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BULLABURRA VILLAGE GREEN

NOBLE STREET, BULLABURRA

PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

MAY 2006

Table of Contents Executive Summary Section 1 Introduction 1.1 Preparation of the Plan of Management 1.2 Structure of the Plan of Management 1.3 Purpose of the Plan of Management Section 2 Description 2.1 Location 2.2 Existing Uses 2.2.1 Current Land Use 2.2.2 Land Use Context 2.2.2.1 Community Hall 2.2.2.2 Residential 2.3 Natural Environment 2.3.1 Topography 2.3.2 Geology and Soil 2.3.3 Vegetation 2.3.4 Bushfire Hazard 2.4 History Section 3 Basis of Management 3.1 Management Plan 3.2 Blue Mountains Recreation and Sport Strategy 3.3 Area 3 Recreation Needs Assessment 3.4 Asbestos Management Plan 3.5 Better Living Development Control Pan 3.6 Environmental Planning Controls 3.6.1 Local Environmental Plan 3.6.2 LEP No 4 and LEP 1991 Zoning 3.6.3 Current LEP 2005 Zoning 3.7 Requirements for Plans of Management

- Local Government Act 1993 3.7.1 Land Categorisation and Core Objectives 3.7.2 Bullaburra Village Green Land Categorisation Section 4 Issues Objectives & Policies 4.1 Community Involvement 4.2 Funding 4.3 Access 4.4 Landscape Character 4.5 Recreation Opportunities

4.6 Maintenance 4.7 Bushland Management 4.8 Fire Management 4.9 Risk Management 4.10 Car Parking 4.11 Utility Services 4.12 Licenses Section 5 Action Plan 5.1 Community Involvement 5.2 Funding 5.3 Access 5.4 Landscape Character 5.5 Recreation Opportunities 5.6 Maintenance 5.7 Bushland Management 5.8 Fire Management 5.9 Risk Management 5.10 Car Parking 5.11 Utility Services 5.12 Licenses Maps Map 1 Lands included in this Plan of Management Map 2 Vegetation study areas Map 3 Areas of weed infestation Map 4 Zoning LEP No4 & LEP 1991 compilation Map 5 Zoning LEP 2005 Map 6. Land Categorisation Map Tables Table 1. Category guidelines and objectives Appendices Appendix 1. Common Woodland/Open Forest Species Appendix 2. Land Use Matrix – DLEP 2002Appendix 3. Asbestos Management Plan Appendix 4. Inspection and Asbestos occurrence register.

Executive Summary

Bullaburra Village Green Plan of Management Bullaburra Village Green (BVG) is a parcel of land linking Noble Street and Kalinda Street in Bullaburra. The Bullaburra community has regarded the site as Bullaburra’s local park for some time and have sought to have it developed as such. Before this parcel of land could be developed it was necessary to rezone the land as ‘Community Land’ and to develop a Plan of Management (PoM) in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993. A PoM was developed and adopted by Council April 2004 and many of the actions referred to in this PoM have been completed resulting in the installation of a playground and associated infrastructure. In November 2004 following the installation of the children’s play equipment some suspect fibre cement pieces were found scattered within BVG on the ground surface. On analysis it was confirmed that three (3) forms of asbestos were present on site. To comply with Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) NSW guidelines Council employed an EPA Accredited Auditor to oversee and signoff on the remediation works. In consultation with the Auditor; Council developed the Asbestos Management Plan 2005 which gives a contingency plan should additional asbestos sheeting be found and recommendations for an ongoing monitoring system. The process of developing the initial 2004 Plan of Management identified a number of management issues, the major ones being:

• Community Involvement; • Landscape Character; • Recreation Opportunities; and • Bushland Management.

The management direction for BVG were expressed in the proposed categorisations:

• The bushland areas, comprising approximately one quarter of the BVG, is categorised as Natural Area - Bushland and will be managed to preserve and enhance their natural values.

• The remaining three quarters of the BVG are categorised as Park and will be

managed to facilitate passive or active recreational, social, educational and cultural pursuits.

The primary actions to facilitate this proposed management and address the issues were:

• The development and implementation of a Landscape Masterplan. • The formation of a Management Committee. • The inclusion of BVG into Council’s maintenance and fire management regimes. • The creation a Bushcare group.

Bullaburra Village Green Plan of Management May 2006

Section 1 Introduction This section introduces the Bullaburra Village Green Plan of Management document, its purpose, how it was prepared, and its structure. The Vision for the BVG is:

Bullaburra Village Green is to provide, in partnership with the community, a safe, attractive and appealing park that provides informal recreation opportunities for the local community, and to protect and enhance the park’s bushland for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

The procedures and actions contained in the PoM are to achieve this Vision. 1.1 Preparation of the Plan of Management This Plan of Management (PoM) has been prepared and structured in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act. Section 36 of the Act requires that: • All community land must have a plan of management; • Land must be categorised; • Plans must contain objectives for management of the land; • The plan must include performance targets; and • Plans must contain a means of achieving and assessing achievement of

objectives and performance targets Registered Landscape Architect & Heritage Consultant, David Beaver, was engaged by the Blue Mountains City Council to prepare the April 2004 adopted Plan of Management and to develop the Masterplan. Methods used by the consultant to gain information for the document included: • A review of relevant literature; • Meeting with user and stakeholder group representatives; • Utilizing specialist knowledge from within Blue Mountains City Council; • Undertaking public meetings and documenting information gathered from

them. 1.2 Structure of the Plan of Management The PoM is structured into five different Sections. These sections are: -

• Section 1 introduces the document.

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• Section 2 gives a description of the Village Green outlining the environmental and social aspects of the Reserve.

• Section 3 describes the issues and opportunities currently relating to

the Village Green

• Section 4 outlines the basis for management; giving the direction provided by Council’s strategic documents and the Local government Act and indicating the proposed categories within the park and their core objectives.

• Section 5 is the Action Plan for implementing the Plan of Management

and indicating how its performance will be measured. 1.3 Purpose of the Plan of Management The Park is classified as Community Land and is subject to specific management provisions under the Local Government Act 1993. Council is required to manage the land in accordance with a PoM. The PoM sets out the ways in which the cultural, social and environmental needs can be met through the coordinated use and management of BVG. This PoM has been prepared:

For the future management of Bullaburra Village Green;

To provide a level of certainty for the future use of the Park;

To reflect community and major stakeholders' needs and expectations;

To add to the quality of life of the Bullaburra community; and

Amended to incorporate the management actions generated by the discovery of asbestos.

Council’s objectives for this Plan are to:

Provide a framework for the effective and sustainable management of the land and future park infrastructure;

Address the management and use of the land and associated park

infrastructure, which reflects the community visions, and aspirations for the land and associated park infrastructure.

Be consistent with the 25 year vision for City;

Protect and enhance the significant cultural attributes of the land; and

Provide a strategy for any future maintenance, capital works and

appropriate infrastructure.

