Community Land Generic Plan of Management October 2012 ... · This plan provides the planning framework to ensure there are places for the public to relax, participate in recreational,

Community Land

Generic Plan of Management

Incorporating land categorised as Parks, General Co mmunity Use, Natural Area-Watercourse, Natural Area – Wetland, Natural- Area Foreshore

Fairfield City Council

October 2012

Generic Plan of Management – Community Land Fairfield City Council – October 2012

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Adopted 4 December 2012 City Outcomes Committee Meeting : Item 219 File 09/01118 Review date 2022


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Figure 1 Map of Fairfield Local Government Area


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Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ...................................... .................................................... 6

1.1 What is a Plan of Management for Community land? .................................................6

1.2 Land to which this plan applies ...................................................................................6

1.3 Categorisation of the land ...........................................................................................7

2.0 Current Situation ................................. ................................................. 7

2.1 Present condition and use of the Land ........................................................................7

2.2 History and Heritage ...................................................................................................8

2.3 The City’s Environment ...............................................................................................8

2.4 The community and its needs .....................................................................................8

3.0 Basis for Management .............................. ........................................... 8

3.1 Community’s Vision .....................................................................................................9

3.2 General land use planning context........................................................................... 10

3.3 Legislation Framework ............................................................................................. 11

3.3.1 Local Government Act 1993................................................................................ 11

3.3.2 Crown Lands Act 1989 ........................................................................................ 11

3.3.3 NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 ............................................. 11

3.3.4 EPBC Act 1999 (Commonwealth) ....................................................................... 11

3.4.5 Noxious Weeds Act 1993 .................................................................................... 11

3.4.6 NSW National Parks and Wild Life Act 1974 ...................................................... 11

3.4.7 NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1976 .................................. 12

3.4.8 NSW Heritage Act 1977 ...................................................................................... 12

3.4.9 NSW Water Management Act 2000 .................................................................... 12

3.4 Council Policies and Strategies ................................................................................... 12

3.5 Role of Community land ........................................................................................... 12

3.6 Values of Community land ....................................................................................... 13

3.7 Issues in relation to the Community land ................................................................. 13

3.8 Outcomes and Proposed Developments ................................................................. 14

4.0 Management Strategies ............................. ........................................ 14

4.1 Core Objectives ........................................................................................................ 14

4.2 Leases, licences and other estates .......................................................................... 15

5.0 Action Plan ....................................... .................................................. 17

6.0 References ........................................ .................................................. 38

7.0 Appendices ........................................ ................................................. 39

7.1 Guidelines for categorising land as a Park .............................................................. 39

7.2 Description of Park hierarchy levels (Open Space Strategy) ................................. 39

7.3 City Environment ...................................................................................................... 39

7.3.1 Landform 39

7.3.2 Geology and Soils ............................................................................................... 39

7.3.3 Soil Landscape Profiles (Bannerman & Hazelton, 1991) .................................... 40


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7.3.4 Vegetation 41

7.3.5 Fauna 42

7.4 Site inventory ............................................................................................................ 42

7.5 List of community land, categories and possible uses ............................................. 43

7.5.1 Category – Park Neighbourhood Park ................................................................ 43

7.5.2 Category – Park Local Park ................................................................................ 44

7.5.3 Category – Park Creek Line ................................................................................ 47

7.5.4 Category – Natural Area Wetland ....................................................................... 49

7.5.5 Category – Community General Use ................................................................. 50

7.5.6 Category – Natural Area Foreshore .................................................................... 53

7.6 Community Land with individual or Generic POM’s ................................................. 53


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1.0 Introduction Fairfield City Council (FCC) is located 32 kilometres south west of Sydney and covers an area of 104 square kilometres, incorporating 27 suburbs. It is a large urban city which is substantially developed. While, mainly residential, the City contains a mixture of large industrial land, two major business centres, a significant expanse of rural residential land to the west and all this is combined with a limited amount of public land. The Western Sydney Regional Parklands provide the largest area of open space as public land however the Parklands are not under the control of Council. Council has developed this Plan of Management (PoM) to ensure that planning, development and maintenance of the limited amount of public land under the control of Council meets the current and future needs of the diverse population. Fairfield is home to 187,768 (2011 Census) people which results in a wide range of request for access to public land placing significant pressure on this resource and Council’s finances. Council is conscious of the need to ensure access to community land for the general community. It is also mindful of the potential for the range of activities that the community wishes to participate could temporarily damage or permanently reduce the capacity of the community land. This plan provides the planning framework to ensure there are places for the public to relax, participate in recreational, social, cultural, educational and ecologically sustainable past times and that assist residents to achieve a healthy and happy wellbeing.

1.1 What is a Plan of Management for Community land ?

A PoM broadly outlines the long-term use, development and management of community land. A PoM can be specific to one parcel of land or generic and include a number of areas of similar land. This is a generic Plan of Management. This PoM is for the community land of the Fairfield local government area (LGA) and has been prepared to meet the requirements of the Local Government Act, 1993 as amended. The aim of the legislation is to:

• Promote best practice in the management of environmentally sensitive land.

• Curb inappropriate alienation of community land for private purposes.

• Reinforce the public’s right to participate in public land management.

• Assist Councils in the categorisation of community land and the management of that land.

To fully satisfy the Legislation, a generic PoM must:

• Identify the category of the land.

• State the core objectives and performance targets for management of the land.

• Outline the means by which the council proposes to achieve the plan’s objectives and performance targets.

• Describe the manner in which the council proposes to assess performance with respect to the plan’s objectives and performance targets.

• Expressly authorise any leases, licences or other estates. 1.2 Land to which this plan applies

Council is responsible for the care and control of many parcels of community land and Crown Land where Council is the trust manager or has care and control of land. This land is listed in Council’s Land Register.


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This Plan applies to land classified as community land owned or controlled by Council listed within Council’s Land Register, unless such land is referred to within a site specific or other Generic POM. A list of site specific POM’s is detailed in section 7.7 of this Plan Unless specified otherwise, where this document refers to community land, this reference will also apply to Crown Reserves where Council is the trust manager and where the Reserves are open and available to the community. This PoM is a single resource document that includes over 3000 parcels of land in the Fairfield City. This land comprises a wide range of uses and includes land categorised as Park, General Community Use, Natural Area – Bushland, Natural Area – Wetland and Natural Area – Foreshore. Use of the land ranges from parks, playgrounds, childcare centres, community centres, community halls, emergency services buildings, incidental open space, flood detention basin to wetlands and a range of community based activities. Some areas of land are subject to the provisions of site specific or other generic PoM’s which may make reference to the Generic Parks Plan of Management 2001. Where there is any inconsistency between this PoM and the Generic Parks Plan of Management 2001 this POM will override any site specific or other generic area PoM. This PoM comprises this main document; a schedule of community land; and a set of plans. The plans are a visual representation of the schedule of community land. When large-scale development or other significant change in the land usage is anticipated an individual PoM may need be prepared for the site.

1.3 Categorisation of the land

The Local Government Act 1993, Section 36 requires that community land must be categorised natural area, a sportsground, a park, an area of cultural significance or general community use. Land categorised as natural area is to be further categorised bushland, wetland, escarpment, watercourse or foreshore. This plan complies with section 36 although it should be noted that this plan does not include sportsgrounds as these sites are included in the generic Sportsfields PoM 2001 or separate specific PoM’s. Some bushland areas are excluded from this plan as they are included in the generic PoM Bushland 2001. Appendix 7.1 describes the guidelines for categorisation of community land as specified by the amended Local Government Act.

2.0 Current Situation 2.1 Present condition and use of the Land

The land in Fairfield has changed significantly since the area was inhabited by the Aboriginal people 30,000 years ago, when the area was covered in native vegetation on a fertile soil base and clean natural water courses. The European settlement began in the mid 19th century and the City is now substantially developed. The urban areas consist of mainly residential, couple with industrial, business land. Fairfield has been substantially cleared of the natural bushland and the creeks that traverse the City are polluted and in poor condition. Some areas of the open space network still have good quality bushland with the bulk found in the Regional Parklands. Land use within the City is changing through an increase density for residential housing which will bring an increase in population. These changes place additional pressure on Council to plan for the right balance of community facilities and open space.


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2.2 History and Heritage

Prior to European settlement in the 19th century, Aboriginal people from the Cabrogal tribe lived in the Fairfield LGA (Clouston, 1999). No specific details of the Aboriginal cultural or archaeological significance of individual sites were found during research for this Plan. However, it is likely that the creeks in particular, were widely used by local Aborigines as a food source. The name Cabramatta comes from the Aboriginal “Cobra” (or Cabra) meaning a type of edible white grub found in the hardwood of trees around creeks, and “matta” meaning point of land. At the turn of the last century, land along the creeks and parkland around them were developed as popular recreation areas. Other community land has been developed to provide a range of community facilities including Community Halls, Youth Centres, Senior Citizen Centres, Fairfield School of Arts and Community Centres. These facilities continue be managed in accordance with this Plan to meet the needs of the community.

2.3 The City’s Environment

Fairfield City as a result of its location on the Cumberland Plain, lies between the Blue Mountains to the west and the sea along the coast of Sydney some 30 kilometres to the east. It is in a rain shadow created by the higher coastal plateaux which captures the rain from the prevailing south-east winds (Bannerman & Hazelton, 1990). Climate change is an issue that must be considered in long term planning. Over the last century Australia, along with the rest of the world, has experienced an average warming of about 0.99C (Fairfield City Plan 2010-2020). Details of the City’s environment are provided in Appendix 7.3

2.4 The community and its needs

Today our City has an estimated population of 187,768 and is one of the most culturally diverse council areas in Australia. More than half our residents were born overseas, coming from 130 mostly non-English speaking countries. Many new migrants to Sydney choose to live in our diverse communities. The majority of residents speak a language other than English at home, with the most common being Vietnamese, Assyrian, Arabic, Cantonese and Spanish. Our current population is relatively young compared to other parts of Sydney with many young families choosing to reside here. However, our fastest growing age groups were 50 years and over. We are now facing an ageing future which will place special demands on our services and facilities into the immediate future (Fairfield City Plan 2010-2020). This Plan supports the use of community land to provide a wide range of recreation activities and community facilities to meet the needs of our community.

