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2 Overview3 OurMission,VisionandValues4 OrganisationalStructure5 CityProfile6 MessagefromourMayor8 ChiefExecutiveOfficer’sReport10 CouncillorProfile11 ExecutiveTeam12 WardBoundaryMap13 NaturalandBuiltEnvironment19 InfrastructureandFacilities23 AHarmoniousCommunity31 InnovationandCustomerFocus35 AProsperousandDiverseEconomy39 Partnerships,ConsultationsandCommunication43 FuturePlan44 NationalCompetitionPolicy44 FreedomofInformationActivity45 IncomeStatementbyProgram46 BalanceSheet47 StatementofChangesinEquity48 CashFlowStatement50 IncomeStatementbyNatureorType51 RevenueandExpenditure52 Notestoandformingpartoftheaccounts52 IndependentAuditor’sReportIBC Statistics

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ThisAnnualReportisthefirsttoreportagainsttheStrategicPlanfortheFuture�007-�0�0.TheReportisdividedinto

threeparts.Thesearethe:

• Overview• ActivitiesReport• Financials

TheOverviewincludestheVisionandValues,CityProfile,Mayor’sMessage,TheChiefExecutiveOfficer’sReport,CouncillorandExecutiveprofilesandmeetingattendancefigures.

TheActivitiesReportisstructuredsothatprogrammesandservicesdeliveredbytheCityarereportedagainsttherelevantgoalwithintheStrategicPlan.

TherearesixdistinctpartstotheActivitiesReportwhichmatchtheGoalsoftheStrategicPlan.

Theseare:

• Toenhanceournaturalandbuiltenvironment

• Toplan,developandmaintaintheCity’sinfrastructureandfacilities

• Topromoteandfosteraproudandharmoniouscommunitywhichprovidesopportunitiesforall

• Tobeaninnovative,dynamicandcustomerfocusedorganisation

• TofosterandpromoteaprosperousanddiverseeconomicbaseforthefutureoftheCity

• Todevelopandmaintaineffectiveparticipation,consultationandpartnershipsthatwillbenefitthecommunity

OverthelifeoftheplanthisandsubsequentAnnualReportswillofferawaytofollowthedevelopmentoftheCity’soperationsinaccordancewiththeStrategicPlan.

TheReportalsocontainsmaterialrequiredbylawtobereporteduponinthisdocument.ThisincludesaFuturePlansectionwhichhighlightssomeofthekeyactivitiestheCitywillbeundertaking.

ThefinancialsectioncontainsanextractfromtheFinancialStatementsfortheorganisationfor�006-�007.

overview

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ourmissionMaking the City of Gosnells a Great Place

ourvisionWe will be a vibrant City with a strong community identity; a great place to live, work, raise children, visit and invest; a place that encourages a range of lifestyles and opportunities; and where the natural environment, cultural diversity and heritage of the City is respected and protected for the enjoyment of current and future generations.

ourvaluesLeadershIp: Weareinnovativeandcreativeinourquesttobeoneofthemost

progressive,proactiveandvisionarylocalgovernments.

sustaInaBILIty: Weaimforthebestlifestyleforourcommunity,withoutcompromisingopportunitiesforexistingandfuturegenerations.

naturaLand Wevalueanaturalandbuiltenvironment,whichimprovestheBuILtenvIronment: community’squalityoflife.

CounCILLors,staff Asateam,wevalueourcouncillors,staffandvolunteersandandvoLunteers: endeavourtoprovideasafeandequitableworkenvironment.

Wetrustandrespecteachother.

performanCe: WewillworktogethertodelivertheCity’sstrategicgoals.

styLe: Weareopen,ethical,honestandresponsibleinourdealings.Weaimtoworkinharmonywithourdiverserangeofstakeholders.

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organisationalstructure

APricewaterhouseCoopers’studyfoundthattheCitywas

oneofWA’sbettermanagedlocalgovernmentsandthat

ratepayersweregettinggoodvalueformoney.

• Leisure Services• Library and Heritage Services• Community Capacity Building

CommunityEngagement

Office ofthe Mayor

Office of the Chief Executive Officer

CorporateServices Governance Infrastructure

Planning andSustainability

• Financial Services• Human Resources• Information Technology• Information Management Services

• Health• Building• Rangers• Communications and Marketing

• City Facilities• Parks and Environment• Technical Services• Engineering Operations

• Urban Regeneration• Economic Development• City Planning

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LocatedinWesternAustralia,theCityofGosnellsis�7kilometressouth-eastofthecentralbusinessdistrictoftheStateCapital,Perth.Servingapopulation

ofmorethan9�,000,theCityisknownforitsgreatclimate,pleasantresidentialliving,markets,bushwalks,wildlifeparksandwinery.

cityprofile

TheCitywasfirstdevelopedbyEuropeansettlersin�8�9,withtheloamsoilsandabundantwatersoftheCanningRiverrunningthroughtheCityprovidingthemeansforsettlementoftheregion.