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Section 2 – Description This section gives a description of Bullaburra Village Green (BVG) outlining the environmental, cultural and social aspects of the Reserve. 2.1 Site Location The BVG (refer Map 1 below), also known as Noble Street Park, is a piece of community land centrally located in the mid mountains township of Bullaburra in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. It falls in that section of the Local Government Planning Area referred to as the Mid-Mountains or Area 3. (Area 3 includes the towns of Linden, Woodford, Hazelbrook, Lawson and Bullaburra).

Map 1: Lands included in this Plan of Management

The closest recreation reserves are Sir Henry Parkes Park approximately 200m to the west, Red Gum Park approximately 250m to the south and Eungella Park approximately 350m to the north-east, and Wentworth Falls Lake approximately 5km to the north-west.

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Sir Henry Parkes Park and Eungella Park do not currently provide adequate facilities to support a local park. Red Gum Park serves a different function as


a Nature Reserve supporting Nature Based Recreation through the provision of walking tracks while protecting important flora and fauna habitat and watercourses. Wentworth Falls Lake provides the closest Regional Parkland for the area, providing toilets, picnic facilities, BBQ’s, and play equipment. The lands covered by this plan of management are owned by the Blue Mountains City Council and are formally identified as: Lots 1 & 2, DP 945558 (Noble Street, Bullaburra). Lot 92, DP 945558 (Noble Street, Bullaburra). The land is approximately 7,808 square metres; being 61 meters wide and 128 metres deep. It is located just off the Highway in the southern part of Bullaburra with a main frontage to Noble Street. The park also has a minor frontage to Kalinda Road of approximately 16 metres. It provides a convenient pedestrian link between the residential areas served by Boronia Road, and those served by Genevieve Road and Noble Street, and the railway station. The BVG is bounded to the north, south and east by residential lots with established gardens. The northwest corner adjoins the Bullaburra Community Hall. The western boundary adjoins the road reserve of Noble Street 2.2 Existing Uses 2.2.1 Current Land Use BVG is currently classified as ‘Community Land’ under the Local Government Act 1993, since adoption of the April 2004 PoM the site has been developed as a local park. The provision of a bike track suitable for children, gives it an additional district importance. It is also used for informal recreation and occasional community gatherings such as “Bullaburra Day”. The land is regularly utilised by pedestrians to gain access between Noble Street and Kalinda Road. It is valued by the community for its large established trees, bushland, central location and the gentle topography, and its role as a high quality local park with a village green ambience. 2.2.2 Land Use Context 2.2.2.1 Community Hall The Bullaburra Village Hall, currently owned by the Bullaburra Progress & District Association, is located adjoining the northwest corner of the site. The Community Hall is used for fetes, markets, gem shows, election polling and is also available for private hire. The use of the hall provides a synergy with the adjacent local park. If required by future demand, the present toilet block behind the Community Hall could be upgraded and made accessible by visitors to the BVG.

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2.2.2.2 Residential The site is bounded to the north, south and east by residential lots with established gardens. Some of the adjoining houses have views into the BVG. The close proximity of residences and restricted on-street parking mean that the site may be unsuitable for most public sporting facilities such as tennis courts. Residential amenity needs to be carefully considered in any future development of the park. 2.3 Natural Environment 2.3.1 Topography The BVG slopes gently (approximately 1 in 20 grade) from its highest point in the north-west to a low point near the south-east corner, with a south-easterly aspect. There are no major topographic features associated with this park. This shape gives it particular value as open space as it provides relatively flat ground. The park is located at the head of a minor tributary, named Minnatonka Creek, which joins the Bedford Creek System. This creek system run through Red Gum Park and into the National Park. A grassed stormwater channel has been cut through the eastern section of the park and joins a larger stormwater drain that runs along the parks eastern boundary.

2.3.2 Geology and Soil The natural soils on the site comprise sandstone derived sandy loams with a very low fertility; bedrock is within 1 metre of the surface in the higher sections of the site. The soil depth is greater in the south-eastern section of the park, in the vicinity of the drainage line. This area becomes very boggy following wet periods. 2.3.3 Vegetation The BVG still retains some remnants of quality vegetation representative of the woodland community that covered this area of Lawson prior to extensive clearing for development. Such remnants play an important role in supporting native biodiversity, both flora and fauna. The remnants are valued by the community for their contribution to the landscape character of the BVG and for their role as habitat. The remainder of the site comprises mown grass areas with numerous native trees as well as several mature radiata pines. The native vegetation on BVG comprises remnant Corymbia gummifera - Eucalyptus sieberi woodland/open forest (refer Appendix 1. Table 2. Common Woodland/Open Forest Species). This is the most common forest/woodland community in Planning Area 3, and typifies that vegetation found on ridges and exposed slopes on Hawkesbury and Narrabeen Sandstones.

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For the purpose of a more detailed vegetation study the area has been divided into three areas as shown below on Map 2.

Map 2. Vegetation Study Areas

Area 1- West end Remnant Corymbia gummifera - Eucalyptus sieberi woodland/open forest with patches of intact native understorey including Banksia serrata, B. spinulosa, Persoonia, Hakea dactyloides, Lambertia formosa, Leptospermum trinervum, Pittosporum, various Fabaceae, and a ground cover of sedges and Lomandra. There is an access track leading to the centre of Noble Park, exiting on the eastern side into Kalinda Road. Although disturbed the woodland contains a number of large Corymbia, Eucalyptus, and Angophora. Area 2- Central park complex This area has been mostly cleared and planted with introduced grass or is currently mulched. Scattered populations of Eucalyptus and Corymbia, remain. Large and medium Pinus are common in this area and are contributing to a decline in the health of the trees. Area 3 - East end This area contains large specimens of Angophora costata and E. piperita, with shrub understorey to 2m that includes Leptospermum, Banksia, Persoonia, Hakea, various Fabaceae, and Pittsosporum. Small and medium hollows in the larger trees provide refuge/roosts for arboreal mammals, birds & bats. The high weed component in this area (honeysuckle, privet, blackberry, cotoneaster, & others) is of concern, and raises issues of safety in regard to habitat for snakes. This is particularly noticeable at the locations shown on Map 3 below.

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Map 3. Areas of Weed Infestation

2.3.4 Bushfire Hazard The bushfire prone vegetation in this park is disturbed and fragmented. A bushfire hazard assessment indicated that there is little risk associated with the vegetation in the park, and that this area would be of a low priority if it were to be included on Council’s fire mitigation program. The reserve is not contiguous with any other areas of natural bushland. The closest areas of bushland are approximately 200 metres to the south, and 300 metres to the northwest. In an extreme fire event, it could be reasonably expected that firebrands blowing in from the northwest could ignite spot fires within the park. Areas of concern are dwellings on adjacent properties which fall within the minimum distances specified in the Bush Fire Environmental Assessment Code 2003. Some mechanical fuel reduction work may be required to offer the most basic asset protection zone for these buildings and to meeting Council’s statutory obligations. This issue is considered further in the Fire Management strategy Section 4 of this document.

