Ordinary Council Meeting

 

Agenda

 

11 August 2020

 

 

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that an Ordinary meeting of ORANGE CITY COUNCIL will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, ORANGE WITH AN OPTION OF ONLINE CONFERENCING PLATFORM ZOOM DUE TO COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS on Tuesday, 11 August 2020 commencing at 7.00pm.

 

 

David Waddell

Chief Executive Officer

 

For apologies please contact Administration on 6393 8218.

  

 

Agenda

EVACUATION PROCEDURE

In the event of an emergency, the building may be evacuated. You will be required to vacate the building by the rear entrance and gather at the breezeway between the Library and Art Gallery buildings. This is Council's designated emergency muster point.

Under no circumstances is anyone permitted to re-enter the building until the all clear has been given and the area deemed safe by authorised personnel.

In the event of an evacuation, a member of Council staff will assist any member of the public with a disability to vacate the building.

  

1                Introduction.. 4

1.1            Apologies and Leave of Absence. 4

1.2            Livestreaming and Recording. 4

1.3            Acknowledgement of Country. 4

1.4            Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests. 4

2                Mayoral Minutes. 4

Nil

              COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNS FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE OPEN FORUM

              COUNCIL MEETING RESUMES

3                Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting.. 5

3.1            Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 21 July 2020. 6

              COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNS FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEES

              Planning and Development - Chaired by Cr Russell Turner

              Employment and Economic Development - Chaired by Cr Tony Mileto

              Infrastructure - Chaired by Cr Jeff Whitton

              NO ITEMS - Sport and Recreation

              NO ITEMS - Environmental Sustainability

              Finance - Chaired by Cr Jeff Whitton

              Services - Chaired by Cr Scott Munro

              COUNCIL MEETING RESUMES

4                Notices of Motion/Notices of Rescission.. 14

4.1            Notice of Motion - 75th Anniversaries of the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki 14

 

 

5                General Reports. 16

5.1            Health and Innovation Precinct Masterplan Adoption. 16

5.2            Demolition of Perry Oval Amenities Building. 195

5.3            Progress Report - Operational Plan 2019/2020 (Delivery Program Year 2) - Quarter 4  233

5.4            Tourism and Event Marketing. 305

6                Closed Meeting - See Closed Agenda.. 308

6.1            2019/2020 Water/Sewerage Charges - 9-17 Edward Street Orange. 309

6.2            Lease Hangar X Orange Airport 311

7                Resolutions from closed meeting.. 312

 

1       Introduction

1.1     Apologies and Leave of Absence

1.2     LIVESTREAMING AND RECORDING

This Council Meeting is being livestreamed and recorded. By speaking at the Council Meeting you agree to be livestreamed and recorded. Please ensure that if and when you speak at this Council Meeting that you ensure you are respectful to others and use appropriate language at all times. Orange City Council accepts no liability for any defamatory or offensive remarks or gestures made during the course of this Council Meeting. A recording will be made for administrative purposes and will be available to Councillors.

1.3     Acknowledgement of Country

I would like to acknowledge the Wiradjuri people who are the Traditional Custodians of the Land. I would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Wiradjuri Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginal Australians who are present.

1.4     Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

The provisions of Chapter 14 of the Local Government Act, 1993 (the Act) regulate the way in which Councillors and designated staff of Council conduct themselves to ensure that there is no conflict between their private interests and their public role.

The Act prescribes that where a member of Council (or a Committee of Council) has a direct or indirect financial (pecuniary) interest in a matter to be considered at a meeting of the Council (or Committee), that interest must be disclosed as soon as practicable after the start of the meeting and the reasons given for declaring such interest.

As members are aware, the provisions of the Local Government Act restrict any member who has declared a pecuniary interest in any matter from participating in the discussion or voting on that matter, and requires that member to vacate the Chamber.

Council’s Code of Conduct provides that if members have a non-pecuniary conflict of interest, the nature of the conflict must be disclosed. The Code of Conduct also provides for a number of ways in which a member may manage non pecuniary conflicts of interest.

Recommendation It is recommended that Councillors now disclose any conflicts of interest in matters under consideration by the Council at this meeting.

 

2       Mayoral Minutes

Nil    

 

 

3       Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting

RECOMMENDATION That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 21 July 2020 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate records of the proceedings of the Council meeting held on 21 July 2020.

 

Attachments

1        Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 21 July 2020

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF THE

Ordinary Council Meeting

HELD IN via Online Conferencing Platform Zoom

ON 21 July 2020

COMMENCING AT 7.00pm

 1      Introduction

Cr R Kidd (Mayor), Cr S Romano (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr J Hamling, Cr J McRae, Cr T Mileto, Cr S Munro, Cr S Nugent, Cr G Taylor, Cr R Turner, Cr J Whitton

Chief Executive Officer, Acting Director Corporate and Commercial Services (Redmond), Director Development Services, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services, Director Technical Services, Acting Manager Corporate Governance (Constantine), Executive Support Manager.

 

 

RESOLVED - 20/212                                                                          Cr S Munro/Cr S Romano That the apologies be accepted from Cr M Previtera for the Council Meeting of Orange City Council on 21 July 2020.

The Mayor advised that the meeting was being livestreamed and recorded.

 

Gavin Brett from the Christian Ministry Centre led the Council in Prayer.  

 

The Mayor conducted the Acknowledgement of Country.

 

Cr Reg Kidd declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in item 5.6 as he is on the Board of Directors of Orange 360.

Cr Joanne McRae declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in item 5.6 as she is on the Board of Directors of Orange 360.

The CEO, David Waddell declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in item 5.6 as he is on the Board of Directors of Orange 360.

2       Mayoral Minutes

Nil 

 

THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE OPEN FORUM AT 7.04PM

 

OPEN FORUM 

The Mayor read out the attendees present in the online meeting and re-stated that the meeting was being livestreamed and recorded.

 

Item 5.6 – COVID-19, Orange 360 Response

Mr Peter Robson addressed Council on Orange 360’s positioning and the COVID-19 response.

Ms Caddie Marshall addressed Council on Orange 360’s current and proposed programs.

 

Cr Turner asked what follow-up information is being received regarding visitor expectations or shortfalls of visitor’s visions of Orange.

Mr Robson stated visitors are amazed with the city with positive feedback on the COVID-19 precautions taken by businesses in the city.

Ms Marshall stated there are a number avenues to assess visitor experience involving surveys to businesses, surveys of visitors through accommodation providers and social media sentiment algorithms.

Cr Duffy asked what contribution Blayney Shire Council and Cabonne Shire Council are making.

Ms Marshall stated each Council has contributed an additional $50,000.

Cr Kidd stated that there is often an inability to visit restaurants/take away outlets on a Sunday evening especially during long weekends and asked if anything could be done.

Ms Marshall stated that in order to have a vibrant business economy investment in businesses is required, leading them to invest in their businesses and employees.

Cr Romano asked what precautions are being taken for COVID-19 to limit the spread at wineries.

Mr Robson stated there are a number of requirements, such as making bookings, complying with the 4sqm rule, maintaining a sign-in register, limiting bookings to 50 minutes, supplying of meals, washing and sanitising between bookings.