3.0 Basis for Management


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3.1 Community’s Vision The Fairfield City Plan 2010-2020 identifies the Fairfield community’s long term aspirations for the City, which is structured around five Themes. The Themes outline what we as the community of Fairfield City ‘want to see happen’ over the long term. These Themes break down into a series of ‘Community Goals’ which set out specific directions for the City. Fairfield City’s Vision is:

We are Fairfield City – a

welcoming, safe and diverse community where we are proud to

belong, invest and prosper.

The Generic Community Land PoM supports the following Themes and goals

Theme 1: Community Wellbeing

We enjoy good health (physical, psychological, social and environmental), have access to high quality facilities and services and contribute to our own wellbeing through a healthy lifestyle in particular. Goal 2: Being Healthy and Active

Strategy: Providing a range of open space, sporting fields and recreation facilities and programs

Outcome: 2.2 Active and creative leisure and recreational opportunities

Theme 2: Places and Infrastructure

Our City has high quality destinations, well used open space, town and neighbourhood centres that provide for a variety of active and passive activities as well as a range of leisure and recreation opportunities. Goal 4: Our City has quality public spaces as well as entertainment, leisure

and recreation opportunities

Strategy: Providing well developed open and public space and connections that meet the needs of the community in its location, size and type of facility

Outcomes: 4.2 Open space, public spaces, shopping centres and streetscapes

are accessible, well connected and well designed places

4.1 Open space provides opportunities for passive, active, sporting

opportunities and environmental uses

4.2 Local recreation, cultural, entertainment and leisure

opportunities are enjoyed and promoted

Theme 3: Environmental Sustainability


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We protect and enhance our natural environment and are taking action to address climate change as well as supporting sustainable activities and development.

Goal 1: Protecting and enhancing our natural environment.

Outcomes: 1.1 Rehabilitated waterways and riparian zones

1.2 Improved water quality in our waterways

1.3 Significant habitats, biodiversity and native vegetation are

protected.

1.4 We value our vegetation and open space.

1.5 The Western Sydney Regional Parklands and the rural lands of

the City are valued for their environmental and visual quality.

3.2 General land use planning context

The Fairfield Local Environmental Plan 1994 as amended. (LEP 1994) aims to conserve, improve or safeguard the existing environmental qualities of the City of Fairfield, provide sufficient land for a range of land uses to accommodate differing life styles, and provide public services and facilities that are well located and responsive to the needs of the community.

Activities that are considered permissible under the LEP 1994 may be permissible on community land depending upon the categorisation of the land. Land categorised as natural area has more restrictive objectives for management than land categorised as park or general community use. The Fairfield draft Comprehensive LEP 2011 (LEP 2011) was endorsed by Council on 24 April 2012 and will replace the LEP 1994 once approved by the Minister for Planning.

The LEP 2011 aims to ensure that the recreation and social needs of the existing and future community are appropriately planned for; to ensure development is properly integrated with, or assist in improving, the City’s public services, infrastructure and amenities; to conserve the environmental heritage of the City and to protect and manage areas of remnant bushland, natural watercourses and threatened species.

The Fairfield LEP 2011 once in force shall take precedence over the provisions of this PoM. The LEP 2011 must be read in conjunction with the Fairfield City Wide DCP 2006 as amended. Preparation of the LEP 2011 was informed by the Fairfield Biodiversity Strategy which included mapping of the Cumberland Plain Critically Endangered Ecological Community (CPCEEC) and undertaking a Conservative Significance Assessment (CSA) of these areas.

Land supporting CPCEEC identified as having a Medium to High CSA values in community land under Councils ownership/control will generally be zoned as E2 Environmental Conservation. Many of the City’s community facilities are located on community land and this land is zoned according to the purpose for which the land is used. This PoM permits activities permissible within the various zones where these activities are in keeping with the objectives for the category for the location. Council retains responsibility for managing the granting approvals for temporary uses in accordance with the Act.


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3.3 Legislation Framework

The following legislation is relevant, (but is not limited to), to the management of community land:

3.3.1 Local Government Act 1993 This Act outlines a Council’s responsibility to actively manage land and to involve the community in developing a strategy for management. The nature and use of community land may not change without an adopted Plan of Management.

3.3.2 Crown Lands Act 1989 Council is either the appointed or the devolved trust manager of many crown reserves in the Fairfield LGA. The crown reserves are to be managed in accordance with the purpose of the reservation and the Crown Lands Act and its Regulations. The Crown Lands Act establishes how crown land is managed for the benefit of the people of New South Wales and in particular to provides for:

• a proper assessment of Crown land

• the management of Crown land having regard to the principles of Crown land management contained in this Act

• the proper development and conservation of Crown land having regard to those principles

• the regulation of the conditions under which Crown land is permitted to be occupied, used, sold, leased, licensed or otherwise dealt with

3.3.3 NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 Identifies and protects native plants and animals in danger of becoming extinct. This Act requires the preparation of Recovery Plans and Priority Action Statements for listed threatened species, populations and endangered ecological communities, and Threat Abatement Plans for Key Threatening Processes (Schedule 3). Public authorities, such as Council, cannot make decisions which are inconsistent with the provisions of these Plans.

3.3.4 EPBC Act 1999 (Commonwealth) The Environmental Protection Biodiversity & Conservation Act is the Australian Government’s central piece of environmental legislation to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places, including migratory birds.

3.4.5 Noxious Weeds Act 1993 This Act defines the roles of government, councils, private landholders and public authorities in the management of noxious weeds. This Act sets up categorisation and control actions for the various noxious weeds, according to their potential to cause harm to our local environment.

3.4.6 NSW National Parks and Wild Life Act 1974 The National Parks and Wild Life Act 1974 covers the establishment, preservation and management of national parks, historic sites and Aboriginal relics throughout NSW as well as the protection of native flora and fauna.


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3.4.7 NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1976 The Act applies to the preparation of Local Environment Plans (LEPs) and Development Control Plans (DCPs) and environmental assessment of development proposals.

3.4.8 NSW Heritage Act 1977 This Act covers the protection, use and management of items of cultural heritage significance, including items on the State Heritage Register.

3.4.9 NSW Water Management Act 2000 The Act aims to provide for the sustainable and integrated management of the State's water for the benefit of both present and future generations. The act provides the legislative framework to control activities that are undertaken within and near waterways.

3.4 Council Policies and Strategies

Council Policies and Strategies apply to the management of community land, include but are not limited to the following:

• 1.212 – Recognitions Policy 2011

• 1-208 – Naming Parks, Reserves, Roads, Infrastructure, Facilities and buildings (and parts therefore) Policy, 2010

• 1.202 – Flags, Banners and Flag Poles Policy, 2005

• 2-110 – Lighting Within Public Reserves,1982

• 2-116 – Smoke Free Playgrounds and Sportsground Policy

• Fairfield Section 94 Review Open Space Strategy 2007

• Fairfield Biodiversity Strategy 2010

• Fairfield City Plan 2010-2020

• Environmental Management Plan, 2006-2016

• Fairfield City Council Draft Water Management Plan 2007

• Fairfield City Council Draft Urban Creeks Masterplan 2008

• Cabramatta Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan 2004

• Fairfield City Council Water Sensitive Urban Design Strategy 2007

• Geomorphic studies of Prospect Creek (2004), Orphan School Creek (2006) and Cabramatta Creek (2008)

• Prospect Creek Strategic Management Plan 2011

3.5 Role of Community land

The overall role of community land is to provide for a range of activities including recreation, exercise opportunities, the playing of casual sports and games, physical, cultural, economic, educational, social and intellectual pursuits for the community. A wide range of facilities and infrastructure will be constructed upon community land to allow the activities to take place. Community land categorised as Natural Area must be managed and developed to conserve and improve the overall ecological and environmental values of the land to meet the current and future needs of the community.


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It is important that in achieving these outcomes Council manages the land to minimise the alienation of the general public from community land and to maximise the overall health and wellness of the community. Much of the open space land forms an important part of the riparian corridor of the City’s creeks. Native vegetation within the corridor provides habitat for native fauna. Contiguous vegetation also provides a corridor for the movement of native fauna across the City and the Cumberland Plain more broadly. The open space areas play an important role in floodplain management. Vegetation and soil within the open space helps intercept and infiltrate rainwater thereby reducing the risk of stormwater runoff. Many parks are located within mainstream and overland floodplains, and act to slow down floodwaters and reduce the risk of flooding. Areas categorised as General Community Use (CGU) contain community and recreation facilities that may or may not be managed by a lease or licence. Typical facilities are detailed in section 7.5. Other areas categorised for GCU may include land dedicated as drainage reserves and land containing transmission line easements.

3.6 Values of Community land

Community land is provided for use by people. The primary values of community land are:

• provide recreation areas for the people

• provide social benefits including recreation, tourism, education and social interaction

• bring people together

• provide social cohesion, social capital and build a healthy community

• assist in improving the psychological, emotional and spiritual health and wellbeing of the community

• provide opportunities for participation in activities which increases self-esteem and improves quality of life

• are the green spaces in urban areas providing a cooling effect and a contrast to the built environment

• provide facilities and infrastructure to support the values described above 3.7 Issues in relation to the Community land

Issues that affect the values of community land vary according to the category of the land and its use. The following issues are common for most of the community land in the City.

