Sportsgrounds POM - Blacktown City Council

Blacktown City Council Plan of Management for Community Land Sportsgrounds

2013

Plan of Management for Community Land - Sportsgrounds

Blacktown City Council

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Table of Contents 1. Introduction & Legal Frameworks 3-14 1.1 Background 1.2 Study Process 1.3 Report Structure 1.4 Commonwealth Legislation

1.5 State Government Legislation 1.6 Local Planning Context 2. Site Scope and Description 15-16 2.1 Land to which this plan applies 2.2 Description of Sportsgrounds 3. Basis for Management 17-20 3.1 Core Management Objectives 3.2 Community Values/Consultation Findings 3.3 Community Desired Outcomes

3.4 Vision Statement 3.5 Role of Sportsground 3.6 Aims and Objectives

4. Management Issues and Action Plans 21-34 4.1 Management Issues 4.2 Action Plans 5. Implementation & Review 35-37 5.1 Future use and development 5.2 Leases and Licenses 5.3 Implementation 5.4 Review Appendix 1: List of Sportsgrounds 38-52 Appendix 2: List of Crown Land 53



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This section discusses: Background to Plans of Management

The Study Process

The Report Structure

State Government Legislation

Local Planning Context

Blacktown City Council Plan of Management for Community Land

Sportsgrounds

Section One: Introduction and Legal Framework



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1 Introduction & Legal Frameworks

1.1 Background

Blacktown City Council (Council) has a diverse network of open space that covers various levels of recreation use. In total, Council manages and maintains approximately 800 reserves with a total area of approximately 1800ha of open space. The Plan of Management for Sportsgrounds (the plan) aims to provide a basis for guiding Council’s ongoing management of Sportsgrounds within the Blacktown Local Government Area in accordance with the requirements of the NSW Local Government Act 1993 (the Act). This plan addresses sportsgrounds throughout Blacktown City that fit into the broader scheme of the City’s open space network. The plan aims to serve as a key management tool that is strongly related to other strategic plans of Council such as Council’s Management Plan, as well as research obtained in preparation for Council’s Recreation and Open Space Maintenance Strategies. The 2013 Sportsgrounds Plan of Management supersedes the previous Sportsgrounds Plan of Management adopted in 2008.

What is a Plan of Management for Community Land?

A Plan of Management is a document which guides the management of particular categories or specific areas of community land that are within the direct ownership of Council, or in the control and management of Council. Plans of Management for community land may take either of two forms: • As a ‘generic’ plan covering a number of sites where the attributes and values

remain the same, or • As a ‘specific area’ plan covering a particular site where management issues

and values may be more complex and require site specific planning targets. This Plan of Management is a generic plan covering a number of sites under the category of Sportsground. The sites covered by the plan were determined based on the ability for the sportsground to be best managed using generic objectives outlined in this plan. Certain sportsgrounds have unique and complex characteristics, and as such require site specific plans of management which more accurately reflect the individual characteristics of the sportsground. (See Appendix 1 for a full list of Sportsgrounds covered in this generic plan) Plans of Management for Community Land are public documents and can be amended or reviewed at any time by Council. This Plan of Management will have a comprehensive review within five years of adoption. This Plan of Management has a role in helping the community gain a better understanding of the often complex day to day management of Councils public lands. These management processes can take the form of routine and ongoing



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maintenance of parks and sportsgrounds, the design and construction of new open space and community facilities, and the management of environmentally and ecologically sensitive areas of remnant bushland, creeks and other water bodies. Finally, the plan establishes a firm outline for the long term sustainable management of the community land estate in relation to Sportsgrounds, and the delivery to the general community of Blacktown City a network of sportsgrounds that provides a valuable asset for residents to pursue an active lifestyle. Guidelines for the Categorisation of Community Land as Sportsground Under Section 36(4) of the Act, community land should be categorised as Sportsground where it is shown that the land is used or proposed to be used primarily for active recreation involving organised sports or the playing of outdoor games. As prescribed under Section 36F of the Act, all Councils are required to manage all Sportsgrounds in accordance with the following core objectives; (a) to encourage, promote and facilitate recreational pursuits in the community involving organised and informal sporting activities and games, and (b) to ensure that such activities are managed having regard to any adverse impact on nearby residences. (This Plan of Management refers to all Community Land listed in Appendix 1)



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1.2 Study Process

Preparation of the plan has included a review of existing research and related issues gathered for recreation and open space planning purposes. Such research includes information regarding Council’s assessment of recreation and open space provision and issues pertaining to such provision. Members of the community were provided the opportunity to give comment on the draft Plan of Management in accordance with the NSW Local Government Act (1993). The draft Plan of Management was exhibited for 28 days with a further 14 days for receipt of comments. Comments were reviewed and analysed, and where necessary amendments made to the plan. The Values of Sportsgrounds The values associated with sportsgrounds can be described as relating to the degree of usefulness and satisfaction afforded to the community in meeting their expectations. Sportsgrounds take on the role of being significant barometers in assisting the maintenance of community health and well being in the urban context. Importantly, sportsgrounds reflect the community itself, and are generally designed and sited for the needs of the local community, planned to be within walking or cycling distance from homes and not necessarily dependent on the use of vehicles to reach, allowing access to all members of the community. Sportsgrounds act in many respects as a cultural interface between the private lives of individuals and families, and the public sporting life of the community, and add value through providing a range of facilities catering to the present day and future population of Blacktown City. Council manages a large network of public sportsgrounds covering a range of needs from junior half size playing fields, single and double playing field complexes, tennis courts, and various fields catering to the specific needs of various sporting associations, provided with infrastructure and facilities to assist and promote the public’s enjoyment of active and passive recreation. In addition to being active sporting complexes, many sportsgrounds also have a community park quality about them due to the large amount of open spaces, with the majority of sportsgrounds being equipped with playgrounds, shade and picnic shelters, pathways and tree planting to bring an aesthetic quality and assist in creating specific identities. The provision, maintenance and management of this infrastructure is crucial in sustaining value associated with this community land.



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1.3 Structure of this Plan The table below outlines the document structure of the plan. Section Contents

1. Introduction Background information and planning context

2. Site Scope & Description Description of Land

3. Basis for management Community and government values, aims & issues

4. Management strategies and action plan

Description of strategies and prioritised improvements

5. Implementation and review Outlines the process for review and monitoring of plan of management and its recommendations

Through the development and review of this Plan of Management, several management issues were identified. These issues relate to the ongoing management of sportsgrounds and will help deliver future actions. They include;

1) Provision and Access 2) Environmental Quality and Sustainability 3) Management and Maintenance 4) Community Interaction and Engagement 5) Leases and Licenses

1.4 Commonwealth Legislation Disability Discrimination Act The Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1992 - allows for individuals to lay complaints if they have been unfairly treated because of their disabilities. Under the DDA a disability is defined as:

“ (a) total or partial loss of the person’s bodily or mental functions; or (b) total or partial loss of a part of the body; or (c) the presence in the body of organisms causing disease or illness; or (d) the presence in the body of organisms capable of causing disease or illness; or (e) the malfunction, malformation or disfigurement of a part of the

person’s body; or (f) a disorder or malfunction that results in the person learning differently

from a person without the disorder or malfunction; or (g) a disorder, illness or disease that affects a person’s thought processes,

perception of reality, emotions or judgment or that results in disturbed behaviour.”