Cr Whitton asked what the capacity from a bed point of view is for visitors to the city.

Ms Marshall stated that an audit conducted in 2019 showed the capacity of 2500 rooms in the three Local Government areas.

Cr Nugent asked what does the $200,000 campaign provide and what are the timeframes.

Ms Marshall stated that $50,000 is provided for campaign development, $15,000 in partnership with Destination NSW, digital marketing, social media targeting and paid media. The campaign is aimed at peak spending/visiting times with development occurring in mid spring to highlight Orange’s natural beauty however it is a year-round investment.

Cr Hamling asked if local contractors would be used.

Ms Marshall advised the campaign would be tendered and local providers would be involved.

THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED AT 7.35PM.

3       Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting

RESOLVED - 20/213                                                                            Cr S Munro/Cr S Nugent That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 7 July 2020 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the Council meeting held on 7 July 2020.

  4     Notices of Motion/Notices of Rescission

4.1     Notice of Motion - Plastics TRIM Reference:        2020/1130

RESOLVED - 20/214                                                                               Cr S Nugent/Cr R Kidd That Council prepare a report outlining: 1        Current use of single use plastic across all Council operations; 2        Available alternatives to single use plastic items currently in use in Council operations and Council run or sponsored events; 3        Achievable timeframes to phase out single use plastic in Council operations and Council run or sponsored events where alternatives are available; and 4        Achievable timeframes for developing a Single Use Plastics Policy that addresses the reduction of single use plastics in Council operations and events, supports the 2025 National Packaging targets, and identifies suitable alternatives, including timeframes for implementation.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton

Against: Nil

Absent: Cr Previtera

5       General Reports

5.1     Recommendations and Resolutions from Policy Committees TRIM Reference:        2020/1158

RESOLVED - 20/215                                                                             Cr J Hamling/Cr K Duffy 1        That the resolutions made by the Planning and Development Committee at its meeting held on 7 July 2020 be noted. 2        That the resolutions made by the Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee at its meeting held on 7 July 2020 be noted. 3        That the resolutions made by the Infrastructure Policy Committee at its meeting held on 7 July 2020 be noted. 4        That the resolutions made by the Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee at its meeting held on 7 July 2020 be noted. 5        That the resolutions made by the Finance Policy Committee at its meeting held on 7 July 2020 be noted. 6        That the resolutions made by the Services Policy Committee at its meeting held on 7 July 2020 be noted.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton

Against: Nil

Absent: Cr Previtera

 

5.2     Statement of Investments - June 2020 TRIM Reference:        2020/1127

RESOLVED - 20/216                                                                           Cr S Munro/Cr J Hamling That Council resolves: 1        To note the Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2020. 2        To adopt the certification of the Responsible Accounting Officer.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton

Against: Nil

Absent: Cr Previtera

 

 

5.3     Grant Funding and Project Priorities TRIM Reference:        2020/928

RESOLVED - 20/217                                                                             Cr K Duffy/Cr J Whitton That Council note this report and note the grant submissions recently put forward to the State and Federal Governments and endorse the suggested project priority list.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton

Against: Nil

Absent: Cr Previtera

 

QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE                                                                                                     Cr Nugent asked if Council made application in the Stronger Communities Fund. The Director of Community, Recreation & Cultural Services advised that Council was not eligible however will provide further information to Councillors.

 

5.4     Blayney Cabonne Orange (BCO) Alliance TRIM Reference:        2020/1122

RESOLVED - 20/218                                                                           Cr R Turner/Cr S Nugent That Council approve the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to sign the BCO Alliance Memorandum of Understanding at a formal event to be held in September 2020 at a date to be organised.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton

Against: Nil

Absent: Cr Previtera

 

Cr Duffy stated he hoped the alliance would not become bureaucratic and cost Council a large amount of money.

 

Cr Kidd stated there would be two meetings per year and particularly on the agenda would be Mount Canobolas, also that it would not involve spending money but more likely saving it.

 

5.5     LED lighting in Council buildings TRIM Reference:        2020/1132

RESOLVED - 20/219                                                                            Cr S Nugent/Cr S Munro That Council notes the report on LED Lighting in Council Buildings.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton

Against: Nil

Absent: Cr Previtera

 

Cr Duffy asked how often the lights are going to be checked.

The CEO stated the maintenance life is longer with potential savings on costs.

 

Cr Hamling asked what the lights on Summer Street stop at Lords Place and not continue to Sale Street.

The CEO stated that initially is was a budgetary consideration however the lights are part of the Future Cities project looking at funding, fairy lights and Whiteway lighting.

 

QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE                                                                                                   Cr Nugent advised it was a good initiative and asked if there was a possibility that the saved funds can be rolled back into the revolving energy fund to assist other projects. The CEO stated it was not part of the revolving energy fund, and Councillors will be provided with further information.

 

Cr Mileto asked if a timeframe could be provided with regard to LED lights for Jack Brabham Park at Bernie Stedman Field. The CEO stated the question would be taken on notice.

 

Cr Duffy asked if the lighting could be coloured in Summer Street.

The CEO stated this option will be provided for Councillors in the Future Cities project.

 

**Cr Kidd and Cr McRae left the meeting with the time being 7.56PM and the Deputy Mayor, Cr Romano, assumed the chair.**

 

5.6     COVID 19 Orange 360 response TRIM Reference:        2020/1151

Cr Reg Kidd declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item as he is on the Board of Directors of Orange 360, was put into the online waiting room and did not participate in discussion of voting on this item. Cr Joanne McRae declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item as she is on the Board of Directors of Orange 360, was put into the online waiting room and did not participate in discussion of voting on this item. The CEO, David Waddell declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item as he is on the Board of Directors of Orange 360, removed himself from the meeting and did not participate in discussion on this item.

RESOLVED - 20/220                                                                            Cr S Munro/Cr R Turner That council exhibit for 28 days the intention to increase funding by $100,000 to TDO Ltd trading as Orange 360 for the purposes of COVID rebound initiatives and marketing.

For: Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton

Against: Nil

Absent: Cr Previtera, Cr Kidd, Cr McRae

**Cr Kidd & Cr McRae returned to the meeting with the time being 7.57PM and Cr Kidd resumed the chair.**

QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE Cr Duffy stated an accommodation provider advised him the turnover from April 2020 was $14,000 compared to $190,000 in April 2019 and asked what other organisations does Council contribute towards tourism funding. The CEO advised this question will be taken on notice.

Cr Mileto stated it was important to maximise opportunities and he is confident with Orange 360’s strategic plan.

QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE Cr Hamling stated Council needed to put up this money and local contractor could benefit from this work. He asked if the $200,000 can be matched by another body such as Destination NSW. The Acting Director Corporate & Commercial Services stated it is an option to be looked at and staff will be speaking with bodies such as Destination NSW.

 

MATTER ARISING                                                                                                                          Cr Whitton asked that a news article on Orange being in the top 5% of First Home Buyers be provided to Councillors. The Acting Director Corporate & Commercial Services stated he will arrange for this to be circulated to Councillors.