• Under-developed locations with poor facilities

• Inequitable distribution of facilities

• Poor access and linkages

• Safety and security

• Maintenance and development

• Financial resources

• Environmental value

• Land ownership, land zoning and potential surpluses


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• Names system

• Commercial use of community land

Strategies and actions to address these issues are contained with Section 4 Management Strategies. If and when significant developments are proposed for a location then an individual PoM may be required that would supersede this generic PoM.

3.8 Outcomes and Proposed Developments

In instances where the nature and use of the land is not significantly altered by a proposed development then this PoM allows for approval of activities and the development of new facilities and infrastructure provided that they are permissible under the objectives for the land category and approved by Council in accordance with the zone of the land and Council Policies. Activities, facilities and infrastructure that are in accordance with or support the role of community land detailed in the section 3.6 & 7.5.1 to 7.5.4, will be permissible in accordance the zone for the land and Council’s Policies. Note: Car parking to support activities not permitted by the objectives of the category for each location will not be permitted.

4.0 Management Strategies 4.1 Core Objectives

The following core objectives for the management of community land apply to the Community land covered by this generic PoM and are prescribed under the Local Government Act, 1993 (as amended 1999). How Council proposes to achieve these objectives is described in Section 5.0 the Action Plan of this report. Core objectives for managing community land categor ised as Park are to: 1. Encourage, promote and facilitate recreational, cultural, social and educational

pastimes and activities.

2. Provide for passive recreational activities or pastimes and for the casual playing of games.

3. Improve the land in such a way as to promote and facilitate its use to achieve the other core objectives for management.

Core objectives for managing community land categor ised as General Community Use are to: 1. Promote, encourage and provide for the use of the land, and to provide facilities

on the land, to meet the current and future needs of the local community and of the wider public:

(a) In relation to public recreation and the physical, cultural, social and intellectual welfare or development of individual members of the public; and

(b) In relation to purposes for which a lease, licence or other estate may be granted in respect of the land (other than provision of public utilities and works associated with or ancillary to public utilities).


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Core objectives for managing community land categor ised as Natural Area are to:

1. Conserve biodiversity and maintain ecosystems function in respect of the land, or the feature or habitat in respect of which the land is categorised as a natural area.

2. Maintain the land, or that feature or habitat, in its natural state and setting.

3. Provide for the restoration and regeneration of the land.

4. Provide for community use of and access to the land in such a manner as will minimise and mitigate any disturbance caused by human intrusion.

5. Assist in and facilitate the implementation of any provisions restricting the use and management of the land that are set out in a recovery plan or threat abatement plan prepared under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 or the Fisheries Management Act 1994.

Core objectives for managing community land categor ised as Watercourse are to:

1. Manage watercourses so as to protect the biodiversity and ecological values of the in- stream environment, particularly in relation to water quality and water flows.

2. Manage watercourses so as to protect the riparian environment, particularly in relation to riparian vegetation and habitats and bank stability.

3. Restore degraded watercourses.

4. Promote community education and community access to and use of the watercourse, without compromising the other core objectives of the category.

Core objectives for managing community land categor ised as Wetland are to:

1. Protect the biodiversity and ecological values of wetlands, with particular reference to their hydrological environment (including water quality and water flow), and to the flora, fauna and habitat values of the wetlands.

2. Restore and regenerate degraded wetlands.

3. Facilitate community education in relation to wetlands, and the community use of wetlands, without compromising the ecological value of wetlands.

Core objectives for managing community land categor ised as Foreshore are to:

1. Manage the foreshore as a transition area between the aquatic and terrestrial environment, and to protect and enhance all functions associated with the foreshore’s role as a transition area.

2. Facilitate the ecologically sustainable use of the foreshore, and to mitigate impact on the foreshore by community use.

4.2 Leases, licences and other estates

A lease, licence or other estate (such as easements for public utilities) over a parcel of land is a formal way for the lease or licence holder to secure access to or over the land in return for some benefit to the community. This is often by way of direct improvements to facilities funded by the lease-holder or sometimes it is for the provision of a service (such as public utilities) or it provides the community with an opportunity, a short term licence for a community event for example. A lease or licence is only granted when there is demonstrated community benefit, and when the purpose of the lease or licence is not in conflict with the overall objectives of the management of the land. One of the original aims of the Local Government Act 1993 was to curb inappropriate alienation of community land for private purposes. Council will take steps to limit the perceived exclusivity of usage of community land that a lease, licence and other estates may create.


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In authorising a lease, licence or grant of any other estate over all of the community land, the land and any buildings located on the land specified, for community purposes the purposes must be consistent with the core objectives of the land (listed in 4.1 of this report) and Legislative requirements. Council can support leases or licences on community land for periods exceeding 5 years. The maximum period under the Local Government Act 1993 is 30 years for purposes consistent with the categorisation and core objectives of the particular area of community land. Community land may only be leased or licensed for a period of more than 5 years if public notice is given according to the requirements of Sections 47 and 47A of the Local Government Act 1993. This PoM expressly authorises the leases or licences for periods exceeding 5 years, but not longer than 30 years as per the Local Government Act 1993. New leases over 5 years must be tendered unless to a non-profit organisation.

The types of uses permitted include, but are not restricted to: community facilities, community halls, child care centres, residential houses, baby health centres, kiosks, restaurants, public car parks, wharfs, boat hire facilities and facilities specifically designed to promote public well being and health.

Leasing - Leases may be granted to any organisation, for any community purposes as determined by Council. Seasonal Licences - Annual and seasonal licences, in the form of hiring agreements may be granted to clubs, associations, schools and members of the community for periods of up to one (1) year. Fees charged for regular users are in accordance with the Fee Schedule adopted by Council. School Use - Licences may be granted to Schools for the use of facilities. Casual Hire - Licences may be granted for use of facilities for casual events. Events may include but will not be limited to community events including organised fetes, festivals, parades and performances that may include stall holders, engaging in a trade or business and small-scale private sector events including parties, wedding ceremonies, circuses, filming and photography and any other prescribed purpose pursuant to clause 46 (1) (b) (iii) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 – Reg. 116. Land adjoining community land - This PoM expressly authorises Council to enter into a lease or license or estate to authorise at its discretion, a permit to enable a person to do, without the need for public notification, etc, one or more of the following:

• To transport material and equipment required in relation to work that is to be, or is being, carried out on land adjoining the community land ;

• To remove waste or other material that is consequential on such work.

Liquor Licences – are not authorised in this PoM. Licences to collect propagation materials - are granted under the Native Vegetation Conservation Act, 1997 by the NPWS.

Granting of Estates - This PoM expressly authorises Council to grant ‘an estate’ over community land for the provision of public utilities and works associated with or ancillary to public utilities in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993. Estates may also be granted across community land for ‘the provision of pipes, conduits or other connections under the surface of the ground for the connection of premises adjoining the community land to a facility of the council or other public utility provider that is situated on the community land community land , if community


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benefit can be demonstrated. Estates will be granted in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993. Communication towers - This PoM also expressly authorises the leasing, licensing or granting of other estate to telecommunications carriers including but not limited to those as defined by the Telecommunications Act 1997, where the terms of the grant are consistent with Council’s obligations under Local Government Act 1993.

Community Halls and Community Facilities - This PoM expressly authorises the lease, licence or grant of any other estate over the land the subject of this PoM and any buildings including at grade car parks located on the land specified, for general community purposes as determined by Council and short term casual commercial purposes as determined by Council, for a term not exceeding five (5) years. The purposes must be consistent with the core objectives of land categorised as general community use (listed in 4.1 of this Plan) and Legislative requirements. Leases and Licences may be granted for exclusive use to any organisation for any community purpose as determined by Council, on such terms as Council may provide. Residential Property - This PoM expressly authorises the lease of residential properties on land acquired by Council for future open space/park until demolition. Public car parks - This PoM expressly authorises the lease of public car parks where the land is categorised as general community use. Access Permit - A Permit to Access does not provide for the occupation of community land for any purpose including the storage of goods or materials related to the work being undertaken. Existing Leases - All existing leases in force at the time this PoM is adopted are expressly authorised and preserved by this POM.

5.0 Action Plan

The following action plan merges all of the information and outcomes that have been gathered in the preparation of this Plan of Management. These are the guidelines for the future use, development and management of the community land. Due to the diverse nature of the open space areas supported by this PoM the performance measurable indicators have been designed to allow for variation within and to reflect broader management measures. The table reflects the issues affecting the management of community land in the Fairfield LGA:

1) Provision and Access

2) Environmental Quality and Sustainability

3) Management and Maintenance

4) Community Interaction and Engagement

5) Leases, Licenses and other Estates

Aim

This is a statement of what will be achieved if the objective is met.

Means

Is an explanation of how the council will achieve each target – it includes both strategies and actions.

Timeframe


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Is an indication of when the Council will be able to achieve the target, taking into account available resources and the level of importance of each target in achieving the overall objectives

• ST = Short Term: Achievement of target within 1 – 3 years. This may

also include ongoing actions such as annual audits or surveys.

• MT = Medium Term: Achievement of target within 1 – 5 years.

• LT = Long Term: Action to commence within 5 - 10 years, though

achievement of target may take longer

• Ongoing: For the life of this plan of management

Performance Measure

Is how the Council will measure the successful achievement of the target and incorporates both the performance indicator and method used to measure it.


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Category: Park and General Community Use

Issue Aim Means Timeframe Performance Measure

Provision and Access

That community lands are well-developed and accessible with a range of recreational opportunities to meet the present and future needs of the community. Plan and provide suitable infrastructure according to the location, type and level of facility.