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The Act promotes awareness that disability does not diminish a person’s fundamental rights within the community. Council’s aim is to make our sportsgrounds accessible through thoughtful design, including but not limited to park furnishings, public facilities, pathways and crossings. Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 seeks to provide for the protection of the environment, especially parts of national environmental significance. As well as promoting the conservation of biodiversity and ecologically sustainable development through the conservation and the ecologically sustainable use of natural resources. (This review has identified this legislation as relevant to this Plan).

1.5 State Government Legislation

Local Government Act

The NSW Local Government Act (1993) provides the legislative framework for Council’s day to day operations. The Act identifies a Council’s responsibility to actively manage land and to involve the community in developing a strategy for management. The NSW Local Government Act (1993) requires all community lands to be covered by a Plan of Management that must identify: • the category of the land (refer Section 3.1). • objectives and outcomes for the land (refer Section 3.2-3.6). • the means by which Council proposes to achieve objectives and outcomes

(refer Section 4.0). • the way by which Council proposes to assess its performance (refer Section

5.0). • expressly authorise any leases, licences or other estates.

The nature and use of community land may not change without an adopted Plan of Management.

Local Government Regulation

All Council property classified as Community Land is required to be categorised in accordance with the guidelines for categorisation listed in the NSW Local Government (General) Regulation (Part 4, Division 1).



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Crown Lands Act 1989 Five sportsgrounds covered in this plan are located on Crown land and can be viewed at Appendix 2. Therefore, their management is subject to provisions in the Crown Lands Act 1989, which is administered by the Department of Lands. The Objects of this Act (Section 10) are to ‘ensure that Crown land is managed for the benefit of the people of New South Wales’ and in particular to provide for:

(a) a proper assessment of Crown land, (b) the management of Crown land having regard to the principles of Crown land management contained in this Act, (c) the proper development and conservation of Crown land having regard to those principles, (d) the regulation of the conditions under which Crown land is permitted to be occupied, used, sold, leased, licensed or otherwise dealt with, (e) the reservation or dedication of Crown land for public purposes and the management and use of the reserved or dedicated land, and (f) the collection, recording and dissemination of information in relation to Crown land. The Department of Lands management philosophy directly relates to the Principles of Crown land management which is listed in Section 11 of the Crown Lands Act 1989. These principles affect and control all aspects of the Department of Lands activities including the management of Crown lands for public recreation purposes. The principals are:

(a) that environmental protection principles be observed in relation to the management and administration of Crown land, (b) that the natural resources of Crown land (including water, soil, flora, fauna and scenic quality) be conserved wherever possible, (c) that public use and enjoyment of appropriate Crown land be encouraged, (d) that, where appropriate, multiple use of Crown land be encouraged, (e) that, where appropriate, Crown land should be used and managed in such a way that both the land and its resources are sustained in perpetuity, and (f) that Crown land be occupied, used, sold, leased, licensed or otherwise dealt with in the best interests of the State consistent with the above principles. This Plan of Management applies to both Community Lands owned by Council and managed under the Local Government Act (1993), and Crown land owned by the Department of Lands and managed under the Crown Lands Act (1989).



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NSW Anti-Discrimination Act The NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 makes it unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of race, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, age and on other grounds in certain circumstances. The act promotes equality of opportunity for all people. 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. Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 The Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act) provides for the protection of all threatened plants and animals native to NSW and their habitats (including endangered populations and ecological communities, and their habitats). The TSC Act provides for the listing of species, populations and ecological communities considered to be threatened in NSW. Schedule 1 of the TSC Act contains listings of endangered species, populations and ecological communities, and schedule 2 of the TSC Act contains listings of vulnerable species. This Act requires the preparation of Recovery Plans or Priority Action Statements for listed threatened species, populations and endangered ecological communities, and Threat Abatement Plans for listed Key Threatening Processes (Schedule 3). Public authorities, such as Council, cannot make decisions which are inconsistent with the provisions of these Plans. State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP Infrastructure) 2007 The SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007 aims to effective “delivery of infrastructure across the State by:

a. Improving regulatory certainty and efficiency through a consistent planning regime for infrastructure and the provision of services; and

b. Providing greater flexibility in the location of infrastructure and service facilities; and

c. Allowing for the efficient development, redevelopment or disposal of surplus government owned land; and

d. Identifying the environmental assessment category into which different types of infrastructure and services development fall (including identifying certain development of minimal environmental impact as exempt development); and

e. Identifying matters to be considered in the assessment of development adjacent to particular types of infrastructure development; and

f. Providing for consultation with relevant public authorities about certain development during the assessment process or prior to development commencing.”

This SEPP takes precedents over Councils LEP 1988 Amended (and BLEP 2013 when in force), where conflicts arise between the requirements of the two documents.



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Tobacco Legislation Amendment Bill 2012. This Bill commenced on 7 January 2013 and the objects of this Bill are as follows: (a) to amend the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000 to extend the prohibition on smoking in enclosed public places. So that from 7 January 2013 smoking will be prohibited in part, in the following outdoor public places:

(i) within 10 metres of children’s play equipment; (ii) a swimming pool complex; (iii) a spectator area at a sports ground or other recreational area being used

for an organised sporting event.

1.6 Local Planning Context

Blacktown Local Environment Plan The existing zoning for the sportsgrounds in Blacktown City Council’s Local Environmental Plan (LEP), 1988, is zone 6(a) Existing and Proposed recreation. The objectives of the 6(a) zoning applying to sportsgrounds in Council’s ownership or control are to: Provide public open space to meet the existing and future recreation

and leisure needs of residents. Provide opportunities to enhance the environmental quality of the City

of Blacktown. Identify land that is required for future open space purposes.

Council is currently in the process of preparing a new Comprehensive LEP to reflect the NSW Government’s Standard Instrument (Local Environment Plans) Order 2006 (standard instrument). The new LEP is based on standard zones, definitions and provisions that are consistent across NSW. The new comprehensive LEP, when in force, will replace Blacktown’s LEP 1988 Under the proposed draft Comprehensive LEP 2013 a significant portion of land currently zoned 6(a) Existing and Proposed Recreation in this Plan of Management will be zoned as RE1 Public Recreation. The objectives of the RE1 zone are: To enable land to be used for public open space or recreational

purposes. To provide a range of recreational settings and activities and

compatible land uses. To protect and enhance the natural environment for recreational

purposes.



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Council’s corporate goals

Blacktown City Council’s Vision Statement underpins our strategic direction and influences all actions we take in providing the best possible living and working environment for our community. Council’s Vision Statement is as follows: VISION STATEMENT “A City of Excellence – Diverse, Dynamic, Progressive.” Blacktown City 2030- Delivering the Vision Together Blacktown City 2030 provides a strategic framework for Blacktown City Council to operate within over the next 17 years and beyond. A series of Strategies and Trigger Projects have been developed to ensure that Blacktown City 2030 becomes a reality. One strategy most relevant to sport, recreation and open space is;

• A Sporting and Active City-

To establish Blacktown City as the recognised sporting capital of Western Sydney through the development of world standard sporting venues and events and by promoting community participation in local sports as part of having a ‘Blacktown healthy lifestyle’.

Council's Delivery Program identifies the goals that Council has committed to delivering to the community over the next four years and supports delivery of Blacktown City 2030. It has six strategy areas that cover aspects of our City and what Council wants to achieve as part of its long term vision.

The Operational Plan is a one year Plan that outlines the specific actions to be undertaken in a financial year in order for Council to achieve the goals identified in the Delivery Program. Council's annual budget is included in the Operational Plan. The Plan has a series of measures that will be used to monitor Council's progress towards achieving Blacktown City 2030.

