137-139 Oberon Street PO Box 84 Oberon NSW 2787 Telephone: (02) 6329 8100 Fax: (02) 6329 8142 Email: council@oberon.nsw.gov.au Email: council@oberon.nsw.gov.au

ATTACHMENTS FOR REPORTS

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday 16 May 2017

commencing at 5.30pm

in the Oberon Council Chambers

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ATTACHMENTS FOR REPORT

Report Item

13.04 DISABILITY INCLUSIVE ACTION PLAN

ATTACHMENTS

Draft Disability Inclusive Action Plan

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DisabilityInclusionActionPlan2017–2021

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TableofContentsAcknowledgement of Country ........................................................................................................... 2

Mayoral Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3

Message from General Manager ....................................................................................................... 4

ABOUT THE PLAN .............................................................................................................................. 5

Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... 5

The Case for Inclusion .................................................................................................................... 5

Consultation undertaken ............................................................................................................... 6

POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT ................................................................................................... 6

Related Legislation and Standards ..................................................................................................... 7

NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014...................................................................................................... 8

Oberon Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan ............................................................................... 8

COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS .......................................................................................................... 9

Community Conversation Results .................................................................................................... 10

ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS ..................................................................................................... 10

LIVEABLE COMMUNITIES ............................................................................................................. 10

SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES ........................................................................................................... 11

MONITORING, REVIEWING AND REPORTING ................................................................................... 12

Governance ................................................................................................................................. 12

Integration .................................................................................................................................. 12

Implementation ........................................................................................................................... 12

Monitoring and Evaluation .......................................................................................................... 12

Reporting .................................................................................................................................... 12

Ongoing Consultation and Review ............................................................................................... 12

AcknowledgementofCountryOberon Council would like to acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, the traditional owners ofthis land. The Wiradjuri are of the goanna totem and “the people of the three rivers” – theMacquarie (traditionally known as the Wambool), the Lachlan (or Kalari) and theMurrumbidgee which has retained its original name.

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MayoralIntroduction

It is my pleasure to present Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 –2020. Council isworking towards creating an accessible and inclusive local government area for everyone,one which provides equal opportunity for people with disability to utilise and enjoy thepublic spaces and life of our towns and villages.

Council plays a key role in promoting and supporting access by ensuring it is a keyconsideration in Council’s Community Strategic Plan. This includes how we develop ourtowns and villages; provide information and services to our community; supportemployment opportunities; and promote positive community attitudes and behaviourstoward people with disability.

The purpose of this Disability Inclusive Action Plan (DIAPP) is to ensure access and inclusionis positioned as core business and integrated with existing planning cycles, so thatemployees at every level consider inclusion of people with disability in their business. TheDIAPP has been formed by input from community members with disabilities, their familiesand carers, service providers, Council staff and interested community members.

The DIAPP sets out ways in which Council will assist in making Oberon local governmentmore welcoming and accessible for everyone, including people with disability.

Without an inclusive community and the opportunities that an inclusive communityprovides, diversity is not promoted, control over choice is limited and positive change forpeople with disability may not occur.

I am proud of the diversity of our community and the positive contributions they make toour community. Engagement is a key part of any plan and I would like to thank thecommunity members who took the time to contribute their ideas, with the ultimate aim ofmaking our town and villages a better place for everyone to live, work, study and play.

Kathy SajowitzOberon Mayor

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MessagefromGeneralManager

Oberon’s Disability Inclusive Action Plan (DIAPP) aligns with Council’s Community StrategicPlan. It is a business case for inclusion of people with disability in our communities. Oberonwill continue to work with neighbouring Councils to support inclusion of people withdisability.· Description of a range of Local Government case studies to reflect the disability

inclusion key outcome areas and inclusion planning process· Identification of key performance indicators to support annual reporting of disability

inclusion action planning.

The DIAP encourages planning and coordination across state and Local Government toreduce barriers for people with disability. It mandates Local Government to undertakedisability inclusion action planning while recognising that disability action planning is not anew approach for some councils. A number of NSW councils have an existing disabilityaction plan as a consequence of the federal Disability Discrimination Act (1992) andsubsequent associated court cases.

The DIAP builds on existing social equity requirements within the IP&R framework tostrengthen Local Government commitment to inclusion, consultation and rights for peoplewith disability.

Council is concerned with the well being of all residents of the Oberon Local GovernmentArea and will use this DIAP to ensure that any requirements are embedded in Council’sCommunity Strategic Plan to ensure that they are adequately budgeted to enableimplementation within a reasons timeframe.

Oberon’s DIAP will assist Council to:1. Develop positive community attitudes and behaviours2. Create liveable communities3. Support access to meaningful employment, and4. Improve access to mainstream services through better systems and processes

Gary WallaceGeneral Manager

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ABOUTTHEPLAN

Personal choice and control is only possible when communities are inclusive of all peopleincluding people with disability. Real diversity is not achieved unless people with disabilityare provided with equal opportunity to participate in community life.

For the first time all levels of government across Australia have committed to a unified,national approach to improving the lives of people with disability, their families and carersthrough the development of the National Disability Strategy. In this strategy the State andFederal Governments have committed to an approach where the individual is the ‘centre’ offocus and not their disability.

In August 2014 the NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014 was passed. This Act requires Councilto develop a Disability Inclusion Action Plan to help remove barriers and enable people withdisability to participate equally in their communities.

Purpose

The purpose of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan is to set out the strategies and actionsthat Council will deliver in the next four years to enable people with disability to havegreater access to Council information, services and facilities. The Plan includes actions for allareas of Council and will guide us in making our services and facilities more inclusive.Implementation of the actions in this Plan will benefit many people in our communityincluding older people, people with a temporary injury and parents with young children. ThePlan is underpinned by the following principles which support the United NationsConvention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006):- Focusing on abilities and not disabilities.- Fundamental rights for all people.- Genuine Dialogue and participation.- Improving access and inclusion for all.- Prudent use of resources.- Recognising the benefits of collaboration.- Principles of Universal Design.- Access is everyone’s business.

TheCaseforInclusion- As a community, we are poorer without a diverse range of viewpoints and individual

perspectives.- Exclusion leads to disadvantage and discrimination, which have far reaching negative

impacts across all aspects of life, including health, welfare, education andemployment. These impacts are felt beyond the individual, with families and thebroader community being negatively impacted by a non-inclusive community.

- Employment can provide independence, reduce reliance on benefits and improve theliving standards of people with disability. This can have positive health impacts andcontribute to a greater sense of self-worth.

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- Access to business benefits not only people with disability, but older people, parentswith prams and business owners by expanding their business reach. There is a strongeconomic case to increase inclusion in our community.

Consultationundertaken

This Plan was informed by a Community Survey and many conversations with people withdisability, their families and carers, and Council staff.

Community conversations took place at community facilities including:- Shopping areas- Oberon Library- Community groups- Schools- Staff, and- Community events

POLICYANDLEGISLATIVECONTEXT

People with disability, their families and carers have the same rights as all people to accessservices and facilities. These rights are part of State and Commonwealth policy andlegislation which make it unlawful to discriminate against a person with disability.

There is a range of Commonwealth and State legislation that actively supports access andinclusion for people with disability. These are the policy settings that require Oberon Councilto undertake its business operations in certain ways with regard to access and inclusion.

Under the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA), discrimination on thebasis of disability is unlawful. Council, along with other organisations, has an obligation tomake its facilities and services accessible.

In 2008, the Australian Government committed to implementing the United Nations (UN)Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities:

“to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all humanrights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and topromote respect for their inherent dignity.”

The Commonwealth National Disability Strategy (NDS) 2010–2020 sets out a 10-yearnational plan for improving life for Australians with disability, their families and carers. TheNDS is underpinned by the UN human rights approach. This approach also supports theNSW Government enactment of the NSW Disability Inclusion Act (DIAP) 2014.

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RelatedLegislationandStandards

INTERNATIONAL• United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

COMMONWEALTH• Disability Discrimination Act 1992• National Disability Strategy 2010 – 2020• National Art and Disability Strategy (2009)• Disability (Access to Premises Standards – Buildings) Standards 2010

NSW• NSW Disability Inclusion Act (DIAP) 2014.• Carers (Recognition) Act 2010 (NSW)• NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (ADA)• Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002• National Disability Strategy – NSW Implementation Plan 2012 – 2014• Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2005

The Diagram below shows the Commonwealth and State legislation that informs thedevelopment of local government disability access and inclusion planning.

Image source: Local Government NSW and NSW Family and Community Service - Disability Inclusion Action Plan guidelines

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NSWDisabilityInclusionAct2014

The NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014 includes a series of principles which relate to peoplewith disability and recognise the needs of particular groups. S.12 (3) of the NSW DisabilityInclusion Act 2014 requires each public authority to prepare a Disability Action Plan. Section12 (3) requires councils to prepare a Disability Inclusion Action plan which must include:- how the Council regards disability principles;- strategies for providing access to public buildings, events and facilities;- details about how to access information;- how employment opportunities for people with a disability are to be supported;- demonstrate opportunities for people with disability to access the full range of

services and activities available in the community, and- include details of consultation about the plan with people with disability, and- explain how the plan supports the goals of the State Disability Inclusion Plan.

As a result, this plan sets out a series of principles, strategies and actions that will guideCouncil operations over the next four years. These align with the principles of the DisabilityInclusion Act 2014, as well as the NSW Government's Disability Inclusion Plan whichspecifies four focus areas.

OberonCouncil’sDisabilityInclusionActionPlan

Having a separate plan is consistent with Oberon Council's strategic planning framework inwhich Council undertakes a series of core strategy documents. From these core strategydocuments, a series of action plans and masterplans are prepared to give more detail andstructure to important aspects within our community and for Oberon Council. The DisabilityInclusion Action Plan is within this suite.

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These plans are a particularly important component of Oberon Council's strategic planningframework and map out the Council's intentions for the next four years. The Diagramshows how the Disability Inclusion Action Plan fits into the integrated planning andreporting framework of local government.

COMMUNITYSURVEYRESULTS

Below are the statistics from the Community Survey conducted by Council.

Age Group GenderCarerrequired Disability

Community iswelcoming ofdisabilities

Awareness ofOberonInteragencyCommittee

Information/Publicationsaccessability

Improvement toCouncil Facilities Comments/Suggestions

<25 F N N Y N NOM N Y Y N ALL Streets Bus stop is not disabled friendly. More kerb

ramps required around town. some shopsare not wheelchair friendly.

26-35 F Y N Y N NEWSLETTER Main Street Uneven footpaths. Kerb too high at diabledparking

F Y Y Y N WEBSITE &NEWSLETTER

Main Street Uneven pavers. need more adequate busshelters

36-55 F Y N (PRAM) Y N NEWSLETTER Library CC VIC Admin Pool

Automatic doors required at VisitorInformation Centre (VIC), Admin bui lding,Community Centre, Pool and Library

36-55 F N N Y Y Y EVENTS36-55 M N N Y Y ALL EVENTS56-65 M N Y Y N WEBSITE &

NEWSLETTERLibrary CC VIC Admin Pool

Counter at Counci l faci l ities too high forwheelchairs

F N N Y N NEWSLETTER Library CC VIC Admin Pool

Need more disables parking

F N N Y N WEBSITE ANDNEWSLETTER

Shops Most places have easy access, which isexcel lent.

F N N N N WEBSITE &NEWSLETTER

POOL Some shops don't have ramps, access needsto be easier. The pool needs steps andhandrails rather than ladders.M N N Y

M N N Y N N ALL Information publications needupdating/improving

>65 F Y Y Y Y WEBSITE LIBRARY Automatic required at LibraryM Y Y Y NF Y N Y N WEBSITE & E-

BULLETINSMarked car spaces in streets repairs tofootpath pavers

F N Y Y N NEWSLETTER Library CC VIC Admin Pool

Automatic doors required at VisitorInformation Centre (VIC), Admin bui lding,Community Centre and Library, pool

M N N Y N WEBSITE &NEWSLETTER

Main Street No Taxi Rank. Need more disabled parking

F Y Y Y N NO NO CARF N N NF Y Y NEWSLETTERF N N YF N N Y Y ALL Library CC

VIC Admin PoolWider doorways required throughoutCouncil facil i ties.

M N N Y Y ALL LIBRARYF N N ALLF N N Y

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CommunityConversationResults

The key findings from the community conversations are outlined below. Key strategies andactions from these findings have been identified.

ATTITUDESANDBEHAVIOURS

People’s attitudes impact all aspects of community life. The attitudes and behaviours of thecommunity towards people with disability have been described as the single biggest barrierto participation and inclusion.

Strategy Action Outcome

Raise awareness aboutthe positive contributionpeople with disabilitiesmake to the community.

a) Highlight good news and positive stories in themedia with good exposure.

b) Initiate awareness to individuals and/orbusinesses for positive contribution to thecommunity in regards to people with disabilities.

Improve awareness ofpeople withdisabilities in thecommunity

LIVEABLECOMMUNITIESLiveable communities are places people can move about easily to access services andfacilities and participate in community life.