Continue the staged and prioritised program of Park improvement across Fairfield LGA under the current Park Improvement Program. Permit the development of new facilities and infrastructure improvements to existing community land to meet identified needs and shortfalls in recreational provision: including but not limited to playgrounds, community art installations, outdoor exercise equipment, sports courts and spaces for casual games, pedestrian/cycle and circuit paths, bridges, meeting places, picnic tables and seats, provided that:

• The general nature and use of the community land is not significantly altered (for example it is used for mainly passive recreation, casual sport and games).

• The proposed development is permissible under the objectives for management of the land category.

• The necessary approvals have been obtained.

Ongoing and LT

Program of Park renovation and upgrading (Park Improvement Program) is ongoing. Funding is secured for the continued upgrade and redevelopment of community land. Suitable infrastructure is provided in the community land to meet the needs of the community.


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That Community lands are vital, visually appealing and attractive places that the community use for their recreation.

Continue to develop the community land with consideration to:

• Maintain and enhance the landscape character and sense of place.

• Reflect the unique cultural diversity and history of the area.

• Install interpretation and sculptural elements in the landscape such as temporary or permanent community artworks.

• Encourage the use of community land as venues for cultural events (within the carrying capacity of the location).

LT and ongoing

The unique cultural diversity of the area and local history are considered when developing new facilities or upgrading existing community land. Appropriate interpretation is installed. Audit of recreational opportunities provided on the community land – a range of opportunities is provided across the LGA. Community feedback through the Indicator Survey


Internal circulation routes are provided that are rational and cohesive in character, and appropriate to the size and level of usage of the community land.

Examine the current internal circulation and ensure through-routes and access to key facilities such as playgrounds are provided that are appropriate. Ensure all new or renovated paths are “access positive”, link to nearby paths and are multi-purpose such as shared pedestrian/ cycle paths and circuit paths. Include community art/interpretation where possible.

LT and ongoing

Conduct regular inspections to assess circulation and linkages. Community feedback through the Indicator Survey


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Links are maintained and developed between community land, other reserves of open space and the local area that increase the values of the individual community land.

Identify linkages between areas. Maintain and enhance these linkages with tree-planting, pedestrian pathways, cycle paths and bridges as appropriate and where possible. Install signage and interpretation as appropriate. Enhance natural linkages such as creeks. Construct pedestrian/cycle paths along all of the creeks with bridges over the creeks as appropriate. Integrate community land with the streetscape where possible through tree-planting, use of similar paving materials or other design techniques as appropriate and feasible.

LT and ongoing

Regular inspections. Community feedback through the Indicator Survey


Community halls and other community facilities including public car park are well used for community purposes.

Promote the use of community facilities including public car parks. Maintain a fair and equitable booking system. Apply a fees and charges structure appropriate to the purpose of the location.

Ongoing Monitor feedback from users and hirers of community halls and other community facilities.


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That dog owners take responsibility for their pets in the Community land.

Provide and promote designated dog off-leash areas as appropriate on the Community land in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1999. Permit dogs on Community land with the following proviso:

• Off-leash in designated off-leash areas; and

• On-leash in all other areas With exception of guide dogs. Install signage as appropriate and encourage owners to clean up and dispose of their dogs’ faeces in a responsible manner. Encourage the reporting of nuisance dogs on Community land.

MT and ongoing

Dog off-leash areas are provided. Monitor reports of nuisance dogs, number of reported incidents decreases over time. Community feedback through the Indicator Survey


Vehicular access to Community land categorised as Park is restricted to designated car parking areas except for maintenance and emergency purposes or when authorised by Council.

Install signage and secure the land from vehicular access as appropriate. Ensure provision is made for maintenance and emergency vehicles. Undertake regular inspections to ensure that unauthorised vehicles are not entering the land. Develop and maintain appropriate off street parking facilities in relation to identified needs and in compliance with Council policy. Provide suitable bike racks to encourage use of cycling as a means of transport.

LT and ongoing

Monitor reports of unauthorised vehicles using the Community land and action taken. Car parks are provided as necessary and comply with the relevant Council policies and other relevant standards.


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Management and Maintenance

That community lands are well-maintained to appropriate standards.

Develop and implement appropriate maintenance and renovation programs coordinated across the LGA including a program of regular inspections. Identify minimum maintenance performance targets with consideration to usage levels. Implement management techniques to improve efficiency whilst ensuring that the environmental and amenity values of the community land are not compromised. Ensure that all maintenance works comply with the appropriate Australian Standards. Use indigenous plant species, sourced where possible from the Fairfield City Native Nursery, in preference to exotic species where possible. Investigate ways of managing the dual role of community land in flood mitigation and implement improvements as appropriate. Promote the installation of water sensitive urban design (WSUD) systems within the Community land in order to manage stormwater run off.

Ongoing and MT

Maintenance and renovation schedules are implemented. Community feedback through the Indicator Survey. Monitor for compliance with appropriate Australian Standards. Areas identified for the installation of water management devices considered within the context of Council’s overall stormwater management program.


Facilities and infrastructure including buildings, equipment, car parks and public car parks on community land are well maintained

Maintain an asset register of buildings on Community land including age and estimated replacement date. Implement a program of removal, renovation and replacement as appropriate. Ensure that repairs are carried out in a timely manner and all works are to the appropriate Australian Standard.

Ongoing

An asset register is maintained. Facilities and infrastructure is constructed and maintained to the appropriate Australian Standards.


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Facilities and infrastructure including buildings, equipment, car park and public car parks are developed to meet the community needs for each location.

Implement a program of construction, renovation and upgrading as appropriate

Ongoing

Facilities and infrastructure is constructed and maintained to the appropriate Australian Standards


Littering and dumping on the Community land is minimised.

Review the current processes for rubbish collection on community land with consideration to provision of bins in high usage areas. Implement improvements as appropriate. Conduct regular inspections. Encourage local residents to report incidents of littering and dumping on community land. Ensure that all reports are acted upon in a timely manner. Control vehicular access to community land where appropriate except for maintenance and emergencies.

MT and ongoing Ongoing

Rubbish collection on community land is reviewed. Improvements are implemented to reduce littering. Community feedback through the Indicator Survey. Community land is inspected regularly. Amount of litter and dumped material decreases over time. Vehicular access is controlled. Monitor reports of unauthorised vehicles on community land – no reports are received.


That playgrounds are well developed and well-maintained facilities.

Develop and maintain a playground inventory (as part of the open space database). Conduct regular inspections and ensure that repairs are carried out in a timely manner. Provide appropriate softfall, shade and seating for carers and incorporate community art/local history interpretation where possible. Ensure that all work complies with the appropriate Australian Standards.

LT and ongoing

Ensure parks are developed using the Safer by Design Principles. Playground inventory is developed and maintained. Community feedback through the Indicator Survey.


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Users of community land and the community of Fairfield perceive that the community land is generally a safe areas.

Improve internal visibility within the community land. Only clear under-storey vegetation as necessary and where habitat is not reduced, carefully thin out perimeter plantings and remove the lower branches of trees up to a height of not more than 2.0 m as appropriate (using approved horticultural techniques). Maintain and enhance the street frontage of the community land. Encourage passive surveillance and reporting of incidents Encourage the legitimate use of the community land. Site new facilities and structures in relation to their visibility for passive surveillance. Use vandal resistant materials and finishes as appropriate and where possible. Ensure compliance with appropriate Australian Standards including Safer by Design Principles Prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol within community land. Liaise with appropriate authorities and the local community to formulate and implement strategies to address issues in relation to drug activities in the community land.

MT and ongoing LT and ongoing Ongoing Ongoing

Perimeter vegetation is well-maintained, thinned and lower branches removed to permit views into and out from the community land. Street frontage is maintained and enhanced. Community feedback through the Indicator Survey. New facilities and structures are appropriately sited within community land and constructed to appropriate Australian Standards with consideration to vandal resistant materials and finishes. Monitor alcohol incidents related to the consumption of alcohol on community land. Monitor reports of illegal activities, anti-social behaviour, vandalism, and injuries on community land as appropriate.


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Council’s exposure to criticism, compensation and litigation is minimised.

Implement a pro-active risk management program to. Identify potential hazards within community land. Quantify the level of risk and Council’s potential liability for each identified hazard. Eliminate the identified risks as appropriate and practical.

Ongoing

Risk management program is implemented. Monitor the number, frequency, type and result of compensation claims against Council in relation to injury sustained within community land. Reduction in successful claims.


The environmental values of the community land are protected and enhanced.

Maintain and develop the community land in an environmentally sensitive manner. Minimise run-off and avoid the use of chemical fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides where possible. Inform the community about the environmental values and issues in relation to the community land and ways in which they can enjoy recreational activities with minimum adverse impact on the environment. Identify, preserve and enhance habitat for native fauna. Maintain and enhance indigenous plant communities within the community land by planting or other means as appropriate. Implement bush regeneration program to conserve existing native vegetation and to promote regeneration.

LT and ongoing

Community feedback through the Indicator Survey.


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Ensure healthy urban development principles relating to parks and community facilities are considered

Consider healthy urban planning principles that can be sourced from organisations such as Premiers Council for Active Living wwwpcaLnsw,gov.au/ Utilise the NSW Healthy Urban Development Checklist as a guide to the development and maintenance of healthy public place Smoke free signage to be considered as part of development or upgrade of parks.

Ongoing Ongoing LT

Programs reviewed and implemented Signage complies with legislation by 2015. Tobacco Legislation Amendment Bill 2012.


In relation to public recreation and the physical, cultural, social, education and intellectual and economic welfare or development of individual members of the public

Identify sites that may be suitable to accommodate compatible community or commercial facilities including public car parks either Council operated or leased, that could benefit the local and broader communities Asset Audit and Strategy

Ongoing

Sites identified for future development. Complete audit and strategy and establish an action plan


Allow the use of the site as a venue for short-term, casual events on application to Council providing that this is compatible with carrying capacity of the site and meets the requirements of the legislation, community and Council.

