Recreation Master Plan by Wagga Wagga City Council

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0. Contents 1. INTRODUCTION

APPENDICES

2. SITE AND CONTEXT

Appendix 1 – Consultation

3. OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION CONTEXT

Appendix 2 – Summary of submissions 3.1 Condition and Use of the Land and Existing Structures 3.2 Description of Proposed Future Development and Permissible Uses 3.3 Key Issues / Opportunities 4. ISSUES

5. HISTORY OF PLANNING PROCESSES FOR PRECINCTS

6. STRATEGIC CONTEXT

6.1 Wagga Wagga Community Strategic Plan 2008 - 2018 6.2 Riverside Wagga Wagga Draft Strategic Master Plan 6.3 Wagga Wagga Recreation and Open Space Strategy (2005 – 2015) 7. THE PRECINCTS

7.1 Bolton Park/Robertson Oval 7.2 Opportunities/Constraints 7.3 Exhibition Centre Precinct 7.4 Opportunities/Constraints 8. STATUTORY CONTEXT

8.1 Crown Lands Act 1989 and the Local Government Act 1993 8.2 Local Environmental Plan

8.3 Land Ownership 9. CONSULTATION

9.1 Preliminary Individual Stakeholder Consultation 9.2 Stakeholder Consultation Session 9.3 Post-Exhibition Consultation Findings 10. THE MASTER PLANS

10.1 Vision for Robertson Oval/Bolton Park precinct 10.2 Vision for Exhibition Centre precinct

11. DESIGN PRINCIPLES/OPTIONS - BOLTON PARK

12. DESIGN PRINCIPLES/OPTIONS - EXHIBITION CENTRE

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1. Introduction Wagga Wagga City Council commissioned this report to build on the planning and consultation undertaken to date for the Robertson Oval/Bolton Park precinct and the Wagga Wagga Exhibition Centre precinct, so that preferred master plan options for each precinct could be formulated in agreement with sports/user groups, other stakeholders, Council and the general community. Council identified the following aims of the master planning process for the Robertson Oval/ Bolton Park precinct and the Wagga Wagga Exhibition Centre precinct, which included: •

Consider the best possible future development solutions for each area based on current and future requirements.

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Consideration of site opportunities and limitations as well as user group requirements will need to occur.

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Ultimately, recommendations and concept plans for the best possible future development of the areas will be provided through the process.

In addition, Council wanted to obtain the following clear directions from the Master Planning process: •

Establishment of an agreed master plan and vision for the future of the Bolton Park Precinct taking into consideration the Robertson Oval Upgrade and the needs of all other users / facilities, including the Oasis Aquatic Centre, Bolton Park Stadium, Bolton Park Tennis Centre etc

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Determination of the final scope of works, approximate level of expenditure and level of funding to be sought for the Robertson Oval upgrade project to make it a viable and operational development / venue

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Establishment of an agreed Master Plan and vision for the future development of the Wagga Wagga Exhibition Centre taking into consideration the possible future Premier Sporting Venue on site

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Establishment of an agreed priority list for seeking grants and funding options for each of the above projects in order to avoid applying for funds for one project which may be to the detriment of another project

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Consideration of the overall scope of works, relationship and potential duplication of resources between the Bolton Park Master Plan / Robertson Oval Upgrade and the future Premier Sporting Venue at the Wagga Wagga Exhibition Centre site.

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2. Site and Context Site and Context The City of Wagga Wagga is the largest regional city in Australia. The urban area of Wagga Wagga supports a population of 57,015 people (ABS, 2006 Census of Population and Housing). The Murrumbidgee River intersects the LGA of Wagga Wagga and defines the northern and eastern extents of the city centre. The Robertson Oval/Bolton Park precinct is situated adjacent to the Wagga Wagga city centre. While the Exhibition Centre precinct is situated a five minute drive east of the city centre toward the Wagga Wagga Airport. Timeframe It is envisaged that the Robertson Oval/Bolton Park Master Plan and the Exhibition Centre Master Plan will each have a ten year timeframe to guide the redevelopment of each precinct. Funding does not currently exist to redevelop all of the identified improvement works of each master plan. However, it is critical that a strategic framework is in place to guide improvement works and allocate funding for these improvements. This framework is needed to be underpinned by an assessment of community need which is based on community consultation findings, recreational and open space facility audits and projected population estimates and sporting participation trends.

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3. Open Space and Recreation Context

3.1 Existing Provision of Open Space and Sports Facilities

3.2 Open Space and Sporting Facilities Needs Assessment

Wagga Wagga is known as the “City of Good Sports” because of the high number of elite athletes that have originated from the regional city. The Australian Institute of Sport allegedly coined the term the “Wagga Effect” which is used to describe the higher than normal rate of elite athletes that originate from Wagga Wagga and other regional cities compared with other areas of Australia.

The Wagga Wagga Recreation and Open Space Strategy (Recreation Strategy) was prepared by consultants, StratCorp in 2005 to analyse current and future needs for public open space, recreation and cultural facilities across the LGA.

Robertson Oval/Bolton Park serves as a regional facility for Australia football and cricket and the Wagga Wagga Netball Complex at the Exhibition Centre serves as a regional facility for netball. Each facility serves a catchment beyond the municipality and/or it has been developed to a standard that is beyond municipal needs (Recreation and Open Space Strategy (2005 – 2015), 2005).

Adequacy of open space provision

City of Wagga Wagga

Robertson Oval/Bolton Park

Exhibition Centre

32 cricket ovals

1 full (Robertson Oval) and 3 junior fields (Bolton Park)

35 AFL ovals (including 31 cricket ovals above)

1 AFL oval

22 soccer fields

Various (depending on needs)

76 tennis courts

21 courts (Jim Elphick Centre)

23 netball courts

17 courts (Wagga Wagga Netball Complex)

16 rugby fields

Note: (current construction of 2 x international fields, 4 x mod fields and 2 x mini fields).

8 lawn bowling greens

2 lawn bowling greens

2 croquet greens

1 skate park

2 indoor sports courts (basketball/badminton/volleyball)

4 fitness gymnasiums

1 fitness gymnasium

1 aquatic centre (indoor/outdoor pool space)

Key findings from the Recreation Strategy that are relevant to the master plans for Robertson Oval/Bolton Park and the Exhibition Centre are set out below.

An assessment of the adequacy of open space provision in the LGA in the Recreation and Open Space Strategy revealed there was adequate provision of parks, playgrounds, BBQ/picnic facilities and sports reserves across all precincts in the LGA. However it did reveal that there was little diversity in the range of play equipment to cater for children of all age groups. Predominately it serves children of pre-primary (2-4 years) and young primary ages (4-7 years), with no play equipment provided for older primary and teenage children (7-12 years). The Strategy calls for an “all abilities” playground in the LGA that would serve children of all ages and mobility needs, including persons with a disability (wheelchair bound). Adequacy of sporting facility provision

Table: Comparison of sporting facilities at Robertson Oval/Bolton Park and the Exhibition Centre with the provision of those facilities across the City of Wagga Wagga (Source: Stratcorp Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2005 – 2015, 2005)

An assessment of the adequacy of current sporting facilities in the LGA considered the estimated population in 2001; the NSW participation rate for the respective sports; and the estimated capacity of the respective facilities. The results of the assessment were that there is an oversupply of facilities for a population of 57,000 people in the LGA in all sports aside from indoor court sports (basketball and netball). It was also found that there was a “significant oversupply” of cricket ovals and tennis courts, and the supply of rugby league fields, lawn bowls and soccer fields was sufficient. The recreation strategy highlights that basketball has experienced an increase in player registration over 3 years (from date of publication of the strategy) from 700 to 900 persons. The development of additional indoor sports facilities, as well as supporting basketball and volleyball, would also support “badminton, table tennis, indoor soccer, indoor ladies/mixed netball (social centrebase competitions), European handball, and a range of martial arts and group fitness activities” (Strat Corp, 2005, p. 25). An assessment of club membership data together with NSW sports participation trends data revealed that there had been a decline in tennis court usage compared to current provision of facilities in the LGA. Overall participation in tennis had declined in both urban and rural areas of the LGA while nationally participation had increased. However, in a phone survey undertaken for the strategy, tennis was highlighted as the 4th most popular activity that residents wished to participate in the future. The condition of the sports pavilion at Robertson Oval was cited as one example of a sports pavilion considered to be poor and/or not capable as accommodating all users.

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Bolton Park was identified as one example of a sports reserve that only accommodates one sport year-round (it is used in the winter by soccer). The 50m outdoor pool at the Oasis Aquatic Centre was assessed as meeting FINA standards, which means it qualifies as meeting international standards. Open Space/Recreational Facility Needs by Social Group

Targeted consultation was undertaken with various social groups as part of the Recreation Strategy to inform future planning of open space and recreational facilities. Youth Families

A workshop was conducted with youth families to inform the Recreation Strategy. Suggestions were made for improvement of open space and recreational services which included: • More shade in public places; • Stroller-friendly facilities; • Increased provision/connection of shared paths.

3.3 Key Issues / Opportunities An extract of key issues and opportunities in the Recreation Strategy that are of relevance to the master plans include: • Community desire for improved interface between the City and River foreshore, ie. pedestrian/cyclist access, quality of spaces, provision of visitor facilities, and signage. • Residents value highly their access to well maintained and well located parks. • A need to establish a hierarchy of sports facilities, ie. State/National level to Local level. • There is a relatively even distribution of facilities across the Wagga Wagga urban area, and across the LGA generally, for the main (popular) selected sports. • The cycleway network lacks connection and a sense of destination. • Need for better connections (shared paths) between neighbourhoods. • Improved linkages/signage/surfaces for cycle paths. • Young people have an increasing interest in participating in unstructured recreation as an alternative to club-based and formal sporting participation.

Older Adults

A workshop was conducted with older adults to inform the Recreation Strategy. Suggestions were made for improvement of open space and recreational services which included: • Improved amenities in parks; • More shade/shelter in parks.

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4. Issues Wagga Wagga City Council identified that consideration of the elements set out in the following table should occur as part of the Master Planning process, including provision of solutions / alternatives to the following items, as well as any additional items raised through the consultation process:

facility

USER GROUPS

OPPORTUNITIES

DETAILED CONSIDERATIONS

Australian Rules Football

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Upgrading of Robertson Oval so that it will be suitable to host pre-season AFL and Cricket matches

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The preferred size of the venue should be determined, whether it is within the existing Robertson Oval venue / field boundary, or if the field and consequently the venue boundary should be expanded.

Field size and upgrade requirements, spectator facilities / capacity requirements, entry and egress, sports ground lighting, fencing, player and operational staff facilities, requirements for general major event amenities such as temporary food and beverage outlets and temporary toilets etc.

Bolton Park Robertson Oval

Cricket

Bolton Park Fields

Cricket

Consideration of major event parking requirements (including operational/teams parking on site and general spectator parking for above 10,000 spectators) Consideration of Traffic Management requirements for major events involving 10,000+ spectators

Consideration of the impact any development may have on Bolton Park Fields 1, 2 and 3 and the role they play in providing capacity for lower grade and school cricket along with winter sports training facilities.

