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Proposed Responses in Cityplan Document
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Progress towards achieving the Proposed Responses from Cityplan Document
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EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT |
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COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS - to successfully manage Council's commercial operations. |
Develop and implement effective commercial operations strategies. (page 11) |
Business Plans developed for Aquatics, Community Facilities Entertainment Centre and Bereavement Services. A Business plan will be developed for Arts and Events once a strategic review has been undertaken. All Unit Plans to three (3) years.
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PROMOTING LOCAL PRIDE - To effectively promote a positive image of the Shoalhaven. |
Encourage businesses to enter local, regional and wider awards for excellence eg. business awards, tourism awards. (page 11) |
1. The Shoalhaven Business Awards conducted in 2008, with marketing and promotions to encourage local business entries. In 2007/2008 several Shoalhaven businesses won regional and wider awards for excellence in industries such as business services, hospitality, tourism and manufacturing. 2. The South Coast Tourism Awards - all Shoalhaven tourism businesses are encouraged to enter the South Coast Tourism Awards and then further encouraged to enter the State and National Awards each year. |
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EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT - To responsibly manage the Council's finances, resources and regulatory functions. |
Develop and implement an improved long term financial strategy. (page 11) |
The long term financial plan was developed in detail in late 2006, early 2007 and formed the basis for the development of the 2007/08 and 2008/09 budget and management plan. The long term plan will be reviewed in late 2008 to early 2009, to be incorporated into the planning for 2009/10. |
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PROMOTING LOCAL PRIDE - To effectively promote a positive image of the Shoalhaven. |
Continue involvement with various community awards such as business excellence, school citizenship sponsorship and arts awards. (page 11) |
Council has indicated that it wishes to continue supporting and promoting the various existing methods of showcasing excellence achieved by citizens and businesses within the Shoalhaven including School Citizenship Awards, Major Arts & Cultural Awards, Business Excellence Awards, Australia Day Awards, Queens Birthday Honours Awards, Mayoral Civic Receptions for various achievers and Dinners & Functions honouring Community Service. |
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LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION - To develop strong leadership and decisively guide the best future for the Shoalhaven. |
Maintain our commitment to strategic planning through Cityplan and its supporting strategies. (page 9) |
There is demonstrated
commitment to the Cityplan strategic planning framework with
significant progress on Strategic Planning annually. Major
Strategies developed or reviewed in 2008 included - |
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LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION - To develop strong leadership and decisively guide the best future for the Shoalhaven. |
Establish innovative processes to integrate longer term objectives with day to day operations. (page 9) |
Actions arising from Cityplan strategies are progressively incorporated into the annual Management Plan process |
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INVOLVING OTHERS - to work more effectively with the community, government and others. |
Make better use of the media to provide information to the community. (page 9) |
Media Manager position established to improve information dissemination. Media Strategy adopted and implemented |
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Newsletters and more individual notification on specific issues. (page 9) |
Used for major projects; eg SEC, sewerage capital works, annual Management Plan |
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Continue liaison with community groups. (page 9) |
Councillors and Staff regularly attend various community Groups & CCB meetings. Six monthly meetings with CCB Executive members are proving effective |
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Community meetings on important local issues. (page 9) |
Each year numerous public meetings, residents' briefings and on-site meetings are held with community, to provide information & seek community views |
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Encourage community involvement in development of strategies and policies. (page 9) |
Major policies & plans are placed on public exhibition & information provided to CCB's. Community submissions are important in informing Council's final decision |
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Comprehensive briefings of senior government representatives on Shoalhaven issues, thereby developing stronger networks, better understanding, common goals and effective working partnerships. (page 9) |
Mayor, General Manager & Group Directors hold numerous meetings each year with local MP's, Federal & State Ministers, Director General & Regional Managers of most Government agencies, to resolve issues and obtain best outcomes for the community |
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EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT - To responsibly manage the Council's finances, resources and regulatory functions. |
Carry out an on-going policy of continuous improvement to achieve best value. (page 11) |
Continuous improvement is imbedded in the culture of the organisation and within each Group and Section Plan |
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EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT - To responsibly manage the Council's finances, resources and regulatory functions. |
Quality and affordable customer service standards. (page 11) |
Customer Service Targets for external customers and internal customers have been adopted - steps are being taken to improve measurement and reporting on KPI's |
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PROMOTING LOCAL PRIDE - To effectively promote a positive image of the Shoalhaven. |