Allow the use of the site as a venue for short-term, casual events, for a maximum of 28 days, whether consecutive or non-consecutive days, in any one year. The appropriate approvals from Council will be required, i.e. Development Application.

Ongoing Various casual events held at the site for the benefit of the community.


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Development and activities on the community land has minimal adverse impact on neighbours.

Liaise with the local community as appropriate and promote use and development of community land relative to their size and to their function in accordance with this Plan of Management. Encourage good community relations with users of the Community land and neighbours. Ensure that all construction, renovation and maintenance works considers potential disturbance to neighbours and takes steps to minimise undue adverse impacts.

LT and ongoing

Community feedback through the Indicator Survey


The community land is named according to a standard naming system.

Consolidate and standardise the naming system for the community land and re-name as appropriate:

• Encourage use of the word “Park” in preference to “Reserve” in relation to the community land categorised as Park

• Minimise use of the word “Street”, “Road” etc in the Park name where possible and as appropriate.

• Consolidate multiple names for the community land - for example along the creeks there may be multiple names for a short stretch of creek line Park and where one section of community land ends and the next begins are unclear both on the ground and on maps.

• Re-name and install signage as appropriate.

Update Park Naming policy as appropriate.

Community land named in accordance with a standardised system.


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Historical land use planning anomalies associate with the community land are resolved.

Re-classify and re-zone parcels of land that are being used as Community land and appear to be incorrectly classified or incorrectly zoned. Ensure that Fairfield City Council owns or has care and control of the land.

LT and ongoing

Land is correctly zoned, classified and categorised.

Community Interaction and Engagement

The community is aware of the recreational opportunities at the community land.

Develop and maintain a database or listing of the community land including the range of facilities available and opportunities for additional facilities and infrastructure. Undertake regular community recreational needs surveys. Involve the community in the development phases where possible to improve a sense of care and custodianship.

Database of facilities is developed and maintained. Community feedback through the Indicator Survey.


Promote awareness of upgrades to and the use of the cycleway network

In collaboration with South Western Sydney Local Health District, Health Promotion Service update the 'Discover Fairfield and Liverpool by Bike' map and the Active Travel Map. The Cycling Connecting Community project to be included in events and rides targeting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse groups and the general population.

LT and ongoing

Programs reviewed and implemented.


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Heritage

Heritage and cultural values and elements on the community land are preserved and enhanced.

Identify and enhance heritage and cultural values and elements on the community land through interpretation or other means as appropriate. Maintenance on heritage items within community land is guided by with heritage and National Trust Guidelines.

LT and ongoing

Register of historic and cultural information relating to the community land is maintained and used to enhance location interpretation as appropriate. Heritage items are effectively maintained.

Leases, Licences and other Estates

Leases, licences and other estates achieve public benefit and are expressly authorised by this PoM

Permit leases, licences and other estates of up to 30 years in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 (as amended 1999) as outlined in section 4.2 of this PoM for all of the community land with consideration to:

• Minimise perceived public alienation of community land.

• Maintain a fair, equitable and transparent booking system.

• Maintain a fees and charges structure that is appropriate in relation to the facilities and services and with consideration to the market and Council’s cost recovery. Review fees and charges on a regular basis.

• Monitor terms and conditions of all leases, licences and other estates.

This PoM expressly authorises the leases or licences for periods exceeding 5 years, but not longer than 30 years in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and with the core objectives for the land.

Ongoing

Leases etc are granted in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, this PoM and Council guidelines for consideration of leases as appropriate. Community feedback through the Indicator Survey. Survey and feedback as appropriate from hirers and users indicating satisfaction in relation to the fair allocation of facilities, fees and charges. Adherence to lease, licences and other estates terms and conditions.


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Allow the use of the community land as a venue for short-term, casual events on application to Council providing that this is compatible with the capacity of the location and meets the requirements of the legislation, community and Council

Allow the use of the community land for short-term, casual events, for a maximum of 28 days, whether consecutive or non-consecutive days, in any one calendar year. The appropriate approvals from Council will be required, i.e. Development Application or Activity Approval

ongoing

Various casual events held in the community land for the benefit of the community.


Commercial use of community land for community benefit is permitted by this PoM , providing that this is compatible with capacity of the location and meets the requirements of the legislation, community and Council Leases, licences and other estates, that achieve public benefit, for commercial recreation are expressly authorised by this PoM

Commercial use of community land for community benefit is permitted under this PoM.

Ensure any hire/use or lease arrangement is consistent with the objectives and management strategies of this PoM.

The appropriate approvals from Council will be required.

ongoing

Leases etc are granted in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, this PoM and Council guidelines for consideration of leases as appropriate. Community feedback through the Indicator Survey.


Community Halls and community facilities are leased/ hired out

Permit leases, licences and other estates of up to 5 years in accordance with section 4.2 of this PoM . All existing leases in effect at the time this Plan is adopted are expressly authorised. Prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol.

ongoing

Community halls, are leased. Lease terms and conditions are monitored. Monitor the leases and ensure compliance with lease terms and conditions. Liaise with the organisations and implement measures as appropriate. No incidents of alcohol use are recorded.


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Natural Area – Watercourse



The creeks are accessible with a range of appropriate recreational facilities and equipment to promote opportunities to meet the present and future needs of the community.

Enhance the linkages along the creeks and to adjacent Park areas. Improve access to the water as appropriate. Construct shared pedestrian/cycle paths, bridges, viewing platforms and other structures as appropriate.

LT and ongoing

Pedestrian/cycle paths, bridges and viewing platforms (and associated interpretation) are constructed along the creeks as appropriate.


That social, recreational, educational and, cultural, environmental and historical values of the creeks are protected and enhanced. That creeks are well-maintained to appropriate standards.

Manage and develop the creeks on a catchment basis and in-line with the outcomes of Fairfield City Council’s Five Creeks Strategy and the Open Space Strategy. Investigate the installation of stormwater management devices on a case by case basis for the most suitable option. Encourage locally indigenous species along the creeks by planting or other means as appropriate. Consider potential upstream and downstream impacts and liaise with adjacent landowners as appropriate. Consider potential contamination issues when excavating or importing fill as appropriate. Protect and enhance the riparian zones and restore the creeks. Conduct regular inspections and ensure that the creeks are free of rubbish. Control major weeds with consideration to

ongoing

The environmental values and recreational opportunities of the creek areas are improved. Areas identified for the installation of water management devices considered within the context of Council’s overall stormwater management program. Monitor native species associated with the creek line – numbers and variety increase. Excavations and imported fill associated with creek line works do not contaminate creek areas Monitor water quality. Quality improves. Conduct regular inspections of the creeks areas


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potential for over-spray and run-off of chemicals.

Monitor reports of dumping. Reports decrease. Major weeds along the creek are controlled. No reports of over-spray/spillage.


The social, recreational, educational, cultural, environmental and historical values of the creeks are protected and enhanced.

Promote the environmental, educational, cultural, social, historical and recreational values of the creeks. Install signage and interpretation as appropriate to improve the visitor experience

LT and ongoing

Community feedback through the Indicator Survey Interpretive signage installed.

Heritage

The social, recreational, educational, cultural environmental and historical values of the creeks are protected and enhanced.

Identify and enhance heritage and cultural values and elements on the creeks through interpretation or other means as appropriate.

LT and ongoing

Register of historic and cultural information relating to the creeks is maintained and used to enhance the creeks interpretation as appropriate.


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Natural Area – Foreshore



The foreshore areas are accessible with a range of recreational opportunities to meet the present and future needs of the community. The creeks are accessible with a range of appropriate recreational facilities and equipment to promote opportunities to meet the present and future needs of the community. Improve traffic and parking outcomes to enable better and safer access to the foreshore

Protect and enhance the environmental, recreational ,social, cultural and educational values of the foreshore areas:

• Permit recreational facilities (such as but not limited to viewing platforms, equipment used in conjunction with water based activities and paths) with consideration to the environmental impacts.

• Potential integration of public artwork into the landscaping and open space environment.

• Walkways and cycle ways incorporated into foreshore master planning to maximise public access to waterfront.

• Recreation and play equipment incorporated into the foreshore

• Provide appropriate access to the foreshore areas with consideration to the potential for disturbance.

Examine options to improve vehicular circulation in and around the foreshore including traffic diversions to manage access to the foreshore and impact on local residents. Develop additional parking in strategic locations to cater for demand to foreshore areas and minimise impact on local residents.

LT and ongoing

Community facilities including but not limited to pedestrian/cycle paths, bridges and viewing platforms (and associated interpretation) are constructed along the foreshore as appropriate. Improved parking and access provided


The recreational, educational, cultural and environmental values of the foreshore areas are maintained and enhanced.

Undertake regular renovation and maintenance as appropriate. Conduct regular inspections and ensure that

ongoing

The environmental values and recreational opportunities of the foreshores areas are


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Issue Aim Means Timeframe Performance Measure the foreshore area is free of rubbish. Control major weeds with consideration to habitat values. Manage on a catchment basis with consideration to upstream and downstream impacts. Liaise with adjacent landowners as appropriate. Liaise with other authorities as appropriate (eg CNLA and Liverpool Council) and enhance linkages around Chipping Norton Lake where possible. Consider the recommendations of the Recovery Plan for CPEEC and implement as appropriate. Encourage locally indigenous species by planting or other means as appropriate. Reconstruct existing embankments as necessary.

improved. Monitor reports of dumping. Reports decline Monitor water quality – quality improves.


The recreational, educational, social, cultural and environmental values of the foreshore areas are maintained and enhanced.

Promote the environmental, educational, cultural, social, historical and recreational values of the foreshores. Install signage and other interpretation as appropriate to enhance the visitor experience.


Heritage The historical and cultural values of the foreshore areas are maintained and enhanced.