Recreation and Open Space Strategy

Council’s Recreation and Open Strategy 2009 (ROSS) provides a vision that;

“Blacktown offers residents and visitors with every opportunity to pursue vibrant, healthy and family-oriented lifestyles all year round. Open space, leisure and recreational facilities and services are renowned for being safe, appealing, accessible and diverse in nature. They are underpinned by a rich, unique and varied environment for recreation, sport, leisure and a range of passive pastimes”.

The ‘ROSS’ is arranged around the following six priorities reflecting the long term achievement of key strategies in the Blacktown City 2025 – Delivering the Vision Together document:

• Sport.

• Informal Recreation.

• Aquatic and Indoor Facilities.



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• Natural Areas. • Community Participation. • Future Planning.

The directions for sport include:

• The provision and development of sportsgrounds within a hierarchy.e provision of key facilitie organised activities.

• Promoting community and sport development. • Development of Blacktown as the sporting capital of Western Sydney.

Council Policy and Strategies Council policies and strategies that guide the management of Community Land identified in this Generic Plan of Management include but is not limited to the following:

• Blacktown City 2030 – City of Excellence. • Plan of Management for Community Land – Parks 2010. • Plan of Management for Community Land – General Community Use 2009. • Draft Plan of Management Natural Area – Watercourses 2013. • Plan of Management Natural Area – Bushland 2010. • Blacktown City Council Wellness through Physical Activity Policy 2008. • Blacktown City Council Draft Social Plan 2012. • Blacktown City Council Environmental Sustainability Framework 2009. • Blacktown City Council Landscape Strategy. • Bushland Revegetation and Regeneration Strategy 2007. • Blacktown City Council Open Space Maintenance Strategy 2007. • Blacktown City Council Biodiversity Strategy 2011- 2020. • Blacktown City Council Playground Strategy 2012. • Conditions of Hire and Use of Playing Fields Policy 2007.

Blacktown Community Demographics - Summary General Demographics • In 2012, Blacktown City had a population of 312,479, (49.7 % males, and

50.3% females). • Blacktown City has a very young population with 28.1% of the population aged

between 0-17 years. • Blacktown City’s population was of middle-class background, with a high

representation in middle-ranged weekly incomes, relatively high post-school qualification achievements, a high proportion of dwellings being purchased, and high accessibility to private vehicles.

• Population growth is expected to continue in Blacktown, particularly from new housing estates that are soon to be developed in the North West release areas.



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Sporting Users • Participation in organised sports is highest in Soccer and Netball with these

sports being more heavily participated in comparison to national statistics. • Organised sport participation in Blacktown City is significantly higher in males

compared to females, which is in line with state & national trends. • Participation in non-competitive recreation is highest in activities such as tennis,

swimming and golf similar to NSW & Australian trends. • Research undertaken in relation to Recreation Planning suggests that provision

of passive recreation facilities is as important as active recreation facilities. • With the increased growth in population and climatic changes coupled with

continued interest in physically active lifestyles, demand for sportsgrounds is predicted to increase in the future.



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This section discusses: Land to which this plan applies

Description of Sportsgrounds


Sportsgrounds

Section Two: Site Scope & Description



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2 Site Scope & Description

2.1 Application of this Plan

This plan applies to a number of sites under the category of Sportsground throughout the Blacktown Local Government Area. All Councils in New South Wales are required under the Local Government Act (1993) to establish a register of all land in their ownership. Under the Act, all Councils must classify the land according to its function within the longer term strategic plan of Council. (See Appendix 1 for a full list of Sportsgrounds covered in this generic plan) 2.2 Description of Sportsgrounds In order to best develop and manage the variety of different sportsgrounds across the vast area of Blacktown, a hierarchical approach is required. This approach needs to fit within a wider strategic framework of recreation and open space planning. As endorsed by Council sportsgrounds are provided within a hierarchical framework which provides the structure for service level across the sporting landscape within Blacktown. The following reserves listed in Appendix 1 are currently in the planning or construction phase of development and will in the near future be transferred to Council for care, control and management:

• Reserve 710 – Waite Reserve, Acacia Gardens. • Reserve 791 – Cornucopia Reserve, Glenwood. • Reserve 797 – Stanhope/Sentry Drive, Parklea. • Reserve 815 – Jonas Bradley Park, The Ponds. • Reserve 822 – Peel Reserve, The Ponds. • Reserve 936 – Village Oval, Ropes Crossing.

Some unique sportsgrounds that require special consideration will be covered within this generic plan of management until such time that site specific plans of management are developed. The following sports grounds have individual PoMs with objectives, strategies and actions that are linked to this generic PoM:

• Reserve 218 – Tregear Reserve Plan of Management 2007. • Reserve 163 – Whalan Reserve Plan of Management 2008.

Whilst the individual Plans of Management are consistent with this generic Plan of Management, the recommendations and action plans for the individual Plan of Management would take precedence over the generic Plan of Management.



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This section discusses: Core Management Objectives

Community Value / Community Consultation Findings

Community Desired Outcomes

Vision Statement

Role of the Sportsground

Aims and Objectives


Sportsgrounds

Section Three: Basis for Management



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3 Basis for Management

3.1 Core Management Objectives

The NSW Local Government Act 1993 requires that all Council property classified as community land be categorised in accordance with the guidelines for the categorisation listed in the Local Government (General) Regulation. The Local Government Act outlines a number of core objectives for management related to each category, which are listed for the applicable category of sportsground as tabled below: Category Core Objectives Sportsground • to encourage, promote and facilitate recreational pursuits in

the community involving organised and informal sporting activities and games, and

• to ensure that such activities are managed having regard to any adverse impact on nearby residences.

3.2 Community Values / Community Consultation Findings

The consultation undertaken in preparation of the Recreation and Open Space Strategy helped form the community values and findings as summarised below;

• The need to better cater for older children and young people. • The need to establish and enhance multi-functional space. • The need to improve access and equity of sportsgrounds. • Address vandalism and create safe, appealing areas. • The need to increase the quality of open space, including the quality and

maintenance and cleanliness of reserves.

3.3 Community’s Desired Outcomes

From these findings, the following community outcomes have been outlined for sportsgrounds;

• Improve the quality and function of sportsgrounds within an appropriate hierarchy of provision (recognising there will be different standards).

• Establish some significant and higher standard sporting facilities, with an equitable spread across the Blacktown City.

• Support the ongoing development of sport and encourage participation in sport across Blacktown City.

• The need to assist sporting groups to deal with issues relating to declining player and volunteer numbers and increase cost of insurance.



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3.4 Vision Statement

Blacktown City will offer a diverse, yet hierarchical network of sportsgrounds to provide opportunities for people of different ages, cultural and social backgrounds to gain benefits from sportsgrounds through community interaction and physical activity. Sportsgrounds will be appealing, safe, and accessible.

3.5 Role of the Sportsground

Formal structured facilities for organised individual and group sporting activities form a strong backbone in the local community creating and providing opportunities for a wide range of sports. Council supports a vital sporting community operating at local and regional levels, comprising membership from all sections of the community and the diverse cultural backgrounds represented across the community. The role that sportsgrounds have in the modern urban landscape is many and varied, as diverse as the communities they are provided for. They are planned and designed to contribute effectively to the needs of the adults and children who use them, through the provision of formal facilities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Dual Purpose of Sportsgrounds Council recognises that some sportsgrounds throughout Blacktown serve a dual recreation and drainage function and this function must be monitored closely so as to maintain the integrity of the values associated with these assets.

