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Progress against one-year Operational Plan items

One-year Operational Plan projects

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Goal 3.1: The LGA has a range of transport options to connect people, goods and businesses

Parking supply

Strategy 3.1.1: Lobby for improved commuter car parking and manage local parking supply, including around train stations, to enhance business vitality and encourage public transport use, cycling and walking.

DP Action 3.1.1a: Implement the recommendations of the Car Parking Strategy.

Status

Progressing

Comment The strategic planning-related actions from the Car Parking Strategy are being implemented. Car Parking rates have been reviewed and incorporated into the Georges River DCP.

Action Name

Develop a Car Parking Strategy for the commercial centres in the Georges River LGA.

Finalise the Car Parking Strategy.

Status Comment

Completed.

Completed.

Integrated transport and land use planning

Strategy 3.1.2: Work with the NSW Government to develop an Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan and a 20-year Precinct Plan as part of Future Transport 2056 initiatives.

DP Action 3.1.2a: Draft an Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan as part of Future Transport 2056 for public exhibition.

Status

Action Name

Completed

Status Comment

Commence work on an Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan. Completed.

Goal 3.2: Roads, footpaths and cycleways are safe, accessible and free of congestion

Capital works

Strategy 3.2.2: Implement a program of capital and maintenance to meet the needs of current and future users of Council’s infrastructure assets.

DP Action

Status

Comment

Action Name

3.2.2a: Develop and implement the annual Infrastructure Works Program, including a Town Centres Public Domain Program.

Progressing

The Mortdale Town Centre upgrade project was delayed due to issues obtaining design approvals from Ausgrid.

Status Comment

Develop and deliver the 2020/21 Capital Works Program for new construction and renewals. The Mortdale Town Centre upgrade project was delayed due to issues obtaining design approvals from Ausgrid.

We completed the Ormonde Parade Streetscape Upgrade

The removal of the old substation and power pole and energisation of the new substation in Hurstville Plaza was on hold for 2021 due to Ausgrid live work bans. In Quarter 3 the ban was lifted, and approval eventually obtained from Ausgrid for the electrical designs for Hurstville Plaza.

Power outages were scheduled with Ausgrid so that work could be completed; however, the outage was cancelled by Ausgrid due an Ausgrid network fault. We are waiting for another outage date to be granted for work to be completed in Hurstville Plaza.

Develop and deliver the 2020/21 Road Re-sheeting Program.

Deliver the 2020/21 Drainage Upgrade Program including new and replacement works. Completed.

Completed.

Implement the Black Spot Funding Program for Beverly Hills.

Design and construct compliant accessible bus stops. Completed.

Completed.

DP Action 3.2.2b: Use the findings from the Footpath Condition Audit to implement the planned Footpath Maintenance Schedule.

Status

Comment

Progressing

100% of S3 trip slabs have been repaired. Repairs of S2 trip slaps are next to be scheduled.

Action Name

Develop and deliver the 2020/21 Footpath Maintenance Schedule.

Status Comment

Completed.

Large-scale infrastructure

Strategy 3.2.3: Collaborate with neighbouring councils to deliver large-scale infrastructure and planning projects.

DP Action 3.2.3a: Develop plans with neighbouring councils to deliver large-scale infrastructure projects, including projects recommended in the Open Space, Recreation and Community Facilities Strategy.

Status

Comment

Progressing

We are progressing with stormwater channel naturalisation at Harold Fraser in partnership with Sydney Water. No other projects are in progress.

Action Name

Establish a framework, mechanism and resourcing strategy for working with neighbouring councils to deliver large-scale infrastructure projects.

Attend meetings with neighbouring councils to discuss delivery of future large-scale infrastructure projects.

Status Comment

Completed.

Completed.

Goal 3.3: Everyone, including people with disability, navigates the LGA in safety

Accessibility and inclusivity

Strategy 3.3.1: Implement the Georges River Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

DP Action 3.3.1a: Engage with and support the local business community to provide more accessible and inclusive services to people of all abilities.

Status

Completed

Action Name Status Comment

Provide key Council documents in easy English. Completed.

DP Action 3.3.1b: Increase the accessibility and inclusiveness of Council’s community and major events through the development of a continuous improvement program based on the findings of accessibility assessments and community feedback.

Status

Comment

Ongoing

Our events included the Un[contained] Arts Festival in June 2021 at Kogarah, where accessibility ramps for access to and from containers were provided, as well as ramps to assist people manoeuvring in Kogarah Town Square.

One art exhibition was a sensory artwork inside a shipping container, providing different textures, and visual stimuli that would not be overpowering for people with autism. One hour of the program on the Sunday was dedicated quiet time, allowing a more tranquil experience for people with sensory sensitivity.

We held our second Eurovision broadcast event which not only celebrates the inclusiveness of music and performance but is also a coming together of multicultural backgrounds and supportive to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Action Name Status Comment

Provide opportunities for performers and audiences with disabilities at Council's major events. Completed.

DP Action 3.3.1c: Provide ‘Appreciating Diversity in Others' training to staff to build confidence in working with and providing services to people with disability.

Status

Completed

Action Name Status Comment

Continue to provide 'Appreciating Diversity in Others' training to staff to build confidence in working with and providing services to people with disability. Completed.

Goal 3.4: Everyone has access to a range of active and passive recreation facilities

Open space and recreation

Strategy 3.4.1: Guided by the Georges River Council Open Space, Recreation and Community Facilities Strategy, provide contemporary passive and active recreation spaces, aquatic facilities, synthetic fields, community centres and libraries.

DP Action 3.4.1a: Plan, consider funding for and commence a program of capital works and service adjustments that responds to the Open Space, Recreation and Community Facilities Strategy, and improve opportunities for the community to participate in sport, exercise and leisure activities.

Status

Progressing

Comment Funding for capital works and service adjustments responds to the Open Space, Recreation and Community Facilities Strategy, and aims to improve opportunities for people to participate in sport, exercise and leisure activities.

Projects that commenced or are complete include Oatley Park, Penshurst Park, Meade and Kempt Field adventure playgrounds; sports amenities buildings at Gannons Park, Charles Pirie Reserve, Peakhurst Park, Poulton Park, Riverwood Park, Renown Park, Harold Fraser Oval Pavilion and field upgrades, Peakhurst Park and Poulton Park Synthetic Fields, master plan for Olds Park, sportsfield upgrades at Olds Park and Beverly Hills Park, master plan and plan of management for Hurstville Oval, Stage 2 of Penshurst Park Sporting Hub.

Action Name Status Comment

Prioritise new projects and service changes in response to the Georges River Council Open Space, Recreation and Community Facilities Strategy. Completed.

Complete Hurstville Central Plaza as community open space. The removal of the old substation and power pole and energisation of the new substation in Hurstville Plaza was on hold for 2021 due to Ausgrid live work bans. In Quarter 3 the ban was lifted and approval was eventually obtained from Ausgrid for the electrical designs for Hurstville Plaza. Power outages were scheduled with Ausgrid so that work could be completed; however, the outage was cancelled by Ausgrid due an Ausgrid network fault. We are waiting for another outage date to be granted so that work can be completed in Hurstville Plaza.