Junior Rugby League Training Junior Soccer Training School Sports

Pre-Season Winter Sports Training Other Events Bolton Park Skate Park

Skating

Consideration of the expansion of the Skate Park facility

BMX Bolton Park Stadium

Basketball

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Future development and possible expansion of the Bolton Park Stadium Complex

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Consideration of Wagga Basketball Association requirements for outdoor basketball courts

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is in need of maintenance and possible renovation. Furthermore, there may be a need to consider expanding the existing facility due to the current usage rates, and possible future usage requirements.

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Consideration of a replacement Netball Court for Wagga Tigers Netball Club if the existing Netball Court inside Robertson Oval is impacted

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Consideration of the previous PCYC proposal to develop and manage Bolton Park Stadium as their new site.

Volleyball Badminton Indoor Netball Gymnastics School Sports

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OPPORTUNITIES

DETAILED CONSIDERATIONS

Oasis Aquatic Centre

Swimming

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Future development and possible expansion of the Oasis Aquatic Centre

Consideration of current need for the development of a Chemical Storage Shed.

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an increase in demand for Learn to Swim programs and lane space generally by user groups may require the further expansion / development of the centre to accommodate the growing requirements of the city.

Water Polo Gymnasium/Aerobics/Fitness Training

Croquet Club

Croquet

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Consideration of Croquet expansion requirements

Bolton Park Tennis Centre

Tennis

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impact that an expanded Robertson Oval will have on the Bolton Park Tennis Centre,

South Wagga Sports and Bowling Club

Lawn Bowls

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South Wagga Sports and Bowling Club - location is currently leased by the Club from the Crown

Dressage Other events – i.e. Professional Bull Riding

Premier Sporting Venue which would be capable of hosting major pre-season and possibly major regular season sporting events (i.e. AFL, Cricket, Rugby League, Rugby)

Exhibition Centre Equestrian and Exhibition Facility

Netball Centre

Netball

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possible acquisition of additional adjoining land

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Investigate the viability of establishing exhibition type facilities - possible indoor exhibition centre

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stables, yards, camping facilities and other amenities to accommodate equestrian and other activities.

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While the current netball courts are in need of repair there may also be a need to develop further courts and increase the facility’s capacity

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indoor netball complex developed alongside the current outdoor courts.

• Premier Sporting Venue to be complementary to the existing Rugby League developments and the Wagga Netball Centre. • Consideration of the needs and location requirements for Dressage, Polocrosse, Showjumping and Rodeo • Consideration of the development of multi-purpose Exhibition facilities (including an indoor exhibition centre) / areas suitable for use for major Exhibition events as well as Equestrian events.

Consideration of future Netball development needs and improvement of the existing courts

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facility

USER GROUPS

Playing fields.

Senior Rugby League Junior Rugby League

Exhibition Centre - All

OPPORTUNITIES

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Investigation into the use of remaining undeveloped areas (Horse Float Parking Area, Camping Area and Rodeo area),

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Consideration of site entry and egress issues, sealing of roads, sealing of parking areas, development of further parking areas, sports ground lighting on Field 2, site drainage requirements, site fencing etc.

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Consideration of major event parking requirements (including operational/teams parking on site and general spectator parking for above 10,000 spectators)

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Consideration of Traffic Management requirements for major events involving 10,000+ spectators

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5. Histor y of Planning Processes for Precincts In accordance with Wagga Wagga City Council’s brief for the project, the following documentation has informed the preparation of the master plans for each precinct: 1 Robertson Oval Venue Crowd Capacity Analysis (Final) 2 Michael King and Associates (2000) Bolton Park Recreation Reserve Masterplan Project 3 Michael King and Associates Final Report 2000 4 AFL NSW ACT Commission letter re Robertson Oval 10.7.08 5 AFL NSW ACT Commission letter re Robertson Oval 28.10.08 6 AFL Final report 2006 7 Cricket NSW letter re Robertson Oval 25.9.08 8 Cricket NSW letter re Robertson Oval 25.9.08 1 9 Cricket Ford Ranger Cup Guidelines 10 Wagga Wagga Exhibition Centre site map and details 11 Robertson Oval Master Planning Process 12 Eastern Land Masterplan Options 13 Robertson Oval Premier Sporting Venue – Field Layouts 14 Robertson Oval – Scenario 1 – 4 15 Possible Locations for a 3rd Croquet Court 16 Industrial Site Plans 17 Recreational site plans 18 Wagga Wagga Equex Exhibition Centre Feasibility Study 19 Hydraulic Investigation Equex Site – Wagga Wagga Council - 1999

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Council resolutions: 20 Premier Sporting Venue Minutes, Council Meeting 23 July 2007 21 Premier Sporting Venue Minutes, Proceedings in Brief Council Meeting 27 August 2007 22 Robertson Oval, Premier Sporting Venue Notice of Motion, Council Meeting 25.2.08 23 Robertson Oval, Premier Sporting Venue Minutes 1, Council Meeting 25.2.08 24 Robertson Oval, Premier Sporting Venue Minutes 2, Council Meeting 25.2.08

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6. Strategic Context 6.1 Wagga Wagga Community Strategic Plan 2008 – 2018

6.3 Wagga Wagga Recreation and Open Space Strategy (2005 – 2015)

The strategic goals in the Wagga Wagga Community Strategic Plan 2008-2018 relating to social issues comprise:

Principles for Sport Grounds and Regional and District Parks

1.2 A growing, diverse and dynamic community 1.2.4 Facilitate equal access for residents to community services and facilities 1.3 A broad range of leisure, sport, cultural and educational pursuits for the varying needs of the community 1.3.1 Provide opportunities for life-long learning, social interaction and creativity 1.3.2 Provide a range of social, sport, recreation and cultural services, facilities and programs for all stages of the life cycle 1.3.3 Establishing integrated community / cultural / tourism facilities within the Murrumbidgee River precinct 6.2 Riverside Wagga Wagga Draft Strategic Master Plan A draft master plan has been prepared for the Wagga Wagga Riverside. The Riverside precinct comprises the river corridor of the Murrumbidgee River that is located to the north and east of the city centre of Wagga Wagga. The aim of the Master Plan is to “provide a long term vision that guides the future development and interface of Wagga Wagga with the Riverside.” A key project objective is to “develop the area as a focal point and destination for residents and visitors inclusive of community gathering points and creation of a sense of place.” The implications of the Riverside Master Plan for the Robertson Oval/Bolton Park Master Plan are: • The passive open space potential of the river corridor will be significantly enhanced. • There is potential for pedestrian/cycleway connection from the Bolton Park precinct to the riverside corridor. • It is proposed the Riverside area include a regional “all abilities” playground. The need for such a facility is referred to in the Recreation Strategy. • Potential zones for integration of Water Sensitive Urban Design initiatives into the streetscape include swales/biofilters for the length of Day Street from the Murrumbidgee River to the north-east corner of Bolton Park. It shows an existing wetland at the termination of Day Street with the River.

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The Recreation Strategy contains principles to guide the landscape and amenity of sports grounds and regional and district parks in the LGA. Those principles of particular relevance to the Master Plans include: • Perimeter tree planting strategy to sports grounds and park edges to perimeter roads to soften edges and provide some acoustic buffering. •

All car parks are to provide shade and shelter for vehicles and to provide landscape character and setting.

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Trees should be planted along shared paths to provide shade for park users and provide definition for circulation.

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Where possible, circulation in the reserve should connect with surrounding trail networks.

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Provide amenity facilities at public focus nodes.

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Trees should be sited to integrate with facilities such as picnic shelters, seats and tables.

Policy for provision and delivery of open space and recreation services

The policy for provision and delivery of open space and recreation services in the City of Wagga Wagga is set out in the Recreation Strategy as follows: “Wagga Wagga City Council shall contribute to residents achieving a high level of physical and mental well being by ensuring there are equitable and accessible opportunities for residents of all ages, cultures and abilities to participate in and enjoy a diverse range of open space settings, and sporting and recreational pursuits.” Key Strategic Objectives

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“Advocate the benefits to older adults of engaging in active lifestyles.

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Promote the health and environmental benefits and cycling and walking.

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Construct a new regional all abilities playground for the LGA, having consideration of location, design, management and cost.

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Encourage sustainable turf management and maintenance practices by: o Researching options for sub-surface irrigation systems and the re-use of storm water for irrigation, and investigate the feasibility of introducing suitable methods at Council owned/managed reserves. o Introducing water-resistant turf species to selected sports fields and high-use public open space areas to improve the long-term sustainability and use, and to reduce Council’s total water costs.”

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7. The Precincts 7.1 Bolton Park / Robertson Oval The Robertson Oval/Bolton Park precinct is occupied by the following major uses: •

Robertson Oval

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Bolton Park Stadium

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Bolton Park playing fields

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Tennis courts

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Oasis Aquatic Centre

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South Wagga Bowling Club

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One area of surface carparking

7.2 Opportunities/Constraints

The following issues comprise the key opportunities and constraints for the precinct: •

Remove current access road from Fitzhardinge Street in order to provide additional land for bowling club redevelopment and create formal address to ground from Morgan Street.

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Create new access road from Morgan Street via colonnade to create formal entry to Robertson Oval.

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Install terraced seating on the eastern and western sides of the oval, which would allow the formation of two rows of ‘steps’ with grassed bank behind, to accommodate 10,000 spectators.

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Potential for existing grandstand and clubhouse to be redeveloped in the future if funding permits to accommodate all required amenities, media room, etc.

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Remove cricket practice nets and develop to south-west of Aquatic Centre.

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Demolish existing gym to north of outdoor pool and walkway structure in front of stadium in order to improve presentation and address of Aquatic Centre and Stadium to Morgan Street; allow views into the outdoor pool area from Morgan Street; and maximise grassed area beside the pool to make for greater recreational and spectator space.

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Redevelop a new gym in location of current playground associated with the Aquatic Centre.

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Relocate café to front of Aquatic Centre fronting Morgan Street to increase its patronage and create street activation, with possible addition of outdoor seating.

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Playground associated with the Aquatic Centre to be relocated to the west of the Centre in the existing park and incorporate possible “water play”.

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Outdoor double beach volleyball courts with sand surface could be accommodated to the south-west of the Aquatic Centre that could also function as a children’s play area.

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Demolish Conservation House and install a new east-west access road from Fitzhardinge Street to service the Aquatic Centre and the grandstand/clubhouse.

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Remove access road from Edward Street/Sturt Highway to satisfy the RTA and add new connection via the existing carpark from Morgan Street.