 

5.7     Request for Financial Assistance - Australian National Field Days 2020 - 22 to 24 October 2020 TRIM Reference:        2020/1156

RESOLVED - 20/221                                                                           Cr J Whitton/Cr J McRae That the item be deferred.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton

Against: Nil

Absent: Cr Previtera

 

MATTER ARISING                                                                                                                          Cr Kidd advised a letter had been sent from the Federal Member to the Federal Minister for Agriculture asking for support for the Australian National Field Days and requested a copy of the letter be circulated to Councillors.

 

 

 

5.8     Local Strategic Planning Statement 2020 TRIM Reference:        2020/1200

RESOLVED - 20/222                                                                          Cr S Romano/Cr S Munro That Council acknowledge the attached draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) and resolve to place the LSPS on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton

Against: Nil

Absent: Cr Previtera

 

6       Closed Meeting

Nil

 

**The Mayor declared the meeting closed at 8.04PM and livestreaming was stopped, however Councillors continued to speak resuming the meeting.**

 

MATTER ARISING                                                                                                                          Cr Mileto commended Newcrest on providing sanitizing stations across the local sporting fields and requested Council write to Newcrest and commended the organisation on this great initiative.

 

Cr Munro commended Orange Ten Pin Bowling for their COVID safe practices.

 

Cr Duffy asked why Bathurst Regional Council was meeting in their Chamber however Orange City Council was not.

The CEO advised in order to ensure the safety of staff and Councillors the decision was made to continue with online meetings in addition to livestream, zoom and in person capabilities of our systems.

 

Cr Kidd asked if a Councillor or member of staff could not attend could they attend remotely.

The CEO advised he is obliged to offer that, however there is some limitations with current systems to allow for both in person and remote connectivity.

 

Cr Hamling expressed his disappointment that the 8-day games were cancelled and hoped it would return in 2021.

 

Cr Kidd asked if Council had been able to acquire temperature ‘guns’.

The CEO stated Council currently has two temperature devices held in the Human Resources department.

 

The Meeting Closed at 8.10pm.

This is Page Number 8 and the Final Page of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 21 July 2020.

4       Notices of Motion/Notices of Rescission

RECORD NUMBER:       2020/929

 

 

I, CR Stephen Nugent wish to move the following Notice of Motion at the Council Meeting of 11 August 2020:

 

Motion That Council resolves to: 1        Acknowledge the upcoming 75th anniversaries on 6 and 9 August 2020 of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 2        Endorse the Cities Appeal of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) which aims to commemorate these anniversaries and acknowledge the victims and survivors of the attacks. 3        Recognise that any use of nuclear weapons, whether deliberate or accidental, would have catastrophic, far-reaching and long-lasting consequences for people and the environment, and that many in our community remain concerned about this possibility. 4        Warmly welcome the adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons by the United Nations in 2017, and call on our national government to sign and ratify it without delay.

 

Background

Councillors recently received an email letter from Jemila Rushton, an Australian Campaigner with the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear weapons (ICAN). Ms Rushton wrote seeking the support of Council for ICAN’s Cities Appeal and for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

Council support for the appeal and treaty would be consistent with Council’s previous declaration of Orange as a nuclear free zone and with our Sister City Program, especially our relationship with Ushiku in Japan. As Ms Rushton notes, “the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the urgent need for greater international cooperation to address all major threats to the health and welfare of humankind”.

The following extract from Ms Rushton provides more detail.

“The upcoming 75th anniversaries of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 6th and 9th August, present an opportunity for reflection, remembrance and action. Unfortunately, the threat of nuclear weapons has not been relegated to that of a bygone era, but remains a present and real threat of our times.

In the 1980’s, during the peak of the Cold War arms race, councils across Australia and many hundreds internationally, declared themselves nuclear-free zones. These declarations represented a grassroots participation in the humanitarian debate happening globally, at all levels of government, with real-life implications for the health and security of constituents.

Thirty years on, instead of dismantling bombs and investing in healthcare and other essential services; nuclear weapons states continue to bolster their weapons arsenals and dismantle longstanding disarmament agreements. A recent ICAN report reveals how the nine nuclear-armed nations spent $72.9 billion dollars on nuclear weapons in 2019 alone.

In response to these renewed and persistent nuclear threats, the world’s non-nuclear weapons states have negotiated the first international legal instrument to comprehensively outlaw nuclear weapons, setting out a pathway for their elimination. As other nuclear arms control agreements are undermined or collapsing, this new accord provides a much-needed pathway forward.

The United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons prohibits nations from developing, testing, producing, manufacturing, transferring, possessing, stockpiling, using or threatening to use nuclear weapons, or allowing nuclear weapons to be stationed on their territory. Adopted at the United Nations in 2017, it also prohibits them from assisting, encouraging or inducing anyone to engage in any of these activities.

Australia has not yet joined the Treaty. Now, just as in the 1980s, it is in the hands of everyday people to put the treaty in front of our decision-makers and office-holders, to indicate our support for Australia’s ratification.

Australia has joined the treaties prohibiting other inhumane and indiscriminate weapons including biological weapons, chemical weapons, landmines and cluster munitions. It is inevitable that we also join the nuclear weapon ban treaty.

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Cities Appeal is the mechanism by which councils can engage and participate in the nuclear weapons debate of our time. Nuclear disarmament is council business because civilians, cities and towns are the targets of these weapons of mass destruction.

27 Councils across Australia have already endorsed the Cities Appeal, calling on our federal government to sign and ratify this treaty without delay.”

 

 

Signed Cr Stephen Nugent

Financial Implications

Nil. If the motion is carried it is proposed that the acknowledgement be carried out Council’s social media platforms.

POLICY AND GOVERNANCE IMPLICATIONS

Australia is still a party to the ANZUS Treaty and one would assume this would be a consideration for Australia in not yet signing the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.  While there are no Local Government policy and governance implications there are certainly international diplomacy and humanitarian issues that must be considered by our Federal Government.

 

   

5       General Reports

RECORD NUMBER:       2020/1064

AUTHOR:                       Nick Redmond, Acting Director Corporate and Commercial Services    

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

At the Council meeting on May 19 the following was resolved:

RESOLVED - 20/139                                                                             Cr S Munro/Cr S Nugent That the draft Health and Innovation Precinct Masterplan be exhibited for 28 days.

The exhibition period closed on 26 June.

Council received 11 submissions, which are attached. The draft was also exhibited on the Orange Your Say site and an engagement report is attached. There were nine engaged participants, 224 informed and 466 aware. There was strong support for the masterplan.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “12.2 Prosper - Support innovative industry sectors”.

Financial Implications

Nil at this stage but as the masterplan is implemented and rolled out, costings, further studies and collaborations will be considered.

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

 

Recommendation That Council resolves: 1    That the Health and Innovation Precinct Masterplan be adopted.   2    That Orange City Council continue to work with the NSW Government, agencies and stakeholders to realise the goals of Health and Innovation Precinct Masterplan.