Develop and implement a corporate marketing / communications strategy which will promote local achievements and create greater awareness of Council's range and complexity of operations. (page 11) |
Media Strategy reviewed in October, 2006, and this is now implemented on an on-going basis |
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PROMOTING LOCAL PRIDE - To effectively promote a positive image of the Shoalhaven. |
Ensure that cooperative ventures are undertaken with the community to promote greater pride in the area. (page 11) |
Council supports many community events and organisations which contributes to promoting community pride |
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EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT - To responsibly manage the Council's finances, resources and regulatory functions. |
Develop and implement organisational and people management strategies focussed on outcomes, innovation, motivation and teamwork. (page 11) |
Human Resource Strategy and Policies reviewed annually and actions implemented |
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EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT - To responsibly manage the Council's finances, resources and regulatory functions. |
Further develop our corporate Information management strategy to embrace the efficiencies and effectiveness from state of the art systems. (page 11) |
Information Technology Strategy regularly reviewed and actions implemented. |
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LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION - To develop strong leadership and decisively guide the best future for the Shoalhaven. |
Develop and implement guidelines to promote wider understanding and use of ESD (Ecologically Sustainable Development) principles. (page 9) |
Council has adopted ESD Guidelines to ensure consideration of the issue amongst Council's operations. Ongoing review of sustainability initiatives occurring and where possible new initiatives are fostered. Council was successful in obtaining funding in association with Eurobodalla Shire Council to enable the LGSA to run sustainability training for Councillors and Council staff - this training took place in Oct 2007. Council has established a Climate Change Risk Management Working Party and joined the Cities for Climate Protection Program and is working toward achievement of milestones 1&2 of this program. |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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A PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR GROWTH AND CONSERVATION - To protect the natural beauty, built environment and heritage of the area, whilst adopting a balanced approach to growth. |
Estuary management plans. (page 13) |
Shoalhaven River, Tabourie, Burrill and Currarong Entrance Management Plans complete; Shoalhaven River Estuary Management Plan complete; Millards Creek Urban Stream Corridor Management Plan complete. Conjola, Tabourie and St Georges Basin Estuary Management Plans review underway. Shoalhaven Coastal Zone Management Plan advanced substantially. Lake Conjola, Burrill Lake , Moona Moona & Currambene Creek ; Broughton Creek and Kangaroo River Flood Studies Complete; Lower Shoalhaven River Floodplain Risk Management Plan complete. Flood DCP complete; Flood Policy advanced; Rehabilitation Projects complete at Greenwell Point & Scenic Drive, Nowra. |
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A PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR GROWTH AND CONSERVATION - To protect the natural beauty, built environment and heritage of the area, whilst adopting a balanced approach to growth. |
Shoalhaven will be known nationally for its excellence in waste reduction, energy efficiency, recycling and effluent disposal. (page 7 & 13) |
Council was highly commended in the Local Government Excellence Awards in December 2007. The acknowledgement was as a result of a trial undertaken to enhance home composting as a sustainable method for managing garden and kitchen organic waste in the Shoalhaven area. Following on from this success, in December 2008 Council awarded contracts for a city wide roll out of 5,000 home composting bins and kitchen tidy bags, including training to interested residents. This home composting technique has the potential to considerably reduce the required number of garbage collection trucks, reduce the number of garbage bins and reduce domestic waste to landfill. This is one of a suite of options being investigated by Council to resource recover in the Shoalhaven, and manage waste in a more positive and pro-active process.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - To maintain and improve the high quality of our natural assets (eg waterways, air). |
Further develop environmental strategies and policies as well as plans of management for Council owned natural areas. (page 15) |
Draft Coastal Zone Management Plan finalised and approaching public exhibition. Coastal vegetation weed control project along coastal reserves well advanced; Millard's Creek Natural Resources Management Plan implementation being completed. Review of generic Natural Areas Plan of Management underway. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - To maintain and improve the high quality of our natural assets (eg waterways, air). |
Strive to continually improve the environmental standards of Council works. (page 15) |
A review of Environmental Factors is undertaken for each construction and major maintenance project. Environmental protocols drafted by DECC (National Parks) in consultation with Shoalhaven City Council. DECC to complete.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - To maintain and improve the high quality of our natural assets (eg waterways, air). |
Work with over 50 groups, such as Landcare, dunecare with plans to encourage more groups to become involved. (page 15) |
There are currently 77 Active Bushcare Groups within the Shoalhaven with approximately 70 groups carrying out works within the first quarter of this financial year. In the last two financial years, a total of 33,500 volunteer hours has been donated by the groups for works within the Shoalhaven.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - To maintain and improve the high quality of our natural assets (eg waterways, air). |
Continue actively seeking grant funding to assist in environmental management and restoration. (page 15) |