The site is bounded by: •

Morgan Street to the north

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Tarcutta Street to the east

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Sturt Highway/Edward Street to the south

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Fitzhardinge Street to the west

The central business district (CBD) of Wagga Wagga is located adjacent to the north of the precinct. The precinct is therefore well-placed in terms of access from outlying areas and proximity to Wagga train station and bus station. The precinct’s central location is also suited for use by teenagers who are attracted by the shops, entertainment and other uses in the CBD. To the east of the precinct fronting Fitzhardinge Street is a Council carpark that has the potential for redevelopment as multi-storey carparking to support redevelopment of facilities in the precinct. The precinct has a shared pedestrian/cycleway traversing the eastern side that provides links into the city centre and towards the south to Kooringal.

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Space between tennis courts and highway and between new club redevelopment and highway to be landscaped and function as pedestrian ingress and egress point for oval.

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Current stormwater issues at Bolton Park east of the tennis courts to be resolved.

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Maintain existing playing field configuration and location of cricket pitches.

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Demolish existing amenities building in Bolton Park fields and install new one close to tennis courts to include toilets, change room facilities, storage and kiosk. Option to retain croquet on site or relocate off-site to provide more space for bowling club redevelopment.

The site is bounded by:

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Develop new gymnasium to stadium fronting Morgan Street.

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Bolton Park Stadium to incorporate 2 x additional indoor basketball courts in location of current gymnasium and another 2 x courts with roof but no walls fronting the carpark for use in summer.

7.3 Exhibition Centre Precinct The Exhibition Centre precinct is approximately 30 hectares and is occupied by the following major uses: •

Senior Rugby League field

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Junior Rugby League fields (under construction)

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Netball courts

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Dressage arena

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Surfaced and unsurfaced carparking

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Copland Street to the north and industrial land beyond

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Kooringal Road to the west and industrial land beyond

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Rural land to the east and south

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Marshalls Creek to the East

The land immediately to the east of the site is currently the subject of a rezoning in the Draft Exhibited Local Environmental Plan (LEP) from rural land to public recreational and industrial land. Master plan options have been developed in relation to this land.

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Expand the skate park further to the east to accommodate an additional ramp, kids bike track and other associated facilities.

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Relocate existing playground along Edward Street to south of skate park because of potential synergies of use between the skate park and playground. Note the kids bike track could traverse both areas.

The precinct is located approximately 3.5 km east of the city centre. Further to the east of the precinct is Wagga Airport.

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Picnic facilities could be installed close to the relocated playground because of the synergies of use, as it is typically families that use picnic facilities.

7.4 Opportunities/Constraints

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Expand existing carpark to Morgan Street further north as there does not appear to be significant trees or other constraints in this location, except for the substation.

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A recreational trail / bike path could traverse Bolton Park which would be integrated with / complemented by new landscaping.

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The following issues comprise the key opportunities and constraints for the precinct: •

Extend existing Senior Rugby League (SRL) field area north for 28m into existing dressage area to accommodate new grassed spectator embankment.

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Small new amenities building/s could be located to north-east of the field.

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5 x new outdoor netball courts could be accommodated north of the existing courts however there may be a potential issue with adequate run-off area.

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New indoor stadium could be developed south of the existing amenities building to include 2 x netball courts.

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Those carparks for regular use could be surfaced with asphalt.

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Install new roundabout to south-west of precinct to deal with current problems of safe vehicular ingress and egress from the site in peak times.

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Install pedestrian connection from the Junior Rugby League (JRL) fields over the road to the carpark and SRL field. Traffic calming measures are highly recommended, for example, by narrowing of the road at this point with associated landscaping and pedestrian crossing and signage. It could also act as a control point with gate and/or boom gate installed for ticketing of events and to slow traffic if required.

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Premier Sporting Venue (PSV) could be accommodated in the location of the existing dressage areas. The AFL oval can accommodate rugby league and soccer field dimensions. A 30m wide area has been shown around the AFL oval to accommodate required spectator capacity. A grandstand could be accommodated within the western side of this area and the remaining spectator areas could be accommodated with terraced seating and grassed embankment above. Note a 30m wide area would not be achievable in proximity of the creek line but this would not substantially reduce spectator capacity.

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Alternatively accommodate the PSV on the land to the east that is proposed to be acquired. This would allow the PSV facility to have more outlying space for carparking, spectator seating/standing space, amenities and landscaping.

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Significant hard and soft landscape treatment would improve the overall amenity and presentation of the precinct; provide visual relief from traffic and hard surfaces; provide shade for sporting participants and spectators; and separate the sporting facilities from carparking areas.

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8. Statutor y Context The statutory framework for the use, management and control of the land is primarily set by the: •

Crown Lands Act 1989 (Robertson Oval/Bolton Park only)

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Local Government Act 1993

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Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

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Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan

8.1 Crown Lands Act 1989 and the Local Government Act 1993

Lands Act provides that: If a council is the manager of a reserve trust and the reserve (or the part of the reserve) is a public reserve, the trust has all the functions of a council under the Local Government Act 1993 in relation to public reserves. The exception to this is that Councils cannot classify land as operational land under the Local Government Act. By default, the land is classed as “community land” under the Local Government Act.

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval Precinct

The subject site is Crown land and so it is owned by the Crown (State Government) in accordance with the Crown Lands Act 1989 (Crown Lands Act).

8.2 Local Environmental Plan Bolton Park/Robertson Oval Precinct

The Crown Lands Act sets out principles for the management of Crown land, appoints corporations as a trustee to reserves; appoints corporations to manage the affairs of a reserve; and provides for Council approval for leases, licenses and easements on Crown land.

The current zoning of the precinct under Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 1985 is Open Space.

Management of land

Under the Draft Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2008 the precinct is zoned: • RE2 Private Recreation (bowling club area) • RE1 Public Recreation (balance of site)

The principles for management of Crown land apply to the subject site. Clause 11 of the Crown Lands Act sets out these principles:

Wagga Wagga Exhibition Centre Precinct

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The current zoning of the precinct under Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 1985 is Zone No. 1 Rural.

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that environmental protection principles be observed in relation to the management and administration of Crown land, that the natural resources of Crown land (including water, soil, flora, fauna and scenic quality) be conserved wherever possible, that public use and enjoyment of appropriate Crown land be encouraged, that, where appropriate, multiple use of Crown land be encouraged, that, where appropriate, Crown land should be used and managed in such a way that both the land and its resources are sustained in perpetuity, and that Crown land be occupied, used, sold, leased, licensed or otherwise dealt with in the best interests of the State consistent with the above principles.

Under the Draft Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Draft LEP) the precinct is zoned RE1 Public Recreation. The land to the east of the site that may be purchased in the future for possible addition to the recreational precinct, is also proposed as zoned RE1 Public Recreation in the Draft LEP 1717 8.3 Land Ownership Bolton Park/Robertson Oval Precinct

While the Crown owns the land, Clause 92 in the Crown Lands Act provides for the Crown to appoint a trustee that is a corporation to manage the reserve land. The reserve trust is: “charged with the care, control and management of any reserve (or any part of a reserve) of which it is appointed trustee.” Wagga Wagga City Council has been appointed as the reserve trust for Robertson Oval/Bolton Park.

All of the land in the precinct is Crown land and is owned by the State Government. The land is managed by Council.

Clause 95 of the Crown Lands Act enables the appointment of a corporation that includes a Council, to manage the affairs of the reserve trust. Wagga Wagga City Council has been appointed to manage the affairs of the trust.

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The lease for the South Wagga Bowling Club site is currently under review.

All of the land in the Exhibition Centre precinct is Council land. All licences for use of facilities is arranged through Council.

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9 Consultation In addition to the statutory consultation, Wagga Wagga City Council set out the consultation phases required for each of the master plans, which has comprised: •

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1. Wagga Tigers Australian Rules Football Club (including Wagga Tigers Netball Club) 2. Wagga & District Cricket Association 3. Wagga Wagga Tennis Association 4. Wagga Wagga Croquet Club 5. Wagga Junior Rugby League (plus relevant Clubs) 6. Wagga Basketball Association 7. Wagga Volleyball Association 8. Wagga Netball Association 9. Airborne Gymnastics 10. Skate Park Users 11. Wagga Swimming Club 12. Wagga Diving Club 13. Wagga Water Polo Club 14. Oasis Aquatic Centre Management 15. Bolton Park Stadium Supervisor 16. Wagga & District Soccer Association 17. NSW/ACT AFL Commission – Wagga Branch

1. Equex Outdoor Association 2. Wagga & District Cricket Association 3. Wagga Wagga Dressage Club 4. Wagga Senior Rugby League (plus relevant Clubs) 5. Wagga Junior Rugby League (plus relevant Clubs) 6. Wagga Netball Association 7. Wagga Polocrosse Club 8. Wagga Showjumping Club 9. Wagga Rodeo Club 10. National Horse Festival Committee 11. NSW/ACT AFL Commission – Wagga Branch

Other users 18. NSW Department of Lands 19. South Wagga Sports and Bowls Club 20. Conservation Volunteers House 21. PCYC – Police Citizens Youth Club

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Preliminary consultation was conducted with individual sporting clubs and other bodies identified above. The key issues raised during these consultations were: • Sporting clubs – identified ‘needs’ that related to the specific club. These included upgrades/new facilities and/or expansion to facilities. • NSW Land and Property Management Authority: o Opposes permanent parking on Bolton Park but would allow temporary overflow for large events. o Support removal of Conservation House. o Prefer the two liquor licences to be consolidated into one licence. o Retention of green space is favoured. o Supports expansion of lease boundary for Wagga bowling club redevelopment but not at the expense of the other sporting groups. • PCYC – interested in running Bolton Park Stadium. • Wagga Hospitality Group – would like to see a larger lease to enable their vision for redevelopment of the bowling club that would include a new club, multi-storey car park, ten pin bowling centre, and retention of two bowling greens or development of two new bowling greens. A full summary of issues raised by individuals during this consultation for Bolton Park/Robertson Oval and Wagga Wagga Exhibition Centre precincts can be found at Appendix 1. Note: Contact with the National Horse Festival Committee was unable to be made prior to the stakeholder consultation session. 9.2 Stakeholder Consultation Session The stakeholder consultation session was held in relation to both precincts on the evening of 10th September 2009 at Wagga Wagga City Council offices. The stakeholder consultation session was attended by 36 persons representing sporting/user groups or other stakeholders, 2 Council officers and 2 consultants. Issues raised included the following: • There is potential for a visual and pedestrian connection from the car park south between the oval and tennis courts. • It is a flawed premise to treat the Robertson Oval/Bolton Park precinct as separate halves (built area versus green space). • There was a debate about parking needs in relation to the Robertson Oval/Bolton Park precinct. There was support both for and against more parking. • Consideration should be given to fencing to the Sturt Highway to prevent children running on to the road. • The croquet club would like three croquet lawns. • The cycling club would like road infrastructure that would support a Criterium track at the Exhibition Centre. • The land comprising the Exhibition Centre site was bequeathed to Council for the purpose of equestrian activities. The use of land for other purposes is a “betrayal of trust”.