 

 

further considerations

The recommendation of this report has been assessed against Council’s other key risk categories and the following comments are provided:

Image and Reputation	The health sector is the largest employer in the city and as such there may be a heightened level of interest in this masterplan.
Political	Orange City Council has raised with the NSW Government the issue of the establishment of an activation precinct around existing health services in south Orange.  The finalisation and adoption of the masterplan will give impetus to this activation.
Environmental	Current zones and potential re-zonings will be an important consideration post adoption of the masterplan. Several stakeholders raised the protection of open space as an important issue. While the amenity the current layout and density are valued it does not follow that any level of development should be prohibited.
Stakeholders	Significant stakeholder engagement was undertaken for the development of the draft. Further stakeholder engagement will be required as further stages are contemplated and enacted. Some issues raised crossed into details beyond the scope of the masterplan. The masterplan provides a framework for what the site is capable of and will be further tested in later stages. The mapping of zones also may have created expectations or concerns around the scale of development. For example the zone that covers the southern nine holes of the golf course provides opportunities for research and development but that does not mean the entirety of the zone will be used for those purposes.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

 

The vision for the precinct is as follows:

Capitalise on the significant opportunities to develop complementary health services and life sciences education and research around the existing Orange Health Service Public Hospital and Orange Agricultural Institute and GATE precinct, by broadening the services available, enabling business synergies and improving community access to education and research services.

Key opportunities identified include the following:

·    Health Care - with a growing and ageing population, opportunities across all health care sectors inclusive of mental health services will continue to provide growth opportunities.

·    Activate Forest Road and strengthen it as a main street destination connecting the internal road system within the Bloomfield Hospital precinct to the centre of Orange and the southern suburbs, through creation of commercial, public accommodation linking the educational and health precincts through activity hub.

·    Strengthen public transport connection to the railway station through provision of a potential more frequent free bus service for students, senior and access impaired users, as well as new footpath connections.

·    Capitalise Heritage buildings with heritage walks and possible re-purposing as commercial accommodation.

·    Support the growth of Orange Health Precinct as a medical and educational precinct, as well as enhance the vitality of Orange’s Central Region, through creation of a larger but contained precinct of mixed uses, including retail, commerce, residential, sports and culture, to create a main street destination centred around Forest Road and support its educational facilities and community infrastructure that extends Orange’s City Centre.

The Design Outcome shown below provides the location of the Research and Innovation Precinct and the Integrated Health Research and Development Precinct allowing for a strong link between the tertiary education organisations and also a close relationship between the Orange Health Service and the Integrated Health Research and Development Precinct.

This master planning outcome also allows for a general residential area and a generous land zoning for general recreation open space. 

 

 

There are six key principles in the masterplan.

They are:

·    WELCOMING AND ATTRACTIVE

Re-imagine the streets and public spaces to hero the rural landscape while providing improved integration and biophilic place-making

·    ACCESSIBLE AND SAFE

Ensure convenient and safe accessibility across all travel modes

·    LOCAL ACTIVITY DESTINATION AND HUB

Create an activity and commercial centre

·    EXEMPLARY HEALTH AND KNOWLEDGE PRECINCT

Grow Bloomfield as an exemplar regional health, research and education precinct

·    LIFESTYLE AND WELLBEING VILLAGE

Create a village environment for affordable residential, independent living, wellbeing, accommodation and supported care

·    RURAL SKILLS AND INNOVATION PRECINCT

Further develop and position Bloomfield as an Ag-Tech and rural skills innovation precinct.

DRAFT HEALTH AND INNOVATION PRECINCT - TABLE OF SUBMISSIONS

 