Theareaisrichinhistoricalbuildings,reflectingthelifestyleoftheearlypioneersandofferingauniqueopportunitytoexperienceanintegralpartofWesternAustralia’shistory.

TheCityofGosnellsisaroundthesamesizeasParis,at��7squarekilometres,andthepopulationcontinuestogrowrapidly,withabout�0percentoftheCityareastilltobedeveloped.

Itisanticipatedthatover$�.�AUbillionofdevelopmentopportunitieswilloccuroverthenext�0years.TheCityenjoysacommunityofspirit,diversityandculturewithareputationforthatfamousdowntoearthAustralianfriendliness.

TheCouncilhasbuiltareputationforachievementandinnovation.Basedonpopulation,theCityofGosnellsisoneoflargestlocalgovernmentsinWesternAustralia,withtheresponsibilityofensuringdeliveryofawiderangeofservicestoadiversecommunity.

TherehavebeensignificantchangesintheCitytobettermeetthechallengesofthe

��stCenturyandthechangingneedsofourcommunity,includingastrongfocusoncustomerservice,anemphasisofmorefromlessintermsofvalueformoneyandanevengreaterdegreeofconsultationwiththepublic.

ServicesprovidedbytheCityinclude:

• Infrastructureandpropertyservices,includinglocalroads,bridges,footpaths,drainage,wastecollectionandmanagement

• Provisionofrecreationfacilitiesincludingaleisurecentre,sportsovalsandparks

• Healthservicessuchaswaterandfoodinspection,immunisationservices,toiletfacilities,noisecontrolandanimalcontrol

• Communityservicesforseniors,peoplewithdisabilitiesandyouth

• Buildingservices,includinginspections,licensing,certificationandenforcement

• Planninganddevelopmentapproval

• Administrationofparkingfacilitiesandstreetparking

• Culturalfacilitiesandservices,suchaslibrariesandamuseum

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messagefromThishasbeenanenormously

productiveandsatisfyingyearfortheCityofGosnells,oneinwhichourgrowingreputationasoneofAustralia’smostpro-activelocalgovernmentswasgreatlyenhanced.

ItwasanenormoushonourtohavethePrimeMinisterofAustraliaJohnHowardvisittheCitynotonce,buttwice.Thesecondoccasion,whenheopenedtheCentennialTreeTopWalk,wasagreatmilestonefortheCity.SetinthemagnificentlyredevelopedCentennialPioneerPark,thisgreatfacilitywillbringpleasuretothousandsoflocalresidentsaswellasdrawinvisitorsfromoutsidetheregion.

TheTreeTopWalkalsoshowsinmicrocosmwhatcanbeachievedthroughrespectforthenaturalenvironment,skilledinfrastructuredevelopment,carefulorganisation,focusoneconomicimpactsandthecreationofsuccessfulpartnerships.

Inkeepingwiththebeautifulenvironmentitshowcases,theTree

TopWalkcameaboutthroughfundingsecuredfromtheFederalGovernmentaftercarefullycoordinatedandpresentedlobbying.Itwillhaveapositivelong-termeconomicimpactontheCityandhasbeenbuilttothehigheststandardsandisuniversallyaccessibletoallmembersofourcommunity.

The$8.�millionHarmonyFieldsprojectinMaddingtonwascompleted,givingresidentsoneofthebestsportsandrecreationfacilitiessouth-of-the-river.

TwonewskateandBMXfacilitiesopenedinMaddingtonandGosnellsandgoodprogresswasmadeonplanningforthe$6.�millionAmherstVillageCommunityCentre,inCanningVale.

Justover$8millionwasspentontheCity’sroadprogramme,includingsafetyimprovementsatblackspotsinThornlie,MaddingtonandCanningVale.

TheFederalGovernment’sAustralianTechnicalCollegePerthSouthinMaddington,forwhichtheCityofGosnellshadlobbiedhard,openeditsdoorstoofferalternativetrainingandemploymentopportunitiesforhundredsofyoungpeople.

PlanstoupgradetheCity’sciviccomplexwererevealedandinkeepingwithourcommitmentto

All of us involved with the City of Gosnells are aware of the exciting, diverse and vibrant area we represent.

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messagefromsustainabledevelopment,itwillbeoneofthemostenergyefficientandenvironmentallyfriendlycommercialbuildingsintheState.

TheMaddingtonKenwickSustainableCommunitiesPartnershipforgedaheadwiththeintroductionofanewplanningpolicytoencourageretailandcommercialdevelopmentinthenewMaddingtonTownCentre.

Thishasalreadysparkedsignificantinterestfrominvestorsandlocalbusiness.

ThePartnership’sstrongcommunityelementledtothecreationoftheStr8Talkin’youthproject,whichattracted$�98,000inFederalGovernmentsupportthroughtheNationalCommunityCrimePreventionProgramme.