Strategy Action Outcome1. Public Toilets a. Provide more regular cleaning of toilets.

b. Overall better maintenance with focus onOberon Common, Cunynghame Oval andCook Park facilities.

c. Consideration of access to toilets inplayground and review width of pathways toaccommodate wheelchairs and prams.

d. Create larger physical space in facilities withinclusion of adult change table space.

e. Improve lighting and signage.f. Considerations for more disabled access

toilets around the region.g. g) Consideration for the installation of M Lak

system.2. Footpaths and

Pathwaysa. Review width of all paths and laybacks.

Access to include prams, walking frames andmobility scooters

b. Consideration of access in and aroundplaygrounds and parks.

c. Improve surface levels on all existing paths.d. Increased amount of footpaths generally

around the town.

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3. Review of Councilfacilities andServices

a. Considerations of height of public seating,BBQ’s and Council counters as well asspeaker rostrum in chambers to have pull outshelf to meet needs of people withdisabilities.

b. Ensure / review all facilities and services areaccessible e.g. Tourist attractions.

c. Ensure all Council facilities have automaticdoors and easy access.

4. Transport(advocacy) / Parking

a. Advocate improvements to Taxi service -waiting time excessive, minimal night timeaccess, and the installation of designated taxiranks.

b. Advocate improvements to Bus services –PWD face challenges accessing buses. E.g.Routes require multiple change overs andminimal bus services at night. Areas includingBlack Springs and Burraga have no services.

c. Consideration for the space of disabled parksto allow for hoisting in and out of vehicles aswell as including ramps.

d. Construct a bus stop at northern end ofOberon.

5. Community Events a. Ensure community events are accessible forpeople with disabilities.

b. Promotion material to come in alternateformats – vision and hearing impaired.

c. Information to include access points/toiletslocations/transport and parking for PWD.

6. Parks andRecreation Areas

a. Sensory garden/water play areas to bedeveloped in consultation with PWD andservices. Assist with planning, planting andmaintenance.

7. Access to shops andbusinesses

a. Consideration to be given in both planningnew shops and businesses to ensure access.

b. Review access of existing shops andbusinesses.

c. Educate business owners / employers whyspecific infrastructure is important.

SYSTEMSANDPROCESSES

Ease of accessing systems, options for communicating, and information help remove barriers toparticipation and support people to live independently.

Strategy Action Outcome1. Employment /

RecruitmentProcess

a. Review and improve access to Council onlineprocesses (e.g. Website) – difficult forhearing/vision impaired.

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2. Upskilling Councilstaff in assistingcommunity read/pay rates notices

b. Create opportunities for staff members toparticipate in courses and informationsession to assist people with disabilities.

3. Increase access toinformation

a. Events – promotional materials in differentformats.

b. Enlarge font button on website.c. Provision of hearing loop and speakers in

Council facilities.

MONITORING,REVIEWINGANDREPORTINGEach year, Council will report on its progress of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan as part ofits Annual Report and Community Strategic Plan. A summary of achievements will also beprepared annually and provided to the NSW Disability Council.

GovernanceThe General Manager and Executive Management Team will sponsor and promote the DIAP.

IntegrationThe actions in this Plan will become part of our Delivery Program and Annual Plan.

ImplementationAn implementation plan that includes time frames, priorities, resources and responsibilitieswill be developed to help with the delivery of the Plan.

MonitoringandEvaluationAn evaluation framework with performance indicators has been developed to measurechange. Data will be collected and reported throughout the implementation of the Plan.Council will continue to measure community satisfaction as part of its Community Surveys.

ReportingCouncil will prepare and submit reports to the NSW Disability Council. In addition to theannual review process, a five yearly review will include:- Review and evaluation of the complete DIAP.- Adoption and publication of an updated DIAP.

OngoingConsultationandReviewCouncil will talk with the community regularly to check that the priorities in the DIAP are stillthe same, and make changes as required.

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DisabilityInclusionActionPlan2017–2021

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TableofContentsAcknowledgement of Country ........................................................................................................... 2

Mayoral Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3

Message from General Manager ....................................................................................................... 4

ABOUT THE PLAN .............................................................................................................................. 5

Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... 5

The Case for Inclusion .................................................................................................................... 5

Consultation undertaken ............................................................................................................... 6

POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT ................................................................................................... 6

Related Legislation and Standards ..................................................................................................... 7

NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014...................................................................................................... 8

Oberon Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan ............................................................................... 8

COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS .......................................................................................................... 9

Community Conversation Results .................................................................................................... 10

ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS ..................................................................................................... 10

LIVEABLE COMMUNITIES ............................................................................................................. 10

SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES ........................................................................................................... 11

MONITORING, REVIEWING AND REPORTING ................................................................................... 12

Governance ................................................................................................................................. 12

Integration .................................................................................................................................. 12

Implementation ........................................................................................................................... 12

Monitoring and Evaluation .......................................................................................................... 12

Reporting .................................................................................................................................... 12

Ongoing Consultation and Review ............................................................................................... 12

AcknowledgementofCountryOberon Council would like to acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, the traditional owners ofthis land. The Wiradjuri are of the goanna totem and “the people of the three rivers” – theMacquarie (traditionally known as the Wambool), the Lachlan (or Kalari) and theMurrumbidgee which has retained its original name.

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MayoralIntroduction

It is my pleasure to present Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 –2020. Council isworking towards creating an accessible and inclusive local government area for everyone,one which provides equal opportunity for people with disability to utilise and enjoy thepublic spaces and life of our towns and villages.

Council plays a key role in promoting and supporting access by ensuring it is a keyconsideration in Council’s Community Strategic Plan. This includes how we develop ourtowns and villages; provide information and services to our community; supportemployment opportunities; and promote positive community attitudes and behaviourstoward people with disability.

The purpose of this Disability Inclusive Action Plan (DIAPP) is to ensure access and inclusionis positioned as core business and integrated with existing planning cycles, so thatemployees at every level consider inclusion of people with disability in their business. TheDIAPP has been formed by input from community members with disabilities, their familiesand carers, service providers, Council staff and interested community members.

The DIAPP sets out ways in which Council will assist in making Oberon local governmentmore welcoming and accessible for everyone, including people with disability.

Without an inclusive community and the opportunities that an inclusive communityprovides, diversity is not promoted, control over choice is limited and positive change forpeople with disability may not occur.

I am proud of the diversity of our community and the positive contributions they make toour community. Engagement is a key part of any plan and I would like to thank thecommunity members who took the time to contribute their ideas, with the ultimate aim ofmaking our town and villages a better place for everyone to live, work, study and play.

Kathy SajowitzOberon Mayor

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MessagefromGeneralManager

Oberon’s Disability Inclusive Action Plan (DIAPP) aligns with Council’s Community StrategicPlan. It is a business case for inclusion of people with disability in our communities. Oberonwill continue to work with neighbouring Councils to support inclusion of people withdisability.· Description of a range of Local Government case studies to reflect the disability

inclusion key outcome areas and inclusion planning process· Identification of key performance indicators to support annual reporting of disability

inclusion action planning.

The DIAP encourages planning and coordination across state and Local Government toreduce barriers for people with disability. It mandates Local Government to undertakedisability inclusion action planning while recognising that disability action planning is not anew approach for some councils. A number of NSW councils have an existing disabilityaction plan as a consequence of the federal Disability Discrimination Act (1992) andsubsequent associated court cases.

The DIAP builds on existing social equity requirements within the IP&R framework tostrengthen Local Government commitment to inclusion, consultation and rights for peoplewith disability.

Council is concerned with the well being of all residents of the Oberon Local GovernmentArea and will use this DIAP to ensure that any requirements are embedded in Council’sCommunity Strategic Plan to ensure that they are adequately budgeted to enableimplementation within a reasons timeframe.

Oberon’s DIAP will assist Council to:1. Develop positive community attitudes and behaviours2. Create liveable communities3. Support access to meaningful employment, and4. Improve access to mainstream services through better systems and processes

Gary WallaceGeneral Manager

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ABOUTTHEPLAN

Personal choice and control is only possible when communities are inclusive of all peopleincluding people with disability. Real diversity is not achieved unless people with disabilityare provided with equal opportunity to participate in community life.

For the first time all levels of government across Australia have committed to a unified,national approach to improving the lives of people with disability, their families and carersthrough the development of the National Disability Strategy. In this strategy the State andFederal Governments have committed to an approach where the individual is the ‘centre’ offocus and not their disability.

In August 2014 the NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014 was passed. This Act requires Councilto develop a Disability Inclusion Action Plan to help remove barriers and enable people withdisability to participate equally in their communities.

Purpose

The purpose of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan is to set out the strategies and actionsthat Council will deliver in the next four years to enable people with disability to havegreater access to Council information, services and facilities. The Plan includes actions for allareas of Council and will guide us in making our services and facilities more inclusive.Implementation of the actions in this Plan will benefit many people in our communityincluding older people, people with a temporary injury and parents with young children. ThePlan is underpinned by the following principles which support the United NationsConvention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006):- Focusing on abilities and not disabilities.- Fundamental rights for all people.- Genuine Dialogue and participation.- Improving access and inclusion for all.- Prudent use of resources.- Recognising the benefits of collaboration.- Principles of Universal Design.- Access is everyone’s business.

TheCaseforInclusion- As a community, we are poorer without a diverse range of viewpoints and individual

perspectives.- Exclusion leads to disadvantage and discrimination, which have far reaching negative

impacts across all aspects of life, including health, welfare, education andemployment. These impacts are felt beyond the individual, with families and thebroader community being negatively impacted by a non-inclusive community.

- Employment can provide independence, reduce reliance on benefits and improve theliving standards of people with disability. This can have positive health impacts andcontribute to a greater sense of self-worth.

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- Access to business benefits not only people with disability, but older people, parentswith prams and business owners by expanding their business reach. There is a strongeconomic case to increase inclusion in our community.

Consultationundertaken

This Plan was informed by a Community Survey and many conversations with people withdisability, their families and carers, and Council staff.

Community conversations took place at community facilities including:- Shopping areas- Oberon Library- Community groups- Schools- Staff, and- Community events

POLICYANDLEGISLATIVECONTEXT

People with disability, their families and carers have the same rights as all people to accessservices and facilities. These rights are part of State and Commonwealth policy andlegislation which make it unlawful to discriminate against a person with disability.

There is a range of Commonwealth and State legislation that actively supports access andinclusion for people with disability. These are the policy settings that require Oberon Councilto undertake its business operations in certain ways with regard to access and inclusion.

Under the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA), discrimination on thebasis of disability is unlawful. Council, along with other organisations, has an obligation tomake its facilities and services accessible.

In 2008, the Australian Government committed to implementing the United Nations (UN)Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities:

“to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all humanrights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and topromote respect for their inherent dignity.”

The Commonwealth National Disability Strategy (NDS) 2010–2020 sets out a 10-yearnational plan for improving life for Australians with disability, their families and carers. TheNDS is underpinned by the UN human rights approach. This approach also supports theNSW Government enactment of the NSW Disability Inclusion Act (DIAP) 2014.

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RelatedLegislationandStandards

INTERNATIONAL• United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

COMMONWEALTH• Disability Discrimination Act 1992• National Disability Strategy 2010 – 2020• National Art and Disability Strategy (2009)• Disability (Access to Premises Standards – Buildings) Standards 2010

NSW• NSW Disability Inclusion Act (DIAP) 2014.• Carers (Recognition) Act 2010 (NSW)• NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (ADA)• Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002• National Disability Strategy – NSW Implementation Plan 2012 – 2014• Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2005

The Diagram below shows the Commonwealth and State legislation that informs thedevelopment of local government disability access and inclusion planning.

Image source: Local Government NSW and NSW Family and Community Service - Disability Inclusion Action Plan guidelines

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NSWDisabilityInclusionAct2014

The NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014 includes a series of principles which relate to peoplewith disability and recognise the needs of particular groups. S.12 (3) of the NSW DisabilityInclusion Act 2014 requires each public authority to prepare a Disability Action Plan. Section12 (3) requires councils to prepare a Disability Inclusion Action plan which must include:- how the Council regards disability principles;- strategies for providing access to public buildings, events and facilities;- details about how to access information;- how employment opportunities for people with a disability are to be supported;- demonstrate opportunities for people with disability to access the full range of

services and activities available in the community, and- include details of consultation about the plan with people with disability, and- explain how the plan supports the goals of the State Disability Inclusion Plan.

As a result, this plan sets out a series of principles, strategies and actions that will guideCouncil operations over the next four years. These align with the principles of the DisabilityInclusion Act 2014, as well as the NSW Government's Disability Inclusion Plan whichspecifies four focus areas.

OberonCouncil’sDisabilityInclusionActionPlan

Having a separate plan is consistent with Oberon Council's strategic planning framework inwhich Council undertakes a series of core strategy documents. From these core strategydocuments, a series of action plans and masterplans are prepared to give more detail andstructure to important aspects within our community and for Oberon Council. The DisabilityInclusion Action Plan is within this suite.