Identify and enhance heritage and cultural values and elements on the foreshore through interpretation or other means as appropriate.

LT and ongoing

Register of historic and cultural information relating to the foreshore is maintained and used to enhance the foreshore interpretation as appropriate.


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Natural Area – Wetland


Provision and Access The wetland areas are accessible with a range of recreational opportunities to meet the present and future needs of the community.

Permit recreational facilities (such as but not limited to viewing platforms and paths) with consideration to the environmental impacts. Provide appropriate access to the wetland areas with consideration to the potential for disturbance. Enhance linkages to adjacent community land and other areas where possible.

LT and ongoing



Protect the biodiversity and ecological values of wetlands, with particular reference to their hydrological environment (including water quality and water flow), and to the flora, fauna and habitat values of the wetlands.

Consider the recommendations of the Recovery Plan for CPEEC and implement as appropriate. Manage on a catchment basis with consideration to upstream and downstream impacts. Liaise with adjacent landowners as appropriate. Encourage local indigenous species by planting or other means as appropriate. Undertake regular maintenance as appropriate. Conduct regular inspections and ensure that the foreshore area is free of rubbish. Control major weeds with consideration to habitat values. Investigate the installation of stormwater management devices on a case by case basis for the most suitable option.

LT and ongoing

Wetland areas are protected. Monitor native species numbers and variety. Numbers increase over time. Monitor weed species and coverage – numbers decline. Monitor reports of dumping. Reports decline. Monitor water quality – quality improves. Areas identified for the installation of water management devices considered within the context of Council’s overall stormwater management program.


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Increase community awareness and knowledge of the natural values of wetlands.

Install signage and other interpretation as appropriate to enhance the visitor experience. Promote and support community participation in events and educational projects that increase their knowledge of wetlands.

LT and ongoing

Interpretive signage installed. Community feedback through the Indicator Survey.

Heritage Heritage and cultural values and elements of the wetlands are preserved and enhanced.

Identify and enhance heritage and cultural values and elements on the wetlands through interpretation or other means as appropriate.

LT and ongoing

Register of historic and cultural information relating to the wetlands is maintained and used to enhance wetland interpretation as appropriate.


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6.0 References

Bannerman SA and Hazelton PA (1990) Soil Landscapes of the Penrith 1:100 000 Sheet Soil Conservation Service of NSW, Sydney and the accompanying map by Hazelton PA, Bannerman SM and Tille PJ (1989) Fairley A and Moore P (1995) Native Plants of Sydney District – an identificatio n guide Kangaroo Press, Sydney Robinson L (1991) Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney Kangaroo Press, Sydney

Clouston (1999) Fairfield Open Space Strategy 1999 prepared for Fairfield City Council Clouston (2007) Fairfield Section 94 Review Open Space Strategy 200 7 prepared for Fairfield City Council

George V (1991) Fairfield – A History of the District – second edit ion Fairfield City Council

Fairfield City Council (1994) Local Environment Plan Fairfield City Council Fairfield City Council (2011) Local Environment Plan Fairfield City Council

Fairfield City Council (2010) Fairfield City Plan 2010-2020 Community Strategic Plan for Fairfield City Fairfield City Council

National Community land & Wildlife Service (2000) Interpretation Guidelines for the Native Vegetation Maps of the Cumberland Plain, Wes tern Sydney (and the accompanying map), NSW NPWS, Hurstville. Fairfield City Council Biodiversity Strategy 2010

Local Government Act, 1993 Local Government ( Community Land Management) Act 1999


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7.0 Appendices 7.1 Guidelines for categorising land as a Park

Under Local Government (General) Amendment (Community land Management) Regulation 1998, schedule 1 Part 2A Division 1 Guidelines for the categorisation of community land:

Guidelines for categorisation of land as a park:

Land should be categorised as a park under section 36(G) of the Act if the land is used or proposed to be improved by landscaping, gardens or the provision of non-sporting equipment and facilities, for use mainly for passive recreational, social, educational and cultural pursuits and for active recreational, social, educational and cultural pursuits that do not unduly intrude on the peaceful enjoyment of the land by others.

7.2 Description of Park hierarchy levels (Open Sp ace Strategy) This draft PoM has used the same hierarchy descriptions for open space to be consistent with Fairfield City Council’s Open Space Strategy 2007:

• Level 1: serving the Western Sydney region

• Level 2: serving the recreation needs of the Fairfield Local Government Area (LGA) as a whole

• Level 3: serving the recreation needs within each of the Placement Management Areas within the LGA

• Level 4: serving the recreation needs of an individual suburb or neighbourhood

- 4a: larger neighbourhood Community land

- 4b: smaller “pocket” or local Community land 7.3 City Environment

7.3.1 Landform Fairfield LGA is located on part the Cumberland Plain - a relatively shallow basin, dissected by a network of creeks which flow to the south-east and drain into the Georges River (George, 1991). Most of the Cumberland Plain consists of undulating country of low hills and boggy depressions (Robinson, 1991). The watershed for the district lies along the ridgeline to the west that rises in places to more than a hundred metres and forms a backdrop to Western Sydney Parklands. Beyond this in the rural area there are three creeks originating in Fairfield LGA which flow out to the west and north and eventually into the Hawkesbury river- Ropes, Reedy and Eastern Creeks. There are a further five major creeks that flow to the south and east that are part of the Georges River Catchment – Prospect Creek, Cabramatta Creek, Orphan School Creek and its main tributaries Clear Paddock and Green Valley Creeks (in addition to the smaller tributaries: Long, Henty and Wilson Creeks). Many of the parks (especially the larger ones) are located along these creeks. Some of the community land is found on the foreshore of Chipping Norton Lake. Some community land has a dual role in stormwater management as drainage detention basins.

7.3.2 Geology and Soils The Cumberland Plain consists of a deep, almost unbroken layer of Wianamatta Shale at altitudes ranging from 20 to 100m above sea level. The heavy clay soils of


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the Plain are often poorly drained and poorly aerated, hence swampy depressions are common. Recent sand and clay alluvium occurs along many creeks. (Fairley & Moore, 1995). There are five identified soil landscape groups (described by Bannerman & Hazelton, 1991) within Fairfield LGA:

• In the area west of Cowpasture Road and around Edensor Park there are erosional soils of the Luddenham Soil Landscape Group, and the colluvial soils of the Picton Group.

• Most of the area is residual soils of the Blacktown Soil Landscape Group.

• In the areas adjacent to the creek lines fluvial soils of the South Creek and Berkshire Park Soil Landscape Groups occur.

7.3.3 Soil Landscape Profiles (Bannerman & Hazelton , 1991)

Erosional Soils

• Luddenham Group

Landscape: characterised by rolling low hills on Wianamatta shales. Local relief 50-80m, slopes 5-20%.Extensively cleared tall open-forest.

Soils: shallow (<1000mm) dark podzolic soils or massive earthy clays on crests. Moderately deep (700-1500mm) red pozolic soils on upper slopes and moderately deep yellow podzolic soils on lower slopes and drainage lines.

Limitations: high soil erosion hazard localised impermeable subsoil.

Colluvial Soils

• Picton Group Landscape: steep sideslopes on Wianamatta shales usually with a southerly aspect. Local relief 90-300mm slopes > 20%. Extensively cleared tall open-forest.

Soils: shallow to deep (500-2000mm) red & brown podzolic soils on upper slopes. Brown and yellow pozolic soils on colluvial material and yellow podzolic soils on lower slopes and drainage lines.

Limitations: high soil erosion hazard, mass movement hazard, some impermeable and highly plastic subsoils.

Residual Soils

• Blacktown Group Landscape: gently undulating rises on Wianamatta shales. Local relief to 30m, slopes usually < 5%. Cleared eucalypt woodland and tall open-forest.

Soils: shallow to moderately deep (<1000mm) hard setting mottled texture contrast soils, red and brown podzolic soils on crests grading to yellow podzolic soils on lower slopes and drainage lines.

Limitations: moderately reactive highly plastic subsoil, low fertility and poor drainage.

Fluvial Soils

• South Creek Landscape: floodplains, valley flats and drainage depressions of the channels on the Cumberland Plain. Usually flat with incised channels, mainly cleared.

Soils: often very deeply layered sediments over bedrock or relict soils. Where pedogenesis has occurred there are structured plastic clays or structured loams in and immediately adjacent to drainage lines, red and yellow podzolic soils are most common on terraces with small areas of minimal krasnozems, leached clays and yellow solodic soils.

Limitations: erosion hazard, frequent flooding.


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• Berkshire Park Group

Landscape: dissected, gently undulating low rises on the Tertiary terraces of the Hawkesbury-Nepean river system.

Soils: weakly pedal orange heavy clays and clayey sands often mottled. Ironstone nodules common. Large silcrete boulders occur in sand/clay matrix Solods, yellow podzolic soils where drainage conditions are poor, red podzolic soils, chocolate soils on flats and in small drainage lines, unstructured plastic clays, and kraznozems in drainage lines or on crests.

Limitations: very high wind erosion hazard if cleared. Gully, sheet and rill erosion on dissected areas. Waterlogging, impermeable subsoils, low fertility hazard.

The natural soil profiles in many areas have been modified and disturbed as a result of clearing and development.

7.3.4 Vegetation

Fairfield City still contains remnants of native vegetation that are an important natural asset of the recreational parks. Approximately 85% of the original native vegetation across the city has been removed due to development. Approximately half of the remaining 15% of the original vegetation cover is found within the Western Sydney Regional Park with a considerable amount of the remaining cover being located in the parks managed by council.

The remnants of vegetation left within council area are referred to as Endangered Ecological Communities (EECs) and are protected under the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 and the Federal Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. These EECs are usually present in small patches within parks away from the creeks and in larger patches within the riparian areas of the creeks. There are a number of EEC types within the city, mostly originating from Cumberland Plain Woodland.