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Wagga Wagga Cycle Club – promoted a Criterium cycling track at the Exhibition Centre. NSW Land and Property Management Authority – advocates that Robertson Oval/Bolton Park precinct can accommodate the next Premier Sporting Venue (PSV) for Wagga Wagga. Wagga Wagga Junior Rugby League – envisages the Exhibition Centre will become a major sporting complex that is utilised by netball, junior and senior rugby league and horse associations.

9.3 Post-Exhibition Consultation Findings The draft Master Plan documentation was exhibited by Council over a four week period from 26th October until 20th November 2009. A total of 37 written submissions were made by sporting clubs/bodies, companies, and residents during the formal exhibition period on the Draft Bolton Park/Robertson Oval and Wagga Wagga Exhibition Centre Master Plans. A full summary of issues raised in submissions during this consultation for Bolton Park/ Robertson Oval and Wagga Wagga Exhibition Centre precincts can be found at Appendix 1. Robertson Oval/Bolton Park precinct – key issues • • • •

The need for 3 croquet courts/expansion of croquet facilities (17 submissions). Explicit support for Option B (12 submissions) and Option A (1 submission) Should be clear link with other Council strategic plans. Advocates redevelopment of the bowling club with a larger building envelope, strong pedestrian axes, and allow for future development of Bolton Park.

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Explicit support for Option B (2 submissions) and Option A (1 submission). There should be an Exhibition/Community/Entertainment precinct instead of a Premier Sporting Venue (PSV).

Key consultation data include: • 34 submissions received related to Robertson Oval/Bolton Park. • 8 submissions received related to the Exhibition Centre. • 9 submissions were made by a sporting club. • 1 submission was made by a private company. • 27 submissions were made by residents.

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10. The Master Plans The Master Plan provides design principles and illustrative options for the redevelopment of both Bolton Park/Robertson Oval and the Exhibition Centre. The aim of the plans will be to provide long term directions for the redevelopment of both sites in a manner that recognises the key demands, opportunities and constraints . They do not attempt to provide definitive designs for each site but establish a framework between the previous strategies and plans for both sites and the future physical works all which require detailed concept design and design development.

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Provide for a sporting facility that can host regional-level events for AFL, cricket, basketball, volleyball, swimming and diving, while still meeting local sporting needs. Provide for improvements which would allow for the current sporting groups to realise their facility needs for the precinct. Allow for dual use of facilities where possible. Encourage general community access to facilities. Enhance and take advantage of the close connections to the city centre and the Murrumbidgee River recreational corridor in terms of pedestrian linkages. Encourage high quality architecture in the precinct given the site’s proximity to a major highway that presents as a very public location. Visually unify the precinct using a consistent palette of public domain elements and planting. Provide for pedestrian, and where appropriate, vehicular, permeability across the precinct. Ensure that the current built form pattern in the precinct is largely maintained and that ‘over-development’ is avoided. Enhance the passive recreational opportunities in the precinct by the provision of amenities and landscape improvements.

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Make provision for a Premier Sporting Venue (PSV) that could host national, state and regional events for AFL, cricket, rugby league and rugby union that would enhance Wagga Wagga as a key sporting tourism and entertainment destination. The PSV could also host outdoor entertainment events. Provide for current sporting, equestrian and future recreational groups in the precinct in terms of facility provision and improvements. Allow for dual use of facilities where possible. Provide for pedestrian, and where appropriate, vehicular, permeability across the precinct. Provide for significant areas of car parking that would serve the overlapping time requirements for parking of co-located facilities. Provide for significant landscape improvements that includes perimeter planting to facilities, and shade trees to spectator areas and car parks.

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To maintain and improve the standards of the facilities within the park (lighting, playing surfaces, turf, amenities and alike) To consider both active and passive users of the park as a whole To provide a location for pre-season AFL and Cricket matches at Robertson Oval

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To maintain and upgrade pathways to a high standard and install park seating and signage that encourage access and use of the parklands To minimise the impacts of car parking on the public spaces

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To minimise the use of resources, particularly in relation to water and energy use, (and including investigations for water harvesting) To improve accessibility (see above) in relation to sustainable transport modes cycling, public transport and walking To ensure new buildings incorporate passive heating and cooling measures Adopt materials for pavements to minimise heat island effects and/or incorporate shade trees over large pavement areas Encourage local native plant species through their incorporation in landscape plans

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Bolton Park / Robertson Oval Options Two master planning options have been prepared for the long term development of Bolton Park. They provide alternatives for guiding Council in the provision of new and upgraded facilities for the site, and in a manner that builds upon the existing qualities of the parklands and consistent with development principles outlined above. Both aim to provide the opportunity for the upgrade of Robertson Oval to a standard sufficient to enable pre-season AFL and Cricket matches. A main driver for both options has been the retention of the balance between open landscape recreation area (to the east) and the more active playing area, recognising the competing demands of the users but also recognising that this park is an important passive open space area within the town centre. Each Option provides for expansion of facilities where possible including the Bolton Park Stadium and potential youth facility; expanded skate park; Aquatic Centre and maintains in as much as possible the current facilities on site. It provides for increases in parking within the footprint of the current developed area, and rationalises vehicle entrances on site. The overall aim of the proposed changes is to unify the whole parkland, providing good accessibility and connectivity and establishing a long term vision for Bolton Park.

In relation to the South Wagga Bowling Club, Option A retains the facility in its current configuration with potential expansion of the built area. Option B, which has synergies with an expanded Robertson Oval, requires a much larger footprint dislocating the Croquet Club from its current location to a location to the east.

Staging The redevelopment of the South Wagga Wagga bowling club under Option B including the expansion of the building footprint will necessitate the expansion of the oval; the relocation of 7 tennis courts; and relocation of the Croquet courts . It is important that the construction of the additional tennis courts and croquet club and greens commences and is completed prior to commencement of construction of the oval expansion and bowling club redevelopment. This is to ensure full usage of the facilities throughout works at the precinct. The redevelopment of the bowling club by a private company is proposed to include the development of a grandstand that will serve spectators for the oval.

There are two primary differences between the options. They relate to the scale of the redevelopment of (i) Robertson Oval; and (ii) the South Wagga Bowling Club. In relation to Robertson Oval, Option A provides for the upgrade of the existing facilities to a standard to enable pre-season fixtures including upgrade of playing surface, new lighting and amenities and improved spectator accessibility. The playing area however remains as it is today. The AFL have indicated that this would be acceptable but recognise that it is a compromise from what they believe to be a preferred playing area.

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12. Design Principles - Exhibition Centre 12.1 Active Sports Precinct:

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Utilise the availability of space at the Centre to ensure adequate separation between facilities and to create a major destination for active sports.

Seek to maintain and build upon the range of facilities and uses within the park in a manner which: - maximises the space available; - co-locates complementary uses; - ensures adequate separation of uses.

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To enable safe traffic access to the Centre, and safe pedestrian accessibility to the facilities within the Centre to meet the requirements of the key sports user groups.

To open up and make accessible all areas of the park either visually or physically where appropriate; and to maximise access for people with disabilities.

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Exhibition Centre Options The two Master Planning options for the Exhibition Centre build upon the structure and establishment of key facilities including the Wagga Wagga Netball Centre, Senior Rugby League (McDonalds Park) and the imminent commencement of the Junior Rugby League Playing Fields. A key element of both options is locating a Premier Sports Venue (PSV) as part of the Exhibition Centre to be developed as a long term goal for the City of Wagga Wagga. This is seen as a venue to hold major sporting and cultural events, with an aim to provide a venue with a capacity to hold 20,000+ spectators. Whilst seen as a long term element of the plan, it is considered important to establish sound planning principles and appropriate areas to enable more detailed planning and (subject to funding) construction. Both options incorporate relocation of the equestrian facilities from their current locations. Option A relocates these facilities east of Marshalls Creek, to land currently in private ownership, but anticipated as “Open Space” through the planning process. Option B anticipates the relocation of equestrian facilities to a site shared with Charles Sturt University. The PSV in either location would still allow major equestrian events to be held within the stadium, in accordance with Council’s desire to see equestrian events remain on site from time to time. The potential redevelopment of a PSV east of Marshalls Creek, in Option B, is a preferred scenario. This allows sufficient space and accommodation for car parking without impacting too greatly on the potential for Rugby League and Netball to grow, and minimising potential conflicts between users. The major changes proposed to the current user facilities, incorporated in both options include: •

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1. New road entry design 2. Perimeter fencing 3. 5 new netball courts 4. Edge planting to Kooringal Road 5. Resurfacing and levelling of existing netball courts

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11. Expanded spectator embankment to senior rugby league 12. New roadway connection 13. Sealed car parking/roadways incorporating water sensitive urban design initiatives

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14. New roadway connection 15. Criterium track 16. Potential for pedestrian footbridge over Marshalls Creek

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Wagga Wagga City Council Bolton Park/Robertson Oval & Exhibition Centre Masterplans

February 2010

APPENDIX 1 - CONSULTATION INDIVIDUAL STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION Stakeholder Name Wagga Rugby League -

Stakeholder Representatives Darryl Kelly

Date 29/07/09

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Senior Rugby League (SRL) has been at the Exhibition Centre for 12 months. Juniors will be at the site next year. 1,500–1,600 people are the maximum number of people attending a regular competition game at the Senior Rugby League (SRL) field and crowd size is much larger for Group 9 Grand Final games. SRL sub-surface drainage is already in place. Currently no team trains on the field in order to maintain the surface. Club supports the precinct as the site for the PSV location. Current agreement with Council as the “preferred user” for the SRL field from 1 February – 30 September. Council maintains the field surface and the group maintains the broader area.

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• Bowling Club site lessee

Charles Morton Neil Mangelsdorf

29/07/09

Face-to-face interview

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Car parking – if Juniors and Netballers play at same time then parking and congestion will be a big issue. The netball carpark is full and cannot be used for rugby league purposes. There is no space in the Senior Rugby League (SRL) ground for additional amenities, eg. Toilets – currently need to site toilet trailer outside ground for large matches. There is no room for additional spectator facilities within existing boundaries including outdoor spectator mounds and grandstand. There are currently 360 seats in grandstand and club would like 500 seats. At previous site had 800 seats and would sell between 600-800 seats per game. There are no change rooms for females (Aus Tag players). There are currently no warm-up grounds for Seniors. Possible to move southern road out at the location of the SRL field to accommodate additional spectator mounds and amenity facilities. Spectator mounds (embankment) work well for spectators. Additional amenities could be sited to east of SRL oval. Warm-up grounds can be accommodated on the Juniors fields, so that 3 fields are occupied by Seniors and 5 fields by the Juniors. Provide traffic access at rail crossing (southwestern corner). Proponent considers current lease boundary is not large enough – would like to see land

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Tracey Peeck

29/07/09

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David Skinner

29/07/09

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club site. 18 months to gain approvals to develop the site. Wagga is in lowest zone for poker machines in NSW – currently has less than half of that of Albury. Sees AFL oval as integral to new club. Proportion of revenue and gaming license and gaming will go into club. Club has 35 members. Previous facility for Polocrosse was 20 acres comprising Bowman Reserve – with transportable amenities block. New members wanted to move to the Exhibition Centre. Current facility is the Euberta Recreation Grounds (Crown land managed by Council). Costs associated with event include $1,000 for ambulance to be on site (mandatory). Hold a carnival once a year for the South-West Slopes ‘zone’ where there are 7 clubs. Club currently uses the Senior Rugby League (SRL) field. Junior and SRL clubs fall under Country Rugby League. Currently the SRL field does not have adequate lighting to meet TV standards. McDonalds sponsor - $50,000 over 5 years. Current competitions comprise: o Primary/secondary

associated with the bowling greens, the AFL Tigers, the Croquet Club and access road, assumed as part of their development site. Proposal incorporated new club fronting side street; indoor ten-pin bowling centre on corner; car parking fronting the main road; two-storey carpark over croquet green and demolished Conservation House; the two bowling greens retained on the condition that Council doesn’t require more car parking than currently proposed.