3.6 Aims and Objectives

The implementation of sound and effective management practices for Sportsgrounds within Blacktown City is a high priority of Council. Council recognises the values and benefits of local sportsgrounds to the community in terms of developing and providing appropriate recreational opportunities. Sportsgrounds provide benefits in terms of allowing the development of organised active recreation and sporting facilities to meet a range of needs for all members of the community. This Plan of Management creates a framework for the management of Sportsgrounds in accordance with the NSW Local Government Act, 1993. The objectives of this Plan of Management are to:

• Assist in the development of pro-active land management strategies and policies for sportsgrounds within Council’s operational structure.



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• Establish strategies that provide for sustainable management practices for sportsgrounds.

• Maximise the efficient use of all existing sporting facilities.

• Ensure public safety through providing safe, clean and well maintained

facilities.

• Provide a means for monitoring the management of Council operations on sportsgrounds.

• Establish a review for the Plan of Management.

The key issues to be covered by this plan relate to the long term management of sportsgrounds in the context of their capacity to meet the day to day needs and expectations of the community. The issues of maintenance and management of sportsgrounds, the reduction or elimination of processes that modify or interrupt the functions of the site and the need to provide access to, and management of the site are key targets of Council.



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This section discusses: Management Issues

Action Plans


Sportsgrounds

Section Four: Management Issues and Action Plans



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4 Management Issues and Action Plans

4.1 Management Issues

Five broad issues of management concern are addressed in this Plan of Management: 4.1.1. Provision and Access

• Reliable physical access to sportsgrounds at all times of the year ensuring usability and community satisfaction.

• Equal access to sportsgrounds for all members of the community regardless of ability, age, gender and race is recognised as being vital to the proper provision of facilities.

• Location, walking, distances, linkages and proximity to other precincts such as shops, schools, transport and community centres are important considerations in providing sportsgrounds that meet the expectation of the community through a strategic link with other community infrastructure.

• Sportsgrounds should be located so that at least two boundaries address a public street.

• Issues of car parking and traffic congestion on local streets often cause concern to users and local residents. Off street car parking facilities for users of the ground needs to be considered in terms of proposed uses and patronage. Overflow parking areas must also be considered.

• The provision of sportsgrounds that are not only multi-purpose but also allow for maximum compatibility in usage in that the land can be used by multiple users to an optimal sporting capacity with minimal conflict between users of the sportsground.

• Pathways are designed to facilitate movement through the park and where provided, are constructed of resilient hard wearing materials, generally in accordance with Australian Standards for accessibility, allowing the use of wheelchairs, prams, strollers and providing easier access for the elderly or infirm.

• Gateways are provided at key entry locations and are to be designed to facilitate the unobstructed access to the park for wheelchairs, prams, etc, but prevent access to cars and motorcycles.

• Ensure adequate provision of sportsgrounds across the local government area with an equitable spread of differing levels of sportsgrounds where warranted.

• Provision of sportsgrounds should meet the demands of the community whilst providing flexibility and adaptability to change in future trends.

• Philosophy of developing and upgrading multi-purpose sportsgrounds that can be used on a year round basis.

• Access onto grounds must be available for emergency, maintenance and security vehicles with suitable barriers erected to discourage inappropriate vehicular access.



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4.1.2. Environmental Quality and Sustainability

• Attention to susceptibility of flooding and erosion due to dual drainage purpose of many sportsgrounds within Blacktown City.

• Provision for closure of fields after peak seasons to allow for renovation, regeneration and revegetation where required.

• Adequate car parking to diminish the need to park on grassed areas and residential streets.

• Enhance aesthetic quality and provision of shading of sportsgrounds through adequate planting.

• Consider the issue of salinity that impacts the Western Sydney area when planning for the provision and management of sportsgrounds.

• Use of relevant management strategies to assist the long-term sustainability of sportsgrounds.

• Management of Council resources to monitor, assess and inform staff and stakeholder of environmental quality issues and opportunities.

• Protection of natural features of the land. • Improve biodiversity values.

4.1.3. Management & Maintenance

• Manage and maintain the health and quality of landscape elements and infrastructure through the utilisation of a hierarchical approach to the management of sportsgrounds.

• Manage groundcovers and turf through regular mowing and maintenance cycles.

• Manage and maintain hard, soft and artificial playing surfaces. • Manage and maintain Council provided sporting infrastructure. • Regularly inspect and report on facility and infrastructure conditions. • Maintain park facilities and associated facilities including pathways, seating,

shelters, barbeques, water bubblers, fencing and rubbish bins. • Manage weeds, pests and diseases. • Undertake regular inspection of overall sportsground condition and take

remedial action as required. • Undertake any improvements to the sportsground in accordance with this Plan

of Management. • Consult with stakeholders to gain a better understanding of the issues facing

sportsgrounds and the opportunities available to improve the use, management and maintenance of specified sportsgrounds.

• Apply existing management tools to promote and fund the management and maintenance of sportsgrounds including;

o Operational Budgets. o Works Improvement Program. o Capital Request Program. o Grants Programs. o Infrastructure Sinking Fund Program



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4.1.4. Community Interaction and Engagement

• Active engagement of Park Committees that assist in the operation and administration of many established sportsgrounds within Blacktown and provide a link between users and Council.

• Park Committees function by liaising with Council officers and providing feedback from the local community regarding the management of sportsgrounds.

• Allow for community consultation to be undertaken in the preparation of sportsground design.

• Allow for community interaction in the development of public artworks as interpretive elements for temporary or permanent installation in the surrounds of the sportsgrounds.

• Protection of property and privacy needs to be considered with provision for traffic management on the affected area.

• Raising awareness of the benefits of sport and recreation and as such increasing the understanding of location and use of sportsgrounds throughout Blacktown.

• Promote a culture of respect and accountability amongst all stakeholders of sportsgrounds.

• Establish and maintain good relationships with adjoining land owners and occupiers, and sportsground users, either directly or through the relevant committees.

4.1.5. Leases & Licences

• Leases and licences on sportsgrounds will be considered by Council, subject to conditions.

• Leases and licenses are to be in accordance with the conditions listed in the NSW Local Government Act, 1993 and Council’s Policies.

• Leases and licences on sportsgrounds are to be consistent with the core objectives for sportsgrounds.

• Existing and new lease / licence agreements offer enhancement of sportsground use and amenity and social / cultural equity.

• New lease / licences do not detract from sportsground character or use or unduly impact on adjoining uses.

• Existing easements are maintained without undue impact on the sportsground function.

• Leases and licences to be assessed by Council with consideration of conflict reduction between stakeholders.

• Leases and licenses should provide the ability to balance the ‘here and now’ as well as the anticipated use, plans and trends of sportsgrounds in the immediate future.

• Long term effect of any lease or license either directly or indirectly on the sportsground.



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4.2 Action Plan

The following matrix details the objectives, actions, priorities and performance measures needed to effectively and efficiently manage sportsgrounds in Blacktown. Because of the wide, varied and diverse nature of the respective sportsgrounds within this classification and the need to manage this within a generic performance framework, measurable indicators have been designed to allow for variation within and more accurately reflect broader management measures. Individual performance indicators are reflected in a range of further operational tools including seasonal operational reports on the respective facilities. The matrix is presented according to the issues affecting the management of sportsgrounds in Blacktown City;

1) Provision and Access. 2) Environmental Quality and Sustainability. 3) Management and Maintenance. 4) Community Interaction and Engagement. 5) Leases and Licenses.

Codes used to define priorities in the matrix are:

ST - Short Term. MT - Medium Term. LT - Long Term. O - Ongoing for the life of this plan of management.