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2.4 History The blocks that now comprise BVG were acquired with the intention of developing a link road and selling a portion to fund the development of facilities within the park. However, due to community desires, the plans for the link road and the sale were cancelled and the whole area has become community land. There are no known heritage values associated with BVG, neither Aboriginal nor non-Aboriginal. The block was previously two residential blocks. Council has no record of the house that was previously on the site. The name Bullaburra Village Green arose from Bullaburra Township Committee.

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Section 3 - Basis of Management This section outlines the basis for management; giving the direction provided by Council’s strategic documents and the Local Government Act 1993 and indicating the proposed categories within the park and their core objectives. 3.1 Management Plan In setting out the framework for the use and management of Bullaburra Village Green, it is vital that the Plan of Management fulfils Council’s vision and key directions. The City Vision • In 2025 we live in vibrant, healthy communities. Our towns and villages are

distinctive and contained. • We have maintained the bush between our settlements and protected the

World Heritage environment that surrounds us. • Our local economy is strong and diversified, providing employment and

educational opportunities appropriate to our location in a World Heritage area.

• We promote safe accessible and environmentally responsible ways for people to get where they need to go.

• Caring for each other, we sustain our communities. We recognise all Blue Mountains people especially our children and young people in whom we inspire the values that will create a more sustainable future.

• We use our available resources wisely, ensuring their fair distribution. • We celebrate the rich creativity, culture and heritage of the Blue

Mountains. • People of all cultures and backgrounds are respected and enjoy equal

rights. We acknowledge the Aboriginal presence in the Blue Mountains. • We have enhanced our Blue Mountains identity while forging strong

regional partnerships. Our civic and community leadership and governance are inspirational – at one with community.

• The Blue Mountains is recognised nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for learning about sustainable living and sustainable communities.

Key Directions for the Blue Mountains LOOKING AFTER ENVIRONMENT We value our surrounding bushland and the World Heritage National Park. Recognising that the Blue Mountains natural environment is dynamic and changing, we look after and enjoy the healthy creeks and waterways, diverse flora and fauna and clean air. Living in harmony with the environment, we care for the ecosystems and habitats that support life in the bush and in our backyards. We conserve energy and the natural resources we use and reduce environmental impacts by living sustainably. LOOKING AFTER PEOPLE We value our strong connected communities that support people throughout their lives from childhood to old age. We have safe, healthy environments in which people can live, work and play. Blue Mountains people have access to

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an appropriate range of services and facilities. Housing that is relevant to our population is available. Young people in the Blue Mountains have hope for the future. We nurture our sense of community through interacting and helping each other. USING LAND FOR LIVING We use our land to live in harmony with the environment. We have created vibrant liveable places and spaces for people of all ages and abilities to meet and play. We value the distinct identities of our villages and towns and the bushland between them. Our cultural and built heritage is important. Within the capacity of our natural and built environments, we have encouraged development in larger town centres where there is access to public transport. Through innovative urban design and planning, the Blue Mountains has become a place renowned for its liveable and beautiful spaces. MOVING AROUND We value safe and accessible pathways of travel that improve our connections with our destinations and each other. We have choices for safe and environmentally friendly transport, including networks of walkways and cycleways integrated with reliable and accessible public transport. Through better management and creative urban design, the Great Western Highway is a safe and beautiful space that adds to our amenity and World Heritage identity. WORKING AND LEARNING We value business and industries that are in harmony with our World Heritage environment. We are recognised as a centre of excellence for sustainability that creates significant employment and educational opportunities. Through responsible economic development we have strengthened our local economy. We are a leader in sustainable tourism practices. Young people are attracted to work, live and study in the Blue Mountains. Building on our rich cultural landscape and inspirational natural environment, we are an exciting centre of culture and creativity. 3.2 Blue Mountains Recreation and Sport Strategy 2002 The Blue Mountains Recreation and Sport Strategy 2002 is a citywide report, which aims to provide Council with clear objectives, principles and rationale to base the provision of sport and recreation services and facilities across the entire Local Government Area. Vision “Our Vision is that residents of the Blue Mountains will have access to a diverse range of quality sport and recreation facilities, which are safe, sustainable, attuned to community needs, have minimal impact to the natural environment, which are provided equitably and efficiently adding significantly to the quality of life of residents.” The Blue Mountains Recreation and Sport Strategy 2002 states that Area 3 (which includes Bullaburra) is considerably under supplied with accessible open space.

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The report recommended that a park hierarchy be developed that could be applied strategically across the mountains to provide an equitable range of parkland settings. This hierarchy was broken up as Regional/Township Park, Local Park with Play Equipment, and Local Park without Play Equipment. The Bullaburra Village Green falls into the Local Park with Play Equipment category, which is defined as follows: “A smaller park that contains small basic play equipment and acts as support infrastructure to a township park.” Under this definition, unless Bullaburra Village Green were to develop some formal recreation facilities, the provision of toilets, formal off-street parking or major play equipment is not considered appropriate. 3.3 Area 3 Recreation Needs Assessment The Area 3 Recreation Needs Assessment report focus on the sport and recreation needs of the townships located specifically in Area 3. The Area 3 Recreation Needs Assessment identified Noble Street as an opportunity for locating a local park with play equipment. The report recommended that the land be suitably re-zoned and a Plan of Management be developed. 3.4 Asbestos Management Plan The Asbestos Management Plan developed in April 2005 relates specifically to the Village Green Park, Bullaburra site. The plan was requested to be developed by Council’s Environmental Health Officer, to ensure the protection, not only of the community but also for the protection of anyone undertaking work on the site after the completion of the remediation. The Plan identifies remediation works undertaken, conditional work procedures, a contingency plan for removal of exposed asbestos cement pieces and provides recommendations for regular inspections of the site and the need for an ‘Inspection and Asbestos Occurrence Register’. (Refer Appendix 3 – Asbestos Management Plan 2005 & Appendix 4 – Inspection and Asbestos occurrence register). 3.5 Better Living Development Control Plan The Better Living Development Control Plan (DCP) developed in 2003 works towards a more sustainable future for the Blue Mountains. This DCP incorporates general principals for the management of contaminated and potentially contaminated lands within the Blue Mountains City Council area. The performance criteria of this principal are: • All contaminated or potentially contaminated sites must be investigated

and remediated to ensure no adverse impact on the public health or the environment;

• Ensure that changes to land use will not increase the risk to public health or the biophysical environment; and

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• Ensure that there is not risk to public health or the environment from any activities carried out on a site.