Significant grants lodged to State's Floodplain, Estuary, Coastal Program to continue advancing on three year forward program; announcements pending. Targets are to advance from completed Flood Studies to Risk and Management Planning phases, review outdated Estuary Management Plans and continue rehabilitation projects. "Grow me instead" Booklet - Preparation and production funded by Southern Rivers CMA through the Shoalhaven Councils Group. Project managed by Shoalhaven City Council in association with Bega Valley Shire, Eurobodalla Shire and Wollongong City Councils and the Illawarra District Noxious Weeds Authority. Improving accuracy of EECs - Pilot mapping project being undertaken with Department of Environment and Climate Change. |
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - To relieve the impact of natural disasters (eg floods and bush fires). |
Council's highly responsive planning and operational system will continue to be enhanced, in particular the co-ordination with other emergency services. (page 15) |
DISPLAN has been regularly reviewed and updated as required. Council has undertaken the Emergency Risk Management process in co-operation with local emergency response agencies in preparation for the next stage of developing risk treatments. The Emergency Operations Centre Internet connections have been upgraded to significantly improve combat agencies ability to connect to their internal networks.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - To relieve the impact of natural disasters (eg floods and bush fires). |
Implementation of Shoalhaven Rural Fire Service Strategic Plan. (page 15) |
Council continues to provide expertise, particularly infrastructure design and project management, where required by the Rural Fire Service (RFS), to successfully implement the RFS Strategic Plan. Council co-ordinates and chairs the Rural Fire Service Strategic Committee and is represented at the RFS Liaison Committee to oversee implementation of the Plan.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - To relieve the impact of natural disasters (eg floods and bush fires). |
Implementation of the SES (State Emergency Services) Strategic Development Plan. (page 15) |
A major review of the SES Strategic Management Plan is on the Agenda for this year. This has been delayed as the SES were waiting for the Region to update their Plan. A new Committee was to be formed in early 2009 to draft a new Strategic Plan for 10 years which will be available in April 2009.
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A PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR GROWTH AND CONSERVATION - To protect the natural beauty, built environment and heritage of the area, whilst adopting a blanked approach to growth. |
Sewage strategies - to ensure that sewage services are provided in a timely and cost effective manner and to reduce their impact on the environment. (page 13) (on-site effluent; reticulated sewage will be covered by Shoalhaven Water later) |
All new applications for on-site systems are assessed against the requirements of DCP 78, On-Site Sewage Management (SMF), to ensure protection of environmental and public health requirements. The SMF inspection program uses risk based assessment methodology to prioritise inspections of on-site systems that have the highest potential for environmental harm. Inspections are also targeted to geographic areas of high environmental sensitivity such as Kangaroo Valley. A program for identifying those systems across the City that do not have operational approval has also been implemented.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - To maintain and improve the high quality of our natural assets (eg waterways, air). |
Seek to continually improve the environmental performance and management for all development. (page 15) |
Council seeks to continually improve its environmental performance through consistent enforcement of its regulatory responsibilities and monitoring of the impacts of Council decision. The State of Environment Report (SoE) is an illustration of how comprehensive this approach has become. The SoE is consistently reviewed to improve its effectiveness. A snapshot summary of the report is being produced which is intended to be a simplified version of the SoE report that presents the information as a graphical representation of a particular indicator. This format is a pilot that may lead to Council being able to benchmark its environmental performance against other Councils and Corporations as well as being able to present its environmental performance in a more 'real time' scorecard appearance.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - To maintain and improve the high quality of our natural assets (eg waterways, air). |
Actively pursue those who breach environmental laws or approvals. (page 15) |
Council has actively pursued those who have breached environmental laws or approvals with the issuing of clean up notices, orders, penalty infringement notices and commencement of legal proceedings.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - To maintain and improve the high quality of our natural assets (eg waterways, air). |
Actively seek the rehabilitation of sites that are causing environmental problems. (page 15) |
Council has actively sought the rehabilitation of sites that are causing environmental harm through the issuing of clean-up notices, orders under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and through court-ordered rehabilitation plans. Council has also issued, prevention notices, penalty infringement notices and commenced legal proceedings where pollution incidents have occurred. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - To maintain and improve the high quality of our natural assets (eg waterways, air). |
Develop effective environmental awareness programs with the community. (page 15) |
Council has undertaken awareness programs through the use of media, public displays, education materials for DIY safe (asbestos, lead-based paint etc), woodsmoke and other air pollution reduction measures, protection of threatened species, management of companion animals, effective management of on-site sewage management systems, ways to stop pollution of waterways from domestic sources e.g. washing cars, proper disposal of oils and chemicals and litter reduction. Council also undertakes face to face community awareness regularly through its officers on issues such as neighbourhood noise and control of pollution from building sites. Council has also implemented environmental education programs with local high schools in partnership with the Student Workplace Learning Program. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - To maintain and improve the high quality of our natural assets (eg waterways, air). |