TheCitycommissionedaPriceWaterhouse-Coopersstudyintotheorganisation’slong-termfinancialviability.

Thereport,futureproofingtheCityofGosnells,wasbasedonareviewof�6PerthmetropolitanlocalgovernmentsandfoundthattheCitywasamongWA’sbettermanagedlocalgovernmentsandthatratepayersweregettinggoodvalueformoney.

ThisfollowedanannouncementinOctober�006thattheCityofGosnellshadreceivedits

secondconsecutiveMinister’sFinancialManagementAwardforExcellence.

Withtheseassurances,weembarkedonafour-yearStrategicPlantokeepoureconomic,socialandenvironmentalgoalsinfocus.

Wehaveenjoyedmanysuccessesinthepastyear,particularlyinbringingtogetherourvisionforthecommunity.

Importantly,wehadfunalongtheway–wecelebratedculturaldiversitywiththeMulticulturalFoodFair,wepartiedatGozzyRock,wegottoknoweachotheratPeopleinParksandtheSummerConcertsandtheDonRussellPerformingArtsCentreentertaineduswithagreatline-upoftheatre.

Throughout�007,theCity’sCentenaryhasgivenusfurthercauseforcelebrationaswerecognisedourorigins,thecharactersthathaveshapedourcommunityandourachievements.

ThevalueofheritagecannotbeunderestimatedandI’mproudthattheCityofGosnellsrespectsandprotectsitspast.

Lookingbackon�00yearshasreallyputinperspectivejusthowfarwe’vecome.Ihopethenextyearandthenext�00yearsforthatmatterarejustasexciting.

Patricia Morris AM JPMayor,CityofGosnellsHonoraryFreeman

ourmayor

Looking back on 100 years has really put in perspective just how far we’ve come.

chief executiveofficer’sreport

AsChiefExecutiveOfficerduring�006-�007,itgives

megreatsatisfactiontoreflectonanother��monthsofsuccessandachievementfortheCity.

Thestrengthoftheperformanceofanylargeorganisationisguidedthroughstrongandcarefulstrategicplanning.Itisthereforeofgreatsignificancethatin�007,theCitybeganitsStrategicPlanfortheFuture�007-�0�0.

ThisdocumentwasdevelopedinclosecooperationandconsultationwiththeMayor,Councillors,staffandmostimportantlythelocalcommunity.Asthenamesuggests,itchartsapathfortheCityoverthenextfouryearsandisverymuchablueprintforthefuture.

ThisattentiontodetailinpreparingforfutureopportunitieshashelpedtheCityofGosnellsreapthebenefitsinrecentyearsand�006-�007wasnodifferent.

Ofcourse,toachieveanything,theCitymustbefinanciallysound.ItisasourceofprideandcredittotheCouncilandstaffthat,in�006-�007,theCityofGosnellsbecamethefirstevertowintheMinisterforLocalGovernment’sFinancialManagementAwardforExcellenceinsuccessiveyears.

TheCitydoesnotrestonitslaurelsandtoensurewemaintainourstrongcommitmenttofinancialmanagement,theCityinstigatedacomprehensivereviewofitsfinancialsustainabilitybytherespectedPricewaterhouseCoopers.

Thisreport,futureproofingtheCityofGosnells,statedthattheCouncilwasinthetopquartileofviablelocalgovernmentsandwaslikelytoreceiveanAAcreditrating.

Suchastrongpositioninanenvironmentwheremanylocalgovernmentsfindthemselvesinseriousfinancialsituationsislaudable.

However,withthereporttippingtheCity’spopulationtoriseby�0,000tomorethan���,000overthenext�0years,itisclearthestrong

Significant progress is being achieved in delivering the City’s large scale urban regeneration programme.

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chief executiveofficer’sreport

partnershipstheCityhasforgedwithkeypartnersmustcontinueandbedevelopedfurthertodealwiththeseongoingdemandsofgrowth.

AnothersignificantexampleofthesuccessthatpartnershipscanbringisseenintheMaddingtonandKenwickSustainableCommunitiesPartnership.StatePremierAlanCarpentervisitedtheCityinOctober�006tosignadealcommitting$�millionofStateGovernmentsupportfortheproject.Overall,thisprojecthasproducedsynergiesindependentlyquantifiedat$7�millionoveritslife.

Overtheyears,thispartnership,whichhasacrucialcommitmentfromlocalpeoplethroughtheCommunityLeadershipNetwork,willhelptransformthesetwosuburbs.

AnothersignificantboostfortheareacamewhentheFederalGovernmentagreedtofundhalf-a-milliondollarsforacommunitysafety

initiative,theStr8Talkin’programme,whichwillseelocalyouthengagedinarangeofinitiativestoencourageasenseofcommunityownershipandresponsibility.

