffic Signals at its intersection with Lyn Parade/Beech Road and Mowbray Road

• Council notes short, medium, and long term staged improvement works identified to improve traffic flow and road safety along sections of Kurrajong Road.

Item 10 - Hartlepool Road and Foskett Street, Edmondson Park – Change to Existing Give-Way Control

• Changes to priority movements at the Hartlepool Road/Foskett Road/Freitas Road intersection, Edmondson Park, as shown in the Committee agenda attachment booklet.

Item 11 - Liverpool City Centre Special Event - Stary Sari Night Festival

• Classifies the Stary Sari Night Festival, scheduled for Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd May 2022 in George Street, Railway Street, Crawford Lane and Scott Street, as a Class 2 Special Event with the required associated conditions.

Item 12 - Items Approved Under Delegated Authority

• Council notes the traffic facilities approved under delegated authority.

Special Item - Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee - Proposed Name Change

• Council approves a name change to Liverpool Local Traffic Committee as indicated in the report.

REPORT

This report presents the recommendations of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held on 16 March 2022. At the meeting, the Committee considered twelve (12) agenda items, one (1) special item, and eleven (11) general business items.

A copy of the meeting minutes, incorporating the Committee’s recommendations on the agenda items is included in Attachment 1. It is recommended that Council adopts the Committee’s recommendations on the agenda items as outlined above.

Comments on the general business items with recommended actions are as follows:

General Business Items

GB1 Fifteenth Avenue/Second Ave intersection, Middleton Grange – Request for pedestrian crossing facility.

Council has received a request for a pedestrian crossing facility to be installed across sections of Fifteenth Avenue and Second Avenue at the intersection of the two roads to permit safe crossing.

The existing intersection is a roundabout installed to improve road safety. However, it does not have pedestrian crossings. The intersection is proposed to be signalised as part of the future Fifteenth Avenue Road Upgrade in the medium term.

In the meantime, design investigations will be carried out to identify whether pedestrian refuges can be installed across the road sections of Fifteenth Avenue and Second Avenue at the intersection.

Recommendation - That design investigations for pedestrian refuge across section of Fifteenth Avenue and Second Avenue be carried out and presented to the July 2022 Traffic Committee meeting.

GB2 - Terminus Street, Liverpool – Civic Place - Proposed median island

The consent condition for the Civic Place development (at 52 Scott Street) requires the installation of a median island within the section of Terminus Street between Pirie Street and the existing median island close to Speed Street.

As the works are proposed on a classified road, TfNSW is required to approve and supervise the installation.

Recommendation- Detailed design to be forwarded to TfNSW to approve and supervise the installation.

GB3 - Old Kurrajong Road/Hume Hwy – No Right Turn Restriction

Council has received representations that right turn movements out of Old Kurrajong Road onto the Hume Highway affects exit movements at the intersection with a request for a ‘No Right Turn’ restriction.

The right turn movement is across three traffic lanes and the residents are concerned about the turning movements during peak hours is not safe.

Recommendation

• The Committee discussed and noted that the existing right turn movement from Old Kurrajong Road onto Hume Highway is unsafe particularly during peak traffic periods.

• The Committee noted alternate right turn movement is available at the Kurrajong Road/Hume Highway signalised intersection.

• Council to prepare a Traffic Management Plan to TfNSW for endorsement prior to installation.

GB4 - Dwyer Road, Bringelly – Load Limit Restrictions

Council has received representations from residents that there are increasing heavy vehicle movements along Dwyer Road with concerns that such movement damages the road pavement. The residents have requested that a load limit be imposed.

A number of properties along Dwyer Road have agricultural uses. The load limit would still permit heavy vehicles with origin and destination on this road to travel along the road, but it may be difficult to enforce.

Recommendation- The Committee discussed but did not support implementation of a load limit along Dwyer Road.

GB5 - Bus stops to be decommissioned

Transit Systems has submitted a list of bus stops to be decommissioned. The list includes bus stops along Wilson Road, Green Valley Road, and North Liverpool Road.

Recommendation- The Committee discussed and noted that a list of bus stops to be decommissioned will be included in the May 2022 Traffic Committee Meeting.