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4.2 Action Plan

Issue Principles Action Priority Performance 1. Provision and Access

Ensure the provision of a wide range of formal sporting facilities to meet present and future needs of the community

To equitably distribute a range of sporting facilities throughout Blacktown to meet the needs of existing and future residents in response to facility demand in a planned, cost effective and resourceful management

Ensure a sound mix of year round

facility types to meet the functional requirements of local sports organisations

Undertake and/or implement recreational or open space planning studies on a citywide basis

Link with Section 94 planning needs studies

Undertake and/or maintain consultation with community and sporting organisations to assess present and future needs

Identify existing facility

spread across the City and consider any improvements against existing and future demand

Allocate use of facilities to community sporting organisations as required and with consideration of changing user trends & demographics

Development of sportsgrounds as per hierarchical structure

Audit provision of

facilities to assess the satisfactory or otherwise delivery of facility type

O

MT

O

O

MT

MT

LT

Studies undertaken with appropriate recommendations

Build into S94 planning Satisfactory outcomes for

sporting and community organisations

Identification study

undertaken User group satisfaction

Year round functioning of facilities with high user satisfaction



Issue Principles Action Priority Performance Provision and Access (Cont)

To provide accessibility to all

members of the community regardless of age or physical ability

Football Codes

Apply satisfactory standards for playing fields across the City suitable for the training and competition of major football codes

Cricket Apply satisfactory standards for the

provision of cricket facilities across the City suitable for the practice and competition of cricket

Provide where demand

exists on existing sites, and on new sportsgrounds, physical access to facilities through considered design of pathways, parking areas and facilities

Meet or exceed

minimum standards in the design and construction of playing fields for competition football

Select and provide

resilient groundcovers suitable for the playing surfaces, appropriate to the season

Meet or exceed

minimum standards in the design and construction of cricket facilities

Select and provide resilient materials, either artificial or turf, appropriate to the ground, suitable for competition cricket

O

MT

LT

MT

LT

Physical access provided Design and planning

criteria established for football fields

User satisfaction High standard of playing

surfaces provided Operational maintenance

requirements stable Design and planning

criteria established for cricket

User satisfaction High standard of playing

surfaces provided Operational maintenance

requirements stable



Issue Principles Action Priority Performance Provision and Access (Cont)

Amenities Buildings

To provide well designed and easily maintained amenities to support a range of sport activities at a group competition level

Spectator Seating

To provide suitable spectator seating areas at all grounds and centres for comfort and viewing of sport

Field Lighting

Designed to reduce impacts on any adjoining properties, business and residents

Complementary facilities

Additional non-sports development that is complimentary to its major function as a sporting and active recreation area, in accordance with the sportsground category, and the enjoyment of the land as a public park and for public recreation. This can include, but not be limited to: shade structures, skate facilities, playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and circuit paths, as appropriate.

Plan, design and construct suitable amenities buildings to meet the needs of the user groups at new facilities, appropriate to the planned function

Design appropriate seating areas at all sportsgrounds

Design and construct field lighting systems to comply with Australian Standards, with minimal environmental impact on neighbouring properties

Provide non- sports facilities/infrastructure as appropriate within Australian Standards and Council Guidelines

LT

O

MT

Amenities buildings

provided Satisfactory seating

provided

Field lighting provided

Community satisfaction with recreation facilities.



Issue Principles Action Priority Performance 2. Environmental Quality & Sustainability

Irrigation Systems

Irrigation systems assist in the maintenance of playing field surfaces. Irrigation systems should consider the environmental impact of water use and where available recycled water should be considered

Design field irrigation

systems to use water in an energy efficient and environmentally responsible manner

Provide effective

drainage and filter outflows from the playing field

O

LT

Efficient irrigation systems

employed Effective field drainage

provided

Environmental Quality & Sustainability (Cont)

Landscape

The development of appropriate landscape strategies integrating well designed planting schemes with the key functional elements of the ground assisting developing a strong identity and aesthetic quality

Watercourses

Balance the dual values of watercourses and associated lands such that their recreational and drainage functions are maintained and enhanced.

Biodiversity

Balance the management and development of the sportsgrounds

Design landscapes that integrate the sites functions and provide informal park facilities for the benefit of all users

Create strong identity

through well designed and resilient planting plans, park furniture and related elements

Educate all

stakeholders of the competing values of watercourses, and the implication that this may have on their needs

Educate all stakeholders of the

ST

MT

ST

Landscape plans

developed and implemented

Ground character and

facilities improved

Development does not adversely impact on sportsgrounds drainage functions

Development does not adversely impact on sportsgrounds biodiversity



Issue Principles Action Priority Performance and their uses for active recreation such that biodiversity is maintained and enhanced

competing values of biodiversity, and the implication this may have on their needs

functions

3. Management & Maintenance

The management of turfed playing

surfaces to ensure optimum performance and user satisfaction

Manage weed, pest and

disease of turf using environmentally sound practices

Maintain acceptable turf cover on playing fields and grassed courts

Maintain turf at an acceptable standard through regular maintenance cycles

Monitor correct irrigation practice to avoid water logging or drying out of turf

O

O

O O

Pests, weeds and

diseases managed

User satisfaction User satisfaction

User accessibility and satisfaction

Management & Maintenance (Cont)

The management of hard and

artificial playing surfaces for safety, reliability and user satisfaction

To ensure safety and reliability of sporting infrastructure across all facility types through regular monitoring and reporting

Regularly audit hard

and artificial playing surfaces for condition

Maintain safe surfaces Repair or replace

damaged surfaces

Regularly monitor condition of infrastructure provided at sporting and recreational facilities for safety and reliability

Repair or replace

damaged, faulty or unsafe infrastructure

O

O O

O

O

Audit system in place User satisfaction Good surfaces maintained

Program implemented

User satisfaction



Issue Principles Action Priority Performance

To ensure maintenance of the aesthetic quality, and enjoyment of the sportsground, through regular maintenance of soft, hard and constructed elements and surface

Regularly clean and

maintain infrastructure

Maintain garden, tree planting and other planted elements to ensure vitality, health and resilience of plant material

Maintain built elements

including bins, seats, shelters, pathways and barbeques to ensure user safety, satisfaction and aesthetic qualities of the ground

O

O

O

User satisfaction

Planted elements remain in good health and condition

Built elements maintained in good condition

Management & Maintenance (Cont)

Maintain amenities buildings in

clean, attractive and safe conditions

Manage special events, reserve hire

and non-sporting use to prevent conflicts with other users and damage

Regularly clean

amenities buildings, toilets and changing rooms

Ensure all functions of

the amenities building are maintained in a safe and working condition

Remove graffiti and repair other acts of vandalism as required

Support non-structured

(passive) recreational activities that do not

O

O

O

O

User satisfaction User satisfaction

Graffiti removed

• Community satisfaction with recreation facilities and support for additional



Issue Principles Action Priority Performance to fields and assets. adversely affect ground

condition, to take place on sportsgrounds, including community or Council organised special events, festivals or activities.

Approvals for other uses

need to take into account ground allocations to sporting clubs.

purposes

4. Community Interaction and Engagement

Sportsgrounds can attract large

crowds and generate significant vehicle movements and noise at particular times. In the planning and design stage of facility provision the needs of residents are to be considered

Empower user groups of sportsgrounds with responsibility and accountability of ongoing use

Provide suitable off

street vehicle parking Site facilities in such a

way as to minimize potential noise, lighting or other impacts from adjoining properties

MT

LT

ST

Off street parking provided Negative impacts on

neighbourhood reduced

Ensure user groups

comply with requirements of Council

5. Lease and Licence Provisions

Leases, licences and other estates achieve public benefit and are expressly authorised by this Plan of Management

Permit leases, licences and other estates of up to 30 years in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 (as amended1999) as outlined in section 5.2 of this Plan of Management for all of the Parks listed in the appendix with consideration to:

O Leases etc are granted in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, this Plan of Management and Council guidelines for consideration of leases as appropriate.

