Table 5.3 Actions Relating to Sustainable Economic Management

Table 5.3 Actions Relating to Sustainable Economic Management

Action ID Action

Sustainable Economic Management Strategy

EM1 Develop recreational infrastructure (trail head and walking path) in a staged process. The first stage, (this Management Plan), focuses on existing tracks and access points that are on Council land.

EM2 Conduct feasibility assessments at the detailed design stage to confirm costs and benefits of track and trail head works (including capital costs and ongoing maintenance costs) are consistent with Council policies and provide good value for the community.

EM3 Use funds from the Glendale Contributions Plan and relevant State Government grant programs to meet capital costs wherever feasible.

Rationale Priority Lead role Stakeholders and partners Indicative costs Accountability (monitor and report outcomes)

The site analysis, context and constraints report (Umwelt 2021a) highlights the current limitations on safe recreational access and use of Munibung Hill. The Management Plan shows how council will deliver access defined in the Concept Plan, which recognises these limitations. Further investigations and negotiation over the next ten years may lead to more opportunities for recreational access. Actions as identified in this Implementati on Action Plan (Medium to Low, as detailed designs and approvals are prepared)

Council aims to provide public benefit and good value by managing costs and benefits carefully. Several cost items to implement the Munibung Hill Management Plan cannot currently be determined, because additional studies and reviews are required before capital works can commence. Ongoing feasibility review will provide clear evidence of the costs and benefits of improving recreational access to Munibung Hill. High

Developer contributions from new development in the North West Growth Area and catalyst area can be used to augment recreational facilities to meet the needs of a growing community. Council will continue to monitor grant opportunities across community development and regional development portfolios. Grant planning and operational budget management: High and ongoing LMCC WAMC Private landholders

LMCC The community of Lake Macquarie City. Potential funding sources outside council (grant providers)

LMCC NSW Government, (DPIE Department of Planning) As set out in this Management Plan and refined by Council officers Council will report investment in works on Munibung Hill in its annual reports, as required by the IP&R framework.

Council officer time, across multiple divisions. Council will report investment in works on Munibung Hill in its annual reports, as required by the IP&R framework.

Costs are for council staff to administer the s.711 funds and other potential grant funds. Staff time only. Council will report investment in works on Munibung Hill in its annual reports, as required by the IP&R framework.

Alignment Other notes

Council policies and guidelines.

Glendale Contributions Plan State Government directions on the use and reporting of s.711 funds. https://www.planning.n sw.gov.au//media/Files/DPE/Circul ars/planning-circular-21002-reporting-andaccountingrequirements-202102.pdf?la=en Note some proposed changes to the way councils use s.711 funds

Action ID Action Rationale Priority Lead role Stakeholders and partners Indicative costs Accountability (monitor and report outcomes) Alignment Other notes

EM4 Develop partnerships with adjoining landholders to facilitate cost efficient project delivery. This may include maintenance of vehicle tracks on leases, which are also used by public pedestrians, and coordination of vegetation, fire or track management works. Council does not own the land on which access from the south (this Management Plan) or potential access from the west, north-west or north-east could be developed. Access from these directions is not proposed in this Management Plan. Council will investigate appropriate agreements with relevant landholders and lease holders to enable public access to Council land, and to enable better environmental and social outcomes. Ongoing LMCC WAMC Private landholders Service providers Council officer time Council will report investment in works on Munibung Hill in its annual reports, as required by the IP&R framework.