GB6 - Elizabeth Drive and Devonshire Road intersection – Request for interim intersection treatment

Transit Systems has expressed concerns about the difficulty and road safety implications for right turn movements into and out of Devonshire Road at its intersection with Elizabeth Drive.

Recommendation- TfNSW to continue investigation and implement interim intersection treatment as a high priority.

GB7 – Memorial Avenue between Flowerdale and Hoxton Park Road

Councillor Harle indicated that due to a number of new medium density developments along Flowerdale Road, illegal on street parking along this road section is increasing.

Recommendation- Council to investigate arrangement to highlight illegal parking and enforcement by Council rangers.

GB8 - Review of traffic management around Thomas Hassell College

The police representative advised that he has received complaints about traffic congestion and rat running occurring around streets close to Thomas Hassell College.

Recommendation- Council to investigate, in consultation with the Police, and provide information on possible changes.

GB9 - Intersection of Flowerdale Road and Memorial Avenue

Transit Systems representative indicated that there are no right turn arrows marked in Flowerdale Road causing traffic congestion.

Recommendation- Council to request TfNSW to investigate whether right turn phase can be introduced and provide information on possible changes.

GB10 - Heathcote Road Upgrade - Construction Depot

Acting Chairperson enquired whether the construction depot being constructed for the Heathcote Road upgrade would require the removal of the existing trees.

Recommendation- Council to request the Heathcote Road upgrade project managers to respond.

GB11 - Stanton Street, Liverpool – Rat Run

Councillor Harle enquired about rat running occurring along Stanton Street due to motorists along Memorial Avenue wanted to turn left onto Flowerdale Road

Recommendation- Council to investigate and provide an update at the July 2022 traffic committee meeting.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The actions contained in the minutes have no financial impact on Council and are funded as outlined in the table below:

Item	Description	Funding, Indicative Cost and Timing
1	Governor Macquarie Drive west of Epsom Road, Chipping Norton – TfNSW proposed Heavy Vehicle Inspection Bay	No cost to Council, TfNSW funded
2	Edmondson Park Town Centre – Proposed Directional Signs	No cost to Council, Developer funded
3	Fourth, Tenth and Eleventh Avenues, Austral – Proposed Signs and Line Marking Scheme	No cost to Council, Developer funded
4	Hume Highway from Reilly Street to Atkinson Street, Liverpool – Proposed Shared Path	No cost to Council, Active Transport Grant Funding
5	Liverpool City Centre Special Event - Festival of Chariots	No cost to Council, Event Organisers funded
6	Moorebank Special Event - Moorebank Air League	No cost to Council, Event Organisers funded
7	Spencer Street, Cecil Hill – Proposed Raised Thresholds	No cost to Council, TfNSW Block grant funding
8	Middleton Grange Town Centre – Proposed Intersection Treatments	No cost to Council, Event Organisers funded
9	Kurrajong Road, Prestons – Concept Designs for Staged Upgrades Including Two Proposed Traffic Signals at its intersection with Lyn Parade/Beech Road and Mowbray Road	No cost to Council, at this stage
10	Hartlepool Road and Foskett Street, Edmondson Park – Change to Existing Give-Way Control	No cost to Council, TfNSW Block grant funding
11	Liverpool City Centre Special Event - Stary Sari Night Festival	No cost to Council, Event Organisers funded
12	Items Approved Under Delegated Authority	No cost to Council, TfNSW Block grant funding

	2021/22	2022/23	2023/24	2024/25	2025/26
Operating budget / LTFP impact	No Implication
Capital budget impact	No Implication
Ongoing unbudgeted impact to opex from capital expenditure	No Implication
Unbudgeted impact to unrestricted cash	No Implication
Funding source	Grant Funding

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	Roads Act.
Risk	The risk is deemed to be Low. The risk is considered within Council’s risk appetite

ATTACHMENTS

1. Minutes of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held on 16 March 2022 (Under separate cover)

2. Attachments to the Minutes of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held on 16 March 2022 (Under separate cover)

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Questions with Notice

QWN 01

Question with Notice - Clr Kaliyanda - Liverpool Reconciliation Action Plan

Strategic Direction

Leading through Collaboration

Strive for best practice in all Council processes

File Ref

101062.2022

QUESTION WITH NOTICE

Please address the following

1. How are milestones and progress on identified RAP goals reported?

2. What RAP goals are applicable to councillors?

3. How are training needs within Council identified and filled?

4. Has there been consideration to the application of other mechanisms or frameworks for improving Council’s engagement with, and support for our First Nations community, as well as improving our inclusivity and diversity within the organisations?