Inanotherboostforthecommunity,preparationsfortheconstructionoftheCivicCentreAdministrationBuildingprogressedsignificantly.ThisprojectwillensurethattheCityisheadingintoabrightfutureonthebasisofgoodplanningandsoundfiscalmanagementandwillhavethesortoffacilityneededtodelivertop-classservicesandgovernancetothepeopleoftheCityofGosnells.

stuartJardineChiefExecutiveOfficerCityofGosnells

Another significant boost for the area came when the Federal Government agreed to fund half-a-million dollars for a the Str8 Talkin’ programme.

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CanningValeWard

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Crronhoffman

BickleyWard

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T:9�������F:9�������E:pwainwright@gosnells.com.au

CrpaulineWainwright

GosnellsWard

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CrdaveGriffiths

CrWayneBarrett

CanningValeWard

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Address:�0HargraveDriveThornlieWA6�08

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GosnellsWard

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CrolwensearleJp

BickleyWard

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Address:6MelaleucaCourtCanningValeWA6���

T:9����9��F:9����9��E:osearle@gosnells.com.au

CrJulieBrown

GosnellsWard

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CrrodCroft

CanningValeWard

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GosnellsWard

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CrCarolmatisonoamdeputymayor

BickleyWard

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stuartJardineChiefExecutiveOfficer

ResignedJune�007

trevorperkinsDirectorGovernance

adelleCochranDirectorCommunityEngagement

daveharrisDirectorInfrastructure

ronBouwerDirectorCorporateServices

LenKosovaDirectorPlanningandSustainability

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CouncillorsAttendanceatCouncilMeetingsfor�006-�007

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Meetings included: SpecialCouncilMeetings(�):�July�006,BudgetMeeting.�8May�007,AppointmentofCouncillorDelegatesontheSelectionPanelfortheInterviewofProspectiveCandidatesforthepositionofChiefExecutiveOfficer.ElectorsMeeting(�):��December�006,AnnualElectorsMeeting.

*CrRodCroft,CrDaveGriffiths–ResignedfromCouncilon��May�007.

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naturalandbuiltenvironment

ObJectives�.� Ensurethebuiltformisattractive,safeandvibrant

�.� Reducethenegativeimpactsofdevelopmentontheenvironment

�.� Increasetherecovery,recyclingandreuseofwaste

�.� Manageandprotectareasofenvironmentalandheritagesignificance

�.� Makealocalcontributiontowardsaddressingmajorregionalandglobalenvironmentalissues

the following activities were undertaken to contribute towards achieving this goal and objectives:

strategic Projects• ProgressionofplanningfortheMaddingtonKenwickStrategic

EmploymentArea,includingcommissioninganumberofdetailedtechnicalstudiesandpreparingaconceptplanfortheareatofacilitatelandownercomment

• AreviewofdraftTownPlanningSchemeNo.��(TPS��)inMaddingtonandtheadoptionofaframeworkfortheprogressionofanOutlineDevelopmentPlaninplaceofTPS��

• Theprogressionand/orfinalisationofOutlineDevelopmentPlansfor:

• YuleBrookPrecinct�

• SouthernRiverPrecincts�B,�Eand�F

• WestMartinPrecincts�and�

• ModificationstotheCanningVale,WestCanningValeandSouthernRiverPrecincts�and�OutlineDevelopmentPlans

Goal 1 –Toenhanceour naturalandbuiltenvironment

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naturalandbuiltenvironmentPolicy developmentThefollowinglocalpolicieswerepreparedtoensurecoordinatedsubdivisionanddevelopmentthroughouttheCity,encouragehighstandardsofurbandesignandbuiltform,promotevibrantandactivecentresandinvitingpublicplaces.

• ImplementationFrameworkfortheLocalHousingStrategyandLargeLotOutlineDevelopmentPlanAreas

• SouthernRiverPrecinct�PlanningFramework

• GosnellsTownCentreDevelopment

• MaddingtonTownCentreDevelopment

• RevisionoftheArtificialWaterbodiesPolicytoguidethedesign,assessmentandapprovalofartificialwaterbodies

Australian technical collegeTheCityworkedwiththeprojectarchitectstoensurethePerthSouthAustralianTechnicalCollege(ATC)wasdesignedandorientedtocomplementfutureplansforredevelopmentoftheCity’sOperationsCentresiteinMaddington.

Planning Approvals• ��6developmentapplicationswere

determinedforarangeoflandusesincludingindustrial,commercial,residential,educational,homebasedbusinessandcommercialvehicleparking

• TheCityassessedandrespondedto�60applicationsforsubdivisionforthecreationof�,�07lots

• Clearancewasgrantedfor87DepositedPlansforthecreationof�,0�8greentitle

lotsandtheclearanceof��StrataPlansforthecreationof��9stratatitlelots

• �,�00requestsfordevelopmentcomplianceactionwereinvestigatedandrespondedto

• �,�0�ZoningCertificateswereprovidedinresponsetothesaleofproperties

building Approvals• BuildingApprovals(Licences)issued

totalled�,�87withaconstructionvalueof$���,678,�6�

• Homeapprovalstotalled7��withaconstructionvalueof$��7,��6,7�7

• 7�9homescommencedconstruction

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enhancing the natural environment• InpartnershipwithProsserToyota,theCitysupportedabout�00

communityvolunteersinplanting�,000nativetrees,shrubsandgroundcoversonthebanksofCanningRiverinPioneerPark,andattheMaryCarrollParkWetlandsonNationalTreeDay.