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Council charge too much to use land at the Equex site (‘user charges’) which means group cannot afford to use it ($1,600 over two days). Group needs four fields, horse yards and amenities block. Current location has no showers. Group is unable to put in grant to fund amenities block unless it is associated with grounds. They would like to investigate with Council a lease to include the grounds. Euberta Reserve (next to Euberta Grounds) is an ideal location for the club. Club intends to put in lease for front part.

Club is in need of land to north (28m) for spectator mound and another to the south. Further amenities are required to the east of the field. The field (surface and dimensions) are sufficient for club games. However, installation of subsurface drainage to the SRL field has left raised areas (lines) that are in need of ‘laser level’. The size of the field meets NRL standards but surface is inadequate. Criticisms that sidelines are too close to fence –

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Present Situation competition shields; Mortimer Shields (weekday); o Seniors Championship. Club is encouraging ‘gala days’ that organises the succession of Juniors (on Junior Rugby league fields) through to Seniors (on SRL field) all in one day – a ‘family day’. Sited at Bolton Park with 21 tennis courts (7 clay and remaining synthetic grass) and a clubhouse. Club pays lease agreement fee and maintain the facilities themselves. On Saturday mornings the Junior competitions utilise all courts in Wagga. The top floor of clubhouse is leased to the Southern Sports Academy (coordinate programs for tennis, hockey, etc). Club is most major tennis club in Wagga with the most members and holds the biggest night competitions. o

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Wilma Skipper Nicole Bouffler Bruce Vonarx

29/07/09

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although it meets requirements. Concerned that Cricket may lose cricket pitches at Staunton Park and will move to the JRL fields. If this is the case, then will need to move sand in and out. Investigating CRL championships. Last year this was held in Orange.

The club would not like to lose any courts and nor would they like to move to the Equestrian Centre. RTA was investigating closing the access road to Edward Street. Current grant from Sport and recreation ($13,000) to upgrade western court to be ‘Exhibition Court’ (finals court) - but Council will not let this proceed until issue of expansion of Robertson Oval is resolved. This court will be larger than the others. The lighting was put in 20-30 years ago. Lights are needed for games on Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs. lighting needs to be upgraded but costs $20,000 light to fix. The clubhouse was built 30 years ago and has no disabled access facilities; the external walls need repainting. The kitchen is currently being renovated. Courts facing highway are in bad condition and need upgrading. Very little parking immediately associated with the courts, although sometimes they use the carpark to Morgan Street. Carparking next to tennis courts can be used by soccer players. Drainage issue to east of courts. RTA looking at providing new access from carpark (off Morgan Street). Courts are conveniently located within walking distance of motels. ‘Tennis Australia’ can offer grants for upgrading

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Wagga Netball Association

Roz Addison

29/07/09

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Craig Anderson

29/07/09

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The Netball Association moved to the Exhibition Centre in 2001. Association currently has 1,500 members which comprises 20 clubs. There are currently 17 netball courts on the Exhibition Centre site. Hold competitions on Tuesday night and Saturdays from 9am to 6pm. Lighting is good. Netball has their own canteen and do not use rugby’s facilities. During weekdays, school buses drop off near site which is good for access to netball training. Schools currently use the courts during the week. Netball carpark has 220 car spaces on sealed surface. There is an unsealed overflow area. Basketball wanted to jointly build an indoor stadium with netball, comprising 2 netball courts, 2 basketball courts and 2 multipurpose courts. Volleyball has been at Bolton Park for 32 years. The club currently has 130 members and has the potential to expand. The existing stadium currently caters for 2 courts for use by volleyball. However, 5 indoor courts are needed. Ideally 3 of these should be competition-size courts. The current two courts are capable

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Surface of current courts is worse than at Robertson Oval – the surface of the courts has ‘moved’ a lot. The subsequent filling with tar has made the courts very slippery after rain and there is a lot of water left on courts. All major senior competitions inter-state are held indoors. Currently academy games are held outside Wagga. Vehicular access to courts is a concern. Cars currently speed over the embankment so that cars turning out of netball courts are not visible until over the embankment. When JRL begins games the traffic situation will be chaotic. Would like two indoor courts that will be netballspecific, behind the amenities building to the south. There is space for 5 outdoor courts to the north of the existing netball courts. Indoor courts would enable attraction of Stateleague, exhibition games.

More storage space is required, to be approximately twice the current size, around 50m x 40m in area. The required size of indoor courts is 18m x 19m, while the size of outdoor courts is 16m x 8m. They would like 3m between courts and 5m at the ends. The outdoor court would require a synthetic hob on the edge, around 200m³ of sand, and 100m of synthetic kerb. Volleyball are interested in two areas: current Bolton Park stadium facility and to the west/south

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Wagga Dressage Club

Ros Pullen

29/07/09

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of holding competitions. The courts are used by volleyball on Thursday nights (and basketball other nights). Volleyball use the stadium 34 weeks/year, with breaks for holidays. The current playing surface is good. Club is aware re-roofing will occur at the end of their season so as to not interfere with their operation. Albury have been operating a 4side outdoor volleyball competition.

The Dressage Club currently occupy a portion of the Exhibition Centre site. They have booked dates for next year. The completion of the warm-up arena (sand surface) has enabled the increase in membership numbers. The club holds 4 definite competitions per year. A championship is held over 2 days. Further to this event are training days, clinics and judges school which are held at a private residence, because to hire out the dressage site, the whole area is needed to be hired out and this is expensive. The dressage site can fit 4 arenas but it is classed as 3 arenas. The cars and floats currently park in the location of the “potential camping area”.

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of the Oasis Aquatic Centre. Wish to pursue land surrounding Oasis for outdoor beach volleyball, comprising two sand courts, for use in the summertime. Ideal configuration for indoor courts would be 4 across the back and 1 across the front. Require at least 3 indoor competition sized courts – to attract tournaments with teams from other cities. 50m x 40m optimum size. Would like kiosk at the front entry. There is the possibility of the outdoor volleyball area to be used for other purposes when there are no children around – the internal posts could be removed and a (high) shade structure could be installed. The current facilities at Equex are “just adequate” for Wagga competitions but under-sized to hold state championships. Would like to hold State Championships such as Bathurst and Tamworth currently do. For this need yards, stables, wash bay area, and camping facilities. They can hire the amenities block at the SRL field. The wash bay area comprises simply a slab of cement, drainage and taps. The Council can pump out water on competition days. There are no current issues with road access. It is a State rule not to put up temporary yards. However, if cannot tie a horse to a float, then they cannot come and compete. 4 competition arenas are needed that are each 60m x 20m with 15m in between. In addition are required 2 warm-up arenas that ideally have some separation. The ideal total site size is 19,000m².

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Wagga Junior Rugby League

Chris Mooney

29/07/09

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Grant Geaghan

29/07/09

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Competitions are always held on Sundays. SRL will move their days so as not to operate on the same days as dressage. A local competition will hold 80 horses; with Wagga hosting a regional competition there will be 140-150 horses; while a State championship will host 300 horses. Staunton Park is no longer used by rugby league. Wagga Junior Rugby League (WJRL) has 4 clubs. The role of the WJRL is to organise games and referees. Amenities block is currently being constructed. Irrigation and couch grass has been laid. Application is with Council for a 6 foot boundary fence for volunteers to erect. The fencing is only needed for two boundaries (other two already have it). Juniors are 6 – 15 years olds. The Grand Final is held at the Seniors ground. The canteen is run by individual clubs. Competition day is typically 10am – 2pm (and sometimes (9am to 3:30pm). There is potential for a mid-week club. Previous consultations conducted by John Allen looked at similar size town. The pitch at Robertson Oval is great, particularly now as a roller

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The carpark needs to be sealed and lighting installed. The Seniors need a warm-up field. They will most likely use the Junior fields for this purpose. So gates to the access road need to be installed accordingly. Traffic is a big issue. As Juniors could cross to the Seniors field after their game, it is important to have a safe road crossing. A gate/s (control point) needs to be installed. Council should consult regarding the name of the Junior rugby league fields. Name should have significance. WJRL would like to see trees and shrubs established to boundaries for ‘beautification’. The Junior fields can comprise 2 x international fields; 4 x mod-fields; and 2 x mini fields. The Seniors field can serve as an additional international field.

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has been purchased. There are change room facilities under Robertson Oval grandstand. Wagga Cricket has: o 6 clubs o 30 senior teams o 30 junior teams

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Lyndal AppletonSeymour

29/07/09

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Melissa McCauley

29/07/09

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Robert Sims & Ben Creighton

30/07/09

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The Equex Outdoor Association currently does not have only equine interests – they represent all groups who want to use the site. They wish to attract events to the precinct – regional and state. Basketball do not use their facility all of the time – 5 nights a week (and volleyball uses it other nights). There is little day usage of the facility. New lighting and a balustrade to the viewing areas will soon be installed in the basketball arena.