Monitor feedback from the

community in relation to perceived alienation of community land – no



Issue Principles Action Priority Performance

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 lease (etc) terms and conditions.

legitimate reports are received.

Survey and feedback as

appropriate from hirers indicating satisfaction in relation to the fair allocation of facilities, fees and charges.

Adherence to lease etc.

terms and conditions.

Commercial recreation use of sportsgrounds for community benefit is permitted by this Plan of Management, providing that this is compatible with carrying capacity of the park 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 Plan of Management

Commercial recreation use of Sportsgrounds for community benefit is permitted under this Plan of Management, including but not limited to cafes, kiosks, coffee carts, personal trainers: to supplement maintenance expenditure

Fund improvements to open space

Establish separate commercial and community group hire charges.

Ensure any hire/use or lease arrangement is consistent with the

O Adherence to lease etc. terms and conditions.



Issue Principles Action Priority Performance objectives and management strategies of this Plan of Management.

The appropriate approvals from Council will be required, ie. Development Application.

Leases etc are granted in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, this Plan of Management and Council guidelines.

This Plan expressly authorises the issue of licences, or temporary permits for any Crown Land, which is subject of this Plan, provided such licence or other estate is consistent with the reserve purpose.

Leases etc are granted in accordance with the Crown Lands Act 1989, this Plan of Management and Council guidelines

O Adherence to lease etc. terms and conditions.



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This section discusses:

Future Use and Development

Leases and Licenses

Implementation

Review


Sportsgrounds

Section Five: Implementation and Review



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5 Implementation and Review

5.1 Future Use and Development

Sportsgrounds will continue to provide a resource that encourages, promotes and facilitates recreational pursuits in the community. Any current and / or planned development and activities should be managed with regard to any adverse impacts on neighbouring residents as well as taking into consideration the dual drainage purpose that many sportsgrounds have. It is envisaged that as this Plan of Management is implemented, sportsgrounds throughout Blacktown will continue to see increased use for active and informal sporting activities due to improved management. This in turn will lead to enhancing the health and wellbeing of the community.

5.2 Leases and Licenses

The NSW Local Government Act, 1993, allows Council to grant leases, licences and other estates over all or part of community land. Leases and licences are a method of formalising the use of land and facilities. Leases and licences can be held by groups such as community organisations and schools, and by commercial organisations or individuals providing facilities and/or services for profit. A lease will be typically required where exclusive use or control of all or part of a sportsground is desirable for effective management. A lease may also be required due to the scale of investment in facilities, the necessity for security measures, or where the relationship between a major user and facilities in the sportsground justifies such security of tenure. Licences allow multiple and non-exclusive use of an area. A licence may be required where intermittent or short-term use or control of all or part of the sportsground is proposed. A number of licences for different users can apply to the same area at the same time, provided there is no conflict of interest. The definition of "estate", under Section 21 of the Interpretation Act, 1987, includes other rights over land, such as easements, including "interest, charge, right, title, claim, demand, lien and encumbrance, whether at law or in equity". This Plan of Management expressly authorises the lease, licence or grant of any other estate over all of the sportsgrounds, the land and any buildings located on the land specified, for community purposes for a term not exceeding five years. The purposes must be consistent with the core objectives of the land (listed in 4.1.5 of this report) and legislative requirements (Local Government Act, 1993 – as amended 1999).

Council can support leases or licences on community land for periods exceeding five years, the maximum period under the Local Government Act 1993 is 30 years



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(including any period for which the lease or licence could be renewed by the exercise of an option) 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 five years if public notice is given according to the requirements of Sections 47 and 47A of the Local Government Act 1993.

If an objection to the proposal is made, Council may not grant a lease, licence or other estate without the consent of the Minister of Local Government.

This Plan of Management expressly authorises the leases or licences for periods exceeding five years, but not longer than 30 years as per the Local Government Act 1993.

New leases over five years must be tendered unless to a non-profit organisation.

5.3 Implementation

Recommendations in this Plan of Management are to be implemented in order of priorities established in the action plan (Section 4.2) over the next 5 to 10 years.

5.4 Review

This five year interim review of the Plan of Management is in line with requirements of the NSW Local Government Act, 1993 and Regulations. This Plan of Management will have a comprehensive review within five years of adoption. It is envisaged that within this timeframe, certain sportsgrounds will have site specific Plans of Management developed due to unique considerations. These plans will outline specific action plans not outlined in this Plan of Management for that corresponding sportsground. This Plan of Management for community land, when adopted will revoke any existing generic Sportsground Plan of Management.

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APPENDIX 1- LIST OF SPORTSGROUNDS IN THE BLACKTOWN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA COVERED IN THIS PLAN Reserve No. Name Description Prop No. Owner Legal Description

4 MOUNT DRUITT PARK ROPES CREEK RD AND GREAT WESTERN HWY 177227 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS THAT PART OF THE LAND IN DP 62695 AS

MOUNT DRUITT 177228 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 47 DP 245868 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF

164240 Department of PLANNING LOT 19 DP 242102 OFF GREAT WESTERN

169900 Department of PLANNING LOT 1 DP 719652

169913 Department of PLANNING LOT 1 DP 90408

164239 Department of PLANNING LOT 18 DP 262593 OFF GREAT WESTERN

6 RUPERTSWOOD PARK FULLER ST MILLER ST AND BROCK ST 160829 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 SECTION PP DP 2042

MOUNT DRUITT 161118 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 SEC. S DP 2042

161120 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 SEC. S DP 2042



161123 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 5 SECTION S DP 2042

9 HARRY DENNISON PARK HARRINGTON ST NAPIER ST AND DERBY ST 337554 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS LOT 7001 DP 1028449

ROOTY HILL

10 ANGUS MEMORIAL PARK BEAMES AVE AND WATT ST 163824 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 101 DP 589407 PUBLIC RESERVE

ROOTY HILL 163825 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 17 DP 217388 PUBLIC RESERVE

11 COR BROUWER RESERVE CAWARRA ST AND GREAT WESTERN HWY 162496 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 303 DP 604885 PUBLIC RESERVE

EASTERN CREEK 162497 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 304 DP 604885 PUBLIC RESERVE

14 GOLLAN PARK DOONSIDE ROAD 157525 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 DP 547689 OFF KILDARE ROAD

DOONSIDE 178179 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS RESIDUE OF PORTION 313 PARISH OF

178180 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS RESIDUE OF PORTION 314 PARISH OF



16 MARAYONG PARK DAVIS ROAD 148306 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 DP 234292

MARAYONG 148204 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 4 DP 260765 PUBLIC RESERVE

148307 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 DP 532360 OFF BREAKFAST RD

148308 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 131 DP 5159


148310 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 34 DP 27985 PUBLIC RESERVE

148311 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 DP 228999 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF



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151476 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 48 DP 204125 DRAINAGE RESERVE OFF




148227 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 DP 536509 OFF QUAKERS ROAD

186376 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 DP 774521 OFF DAVIS ROAD

186377 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 DP 774521 OFF DAVIS ROAD

186378 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 3 DP 774521 OFF AMOS PLACE

186379 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 4 DP 774521 OFF AMOS PLACE

19 CAMPBELL PARK RICHMOND RD WILLIAM ST AND DAN AV 151104 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 107 DP 28347 PUBLIC RESERVE