5. If so, what mechanisms or frameworks have been considered and how?

Response (provided by Community & Culture)

1. How are milestones and progress on identified RAP goals reported?

Council’s RAP Status Updates

The review of Council’s RAP is currently underway with Council engaging Ngurra Advisory, a wholly-First Nations owned and operated consultancy firm. Ngurra is working closely with Council’s Community Development team to develop a revised RAP, reflective of Council’s commitment to the advancement of First Nations people. The review will ensure the updated RAP is aligned with the Reconciliation Australia Framework and is reflective of the current needs and goals of the First Nations community.

Reconciliation Australia has developed a RAP Framework to guide organisations for its development. This Framework provides organisations with a structured approach to advance reconciliation. Within this Framework, there are four different levels of RAP which organisations can develop. Each level is designed to suit organisations at different stages of their reconciliation journey. The four levels include:

· Reflect – designed to prepare an organisation for future RAPs and reconciliation initiatives;

· Innovate – designed to establish the best approach for advancing reconciliation within the organisation and implementing reconciliation strategies and initiatives;

· Stretch – embed reconciliation initiatives into the organisation and utilise the “sphere of influence” to drive reconciliation; and

· Elevate – leadership in reconciliation. There are unique requirements, expectations and processes in order to qualify as an organisation eligible to achieve an “Elevate” RAP.

Council, together with Ngurra Advisory, is working to achieve a ‘Innovate’ RAP for the next iteration of the plan. A ‘Innovate’ RAP runs for two years aiming to implement reconciliation initiatives. This phase will allow Council to gain a deeper understanding of the internal and external resources and influences and establish the best approach to advance reconciliation. This will include strengthening and expanding relationship with our First Nation community for reconciliation and development of innovative strategies to be embedded into business strategies at the next phase of the RAP, the ‘Stretch’ RAP. A comprehensive consultation program for the development of the RAP will be rolled out soon, including consultation with Councillors, staff and external stakeholders.

Reporting of RAP Milestones

Milestones and progress on the goals of the current Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) are reported through Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP) bi-annual reporting framework. These reports form the basis of Council’s Annual Report, which highlights key outcomes from a number of areas, including the RAP. RAP goals are also reflected in the individual Business Plans of relevant Council departments.

As part of the development of the new RAP, Ngurra Advisory is compiling a benchmark report, which will measure Council’s progress on the existing RAP against that of similar organisations. This report will outline how Council is currently performing against current delivery measures.

On completion of the new RAP, Council will be submitting it to Reconciliation Australia for official endorsement. In doing so, in addition to DPOP reporting, Council will be committing to annual reporting requirements on milestones and progress to Reconciliation Australia. This is the first time Council has undertaken this process to receive official endorsement of its RAP.

2. What RAP goals are applicable to councillors?

Under the current RAP Councillors have a responsibility to ensure all decisions and actions concerning heritage issues, community planning, environmental planning, cultural development, community programs and governance are underpinned by an understanding of and respect for First Nations culture and heritage.

Most of the goals within Council’s existing RAP are operational in nature. However, there are a number of targets which are applicable to Councillors, including:

· Conducting an Acknowledgement of Country at formal events and meetings (including Council meetings) and encouraging the use of Darug or Dharawal language where possible;

· Conducting two annual internal workshops on local Aboriginal history to educate staff and Councillors;

· Encouraging Council staff to utilise the Aboriginal Consultative Committee (ACC) as a consultative mechanism; and

· Host events and programs which acknowledge and commemorate significant dates including Sorry Day, Memories in the Mall and NAIDOC Week.

For Councillors, these goals are mostly related to participation and promotion of these activities.

3. How are training needs within Council identified and filled?

Training needs for staff are integrated in Council’s staff training programs and processes or as identified through plans such as the RAP. Cultural Awareness and information sessions around First Nations heritage and history for all staff are both identified within the existing RAP. Additionally, information and training needs are discussed at the internal First Nations Working Group, and through the newly established Diversity and Inclusion Working Group.