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down a major ground while it is being constructed. There is no need to upgrade Robertson Oval for cricket except the light towers. Could put wickets in Junior Rugby League fields – a turf wicket in the middle of the ovals. Support the PSV as cricket could put a pitch here. However, their view is that 90% of the time they would have minimal chance of use of the ground, as is currently the case with the Tigers at Robertson Oval. Ideally cricket would like their own ovals so then could host state and national titles. The lighting to the carpark is a major concern – require them to be left on until 9pm for safe departure. There is a lack of a noticeable front entrance with signage and an office area. There is no access available to male toilets in stadium weekends and afterhours and so all members need to use female toilets as unisex toilets. Would like site to be multi-purpose. Would like to see other events such as concerts held on the site. The Equex Outdoor Association has $300,000 to spend on equine facilities. Airborne Gymnastics’ access to change room facilities is problematic – they have to exit their building, walk outside past the basketball, to the front of the stadium – 30m walk uncovered walk. Current roof of basketball courts does not meet stormwater requirements. A grant has been obtained to replace roof and the solar heating panels for the pool are moving on to the oasis Aquatic Centre roof. It is currently dangerous for people exiting from

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Grant Marsden

30/07/09

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The then Department of Land and Water Conservation feedback into the 2000 Masterplan is mostly relevant. All of Robertson Oval/Bolton Park site is Crown land. The bulk of Bolton Park is dedicated for Public Recreation and can only be used for that purpose. If any other purpose is proposed then it will need to be approved by Crown Lands and leased to the user/proponent by Crown Lands. Council is the trustee of land dedicated for recreation use. There have been recent amendments to the Crown Lands Act, which permit Department of Lands to lease land outside of ‘public recreation’ use/purpose. The Department has the ability in terms of Section 34A of the Crown Lands Act to redirect funds from the leasing of Crown Reserves towards the ongoing management instead of wholly to Consolidated Revenue. This is a distinct possibility with

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the basketball courts and crossing to the carpark when this is where the cars also exit from the carpark, and cars are not visible. Change rooms in the playing fields are public facilities but the ones in the stadium are not. The skateboarders use these. There is a need to upgrade the front of the stadium. A proper entry/exit is needed for gymnastics. A new office could be built to the east of the current facility and change rooms to the east. The Crown opposes permanent parking on land except the old netball courts which they relaxed last masterplan. They support temporary use of playing fields for parking for events. Lands were not supportive of Option 3 in the last Masterplan All leases and licences should be in accordance with the Crown Lands Act. They would like to see all groups under a formal arrangement (lease or licence). The Department does not favour the 2 existing liquor licences in this area and if this can be consolidated this would be favourable. Support the removal of Conservation House. The Department is wholly supportive of some form of sustainable commercial development being permissible on but not limited to the site of the South Wagga Bowling Club. This development must be complimentary to the surrounding precinct. There is no issue with granting a larger lease for the club than the current size, subject to it supporting the balance of the area. The retention of the green space on the eastern side is favoured and its use as a detention basin to resolve Council’s planning issues is opposed. If Council will use land as a detention basin they

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Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC)

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Peter Cook

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30/07/09

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regard to the Bowling club site.

should purchase it.

The facilities used by PCYC in Orange and Young were built by Council and the PCYC manage these. They would like to do the same at Bolton Park. The PCYC target young but are not limited to youth. PCYC have funding for a manager role and two police officers work on site. Last year membership was 1,000 and this year it is 640. The membership expires annually.

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30/07/09

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The PCYC is currently based on Gurwood Street. Their existing facility is not centrally located, there is a lack of public transport and it is surrounded by an ageing population. The PCYC currently own this site. The only proceeds the PCYC could put towards an upgrade of the Bolton Park stadium would be from proceeds of selling their current site. PCYC had $200,000 to put towards an upgrade to the facility prior to the last masterplan, but this is no longer available. Their current facility meets their space requirements but it is ageing and requires a lot of maintenance. Their current facility comprises: o 1x indoor basketball court; o Administration, toilets o 3 activity rooms – boxing, weights, multipurpose o Meeting room o After school and vacation care Should PCYC be able to move to Bolton Park, their requirements would be: o Additions for martial arts, boxing, drop-in space Double basketball court PCYC run AusTag – so this and any other outdoor activities would want to run at Bolton Park. The PCYC always has organised activities, for example, basketball, and so their users do not drop-in to the facilities. 3 days a week they have school groups coming in to use basketball courts.

The back access to the pool is the Robertson Oval access. This is the emergency access to the pool and for deliveries of chemicals and waste

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The Diving Club is almost defunct. The diving pool is only used at times when Oasis have extra staff on. The outdoor pool is used by water polo and they train in the diving pool. The gym has their own change room facilities.

removal. There can be semi-trailers traversing this access for chemical deliveries and removal. In summer there are deliveries weekly for chemicals and in the winter they occur fortnightly. There is funding for a chemical storage shed but the siting has not been resolved. This requires direct access off Fitzhardinge Street, which would require removal of Conservation House. Robertson Oval access – cars are parked to one side which makes it congested. The outdoor pool does not have a grandstand, shade, outdoor change rooms or toilets. Would like the Aquatic Centre to incorporate a ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ precinct. Currently leasing the gym but would like to take it back to be run by Council, as pools don’t make money but gyms do. This could then reduce the pool’s subsidy. Relocate the café to have street access. A crèche, and physiotherapy/rehabilitation facilities are required in the Oasis facility. Would like to redevelop the shop. ‘Learn to Swim’ needs to expand – there is currently a problem with lane allocation that is required for members of the public. The outdoor playground associated with the oasis facility is only accessible from within the pool. The fence surrounding it currently permits access around to the rear of the pool facility which is not desirable. There is the opportunity to move the fence out to the road and accommodate a ‘water play’ area. In association with the playground, a ‘liberty swing’ will be developed, that accommodates a person on a wheelchair. Disable parking bays are required close to the pool. There is the possibility of covering the 50m outdoor pool to enable winter use. And opportunity to replace the wave pool with a water

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Rob Housden & Geoff Condron

30/07/09

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Gary Buchanan & Luke Olsen

30/07/09

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The group was recently established as a formal user group to represent the kids. Organise annual skate event as part of the youth festival. Genelle Mullins is the Council officer organising the youth festival. The facility can be used by 50-60 kids at one time but it is a small space. It is used by bike riders, scooters, roller bladers and skaters. Some users of the facility are in competitions in Sydney and Melbourne. Wagga youth can travel to Cootamundra, Leeton and Albury for the day to use their skate facilities. These facilities also have areas of dirt which bikers can shape. Primary concern is to retain their ground at Robertson Oval as their current facility. Concerned that they may not continue to be the sole user of the oval which currently provides them flexibility of use. Robertson Oval has more sponsorship (enabled through signage at ground) than a privatelyowned ground. Would like to bring AFL pre-season game to oval – and need lights for this. This would mean catering for

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slide which the community supports. Possibility of accommodating beach volleyball in strip of land currently a park and incorporation of fitness stations. Facility built a long time ago and so the size does not meet needs. Would like to see the skate facility expanded and diversified, with asphalt path around it for small kids and seating for parents. The current lighting is adequate except for the back of the facility where another light is needed, so that area can be seen by the police at night. Another bowl is needed – at least half the size of the existing bowl. Would like a bike circuit between 600m – 1,200m long – this would be better accommodated at the Equestrian site.

Lighting needs upgrading. Need the required surrounding facilities for crowd capacity (amenities – eg bar)

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Doug Priest, Paul Lucas & Robert Hughes

30/07/09

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up to 10,000 people (including food and drink). Currently pre-season goes to Narrandra. It is played February-March and must be at twilight. It does not matter to AFL where in Wagga a ground that meets preseason requirements is sited, as long as they have facilities that meet pre-season requirements. 8,000-10,000 people have attended pre-season games at Narrandra over the past two years. So adequate parking needs to be catered for such an event. The previous correspondence to Council that was provided late last year still stands. Confirmation of funds ($100,000) for additional seating by AFL NSWACT. There are 5 AFL clubs in Wagga. A Tigers meeting sought to develop a vision for Robertson Oval precinct and look at how it can benefit the city; An oval is needed that will attract AFL games; the current width of the oval is not what it should be. The Cricket Club do not have any facilities – they do not store anything at Robertson Oval precinct. Club has funded: o Lighting o Scoreboard o Netball facilities o Ladies change facilities (in grandstand)

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Require 5m on edge of ground (it is currently marked at 3.5m) for insurance purposes. There are no facilities (eg. Change rooms) associated with netball court. Would like repositioned netball courts sited behind their clubhouse and needs two courts in total with a north-south aspect. After rain the ladies toilets are under water. The playing fields should have fencing for safety because of proximity to busy roads. The main entry to Robertson Oval should be via old netball courts (across carpark), however need access for deliveries for clubrooms. Dual access is needed for the Oasis and clubhouse. Coach and press box could be placed above the clubhouse. By reorientating the oval can achieve the required

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Amanda & John Norman, Michael McCormick

30/07/09

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space for AFL matches. A re-orientation would assist in preventing balls going on to the highway. The western edge tennis courts could be relocated. Would like to see another similar-sized field to Robertson Oval in playing fields with amenities (toilets, change facilities and canteen). Possibility for old netball courts used as carpark could accommodate a multi-storey carpark. Would like to see addition to Bolton Park stadium to provide additional indoor netball courts. Bolton Park stadium has outlived its purpose – although has 2 courts, when there is a spectator game becomes 1 court and the spectator facilities are not good. Participate in Southern Junior League (regional competition) but cannot host it because facilities do not meet requirements. Similarly cannot host carnivals but do participate in them. Change rooms are insufficient – there are only mens and ladies toilets and one shower. Stadium is locked during the week and so this is difficult for nominations. There are no canteen facilities. The sport could continue to grow (for example, by tapping into schools) but there are insufficient facilities. Better lighting is needed to the carpark. At least two more indoor courts are desired, and at least two compliant with State league court regulations. The ability to host Southern junior League events (Under 10’s to 18’s) would bring hundreds of people to Wagga and raise revenue for the city. Also desired would be two outdoor courts with permanent lines and portable rings, for use in summer. Parking is not a major concern. Members usually

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Donna Baker

28/08/09

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in 1949. Club is celebrating 100 year anniversary this year (previously sited at Baylis Street). The Croquet Club currently has 60 members and membership has been growing. The club is used weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays by club members. And there are school groups using it during the day. Current facility comprises two full courts and 1 smaller lawn (practice court). Many games are currently played on half lawns in order to accommodate all members. In October will be held a tournament that needs to be restricted to 12 participants. Clubhouse comprises a kitchen and toilet. Storage areas were added to the exterior. A competition game usually lasts 2.5 hours but new forms of croquet are emerging. A recycled water irrigation system has been installed. Currently use the majority of the Bolton Park playing fields. It is currently agreed they can use half of No. 1 area and they wish to expand their area to include all of No.1 area. A meeting was held with Council last week to investigate expansion. The club uses the playing fields every Saturday from 8am to 1pm and one afternoon per week.

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park in street or in lane at Robertson Oval. Croquet on a bowling lawn is not compatible – a croquet lawn has longer grass. Lawns should be configured north-south – so could align courts into Oasis land. At least one additional court is required and then could host more tournaments. This could be accommodated in space currently occupied by Conservation House. Required court dimensions are 35 x 28 yards. Ideally would like two toilets including one to be disabled. Can use grandstand toilets when these are open but usually they are locked. Would not object to being relocated as long as they were provided at least the same facilities, (including clubhouse and a storeroom) and could retain the use of the Council greenkeeper who maintains the grounds. Lighting would be desirable.

The current amenities block in the Bolton Park fields is never locked. This means that on Saturday mornings there can be beer bottles etc in there and the club has to clean it up prior to kids arriving. The whole surface needs regrading and resurfacing because there are holes in it. The club marks the field for Saturday games but use by others turns the surface to dirt. Parking is not an issue as games are staggered.

Stakeholder Name

Stakeholder Representatives

Date

Consultation Method •

Present Situation

Constraints & Opportunities

A school uses the playing fields on Thursday’s and rugby league also use the fields. There are no problems with sharing with these other groups in terms of time allocation.