The Fairfield Biodiversity Strategy 2010 has been adopted by council and provides details of the EECs plus individual threatened species that are also protected under the TSC Act and EPBC Act. Council has undertaken a review of the remnant bushland located across the city in the Biodiversity Strategy, building upon work previously done undertaken by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Vegetation areas have been classified according to their ecological value and allocated a conservation significance assessment (CSA). The CSA ranking ranges from low moderate and high conservation significance.

The vegetation in the Parks are generally low conservation significance containing a mix of scattered remnant, re-growth or planted trees, including Grey Box (Eucalyptus moluccana), Forest Red Gum (E. tereticornis), Ironbarks (including E.fibrosa) and Spotted Gum (Corymbia maculata) with an understorey of mainly introduced grasses and weeds. There are however some areas of remnant vegetation within and adjacent to the parks with the understorey, mid storey and canopy vegetation in good condition, representing moderate and high conservation significance EECs.

The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage administers the Atlas of NSW Wildlife (ANW) that records sightings of flora and fauna within NSW. The ANW, along with Fairfield City Council staff has identified a number of threatened flora and fauna species within or adjacent to the parks such as the Downy Wattle (Acacia pubescens), Marsdenia viridifolia R. Br subsp. Viridifolia, and Plum Leaf Pomaderris (Pomaderris prunifolia) that are also protected under the TSC Act. There is also a variety of other more common native animals that inhabit the Parks and surrounds.


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Some Parks have little to no vegetation cover other than mown grass; however this is being address through the Park Improvement Program. Since the mid-1980s, Council has planted around the perimeter of many parks and along the creeks with locally indigenous trees, shrubs and ground covers, to provide shade, a pleasing amenity for residents and to provide habitat for local native fauna. A number of programs are also working to increase the abundance of an enhance the condition of vegetation within the parks and creeks, including grant funded projects such as the Urban Heat Island revegetation program and the Creek Care program.

7.3.5 Fauna The vegetation within and adjacent to Fairfield LGA is important for providing habitat for native fauna. Habitat, such as tree hollows and leaf litter, can provide refuge from predators and is source of food. The ANW contains information on fauna sighted within the Fairfield LGA. A number of common birds are the most recorded sightings within the LGA such as Australian Magpies, Galahs, Sulphur-crested Cockatoos and Noisy Miners. There are a number of threatened species that have also been recorded within the LGA such as the Grey Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) and Cumberland Plain Land Snail (Meridolum corneovirens), plus various species of Microbat and birds. Some community land also contains feral exotic fauna such as cats, foxes, rats, indian mynas and goats. The PIP and associated projects contributes to discouraging exotic fauna by encouraging native fauna habitat through enhancement of the vegetation communities.

7.4 Site inventory

A listing of the community land covered by this PoM is provided on the following pages. The community land is grouped according to their category and usage. Typical uses and activities permissible within each category have been included as examples which are permissible by this PoM.

• Park

• Park Creek line

• Natural Area-Wetland Park

• Community General Use

• Natural Area - Foreshore Park

• Community General Use, Areas of Incidental Open Space

- Detention basin

- Pedestrian through route - Road reserve - Remnant lots


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7.5 List of community land, categories and possible uses

7.5.1 Category – Park Neighbourhood Park Open Space Hierarchy 3 or 4a The major park for the neighbourhood because of its size, location and/or range of facilities.

Lisbon Park, Fairfield East

Facilities may include but are not limited to:

• Pedestrian/cycle path and circuit path

• Signage (e.g. park name) and interpretation

• Trees – planted or re-growth

• Open area for casual games or a sports court

• Fencing, playground equipment, recreational equipment, picnic facilities, BBQ’s, shelter facilities and seating

• Outdoor exercise equipment

• Car parking to support the site only

• Small scale activities, equipment hire and personal trainers

• Family events, picnics, cultural events, weddings, birthday parties, movies after dark, dance events, recreation

Suburb Abbotsbury

Park • Bancroft Road

• Heyson Street

Bonnyrigg • Thesiger Road

Bonnyrigg Heights

• Tarlington Reserve (south)

• Northumberland Street

Bossley Park

• Jindabyne Street

• Glenlogan Road

• Wewak Place

• Hope Street (Lawley)

• Choma Park

• Tallowood Crescent

• Burramy Close

• Yakima Avenue Cabramatta • McBurney Park Canley Vale • Bareena Street Carramar • Studley Park Edensor Park • Eldershaw Park

Fairfield

• Barbara Street Children’s Playground, Cnr Nelson and Barbara St

Fairfield East • Lisbon Street Fairfield Heights • Fairfield Heights Park Fairfield West • Tasman Parade Greenfield Park • Hornet Street Mt Pritchard • Prout Park Prairiewood • Curran Street

Smithfield • Hinkler Street • 12 Barbara Street

St Johns Park • Fitzroy Close

• Ironside Street

• Footscray Street Villawood • Hilwa Street


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competitions, singing, Tai Chai, meditation or similar groups

• Temporary use that don’t exceed capacity of the site

• Outdoor dining facilities

• Community events of a non political nature

• Donations and collections of a non political nature

• Temporary displays and stalls

• Temporary/casual use that don’t exceed capacity of the site.

• Signage

• Facilities and equipment to enable any of the above or similar activities

Yennora

Yennora Park

7.5.2 Category – Park Local Park Open Space Hierarchy 4b Local (or “Pocket”) community land are smaller in size and have limited facilities and infrastructure compared to 4a -neighbourhood community land.

Dan Park, Lansvale Facilities may include but are not limited to;

• Limited infrastructure, playground or other recreational equipment with seats

• Pedestrian path

• Signage (park name)

• Trees – often planted or re-growth indigenous trees

Suburb Park

Abbotsbury

• Driscoll Street • Kingston Close • Lanceley Place • Province St

Bonnyrigg

• Diamond Crescent • Sindel Close • Gemalla Street • Echuca Close

Bonnyrigg Heights

• Bizet Place • Garland Crescent • Gosse Place • Homestead Road • Middlehope Street • Minto Place • Mount Street • Penna Place • Kinghorne Road

Bossley Park

• Warragamba Crescent • Benghazi Street • Falklands Avenue • Garrison Road • Dashmere Street • Wheeler Street • Macedon Street • Prairievale Road

Reserve

Canley Heights • Peterlee Road • Arbutus Street • 39 – 47 Ascot Street

Canley Vale • Equity Place • Hampton Street

Cabramatta

• Heather Park • Hughes Street Park • Longfield Street Park • Bolivia Street Park


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Category - Park (Cont) Open Space Hierarchy 4b Local Park

Cabramatta West

• Abercrombie Street • Sydney Luker • Water Street • Bold Street

Edensor Park • Fitzgerald Ave Reserve • Dobson Place • Eldershaw Road

Fairfield East

• Cockburn Crescent • Montrose Park • Hamilton Grove

Reserve • MacArthur Street

Fairfield Heights • Percy Street • Stella Street

Fairfield

• Nelson St (Lions Int.l Park)

• Kinta Park • Hamilton Road • 51 – 61 The Crescent

Fairfield West

• Sadlier Crescent • Norfolk Place • Lynesta Avenue • Hamersley Street • Frome Street • Nangar Street • Garran Street • Rosina Street • Chadwick Park

(Chadbury) • Dwyer Close • Innisfail Park

Greenfield Park • Natchez Crescent • Blacksmith Street • Apex Park

Lansvale • Dan Crescent • Bruce Street

Mount Pritchard

• Granger Avenue • Nolan Place • Dobell Street • Glendale Avenue • Hilltop Avenue • Crayford Crescent • Fiona Street

Prairiewood • Corio Road

Smithfield

• Clarrie Atkins (formerly Galton Street)

• Helen Street • Beaumont Street • Charles Street • McCarthy Memorial

Park • Barton Street Park


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St Johns Park • Lindum Place

Wakeley • Welcome Street • Shropshire Street

Wetherill Park

• Housman Street • Shakespeare Street • Locke Street • Kipling Road • Haywood Close

Villawood • Villawood Family Park • Karella Park


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7.5.3 Category – Park Creek Line Park areas located on a creek line. Some are large areas and have the potential to be developed.

Heiden Park, Carramar

Current and future infrastructure and facilities may include: • Fencing, playground, recreation equipment,

picnic, BBQ and shelter facilities and seats • Pedestrian/cycle path linking areas of open

space along the creek and/or circuit paths and bridges

• Areas for casual sports and/or sports courts i.e. relatively large level open areas

• Planting and/or remnant indigenous vegetation • Signage and interpretation • Fauna habitat • Small scale activities, equipment hire and

personal trainers. • Family events, picnics, cultural events,

weddings, birthday parties, movies after dark, dance events, recreation competitions, singing, Tai Chai, meditation or similar groups

• Community events of a non political nature • Donations and collections of a non political

nature • Temporary displays and stalls • Signage • Facilities and equipment to enable any of the

above or similar activities



Suburb Reserve

Bonnyrigg

On Green Valley Creek Barook Place On Henty Creek – a tributary of Clear Paddock Creek Henty Place Brown and Gregorace

Bossley Park Aberdeen and Galloway Comanche Park

Canley Heights

Green Valley Creek Tenella and Harden Mittiamo and Sapho Chelsea and Craigslea Orphan School Creek Amelia, Karoon, Oaklea and Parklea (and Goodacre north of the creek, Fairfield West) Clarence and Duke (linked to Earl and Queen in Canley Vale) At the creek junction Orphan School: Avonlea, Kinslea (and Bargoola on north bank in Fairfield West). Green Valley: Cambridge, Swager, Paul and Pitt.