BLACKTOWN

23

BALMORAL STREET 143015 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 DP 228688 PUBLIC RESERVE

BLACKTOWN 143011 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL

LOT 137 DP 12443 HELD IN TRUST AS RESERVE FOR RECREATION AND DRAINAGE

44 WILLIAM LAWSON PARK MYRTLE ST AND COWLEY CR 172201 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 10 DP 1368

PROSPECT 172197 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 11 DP 1368




321952 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 27 DP 854423 DRAINAGE RESERVE

53 MORGAN POWER RESERVE/ FRED VASSEL FIELDS VARDYS ROAD KINGS LANGLEY 177806 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 DP 561957







177805 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT C DP 401287




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55 LYNWOOD PARK VENN AVE STEPHEN ST AND ALLEN RD 147228 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 11 DP 604858 PUBLIC RESERVE

LALOR PARK 147229 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 10 DP 604858 PUBLIC RESERVE

56 CAVANAGH RESERVE VENN AVENUE LALOR PARK 137658 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 589 DP 218781 PUBLIC RESERVE

57 WHEELER PARK WHEELER ST AND LEICHHARDT ST 136086 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 489 DP 32130 PUBLIC RESERVE

LALOR PARK

71 ASHLEY BROWN RESERVE NORTHCOTT ROAD 134648 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 DP 603884 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF CACIA

LALOR PARK 134651 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 10 DP 603885 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF

134773 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 DP 506848 OFF CACIA AVENUE

134768 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 9 DP 219823 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF CACIA



306391 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 DP 805270 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF CACIA


72 INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK ROWLEY STREET SEVEN HILLS 135612 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT D DP 36666 PUBLIC RESERVE



355640 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS LOT 2 DP 1138033

355641 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS LOT 3 DP 1138033

74 BEST ROAD RESERVE BEST RD AND THIRD AVE 130238 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 121 DP 35876 PUBLIC RESERVE

SEVEN HILLS 130239 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 195 DP 35876 PUBLIC RESERVE

84 MILL STREET RESERVE CNR MILL STREET AND RIVERSTONE PARADE 114960 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 DP 608914 PUBLIC RESERVE

RIVERSTONE

86 RIVERSTONE PARK GARFIELD ROAD WEST 117744 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS CROWN RESERVE R65390 FOR PUBLIC

RIVERSTONE

87 SCHOFIELDS PARK STATION STREET AND ST ALBANS ROAD 112693 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 18 DP 2912

SCHOFIELDS 112694 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 DP 208717 OFF STATION STREET



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112698 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 DP 313220 OFF STATION STREET


88 QUAKERS HILL PARK HAMBLEDON ROAD 333923 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS LOT 2501 DP 1010671 BEING CROWN RESERVE

QUAKERS HILL 333925 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS LOT 2502 DP 1010671 BEING CROWN RESERVE

106 BERT SAUNDERS KILDARE RD AND KIATA CRES 185427 NSW LAND & HOUSING CORPORATION LOT 644 DP 778136

DOONSIDE

109 TALLAWONG OVAL

TALLAWONG AVENUE AND BUNGARRIBEE ROAD 103052 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 614 DP 29101 PUBLIC RESERVE

BLACKTOWN 103051 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 DP 572592



163 WHALAN RESERVE AURORA DR AND ELLSWORTH DR WHALAN 126298 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 95 DP 231840 PUBLIC RESERVE

*[Pt. RES.218 PN 126167 =14324 M] 126320 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 17 DP 238617 PUBLIC RESERVE


170 SHANES PARK CNR SOUTH CREEK RD AND WHITES RD 122659 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 DP 589151 PUBLIC RESERVE

SHANES PARK

186 HARVEY PARK FALMOUTH ROAD AND BENALLA CRESCENT 148568 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 19 DP 253964 PUBLIC RESERVE

MARAYONG 148567 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 201 DP 599727 PUBLIC RESERVE











152211 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 607 DP 249537 OFF CARATEL CRESCENT





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308976 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 DP 814553 OFF FALMOUTH ROAD

186479 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 9 DP 774522 OFF MARAMPO STREET



186383 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 7 DP 774521 OFF BREAKFAST ROAD



338170

TRUSTEES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LOT 1 DP 1034576



218 TREGEAR RESERVE ELLSWORTH DR AND WILKES CR TREGEAR 126167 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 346 DP 549919 PUBLIC RESERVE

239 GRANTHAM RESERVE MISSISSIPPI RD AND LUCRETIA RD 132331 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 301 DP 586230 PUBLIC RESERVE

SEVEN HILLS 132332 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 302 DP 586230 PUBLIC RESERVE







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248 POPONDETTA PARK JERSEY RD AND POPONDETTA RD 106653 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 141 DP 239014 PUBLIC RESERVE

EMERTON 106374 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 235 DP 241416 PUBLIC RESERVE

179122

NSW LAND & HOUSING CORPORATION LOT 104 DP 702615

268 HEBER PARK CNR PRINGLE RD AND JERSEY RD 128469 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 7 DP 236698

HEBERSHAM 128470 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 8 DP 236698





128471


325 KAREELA RESERVE KAREELA ST DOONSIDE 157428 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 33 DP 30450

*[AREA INCLUDES RESERVE 770] 303789 Department of PLANNING LOT 301 DP 793236

THIS RESERVE IS IN TWO PARTS

356 PETER VAN HASSELT PARK PALMYRA AVENUE 122013 Department of PLANNING LOT 177 DP 246359 PUBLIC RESERVE

SHALVEY 121567 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 39 DP 238574 PUBLIC RESERVE

122011 Department of PLANNING LOT 459 DP 246355 OFF RESOLUTION AVENUE


122012


175003


108804


369 MELROSE PARK MELROSE AVE FALMOUTH RD & STATION RD 150571 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 DP 567002 PUBLIC RESERVE

QUAKERS HILL 150572 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 3 DP 567002 OFF QUAKERS ROAD






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371 PEARCE RESERVE WHITBY RD JOSEPH BANKS RD & MOLYNEAUX AV 139873 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 798 DP 245451 PUBLIC RESERVE

KINGS LANGLEY 139906 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1652 DP 246047 PUBLIC RESERVE














445 GOLDEN GROVE PARK ISAAC SMITH PARADE 177834 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1489 DP 255973 PUBLIC RESERVE

KINGS LANGLEY

487 BIDWILL RESERVE KIDD CLOSE AND KING SQUARE 124707

NSW LAND & HOUSING CORPORATION LOT 80 DP 251581 PUBLIC RESERVE

BIDWILL

489 MORREAU RESERVE CURRY ST AND CHURCH ST 305385 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 101 DP 581882


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ROOTY HILL

514

MOUNT DRUITT TOWN CENTRE RESERVE RALPH PLACE 300998 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 10 DP 775622

MOUNT DRUITT

565 WRIGHT RESERVE PYE ROAD AND KADINA PLACE 146248 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 154 DP 8360

QUAKERS HILL 146249 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 155 DP 8360






183712 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 21 DP 740972 OFF KADINA PLACE





302070 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 833 DP 787915 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF PYE

566 ALLEN ROBERTSON RESERVE VARDYS ROAD 181526 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 5 DP 715264

KINGS LANGLEY

567 MIHKELSON RESERVE MASLIN CR PAGODA CR AYLWARD AV 305694 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 3 DP 806992 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF

QUAKERS HILL 327240 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 203 DP 872353













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308790 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1371 DP 810683 OFF AYLWARD AVENUE