Parking is adjacent to tennis courts, on the highway or next to the stadium. Would like to expand their playing area to all of No. 1. New amenities required which would include toilets, change rooms, storage and canteen facilities. More seating and bins are required.

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• Tennis Australia – Community Tennis Officer

Nicole Bouffler

29/07/09

Wagga Badminton

Michael Ryne

28/08/09

Face-to-face interview with Wagga Wagga Tennis Association Telephone interview

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See Wagga Wagga Tennis Association above.

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The Badminton Club only operates as a social club – there are no competitions. They use the Bolton Park Stadium for their games. Depending on how many people turn up to a game, they cans use one basketball court or both. There are typically between 12 – 20 people who turn up for social games. The club has existed for 100 years and currently has 300-400 members. The current facilities are good – they use both the indoor and outdoor pool in summer. Outdoor pool closes March and reopens in October. They are one of two swim clubs who use the facility – the other is the Asthma Swim Club. They use facility 2 days week and Wagga Swim club use it 6 days week. They currently do not have a

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Wagga Wagga Swimming & Life Saving Club

Barb Blondinau

01/09/09

Telephone interview

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There are no constraints to the operation of the facilities by badminton. There were no identified improvements etc that the group need to be made to the stadium. The current facilities meet all of their requirements.

The current office cannot seat 6 people comfortably and so their meetings (monthly committee meetings etc) are held off-site. They are in need of more storage space, particularly if the office will be taken away from them. The storage requirements are 3m x 3m and needs to be lockable and ideally located on the pool deck next to the 25m pool.

Stakeholder Name

Stakeholder Representatives

Date

Consultation Method

Present Situation

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Wagga Wagga Water Polo Inc.

Anthony Paul

01/09/09

Telephone interview

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• • Wagga Diving Club Conservation Volunteers House

Elizabeth Rorrison Drew English – Regional Manager

01/09/09 01/09/09

Telephone interview Telephone interview

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clubroom which was promised to them. Instead they were given a small room at the back of the centre however they have be informed that they will be asked to vacate the premises without a replacement room. Council wants someone to pay at market rates for the room. The Swim Club is a not for profit club and they do a lot of fundraising. Training occurs Sunday morning in the main pool (50m outdoor) and a few nights of the week in the diving pool. The indoor 25m pool is not deep enough for water polo use. The outdoor pool (50m) is used for games on Mon/Tues/Wed nights in the summer. Current events attracting participants from outside Wagga comprise an allegiance with Canberra and Albury for an annual event and a State Championship for boys is held. A School Spectacular is held once a year where all Wagga schools come together to compete. “Flipper Ball” is held for 8-12 year olds. Summer-based competition is held October to March. No issues were cited. Conservation House currently suits their needs. It is in a great location, central town and close to public transport (volunteers don’t have cars).

Constraints & Opportunities

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Short of redeveloping the whole Aquatic Centre (they would like an indoor 50m pool), the current facilities meet the club’s requirements. There are no issues with change rooms.

Charity is currently reviewing their operations and they are looking to withdraw because there is very little work due to the drought. So they may withdraw from Wagga Wagga altogether.

Stakeholder Name

Stakeholder Representatives

Date

Consultation Method

Present Situation •

Wagga Showjumpin g Club

Karen Churchill

01/09/09

Telephone interview

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• Wagga Rodeo Club

Reg Rynehart Secretary

08/09/09

Telephone interview

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• National Horse Festival contact (not operating)

Penny Lamont

Not interview ed

Their current lease runs from November to November. The club used Field 2A on the Exhibition Centre site. They also previously had dressage arena space. The Exhibition Centre site in terms of location, suits them. The club has been established for 60 years. It has been 2-3 years since the rodeo club have been at Exhibition Centre. They had their own arena there. Prior to this, the club was located 8km outside Wagga before Council moved them to the Exhibition Centre. They hold an annual rodeo.

Constraints & Opportunities

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There is a current lack of facilities. Required are: o camping facilities (events are held over 2 days) o yards for horses o electricity connection points o roads that can take trucks o shower and toilet facilities The location at Exhibition Centre suits the club well. The lack of power and toilet facility provision on the site prevents the site from being viable for use by the club. The club would otherwise need to hire generators and toilet facilities which are too expensive. Power is needed for lights for arena and office, and for the PA system. The arena is best supplied by stock contractors rather than Council. The club is not interested in camping facilities. The club provides a mobile office.

Left phone message and sent email to arrange interview

Summary of Submissions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Formal Exhibition of Robertson Oval/Bolton Park Master Plan and Exhibition Park Master Plan N o.

Submitter Category

Master Plan

Key Sporting Interest

Key Issue

Summary of Issues

Response

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Sport in general

Supports Option B - Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Supports Option B - would attract national and state events; redevelopment of bowling club would provide first class facilities; ten pin bowling centre would support PSV philosophy.

Noted

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Sport in general

Supports Option B - Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Supports Option B - would attract national and state events; redevelopment of bowling club would provide first class facilities; ten pin bowling centre would support PSV philosophy.

Noted

Club

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Supports Option B if 3 croquet courts are provided

The growing popularity of croquet means 3 courts are required.

Locate 3 courts in Bolton Park.

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Croquet needs 3 courts

Perception that all sporting clubs are benefiting except croquet; club needs 3 croquet courts; Option B - suggest relocating croquet grounds to No. 1 and beach volleyball at No. 9.

As above

Club

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Croquet needs 3 courts

Option A - 1. Establish a third east-west court at area of cottage (to be demolished) and form two new east-west courts. 2. Move whole croquet complex to area no. 1 with a third court and new clubhouse built close to storage shed. Locate beach volleyball to area 9. Option B - 1. The club gave conditional written support to the South Wagga Wagga Bowling Club expansion if croquet is relocated with provision of a third court. The South Wagga Club should pay for a third croquet court. 2. Relocate to area No. 1.

As above

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Submitter Category

Master Plan

Key Sporting Interest

Key Issue

Summary of Issues

Response

Club

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Croquet needs 3 courts

1. Membership has expanded meaning two courts are no longer sufficient. Club wants to hold a four-day carnival and has had to turn away interstate players because 2 courts will not accommodate them all. 2. The master plan has reduced the existing playing area in Option B (to 1 and 2/3 courts) which would means the club could not hold any events. 3. Recommend developing 3 courts closer to Oasis and relocating beach volleyball to Skate Park. 4. The club has existed for over 100 years and deserves the same respect as other sports.

As above

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Sport in general

Should be clear link with other Council strategic plans; priority list of works for grant applications; & rework of principles.

Methodology on how priority list of works were derived is needed. There is no clear link with other Council strategic plans to inform facilities, functions and activities. Master planning process has been largely about consulting with current user groups about current and future needs and accommodating them. New principles are suggested. Pedestrian and vehicle management plan is needed. Does not cater for marginal sports (croquet, equestrian) at expense of large event sports. Relocate these off-site. A new toilet block at Robertson Oval should not present as a blank wall.

Noted. There is currently not an alternative site for croquet and therefore the sport needs to be accommodated at Robertson Oval/Bolton Park. We note the principles however it is considered these are not necessary for the master plan.

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Sport in general

Supports Option B - Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Supports Option B - would attract national and state events; redevelopment of bowling club would provide first class facilities; ten pin bowling centre would support PSV philosophy.

Noted

Resident (Croquet member)

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Croquet needs 3 courts

Option A - Area 1 would be ideal place for 3 croquet courts and new clubhouse. Growing membership and wanting to hold events to attract inter-state players means 3 courts are required.

Option A - Remove existing parking to the bowling club for the third court.

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Submitter Category

Master Plan

Key Sporting Interest

Key Issue

Summary of Issues

Response

Resident (Croquet member)

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Croquet needs 3 courts

Croquet should be afforded the same attention as high profile sports. Three croquet courts would mean an end to 'modified' play and bring carnivals to the City.

Locate 3 courts in Bolton Park.

Club

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Tennis

Supports Option B if the 7 relocated courts are built before other courts are removed and contain features of existing courts. The Association needs 21 courts at all times to ensure competition, large tournaments and the earning capacity of manager/coaches is not disadvantaged.

Noted. The 7 new courts will at least meet current standards. The development phasing will ensure the 7 new courts are completed prior to demolition of courts that are to be removed.

Resident (Croquet member)

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Supports Option 2 if the 7 relocated courts are built before other courts are removed & contain features of existing courts. Croquet needs expanded facilities

High profile sports should not be able to be expanded at the expense of lesser known sports. Membership of the club is growing and expanded croquet facilities are needed. This would mean an end to 'modified' play.

As above

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Sport in general

Supports Option B - Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Supports Option B - would attract national and state events; redevelopment of bowling club would provide first class facilities; ten pin bowling centre would support PSV philosophy.

Noted

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Submitter Category

Master Plan

Key Sporting Interest

Key Issue

Summary of Issues

Response

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval & Exhbition Centre

Sport in general

Supports neither option believes a Exhibition/Com munity/Entertain ment precinct should be developed instead of the PSV

Believes an Exhibition/Community/Entertainment precinct should be developed instead of the PSV at the Exhibition Centre, which would cater for some thirty major events a year instead of two football games a year. The Mayor has publicly announced the PSV will be at Robertson Oval. $3 million should not be spent on Robertson Oval for a "facelift". Robertson Oval should not house all facilities but selected facilities should be relocated. Believe croquet should be granted 3 courts. Believes that allocating $3 million to Robertson Oval automatically makes it the PSV. However it adjoins a road with highest traffic volumes in Wagga - so would welcome views of Council's Planning Department, the RTA, and the police. The 'PSV Audit' does not compare different locations and is thus flawed. An assessment is needed that analyses the options, a strategy to allocate possible facilities, their cost, location and an appraisal of benefits, etc.

Noted. The proposal for an entertainment quarter would have to be supported by a needs assessment which is not within the scope of work of the master plan project. Robertson Oval is in need of a refurbishment and considering it is a significant recreational precinct that is located immediately adjacent to the town centre, it is therefore reasonable to allocate $3 million for upgrade works. Croquet will be provided 3 courts in Bolton Park Option B.

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Submitter Category

Master Plan

Key Sporting Interest

Key Issue

Summary of Issues

Response

Club

Exhibition Centre

Rugby league

Supports Option B - Exhibition Centre

Amendments will be made to the record of consultation. Option B plan will be amended to show "D" shaped PSV.