Submitter	Issues Raised	Staff comment
IC20/12014 John Da Rin	1.   Thoroughly researched; clear picture of opportunity that this plan provides to the community and to this district. 2.   Disputes that rents are lower compared with greater NSW. 3.   Agrees that this concept could retain youth in this district. 4.   This concept would give STEM students a great hope of getting jobs. 5.   The catchment area is conservative; people will be attracted further afield. 6.   Disagrees that minority groups disrupt town progression; does not anticipate residences voicing concerns about this concept. 7.   Current greenfield sites need to be managed and not destroyed. 8.   CSU moving to this precinct is not necessary. 9.   State Government decision to not sell off the GATE land was positive. 10. Believes more land would be used for research and development. 11. More medical facilities are an excellent addition. 12. Aging baby boomer population burden the younger generation. 13. This plan helps to build the expected increase in demand for medical and allied health services. 14. Agrees that this development would showcase Orange as a place to study and work in medical research. 15. Believes staffing level in manufacturing is lower than in retail.	Noted.
IC20/13264 Charles Sturt University	1.   Welcomes and supports the creation of the precinct; major regional health hub with strong links to education and research. 2.   Health sciences, research and medicine remain the strategic focus of CSU in Orange. 3.   Has a long-term vision to relocate its Orange Campus health facilities to the precinct 4.   Would collaborate and advocate with Council for the precinct to be designated as an Activation Zone. 5.   Suggests that there should be a stronger presence in the master plan for the Joint Program in Medicine and the Bloomfield Learning and Research Centre. 6.   The master plan does not set out specific recommendations or actions or include an indication of time frames. 7.   Some information in the master plan requires updating, since initial discussions with the consultants.	Noted. Updates made where applicable. Timeframes, and next steps will be better known once discussions with the NSW Government are finalised around an activation precinct. Discussions with tertiary stakeholders will be ongoing as per the recommendation of this report.
IC20/13178 Central NSW Joint Organisation	1.   Supports the precinct and will seek for this precinct to have a Special Activation Precinct status. 2.   Local Government is the front line of regional communities for health challenges; the applicant supports our region "growing our own" health workforce and looks forward to metro-comparable outcomes in connectivity, health and education. 3.   Supports the vision to capitalise on the significant opportunities to develop complementary health services and life sciences education and research around the existing Orange Health Service Public Hospital and GATE precinct. 4.   This type of collaboration - bringing State agencies, the private sector, research, health and education together will not only benefit all of the Central NSW region but NSW more broadly in a global context.	Noted.
IC20/13185 Peter Bilenkij	1.   Edits of the master plan to improve its accuracy and to enhance the stature of this great institution.	Updates made where applicable.
IC20/13226 Orange Rail Action Group	1.   Supports the plan. 2.   Supports the proposals for frequent public transport services from the CBD and the Orange Railway Station. 3.   Believes the Orange Railway Station will play an increasing role as a Hub and Transport Interchange. 4.   There are 8 statements relating to transport issues that require editing or elaboration.	Noted. Updates made where applicable.
IC20/13365 Malcolm Stacey	1.   Supports the general principles of the master plan. 2.   It is important to recognise that the Bloomfield Hospital (buildings and landscape) is State heritage listed. 3.   Encourages the retention of the parkland landscape, particularly in zones for Integrated Health and Research Development, Student/Health Accommodation and Accommodation/Residential. 4.   Supports biophilic design. 5.   Supports the retention of as much of the mature parkland landscape as possible to reduce the impact of urban health island effect. 6.   Supports the retention of as much of the Bloomfield Hospital heritage parkland landscape as possible in line with Orange's well-deserved reputation as a "Colour City".	Noted. Consideration of open space will be a significant issue in future stages.
IC20/13411 NSW Government Transport for NSW (TfNSW)	1.   Forest Road already provides an important traffic movement function by providing access to Orange from the areas south of the City; the demand for the movement function of this road is projected to increase in the future due to the expansion of the health precinct itself, growth of residential areas to the south of Orange and introduction of the Southern Feeder Road.   2.   Notes that Council is intending to establish an activity hub within the master plan area and plans to establish Forest Roads as a main street destination. 3.   Requests a meeting with Council to discuss the masterplan and, in particular, Council's vision for Forest Road - it is critical that public transport (including future planning) is catered for and that pedestrian and cyclist modes of transport are appropriately catered for.	Noted and will engage further with the TfNSW as per the recommendation of this report.
IC20/13448 ECCO - Environmentally Concerned Citizens of Orange Inc	1.   Great potential for the development of a facility that can be a lighthouse example of urban planning, can expand on the impressive medical facilities and can allow for the preservation and improvement of the environmental features currently existing on the site. 2.   Disappointed that there is little mention of environmental implications except for the concept of biophilic design. 3.   Increased population will increase the demand for water consumption; the plan needs to specify how it will meet the extra demand on Orange's water supply. 4.   Benchmarking was compared with larger areas than Orange. 5.   Want assurance that rezoning will not impact on the environmental areas (fauna and flora). 6.   Applauds the master plan allows for generous land zoning for recreational use. 7.   Applauds the development of cycle and walking paths, within the precinct and with a connection to the Orange CBD. 8.   Old growth native trees and heritage trees need to be regarded as an asset to be preserved. 9.   The master plan should include a specific section which embraces the planning principle of environmental sustainability.	Noted. Consideration of open space and environmental areas will be a significant issues in future stages.
IC20/13453 Orange Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc	1.   Concerned about water security, as the plan promotes a significant increase in Orange's population. 2.   Concerns that there appears to be no mention of climate change. 3.   Seeks assurance that any rezoning will not impact on the natural and environmental aspects of the site. 4.   Old growth and heritage trees and vegetation are an asset that should be preserved. 5.   Internal cycle and walking tracks should be developed and enhanced. 6.   Adequate and appropriately designed and located parking should be provided. 7.   The catchment projection should include communities that are significant distances away and the plan should include provision for low cost and appropriate accommodation for patient's families, including Aboriginal families. 8.   Benchmarking should be against similar-sized communities.	Consideration of open space and environmental areas and matters will be a significant issues in future stages.
D Housing and Property Group (Department of Planning, Industry and Environment) and Western NSW Local Health District (LHD)	1.   Supportive of the overall vision of the master plan and Council's intent to develop the study area for complementary health services subject to following recommendations. 2.   Recommendations are to ensure that a pragmatic approach is used in realising the vision, development of the precinct will be facilitated in a sustainable and considered manner and realistic synergies with the Orange Hospital Service and support service can be achieved. 3.   Extension of accommodation/residential zone or student health accommodation zone Recommendation 1 - Extend the residential accommodation land use allocation to capture existing heritage buildings to enable appropriate adaptive re-use opportunities, as is currently afforded by the current R1 Residential Zoning. 4.   Planned "Key Health Worker" accommodation in central southern Bloomfield Campus. Recommendation 2 - The master plan to include the provision of key worker housing accommodation uses in the area currently zoned R1 (General Residential). 5.   Aged care independent living adjoining Bloomfield Hospital incompatible with adjoining and existing uses Recommendation 3 - The aged care independent living zone (east adjoining to the mental health zone) should be relocated towards eastern periphery of the precinct as an addition to the accommodation/residential zone. The aged care independent living zone (east adjoining to the mental health zone) should be earmarked for "health service uses" to enable the continued use of this land for Cancer Care and Ronald McDonald House and be afforded the flexibility to expand and co-join with other health-related uses. 6.   Southern central "Sports and Recreation Zone" is ecologically and logistically problematic Recommendation 4 - The southern central "sports and recreation" zone should be allocated an alternative zone that promotes greater health-focussed synergy between the adjoining "mental health" and accommodation zones. Suggested zones for consideration: ·    key health work accommodation ·    flexible health-related ·    research area ·    eco-tourist facilities information centre (heritage museum) 7.   Land use flexibility in the Bloomfield Campus Recommendation 5 ·    Maintain land use flexibility afforded by R1 (General Residential) in the Bloomfield Campus to ensure future innovate and commercial viable uses are not restricted. ·    Provide greater incentives for the adaptive re-uses of the Bloomfield Heritage buildings in accordance with the masterplan objectives ·    Include Housing and Property and the Western NSW Local Health District in subsequent development of land use tables and Principal Development Standards for the Bloomfield Campus. 8.   Operational considerations for Orange Hospital and associated related health services Recommendation 6 - We suggest that a workshop is organised between Council and the Western NSW Local Health District to confirm the operational sensitivities and how the masterplan can best address these considerations.	Noted.                                        Recommendation 1: Supported, adaptive re-use is regarded as promoting the ongoing maintenance and care of heritage assets.         Recommendation 2: Supported in principle, the nature / type of occupants is an operational matter for the landowner but would clearly benefit the precinct’s intended role.   Recommendation 3: Noted.                       Recommendation 4: Noted.                 Recommendation 5: Supported in principle, it must be noted that tenure of residential development, if sold to owner-occupiers, may reduce the flexibility for redevelopment or adaptation suggested in the submission.             Recommendation 6: Noted and will engage further with the Property Group and the LHD as per the recommendation of this report.

 

IC20/14702 The University of Sydney

1.   The University fully supports the objectives and initiatives outlined. 2.   Challenges: ·   The catchment of Orange has a shortage of medical / health related professionals relative to population need  ·   Orange suffers from being below the “rest of NSW” in its’ provision of general practice medical services, pathology, dental and other allied health services. 3.   Opportunities: ·    The University supports Council’s request (to NSW Government) of having the precinct designated as an Activation Zone. ·    The Health sector is one of the largest sources of employment in jurisdiction of Orange. ·    The draft Masterplan provides opportunities to develop complementary Health services and life sciences education and research around the existing Orange Health Service Public Hospital and Orange Agricultural Institute ·    The draft Masterplan will serve as a catalyst towards improved and expanded Health Care services ·    The principal Health precinct destination of Forest Road will be activated and supplemented by the creation of commercial and public accommodation linking the educational and health precincts through activity hub. ·    The draft Masterplan provides for improved public transport connections ·    The draft Masterplan encourages other mixed uses and contributing services including retail, commerce, residential, sports and culture. ·    The draft Masterplan recognises and provides for surrounding general residential growth areas and supporting recreation open space, which will assist in housing medical staff, students as well as the general public.  ·    The University supports the proposition of a bespoke planning instrument that will allow for simplified planning processes for development within the Precincts.

Noted. Discussions with tertiary stakeholders will be ongoing as per the recommendation of this report.