• TheMaddingtonKenwickSustainableCommunitiesPartnershipwasinvolvedintreeplantingwiththecommunityinParakeelaGroveParkandKenwickBushForeversite���.TheMaddingtonKenwickCommunityLeadershipNetwork(CLN),studentsfromYuleBrookCollege,MaddingtonPrimary,EastKenwickPrimary,BramfieldParkPrimaryandCitystaffassistedwiththeplantings.

• AConstructionEnvironmentalManagementPlanandParkManagementPlanweredevelopedtomeetDevelopmentApprovalconditionssetonthePioneerParkredevelopmentproject.TheSwanRiverTrustcommendedtheCityonthehighqualityoftheplans.

• Councilendorsedsignificantrevisionstotheexistingpolicyonartificialwaterbodies.Detailedguidelinesnowprovideconfidenceinthedesign,assessmentandapprovalofartificialwaterbodiesthroughouttheCity.

• AdesktopevaluationwascompletedofallnaturalareasmanagedbytheCityfollowedbyadetailedevaluationofthenaturalvaluesof��ofthoseareas.AnobjectiverankingoftheimportanceofnaturalareaswillnowprovidetheCitywithempiricalguidancetohelpsetprioritiesformanagementplanningandbudgetallocationforthenaturalareasunderitscontrol.

• TheCityreceived$�0,��0infundingfromSwanRiverTrust’sRiverbankgrantsprogrammetocontinuecontroloftheenvironmentalweedTaroontheCanningRiverinpartnershipwiththeSouthEastRegionalCentreforUrbanLandcare.Anadditionalgrantof$��,�9�wasprovidedbytheTrusttoinitiateforeshorerestorationworkatseveralsitesontheCanningRiver,inpartnershipwiththeArmadaleGosnellsLandcareGroup.

• AWaterQualitySamplingandAnalysisPlanwasdeveloped,inpartnershipwiththeSouthEastRegionalCentreforUrbanLandcareandDepartmentofWater,toguidewaterqualityinvestigationsinBickleyBrook.Watersamplingandanalysisforabroadrangeofqualityparameterscommenced.Thewaterqualityreportingwillprovideinformationastogeneralaquatichealthandidentifyareasforadditionalwork.

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• CivicCentrere-developmentdesignedtoincorporatecuttingedgetechnologythatwillachieveatleasta�-StarGreenstarratingmakingitoneofthemostenergyefficientandenvironmentallyfriendlybuildingsinWA.

• ThedevelopmentofnewPublicOpenSpace(POS)andtheupgradingofexistingPOS,forexampleWestfieldPark,involveswaterwisedesignbylimitingtheamountofirrigatedturfareawithoutaffectingthequalityanditsusability.

• TheCitycontinuedtoexpanditsMAXICOMirrigationcontrollernetworkwithourrequirementforalldeveloperdrivenPOSandourownirrigationupgradesthroughourcapitalworksprogramtoincludethistechnology.Therearecurrently�9sites

onlinewherecomputerisedtimingensureswateringisefficient.

• TheCitycontinuedtoparticipateintheInternationalCouncilforLocalEnvironmentalInitiatives(ICLEI)Triple-BottomLineCapacityBuildingProgramme.Theprogramme,whichrunsfortwoyears,involvesICLEIworkingwiththeCityofGosnellsandotherleadinglocalgovernmentsacrossAustraliatoassistparticipatinglocalgovernmentsinincorporatingsustainabilityprinciplesandpracticesintotheiroperations.

switch your thinking! (syt!)TheCityofGosnells,alongwiththeCityofArmadaleandShireofSerpentine-JarrahdaleispartoftheSouthEastRegionalEnergyGroup(SEREG),whichimplementsthehighlysuccessfulsyt!programme.Theprogrammereceivedrecognitionforitsinnovationandcontributiontoimplementingmeasuresthatwillsaveenergy,waterandoperatingcosts,andreducegreenhousegasemissions.Theprogrammereceivedthefollowingawardsinthepastfinancialyear:

• Sustainability�006Awards(National)–SilverAward–CategoryWinner–OutstandingSustainabilityPartnership

• Sustainability�006Awards(National)–GoldAward–OverallWinner–MostOutstandingSustainabilityInitiativeinAustralia

• WAEnvironmentAward�006(State)–Winner–Category�–GovernmentLeadingbyExample

• WAEnvironmentAward�006(State)–Winner–Category8–CommunityEnergyEfficiency

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the Green House, a sustainable retrofit houseTheMaddingtonKenwickSustainableCommunitiesPartnership(MKSCP)andthesyt!programmeworkedtogethertoretrofitanexistinghouseinMaddingtontodemonstratethatsustainableenergyandwaterefficienthouseretrofitsareeasy,affordable,andattractive.Theprojectdemonstratesthathouseholdenergyandwatercostsandcoststotheenvironmentthroughgreenhousegasemissionscanbereducedinacosteffectivemanner.TheGreenHousereceivedanestimated�,800visitorsandextensivepositivemediacoverageduringthe��monthperioditwasopentothepublic.