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These plans are a particularly important component of Oberon Council's strategic planningframework and map out the Council's intentions for the next four years. The Diagramshows how the Disability Inclusion Action Plan fits into the integrated planning andreporting framework of local government.

COMMUNITYSURVEYRESULTS

Below are the statistics from the Community Survey conducted by Council.

Age Group GenderCarerrequired Disability

Community iswelcoming ofdisabilities

Awareness ofOberonInteragencyCommittee

Information/Publicationsaccessability

Improvement toCouncil Facilities Comments/Suggestions

<25 F N N Y N NOM N Y Y N ALL Streets Bus stop is not disabled friendly. More kerb

ramps required around town. some shopsare not wheelchair friendly.

26-35 F Y N Y N NEWSLETTER Main Street Uneven footpaths. Kerb too high at diabledparking

F Y Y Y N WEBSITE &NEWSLETTER

Main Street Uneven pavers. need more adequate busshelters

36-55 F Y N (PRAM) Y N NEWSLETTER Library CC VIC Admin Pool

Automatic doors required at VisitorInformation Centre (VIC), Admin bui lding,Community Centre, Pool and Library

36-55 F N N Y Y Y EVENTS36-55 M N N Y Y ALL EVENTS56-65 M N Y Y N WEBSITE &

NEWSLETTERLibrary CC VIC Admin Pool

Counter at Counci l faci l ities too high forwheelchairs

F N N Y N NEWSLETTER Library CC VIC Admin Pool

Need more disables parking

F N N Y N WEBSITE ANDNEWSLETTER

Shops Most places have easy access, which isexcel lent.

F N N N N WEBSITE &NEWSLETTER

POOL Some shops don't have ramps, access needsto be easier. The pool needs steps andhandrails rather than ladders.M N N Y

M N N Y N N ALL Information publications needupdating/improving

>65 F Y Y Y Y WEBSITE LIBRARY Automatic required at LibraryM Y Y Y NF Y N Y N WEBSITE & E-

BULLETINSMarked car spaces in streets repairs tofootpath pavers

F N Y Y N NEWSLETTER Library CC VIC Admin Pool

Automatic doors required at VisitorInformation Centre (VIC), Admin bui lding,Community Centre and Library, pool

M N N Y N WEBSITE &NEWSLETTER

Main Street No Taxi Rank. Need more disabled parking

F Y Y Y N NO NO CARF N N NF Y Y NEWSLETTERF N N YF N N Y Y ALL Library CC

VIC Admin PoolWider doorways required throughoutCouncil facil i ties.

M N N Y Y ALL LIBRARYF N N ALLF N N Y

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CommunityConversationResults

The key findings from the community conversations are outlined below. Key strategies andactions from these findings have been identified.

ATTITUDESANDBEHAVIOURS

People’s attitudes impact all aspects of community life. The attitudes and behaviours of thecommunity towards people with disability have been described as the single biggest barrierto participation and inclusion.

Strategy Action Outcome

Raise awareness aboutthe positive contributionpeople with disabilitiesmake to the community.

a) Highlight good news and positive stories in themedia with good exposure.

b) Initiate awareness to individuals and/orbusinesses for positive contribution to thecommunity in regards to people with disabilities.

Improve awareness ofpeople withdisabilities in thecommunity

LIVEABLECOMMUNITIESLiveable communities are places people can move about easily to access services andfacilities and participate in community life.

Strategy Action Outcome1. Public Toilets a. Provide more regular cleaning of toilets.

b. Overall better maintenance with focus onOberon Common, Cunynghame Oval andCook Park facilities.

c. Consideration of access to toilets inplayground and review width of pathways toaccommodate wheelchairs and prams.

d. Create larger physical space in facilities withinclusion of adult change table space.

e. Improve lighting and signage.f. Considerations for more disabled access

toilets around the region.g. g) Consideration for the installation of M Lak

system.2. Footpaths and

Pathwaysa. Review width of all paths and laybacks.

Access to include prams, walking frames andmobility scooters

b. Consideration of access in and aroundplaygrounds and parks.

c. Improve surface levels on all existing paths.d. Increased amount of footpaths generally

around the town.

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3. Review of Councilfacilities andServices

a. Considerations of height of public seating,BBQ’s and Council counters as well asspeaker rostrum in chambers to have pull outshelf to meet needs of people withdisabilities.

b. Ensure / review all facilities and services areaccessible e.g. Tourist attractions.

c. Ensure all Council facilities have automaticdoors and easy access.

4. Transport(advocacy) / Parking

a. Advocate improvements to Taxi service -waiting time excessive, minimal night timeaccess, and the installation of designated taxiranks.

b. Advocate improvements to Bus services –PWD face challenges accessing buses. E.g.Routes require multiple change overs andminimal bus services at night. Areas includingBlack Springs and Burraga have no services.

c. Consideration for the space of disabled parksto allow for hoisting in and out of vehicles aswell as including ramps.

d. Construct a bus stop at northern end ofOberon.

5. Community Events a. Ensure community events are accessible forpeople with disabilities.

b. Promotion material to come in alternateformats – vision and hearing impaired.

c. Information to include access points/toiletslocations/transport and parking for PWD.

6. Parks andRecreation Areas

a. Sensory garden/water play areas to bedeveloped in consultation with PWD andservices. Assist with planning, planting andmaintenance.

7. Access to shops andbusinesses

a. Consideration to be given in both planningnew shops and businesses to ensure access.

b. Review access of existing shops andbusinesses.

c. Educate business owners / employers whyspecific infrastructure is important.

SYSTEMSANDPROCESSES

Ease of accessing systems, options for communicating, and information help remove barriers toparticipation and support people to live independently.

Strategy Action Outcome1. Employment /

RecruitmentProcess

a. Review and improve access to Council onlineprocesses (e.g. Website) – difficult forhearing/vision impaired.

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2. Upskilling Councilstaff in assistingcommunity read/pay rates notices

b. Create opportunities for staff members toparticipate in courses and informationsession to assist people with disabilities.

3. Increase access toinformation

a. Events – promotional materials in differentformats.

b. Enlarge font button on website.c. Provision of hearing loop and speakers in

Council facilities.

MONITORING,REVIEWINGANDREPORTINGEach year, Council will report on its progress of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan as part ofits Annual Report and Community Strategic Plan. A summary of achievements will also beprepared annually and provided to the NSW Disability Council.

GovernanceThe General Manager and Executive Management Team will sponsor and promote the DIAP.

IntegrationThe actions in this Plan will become part of our Delivery Program and Annual Plan.

ImplementationAn implementation plan that includes time frames, priorities, resources and responsibilitieswill be developed to help with the delivery of the Plan.

MonitoringandEvaluationAn evaluation framework with performance indicators has been developed to measurechange. Data will be collected and reported throughout the implementation of the Plan.Council will continue to measure community satisfaction as part of its Community Surveys.

ReportingCouncil will prepare and submit reports to the NSW Disability Council. In addition to theannual review process, a five yearly review will include:- Review and evaluation of the complete DIAP.- Adoption and publication of an updated DIAP.

OngoingConsultationandReviewCouncil will talk with the community regularly to check that the priorities in the DIAP are stillthe same, and make changes as required.

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DisabilityInclusionActionPlan2017–2021

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TableofContentsAcknowledgement of Country ........................................................................................................... 2

Mayoral Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3

Message from General Manager ....................................................................................................... 4

ABOUT THE PLAN .............................................................................................................................. 5

Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... 5

The Case for Inclusion .................................................................................................................... 5

Consultation undertaken ............................................................................................................... 6

POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT ................................................................................................... 6

Related Legislation and Standards ..................................................................................................... 7

NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014...................................................................................................... 8

Oberon Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan ............................................................................... 8

COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS .......................................................................................................... 9

Community Conversation Results .................................................................................................... 10

ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS ..................................................................................................... 10

LIVEABLE COMMUNITIES ............................................................................................................. 10

SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES ........................................................................................................... 11

MONITORING, REVIEWING AND REPORTING ................................................................................... 12

Governance ................................................................................................................................. 12

Integration .................................................................................................................................. 12

Implementation ........................................................................................................................... 12

Monitoring and Evaluation .......................................................................................................... 12

Reporting .................................................................................................................................... 12

Ongoing Consultation and Review ............................................................................................... 12

AcknowledgementofCountryOberon Council would like to acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, the traditional owners ofthis land. The Wiradjuri are of the goanna totem and “the people of the three rivers” – theMacquarie (traditionally known as the Wambool), the Lachlan (or Kalari) and theMurrumbidgee which has retained its original name.

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MayoralIntroduction

It is my pleasure to present Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 –2020. Council isworking towards creating an accessible and inclusive local government area for everyone,one which provides equal opportunity for people with disability to utilise and enjoy thepublic spaces and life of our towns and villages.

Council plays a key role in promoting and supporting access by ensuring it is a keyconsideration in Council’s Community Strategic Plan. This includes how we develop ourtowns and villages; provide information and services to our community; supportemployment opportunities; and promote positive community attitudes and behaviourstoward people with disability.

The purpose of this Disability Inclusive Action Plan (DIAPP) is to ensure access and inclusionis positioned as core business and integrated with existing planning cycles, so thatemployees at every level consider inclusion of people with disability in their business. TheDIAPP has been formed by input from community members with disabilities, their familiesand carers, service providers, Council staff and interested community members.

The DIAPP sets out ways in which Council will assist in making Oberon local governmentmore welcoming and accessible for everyone, including people with disability.

Without an inclusive community and the opportunities that an inclusive communityprovides, diversity is not promoted, control over choice is limited and positive change forpeople with disability may not occur.

I am proud of the diversity of our community and the positive contributions they make toour community. Engagement is a key part of any plan and I would like to thank thecommunity members who took the time to contribute their ideas, with the ultimate aim ofmaking our town and villages a better place for everyone to live, work, study and play.

Kathy SajowitzOberon Mayor

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MessagefromGeneralManager

Oberon’s Disability Inclusive Action Plan (DIAPP) aligns with Council’s Community StrategicPlan. It is a business case for inclusion of people with disability in our communities. Oberonwill continue to work with neighbouring Councils to support inclusion of people withdisability.· Description of a range of Local Government case studies to reflect the disability

inclusion key outcome areas and inclusion planning process· Identification of key performance indicators to support annual reporting of disability

inclusion action planning.

The DIAP encourages planning and coordination across state and Local Government toreduce barriers for people with disability. It mandates Local Government to undertakedisability inclusion action planning while recognising that disability action planning is not anew approach for some councils. A number of NSW councils have an existing disabilityaction plan as a consequence of the federal Disability Discrimination Act (1992) andsubsequent associated court cases.

The DIAP builds on existing social equity requirements within the IP&R framework tostrengthen Local Government commitment to inclusion, consultation and rights for peoplewith disability.

Council is concerned with the well being of all residents of the Oberon Local GovernmentArea and will use this DIAP to ensure that any requirements are embedded in Council’sCommunity Strategic Plan to ensure that they are adequately budgeted to enableimplementation within a reasons timeframe.

Oberon’s DIAP will assist Council to:1. Develop positive community attitudes and behaviours2. Create liveable communities3. Support access to meaningful employment, and4. Improve access to mainstream services through better systems and processes

Gary WallaceGeneral Manager

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ABOUTTHEPLAN

Personal choice and control is only possible when communities are inclusive of all peopleincluding people with disability. Real diversity is not achieved unless people with disabilityare provided with equal opportunity to participate in community life.

For the first time all levels of government across Australia have committed to a unified,national approach to improving the lives of people with disability, their families and carersthrough the development of the National Disability Strategy. In this strategy the State andFederal Governments have committed to an approach where the individual is the ‘centre’ offocus and not their disability.

In August 2014 the NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014 was passed. This Act requires Councilto develop a Disability Inclusion Action Plan to help remove barriers and enable people withdisability to participate equally in their communities.

Purpose

The purpose of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan is to set out the strategies and actionsthat Council will deliver in the next four years to enable people with disability to havegreater access to Council information, services and facilities. The Plan includes actions for allareas of Council and will guide us in making our services and facilities more inclusive.Implementation of the actions in this Plan will benefit many people in our communityincluding older people, people with a temporary injury and parents with young children. ThePlan is underpinned by the following principles which support the United NationsConvention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006):- Focusing on abilities and not disabilities.- Fundamental rights for all people.- Genuine Dialogue and participation.- Improving access and inclusion for all.- Prudent use of resources.- Recognising the benefits of collaboration.- Principles of Universal Design.- Access is everyone’s business.

TheCaseforInclusion- As a community, we are poorer without a diverse range of viewpoints and individual

perspectives.- Exclusion leads to disadvantage and discrimination, which have far reaching negative

impacts across all aspects of life, including health, welfare, education andemployment. These impacts are felt beyond the individual, with families and thebroader community being negatively impacted by a non-inclusive community.

- Employment can provide independence, reduce reliance on benefits and improve theliving standards of people with disability. This can have positive health impacts andcontribute to a greater sense of self-worth.

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- Access to business benefits not only people with disability, but older people, parentswith prams and business owners by expanding their business reach. There is a strongeconomic case to increase inclusion in our community.