 

Next Steps

While there is clear support for the precinct and the principles of the masterplan a number of stakeholders expressed a view of further involvement as the initiative progresses. This will be a critical element of the way forward. While Council will have a regulatory and supportive role in future developments others will drive and own infrastructure expansion.

This is recognised in part 2 of the recommendation.

One of the next steps will be to develop a joint stakeholder statement or communique to support future growth.

Council will also work with Department of Regional NSW and the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment on the framework to create activation of the precinct.

A number of submitters supported giving the site an activation precinct status.

Legislation does exist under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Activation Precincts) 2020 (SEPP) but there may be other frameworks or other opportunities to support development.

The SEPP includes the following aims:

 (a)  promote economic development, industry investment and innovation and to create employment in those Precincts, and

(b)  facilitate strategic and efficient development of land and infrastructure in those Precincts, and

(c)  protect and enhance land in those Precincts that has natural and cultural heritage value.

Attachments

1          Health and Innovation Your Say Report, D20/40924⇩

2          ORAG Submission, D20/41304⇩

3          Malcolm Stacey Submission, D20/43812⇩

4          HAP and Western LHD Submission, D20/43815⇩

5          University of Sydney Submission, D20/43826⇩

6          Orange Field Naturalists Submission, D20/43829⇩

7          ECCO Submission, IC20/13448⇩

8          TfNSW Submission, D20/43835⇩

9          CSU Submission, D20/43837⇩

10        Peter Bilenkij Submission, D20/43842⇩

11        Central NSW JO Submission, D20/43847⇩

12        John Da Rin Submission, D20/43850⇩

13        Orange Health and Innovation Masterplan, D20/43086⇩

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECORD NUMBER:       2020/1233

AUTHOR:                       Lucy Gorton, Project Officer    

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to demolish a Council-owned amenities building located at Perry Oval, being the land known as Lot 10 DP9575.

The building is located on the western side of the property and connects to Victoria Street.

The building has male and female toilets as well as a modest canteen and change room area. 

The subject property is marked with a star below.

Figure 1: Location Map of Amenities Block

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “5.2 Live - Ensure the community services provided by Council are professionally managed, integrated and meet demonstrated needs”.

Financial Implications

The demolition works has been provided for in the 2020/2021 budget. The anticipated cost for demolition works is $20,000.00.

The resolution to adopt the 20/21 Delivery Operational Plan included the following:

That $50,000 be allocated to the upgrade of Perry Oval.

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil.

 

Recommendation That Council approve the demolition of the Perry Oval Amenities building.

 

further considerations

Consideration has been given to the recommendation’s impact on Council’s service delivery; image and reputation; political; environmental; health and safety; employees; stakeholders and project management; and no further implications or risks have been identified.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

On 23 April 2013 a structural report on Perry Oval Amenities Building was undertaken by Lynar Consulting. They identified asbestos present on site in the ceiling, cracks in the concrete slab and brick walls and the roof sagging. The report provided a recommendation “that the building remains locked until future demolition and removal.” After this report was received, Council locked the building and prevented use by the public and it was also removed from Council’s asset register.

 

On 9 July 2020 a second structural inspection was undertaken by Cook and Roe to confirm the structural adequacy of the building and any significant changes since the previous report.

 

Their recommendation paralleled Lynar Consulting advising that “Given the extensive rectification works and noting that a high level of ongoing maintenance will be required for the life of the structure, it is our opinion that Council complete demolition and replacement of the amenities block that is more appropriate for the site conditions is the most viable and efficient option.”

 

Both reports concluded that the main issue with the building is from a poor slab design and highly reactive clay soil. The large nearby gum trees are also pulling a large amount of water out of the ground which causes movement in the slab.

 

If Council were to undertake the repairs required to make the building structurally adequate and safe the following work would be required to be undertaken:

-    Underpinning of concrete slab involving excavating sections under the existing slab and filling them with concrete to strengthen the existing slab

-    Replacement of roofing system including timber structure

-    New Gutters and downpipes to be installed as the building is not compliant

-    Construction of new stormwater pits for water to drain from the building

-    Re-grading of the surrounding area so water falls away from the building

-    Repoint all cracks in the masonry walls involving removing mortar where cracked and replacing it with new mortar

-    Removal of all asbestos contaminated building products and disposal

-    Remove large gum tree that is in close proximity to building that is effecting water in highly reactive clay soil.

 

Council would also have to undertake the following work to make the building functional:

-    Render repairs where cracked

-    Replacement of asbestos linings with new sheeting

-    Painting internally and externally

-    Replacement of glass in windows broken by vandals

-    Assessment of plumbing and electrical services, with intention of it requiring full replacement.

 

To undertake the repair works outlined above it would be in the vicinity of $122,000.00. Undertaking these works does not guarantee that the issues would not occur again therefore requiring further maintenance and repair in the future. With the large amount of work required to make the amenities serviceable again, it is unfeasible to undertake these works and it is recommended to demolish the building.

The current usage of Perry Oval is training for local teams and has been this way for over a decade. A new irrigation system is to be installed in this financial year to improve the field, but there are no plans for it to be utilised further other than for training purposes.  With this limited amount of usage on the oval and other better equipped ovals in the city, an amenities building with a canteen and change room is deemed unnecessary for the site.

Given the current usage of the site, it would be appropriate to install a modular unit or similar amenities.

This is recommended to be constructed on the Eastern Side of Perry Oval as illustrated below which is the main entry point for the oval and above existing water and sewer lines.

 

The proposed site for the site would only require three toilets inclusive of a disabled bathroom which the current amenities does not allow for. A modular unit has been costed at $75,000.00 to construct and would allow for the slab to be designed correctly to allow for the ground conditions without the need to remove any nearby trees.

Currently there is no money allocated in the 2020/2021 budget to undertake either repairs to the existing amenities or for the construction of a new modular amenities.

However given the condition of the existing building it is recommended that it be removed and replaced when funding is available. The removal will not have a negative impact on the use of the site as the facility has effectively been decommissioned since 2013.

Attachments

1          Perry Oval - Cook and Roe Structural Report, D20/43782⇩

2          Perry Oval - Lynar Consulting Structural Report, D20/43780⇩

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRIM REFERENCE:        2020/1263

AUTHOR:                       Nick Redmond, Acting Director Corporate and Commercial Services    

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

This report provides the final quarter review of the 2019/2020 Operational Plan (Delivery Program Year 2). The report illustrates the progress Council has made on the strategies and tasks identified in its strategic planning documents.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “17.1 Collaborate - Provide representative, responsible and accountable community governance”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

This report provides the consolidated progress made in implementing Council’s Delivery/Operational Plan 2019/2020, as required by the Integrated Planning and Reporting obligations.

 

Recommendation That the Progress Report - Operational Plan 2019/2020 (Delivery Program Year 2) - Quarter 4 be acknowledged.