Waste management statistics• ��,9�7tonnesofMunicipalSolidWastewascollectedin��0litremobilegarbagebins

fromtheresidentialandcommercialsectorsandtransportedtotheCardupLandfillfacility,representinganincreaseofnearly�.�percentfrom�006

• RecyclingintheCitywasupnearly6percentto9,8�0tonnes• Thegeneraljunkkerbsidecollectionproduced�,898tonnesofwastefordisposalatCardup

and��tonnesofrecycledmetals• Thegreenwastekerbsidecollectionsprodced�,8��tonnesofgreenwastethatwas

processedintomulchTheCitycontinuedtoworkwithotherauthoritiestodeveloplong-termwastemanagementsolutions:• WorkedwiththeSouthEastMetropolitanRegionalCounciltomoreefficientlyandeffectively

managewaste• InconjunctionwiththeSouthEastMetropolitanRegional,Councilprogressedthefeasibility

studyintotheestablishmentofaResourceRecoveryFacilitywithintheregion.Thescopeofthefeasibilitystudywasenlargedduetotheparticipationofthreeadditionallocalgovernments(CityofMandurahandShiresofMurrayandSerpentine-Jarrahdale)

• ImplementedthefirstphaseoftheZeroWastePlansurvey

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infrastructureandfacilities

ObJectives�.� Increasetheefficiency,useandsafetyofthetransportnetworkswithin

theCity

�.� Maximisethelong-termeffectivenessoftheCity’sinfrastructure

�.� EnsureCityinfrastructureandfacilitiesareoptimisedforcommunityuse

the following activities were undertaken to contribute towards achieving this goal and objectives:

Major facilities and infrastructure projects

civic centre• DesignandtenderingprocessesfortheredevelopmentoftheCity’sCivic

Centretomeetfutureneedswereundertaken

• DesignDevelopmentdrawingsandprojectestimateof$��millionwereapprovedattheOrdinaryCouncilMeetingof�7March�007withapprovaltoproceedtothetenderstage

• PlanningApprovalfortheproposedredevelopmenthasbeenobtainedfromCouncilandapprovalhasbeensoughtfromtheWesternAustralianPlanningCommission

Amherst village community centre• ACouncillorworkshopwasheldon�0March�007todiscussthe

DesignDevelopment,withCouncillorssupportingthefourthoption(OptionD)preparedbyarchitectsHoltonConnor

Goal 2 –Toplan,developandmaintaintheCity’sinfrastructureandfacilities

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infrastructureandfacilities• Fundingsubmissionsforacommunity

facilityknownastheC-podhavebeensenttotheFederalOfficeforRegionalPartnershipsandLotterywest.TheRegionalPartnershipsOfficearecurrentlyassessingthesubmission

• TheCityhasseveralcorporatesponsorsfortheCentre.KosmicSoundandLighting,DellAustraliaandSonyAustraliahaveallagreedtoprovideproductsatdiscountedprices–theCityisalsoseekingassistancefromMicrosoft,LogitechandPanasonic

• Theconceptdesignplansandtheprojectestimateof$6.�millionwereapprovedattheOrdinaryCouncilMeetingof�0April�007,enablingtheArchitecturalConsultancyTeamtoproceedtothedesigndevelopmentphase

• DesigndevelopmentandestimateisscheduledtobecompletedinAugust�007andisscheduledtogototenderinSeptember�007

• CardnoBSDconsultantspreparedafinalreportforWartonRoad/HolmesStreet(Lot8)mixedusesubdivisionwhichwasadoptedbyCouncilon��October�006

• TheOutlineDevelopmentPlanfortheareawasadoptedbyCouncilon��March�007

• AWaterManagementPlanhasbeenpreparedwhichwillenableprogressoftheOutlineDevelopmentPlan

Operations centre planning underwayThetenderforArchitecturalConsultancyServiceswasawardedtoHoltonConnorArchitectson��June�006.However,theissueoftheletterofawardispendingfinalisationofthesaleofthelandoftheexistingOperationsCentre.

TheCityisassessingadditionaloptionstoensurethebestoutcomeforanewOperationsCentreandtheredevelopmentoftheMaddingtonTownCentre.