Continue and improve Council's annual State Of The Environment Report. (page 15) |
A community survey has been undertaken to get feedback on the most useful and valued indicators. Survey results and results of previous community workshops have been used to define indicators and develop this year’s report as well as develop indicators and the framework for the summary report. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - To maintain and improve the high quality of our natural assets (eg waterways, air). |
Develop better environmental indicators, particularly to monitor cumulative impacts. (page 15) |
Council currently uses 61 indicators to monitor the State of the Environment within SCC. These indicators have been reviewed in response to community consultation and research of other corporate and local government indicators used to measure environmental performance.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - To maintain and improve the high quality of our natural assets (eg waterways, air). |
Incorporate the data in Council's electronic GIS (Geographic Information System). (page 15) |
GIS updated with relevant information drawn from studies and plans as information becomes available. |
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A PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR GROWTH AND CONSERVATION - To protect the natural beauty, built environment and heritage of the area, whilst adopting a balanced approach to growth. |
Settlement strategy - to identify the broad population projections and where future growth is planned to occur for the whole City. (page 13) |
Growth Management Strategy Discussion Paper released and initial community consultation undertaken in early 2008. Outcomes of the community consultation were reported to Council in July 2008. Draft Strategy is being finalised for consideration by Council in early 2009. |
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A PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR GROWTH AND CONSERVATION - To protect the natural beauty, built environment and heritage of the area, whilst adopting a balanced approach to growth. |
Citywide structure plan - a compilation of strategic land use elements from each of Council's main strategies. (page 13) |
Growth Management Strategy Discussion Paper released and initial community consultation undertaken in early 2008. Outcomes of the community consultation were reported to Council in July 2008. Draft Strategy is being finalised for consideration by Council in early 2009. |
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A PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR GROWTH AND CONSERVATION - To protect the natural beauty, built environment and heritage of the area, whilst adopting a balanced approach to growth. |
Nowra Bomaderry structure plan. (page 13) |
Structure Plan was finalised and endorsed by the NSW Department of Planning in February 2008. Final Structure Plan document is now publicly available. Implementation is being considered through the preparation of Shoalhaven LEP 2009, to be exhibited early 2009. |
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A PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR GROWTH AND CONSERVATION - To protect the natural beauty, built environment and heritage of the area, whilst adopting a balanced approach to growth. |
Conservation strategy - to identify and protect important natural areas of conservation significance. (page 13) |
Will be incorporated as a component of the Citywide Growth Management Strategy |
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A PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR GROWTH AND CONSERVATION - To protect the natural beauty, built environment and heritage of the area, whilst adopting a balanced approach to growth. |
Through implementation of the Housing Strategy, Council will help ensure that there is a diversity of housing types to meet the needs of all ages and types of demands. (page 7 & 13) |
Shoalhaven Housing Strategy 2006 was adopted by Council on 27 June 2006. Various initiatives being advanced including requirement for adaptable housing as a component of the proposed subdivision of Dual Occupancy Development, for which a policy was adopted during 2007. Is also considered and implemented as part of relevant strategy planning projects and reviews. |
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A PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR GROWTH AND CONSERVATION - To protect the natural beauty, built environment and heritage of the area, whilst adopting a balanced approach to growth. |
Towns and villages will thrive with a range of low visual impact, affordable and well designed housing and meeting places where people feel they belong. (page 7) |
The Shoalhaven Housing Strategy 2006 was adopted on 27 June 2006. Opportunities for affordable housing will continue to be investigated through the implementation of the Strategy. Various DCPs and planning policies being finalised to ensure well designed housing - single dwellings, higher density etc. For example, during 2007 Council adopted a policy to enable subdivision of dual occupancy development which will help to facilitate this form of development in appropriate locations. Is also considered and implemented as part of relevant strategy planning projects and reviews. |
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A PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR GROWTH AND CONSERVATION - To protect the natural beauty, built environment and heritage of the area, whilst adopting a balanced approach to growth. |
Opportunities for rural living will be made available where this is in keeping with the area's natural attributes. (page 7) |
Shoalhaven Rural LEP gazetted in 1999. Provided additional rural living opportunities. The State Govt's South Coast Regional Strategy does not however support continued rural residential rezoning. |
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A PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR GROWTH AND CONSERVATION - To protect the natural beauty, built environment and heritage of the area, whilst adopting a balanced approach to growth. |
CBD's will be attractive, safe and people-friendly, and creative solutions will be found to entice more residents to live in these central areas. (page 7) |