Consultationundertaken

This Plan was informed by a Community Survey and many conversations with people withdisability, their families and carers, and Council staff.

Community conversations took place at community facilities including:- Shopping areas- Oberon Library- Community groups- Schools- Staff, and- Community events

POLICYANDLEGISLATIVECONTEXT

People with disability, their families and carers have the same rights as all people to accessservices and facilities. These rights are part of State and Commonwealth policy andlegislation which make it unlawful to discriminate against a person with disability.

There is a range of Commonwealth and State legislation that actively supports access andinclusion for people with disability. These are the policy settings that require Oberon Councilto undertake its business operations in certain ways with regard to access and inclusion.

Under the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA), discrimination on thebasis of disability is unlawful. Council, along with other organisations, has an obligation tomake its facilities and services accessible.

In 2008, the Australian Government committed to implementing the United Nations (UN)Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities:

“to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all humanrights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and topromote respect for their inherent dignity.”

The Commonwealth National Disability Strategy (NDS) 2010–2020 sets out a 10-yearnational plan for improving life for Australians with disability, their families and carers. TheNDS is underpinned by the UN human rights approach. This approach also supports theNSW Government enactment of the NSW Disability Inclusion Act (DIAP) 2014.

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RelatedLegislationandStandards

INTERNATIONAL• United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

COMMONWEALTH• Disability Discrimination Act 1992• National Disability Strategy 2010 – 2020• National Art and Disability Strategy (2009)• Disability (Access to Premises Standards – Buildings) Standards 2010

NSW• NSW Disability Inclusion Act (DIAP) 2014.• Carers (Recognition) Act 2010 (NSW)• NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (ADA)• Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002• National Disability Strategy – NSW Implementation Plan 2012 – 2014• Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2005

The Diagram below shows the Commonwealth and State legislation that informs thedevelopment of local government disability access and inclusion planning.

Image source: Local Government NSW and NSW Family and Community Service - Disability Inclusion Action Plan guidelines

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NSWDisabilityInclusionAct2014

The NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014 includes a series of principles which relate to peoplewith disability and recognise the needs of particular groups. S.12 (3) of the NSW DisabilityInclusion Act 2014 requires each public authority to prepare a Disability Action Plan. Section12 (3) requires councils to prepare a Disability Inclusion Action plan which must include:- how the Council regards disability principles;- strategies for providing access to public buildings, events and facilities;- details about how to access information;- how employment opportunities for people with a disability are to be supported;- demonstrate opportunities for people with disability to access the full range of

services and activities available in the community, and- include details of consultation about the plan with people with disability, and- explain how the plan supports the goals of the State Disability Inclusion Plan.

As a result, this plan sets out a series of principles, strategies and actions that will guideCouncil operations over the next four years. These align with the principles of the DisabilityInclusion Act 2014, as well as the NSW Government's Disability Inclusion Plan whichspecifies four focus areas.

OberonCouncil’sDisabilityInclusionActionPlan

Having a separate plan is consistent with Oberon Council's strategic planning framework inwhich Council undertakes a series of core strategy documents. From these core strategydocuments, a series of action plans and masterplans are prepared to give more detail andstructure to important aspects within our community and for Oberon Council. The DisabilityInclusion Action Plan is within this suite.

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These plans are a particularly important component of Oberon Council's strategic planningframework and map out the Council's intentions for the next four years. The Diagramshows how the Disability Inclusion Action Plan fits into the integrated planning andreporting framework of local government.

COMMUNITYSURVEYRESULTS

Below are the statistics from the Community Survey conducted by Council.

Age Group GenderCarerrequired Disability

Community iswelcoming ofdisabilities

Awareness ofOberonInteragencyCommittee

Information/Publicationsaccessability

Improvement toCouncil Facilities Comments/Suggestions

<25 F N N Y N NOM N Y Y N ALL Streets Bus stop is not disabled friendly. More kerb

ramps required around town. some shopsare not wheelchair friendly.

26-35 F Y N Y N NEWSLETTER Main Street Uneven footpaths. Kerb too high at diabledparking

F Y Y Y N WEBSITE &NEWSLETTER

Main Street Uneven pavers. need more adequate busshelters

36-55 F Y N (PRAM) Y N NEWSLETTER Library CC VIC Admin Pool

Automatic doors required at VisitorInformation Centre (VIC), Admin bui lding,Community Centre, Pool and Library

36-55 F N N Y Y Y EVENTS36-55 M N N Y Y ALL EVENTS56-65 M N Y Y N WEBSITE &

NEWSLETTERLibrary CC VIC Admin Pool

Counter at Counci l faci l ities too high forwheelchairs

F N N Y N NEWSLETTER Library CC VIC Admin Pool

Need more disables parking

F N N Y N WEBSITE ANDNEWSLETTER

Shops Most places have easy access, which isexcel lent.

F N N N N WEBSITE &NEWSLETTER

POOL Some shops don't have ramps, access needsto be easier. The pool needs steps andhandrails rather than ladders.M N N Y

M N N Y N N ALL Information publications needupdating/improving

>65 F Y Y Y Y WEBSITE LIBRARY Automatic required at LibraryM Y Y Y NF Y N Y N WEBSITE & E-

BULLETINSMarked car spaces in streets repairs tofootpath pavers

F N Y Y N NEWSLETTER Library CC VIC Admin Pool

Automatic doors required at VisitorInformation Centre (VIC), Admin bui lding,Community Centre and Library, pool

M N N Y N WEBSITE &NEWSLETTER

Main Street No Taxi Rank. Need more disabled parking

F Y Y Y N NO NO CARF N N NF Y Y NEWSLETTERF N N YF N N Y Y ALL Library CC

VIC Admin PoolWider doorways required throughoutCouncil facil i ties.

M N N Y Y ALL LIBRARYF N N ALLF N N Y

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CommunityConversationResults

The key findings from the community conversations are outlined below. Key strategies andactions from these findings have been identified.

ATTITUDESANDBEHAVIOURS

People’s attitudes impact all aspects of community life. The attitudes and behaviours of thecommunity towards people with disability have been described as the single biggest barrierto participation and inclusion.

Strategy Action Outcome

Raise awareness aboutthe positive contributionpeople with disabilitiesmake to the community.

a) Highlight good news and positive stories in themedia with good exposure.

b) Initiate awareness to individuals and/orbusinesses for positive contribution to thecommunity in regards to people with disabilities.

Improve awareness ofpeople withdisabilities in thecommunity

LIVEABLECOMMUNITIESLiveable communities are places people can move about easily to access services andfacilities and participate in community life.

Strategy Action Outcome1. Public Toilets a. Provide more regular cleaning of toilets.

b. Overall better maintenance with focus onOberon Common, Cunynghame Oval andCook Park facilities.

c. Consideration of access to toilets inplayground and review width of pathways toaccommodate wheelchairs and prams.

d. Create larger physical space in facilities withinclusion of adult change table space.

e. Improve lighting and signage.f. Considerations for more disabled access

toilets around the region.g. g) Consideration for the installation of M Lak

system.2. Footpaths and

Pathwaysa. Review width of all paths and laybacks.

Access to include prams, walking frames andmobility scooters

b. Consideration of access in and aroundplaygrounds and parks.

c. Improve surface levels on all existing paths.d. Increased amount of footpaths generally

around the town.

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3. Review of Councilfacilities andServices

a. Considerations of height of public seating,BBQ’s and Council counters as well asspeaker rostrum in chambers to have pull outshelf to meet needs of people withdisabilities.

b. Ensure / review all facilities and services areaccessible e.g. Tourist attractions.

c. Ensure all Council facilities have automaticdoors and easy access.

4. Transport(advocacy) / Parking

a. Advocate improvements to Taxi service -waiting time excessive, minimal night timeaccess, and the installation of designated taxiranks.

b. Advocate improvements to Bus services –PWD face challenges accessing buses. E.g.Routes require multiple change overs andminimal bus services at night. Areas includingBlack Springs and Burraga have no services.

c. Consideration for the space of disabled parksto allow for hoisting in and out of vehicles aswell as including ramps.

d. Construct a bus stop at northern end ofOberon.

5. Community Events a. Ensure community events are accessible forpeople with disabilities.

b. Promotion material to come in alternateformats – vision and hearing impaired.

c. Information to include access points/toiletslocations/transport and parking for PWD.

6. Parks andRecreation Areas

a. Sensory garden/water play areas to bedeveloped in consultation with PWD andservices. Assist with planning, planting andmaintenance.

7. Access to shops andbusinesses

a. Consideration to be given in both planningnew shops and businesses to ensure access.

b. Review access of existing shops andbusinesses.

c. Educate business owners / employers whyspecific infrastructure is important.

SYSTEMSANDPROCESSES

Ease of accessing systems, options for communicating, and information help remove barriers toparticipation and support people to live independently.

Strategy Action Outcome1. Employment /

RecruitmentProcess

a. Review and improve access to Council onlineprocesses (e.g. Website) – difficult forhearing/vision impaired.

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2. Upskilling Councilstaff in assistingcommunity read/pay rates notices

b. Create opportunities for staff members toparticipate in courses and informationsession to assist people with disabilities.

3. Increase access toinformation

a. Events – promotional materials in differentformats.

b. Enlarge font button on website.c. Provision of hearing loop and speakers in

Council facilities.

MONITORING,REVIEWINGANDREPORTINGEach year, Council will report on its progress of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan as part ofits Annual Report and Community Strategic Plan. A summary of achievements will also beprepared annually and provided to the NSW Disability Council.

GovernanceThe General Manager and Executive Management Team will sponsor and promote the DIAP.

IntegrationThe actions in this Plan will become part of our Delivery Program and Annual Plan.

ImplementationAn implementation plan that includes time frames, priorities, resources and responsibilitieswill be developed to help with the delivery of the Plan.

MonitoringandEvaluationAn evaluation framework with performance indicators has been developed to measurechange. Data will be collected and reported throughout the implementation of the Plan.Council will continue to measure community satisfaction as part of its Community Surveys.

ReportingCouncil will prepare and submit reports to the NSW Disability Council. In addition to theannual review process, a five yearly review will include:- Review and evaluation of the complete DIAP.- Adoption and publication of an updated DIAP.

OngoingConsultationandReviewCouncil will talk with the community regularly to check that the priorities in the DIAP are stillthe same, and make changes as required.

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ATTACHMENTS FOR REPORT

Report Item

13.06 OBERON 2017/18 DRAFT

OPERATIONAL PLAN, DELIVERY

PLAN, FEES & CHARGES AND RATING

STRUCTURE

ATTACHMENTS

Draft 2017/18 Operational Plan

Draft 2017/18 Delivery Plan

Late Attachment - Draft 2017/18 Fees & Charges

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COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017

Operational Plan 2017/18

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Attachment 1

Operational Plan 2016/17

Operational Plan 2017/18

Income from Continuing Operations

Rates & Annual Charges 5,304,137

User Charges & Fees 4,733,929

Interest & Investment Revenue 370,707

Other Revenues – External 501,548

Other Revenues – Internal Restricted Movement 2,712,687

Operating Grants 5,167,127

Capital Grants 217,114

Gain from Disposal of Assets 350,000

TOTAL INCOME $19,387,249

Expenses from Continuing Operations

Employee Benefits & On-costs 4,874,784

Borrowing Costs 200,000

Materials & Contracts 2,952,873

Depreciation & Amortisation 3,222,495

Impairment 0

Other Expenses 2,374,782

Interest & Investment Losses 0

Loss from Disposal of Assets 0

TOTAL EXPENSES $13,624,934

Operating Result - Surplus/(Deficit) $5,832,315

Less Capital Expenditure $5,684,112

NET Surplus/(Deficit) $78,203

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DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18

CONTENTS page

VISION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................................... 2

VALUES STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................................. 2

FUTURE DIRECTIONS, STRATEGIC OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS ........................................................................... 3

EXAMPLE – Directions, Outcomes, Programs and Projects ......................................................................................... 4

FUTURE DIRECTION 1 – OUR COMMUNITY ............................................................................................................. 5

FUTURE DIRECTION 2 – BASIC SERVICES .............................................................................................................. 9

FUTURE DIRECTION 3 – ECONOMIC PROSPERITY .............................................................................................. 13

FUTURE DIRECTION 4 – RESPONSIVE AND CARING ........................................................................................... 16

FUTURE DIRECTION 5 – OPEN COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................ 19

FUTURE DIRECTION 6 – NATURAL ENVIRONMENT .............................................................................................. 23

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FIFTH YEAR EXTENSION Council has carried over this Delivery Program for a fifth year due to the State Government’s Fit for the Future Process that put Oberon Council in a pending amalgamation with Bathurst Regional Council. The amalgamation has been squashed by the new State Leader, Gladys Berejiklian, in February 2017 and Local Government elections will take place in September 2017. Once the new Councillors are voted in, a new Community Strategic Plan will be developed to ensure it is adopted by 1 July 2018.