In addition to opportunities to seek and attend formal training in any area through Council’s Learning and Development program, a great deal of training and education occurs through Council’s events and programs which acknowledge and celebrate First Nations culture. Occasions like NAIDOC Week, Sorry Day and Memories in the Mall provide a unique opportunity to educate and inspire greater understanding of First Nations culture for staff and the wider community.

As part of its work with Council on developing a new RAP, Ngurra Advisory will be offering cultural awareness training to 15 senior staff to support the embedding of cultural awareness in the organisation. Further opportunities for training will be identified as part of the consultation process for the development of the new RAP. The consultation process aims to gather insight into the community and Council’s understanding and knowledge of First Nations heritage and culture, identify opportunities for development, and gather information on the needs and goals of Council and the community in the First Nations space.

5. If so, what mechanisms or frameworks have been considered and how?

Through its work, Council has driven and built strong relationships with key agencies, local Aboriginal groups and broader community. This has led to an increase in awareness of the importance of First Nations considerations in Council’s day-to-day work.

Council’s revised RAP will be developed based on the Reconciliation Australia Framework. The RAP will be submitted to Reconciliation Australia for endorsement. In doing so, Council is committing to annual reporting requirements on the milestones and achievements included in this plan. This process will provide a new level of accountability for Council in its actions to ensure positive outcomes for First Nations people in Liverpool.

Council has already taken steps to strengthen its ongoing commitment to the advancement of First Nations people in Liverpool. This includes:

· The establishment of an internal First Nations Working Group. This group is working towards embedding First Nations considerations into key Council processes such as procurement, strategic projects, employment and communication;

· Development of a Diversity and Inclusion Framework. This framework focusses on attracting and retaining staff of diverse backgrounds – including First Nations people – at Council by ensuring processes and opportunities are inclusive of the varying needs of the Liverpool community; and

· Working with Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council on an historic, first-of-its-kind agreement to work collaboratively across organisations to support the advancement of First Nations people in Liverpool and ensure greater awareness of First Nations considerations across all areas of Council’s work.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Questions with Notice

QWN 10

Question with Notice - Clr Rhodes - Current Status of Liverpool Council’s Koala Management Plans and/or Protection Policies

Strategic Direction

Leading through Collaboration

Strive for best practice in all Council processes

File Ref

122305.2022

QUESTION WITH NOTICE

Notes that since 1990, NSW koala populations have declined by between 20% and 50%, to be in the range of 15,000 to 25,000 remaining. Local extinctions have already occurred and the species is projected to become extinct in the wild in NSW within 30 years. Urgent action is needed to ensure future generations can see these iconic species in the wild.

Please address the following:

1. What is the status of identification of koalas and koala habitat and or transition corridors in the Liverpool LGA;

2. What planning measures are currently in place to protect them; and

3. What further could be done by council to ensure enhanced protection of koalas and koala habitat in the Liverpool LGA.

Response (provided by Infrastructure and Environment)

1. What is the status of identification of koalas and koala habitat and or transition corridors in the Liverpool LGA?

The koala population within Liverpool LGA predominantly occurs within Commonwealth and privately managed land. The biggest barriers to koala movements through the LGA are state managed roads, developed lands and security fencing around Defence land.

Council is committed to the ongoing protection of land under its care, control, and management and the enhancement of areas of the greatest biodiversity value. As presented in the reports to the March 2019 and December 2019 Council meetings, it is not feasible to provide a Georges River Koala Corridor or crossing bridges as there is no suitable habitat to provide connection to. Extending koala habitat connections beyond their current range within the LGA would pose a threat to dispersing individual koalas due to impacts such as predation, vehicle strikes, starvation, unsuitable habitat and stress.

2. What planning measures are currently in place to protect them?

The protection of koalas and their habitat is led by the following:

· NSW Koala Strategy (available from https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications-search/nsw-koala-strategy-2022);

· State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021; and

· Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.

Council critically evaluates proposed developments that may impact upon koala habitat. Koala related provisions within State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021, which were previously included in SEPP (Koala Habitat Protection) 2021, are consistently applied by Council when assessing pertinent development applications.

As koalas are a threatened species, potential impacts are also considered within the context of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 to ensure that any potential impacts are minimised and appropriately assessed.