Work is continuing on the review of the CBD DCP's for Huskisson and Ulladulla. Community based workshops are being held for Huskisson and Ulladulla and 3D modelling has been undertaken for both of these towns. Review of the Nowra and Bomaderry town centres DCPs will be advanced in 2009. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
Shoalhaven will remain at the forefront of commercial visitation in the State. (page 6) |
Shoalhaven was promoted in government and industry forums. Work concentrated in defence, manufacturing, agribusiness and government infrastructure sectors. Several new businesses established during the year with others advancing their planning during the period. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
Implementing the Shoalhaven TOURISM MASTER PLAN. (page 17) |
The new Shoalhaven Tourism Master Plan was adopted by Council on 24th April, 2007. The implementation of the Plan is reviewed yearly. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
Encouraging greater
diversity in tourist accommodation, including: |
A number of investors were assisted in advancing their development plans for major tourism infrastructure. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
Innovation, research and development via links with the revitalised Defence Station (HMAS Albatross) and the University campus will attract new and stronger wealth producing businesses to the area (eg avionics and other high technology industries). Our aim is to create 30% more jobs by 2011. (page 6) |
Major defence projects to be rolled out over next decade were assisted and stimulated. Liaison with contractors/tenderers was maintained. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
New agricultural, artistic and cultural industries will provide exciting worthwhile and creative work opportunities. (page 6) |
Studies in aquaculture were commenced both for industry advancement and the development of the Ulladulla Future Park based on agribusiness development and community involvement. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
The retail sector will continue to thrive with Nowra remaining a strong sub-regional shopping centre of the Illawarra. (page 6) |
A number of major retail developments currently being planned for Nowra, Ulladulla and Vincentia approved and moving to construction phase. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
Preparation and implementation of the Shoalhaven Economic Development Strategy. (page 17) |
Economic Development Strategy implementation continued throughout 2007/2008 especially in key industry sectors including Health/Ageing, Defence, Business Services, Education and Training and Agribusiness. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
Council's Economic Development Office will continue to give expert guidance and assistance to new and expanding businesses. (page 17) |
Council’s Economic Development Office provides regular liaison with local industry providing referrals to other NSW and Federal agencies providing advice on business development. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
Fostering business education and continual improvement. (page 17) |
In 2006/2007 the Economic Development Office ran quarterly network meetings (10 in total), and partnered with DSRD in the implementation of business development workshops for Retail, Manufacturing and Agribusiness sectors (approx 2 per month). |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
Shoalhaven Enterprise Development Centre (facilities and advice for setting up new businesses in Shoalhaven. (page 17) |
No longer operates. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
Major Defence Centre - significant expansion underway for HMAS Albatross and Council's development of the Albatross Aviation Technology Park. (page 17) |
Planning for marketing and promotion of Defence/AATP at Avalon Airshow 2009. Working with DMO and local industry to expand Defence training operations in Shoalhaven area. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
Main Road 92 (Shoalhaven Highway Nowra - Canberra) major upgrade. Council committing $12 million towards construction and strongly urging State Government to join Federal Government and Council in funding the road. (page 17) |
Council has worked co-operatively with State and Federal Governments to bring about the approval of construction of 53 kilometres of Main Road 92 from Nowra to Nerriga. All three levels of Government are now contributing significant funding to the project which is being managed bt the RTA. Construction has been split into 3 stages with the 24km long Stage 1 from Hames Road to Morton National Park has been completed and construction of the 9 kilometre Stage 2 from Bulee Gap to Nerriga due for completion in mid 2009. Tender prices for the construction of Stage 3 from Tianjara to Bulee Gap exceeded available funding and the State and Federal Governments are now negotiating to fully fund this stage.
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
A major new Shoalhaven Education Precinct is being developed at Mundamia (West Nowra) - University of Wollongong and Illawarra Institute of Technology. (page 17) |
The University of Wollongong Nursing School accepted its first intake of students in January 2008, with students based at the Shoalhaven campus. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
Construction of Eastern Gas Pipeline being routed through Shoalhaven. Due for operation in September 2000. (page 17) |
Works in Shoalhaven completed in 2000. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
Improved High-Speed Telecommunications links to the area. (page 17) |
Establishment of Southern Phone Company. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
Promote progressive improvement of the rail service to Bomaderry terminus. (page 17) |
Continued advocacy through South Coast Regional Transport Strategy. |
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - To promote, strengthen and diversify the area's economic base. |
Fostering the establishment of a Jervis Bay Boat Harbour at Huskisson. (page 17) |
During 2007/2008 the Economic Development Office continued work towards the identification of suitable sites and development of Boat Harbour in Shoalhaven. This included reports through IDEC, and participation on Boat Harbour Committee with the NSW Department of Lands. |
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More health and support services will reduce the need to seek specialist help outside of the area. (page 7) |
Council continues to lobby State & Federal Government for improved services. Council is supporting community fundraising for a Linear Accelerator.