VISION STATEMENT A prosperous town, villages and rural communities set amongst the rolling hills, rivers, forests, mountains and caves of the Great Divide. A breath of fresh air in a landscape of light, colour and seasonal beauty. Life as it should be! The town, villages and rural communities throughout the Shire thrive and prosper. Each area has its own identity and together make up ‘Oberon’; a place for all ages and aspirations; the place we call home. Our physical attributes define us. We are inspired by the natural landscape. Here the big rivers of the area have their beginnings; the rolling hills are rich and productive; the forests add to the wealth of our community both economically and culturally. We are home to the iconic Jenolan Caves and Kanangra Walls. People from all over the world come to visit. You can come up here to Oberon for a breath of fresh air in a clean and healthy environment. Four distinct seasons provide the backdrop for life and living here. Each offering its own colour range, temperatures, spoils of the land and calendar of events. Here in Oberon we enjoy. A pace of living that is both relaxed and invigorating; A welcome that is warm and genuine; Community life that is caring, full and active. Rural living in a beautiful landscape.

VALUES STATEMENT To guide our choice and behavior – As a community, in all we do, we will:

We respect the past, the future and position of others. We take pride in community achievement. We work together in an open and co-operative manner The knowledge and wisdom of the past guides our present and future. We do for today with tomorrow in mind, aiming to leave a better place for those to come. We seek to understand the thoughts, ideas and ways of others so our own lives are enriched. We are proud of what our community achieves, the skill and creativity of our people. We take the initiative and don’t wait for someone else to do what we can do ourselves. Working together is the way we approach our challenges and opportunities. We seek to be open to new ideas and ways and to co-operate with each other.

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FUTURE DIRECTIONS, STRATEGIC OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS There are six Future Directions with 35 Strategic Outcomes and 142 Actions in the Delivery Program to be addressed over the next four years.

6 FUTURE DIRECTIONS

35

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

143

ACTIONS

OUR COMMUNITY 5 32

BASIC SERVICES 8 38

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 5 16

RESPONSIVE AND CARING 7 23

OPEN COMMUNICATION 5 23

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT 5 11

The tables on the following pages show the ACTIONS to help achieve the STRATEGIC OUTCOMES within each FUTURE DIRECTION. The “responsibility” area identifies the responsible staff member, or community group (see KEY/LEGEND below) for implementing these ACTIONS. The DELIVERY PROGRAM identifies the year in which it is planned to commence ACTIONS. Ongoing PROGRAMS are shown in each year with PROJECTS shown in the years they are scheduled. IF NO ACTION IS PLANNED an X is placed in that year and the area IS NOT colour coded. KEY/LEGEND

X NO PLANNED ACTION IN NOMINATED YEAR OAC OBERON ARTS COUNCIL

CENTROC CENTRAL WEST REGIONAL ORGANISATION OF COUNCILS OBTA OBERON BUSINESS AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION

CSC COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR OC OBERON COUNCIL

COM OBERON LGA COMMUNITY GROUP OVIC OBERON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

EC EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR PDD PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

EMT EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM PE PROJECT ENGINEER

FCSD FINANCE and COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR WED WORKS and ENGINEERING DIRECTOR

GM GENERAL MANAGER WH&SC WORK HEALTH and SAFETY COORDINATOR

HBM HEALTH & BUILDING MANAGER WM WORKS MANAGER

HRC HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

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EXAMPLE – Directions, Outcomes, Programs and Projects Previous Years Budgets 4 Year Delivery Program (IN COLOUR) Current Year Highlighted

FUTURE DIRECTION 1 – OUR COMMUNITY

OPERATIONS BUDGET – OUR COMMUNITY 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

Expenditure 949,704 979,686 993,646 1,016,524 1,038,327

Income 502,511 515,842 530,454 546,166 562,349

Result (447,194) (463,844) (463,192) (479,358) (475,979)

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE – OUR COMMUNITY

Expenditure 321,796 342,326 353,926 307,426 307,426

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

1.1 HEALTHY ACTIVE COMMUNITY MEMBERS

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

1.1.1 Develop a program to promote healthy lifestyle to decrease obesity

X X Facilitator FCSD

1.1.2 Provide access to the Community Centre for community groups

Provider FCSD

PROJECT – 2016/17 to 2020/21 STRATEGIC OUTCOME ACTIONS ONGOING PROGRAM In the example above the Strategic Outcome is “Healthy Active Community Members” where Council is a Facilitator with the responsible Staff Member nominated as the FCSD (Finance and Community Services Director) for Actions 1.1.1 and 1.1.2

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FUTURE DIRECTION 1 – OUR COMMUNITY

OPERATIONS BUDGET 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

Expenditure 949,704 746,229 758,002 770,048 782,374

Income 502,511 720,509 1,512,611 571,597 582,342

Result (447,194) (25,720) 754,610 (198,450) (200,032)

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

321,796 595,000 1,545,000 462,587 471,914

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

1.1 HEALTHY ACTIVE COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Action Year

1 Year

2 Year

3 Year

4 Year

5 Council role Responsibility Comment

1.1.1 Develop a program to promote healthy lifestyle to decrease obesity

Facilitator FCSD Low impact fitness equipment grant in 2013/14

installed in March 2015 in The Common Preparation of Pedestrian Accessibility Mobility Plan (PAMP) to promote active lifestyle opportunities for the community Seek funding - Heathly Town Challenge

1.1.2 Provide access to the Community Centre for community groups

Provider FCSD Booking system in place and Council policy

provides for free use for not for profit community groups Development of community hub project

1.1.3 Organise and coordinate community events

Provider Facilitator

FCSD Australia Day; International Women’s Day (IWD); Youth Week activities / Seniors Week; Local Government Golf Day (staff coordination/support); Oberon Democracy Day; HSVF; ANZAC; OYC Fun Run/Walk

1.1.4 Seek grant funding to provide appropriate programs

Provider Facilitator

FCSD Council continue to facilitate requests from community groups to actively seek grant funding Grant funding applications submitted IWD; Youth Week (Skate Park proposal); Seniors Week; U3A initiatives; Community Hub Secure permanency of a Grants Officer.

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1.1.5 Support community health initiatives

Facilitator FCSD Council continue active participation in Centroc

Health Workforce Committee, including Beyond the Range. Council continue to aid Oberon Health Council initiatives., eg Healthy Town Challenge Council continue to facilitate the Oberon Community Transport program. External providers such as U3A undertaking niche activities.

1.1.6 Provide swim and aquatic programs

Provider PDD Dolphin Swim School; U3A Gentle Exercise;

School Swim Programs; H2O Xercise;

1.1.7 Develop a program to increase level of volunteering

Provider or Facilitator

FCSD Use Community Newsletter to encourage volunteering; promote volunteering; assist with volunteer programs; Fairies/FEVs; The Common Working Party; MOU with Corrective Services

1.1.8 Develop a Disability Inclusive Action Plan

Provider Facilitator

FCSD Develop DIAP for submission to State Government by 1 July 2018

1.2 INTEGRATED WELL UTILISED AND APPROPRIATE FACILITIES FOR SPORTS, ARTS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Action Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5 Council role Responsibility Comment

1.2.1 Investigate the feasibility of covering the pool

Provider PDD Stage 1 completed. Investigate feasibility of completing Stage 2, Grant funded

1.2.2 Seek grant funding to provide gym facilities

x x Facilitator Provider

FCSD/WED Seek grants to continue to provide additional facilities; 24 hour gym

1.2.3 Own, maintain and expand the Indoor Multi Purpose Sports Complex and Pool

Provider WED Seek opportunities through grant funding for

additional infrastructure. 24 hour gym; stage 2 of pool

1.2.4 Implement the Sports field maintenance program and lease to user groups

Provider WED Maintenance of parks, gardens & sporting fields. Continue to coordinate Section 355 Oberon Sports Facilities Committee.

1.2.5 Own, expand and maintain the Community Centre

Provider FCSD Operation & maintenance of Community Centre; work towards development of Community Hub in 2016/17; completion in 2017/18

1.2.6 Implement the pool operations and maintenance program

Provider PDD Operation and maintenance of Oberon Swimming

Pool

1.2.7 Assist the golf course with plant maintenance and irrigation water

Facilitator WED Assistance provided; new license 2016/17; long term lease 2017/18; assistance through S356 donations

1.2.8 Lease building facilities to the Rugby Leagues Club

Provider WED/GM Delegate appointed to ORLC Board; lease in

place 2010

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1.2.9 Investigate lighting of sporting facilities

Provider Facilitator

WED/GM Seek opportunities for grant funding for lighting at Leagues Ground and Cunynghame Oval Seek funding for lighting

1.3 YOUNG PEOPLE PREPARED FOR AND INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY LIFE

Action Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Council role Responsibility Comment

1.3.1 Continue to encourage participation in Oberon Youth Council

Provider Facilitator

FCSD Participate in Youth conferences; Facilitate Oberon Youth Council Meetings and events; Seek opportunities for installation of a Skate Park in consultation with the Oberon Youth Council; Youth Coordinator role

1.3.2 Seek opportunities for Life Skill programs for young people

Facilitator Advocate

FCSD Continue advocating for opportunities. Continued facilitation of Oberon Youth Council; CSC program

1.3.3 Seek grant funding for youth programs

Facilitator Provider

FCSD Application lodged and funding received for Youth Week. Continued facilitation of Oberon Youth Council (OYC) Encourage Oberon Men’s Shed to provide bicycle maintenance courses for young people.

1.3.4 Investigate Youth Support Initiatives

Facilitator FCSD Initiatives such as “Head Space”, Mentoring Programs, Youth off the Streets and Chifley Local Area Command Youth Programs.

1.3.5 Organise Youth Week

Provider FCSD Liaise with Oberon Youth Council, promote Youth Week activities through youth networks.

1.4 WELL MAINTAINED AND UTILISED PARKS AND PASSIVE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

Action Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Council role Responsibility Comment

1.4.1 Implement the Parks, walkways and playgrounds maintenance program

Provider WED Programmed annually; risk assessments on all

council park facilities

1.4.2 Promote the use of walkways and cycle ways for recreation

Facilitator WED Development and implementation of Pedestrian Accessibility Mobility Plan (PAMP). Use of community newsletter and community groups to promote.

1.4.3 Prepare a future development plan for The Common x x x

Provider WED Master Plan being developed as part of 2015/16 Operational Plan. Completion and ongoing implementation of actions from 2016/17.

1.4.4 Encourage State Govt. Agencies to improve the maintenance and appearance of their parks and reserves

Advocate Facilitator

WED Ongoing discussions with State Government Agencies including Forestry Corporation, National Parks and Wildlife and Department of Primary Industries - Lands

1.4.5 Implement footpath and cycle ways development and maintenance

Provider WED Continue to develop and maintain Pedestrian

Accessibility Mobility Plan (PAMP); ongoing risk

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program assessment and maintenance

1.5 STRONG COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN ARTS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Action Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Council role Responsibility Comment

1.5.1 Seek grant funding to provide arts and cultural opportunities

Facilitator Provider

EMT Continue to seek funding for art and cultural opportunities. Liaise with Oberon Arts Council (OAC), Oberon Business and Tourism Association (OBTA) and Friends of the Oberon Library (FOOLs)

1.5.2 Provide a financial contribution to Arts OutWest

Facilitator GM, FCSD Provide annual funding. Council continue to have a delegate on Arts OutWest (Fran)

1.5.3 Provide craft program opportunities through the Library & CC

Facilitator Provider

FCSD Activities provided through weekly story time and school holiday activities programs; MakerSpace program from April 2017.

1.5.4 Use Council buildings and facilities to assist with art exhibitions

Facilitator Provider

GM, FCSD Continue to offer Waste 2 Art annual exhibition.

1.5.5 Conduct Photo competition

Provider GM Assist OBTA to organize 2016 seasonal photographic competition. Seek sponsorship to re-initiate Annual Photographic Competition.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Attendance at community events Number of volunteers (young particularly)

Use of sporting facilities such as Indoor Multipurpose Sports Centre, Soccer Oval, Recreation Ground, Rugby League Grounds, Cunynghame Oval, Oberon Pool Complex

Grant Funding Success

Library and Community Centre usage

Number of Arts & Cultural Events

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FUTURE DIRECTION 2 – BASIC SERVICES

OPERATIONAL BUDGET 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

Expenditure 8,908,442 8,854,011 7,852,572 7,951,380 7,872,358

Income 8,813,971 12,661,478 11,328,211 9,217,963 8,834,914

Result (94,471) 3,807,467 3,475,639 1,266,583 962,557

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

Expenditure 5,581,893 4,342,073 4,074,112 2,228,319 2,440,132

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

2.1 ONGOING AND SECURE WATER SUPPLY FOR DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL USE

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

2.1.1 Provide potable water to Oberon residents, business and industry

Provider WED Continue potable water supply through best practices.

2.1.2 Manage, maintain and improve the water treatment plant

Provider WED Continue monitoring and managing facility.

2.1.3 Maintain and improve the water reticulation system

Provider WED Maintain in accordance with the Department of Health Regulations, the NSW Drinking Water Guidelines and Oberon Council’s Risk Based Drinking Water Management System.