3.6 Environmental Planning Controls 3.6.1 Local Environmental Plan A Local Environment Plan is a planning tool that sets legal controls over development in the area to which it applies. It contains zoning controls as well as controls for precincts, heritage conservation areas and protected areas. These controls are applied to land within the recently gazetted LEP 2005 area, depending on the characteristics of that land. Together these controls will determine where and to what extent development may occur. 3.6.2 LEP No. 4 & LEP 1991 Zoning The lots that make up Bullaburra Village Green were zoned Recreation Existing 6(a) under Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan No. 148 (amendment to LEP No.4) (refer Map 2). The Recreation Existing 6(a) zone permits a range of sporting activities, including sportsground and parks, with the consent of Council. There are no objectives for this zone. Map 4: Zoning LEP No.4 & LEP 1991 Compilation

3.6.3 Current LEP 2005 Zoning The zoning of the property under the recently gazetted LEP 2005 recognises the existing zoning applied under LEP No. 4, and applies an equivalent zone. The area zoned Recreation Existing 6(A) under LEP No. 4 has been zoned Recreation – Open Space under LEP 2005 (refer Map 3). This is compatible with the proposed use of Bullaburra Village Green.

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Map 5: Zoning LEP 2005

The zoning permits a range of recreational settings and activities, including parks and associated park infrastructure, with the consent of Council. Full lists of developments permissible within this zone are listed in Appendix 2. (Table 3. Land Use Matrix – LEP 2005). The objectives for this zone are:

(a) To enhance the quality of life of residents and visitors and improve the amenity of the villages in the Blue Mountains through the provision and management of open space.

(b) To identify and provide public land to be used for open space and public recreational purposes.

(c) To provide for a range of recreational settings to cater for the needs of local residents and visitors.

(d) To promote improved recreational facilities on publicly owned land. (e) To improve the environmental quality of the area and ensure that

recreational development is environmentally sensitive and site responsive.

(f) To identify land that is privately owned that should be acquired for recreational purposes.

(g) To ensure that the development of land is consistent with any plan of management applying to the land.

A management framework and objectives for this land are established under Section 36 of Local Government Act 1993, which includes the Land Categorisation process later in this document.

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3.7 Requirements for Plans of Management – Local Government Act 1993 All public land vested in a Council (except for a road or land to which the Crown Lands Act 1989 applies) must be classified as either “community” or “operational land”. The purpose of classification is to identify clearly that land which should be kept for use by the general public (community) and that land which need not (operational). For example community land would general comprise land such as a public park, while operational land may include land held as a temporary asset or investment, or land that facilitates council in carrying out its functions, such as a depot. Classification as community land reflects the importance of the land to the community because of its use or special features. Generally it is land intended for public access and use. The Local Government Act 1993 imposes restrictions on land classified as community land. These restrictions are intended to preserve the qualities and values of the land. Community land:

• cannot be sold; • cannot be leased, licensed or any other estate granted over the land for

more than 21 years; and • must have a plan of management prepared for it.

Section 36 of the Act requires that:

• All community land must have a plan of management; • The land must be categorised; • The plan must contain objectives for management of the land; • The plan must include performance targets; • The plan must contain a means of achieving objectives and

performance targets; and • The plan must contain a means for assessing achievement of

objectives and performance targets. 3.7.1 Land Categorisation and Core Objectives A central requirement of the Local Government Act 1993 requires that all community land must be assigned to one or more land categorisations. A land categorisation broadly defines the management and permissible uses of that land. Land is to be categorised as one or more of the following:

• A natural area; • A sportsground; • A park; • An area of cultural significance; • General community use.

Land that is categorised, as a natural area, is to be further categorised as one or more of the following:

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• Bushland; • Wetland; • Escarpment; • Watercourse; • Foreshore.

3.7.2 Bullaburra Village Green Land Categorisation This Plan of Management applies two (2) land categories for Bullaburra Village Green, which are to be the basis of management. The categories are:

• Park • Natural Area - Bushland

The guidelines and core objectives for these categories are listed in the Local Government Act 1993 (refer Table 1. Category Guidelines and Objectives).

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Table 1. Category Guidelines and Objectives

Category Guidelines for Categorisation Core Objective Natural Area (Bushland)

The land contains native vegetation which is: a) The natural vegetation (or remainder of it) of the land; or

b) Although not the natural vegetation of the land, is still representative structure of floristics of the natural vegetation in the locality

Such land includes: a) Bushland that is mostly undisturbed with a good mix of tree ages, and natural regeneration, where the understorey is comprised of native grasses and herbs or native shrubs, and which contains a range of native habitats for native fauna (such as logs, shrubs, tree hollows and leaf litter); or

b) Moderately disturbed bushland with some regeneration of trees and shrubs, where there may be a regrowth area with trees of even ages, where native shrubs and grasses are present, in the understorey even though there may be some weed invasion; or

c) Highly disturbed bushland where the native understorey has been removed, where there may be some weed invasion and where dead and dying trees are present, where there is no natural regeneration of trees and shrubs but where the land is still capable of being rehabilitated.

• To ensure the ongoing ecological viability of the land by protecting the ecological biodiversity & habitat values of the land, the flora & fauna of the land & other ecological values;

• To protect the aesthetic, heritage, recreational, educational & scientific values of the land;

• To promote the management of the land in a manner that protects & enhances the values & quality of the land & facilitates public enjoyment of the land, & to implement measures directed at minimising any disturbance caused by human intrusion.

Park The land is used or proposed to be, improved by landscaping, gardens or the provision of non-sporting equipment and facilities, for use mainly for passive or active recreational, social, educational and cultural pursuits that do not unduly intrude on the peaceful enjoyment on the land by others.

• to encourage, promote & facilitate recreational, cultural, social & educational pastimes & activities;

• to provide for passive recreational activities/ pastimes & for the casual playing of games; and

• to improve the land in such a way as to promote & facilitate its use to achieve the other core objectives for its management.

The application of these categories is shown in Map 6 – Land Categorisation Map below.

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SECTION 4 – ISSUES OBJECTIVES & POLICIES

This section examines the range of issues affecting the use and management of Bullaburra Village Green and how this PoM seeks to address them. This section is structured as follows:

• Objectives: What do we wish to achieve; • Issue: What are the issues that need to be considered; • Opportunities: What potential opportunities exist that need to be

considered; • Policies: The management strategies that address the issues and

opportunities and that provide guidelines to achieve the Plans vision and objectives.

The following issues are relevant to the management of Bullaburra Village Green:

• Community Involvement; • Funding; • Access; • Landscape Character; • Recreation Opportunities; • Bushland Management; • Fire Management; • Maintenance; • Parking; • Risk Management; • Utility Services; and • Leases and Licences.

These are discussed in more detail below and the related actions appear in the Action Table in Section 5.

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4.1 Community Involvement Objective:

• To provide opportunity for community input into the management and future use of Bullaburra Village Green and to monitor implementation of the Plan of Management.