Canley Vale

Orphan School Creek Prince and Queen (also has a community hall) Freeman Avenue Johnson Park Ada Street Vincent Crescent George Street Prospect Creek Cook Avenue Hume Highway Reserve Long Creek Long Creek Reserve (aka Lansdowne Reserve)

Carramar

Sandal Crescent Artie Street Heiden Park Oakdene Park

Cabramatta Panorama/Bowden Street Antonietta Street (wetland) Broomfield/National Street

Cabramatta West

Cayley Place/Crosio Place Homebush Street/Clare Crescent

Devenish Street Reserve, Greenfield Park

Generic Plan of Management – Commun Fairfield City Council

Edensor Park

Crosby Reserve, Fairfield

Devenish Street Reserve, Greenfield Park

Fairfield East

Fairfield

Fairfield West

Greenfield Park

Lansvale

Mount Pritchard Prairiewood

Smithfield

St Johns Park

Wakeley

Commun ity Land Fairfield City Council – October 2012

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Edensor Park

Sweethaven Road (Aka Kalang, on Wilson Creek a tributary of Clear Paddock Creek)

Fairfield East

Landon Street Hanson Street Malta Street Mandarin Drainage Blackford Street Prospect Creek Hemmingway, Bernadette, Crosby, Cawarra and Ace Un-named area between Douglas and Horsley Drive Dale Street

Fairfield West

Orphan School Creek Dunstan Street Goodacre Avenue Baragoola Street the latter two are linked to reserves in Canley Vale Orphan School Creek Devenish Street, linked to Aberdeen and Galloway Wilson Creek – a tributary of Clear Paddock Creek Chickasaw Crescent Res and Smithfield Road Patch linked to Sweethaven Road Res (Edensor Park) Wylde Park Lansvale Reserve (aka Knight St Res - 4a Park) Un-named areas along Prospect Creek: Lansvale Res to Chipping Norton Lake Long Creek Barook Place

Prairiewood Dunleavy/O’Meally Street

Prospect Creek Chifley Street (incl. Justin and Little Streets) Kiola Street Vineyard, Kaluna & Solo Cres Reserves Clear Paddock Creek Caulfield and Glenroy Cres Yeronga Street Bibbys Road Orphan School Creek Homebush St Res (incl. Drummoyne and Clare) Hampshire (incl. Burns Road Reserve)


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Wetherill Park

Prospect Creek Hassal Street Windemere Road

7.5.4 Category – Natural Area Wetland Community land that include a wetland area that may be constructed or semi-natural (Natural area – Wetland).

De Freitas Wetland, Fairfield

Facilities may include:

• Playground and seating

• Interpretation and signage

• Pedestrian/cycle paths, circuit paths, viewing platforms, boardwalks, creek crossings (bridges)

• Indigenous vegetation (planted or re-growth)

• Fauna habitat


Suburb Reserve Cabramatta

Antonietta Street (on Cabramatta Creek)

Edensor Park

Clarevale Wetland, Anglevale and Busby Reserves.

Fairfield

De Freitas Wetland is located next to Makepeace Oval

Lansvale

Willow Wetland

Mt Pritchard

Prout Park is a 4a neighbourhood park that includes the Florey Wetland area.


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7.5.5 Category – Community General Use

Facilities would include but not be limited to the following;

• Car parking for the site

• Children’s services building

• Community Buildings

• Community Centres

• Community events of a non political nature

• Community facilities

• Community Halls

• Donations and collections of a non political nature

• Family events, picnics, cultural events, weddings, birthday parties, movies after dark, dance events, recreation competitions, singing, Tai Chai, meditation or similar groups

• Flag and banner poles

• Health Centres

• Kiosks, café’s, coffee carts

• Lighting, electrical, water, gas and telecommunications equipment.

• Outdoor dining facilities

• Public art

• Public car parks

• Public toilets

• Small scale activities, equipment hire, personal trainers and circuses

• Recreation centres

• Residential dwellings

• Scout Halls and Girl Guide Halls

• Senior Citizen Centres

• Signage

• Social, cultural, arts and education centres

• Temporary displays and stalls

• Town Squares or Plaza areas

• Youth Centres

• Facilities and equipment to enable any of the above or similar activities

• Temporary use that don’t exceed capacity of the site.

Abbotsbury • Abbotsbury Community Centre

Bonnyrigg • Bonnyrigg Heights Hall Simpson Rd.

• Bonnyrigg South Community Hall Gemalla Road

Bossley Park

• Bossley Park Community Centre, 58 Prairie Vale Rd

Cabramatta • Community Facility. Whitlam St Park – childcare centre with small park.

• Arthur West Community Hall.

• Whitlam Library, Cabramatta Community Centre & Hall, Cnr Railway and McBurney Rd

• Community Facility. Cabravale Senior Citizens Centre, McBurney Rd

• Community Facility. Cabramatta Baby Health Centre, 165 McBurney Rd. part Lot 2, DP 568025

• Community Facility. Cabramatta Occasional Child Care Centre, Railway Pde

• Community Facility. Cabramatta Child Care service. cnr Sussex St & Eurrabie st

• SES and Community Hall 64 A and 65B Bareena St


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Community General Use (Cont)

Canley Vale • Community Hall 13A Prince

• Community Hall,13 Prince

• Community Hall 15 Prince

• Community Facility. Westacott Cottage, 107 Railway Pde

• Community Facility, Beelar Street, Lot 2 , DP 584446

Canley Heights

• Canley Heights Community Centre Park, 42 Derby St.

Carramar • Community Facility. Carramar Child Care Centre, 7 Karella Ave

Edensor Park

• Edensor Park Community Centre, Allambie Rd

Fairfield • Fairfield School Arts, 19 Harris St

• Community Facility. Fairfield Senior Citizens Centre, Kenyon Lane

• Community Facility. Fairfield Youth Refuge, 13 Weston St

• Community Facility. Fairfield Nursery School, 17 – 19 York St. Lots 3 & 4, DP 12161

• Community Centre, 50 Harris St

• Community Centre and Offices 87-97 Vine Street. Lot 1, DP 1038743

• 51 – 61 The Crescent Fairfield East

• Community Facility, 11 A Landon St

Fairfield Heights

• Community Facility. Fairfield Heights Baby Health Centre, Polding St (see Smithfield)

Greenfield Park

• Greenfield Park Community Centre 17 Greenfield Rd

• Community Facility. Greenfield Park Child Care Centre, cnr Greenfield Rd & Devenish St


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Horsley Park • Horsley Park Community Hall, Horsley Drive

• Horsley Park Rural Fire Service, 1809-1813 Horsley Rd. Part Lot 1 DP 347616

Lansvale • East Lansvale Community Hall Day Street Reserve

Mount Pritchard

• Mount Pritchard Hall, Pritchard St.

• Wally Dubious Hall, 244 Humphries Rd

• Community Facility. Mt Pritchard Baby Health Centre 467 Cabramatta Rd. part Lot 12, DP 8171

Prairiewood • Prairiewood Youth Centre, 194 – 222 Restwell Rd

Smithfield • Thorley Street (aka Clancy Park)

• Brenan Park Community Centre, Burke St.

• Community Facility. Smithfield Youth Centre, 51 Oxford Street. Pt, Lot 88, DP 35591

• Slab Cottage and caretakers house, 76 Chifley Street, Lot e, DP 163849,

• Fairfield Heights Baby Health Centre, 146 Polding. Lot 6 DP 25299

• Community Facility. Fairfield Heights Baby Health Centre, Polding

St Johns Park

• Community Facility. St Johns Park Cottage, Cnr Brisbane Rd & Canberra St

• St Johns Park Child Care Centre , Canberra St

Wakeley • Brian Wunch Centre Avoca Rd


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7.5.6 Category – Natural Area Foreshore Community land on the foreshores of Chipping Norton Lake that are not used as Sportsgrounds.

Bradbury Wharf, Hoy Park, Lansvale

Lansvale

Rowley Park Hoy Park & Bradbury Wharf Cutler Road Reserve, Georges River Road Reserve Cummings, Mars, Riverside, Ferry and Willow Foreshore Reserves

7.6 Community Land with individual or Generic POM’ s

• Allambie Reserve 2001

• Bonnyrigg Town Centre Park 2003

• Bossley Road Reserve 2001

• Bunker Parade, Bonnyrigg

• Bushland Generic 2001

• Brenan Park 2001

• Cabravale Memorial Park 2001

• Cabramatta Sports Ground 1999

• Canley Heights Town Square 2012

• Carrawood Reserve 2001

• Cherrybrook Reserve 2001

• Derwent Place Reserve 2001

• Elizabeth Drive and Simpson Road Reserve 1999

• Emerson Street Reserve 2000

• Endeavour Sports Reserve 2001

• Fairfield City Golf Club 2000

• Fairfield District Park – Heiden and Oakdene 2002

• Fairfield Indigenous Flora Park 2001

• Fairfield Showground 2012

• Flying Fox Reserve 2001

• Gordon Street Reserve 2001

• Horsley Park Reserve 2001

• Ireland’s Bridge Reserve 2001

• Joe Broad Reserve 2001

• Lalich Reserve 2001


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• Leisure centres Cabramatta and Prairiewood 2000 (includes Prairiewood Youth and Community Centre)

• Marconi Park Reserve 2011

• Parks Reserve 2001

• Powhatan Reserve 2001

• Rosford Reserve 2001

• Sartor Crescent Reserve 2001

• Smithfield Reserve 2001

• Sportsgrounds Generic 2001

• Stockdale Reserve 2001

• Strong Reserve 2001

• Wetherill Park Reserve 2000

• de Freitas Wetland 1995

• Cabramatta Creek Wetland 2011

• Wilson Road Reserve 2004

Documents

Community Land Generic Plan of Management October 2012 ... · This plan provides the planning framework to ensure there are places for the public to relax, participate in recreational,