2.1.4 Negotiate with State Water for a secure and reliable supply of raw water

Advocate Facilitator

WED Staff actively participate as a member of the Fish River Water Supply Customer Council.

2.1.5 Implement measures to manage and meet the long term demand for water supply within Oberon

Provider Facilitator

WED Continued compliance with the Water Demand Management Plan. Review Developer Servicing Plan to allow for future growth of Oberon.

2.1.6 Investigate opportunities for water protection and reuse

Facilitator Advocate

WED Council continue to advocate for water security in conjunction with Water NSW for projects including the Duckmaloi Weir to Oberon Dam water return pipeline.

2.2 EFFECTIVE COLLECTION AND TREATMENT OF SEWAGE

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

2.2.1 Provide sewage treatment at Oberon township

Provider WED Continue to meet current demands and legislative requirements; implement Restart STP program

2.2.2 Maintain the sewerage reticulation system in Oberon township

Provider WED Allow for expansion to cater for future growth in Oberon.

2.2.3 Approve the installation of onsite sewage treatment systems

Provider Regulator

PDD Continue compliance for the approval of onsite sewerage treatment systems.

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2.2.4 Investigate uses for treated waste water

Provider Facilitator

WED Continue to source opportunities for the reuse of treated waste water.

2.2.5 Comply with State Government licence requirements for the discharge of treated waste water

Provider WED Ongoing with test results monitored and action taken as appropriate. Reported annually through the Environmental Protection Licence requirements.

2.2.6 Investigate and cost the upgrades needed for the sewage treatment plant to continue to meet more demanding licence requirements

X X X Provider WED Application currently being sought through the Restart NSW Grant Program. Submission submitted.

2.3 CONTINUE COUNCIL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

2.3.1 Lobby for continued Council ownership and management of water and sewerage services

Advocate EMT Continued use of Centroc for advocacy role.

2.3.2 Maintain the sewerage rising mains, pumping stations and reticulation systems in Oberon township

Provider WED Upgrade and provide telemetry services to all pump stations; upgrade completed online; restart for East Oberon

2.4 A USEFUL AND SAFE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND STATE ROAD NETWORK THAT CONNECTS COMMUNITIES

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

2.4.1 Implement the maintenance program for roads, bridges and walkways in the Oberon LGA.

Provider WED Continue to advocate for linkages for pedestrian access and mobility through community consultation (PAMP).

2.4.2 Implement the road drainage maintenance program

Provider WED Continue and improve the storm water network to eradicate localized flooding issues; continue to build curb & gutters

2.4.3 Implement the road reseal and re-sheeting program

Provider WED Continue to manage the maintenance of the road network through Council’s Asset Management System

2.4.4 Develop and implement the road capital works program

Provider WED Delivered in conjunction with the priorities identified in Council’s Asset Management System.

2.4.5 Apply for funding for natural disasters as they arise

Provider WED Investigate and apply for natural disaster funding as required; National funding received following roads/win storms during 2016/17

2.4.6 Continually seek grant funding opportunities for road works

Facilitator WED Continue to source funding through grant opportunities such as Black Spot, Fixing Country Roads and Roads to Recovery; Repair FC bridges; safer roads program

2.4.7 Maintain, upgrade and improve road signage, line marking and associated road furniture

Provider WED Investigate development of a signage plan for the LGA; as part of overall branding strategy

2.4.8 Undertake road works for the State Government under Roads Maintenance Council Contract (RMCC)

Provider WED Continue to source additional revenue with increased road work under the RMS Roads Maintenance Council Contract (RMCC)

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and compliance with quality and other contract requirements

2.4.9 Seek contributions from the forest industry to assist local road maintenance.

Advocate Facilitator

WED Meet with representatives of Forest Corporation and other Government stakeholders on a regular basis to sought forward planning and protection of Council’s road network and associated infrastructure.

2.4.10 Manage and operate quarries, for road base material within legislation

Provider WED Continue to seek new quarry opportunities and maintain existing quarries in accordance with Mining Legislation requirements.

2.4.11 Seek opportunities to undertake private works roads contracts to offset costs and augment Council revenue

Provider EMT Continue to be proactive in seeking future revenue opportunities within the scope of Council’s resources.

2.4.12 Purchasing, procurement and contract management to facilitate implementation of construction and maintenance programs

Provider EMT Continued involvement with the Centroc initiated joint procurement project; continuation of Council’s Procurement Working Party; implementation of online purchase orders

2.4.13 Continued approach to continuing Council’s sealed road network

Provider WED Investigate opportunities to extend Council’s unsealed road network through funding mechanisms such as Council resolution; Special Rate Variation and Roads to Recovery.

2.5 FULL COVERAGE AND ACCESS TO WIRELESS, NBN AND MOBILE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

2.5.1 Lobby to gain access to current technologies and full coverage across the Local Government Area

Advocate EMT Federal Government indicates the roll out of the NBN Fibre Network will take place in Oberon during 2017/18. Roll out of Fixed Wireless continues

2.5.2 Provide community access to the internet and computer education

Provider Facilitator

FCSD Continued access provided to the community at the Community Technology Centre, Library and Visitor Information Centre. Community Hub will centralize these services to the community.

2.6 AN EFFECTIVE PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM BETWEEN COMMUNITIES

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

2.6.1 Liaise with public and private transport providers to improve services to meet community needs

Advocate GM, FCSD, WED Continue to provide Community Transport services in Oberon. Continue to cooperate with Community Transport providers to facilitate ongoing delivery of the service.

2.6.2 Provide community transport through external providers

Provider FCSD Continue to provide a Community Transport Program including Taxi vouchers and subsidised funding for bus trips.

2.6.3 Lobby for Opal Card Kiosk in Oberon

Advocate Facilitator

EMT Pursue Government Agencies to secure an Opal Card Kiosk in Oberon; provided in Oberon

2.7 EFFECTIVE COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT INCLUDING RECYCLING INITIATIVES, KERBSIDE COLLECTION FOR BULKY GOODS AND FREE TIP DAYS

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

2.7.1 Introduce waste recycling service X X Provider Facilitator

PDD Recycling trial was an overwhelming success. Implement recommendations from Waste Strategy; continue to expand and deliver recycling from waste strategy

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2.7.2 Manage and future development of landfill sites, waste transfer stations

Provider PDD Licence for solid waste land fill issued. Compliance with the requirements of the licence ongoing.

2.7.3 Upgrade the landfill site to meet environmental licence requirement

X X Provider PDD Licence for solid waste land fill issued. Compliance with the requirements of the licence ongoing.

2.7.4 Initiatives for community use of solid waste landfill

X X Provider PDD Investigate opportunities for community incentives through vouchers or free tip days

2.7.5 Manage the garbage collection contract and associated policies

Provider PDD Initiate contract in accordance with requirements of Waste

Strategy.

2.8 EFFECTIVE PLANT AND FLEET MANAGEMENT

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

2.8.1 Develop plant and fleet management programs to enable effective use of plant and fleet vehicle including optimum replacement strategies

WED Fleet replacement program incorporated annually into Operational Plan. Utilize expertise in current workforce to determine appropriate timing for plant replacement in accordance with established procedures.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Funding levels needed to maintain infrastructure Asset management plan data

Benchmarked service provision costs

Water supply failures and non compliance events

Road usage data and traffic accidents

Community satisfaction data

Water consumption and Water System losses

Mobile phone coverage

Public transport availability and usage

Recycling volumes

Waste to landfill

Quality of waste water

Benchmark plant hire rates against industry and external contractors

Benchmark plant and fleet maintenance costs against industry figures

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FUTURE DIRECTION 3 – ECONOMIC PROSPERITY

OPERATIONAL BUDGET 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

Expenditure 378,115 275,910 259,335 265,038 270,884

Income 170,605 1,346,050 246,649 247,255 247,870

Result (207,510) 1,070,140 (12,686) (17,783) (23,015)

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Sub-Dev / Hathaway Sale

Expenditure - - - - -

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

3.1 A DIVERSE ECONOMIC BASE

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

3.1.1 Prepare and initiate economic development strategies for the Oberon LGA

Provider Facilitator

EMT Look at opportunities to engage an Economic Development Officer. Develop strategies for economic development including Tourism, Waste, Long Term Financial etc.

3.1.2 Maintain regular communication with local business and industry to identify local issues

Facilitator EMT Delegate appointed to OBTA; Council attends the Community Consultative Committee for the Oberon Timber Complex; Back 2 Business event

3.1.3 Prepare a register of land with development potential

Provider Facilitator

EMT LEP 2013 provided for development opportunities around the LGA. Council will continue to encourage and support developer opportunities of these release areas.

3.1.4 Promote and initiate opportunities for other industries

Facilitator EMT Look to use existing industries as a catalyst to promote value add industry spin offs. Continue to provide industrial land to accommodate for value add industries.

3.2 A DIVERSE AND VIABLE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY WITH A STRONG BRAND

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

3.2.1 Encourage the development of an Oberon brand for local produce

Advocate Facilitator

EMT Continued opportunities in developing a signage plan; branding strategy

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3.3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIVE BUSINESSES AND SERVICES

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

3.3.1 Review customer service policies and systems to ensure a consistent , acceptable level of service is provided

Provider EMT Policies evolving and fluid; previous merger of Oberon Business Association and Oberon Plateau Tourism Association allows for easier access to ideas and information; introduction of Service NSW partnership

3.4 A VALUE ADDING TIMBER INDUSTRY

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

3.4.1 Support and help facilitate development and value adding in the timber industry

Facilitator Advocate

EMT Ongoing through availability of industrial land and avocation through the Oberon Timber Complex Community Consultative Committee.

3.5 A THRIVING TOURISM SECTOR

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

3.5.1 Provide visitor information Provider Facilitator

EMT Continue to provide a Visitor Information Centre and participate in Famil Training Programs for staff. Look at opportunities to develop a profile of visitors to the region.

3.5.2 Assist with the organisation and promotion of community events

Facilitator EMT Liaise with OBTA and event coordinators to assist with promotion; Oberon Democracy Day; HSVG, Oberon Show; Mayfield

3.5.3 Investigate opportunities to collaborate with other tourism entities

Facilitator EMT Continue to investigate opportunities for collaboration; tourism strategy

3.5.4 Assist with the development of local tourism product

Facilitator EMT Development of strategies around an Oberon brand; tourism strategy; in accordance with Councils Tourism Strategy look at actions to support this action opportunities.

3.5.5 Liaise with local tourism operators

Facilitator EMT Continue association with Oberon Business and Tourism Association, their membership and other tourism providers.

3.5.6 Lease the caravan park and assist with maintenance

Facilitator EMT Finalise long term lease for Caravan Park finalized; continue to assist with maintenance as required.

3.5.7 Investigate development of camping areas

Provider Facilitator

EMT Investigate opportunities for RV Friendly Town status including free dump point, water connection and suitable signage; investigate opportunities for Primitive Camping in nominated Council reserves.

3.5.8 Develop a plan with State Water for increased recreational use and development of Lake Oberon

Advocate Facilitator

GM From the development of initial infrastructure develop and enhance the potential for utilization of Lake Oberon primitive camping and the Reef Reserve.

3.5.9 Promote and deliver one off and special events within the Oberon LGA

Provider Facilitator

GM Working with Oberon Business and Tourism Association and other community groups to develop new events; iaise with event coordinators to assist with promotion and coordination of events. Provide guidance and assistance with statutory requirements for holding events such as traffic management plans and road closures.

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PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Visitor numbers and yield Employment statistics, and new businesses

Business failures local production and output data

Customer service satisfaction

Brand recognition

No of New Development Applications – new businesses

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FUTURE DIRECTION 4 – RESPONSIVE AND CARING

OPERATIONAL BUDGET 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

Expenditure 558,469 488,193 487,497 496,698 506,117

Income 275,819 188,199 190,641 193,114 195,620

Result (282,651) (299,994) (296,856) (303,584) (310,497)

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

Expenditure 22,700 10,000 65,000 65,000 65,000

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

4.1 RESPONSIVE LOCAL AND WELL TRAINED EMERGENCY SERVICES

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

4.1.1 Actively lobby to provide competent emergency services

Advocate EMT Continue to lobby for adequate emergency services.

4.1.2 Provide financial contributions to the RFS and SES

Provider Advocate

WED, FCSD Provide levies to NSW Emergency Services; License agreements for NSW Police to utilize Mt Ryan and Mt Defiance towers are ongoing; Fire & Emergency Services Levy

4.2 LOCAL SCHOOLS PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION SERVICES AND FACILITIES

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

4.2.1 Support schools to improve services and facilities

Facilitator Advocate

GM, FCSD, EMT Reinstate informal meetings with School Principals. Advocate for niche training opportunities for Oberon community. Continue to support School initiatives through donations and in kind support.