Recreation facilities improved

Harmony Fields• The$8.�millionHarmonyFieldssports

ovalprojectwascompleted

• ConsultantstodeveloptheHarmonyFieldssubdivisionwereappointed

Westfield street skate ParkTheskateparkwasofficiallyopenedandsupportedbyayouthdevelopmentprogramme.The��weekPadupandLaunchprogrammewashighlysuccessfulinmitigatingconcernsoflocalresidentsandincidentsofantisocialbehaviour.Throughtheappointmentofamentor,askateparkusers’groupwasformedandcontributedtothedeliveryofasuiteofprojectsandevents,includingskateandBMXcompetitionsandskillsclinics.

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WestfieldstreetReserveThereservewasupgradedandofficiallyopenedwithmajorimprovementsincluding:

• Installationofplaygroundequipment• Landscaping• Pathways• Barbecuefacilities

strategies, funding submissions and programme participation• TheCitymadeadetailedsubmissionto

theStateInfrastructureStrategy,outliningfutureinfrastructureneedsoftheCity

• WorkedwiththeStateGovernmentandneighbouringlocalgovernmentstodevelopandimplementanIntegratedTransportStrategy

• CityparticipationintheWesternAustralianAssetManagementImprovementProgrammeusedthemodellingoutcomestodemonstratetheunfundedgapinassetrenewal.ThisalongwithotherassetmanagementpracticeswillassisttheCityindeterminingfuturefundingrequirementstomaintainandimprovetheCity’smanyassets.

• MasterPlansforWalterPadburyandMillsParkfacilitiesareindevelopment

• CommunitySportandRecreationFacilitiesfundingwassuccessfullysoughtforLangfordOvalnetballshadesheltersandGosnellsJuniorCricketClubforatotalof$�7,���

• ThePublicOpenSpaceStrategywhichwillguidefutureplanningandoperationsforthenext�0yearscontinuedtotakeshapewithassetdatabeingcompiled

Underground powerWorkcontinuedwiththeStateGovernmenttowardsthestagedimplementationofundergroundpower.

• CouncilresolvedtoadvisetheUndergroundPowerSteeringCommitteethatgiventheresultsofthesurveyofpropertyownerstheCitywasunabletoproceedwiththeGosnellsSouthUndergroundPowerProject

• TheMaddingtonProjectproposal,aMajorResidentialProject,wasselectedtoprogresstotheDetailedProposalStageofRoundFouroftheStateGovernmentUndergroundPowerProgram

• PropertyownersintheMaddingtonUndergroundPowerProjectareawerecanvassedontheirviewsaboutundergroundpowerandtheirwillingnesstocontributetothecost

Road projectsIn�006-�007,theCityagainreceivedmorefundingforroadprojectsthananyotherlocalgovernmentintheState.

Themainprojectsincluded:

• SectionsofNicholsonRoad,inCanningVale,havebeenwidenedhoweverthe$�.�millionprojectwasdelayedbytherelocationofservices.Workcontinues.

• PreparationworkfortheextensionofGardenStreet,betweenWartonRoadandHarpendenStreet,wascarriedoutandwillbecompletedwhentrafficsignalsareinstalledatWartonRoad.

• StateBlackSpotfundingenabledtheinstallationoftrafficsignalsattheintersectionofGardenStreet,ForestLakesDriveandTheBridgeway.

• $�.�millioninAuslinkRoadstoRecoveryfundingwassecuredthroughajointapplicationbetweentheCitiesofGosnellsandArmadaleforthewideningofRanfordRoadfromSouthernRiverRoadtoWartonRoad.

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a harmonious community

ObJectives�.� Createapositivesenseofplaceandamenity

�.� PromoteactivitiesthatcelebratetheCityasaplacetoliveandvisit

�.� Encouragetheprovisionofservicesandprogrammesthatimprovethequalityofcommunitylife

the following activities were undertaken to contribute towards achieving this goal and objectives:

Maddington Kenwick sustainable communities Partnership community Leadership NetworkTheCityandStateGovernment,throughtheMaddingtonKenwickSustainableCommunitiesPartnershipandtheCommunityLeadershipNetworkprovidedsupporttothecommunitythroughseveralinitiatives.ThePartnershipandCLNalsodevelopedaWelcometoYourFutureinMaddingtonandKenwickkitfordistributiontonewresidentscontainingarangeofinformationonservices,facilitiesandkeycontactsinthelocalarea.ThroughthepartnershiptheCLNalsohelditsfirstCommunityAchievementCelebrationeventtorecogniseandpromotesignificantcommunitycontributionsfromindividuals,businesses,schoolsandcommunitygroupsinMaddingtonandKenwick.

cultural Plan completedTheCity’sfirstCulturalplanwasadoptedbyCouncilatitsmeetingon�8November�006andprovidesforacoordinatedapproachforsupportingcultureandthearts.

Furtheringitscommitmenttocultureandthearts,theCityhostedanumberofforumswithprominentartiststofurtherenhancethecommunity’sappreciationofthearts.