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TRANSPORT - To actively encourage and plan an efficient, integrated transport system. |
Implementation of the
Shoalhaven Integrated Transport Strategy |
Council continued to provide support for, and is an active participant, to the Transport Working Group.
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LIFESTYLE - To foster a diversity of educational, cultural, social and leisure activities to enrich the lifestyle of residents and visitors. |
Implementation of the Community Plan to ensure that the needs of the community are known and addressed, especially equity and access for the more disadvantaged groups in society. (page 19) |
The Community Plan continues to be implemented. Council has worked with service providers, Police, community groups and all sectors of the community to grow and develop the various communities within the Shoalhaven. This included working with Children's and family services to improve the provision services; working with the Police, Shoalhaven Liquor Accord, Service providers and concerned members of the public to improve Community Safety. This has included preparations for the installation of CCTV and development of a new Crime Prevention Plan for the Shoalhaven; working with Domestic Violence services to reduce the incidence of violence; working with youth services to coordinate services and activities for youth; working with members of the Aboriginal community to ensure equality and access to services; working with culturally and linguistically diverse people to raise awareness of available services and improve their access to services; assisting groups seeking funding; improving service information to residents through the development, printing and distribution of directories and facilitation of service networks, organising community events to promote issues of concern in the community.
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LIFESTYLE - To foster a diversity of educational, cultural, social and leisure activities to enrich the lifestyle of residents and visitors. |
RECREATION - Implementation of the Recreation Strategy. (page 19) |
Draft document adopted by Council and exhibited. |
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LIFESTYLE - To foster a diversity of educational, cultural, social and leisure activities to enrich the lifestyle of residents and visitors. |
RECREATION - Work with the Shoalhaven Sports Board to best meet the sporting needs of the area and further promote community development. (page 19) |
Regular input to Sports Board meetings and set hierarchy for Sporting Fields, Facilities and Standards adopted. |
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LIFESTYLE - To foster a diversity of educational, cultural, social and leisure activities to enrich the lifestyle of residents and visitors. |
RECREATION - Major Sports Complexes providing all weather, quality facilities to international standards. (page 19) |
Planning commenced for regional hockey facility and indoor sporting and aquatic facilities for the Northern Shoalhaven. |
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LIFESTYLE - To foster a diversity of educational, cultural, social and leisure activities to enrich the lifestyle of residents and visitors. |
RECREATION - Major Leisure Centres / Swimming Pool Complexes at Ulladulla, Vincentia, Sussex and Nowra / Bomaderry. (page 19) |
A wide and varied program of activities and services are available to meet community needs catering from the young to the old and the novice to the elite athlete, currently in the design / investigation stage of the new Northern Leisure Centre ( Bomaderry) .
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LIFESTYLE - To foster a diversity of educational, cultural, social and leisure activities to enrich the lifestyle of residents and visitors. |
RECREATION - Upgraded sports facilities in each of the main urban centres. (page 19) |
The following projects have been completed: Tennis courts at Nowra and Ulladulla, croquet court at Milton showground, netball courts at Ulladulla West., skate parks in Callala Bay and Shoalhaven Heads. Voyager Amenities building design and construction completed. Nowra Croquet courts constructed at Bomaderry Sports Complex. Nowra Skate park completed at Harry Sawkins Park. Kangaroo Valley BMX track constructed. Huskisson Sports Ground – additional full sized field designed, approved and construction underway. Park Road Nowra – Netball Courts approved with tenders to be called early 2009. Masterplan for Lyrebird Sports Park finalised and DA lodged for Stage 1A. Rugby Park facilities upgraded. Northern Leisure Centre – preferred site assessed with an option of two areas at the Bomaderry Sports Complex to be further considered in detailed site review. The DA for synthetic hockey has been approved with environmental legislative requirements currently being considered. Location of Northern Indoor sports centre adopted, and EOI of preferred partner nominated for the development and operation being evaluated. |
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LIFESTYLE - To foster a diversity of educational, cultural, social and leisure activities to enrich the lifestyle of residents and visitors. |
EDUCATION - Foster the provision of quality public and private education facilities to meet the area's needs. (page 19) |
Council continues to provide resources to support education facilities in the Shoalhaven, especially through provision of the Pre-School facilities, Youth Programs and support of the Shoalhaven Campus at Wollongong University.