4.2.2 Coordinate the provision of library services with schools

Facilitator FCSD Regular visits to Burraga and Black Springs Public Schools; Burraga school closed December 2016 by State

4.3 LOCALLY AVAILABLE VOCATIONAL AND ADULT LEARNING FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

4.3.1 Utilise the CTC as a facility for vocational and adult learning

Provider Facilitator

FCSD Successful Community Newsletter produced monthly; continued promotion ofmove facilities within the Community Hub; engage with U3A to promote and provide education activities.

4.3.2 Volunteers for computer classes Facilitator FCSD Volunteers continue to assist and participate on a regular basis

4.3.3 Provide library services and utilise the facility for programs

Provider FCSD Community programs being undertaken with FOOLs, U3A and Oberon Youth. Library regularly invites Australian Authors to conduct talks.

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4.3.4 Lobby State Government agencies to provide adult education opportunities for learning through quality distance education

Advocate FCSD Investigate opportunities to be proactive in this area.

4.4 LOCALLY AVAILABLE CORE HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

4.4.1 Provide opportunities for a continued dental practice

Provider Facilitator

GM, FCSD Building and equipment providing dental service by dental providers. Potential opportunities exist to advocate for the transfer of services to other areas.

4.4.2 Lobby for the retention of existing medical services and additional allied health services

Advocate GM, FCSD Lobbying through the Seniors Welfare Committee Oberon Health Council and the Community Services Committee. Councillor involvement through Centroc Health Workforce network.

4.5 AGEING WELL IN OBERON

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

4.5.1 Facilitate the provision of aged care facilities and services across the Oberon LGA

X X Advocate Facilitate

GM, FCSD New facility built by Columbia Homes now operational. Seniors Welfare Committee looking at opportunities from the sale of Hathaway Cottages. Council owns and manages 12 self care units

4.5.2 Support the work of the Section 355 Seniors Welfare committee

Facilitator FCSD Seniors Welfare Committee meets every 2 months; closed and combined with Community Services Committee

4.5.3 Organise and participate in Seniors Week

Provider Facilitator

FCSD Continue to provide, sponsor and promote Seniors Week Activities.

4.6 UTILISED AFTER SCHOOL AND HOLIDAY PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

4.6.1 Conduct holiday craft programs Provider FCSD Continue to provide School Holiday Activities at Council facilities; MakerSpace introduced in April 2017

4.6.2 Use Library facilities to provide after school study spaces

Provider FCSD Study area available; Community Hub to improve services

4.6.3 Lobby for increased after school activities

Advocate FCSD Continue discussions with Oberon High School and St Joseph’s

4.7 A SAFE COMMUNITY WITH A HIGH STANDARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

4.7.1 Maintain public cemeteries Provider Advocate

WED Continue to operate and maintain to an appropriate community standard; expansion of lawn cemetery

4.7.2 Advocate for public access to private cemeteries

Advocate EMT Provide opportunities for members of the public to gain access to Private Cemeteries where possible. Investigate possibility of securing Crown Land as public road to enable public access.

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4.7.3 Provide & maintain public toilets

Provider WED Aim to effectively achieve community expectations Keep clean and tidy daily

4.7.4 Provide animal control services Provider Regulator

PDD Aim to effectively achieve community expectations Provide animal control presence

4.7.5 Provide CCTV security system Provider GM CCTV security is currently being improved through grant funding. Additional opportunities investigated to provide high definition cameras; digital CCTV implemented

4.7.6 Participate in road safety programs

Facilitator WED Continue to have a Local Traffic Advisory Committee in consultation with Roads and Maritime Services. Implementation of PAMPs to promote community safety.

4.7.7 Facilitate provision of street lighting

Facilitator Advocate

WED Continue to participate in Centroc initiatives. Advocate for appropriate maintenance to be undertaken by energy provider to look at street lighting.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Emergency Service response times and Emergency Service coverage hours

Effective Disaster & Emergency Management Strategy to respond to bushfire, flood, storms, and other disasters and threats to the community

School Retention rates

Health Services usage statistics

Enrolment in Adult Learning courses

Local availability of trade training

Participation in and availability of after school programs

Level of Community satisfaction (% of persons by survey) in living with a safe and friendly community

Library statistics recorded – Loans, Users, New Members, Attendance at Storytime etc., Purchases

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FUTURE DIRECTION 5 - OPEN COMMUNICATION

OPERATIONAL BUDGET 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

Expenditure 2,034,074 2,357,754 3,336,502 3,398,848 3,462,613

Income 5,375,521 5,531,177 5,861,881 6,134,866 6,425,481

Result 3,341,447 3,173,423 2,525,378 2,736,018 2,962,868

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

Expenditure 410,000 - - - -

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

5.1 VIBRANT CONNECTED AND ENGAGED VILLAGES

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

5.1.1 Provide opportunities for communities in all parts of the LGA area to participate in Civic and community events

Facilitator Provider

EMT Continue to promote Civic activities. Deliver community expectations in accordance with Council’s Community Engagement Strategy.

5.1.2 Provide additional opportunity for individuals to participate in activities as members of working parties and volunteers

Facilitator EMT Continue to encourage community members to participate in Working Parties and Section 355 Committees

5.2.4 Develop a signage and branding profile for the LGA

Provider EMT Seek opportunity to provide consistent signage, both corporate and community through a branding policy and program strategy

5.2 CONSERVED AND VALUED HERITAGE

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

5.2.1 Provide grant funding from the local heritage fund for the enhancement and protection of built heritage

Provider PDD Continue funding a Heritage Advisor

5.2.2 Provide heritage advice in collaboration with Council’s Heritage Advisor and Section 355 Committee

Facilitator PDD Continuing

5.2.3 Control the management of built and natural heritage items

Provider Regulator

PDD Continue and build on providing cultural heritage landscapes through use of conservation areas. LEP provides for unique opportunities in heritage areas otherwise not available; develop

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5.3 WELL PLANNED, PRESENTED AND MAINTAINED TOWNS, VILLAGES AND RURAL LOCALITIES

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

5.3.1 Update and amend where appropriate Councils Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plans (DCP)

X X Provider Regulator

PDD Oberon LEP2013 approved in late Dec 2013 DCP is a priority

5.3.2 Complete a Main Street strategy for Oberon Township

Provider EMT Continue to Investigate options for Main Street projects that encapsulate formulate a Main Street Strategy

5.3.3 Along with local communities undertake village beautification plans and local improvements

Provider Facilitator

EMT Allocation of Village fund provided annually. Purchase of land for O’Connell Recreation Ground Project.

5.3.4 Participate in Tidy Town Programs

Facilitator EMT Investigate community interest in participating as part of the Tidy Towns program.

5.3.5 Provide building approval service Provider Regulator

PDD Continuing

5.3.6 Develop, maintain and improve Council properties

Provider PDD, EMT Work undertaken in accordance with Asset Management Plan as identified and incorporated into the Asset Management Plan.

5.4 WELL INFORMED COMMUNITIES WHOSE VIEWS ARE HEARD

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

5.4.1 Keep the community informed about matters that affect them

Provider EMT Develop and implement a Social Media Strategy. Facebook, Newsletter, Website, noticeboards

5.4.2 Seek input from the community on the provision of services and future planning

Facilitator EMT

Continue to invite community participation in CSP process in accordance with Community Engagement Strategy.

5.4.3 Operate Section 355 Committees as a conduit with the community

Provider EMT Continue to operate Section 355 Committees:

Community Services Committee

Seniors Welfare Committee

Heritage Committee

Black Springs Community Hall Committee

Oberon Sports Facilities Committee

Hazelgrove Public School Reserve Committee

5.4.4 Develop use of social media to provide information in a timely manner

Provider Facilitator

EMT Facebook, Newsletter, Website, noticeboards Refer to comments in 5.4.1.; Councillor electronic devices

5.4.5 Communications and Social Media Guidelines

Provider Facilitator

GM, EMT Review Community Engagement Policy to provide best practice for community engagement.

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5.5 A COMMUNITY WITH CONTEMPORARY GOVERNANCE AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

5.5.1 Provide resources to enable Elected Members to better represent community

Provider GM Appropriate devices supplied for all Councillors to provide up to date and instant information. Informal Briefing Sessions held monthly and more frequently as required.

5.5.2 Provide effective meeting structures and procedures

Provider GM Improved training for Councillors and delivery of ongoing internal workshops and briefing sessions.

5.5.3 Engage community in planning for Civic events

Provider Facilitator

EMT Continue community forums and visits to villages.

5.5.4 Provide effective systems for complaint management, information systems, work health & safety, risk management and procurement

Provider GM, FCSD, EMT Participate in internal and external audit initiatives. Risk Management Action Plan revised and actions implemented.

5.5.5 Provide sound financial management - creditor & debtor, investments ,internal audit

Provider GM, FCSD A continued review of all internal financial practices in conjunction with External Audit processes; continue processes to deliver external debt recovery; continued involvement in the Internal Audit Committee; continue to comply with new legislation with Audit General

5.5.6 Provide ongoing Councillor Training

Facilitator EMT Specialised training as needs identified. Provide training appropriate for new Councillors.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Articles and media coverage Website statistics Population statistics Compliance with planning requirements

Heritage projects completed

Number of development approvals

Attendance at community meetings and events

Community Engagement, and attendance at Community Consultation (and Community Engagement Strategy)

Statutory finance compliance

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FUTURE DIRECTION 6 - NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

OPERATIONS BUDGET 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

Expenditure 1,097,040 1,126,587 931,027 952,452 974,417

Income 186,875 224,148 247,257 250,406 253,596

Result (910,165) (882,439) (683,771) (702,046) (720,821)

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

Expenditure - - - - -

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

6.1 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AND GUIDELINES

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

6.1.1 Provide regulatory services required by the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and legislation

Provider Regulator

PDD Council continue to provide regulatory services under the provision of current and future legislation.

6.1.2 Provide environmental health services

Provider Regulator

PDD/WED Council continue to provide services including waste, sewer, waste water, essential services and trade waste in accordance with legislative requirements.

6.1.3 Build community awareness and understanding of environmental issues

Facilitator PDD Council to continue to seek grant funding to improve community awareness. Continue in partnership with providers such as NetWaste to increase community awareness.

6.2 SCENIC BEAUTY AND LANDSCAPES ARE PROTECTED

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

6.2.1 Implement the scenic protection provisions of the planning scheme

Provider Regulator

PDD Completed as part of strategic planning processes and included in the Oberon LEP 2013 and individual assessment

6.3 AN ENVIRONMENT FREE OF WEEDS AND FERAL ANIMALS

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

6.3.1 Control weed growth on road verges

Provider WED Provide proactive maintenance in addition to being an active member of Upper Macquarie County Council (Weeds Authority for Bathurst, Blayney, Lithgow & Oberon)

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6.3.2 Contribute to the weed and pest control activities of Upper Macquarie County Council

Facilitator EMT Contribution made annually as an active member of UMCC

6.3.3 Advocate for more resources to be applied to weed and pest management

Advocate EMT Council continues to lobby for additional resources for Upper Macquarie County Council and Local Land Services.

6.4 RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

6.4.1 Provide regulatory services to protect natural resources

Provider Regulator

PDD Continue to be active in strategic planning processes with the implementation of Oberon LEP 2013. Continued participation in Regional State of the Environment Report.

6.4.2 Advocate for the responsible management of natural resources

Advocate PDD Continue to be active in strategic planning processes with the implementation of Oberon LEP 2013. Continued participation in Regional State of the Environment Report.