 

further considerations

The recommendation of this report has been assessed against Council’s other key risk categories and the following comments are provided:

Service Delivery

The Performance Indicators highlight progress in achieving the strategies and actions set by Council’s Delivery/Operational Plan. The “traffic light” indicators show the status of progress. Those actions with green lights are completed. Amber light indicate a measure of progress without the task being fully completed. Red lights indicate that progress has not been made, or is limited. Progress may be limited for a range of reasons, and comments are provided on each task. Despite some red lights, Council has continued to provide a very high level of service to the Orange Community.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

The performance indicators for the April 2020 to June 2020 quarter are attached.

The financial reports relating to Council’s year-end budget performance will be the subject of a separate report to Council in September 2020.

As the last report for the 2019/2020 year, the following are some of the highlights and achievements in the quarter:

·   Upgrades to the toilet facilities, Dalton Pavilion completed. Grant funding received to complete Area fencing and also boundary fencing to the Showground.

·   The museum opened two temporary exhibition following easing of restrictions on 1 June, 2020. This included the exhibition component of the SPARK engagement project with 3000 students from 14 schools to learn about and create artwork related to the regeneration of the environment of Mt Canobolas following the 2018 fire.

·   During lockdown the Museum developed several online learning and engagement offers which it pushed out through social media network and on the website.

·   DA submitted for Planetarium and Conservatorium.

·   The Museum successfully secured funding and completed the project to install a new moveable wall system, which was completed in March 2020. The new wall system enables the Museum to host two exhibitions concurrently in the main space.

·   In development the following was achieved

o 151 development applications were determined, comprising 133 x new DAs and 18 x modifications.

o The new DAs were determined with a median processing time of 43 days.

o The modifications were determined with a median processing time of 38 days.

o 4 x complying development certificate applications were determined with a median processing time of 21 days.

o 41 x construction certificate applications were determined with a median processing time of 43 days.

o 311 planning certificates were issued, comprising 275 x 10.7(2)s and 36 x 10.7(5)s.

o 283 of these were issued with a median processing time of 4 days.

o Urgency fees were paid for the other 28 - these were issued with a median processing time of 1 day.

·   On Facebook, there has been an average of 120,000 post engagements over the quarter and events listed reached over 26,700 people.

·   Total number of calls answered by Customer Service in the fourth quarter (1/4/2020 - 30/6/2020) is 7574* with 2703 customer service requests entered into Authority.

·   The Mayor, CEO and/or Council staff attended meetings during this quarter to advance regional priorities with the following:

o Mining and Energy Related Councils 7 May 2020

o Regional Development Australia Central West 14 May 2020

o Regional Cities New South Wales 4 June 2020

o Central NSW Joint Organisation 4 June 2020

o Minister Adam Marshall, Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW

o Minister Matt Kean, Minister for Energy and Environment

o Minister Stuart Ayers, Minister for Jobs, Investment and Tourism

·   Operational Plan 2020/2021 and Annual Budget 2020/2021 were adopted by Council on 23 June 2020.

A significant highlight for the period was that productivity was maintained at high levels despite COVID19.

 

Attachments

1          Progress Report - 2018/22 Delivery Program (Year 2) - Operational Plan 2019/2020 - Quarter 4 (1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020), D20/43181⇩

 

 

 

 

Progress Report

2018/2022 Delivery Program (Year 2)

2019/2020 Operational Plan Projects/Services

Quarter 4 - April 2020 to June 2020

D20/43181

 

 

1: Live - a healthy, safe, inclusive and vibrant community

1: A liveable city that is connected through open spaces

1.1: Engage with the community to ensure recreation opportunities and facilities meet changing needs
Ref	Action	Action Comment	Project/Service	Comment	Status
1.1.1	Engage with the community in the planning and development of public open space	Due to COVID19 during the reporting period engagement was undertaken via media platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom with particular focus on the opportunity for recreational and environmental attributes associated with the proposed Blackmans Swamp Storm Water Harvesting Stage 2.	Through the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee and other community workshops engage in the development of public open space	In this quarter, no Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee meetings were held due to COVID-19.	n
			Cook Park Master Plan reviewed biannually	Quotation awarded for work to commence in 2020/2021 Financial Year.	n
			Botanic Gardens Master Plan reviewed biannually	Planned for 2021.	n
1.1.2	Work and consult with existing and emerging groups to enhance and develop sporting and recreational infrastructure and activities	A number of meetings have been held with representatives through the Sport and Recreation Community Committee.	Implement Council's sports facility program (minor grants)	Funding for Council's 2019/2020 Sports Facility Partnership Program has been allocated as follows: -  Orange Mountain Bike Club - Construction of club house and storage facility at the Lake Canobolas Mountain Bike Park - $15,000 -  Bloomfield Junior Rugby League Club - Construction of covered spectator area and installation of additional seating at Brendon Sturgeon Oval - $15,000 -  Orange City Rugby Club - Upgrade to male toilets at Pride Park - $6,000 -  Orange Hockey Inc - Construction of block wall behind the goals on second turf field at the Orange Hockey Centre - $6,000 -  Orange Triathlon Club - Installation of permanent signage along the Airport Cycle Loop that can be updated when cycling events are taking place - $8,000	n

 

1.2: Maintain and renew recreational spaces and infrastructure to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle
Ref	Action	Action Comment	Project/Service	Comment	Status
1.2.1	Implement maintenance programs/activities to ensure park's infrastructure (seats, signs, fences, pathways and playgrounds) is maintained to service levels as outlined in the Public Open Space Asset Management Plan	During the reporting period fencing to restrict unauthorized and damaging vehicle access to Watt Reserve (Clifton Grove) was installed with support from the Clifton Grove community committee. Fencing has also been installed in new subdivision areas to protect ecologically significant box gum grassy woodlands and park infrastructure such as concrete footpaths from vehicle damage. The Cook park swing apparatus has been replaced with a range of user friendly and all ability swing seats, benefiting parents, cares and children of all abilities. Lake Canobolas Reserve playground was also enhanced with a new pivot birds nest type swing. Margaret Stevenson Park received a new playground with climbing pyramid.	Engage playground consultant to undertake safety audit for compliance with Australian Standards every three years	Completed prior to this period.	n
			Undertake playground inspection for each playground each month	Occurring as programmed.	n
			Re-oil the Orange Adventure Playground by June every two years	Programmed for 2021.	n
1.2.2	Implement the Open Space Strategy	The engagement of a suitably qualified consultant to develop Plans of Management for Crown Lands and Community Lands commenced with calling for quotations through Vendor Panel, the quotations have been assessed and engagement is pending the raising of a purchase order. Plans of Management are to be draft completed prior to the end of 2020 calendar year.	Finalise plans of management for community land	Request for quotations advertised, assessed and appointment due in July 2020.	n
1.2.3	Deliver shared cycleway construction program as identified in the Active Travel Plan and in accord with the adopted budget	No funding awarded to Orange City Council under the Transport for NSW, Active Transport programmes.	Comply with grant conditions and monthly reporting requirements to grant-funding bodies	No funding received	n
			Grant-funded cycleway construction program completed within allocated budget	No funding received	n

2: A healthy and active community that is supported by sport and recreational infrastructure