• Issue: The Bullaburra community feels a strong sense of ownership of

the BVG and wishes to have a formal avenue for input into its management. Roles they would seek to play include; but are not limited to:

• Implement parts of the Plan of Management. • Monitor the use of the Village Green and report to Council on

any concerns arising between user groups or with local residents.

• Consult directly with the community and user groups and advise Council on priorities for use.

• Advise Council on expenditure and income associated with the maintenance and use of the park..

• Investigate and apply for external funding. • Organise voluntary activities in accordance with the Plan of

management.

Opportunity: An adopted Plan of Management in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 provides the most effective and transparent means for Council to ensure the protection and appropriate development and use of the BVG. To ensure ongoing public input into the development of the BVG there needs to be investigation into the best method of communication between Council and the Community. The Bullaburra Township Committee has, for some years now, acted as an effective vehicle for communication. This could continue in its present role. One option to consider is to establish a Delegated Committee, under Section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993. The membership, constitution and scope of a 377 Committee would need to be approved by Council after a public notice calling for members. This system imposes restraints and obligations on both the Council and the Community. Policies:

• Ensue that a clear line of communication is available and kept open between Council and the Bullaburra Community.

• Ensure that appropriate mechanisms are in place to allow the

community to continue to have input into major decisions for BVG; all proposals for major developments will be advertised in the local newspaper and adjoining owners notified.

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4.2 Access Objective:

• To ensure that access to the Bullaburra Village Green is provided safely and equitably while maintaining and enhancing the intrinsic character of the area.

Issue: The community wish to ensure that BVG is as accessible as possible to persons from all age groups and abilities. Vehicular access to and through the BVG by authorized authorities such as, Council (maintenance vehicles), Rural Fire Services, Ambulance and Police is required. Opportunities: As there is no link road other than the highway it is desirable that emergency vehicles can use the park to travel between the disjunct portions of Bullaburra in the rare event of an emergency when the Highway is closed. Policies:

• Ensure that all works at BVG are as accessible as possible to persons from all age groups and disabilities are consistent with Councils Access and Equity Policy. All access points and pathways to comply with current standards for disabled access, and be maintained.

• Develop park entries that articulate the park’s identity and ensure good

visibility into the park.

• Allow for vehicular access by authorized authorities such as: Council (maintenance vehicles), Rural Fire Services, Ambulance and Police. Vehicular access will be enabled by the use of locked/removable bollards, or similar device, that has a low visual impact and, does not detract from the aesthetic qualities of the landscaped entry points.

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4.4 Landscape Character Objective: • To develop and maintain an aesthetically pleasing, yet

functional landscape character for the Village Green, that is consistent with the intrinsic character of the area, that takes into consideration the community’s design ideas and the various constraints and opportunities offered by the site.

Issue: Bullaburra Township and the BVG have a special landscape character. The community would like to see the BVG play an ongoing role in maintaining that character. Opportunities: There are several aspects of the BVG which impact the landscape character including:

• the drainage channel; • mature trees both native and non-native; • an area of boggy ground; • an open grassy area; and • thick vegetation at the street frontages.

Policies:

• Conserve and enhance the established character of native bushland and open lawn areas.

• Retain and regenerate existing pockets of native bushland (refer

Section 2.3.4 Map 2 Vegetation Study Areas) to conserve the bushland character of the area.

• Retain all native trees, which are in good condition, to provide shade

and conserve the bushland character.

• Maintain mown lawn areas suitable for informal recreational activities such as family ball games, picnicking etc.

• Encourage the inclusion of public art in the design of the BVG (eg.

sculpture, mosaics, murals etc).

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4.4 Recreation Opportunities Objectives:

• To encourage, promote and facilitate recreational, cultural, social and educational pastimes and activities.

• To provide facilities that are safe, equitable, and

environmentally and economically sustainable and meet the current and future needs of the community.

Issue: The local community wish to have play equipment of interest to, and appropriate to, the whole spectrum of children’s needs. BBQ Facilities issues: The issue of providing fixed BBQ facilities at BVG was raised at the public hearing for the PoM adopted in April 2004 and was debated. Most agreed that BVG was not an appropriate place for a fixed BBQ for a number of reasons. Firstly it would increase maintenance costs and may require the provision of toilet facilities. Secondly it may not be adequately used because it would be in a residential area with no major attractions. Thirdly it could contribute to litter problems. The point was made that BBQ facilities are desirable for special events such as Bullaburra Day, however portable BBQs could be used for this purpose. Portable gas BBQs could be stored in the Village Hall and could be wheeled out into the BVG when required, thus avoiding the need for permanent BBQ structure. Policies:

• Provide play equipment and other facilities, which comply with current Australian Standards and are suitable for recreational use by children at various stages of development as well as facilities for teenagers.

• Maintain multi use pathways with a suitable surface to facilitate use by pedestrians, cyclists and skaters.

• Develop and maintain grassed areas to a suitable level to facilitate the playing of informal sports and games, picnics, etc.

• Provide designated areas in the Village Green for the use of Portable BBQs to cater for special events etc. and to monitor the demand for fixed BBQ facilities and supply if future demand requires.

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4.5 Maintenance Objectives:

• To develop the Bullaburra Village Green to facilitate efficient and cost effective maintenance that meets the expectations of the community and that is within the realistic budgetary constraints of Council.

• To encourage local community participation in the monitoring

and maintenance of Bullaburra Village Green. • To ensure the health and safety of both the community and

maintenance staff on site.

• To ensure effective safeguards to anyone undertaking work on the site against the risk of exposure to asbestos.

Issues: • The required maintenance tasks for BVG will be in line with other local

parks, maintained by Council. Specific maintenance issues for BVG relating to the monitoring of asbestos cement sheeting will involve knowing the following:

• If any pieces of asbestos cement sheeting remain on site, it is likely to be under the soft fall surface under the playground, under the paths or in undiscovered sub surface areas, these areas are now encapsulated; and

• Any future works on site, or general deterioration of the surface by the elements may trigger sub surface asbestos pieces to become exposed.

Opportunities: To help alleviate any budgetary strain any future development needs to be developed to minimise maintenance requirements. For example:

• Use durable materials requiring little or no maintenance wherever possible;

• Use low maintenance plantings; and • Rationalise the area to be regularly mowed and use paths to delineate

the edge of lawn area to reduce the need for edge treatments. The local community can play a role in the monitoring and maintenance of the BVG. Tasks that the local community could assist with include: prompt reporting of damage, removal of rubbish, weeding and bush regeneration. There is also an opportunity to regularly monitor BVG for the possibility of asbestos pieces appearing on the surface (either from heavy rain or other unforseen circumstances).

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Policies: • Encourage the involvement of the local community in the monitoring

and maintenance of the BVG and involvement in volunteer projects such as Bushcare.