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Croquet needs 3 courts

Clarifications required to the record of consultation in exhibited master plan document. Supports Option B for Exhibition Centre. Believes the allocated funds for Robertson Oval should be for a long term use at the Exhibition Centre. Based on cost estimates for Robertson Oval, a new oval at the Exhibition Centre would only be $5.124m including a new change facility. Would prefer the PSV as a "D" shape facility rather than an oval to ensure it can accommodate rectangular playing fields. The expansion of McDonalds Park to the north should be expedited as presently only minimal facilities are provided; there is an urgent need for storage; and service access is needed to the change rooms. If the PSV is not built for sometime then these expanded facilities will be needed. If expansion to the north cannot be achieved then suggest expansion to the south, either by shifting the road under the powerlines or erecting a fence with gates which would be closed for vehicle access during large events and used for pedestrian access/temporary facilities. Note that when the WRL hosted the Group 9 Grand Final this utilised all available parking (including overflow). Option B - 1. Establish a third east-west court at area of cottage (to be demolished) and form two new east-west courts. 2. Move whole croquet complex to area no. 1 with a third court and new clubhouse built close to storage shed. Locate beach volleyball to area 9. Option 2 - 1. The club gave conditional written support to the South Wagga Wagga Bowling Club expansion if croquet is relocated with provision of a third court. The South Wagga Club should pay for a third croquet court. 2. Relocate to area No. 1.

Locate 3 courts in Bolton Park.

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Submitter Category

Master Plan

Key Sporting Interest

Key Issue

Summary of Issues

Response

Company

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

South Wagga Wagga Bowling Club

Supports Option B - Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Supports Option B - Bolton Park/Robertson Oval. Supports redevelopment of the South Wagga Wagga Bowling Club with provision of ten pin bowling. Such a multi-use facility will ensure ongoing viability.

Noted

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Croquet needs 3 courts

The croquet club is currently restricted to 'modified' play. Three croquet carnivals are proposed next year and the club needs to restrict members because they do not have 3 courts. Membership is growing. Option A WorleyParsons originally indicated that the current lane could accommodate a third court although this is not reflected. Option B should show 3 courts. Suggest open space in north-west corner should accommodate the croquet club.

The current lane cannot accommodate a third court because it is a road access to the oval. The north-west corner cannot accommodate 3 courts because this area is earmarked for outdoor eating associated with a cafĂŠ, for a playground and outdoor beach volleyball courts. 3 courts will be located in Bolton Park.

Resident (croquet member)

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Croquet needs 3 courts

The croquet club membership has been expanding and tournaments held there need to restrict members because of only two courts; three courts are required. Option A - develop third court to north of existing courts and build clubhouse to rear of third court. Demolish existing clubhouse and use as car parking. Or relocate complex to Area No. 1 with new clubhouse on Area No. 20. Option B - Build four courts at Area No. 9. Each court is of dimensions 32m x 25.6m. There is sufficient area here so as not to encroach on cricket ovals. Or relocate to Area No. 1. Note: the area quoted for Option B costings is 1,500sqm which is insufficient playing area for two courts.

Locate 3 courts in Bolton Park.

Club

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Croquet needs 3 courts

The master plan indicates that croquet may need to be relocated. Croquet should be afforded the same opportunities for expansion as other sporting clubs. Three courts are required to meet growing membership demand and to hold tournaments.

As above

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Submitter Category

Master Plan

Key Sporting Interest

Key Issue

Summary of Issues

Response

Resident (croquet member)

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Croquet needs 3 courts

Three courts are required to meet growing membership demand and to hold tournaments.

As above

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval & Exhibition Centre

Sport in general

Support Bolton Park/Robertson Oval for a PSV

Develop the PSV at the Robertson Oval precinct. Establish pedestrian/cycling pathways around perimeter connecting to Baylis Street, to suburbs and to the River and light these pathways. Retain croquet within current confines and consider relocating to retirement village at Tarcutta Street. Establish bus stop locations at both precincts with priority over car parking and make bus route link between precincts. Screen toilet/change facilities with landscaping. Link pedestrian/cycle path from Exhibition Centre to river. Support reservation of land at Exhibition Centre for a second PSV.

Robertson Oval/Bolton Park precinct has limited space. Should spectator capacity and requirements for amenities, parking, etc exceed the capacity at Robertson Oval, there needs to be a long-term solution. This is why the physical requirements for a PSV has been determined at the Exhibition Centre. Plans will be amended to show pedestrian/cycle paths at perimeter of Robertson Oval/Bolton Park.

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Sport in general

Supports Option B - Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

A first rate sporting recreational precinct in the heart of Wagga with supporting hospitality and ten pin bowling (redevelopment of bowling club) would be a major drawcard for Wagga and would attract national and state events.

Noted

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Sport in general

Supports Option B - Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Supports Option B - this would attract national and state events; redevelopment of bowling club would provide first class facilities; ten pin bowling centre would support PSV philosophy.

Noted

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Submitter Category

Master Plan

Key Sporting Interest

Key Issue

Summary of Issues

Response

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Croquet needs 3 courts

Croquet should be afforded the same opportunities for expansion as other sporting clubs. Three courts are required to be able to hold tournaments. It would also mean an end to 'modified' play.

Locate 3 courts in Bolton Park

Associatio n

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Croquet needs 3 courts

The Wagga branch of the Retired Teachers Association is a casual user of the croquet courts. Often they have played on half courts and are aware of need for expansion for carnivals, school croquet and social activities. Three courts are required for this.

As above

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Croquet needs 3 courts

The Master Plan indicates that croquet may need to be relocated and a reduced area would be provided. Currently "modified' play is required on the two existing courts. High profile sports should not be able to be expanded at the expense of lesser known sports. Membership of the club is growing and expanded croquet facilities are needed. The club needs 3 croquet courts.

A reduced area was not shown on plans; an error was made in the costings for total area. Locate 3 courts in Bolton Park.

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval & Exhibition Centre

Sport in general

Supports Option B - Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Supports Option B - would attract national and state events; redevelopment of bowling club would provide first class facilities; ten pin bowling centre would support PSV philosophy. CSU University has the best equestrian facilities in Australia and two equestrian complexes are not needed. Support use of funds for a PSV.

Noted

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval & Exhibition Centre

Sport in general

Supports Option B - Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Support Option B - Bolton Park/Robertson Oval particularly as a company is prepared to invest over $30 million in the precinct. However, concerned that Council has signed a Deed of Agreement with Damasa for a bowling alley off site and wonders about the viability of another in the locality. Cannot support development of equestrian facilities at the Equestrian Centre when the best facilities in Australia are at CSU University.

Noted

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Submitter Category

Master Plan

Key Sporting Interest

Key Issue

Summary of Issues

Response

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval & Exhibition Centre

Sport in general

Support for Option A Bolton Park/Robertson Oval & Exhibition Centre

Support for Option A - Bolton Park/Robertson Oval. This precinct should be developed consistent with the principles of the Crown Lands Act. In particular, no liquor licences should be permitted except for the current bowling club site. The bowling club redevelopment should not be allowed to extend beyond the current boundaries and nor should there be any rights granted to them for the oval. The PCYC should not be allowed to move into the area. There should be no parking located in the precinct. A multi-storey car park should be built off-site on Edward Street. Support for Option A Exhibition Centre.

The proposed redevelopment options are consistent with the principles of the Crown Lands Act. Liquor licences (their number and siting of premises) would be confirmed in a Plan of Management for the precinct. There are community benefits from provision of a grandstand for the oval. Edward Street is too busy for pedestrians to cross without significant investment in a crossing at the highway (ie. traffic lights, pedestrian crossing, etc). There is an opportunity for the existing car park at Fitzhardinge Street to be redeveloped into a multi-storey car park.

Club

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Croquet needs expanded facilities

Croquet play is restricted with only 2 courts. Croquet should be afforded the same opportunities for expansion as other sporting clubs. Three courts are required to be able to hold tournaments.

The potential for 3 courts to be located in Bolton Park to be incorporated in Option B.

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Submitter Category

Master Plan

Key Sporting Interest

Key Issue

Summary of Issues

Response

Resident

Exhibition Centre

Cycling (criterium)

Support the construction of a Criterium track at the Exhibition Centre. Submission included newspaper articles promoting the Criterium circuit at the precinct.

Noted

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Ten pin bowling

Support redevelopment of bowling club for ten pin bowling and oppose establishment of a bowling alley at the Koala pre-school site. Curious why the pre-school has been given priority over the master plan precinct.

Noted

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Sport in general

Support construction of a Criterium track at the Exhibition Centre Support redevelopment of bowling club for ten pin bowling Support Option B - Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Support Option B for Bolton Park/Robertson Oval and support redevelopment of the bowling club and establishment of a ten pin bowling centre at this location. This would complete the PSV.

Noted

Resident

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

Croquet

Retention of croquet complex in current location

Oppose the relocation of the croquet courts and their reduction in size. At the very least the courts should be retained in their existing state.

A reduced area was not shown on plans. An error was made in the costings for total area. Locate 3 courts in Bolton Park.

Club

Exhibition Centre

Rugby league

Support Option B - Exhibition Centre

Support the extra field next to Senior rugby league field as it would be invaluable for warming up. And support the extra car parking facilities. The PSV should be developed in stages and should be "D" shaped. WJRL would be very concerned if the junior rugby league fields would be used as overflow car park as this would damage sprinklers and fields. Would be concerned about the placement of cricket pitches on the fields they should not interfere with rugby league playing surfaces. Support construction of a second roundabout.

Noted. Option B plan will be amended to show "D" shaped PSV.

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Submitter Category

Master Plan

Key Sporting Interest

Key Issue

Summary of Issues

Response

Company

Bolton Park/Robertson Oval

AFL and cricket

Advocate redevelopment of bowling club with larger building envelope, eastwest and northsouth pedestrian axes, and opportunity for future development of Bolton Park.

Written submission in relation to Robertson Oval/Bolton Park with supporting master plan prepared by COX Architects. Key issues raised: • Maintaining balance of landscaped parklands with facilities is a flawed premise. • Connectivity is a key issue that needs addressing in the precinct. • Promotes main entry to the precinct from Fitzhardinge Street. • View that the north-west corner of the precinct would be better addressed by three relocated croquet greens or new gymnasium/sports medical centre. • Supports provision of 3 croquet greens. • Promotes redevelopment of the precinct to be able to host national events. • Supports Option B and an expanded building envelope for redevelopment of the bowling club and an expanded oval.

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NSW Land and Property Management Authority, as owners of the land, will not support large development of the parklands which presently comprise the green space and wish to maintain it as green public recreation land. While agreed that pedestrian connectivity is important, it is maintained there is no need for a major north-south pedestrian connection through the precinct, as the southern end does not connect to any major vehicular/pedestrian route or land uses that would attract persons to this location. While it is important to provide a main pedestrian gateway into the precinct, it is not agreed that the main entry to the precinct should be from Fitzhardinge Street as the majority of the town centre is located to the north of the precinct at Morgan Street, which presents as the more logical point for the main gateway. Croquet greens in the northwest corner of the precinct would not address the corner more effectively than a café with outdoor seating and a playground. 3 croquet greens will be provided.

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Submitter Category

Master Plan

Key Sporting Interest

Key Issue

Summary of Issues

Response

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Council support is for the development of a Premier Sporting Venue at Exhibition Park precinct and not at Robertson Oval precinct. It is considered that there are not the space requirements at Robertson Oval precinct to be able to realise all facilities required including spectator areas, amenities, pedestrian flow and parking. The preferred option is for Option B which accommodates an expanded club building footprint and an expanded oval.