2.1: Identify and delivery sport and recreation facilities to service the community into the future
Ref	Action	Action Comment	Project/Service	Comment	Status
2.1.1	Implement the renewal and enhancement of recreational assets	During the reporting period work commenced on the provision of new amenities building at Sir Jack Brabham Park, new player shelter sheds have been installed to 4 soccer fields (8 shelters in total); work commenced on the Wade Park indoor cricket centre. Planning work commenced for an expansion of the ANZAC Park indoor sports facilities and outdoor netball courts and the Bloomfield Sporting Precinct.	Wade Park - undertake subsoil drainage at western quarter of field	Not budgeted.	n
			Install hard surface in machinery area of greenkeeper's compound at Sir Jack Brabham Park	Completed.	n
			Upgrade play facilities	Cook Park and Lake Canobolas Reserve completed.	n
			Install playground at Sir Jack Brabham Park	Completed.	n
			Install training lights at Rosewood Oval	Completed.	n
			Construct projects in Moulder Park master plan	Completed.	n
			Replace timber bridges in Moulder Park	Completed.	n
			Install Koori Walk at Orange Botanic Gardens	Due in Year 3 (2020/2021).	n
			Develop camping facilities at Lake Canobolas and Mt Canobolas precinct	RFQ commenced late March to select contractor to undertake Lake Canobolas Precinct Master Plan which will address camping as part of the Master Plan process.	n

 

 

 

2.2: Ensure the sporting and recreational facilities, programs and activities are accessible and affordable to support healthy lifestyle choices
Ref	Action	Action Comment	Project/Service	Comment	Status
2.2.1	Operate the Orange Aquatic Centre	Council continues to work in line with the NSW Health Guidelines and the Royal Life Saving Society to ensure satisfactory results in all audits and Council continues to maintain adequate rates in learn-to-swim classes, delivers the Aquatic Centre Capital Works Programs and ensures facilities, programs and activities are accessible and affordable.	Ensure the Orange Aquatic Centre complies with Royal Life Saving Society and NSW Health guidelines through satisfactory results in all audits	Council continues to operate in accordance with the Royal Life Saving Society and NSW Health Guidelines to ensure appropriate results in relevant audits.	n
			Maintain 90% occupancy rate for all learn-to-swim classes	Council continues to provide learn-to swim classes; however, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Orange Aquatic Centre was forced to close as part of the legislation.	n
			Deliver the Orange Aquatic Centre capital works program	This program is due in Year 3 (2020/21).	n

 

2.3: Partner with community groups and government agencies to provide recreational activities and programs that are inclusive and meet the needs of the community
Ref	Action	Action Comment	Project/Service	Comment	Status
2.3.1	Maintain and implement the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017/21	DIAP to be reported on in Annual Report.	Maintain and implement the Disability Inclusion Plan	Deliverables met.	n
2.3.2	Increase and improve public open space accessibility and facilities for a broad range of members of the community	Council continues to work with sporting groups to improve public open space and accessibility.	Sir Jack Brabham Park Sports Centre Stage 1 to begin	Stage 1 complete.	n
2.3.3	Increase use and functionality of the Orange Showground	Orange Showground is used primarily for the annual show, farmers 'markets, animal obedience training, leash-free area, annual rodeo and car boot/swap meet events.	Develop and implement a plan for the improvement and increased use of the Orange Showground	An operation plan is be developed for the use of Naylor Pavilion. This will include indoor archery. A plan for broader promotion of this facility is also being developed.  Grant application submitted for the construction of kiosk and amenities at Naylor Pavilion which would increase ability to increase usage and attract larger events to the Orange Showground.	n
			Upgrades to the toilet facilities, Dalton Pavilion and arena fencing completed at the Orange Showground	Upgrades to the toilet facilities, Dalton Pavilion completed. Grant funding received to complete Area fencing and also boundary fencing to the Showground. Application also submitted for construction of amenities and kiosk facilities at Naylor Pavilion.	n
2.3.4	Work with existing and emerging groups to enhance and develop sporting and recreational infrastructure and activities	Wade Park project progressing as per schedule of works.	Develop Cricket Centre of Excellence at Wade Park	The tender was awarded to Hines Construction. Demolition commenced in January 2020 and construction commenced.  Completion is due in October 2020.	n
2.3.5	Develop recreational facilities at the Mt Canobolas precinct	The Minister's approval has been granted for the Plan of Management. Council continues to liaise with NPWS to clarify steps required for project to progress.  Council allocated funds to commence environmental study and detailed design.	Develop the Mt Canobolas precinct for mountain-bike activities	The Plan of Management has been approved by the Minister. The Mountain Bike Trail approval pathway is being undertaken.  Council has allocated funds in the 2020/2021 budget to further progress with full environmental assessment and concept design.	n
2.3.6	Upgrade recreational and accommodation facilities at the Lake Canobolas Scout Camp	While COVID 19 has affected the accommodation bookings, it has freed the site to accelerate some demolition and construction work.	Upgrade facilities and report on progress for the Lake Canobolas Scout Camp	The project is well underway and on target to be completed by December 2021	n
2.3.7	Support and work with community organisations and agencies to develop and operate programs that have a positive impact on community health	Due to COVID-19 restrictions an event aimed at encouraging young females to participate in sport was cancelled.	Provide for three events annually	Due to COVID-19 restrictions the Sport NSW Girls Get Active Day planned for June was cancelled.	n

3: A friendly environment where people feel safe and included

3.1: Support projects and programs that address crime and safety and contribute to an increased sense of safety in our homes and in the wider community
Ref	Action	Action Comment	Project/Service	Comment	Status
3.1.1	Engage the community in addressing crime	Operation Never Again campaign was promoted over the holiday period. Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee meetings were suspended over the quarter due to COVID-19.	Participate in the Orange Liquor Accord	Reduced meetings over the year.	n
			Promote the Operation Never Again program	Promotion through local media.	n
			Participate in the relevant crime-prevention networks	All networks attended.	n
3.1.2	Evaluate the implementation of the Children (Protection and Parental Responsibility) Act 1997 using collected data and community-perception surveys	Continued delay in extension from Attorney General's Office. Approval expected by 31 July 2020.	Compile and submit six-monthly reports to the Attorney General on the implementation of the Act	No requirement until approval achieved.	n
3.1.3	Conduct the Orange and Cabonne Road Safety Program	Free Cuppa for the Driver, Be Seen Be Safe and Driver Fatigue programs in progress this quarter. Funding received for VMS for Driver Reviver.	Deliver the Road Safety Officer action plan	All programs completed.	n

 

 

 

Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance safetyCouncil works closely with stakeholders through the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee to identify and develop opportunities to improve Community safety. The members of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee are from a broad, cross-section of Government and business agencies to ensure maximum stakeholder representation is present.

3.2: Partner with key stakeholders to deliver infrastructure and activities that improve the safety and security of the community
Ref	Action	Action Comment	Project/Service	Comment	Status
3.2.1	Support the Community Safety and Community Crime Prevention Committee	Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance safety.	Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance safety	Council works closely with stakeholders through the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee to identify and develop opportunities to improve Community safety. The members of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee are from a broad, cross-section of Government and business agencies to ensure maximum stakeholder representation is present.	n