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LIFESTYLE - To foster a diversity of educational, cultural, social and leisure activities to enrich the lifestyle of residents and visitors. |
CULTURE - Implementation of the Arts Board Strategic Plan. (page 19) |
With the expiration of the current Plan, staff are currently working on a new Strategic Plan. Recurrent support to include administration of $20,000 Arts Board Arts Grants Scheme, 4 Arts information Brochures per year, exhibitions at the Arts Centre, major funding support of the Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra and Shoalhaven Eisteddfod.
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LIFESTYLE - To foster a diversity of educational, cultural, social and leisure activities to enrich the lifestyle of residents and visitors. |
CULTURE - Establishing a network of Cultural Centres / Art Galleries throughout the Shoalhaven in the next 10 years, with a major facility in Nowra. (page 19) |
Council provides support towards culture and heritage with major funding for the Lady Denman Museum Director's Position and museum projects and the Small Museum Grants. The Regional Gallery continues to thrive with 37 exhibitions and the production of a major catalogue schedule for 2009.
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LIFESTYLE - To foster a diversity of educational, cultural, social and leisure activities to enrich the lifestyle of residents and visitors. |
LIBRARY - New and innovative services to outlying areas utilising electronic media. (page 19) |
Grant funding was sourced to test NextG technology for the Mobile Service to improve real time access to the Library Database and to implement internet access at all stops.
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To promote and develop effective and equitable services, especially in the areas of health and safety to improve the quality of life for all residents. |
PUBLIC SAFETY - Through the Safer Communities Action Team develop and implement a Safer Communities Action Plan (page 21) |
Council continued to support the Living Futures Group in implementing the Safety Community Action Plan. A new Crime Prevention Plan is in development. This will replace the current Safer Community Action Plan. CCTV is currently being installed in the Nowra CBD.
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To promote and develop effective and equitable services, especially in the areas of health and safety to improve the quality of life for all residents. |
PUBLIC SAFETY - Lobby for improved response times and facilities from Police and emergency services. (page 21) |
Through Council attendance of the Living Futures Group meeting staff continue to lobby State Government service for improved response time. Council staff have also been meeting, on a monthly basis, with local police to discuss crime hot spots and other issues.
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LIFESTYLE - To foster a diversity of educational, cultural, social and leisure activities to enrich the lifestyle of residents and visitors. |
EDUCATION - Establishment of and on-going links with the new University and Institute of Technology Campus at Mundamia (West Nowra). (page 19) |
South Coast Education Precinct - Stage 1 completed in January 2000 (University of Wollongong Illawarra Institute of Technology) 2006 Medical School constructed taking medical students in 2007 and nursing students in 2008. |
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LIFESTYLE - To foster a diversity of educational, cultural, social and leisure activities to enrich the lifestyle of residents and visitors. |
EDUCATION - Encourage the development of an interpretive centre at Jervis Bay covering environmental, social and economic aspects of the area. (page 19) |
Shoalhaven Marine & Freshwater Centre - provides education and skills training, research and development into recreational fishing and aquaculture sectors. |
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To promote and develop effective and equitable services, especially in the areas of health and safety to improve the quality of life for all residents. |
PUBLIC SAFETY - Continue the Road Safety Officer Program (page 21) |
Grant funding from RTA with Council contribution has allowed employment of a Road Safety Officer for the next four years. This will continue the successful program implemented over the last few years |
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COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE (FACILITIES) - To establish and manage assets to meet community needs. |
ASSET MANAGEMENT
- Development and implementation
of Asset Management Plans for all asset types eg roads, public
buildings, parks, swimming pools, etc: |
There are 31 Asset
Management Plans in total. Of these, 28 have been advertised and
adopted, 27 have been reformatted to comply with the official
Council Policy format and 3 are yet to be finalised.