602 BERRUEX RESERVE BAROSSA DR AND RUTHERGLEN PL 180602 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 3202 DP 713512 PUBLIC RESERVE

MINCHINBURY 184387 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1621 DP 747352



606 MINCHINBURY RESERVE MINCHIN DRIVE 178410 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2176 DP 705554 PUBLIC RESERVE

MINCHINBURY 182082 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 7001 DP 718095 PUBLIC RESERVE



305775 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 7106 DP 801118 OFF BOUCHET CRESCENT

305776 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 7107 DP 801118 OFF GREAT WESTERN



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305778 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 7109 DP 801118 OFF MINCHIN DRIVE

613

FRANCIS ROAD 182004 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 63 DP 718541 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF BUDAPEST STREET

ROOTY HILL 164145 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 12 SEC. 5 DP 8981

161471 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 10 SEC. 3 DP 8981 OFF RUPERTSWOOD ROAD

325413 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 DP 866002 OFF JOHN STREET


614 MAY COWPE RESERVE JOHN STREET 182004 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 63 DP 718541 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF

ROOTY HILL 182006 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 62 DP 718541 DRAINAGE RESERVE OFF

161471 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 10 SEC. 3 DP 8981 OFF RUPERTSWOOD





309847 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 3 DP 813600 OFF RUPERTSWOOD ROAD








647 ALROY PARK ROOTY HILL RD NTH AND JERSEY RD 309946 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 DP 813907 DRAINAGE RESERVE

PLUMPTON 309398 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 DP 812464 DRAINAGE RESERVE







662 HANNA RESERVE HYATTS ROAD 179399 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 112 DP 710603 PUBLIC RESERVE

OAKHURST 180969 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 120 DP 712668 PUBLIC RESERVE


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680 MITTIGAR RESERVE LUXFORD RD 180464 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 21 DP 713153 DRAINAGE RESERVE

HASSALL GROVE 304214 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 12 DP 792479 OFF LUXFORD ROAD


304132 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 7 DP 792478 OFF LUXFORD RD

304132 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 7 DP 792478 OFF LUXFORD RD








686 UPPERBY RESERVE YARRAMUNDI DRIVE 170394 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 177 DP 263859 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF

DEAN PARK 181146 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 772 DP 714944 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF


170386 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 369 DP 700820 OFF ARMSTRONG PLACE



690 GLENDENNING RESERVE RICHMOND RD GOLDING DR & DUBLIN ST 312898 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 3 DP 827550 PUBLIC RESERVE

GLENDENNING

691 JOE MCALEER PARK WINTEN DR & BAXTER CR 170680 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 4 DP 258576

GLENDENNING 170681 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 5 DP 258576



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706 PATERSON RESERVE TORBERT AV & GLOVER AV 303197 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1000 DP 789891 PUBLIC RESERVE

QUAKERS HILL

709 CORBIN RESERVE PYE ROAD 302895 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 61 DP 790245 DRAINAGE RESERVE

QUAKERS HILL 308990 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 7 DP 811585 DRAINAGE RESERVE OFF PYE




183991 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 12 DP 748121 OFF SUMMERFIELD AVENUE

183992 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 13 DP 748121 OFF SUMMERFIELD AVENUE


183091 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 DP 734624 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF LALOR





183093 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 4 DP 734624 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF LALOR








710 WAITE RESERVE WILSON ROAD 317530 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 301 DP 839213 PUBLIC RESERVE OFF

ACACIA GARDENS 348897 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 541 DP 1093647 PUBLIC RESERVE






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737

ROSENTHAL STREET 341463 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 DP 1044954 PUBLIC RESERVE

DOONSIDE 306475 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 15 DP 804956 PUBLIC RESERVE

740 BUNGARRIBEE CREEK RESERVE ANDREW LLOYD DR DE CASTELLA DR 352474 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 DP 1122077 PUBLIC RESERVE

DOONSIDE & BLACKTOWN 307497 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 182 DP 807683 DRAINAGE RESERVE OFF




























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783 ALWYN LINDFIELD RESERVE OFF FORMAN AV GLENWOOD PK DR & MEURANTS 333867 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 2 DP 1010069

GLENWOOD 328163 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 51 DP 876052 OFF GLENWOOD PARK DRIVE

327117 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 151 DP 873145 OFF MEURANTS LANE



784 EXETER FARM RESERVE MEURANTS LANE 344556 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1 DP 1063101

GLENWOOD

790 GLENWOOD RESERVE FORMAN AVENUE 324901 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 99 DP 864699 PUBLIC RESERVE

GLENWOOD 327779 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 5226 DP 874087 PUBLIC RESERVE

791 CORNUCOPIA RESERVE CANTWELL ST & WILLOWTREE AV 314658 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1023 DP 830969

GLENWOOD 336642 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 27 DP 1020103


797

SENTRY DR & STANHOPE PKWY 351166 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 5 DP 1111764

STANHOPE GARDENS

800

STANHOPE PARKWAY 319367 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1002 DP 844925 PUBLIC RESERVE

STANHOPE GARDENS

806 CONNOR GREASBY PARK GREENWICH ST & PERFECTION AV 345573 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 176 COMMUNITY PLAN DP 270398

STANHOPE GARDENS

811

FYFE ROAD 111473 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 38 DP 208727

KELLYVILLE RIDGE 111474 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 39 DP 208728

815 JONAS BRADLEY PARK THE PONDS 359705 LANDCOM LOT 45 DP 1164464

822 PEEL RESERVE GREENVIEW PARADE 361439 LANDCOM LOT 421 DP 1164466

THE PONDS

830 LAKE WOODCROFT RESERVE WOODCROFT DR & ANTIQUE CR 321751 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 5001 DP 852905


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WOODCROFT 321753 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 5003 DP 852905

831 WOODCROFT OVAL WINDAMERE AV AND CONJOLA PL 337894 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 1538 DP 1033813 PUBLIC RESERVE

WOODCROFT

852 ANNE AQUILINA RESERVE EASTERN ROAD - SOUTHERN SIDE 157899 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 97 DP 8995

ROOTY HILL 157902 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL LOT 98 DP 8995









853 CHARLIE BALI RESERVE PREVIOUSLY REFERRED TO AS KAREELA 303789 WESTERN SYDNEY PARKLANDS LOT 301 DP 793236

RESERVE WEST

936

VILLAGE OVAL - GUILD PLACE 357907 ST MARYS LAND LTD & OTHERS LOT 2127 DP 1149399

ROPES CROSSING


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APPENDIX 2- LIST OF CROWN LAND COVERED IN THIS PLAN Reserve

No. Name Description Prop No. Owner Legal Description

4 MOUNT DRUITT PARK ROPES CREEK RD AND GREAT WESTERN HWY 177227 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS THAT PART OF THE LAND IN DP 62695 AS 9 HARRY DENNISON PARK HARRINGTON ST NAPIER ST AND DERBY ST 337554 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS LOT 7001 DP 1028449 14 GOLLAN PARK DOONSIDE ROAD 178179 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS RESIDUE OF PORTION 313 PARISH OF DOONSIDE 178180 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS RESIDUE OF PORTION 314 PARISH OF 178181 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS RESIDUE OF PORTION 315 PARISH OF 178182 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS RESIDUE OF PORTION 316 PARISH OF

86 RIVERSTONE PARK GARFIELD ROAD WEST 117744 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS CROWN RESERVE R65390 FOR PUBLIC 88 QUAKERS HILL PARK HAMBLEDON ROAD 333923 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS LOT 2501 DP 1010671 BEING CROWN

RESERVE

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