• Include the ‘Inspection and Asbestos Occurrence Register’ into Council’s maintenance staff monthly routine (Refer Appendix 4 – Inspection and Asbestos occurrence register).

• Remove exposed asbestos pieces and asbestos contaminated soils in accordance with the Asbestos Management Plan and update any

works on the property database used by Council.

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4.6 Bushland Objective:

• To protect and enhance the natural bushland character of the Bullaburra Village Green.

Issues: In order to protect the natural environmental assets of the BVG it is essential that existing areas of healthy bushland are maintained, and degraded areas are regenerated. The protection and restoration of bushland involves addressing past and current land use practices that have degraded bushland and adjoining watercourses as well as planning for future land use to minimise impacts wherever possible. The subject land contains both bushland in good condition, as well as disturbed lands where there are numerous common weeds present (refer Section 2.3.4 Map 2 Vegetation Study Areas & Map 3 Areas of Weed Infestation). Opportunities: There exists the opportunity for the community to get involved in bush regeneration work at the BVG through Council’s Bushcare program. Work required to protect and restore current values of bushland and watercourse at BVG include: stormwater management measures, bush regeneration works in weed infested bushland, and weed control, as well as in private land adjacent to bushland. The prevention of weeds invading the remaining natural areas on the site is a high priority for management. The major weeds found at the site include:

• Blackberry • Small-leaved Privet; • Cotoneaster; • Honeysuckle; • Montbretia; • Coreopsis; and • Shivery grass. • Common Ivy; • Rose – Dorothea Perkins; and • Holly.

Policies:

• Conserve the existing native plant communities within the BVG.

• Reduce the impact of untreated stormwater on bushland and control down stream impacts.

• Reduce weeds entering BVG from neighbouring properties.

• Raise awareness of factors degrading bushland among park users and

neighbours.

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4.7 Fire Management Objective:

• To ensure adequate protection to properties and life consistent with Council’s broader policies while taking into account the need to conserve the bushland habitat and landscape qualities of the park.

Issues: The BVG is comprised of approximately one-third bushland, mainly concentrated in the north-eastern and south-eastern sections. The other two-thirds has been cleared. The remaining bushland is considered to pose a minor bushfire hazard. The community hall in the north-east and existing houses and gardens in the south-east bound these pockets of bushland. The BVG is not connected to any large area of bushland. It is however, reasonable to expect that firebrands blowing in from the northwest could ignite spot fires within the park. The risk of fire spreading from this area into adjacent residential areas is considered minimal, due to its small area and limited amount of fine fuel. There is a risk of people lighting unauthorized fires within the park. In some situations these fires may require an emergency response by the Rural Fire Service. Accordingly, it is necessary to ensure that the Rural Fire Service can gain easy access into the BVG. Opportunities: Council has a fire mitigation strategy. Fire mitigation activities should be undertaken regularly in accordance with the strategy. e.g. Mechanical fuel reduction work may be required to offer the most basic asset protection zone for these buildings and to meet Council’s statutory obligations. Policies:

• Maintain fuel loadings in the Bullaburra Village Green to the required standard and in accordance with Councils “Blue Mountains Bushfire Risk Management Plan”.

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4.8 Risk Management Objective:

• To ensure that the Bullaburra Village Green is designed and maintained at an appropriate level to provide a safe environment for all park users and minimize Council’s exposure to public risk.

Issues: Council has a duty of care to provide parks that are safe for users. Opportunities: The NSW Police “Safer by Design” principles will be considered in any future development. e.g. Ensure that the park is open to casual surveillance. The playground equipment and other park infrastructure will meet current Australian Standards and be regularly inspected and included in the annual inspection program. The BVG will be included on the regular maintenance program, which includes visual inspections of facilities and reporting of maintenance requirements and the clearing of rubbish. The BVG will have a regular visual inspection by Council’s maintenance staff that will complete the ‘Inspection and Asbestos Occurrence Register’ to ensure any further asbestos cement pieces, which become exposed, are dealt with immediately and in accordance with the Asbestos Management Plan (Refer Appendix 3 – Asbestos Management Plan). Policies:

• All masterplan designing, facility provision and maintenance to adhere to Council’s Risk Management Policy;

• Any future works carried out on site, or general deterioration of the surface may trigger sub surface asbestos pieces to become exposed. This should be dealt with in accordance with recommendations in the Asbestos Management Plan 2005; and

• Any works carried out in relation to asbestos found at the BVG site, should be noted on the Contaminated Lands Register.

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4.9 Utility Services Objectives:

• To provide power and water supply to service the Village Green.

• To provide an attractive and efficient lighting system for the

park, which suits the requirements of park users and takes into consideration residential amenity.

Power issues: The BVG will need to be provided with power. Power supply will be required for park lighting and for use at special events etc. Power opportunities: Power may be connected to the park from Noble Street and Kalinda Road. The provision and location should be identified in the Masterplan. Lighting issue: Lighting is desirable in the BVG as the land is currently used as a pedestrian short-cut to the railway and service stations by residents of south-west Bullaburra. It is anticipated that this use will increase with the proposed construction of new pathways. Lighting opportunities: The need for lighting in the BVG was discussed at the public hearing of 9 December 2001 prior to the development of the PoM adopted April 2004, with the standard style lighting on poles and bollard lights the main options to be offered. Some people felt that bollard lights would be more prone to vandalism and should be avoided. The use of sensor lights in the park was also discussed to minimise the need for permanent night time lighting and to discourage vandalism. The use of sensor lights would be appropriate along the main pathways where after dark use by pedestrians is anticipated. The main areas where lighting would be required are at the park entries, along the main pathways and any future buildings. The use of attractively designed pole style lighting at key locations is a preferred option.

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4.10 Licences Objective:

• To allow for the granting of licences and other estates that reflect the communities aspirations for the Bullaburra Village Green, that are consistent with the core objectives for the category of the land and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993.

Issue: The community does not wish to reduce potential opportunities for the park by not allowing any licences, nor does it wish to have licences put in place without a chance to assess their suitability for Bullaburra and the BVG. Opportunities: Licences formalise the use of community land for groups such as sporting clubs and schools, or by commercial organisations and individuals providing facilities and services for public use. Licences for parcels of community land, i.e. Bullaburra Village Green, must be granted in accordance with Section 46 & Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993. The Act allows a Plan of Management to set provisions for the granting of licences. Policies:

• This plan of management does not allow for granting of leases. • This plan of management does allow for granting of one-off licences,

which are consistent with the Plan of Management’s vision and core objectives.

• All events are subject to Council’s standard events booking process.

• Any licence for more frequent use than once a month, which are

consistent with the Plan of Management’s vision and core objectives, may be granted under this Plan of Management subject to general agreement, and any conditions that arise, from the public consultation process.