The protection of koalas, including their habitat and movement corridors, will also be a focal consideration of the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan currently being developed by the NSW Government. The Plan is being revised in response to recommendations made by the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer regarding the protection of koalas. It is anticipated that this Plan will be finalised later this year.

3. What further could be done by council to ensure enhanced protection of koalas and koala habitat in the Liverpool LGA?

Council is committed to the management of koalas, as demonstrated by the following actions taken over the last three years.

	Date	Action
1.	September 2018	Council officers attended the Wollondilly Koala Summit to better understand the issues facing Koala conservation in the Macarthur region. Outcomes and next steps of the summit were predominantly advocacy oriented.
2.	November 2018	Negotiated the installation of koala warning signs at known vehicle strike hotspots on RMS (now TfNSW) roads, at cost to Council.
3.	2018-2019	Advocated for improved wildlife crossing structures as part of the Heathcote Road upgrade and engaged with external stakeholders, including Department of Defence to seek support for a koala corridor through their land at Holsworthy (sent letters dated 31/8/2018, and 13/8/2019).
4.	March 2019 December 2019	(Council reports) – various actions to preserve koala populations in the LGA, including reference in the reports that it’s not feasible to provide a Georges River Koala Corridor or crossing bridges as there is no suitable habitat to connect to.
5.	2018-2020	Participated in multiple engagement opportunities for the development of the NSW Koala Strategy and Koala SEPP revision.
6.	April and July 2020	(Council reports) – Initiatives to protect koala populations and prevent koala and wildlife injuries including virtual fencing.
7.	April 2020	Liaised with Western Sydney Parklands Trust and Australian Wildlife Parks regarding the establishment of a wildlife hospital/sanctuary or a wildlife conservation tourist attraction. Western Sydney Parklands Trust noted they already support significant wildlife attractions on their land and are not seeking to support additional wildlife attractions. Australian Wildlife Parks noted that the Liverpool LGA is outside the City-Blue Mountains tourist corridor, and thus unlikely to capture a sufficient visitation to be a viable location.
8.	November 2020-current	Worked with DPE to investigate ways to facilitate safe passage of wildlife across Heathcote Road, particularly in the vicinity of Deadmans Creek. Council has requested an update from DPE on this matter.
9.	May 2021	Attended the Long-term Koala Monitoring Workshop at Campbelltown City Council.
10.	June 2021	Prepared a business case to analyse the need and feasibility of a koala hospital/sanctuary, which concluded that a koala hospital or sanctuary not be pursued. The considerable establishment and ongoing management costs could not be justified for the small number of koalas requiring care.

The factors raised in response 1 limit the degree of influence that Council has on the management of koala habitat and movement corridors. However, Council will continue to actively influence outcomes by advocating to, and engaging with, stakeholders such as DPE, TfNSW, Department of Defence, and adjacent Councils to seek improved habitat management practices.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting

27 April 2022

Notices of Motion

NOM 01

NSW Government Backflip on Design and Place SEPP

Strategic Direction

Strengthening and Protecting our Environment

Encourage sustainability, energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy

File Ref

122032.2022

Author

Charishma Kaliyanda - Councillor

Background

Earlier this month, the new NSW Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts, announced that he would scrap his predecessor Rob Stokes’ draft planning rules for greener and more sustainable housing development.

The rules, known as the Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP), put a premium on environmental standards, requiring all developments to mitigate and adapt to the risks of climate change. They were part of a draft plan for all NSW buildings to operate at net zero emissions “well before 2050”

The draft environmental plan included a goal of 20-minute “walkability” to shops and parks for new neighbourhoods, revamped design rules to make new apartments better ventilated and more appealing and a requirement for green spaces in new developments.

This backflip by the NSW Government is especially shocking given that hundreds of submissions in response to the draft SEPP have yet to be considered.

It is all the more crucial given what we know about the impact of climate change on our community in particular. Over the last few years, Council has worked closely with organisations like WSROC to be part of awareness and advocacy campaigns around the Urban Heat Island Effect.

Communities in Western Sydney need leadership to change the fundamental mistakes visible in western Sydney’s priority growth areas: the long traffic jams, the high rates of social isolation, poor public health, low job availability, and of course, the rising heat.

