Parks & Sporting Grounds Asset Management Plan 2022-2032

3.3 Strategic and Corporate Goals Alignment

This PSGAMP is prepared and aligned with Council’s vision, mission, goals and objectives and has been aligned to deliver cost-effective, transparent, realistic and affordable service levels in accordance with community expectations. Relevant Council goals and objectives and how these are addressed in this PSGAMP are detailed in Table 7

Strategic Direction (SD)

1.1 – The people and infrastructure of Inner West contribute positively to the environment and tackling climate change.

Outcome

Reduce urban heat and manage its impact Create spaces for growing food

Develop planning controls to protect and support a sustainable environment

Provide green infrastructure that supports increased ecosystem services

How Goals and Objectives are addressed in PSGAMP

Environmentally sensitive design, renewal and asset acquisition criteria developed in future Service Frameworks.

Incorporating climate factors into future strategic asset modelling to simulate climate impact analysis for decision making.

1.2 – Inner West has a diverse and increasing urban forest that supports connected habitats for flora and fauna.

Maintain and increase Inner West’s tree canopy and urban forest and enhance biodiversity corridors.

Protect, conserve and enhance existing natural area sites for species richness and diversity.

Needs recognised and reflected in future Service Frameworks. Adoption of risk management principles in the development of maintenance standards

1.3 – The community is water sensitive, with clean, swimmable waterways.

Deliver water-sensitive plans, decisions and infrastructure.

Where possible, Council will harvest and utilise recycled water to minimise reliance on potable water.

Levels of service allow Council to better define its service requirements and ensure they are met by new developments.

2.1 – Development is designed for sustainability and makes life better.

Pursue integrated planning and urban design across public and private spaces to suit community and local environment needs

PoM is developed and continuously reviewed and updated.

Introduction of predictive modelling techniques will ensure