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COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE (FACILITIES) - To establish and manage assets to meet community needs. |
ASSET MANAGEMENT - Development and implementation of a 20 year broad program and continued refinement of the detailed 3 year rolling works programs. (page 21) |
Draft 10 year program developed. 3 year programs have been reported to Council through Management Plan process. A review of the 10 year program has commenced for consideration by Council. |
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COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE (FACILITIES) - To establish and manage assets to meet community needs. |
SERVICE STANDARDS - Formulate and adopt service level agreements for each relevant activity. (page 21) |
Service level agreements have been developed for maintenance operations for roads, parks, public amenities, flood mitigation structures and waterway facilities. |
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New cultural and arts facilities, botanical gardens, leisure and sports complexes. (page 7) |
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre opened in July, 2008 |
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To promote and develop effective and equitable services, especially in the areas of health and safety to improve the quality of life for all residents. |
HEALTH - Continue to improve monitoring of premises and water supplies to ensure health and safety standards are being met. (page 21) |
Council is continuing to undertake regular inspections of food shops to determine if they are complying with food safety standards and skin penetration premises and mortuaries to determine if they are complying with public health requirements. Council commenced the ‘Food Regulation Partnership’ with NSW Food Authority. Council is also monitoring the condition of natural waterways and public/semi-public pools to ensure they meet the required public health standards for safe swimming. Council is participating in the Beachwatch program to intensively monitor water quality at 12 beaches over the peak summer period. Council continues to audit drinking water quality to make sure it is meeting National Health Guidelines.
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To promote and develop effective and equitable services, especially in the areas of health and safety to improve the quality of life for all residents. |
HEALTH - Continue the child immunisation program. (page 21) |
Council continues to provide free monthly immunisation clinics for pre-school aged children at Sussex Inlet, Ulladulla, Sanctuary Point, Bomaderry, Culburra, East Nowra and Nowra. Last financial year 906 children were immunised at Council's clinics. |
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To promote and develop effective and equitable services, especially in the areas of health and safety to improve the quality of life for all residents. |
PUBLIC SAFETY - Ensure that town centres and other public areas are planned and development is designed to improve public safety. (page 21) |
"Safer by Design" Guidelines and Accessibility Guidelines promoted and considered in the preparation of DCPs for town centres. |
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ASSET MANAGEMENT - To provide efficient and effective water/wastewater services, to agreed 'Levels of Customer Service' in an equitable and commercial manner. |
These following major
works are proposed: |
REMS Stage 1A completed, and Stage 1B concept being prepared. Sussex Inlet Effluent Management Plan completed Milton Ulladulla Sewerage Scheme upgrade completed Berry Sewerage Scheme upgrade completed Culburra STP upgrade completed
Vincentia STP upgrade completed Conjola Regional Sewerage Scheme construction completed
Currarong Sewerage Scheme Construction underway Kangaroo Valley Sewerage Scheme approved by Council to commence concept phase.
Water Pipeline from Nowra Hill to Bewong complete, including new 20ML reservoir at Bewong. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS - To operate Shoalhaven Water in an environmentally responsible/sustainable manner for the betterment of present and future generations. To ensure a high quality of life and health to our community. |
Reduce average household
water consumption from 300 kilolitres in 1993 to 250 kilolitres
per year by 2004*. (page 23) |
Average household water consumption has significantly decreased throughout the life of CityPlan, and the targets surpassed. An average of 167kl was achieved in the 2004/05 financial year, and this has again been reduced to 149kl for the 2007/08 year. |
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CUSTOMER SERVICE - Strive to understand and exceed customer expectation/satisfaction, with emphasis on quality service, consultation and continuous improvement. |
Monitor "levels of customer service". (page 23) |
Customer Service targets are monitored in accordance with National Reporting Guidelines and reported annually as part of the National Water Initiative. |
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SYSTEMS OPERATIONS - To operate/maintain and improve the water supply and sewerage schemes in a cost-effective manner. |
To achieve operating costs below the NSW median for similar authorities. (page 23) |
Latest reporting figures (2006/07) for Group 1 Local Water Utilities (>10,000 properties), show Shoalhaven Water 3rd lowest for water (out of 26 utilities), and 13th lowest for sewer (out of 19 utilities). |
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SUCCESSFUL COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS - To successfully manage Council's commercial operations in an open and competitive manner. |
Planned upgrades to the Tourist Parks will keep them number one in the State. (page 24) |
The 2008/09 Capital Works Program for Holiday Haven Tourist Parks includes works designed to improve amenity facilities replacement of aging cabin stock and the upgrade and connection of sewer to a number of properties. A significant allocation will also foster new technology for bookings and communications systems across all properties. |
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SUCCESSFUL COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS - To successfully manage Council's commercial operations in an open and competitive manner. |
A proportion of profits will continue to fund significant improvements to public reserves. (page 24) |
In 2008/2009 revenue from Holiday haven Tourist Parks Unit will be used to significantly maintain and improve Crown and Public Reserve facilities under the care, control and management of Council. |
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