Heat is Australia’s most lethal natural disaster. The frequency, intensity and duration of heat are predicted to increase across Australia, and especially in western Sydney. Researchers have already documented air temperatures above 50C in the region. Building more urban sprawl means we accept that more people will die of heat.

The draft SEPP addressed many of the collective findings on urban planning, mitigation, and adaptation. How we can build with less impact on our climate. How to create healthier, happier communities. Sensible and affordable changes.

Unfortunately, however, over two years of work in this space has just been tossed aside.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council

1. Write to the NSW Minister for Planning and Homes Anthony Roberts and NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet to express Council’s concern over the impact that scrapping the draft Design and Place SEPP will have on the quality and resilience of urban design and planning in Western Sydney.

2. Publicly advocate for changes to the NSW Planning system to urgently consider:

· New housing is designed for future climates and can maintain survivable temperatures without air-conditioning;

· The heat-resilience of existing housing stock and critical infrastructure is improved; and

· Adequate green space is provided for not only greenfield housing developments, but also for medium and high-density developments.

ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S COMMENT

This is a matter for Council, and if so resolved, Council will write to the Minister of Planning and the Premier expressing its concern over the Government not proceeding with the Design and Place SEPP.

Background

On 5 April 2022, the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) issued a press release (Attachment 1) in relation to the Design and Place and BASIX reforms. The press release highlighted that “the NSW Government will not introduce the State Environmental Planning Policy for Design and Place”.

The press release, however, emphasised that BASIX reforms were still being considered, stating that “the NSW Government will update the BASIX standards alongside a range of other initiatives to help deliver more quality and affordable homes in communities across the State.”

Council made two separate submissions in April 2021 (Attachment 2) and February 2022 (Attachment 3) on the proposed Design and Place SEPP. Both submissions supported the reforms broadly in improving the built environment leading to positive health, amenity, environmental and economic outcomes. There were also details within the reforms package that Council provided recommendations to be further considered by Government.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Costs associated with this recommendation, being staff costs associated with writing to Ministers and advocating for changes to the planning system are included in Council’s budget for the current year and long-term financial plan.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ministerial Press Release

2. Council submission April 2021

3. Council submission February 2022

[1] Westpac’s Australia and New Zealand Weekly – Week beginning 7 February 2022.

[2] Grandfathering is a provision in the Ministerial Investment Order (12 January 2011) that allows Council to hold investments which would otherwise be non-compliant with Council’s new Investment Policy and the Ministerial Investment Order.

[3] Westpac’s Australia and New Zealand Weekly – Week beginning 7 February 2022.

1
PLAN 01	Street Naming Requests
Attachment 1	Street renaming request Squalliciote Crescent, Austral

1
PLAN 01	Street Naming Requests
Attachment 2	Letter from TfNSW - Naming bypassed section off Elizabeth Drive

1
PLAN 01	Street Naming Requests
Attachment 3	Penrith Council Community Consultation Letter

1
PLAN 01	Street Naming Requests
Attachment 4	Regal Laneway Naming Request

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Attract businesses for economic growth and employment opportunities
File Ref	120831.2022
Report By	Chris Guthrie - Coordinator Business Development
Approved By	John F Morgan - Director Economy & Commercial Development

Economic	Facilitate economic development
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities.
Civic Leadership	Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report

1
CTTE 03	Minutes of the Intermodel Precinct Committee meeting held on 7 March 2022
Attachment 1	Minutes of the Intermodal Precinct Committee meeting held on 7 March 2022

Item	Complete
Preparation of a Vegetation Management Plan	Completed
Construction of a 2.5m shared pedestrian/bike network within the residential area	Completed
Installation of two (2) Gross Pollutant Traps (GTPs)	Completed
Construction of water quality control ponds	Completed
Landscaping and recreational facilities	Completed
Reconstruction of Cantello Reserve Dog Park	Completed
Public access to link Georges River Foreshore and Cantello Reserve	Completed
Monetary Contribution	Completed
Construction of a pedestrian/bike path (foreshore) to be dedicated to Council	Outstanding
Construction of a pedestrian/bike path (between foreshore and residential land)	Outstanding
Riparian Planting	Outstanding
Construction of a perimeter fence	Outstanding