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Section 5 Action Plan Section 5 outlines the means by which the Council proposes to achieve the Plan’s objectives and policies. It tables a variety of actions that arise from the issues and opportunities in section 3 and the objectives and policies in Section 4. For each proposed action it indicates a cost and priority and outlines the manner in which the Council proposes to assess its performance. A status column has also been added to review the status of the action since the previously adopted PoM in April 2004. Priorities Priorities are indicated in the Action Plan as follows; High = 1-2 years, Med = 3-4 years and Low = 5 years plus. These are the ideal time frames and are subject to the availability of resources. Parts of the Action Plan require further study or design processes before they can be implemented. Summary In summary, the Action Plan now contains: • 47 actions to be included in existing staff resources. Since the PoM adoption in April 2004, 17 actions have been completed whilst 28 actions are either ‘yet to be completed’, ‘ongoing’ or ‘pending’. Three (3) new action has been included to reflect the requirements of the Asbestos Management Plan 2005 referred to in Sections 3 and 4 of this plan.

Bullaburra Village Green Plan of ManagementDraft May 2006

5.1 Community Involvement

Action No. Actions Priority Indicative

Cost Monitoring Technique Evaluation Status

1.

Ensure that appropriate mechanisms are in place to allow the community to continue to have input into major decisions for BVG.

High Staff time Committee reporting to Council.

A delegated Committee of community representatives established for Bullaburra Village Green. Council staff assigned responsibility of overseeing and implementing decisions of Committee

Informal structure current

2.

All proposals for major developments to be advertised in the local newspaper and adjoining owners notified. (As per Council’s statutory obligations under Local Government Act 1993 and as specified in Councils Community Consultation Policy)

As Required Staff time

Appropriate consultation has occurred prior to any major development

Community well informed of development proposals and decisions. Feedback received from wider community on development proposals.

Current

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5.2. Funding Action

No. Actions Priority Indicative Cost

Monitoring Technique Evaluation Status

3. Submit funding applications to implement the Masterplan.

On-going

Costs determined by Masterplan

A staged plan with preliminary costing available

Funding for the maintenance and development of the Bullaburra Village Green allocated in accordance with Council’s annual budget processes. e.g. Capital Works Program.

Complete

4.

Council and local community to apply for any external grant funding that could be used for the maintenance and improvement of Bullaburra Village Green

On-going Staff timeAnnual revision of available grants

External resources such as grant funding have been investigated and applications made.

Ongoing

5.

Encourage the donation of funds, volunteer labour or facilities by local individuals or organisations, in accordance with the Plan of Management

On-going N/aDonations sought for major developments

Procedure established for the donation of funds. Implementation of donated funds in accordance with PoM. Volunteer days supported and supervised by relevant Council staff. e.g. Bushcare

Ongoing

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5.3 Access



6. Provide additional pathways to increase recreation opportunities

Medium

Cost determined by Masterplan

Visual inspection by parks staff during maintenance. Annual inspection?

Completed

7. Ensure emergency vehicle access through park.

High


Use by maintenance vehicle

Staged implementation of pathway network established in Masterplan. Capital Works Bid submitted for pathway development. Maintenance costs built into Council’s parks maintenance budget.

Complete

8. Provide entrance signs High $4000 Signage installed

Name of park easily seen from road

Completion due 2006/07

9.

Design and management of park is in accordance with Council’s access and equity policy

Ongoing Staff time Feed back from community.

Park is accessible and attractive to a broad spectrum of the community

Ongoing

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5.4 Landscape Character



10.

Develop a Masterplan in conjunction with the community which:

• conserves and enhances the established character of the area;

• is attractive, functional and generates minimal maintenance;

• has stages for implementation with indicative costing;

• ensures that access to the BVG is provided safely and equitably; and

• is compatible with “Safer by Design” principles.

High $15 000

Liaise between Council staff and contractor. Reports to Council from Committee.

Staged masterplan available. Complete

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11. Implement masterplan as funds become available

On-going


Work on park is progressing

Landscape character is being enhanced. 75% complete

12.

Removal of the existing self-sown radiata pines and other trees in poor condition Staged removal of trees developed based on risk assessment, character analysis and the need for weed control

High & On-going


Reduction in number of pine or unhealthy trees

Native vegetation character is enhanced. Trees and plantings in heavy traffic areas are healthy.

Yet to be completed

13.

Inclusion of public art such as sculpture, mosaic woodcarving, stone carving or other suitable forms for public spaces.

Investigate Project Specific

Public art is in park

Art is enhancing landscape character of park. Pending

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5.5. Recreation Opportunities Action



14.

In developing the Masterplan, provide opportunity for local children to input into the design of recreation facilities

High Consultancy Fees

User survey to monitor level of satisfaction.

Consultation with youth by consultant and feedback incorporated into Masterplan.

Complete

15.

Provide play equipment appropriate to a local park, and other facilities, which comply with current Australian Standards and which provide a diverse recreational experience for a range of age groups.

High & On-going


Visual inspection by parks staff during maintenance. Annual Safety Audit.

All facilities provided in Masterplan meet minimum Australian Standards.

Complete

16.

Provide multi use pathways with a suitable surface to facilitate use bypedestrians, cyclists and skaters.

Medium


Review Masterplan options.

Pathways and suitable construction materials and details included in Masterplan

Complete

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17.

Develop and maintain grassed areas to a suitable level tofacilitate the playing of informal sports and games, picnics, etc.

High & On-going


Visual inspection by parks staff during maint. Reports to Council from Committee

Existing grass areas maintained in Masterplan. Grass areas maintenance built into SLA

Done & ongoing

18.

Provide designated areas in the Village Green for the use of Portable BBQs to cater for special events etc.

Medium


Visual inspection by parks staff during maint. Reports to Council from Committee.

Appropriate area identified in with community and included in Masterplan.

Yet to be completed

5.6 Maintenance Action



19. Amend the Parks Maintenance Budget to include Bullaburra Village Green

High Staff time Annual Budget review

Village Green included in SLA Appropriate resources allocated to maintain park.

Complete

20.

Liaise with Council staff in the development of the masterplan with regards to reducing maintenance

High & On-going

Consultancy fees & Staff time

Maintenance staff consulted

Use of durable materials requiring little or no maintenance wherever possible. Minimised Maintenance costs

Complete

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requirements

21.

Reference Committee to co-ordinate community participation in monitoring and maintenance of Bullaburra Village Green;

On-going N/aCommittee reports to Council

Community voluntary program in place. Yet to be completed

22. Council to provide bins and a garbage disposal service for the park

High


Bins in park Regular disposal service

No litter problem present in the Village Green. Complete

23.

Introduce monthly visual inspections of BVG surface and completion of the ‘Inspection and Asbestos Occurrence Register’ by Council’s maintenance staff.

High / Ongoing Staff time

‘Inspection and Asbestos Occurrence Register’ completed on a monthly basis.