Goal 3 –Topromoteandfostera proudandharmoniouscommunitywhich

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a harmonious communityParents and children enjoy librariesTheCity’slibrariesofferedfreeprogrammesforchildrenandparentstoattend,including:

• WeeklyStorytimesessions• BoardGamesClub• AdventurersReadingClub• SchoolHolidayactivities• Children’sBookWeek

EarlyinterventionforfamilyliteracywasprovidedtothecommunitythroughtheBetterBeginningsandMotherGooseprogrammes.

Award for Leisure WorldTermsofReferenceforareviewofLeisureWorldwereendorsedbytheExecutiveTeam.ThereviewstartedinDecember�006andaimstoassessthecapacityofLeisureWorldtomeetfuturecommunityrequirements.

Thefacilityattracted�0�,�9�visitsin�006/07.

LeisureWorldachievedthehighestsafetyratingofanyaquaticfacilityinWesternAustraliaforthesecondconsecutiveyearthroughtheRoyalLifeSavingSociety’sannualswimmingpoolsafetyaudit.ProvidingasafeenvironmentremainstheCity’shighestpriorityinthedelivery

ofaquaticprogrammes.Thecentre’sSwimSchooltaught�,98�childrentoswimbydelivering�7,8��swimminglessonsduringtheyear.

centre’s reputation flourishesTermsofReferenceforareviewoftheDonRussellPerformingArtsCentrewereendorsedbytheCouncil.TeamworksAustralasiaPtyLtdhavebeenappointedtoundertakethereviewwhichbeganinMay�007.

TheCentrecontinuedtobuilduponitsreputationasoneofPerth’sleadingcommunitybasedperformingartscentres,hosting��monthlyfeaturesfromprofessionalproducersincludingseveralshowsonStateorNationaltours,��MorningMelodiesshows,andthreeschoolholidaysshows.

ThehighlightoftheyearwastheCentre’stwo-weekperformingartsfestival;It’sOnAtTheDonwhichforthefirsttimehadanationaltouringactintheprogramme.Thefestivalattractedalmost700patronsovertwo-weeks.

StandoutsoftheyearincludedtheCentre’sfirstinternationalact,anall-agesphysicaltheatreshowcalledLaLaLunaandvisitstotheCentrebyseveraliconicAustralianentertainersincludingCharles‘Bud’Tingwellandex-SeekerKeithPotger.Theseshowswereattendedbyatotalof�,���patrons.

TheCentrealsohosted�6privatehireeventsattractingalmost7,000visitors.Privatehirersincludedseverallocalschools,communityandculturalgroups,privateperformingartsacademiesandsmallproductioncompanies.

PrivateclassesindanceanddramawerealsoconductedinboththeDanceStudioandtheAuditoriumforalmost�,000hoursduringtheyear.

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a harmonious communitycommunity events and activitiesTheCityhascontinuedtofacilitateadiverserangeofprogrammes,eventsandactivitiesforthecommunity.HighlightsfortheyearincludedthePeopleinParksprogrammethatprovidesavarietyofentertainmentandactivitiesinlocalparksandtheSummerConcertSeriesprovidingthecommunitywithfreeaccesstoahostofoutstandingperformances.TheCitywassuccessfulinsecuringLotterywestandHealthwayfundingtosupporttheseevents.

ArangeofcommunitybasedleisureprogrammeswasofferedincludingTumbleTots,Sportsmania,Fitn�0+,WalkingGroupsandGhostWalks.

SixPeopleinParkseventsandfiveSummerConcertswereheldfromJanuarytoApril�007.

ThePeopleinParkseventsincludedavarietyofactivitiesandentertainmentatlocalparksaimedatencouragingsocialinteractionbetweenlocalresidentsandpromotionofcommunitysafetyinitiatives.

TheCity’sSummerConcertseries,coordinatedinpartnershipwiththeCityofArmadale,sawavarietyofperformancesfrombandsincludingChainReaction,BluegrassParkwayandRedShellStorm.AllconcertswerestagedattheCity’smuseum,WilkinsonHomestead.

TheCityagainhosteditsAustraliaDayBigBreakfaston�6JanuaryatGosnellsOval.Thiseventattractedacrowdofapproximately�,000localresidents.

Inadisplayofrichnessanddiversity,theannualMulticulturalFoodFairwasheldinNovember�006.Thiscelebrationeventshowcasedthefood,dance,musicandvibrancyofpeoplefromover80culturalbackgroundswhohavechosentomaketheCityofGosnellstheirhome

AnumberofindigenousyoungpeoplefromMaddingtonandKenwickwereprovidedwithcamerasandaskedtorecordtheirfeelingsandthoughtsaboutwheretheylive,aspartofaprojectcoordinatedbytheCity’sHeritageServices.Theresultwasadynamicandpowerfulinstallationrichwithcolourandpersonalstories.TheexhibitionranforfivemonthsintheOrangeRoomattheGosnellsKnowledgeCentre.Anofficialopeningeventwasheldtocelebratetheexhibitionandacatalogueoftheartistsandtheirworkwasproduced.