Peninsula-wide

planning for the future PENINSULA-WIDE ACTIONS

KEY COMMUNITY ASPIRATIONS

u Infrastructure provision to keep up with population growth and demand u Importance of a well maintained public domain u Desire for Rhodes Peninsula to be a more active and vibrant place

Social and Cultural Life Uses and Activities Comfort and Image A PLACE THAT IS:

u Accessible, clean and modern u Family oriented, safe, affordable u Diverse with a community feel u Convenient and accessible to shopping, jobs, amenities

Connectivity

u A vibrant community atmosphere u Character and identity closely linked to water side setting u Things to do locally at night – restaurants, cafes, small bars, etc u Frequent and better coordinated public transport u Improved road access – only two access points in and out of Peninsula and parking provision for residents

Voice and Influence

THE NEXT 5 YEARS A Develop a program of Peninsula wide space activation and events B Develop diversity and social inclusion programs C Map and provide information about existing community connections and services including facilities and activities available at Sydney Olympic Park D Share information, build capacity, exchange ideas about the projects in the Peninsula E Implement the Public Art Strategy for the Peninsula F Support and encourage neighbourhood groups

PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS

• Residents and representative groups • Businesses • Rhodes Waterside Shopping Centre • Community service providers • Liberty Grove Association • Department of Education • Transport for NSW • NSW Department of Health • NSW Department of Housing • NSW Department of Education and Communities • Ageing, Disability and Homecare (part of NSW Department of Family and Community Services) • Department of Immigration and Citizenship • NSW Police Local Area Command • Roads and Maritime Services • Strata and building managers • Place committee • Developers THE NEXT 5 YEARS A Provide information about local child care options B Identify future childcare needs C Support the development of playgroups in Rhodes and Liberty Grove D Work with Sydney Olympic park to consider spaces for children, tweens, and teens including possible options in Sydney Olympic Park Authority and Wentworth Point E Deliver new public open space at: - ‘Town Square’ - ‘central park’ - the park at the northern end between Walker street and Shoreline Drive F Work in partnership with the NSW Department of Education and Communities to establish a new school for the greater area with a community focus G Support and encourage health programs and information H Undertake a community awareness campaign of environmental efficiencies utilised in the redevelopment of the Rhodes Peninsula STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS A Investigate and advocate for the services and facilities required to support the Rhodes Peninsula community B Advocate for a high school to service the needs of the growing population THE NEXT 5 YEARS A Establish a Tidy Town style program to reduce graffiti / dumped rubbish and build pride and care in the area B Improve the management of shopping trolleys C Review waste collection and minimisation strategies D Undertake community education regarding dog ownership, waste, environmental sustainability and being a ‘good neighbour’ E Improve signage and wayfinding throughout the Peninsula as works programs are implemented. F Investigate opportunities for the Police Local Area Command to work with the community to support a sense of safety and place STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS A Continued focus on community education, service enhancement and working in partnership to address amenity issues B Advocate to State Government for funds for community health and care services THE NEXT 5 YEARS A Develop a Place App to provide up to date information (eg transport, locations of public toilets, parks, business and tourism information) B Review capacity and demand issues at Rhodes Station and proactively advocate for government investment in public transport for the Rhodes Peninsula C Continue to improve bicycle and pedestrian links within the Peninsula D Work in partnership with Transport for NSW regarding traffic management and access to the Peninsula E Review parking controls in Rhodes and investigate options for supporting transport orientation changes for residents F Complete traffic and road safety projects (see projects map) including; - Outlon Ave intersection - Blaxland and Leeds St intersection - Walker St footpath and parking - Rider Blvd and Mary St intersection - Blaxland Rd pedestrian crossing - Cycleway connections - Pavement renewal in Averill St, Cavell Ave, Leeds St and Blaxland Rd - Half road renewal in Gauthorpe St, Marquet St, Walker St and Shoreline Dr G Promote and encourage cycling and increased public transport use to and from work STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS A Advocate for upgrades to railway station and surrounds to ensure they meet resident and worker needs B Improve access to Concord Hospital and Concord West School from Rhodes and Liberty Grove C Partner with Parramatta City Council to advocate for light rail D Co ordinate with government to ensure an integrated approach to future plans for; rail line extensions/ northern Sydney freight corridor and proposed Homebush Bay Bridge THE NEXT 5 YEARS A Promote an inclusive approach to consultation, planning, design and management of place (including children, young people, people with disability, residents from non-English speaking backgrounds) B Launch the Rhodes website including history of the area and key community information C Provide translated materials in the two key community languages D Involve key resident groups to support planning, implementation and management of community aspirations E Develop, distribute and facilitate sharing of community, history, events and activity information including a Welcome Pack for new residents, online and paper based information, Council and community services presence in the Peninsula F Establish an action oriented Place Committee focused on implementation of the Plan G Establish options for neighbourhood watch and communication with local authorities including police local area command and Council H Promote local volunteering opportunities STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS A Consult and involve stakeholders regarding an integrated approach to future development of eastern side of Rhodes Peninsula