Asbestos and asbestos contaminated soils when found on site are removed in accordance with the Asbestos Management Plan.

Ongoing

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Repair to play equipment, excavation works on the site repair to sealed surfaces.

High / Ongoing Staff time

Parks supervisor to ensure all works comply with Asbestos Management Plan

All repair and maintenance to comply with procedures in the Asbestos Management Plan.

Ongoing

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Identification of fibro fragments as a result of repair and maintenance work.

High / Ongoing

Asbestos and asbestos contaminated soils when found on site are removed in accordance with the Asbestos Management Plan.

Ongoing

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5.7 Bushland Management Action



26.

Masterplan to identify bush regeneration projects for Council and/or community action

High


Review of Masterplan options.

Projects available to be undertaken Yet to be completed

27.

Masterplan includes conservation of the existing native plant communities within Bullaburra Village Green.

High


Review of Masterplan options

Native plant communities in good health. Complete

28.

Investigate options and determine most appropriate types and location of stormwater management structures

High Staff time Stream watch records

Storm Water Plan available which gives direction to addressing all drainage issues Quarterly downstream water quality results obtained.

Yet to be completed

29. Investigate public interest in bush care program for Bullaburra Village Green.

Investigate Staff time Bush Care Group investigated. Yet to be completed

30. If Bushcare Group established, Council staff assigned to assist and monitor

Investigate Staff time Council staff assigned Yet to be completed

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31.

Carry out a community awareness and action program in relation to bush regeneration and weed control in conjunction with Bushcare Group.

On-going Staff time Increased awareness and interest in Bushcare. Yet to be completed

32.

Reduced area of weed infestation and control of noxious weeds identified through BlueSpace analysis

On-going Staff time

Annual inspection BlueSpace analysis

Council’s Noxious Weed team engaged. Appropriate funding budgeted for weed control and regeneration work.

Yet to be completed

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5.8 Fire Management Action



33. Fine fuel levels in the park are monitored by Council’s Emergency Services Team annually

Medium Emergency Services team time

Annual visual inspection Low fuel loads Ongoing

34. Fuel levels reduced as necessary, by Council’s maintenance staff

Ongoing Maintenance staff time

Work as directed by Emergency services team is undertaken.

Low fuel loads Ongoing

35.

The Rural Fire Service has been consulted regards fuel reduction within Bullaburra Village Green.

As Required Ongoing

36.

Prohibit the lighting of open fires in Bullaburra Village Green, and provide appropriate signage.

High

Signage in the park is provided prohibiting open fires

Open fires are not often lit. Yet to be completed

37.

Ensure that Council’s Emergency Services Team and the Rural Fire Service can gain vehicular access to Bullaburra Village Green (provide keys for lockable bollards/gates

High


The Rural Fire Service is able to gain vehicular access to Bullaburra Village Green

No access problems during fire events Yet to be completed

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etc.). 5.9 Risk Management Action



38.

Ensure all playground equipment and other park infrastructure meet current Australian Standards.

High Staff time

Annual inspection & reports by public.

Play equipment up to Australian Standard. Completed

39.

Include the playground equipment in the annual inspection program and ensure other park infrastructure is regularly inspected.

High Staff time

Annual inspection & reports by public.

Condition of play equipment recorded in asset register. Completed

40.

Use “Safer by Design” principles in the development of the masterplan and detail designs.

High Staff time Trained Staff to evaluate design. Environmental risk minimised. Completed

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5.10 Car Parking Action



41.

During the masterplanning process assess the need for any additional car parking spaces in accordance with the park’s anticipated level of use;

Medium

Part of masterplanning process

Short term parking needs are identified

No frequent parking issues Completed

42.

The park’s neighbours will be consulted regarding the provision of any new car parking spaces in Noble Street.

As required Staff time

Neighbours consulted prior to car park construction

Neighbours satisfied with parking arrangements Completed

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5.11 Utility Services Action



43. Provide water and power as needed. High


Water available as required. Water available as required

Water connection complete. Power connection yet to

be completed.

44.

Design an attractive and efficient lighting system for the park, which suits the requirements of park users.

Medium $2000

Concept Design available on which to base funding bids.

Yet to be completed

45. Provide lighting as designed. Medium $30 000 Safe level of lighting for night time

transit of the park. Yet to be completed

46.

Designate an area for Portable BBQ facilities to be used and possible associated minor works.

Low Staff time Place for portable BBQ’s clearly delineated. Yet to be completed

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5.12 Leases and Licences Action



47. Consultation with public prior to any regular lease or licence being established at the BVG.

As required Staff time Community endorsement on lease or licence.

Community endorsement of regular events. Public knowledge and agreement of any leases or licences in place

Ongoing

APPENDIX 1. Table 2. Common Woodland/Open Forest Species Dominant tree canopy species include all or most of the following:

Common low trees and shrubs in this community include:

Common ground layer species include:

• Corymbia gummifera (Red Bloodwood),

• Eucalyptus sieberi (Silvertop Ash),

• E. sparsifolia (Narrow-leaved Stringybark),

• E. piperita (Sydney Peppermint),

• Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum), and

• occasional E. sclerophylla (Hard-leaved Scribbly Gum).

• Leptospermum trinervum,

• Petrophila pulchella,

• Dillwynia retorta, • Hakea

dactyloides (multi-stemmed form),

• Banksia serrata, • B. spinulosa, • Persoonia laevis, • Daviesia

corymosa, • Isopogon

anemonifolius, and

• Grevillea buxifolia

• Caustis flexuosa, • Cyatochaeta

diandra, • Lepyrodia

scariosa, • Schoenus

imberbis, • Patersonia

sericea, and • Stipa pubescens

APPENDIX 2.

Table 3. Land Use Matrix – LEP 2005 Developments permissible within the Recreation – Open Space zone are listed in the table below. The following symbols are used in the land use matrix in subclause (4) of LEP 2005:

Development that is allowed within the relevant zone without development consent.

C Development that is allowed within the relevant zone only with development consent.

5 Development that is allowed within the relevant zone only with development consent, except where development is allowed without development consent by clause 118 (Special use).

Development that is prohibited

Zones Recreation - Open Space

Development for the purpose of: Advertising structures C Bush fire hazard reduction • Bush regeneration • Camping sites C Caravan parks C Caretakers’ dwellings C Childcare centres C Clubs C Community buildings C Dams C Demolition C Display gardens C Home occupations • Land management works • Nature-based recreation C Parking C Permaculture C Places of worship C Public buildings C Public utility undertakings • Recreation areas C Recreation facilities C Refreshment rooms C Remediation of contaminated land C Roads C Special uses 5 Subdivision C Telecommunications facilities C Utility installations • Visitor facilities C

APPENDIX 3. Asbestos Management Plan 2005

APPENDIX 4. Inspection and Asbestos Occurrence Register

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