6.5 DIVERSIFIED ENERGY SOURCES AND USAGE

ACTION Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Council role

Responsibility COMMENT

6.5.1 Investigate the use of alternative energy in Council operations

Provider WED, PDD, FCSD

Continued work with CENTROC. Council is involved in the E21 program through a Centroc initiative and other carbon neutral initiatives

6.5.2 Reduce Councils carbon footprint Provider EMT Ongoing investigation required and in accordance with Action 6.5.1

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Breaches of environmental regulations Loss of scenic areas

Removal of pest species

Loss of agricultural land

Alternative energy usage

Reduction in carbon footprint

Community involvement in Natural Resource management projects

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14.08 CENTROC ENERGY GROUP MEETING

UPDATE

ATTACHMENTS

Centroc Energy Group Meeting Agenda

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Deb Taylor Bathurst Regional Council Sean Quick Lithgow City Council

Joel Little Bathurst Regional Council Juli-Ann Brozek Lithgow City Council

Grant Baker Blayney Shire Council Chris Schumacher Oberon Shire Council

Chris Harris Blayney Shire Council David Waddell Orange City Council

Trevor Sultana Cabonne Council Ben Howard Parkes Shire Council

Gavin Rhodes Central Tablelands Water Tim Mooney Orange City Council

Tim Long Cowra Shire Council Andrew Francis Parkes Shire Council

Paul Bennett Forbes Shire Council John Bell Upper Lachlan Shire Council

Dirk Wymer Hilltops Council Bill Twohill Weddin Shire Council

Tekohi Rivera Lachlan Shire Council Jenny Bennett Centroc

Adrian Milne Lachlan Shire Council Kate Barker Centroc

It is advised that the next regional meeting of the Centroc Energy Group will be held Friday the 5th of May 2017 at Orange City Council, Committee Room 3, (up the stairs) at the Council’s Civic Centre, corner of Lords Pl and Byng St. Morning tea will be provided on arrival and the meeting will start at 10am with lunch served at the conclusion of the meeting. Please contact Jenny Bennett with any queries on 0428 690 935

Agenda for the Centroc Energy Group Meeting

5 May 2017, 10am

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1 Welcome & Apologies 2 Speakers

Grant Christopherson - Regional Clean Energy Coordinator, Office of Environment and Heritage -TBC David Joseph- Measurement and Verification Manager, National Carbon Bank of Australia

3 Update on Energy Priority from the Centroc Management Plan ............................................ 3 4 Streetlighting ............................................................................................................................. 7 5 Improving Centroc’s aggregated procurement through Local EnergyTrading and other strategies ........................................................................................................................................... 9 6 Battery Storage ........................................................................................................................ 11 7 Summarising the potential ARENA funding opportunity for the region. .............................. 14 8 Progressing the solar panel procurement component of the REIP storage project ............. 20 9 Electric Vehicles ....................................................................................................................... 22

10 Items from the Floor 11 Speakers to the Next Meeting 12 Next Meeting

Attachments Centroc Council-led Energy Innovation Project

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3 Update on Energy Priority from the Centroc Management Plan Please find following the report to GMAC 4 May updating progress on the region’s activities supporting members with regard to energy. While this advice is provided for information – any feedback on optimising this programming or other opportunities is welcomed. Actions Comments Support regional energy management services

Status of licences for energy monitoring software:

E21 (all councils now on premium licence)

Centroc Review of e21 reports

Planet Footprint

Cabonne Bathurst

CTW Blayney

Forbes Cowra

Lachlan Parkes

Lithgow

Oberon None

Orange Hilltops

Parkes

Upper Lachlan Weddin

For those councils using e21, quarterly reports are provided which highlight areas that may warrant action and possibly lead to savings. The reports show the following areas:

Missing accounts

Gaps in accounts

Variances

Sites with poor power factor

Low use tariff sites

Tariff sites with potential to change to TOU/flat rate/contract

Contract sites with potential to change to tariff

It is unknown whether council staff are following through with the suggested alterations, so these will now be reported through GMAC.

Monitor electricity procurement and provide advice accordingly

Current contracts:

Small sites o 1/7/2014- 31/12/2016 - PowerDirect o 1/1/2017-31/12/2019 - Origin Energy

Buildings and facilities o 1/7/2015-31/12/2017 - ERM o New process to commence in early 2017 for new

contract to commence 1/1/2018

Street lighting o 1/7/2015-31/12/2017 - ERM

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Actions Comments o New process to commence in early 2017 for new

contract to commence 1/1/2018 Members would be aware that Energy and Management Services (EMS) were engaged in early 2016 to conduct the next rounds of procurement for small sites, large sites and street lighting. Through the procurement process for small sites, it is estimated that councils saved the following in the first year of the contract:

Council $ Saving % saving

Bathurst Did not participate

Blayney $7,299 9.82%

Cabonne $45,837 14.41%

Cowra $31,432 11.97%

CTW $14,323 12.13%

Forbes $37,387 13.94%

Hilltops Did not participate

Lachlan $37,377 11.97%

Lithgow $24,802 9.97%

Mid-Western Did not participate

Oberon $19,052 13.46%

Orange $52,086 11.71%

Parkes $39,802 11.55%

Upper Lachlan $39,580 13.41%

Weddin $10,906 11.69%

Total $359,883 12.32%

This information was provided to members through a media release in July 2016.

Review regional distributed energy plan

In 2012, Bathurst, Cowra, Forbes, Orange and Young engaged Arup to develop distributed energy plans in addition to a distributed energy toolkit. Copies have been provided to Moreland Energy Foundation Limited (MEFL) as part of the Regional Renewable Energy Innovation Project. Further work is anticipated through member staff working collaboratively in this space.

Monitor opportunities for grant funded programming

A $500m Climate Change Fund is due to roll out from July of this year. Centroc staff have lodged a submission regarding the framework and on 20 January met with key staff of OEH on ensuring the design of the program meets the needs of regional NSW. Advice has been provided to the Regional Infrastructure Co-ordinator – see below – on a potential opportunity for streetlights and smart controls. The region is working on being funding ready for an ARENA application.

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Actions Comments

Monitor activity in street lighting and provide support on an as needs basis

Centroc staff participate in the Essential Energy (EE) Streetlighting Consultative Committee (SCC) which meets on a quarterly basis. The most recent communique to councils is attached to this report, with the highlights being:

Networks NSW tender update – the Networks NSW tender process is now complete. EE will transition to LED lighting as standard for Category P lights, with trials to be completed for category V prior to updating standards. EE’s standard materials list has been updated and is now available, providing details of LED lights for Category P roads. Decorative lights and columns are no longer available for new installations.

Transition to LED lighting – Councils may commence installing LED’s for new developments once they have an LED Street Light Use of System (SLUOS) pricing agreement in place with EE.

SLUOS LED pricing Please see previous reports for more detail. While a price has been struck in January 2017, there are outstanding items relating to among other things, residual value, that are still being negotiated.

LED rollout EE has provided the following proposed Lamp Replacement Schedule:

Hilltops – Oct 16 – may be postponed

Upper Lachlan – Oct 16

Blayney – Oct 16– may be postponed

Oberon – Oct 17

Weddin – Nov 17

Forbes – Jan 18

Cowra – Jan 18

Lachlan – Jan 18

Parkes – May 18

Orange – Aug 19

Bathurst – Sept 19

Cabonne – Jun 20 Centroc staff contacted Hilltops, Upper Lachlan and Blayney to identify where councils interest was in LEDs as they are the first in the group identified in the list above scheduled for the next round of bulk lamp replacements. Both Hilltops and Blayney advised they were interested in LEDs and would like more information to enable a business case to be put together for Council for a bulk LED replacement program. During the bulk lamp replacement, any luminaires that are found to have failed will be replaced with LEDs, however if it is just general maintenance and lamp replacement, the lamp will be

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Actions Comments replaced like-for-like. Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs). It is important to note that any lighting that is changed to a more energy efficient type is eligible for Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs). ESCs for public lighting are not retrospective, so councils need to have an agreement in place with an ACP prior to the work being undertaken. A RFQ process has been undertaken and all members are now signed up with National Carbon Bank of Australia (NCBA). Detailed work is being undertaken with Orange City Council on economies of scope from ESCs. Advice will be provided by NCBA to the next Centroc Energy Team meeting in May.

Deliver regional community solar panel procurement project

There is currently no MoU in place.

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4 Streetlighting AER process Negotiations with AER continue as part of the ongoing process to determine street lighting charges. Given the cost savings that have been able to be achieved from past negotiations, Centroc have given support to SSROC and the work undertaken by Graham Mawer from Next Energy for the submission to the AER on:

Preliminary framework and approach for NSW electricity distributors and

Service Target Performance Incentive Scheme (STPIS) Review & Distribution Reliability Measures Guidelines

A more ‘Essential Energy footprint’ approach will need to be undertaken in due course, similar to the effort undertaken in previous negotiations. The ROCs to the south of NSW are geared up for this. IPWEA Street Lights and Smart Controls Conference Ms J Bennett attended the IPWEA Street Lights and Smart Controls Conference 14 – 17 March. With significant sponsorship there was an international line up of speakers talking about international practice where Australia and particularly NSW is well behind the rest of the world in the rollout of LED luminaires with smart controls. Advice from the ROCs and JOs of southern NSW on a collaborative approach is being sought where a one pager on the opportunity follows: LED Street Lighting & Smart Controls Opportunity for Regional NSW

LED street lights and smart controls can save money and energy for councils while delivering the community a greatly improved street lighting service and providing a platform for future smart communities. This is an opportunity that can best be delivered at scale across a large region through council cooperation. This briefing summarises the opportunity and proposed next steps to secure the benefits through either a direct regional agreement with Essential Energy or through councils taking back control of street lighting and working jointly with a private sector provider.

Why? Cheaper, safer and better street lighting with LEDs:

o Average energy and greenhouse gas savings exceeding 50% o Much more reliable lighting (less than 1% failures per year which is well below failure rates of legacy

lighting technology used by Essential Energy) o Improved standards compliance o High quality white light making people feel safer on the roads and footpaths at night o Less light pollution and better control of where lighting goes

More council and community control with smart controls: o Further opportunities for energy reductions o Monitor and control lighting remotely o Scalable platform for future smart cities, towns and regions facilitating low cost sensors to monitor the

environment, pedestrians, traffic, parking and emergencies as well as support smart metering and other technologies in the future

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Essential Energy Streetlighting Consultative Committee Centroc staff attend meetings which are usually phone hook-ups. The most recent meeting was Thursday 9 March. While no notes have been made available from this meeting to date, Centroc, supported by attendees at the meeting, suggested a meeting between OEH, EE and ROCs to progress a rapid rollout of LEDs. In the absence of interest by EE, Centroc is co-ordinating this. At the time of writing a suitable time is trying to be found. Energy Savings Certificates -– All councils have returned the necessary documents and the next steps are now underway. A presentation from NCBA on their program and how members can leverage it is an item to this meeting.

Two Options: Utility model can be made to work to secure the above benefits but significant reform is needed to

ensure councils have control over technology decisions, service levels and community outcomes.

Alternative model is for councils to resume control of street lighting, most likely under a jointly controlled entity, with significant potential advantages: o Would operate outside AER regulatory system which is a poor fit with the task o Communities would own the data from smart controls (and any future smart city functionality).

DNSPs advise that under the regulatory framework they must own the data which would be poorly tolerated by elected reps

o Councils would control the infrastructure they are responsible for under the Roads Act o Efforts underway elsewhere to secure greater council control of street lighting (see articles from

Queensland from South Australia)

Costs Average installed costs with smart controls of about $700 per fitting with approx 70,000 lights in southern NSW = $50m. This does not include the added costs of multi-function poles in CBDs which they vary widely depending on style, function and height.

Who is interested? Initial interest has been expressed from Southern NSW. This is yet to be formalised.

What needs to happen to enable this?

1. Secure formal support from Councils to investigate with ROCs to facilitate. 2. Prepare preliminary business case. 3. Hold initial discussions about both options with Essential Energy and government 4. Prepare detailed business case. 5. If ownership by Council is desired approach, transfer of ownership to Councils (or more likely a Council-

controlled entity) can be facilitated by Treasurer. 6. Seek funding support including NSW government, Energy Savings Scheme and Clean Energy Finance

Corporation. 7. Work across JOs/ROCs to optimise a roll out process.

For additional background, see IPWEA Street Lighting & Smart Controls Programme Roadmap..

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5 Improving Centroc’s aggregated procurement through Local EnergyTrading and other strategies Local Electricity Trading and Local Generation Network Credits Given the growth of member interest in renewable energy production and the likelihood of significant increases in energy charges, Centroc is investigating options for electricity procurement that include Local Energy Trading, feed in tariff and private wire. This is building on the work we have been doing collaboratively to deliver the cheapest prices in NSW. It will also inform strategies and tactics for grant acquisition. The Institute of Sustainable Futures (ISF) held a webinar in 2016 on Local Electricity Trading (LET) and Local Generation Network Credits (LGNC). The screenshot below explains the difference between LET (which is able to occur now) and LGNC (which requires changes in the electricity market rules prior to being able to be undertaken).

c Bathurst and Forbes agreed to undertake work which will inform regional advice on energy trading. This project with the University of Technology Sydney, Institute for Sustainable Futures was given approval by the GMAC Executive for expenditure of $20,345 to be undertaken from internally restricted monies for energy. More information on Local Electricity Trading and Local Generation Network Credits can be found at http://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/our-research/institute-sustainable-futures/our-research/energy-and-climate-2 Results using Bathurst and Forbes sites data have been completed and explained at a meetings held 13/4/17 and 19/4/17 by Institute of Sustainable Futures (ISF) who have been undertaking the Local electricity Trading Options for Centroc Councils. Notes from these meeting can provided on request.

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These results, including recommendation for the region will be included in a full report that is expected to be provided to the May Board. More detailed advice will be provided to the meeting

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6 Battery Storage As members would be aware, there is a lot happening in the battery storage and energy framework space in Australia at the moment. The following slides are taken from a presentation to the Transport Portfolio Mayor and Sponsoring General Manager as part of a discussion about Electric Vehicles and other innovations in transport technology. The slides are all very “upbeat” about where the technology is tracking. This advice is provided for information and is being used to inform grant funding and other activities in Councils.

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7 Summarising the potential ARENA funding opportunity for the region.

The following report is provided as an update about where we are currently tracking in a potential ARENA

application.

Summarising the potential ARENA funding opportunity for the region.

Why?

1. We need to buy a ticket in the national conversation on energy to be credibly heard.

Being informed and credible advocates is especially important given recent challenges to energy security and

the tendency for Central NSW, which is in fact a powerhouse both in terms of its role energy production and

contribution to Gross Regional Product; to be forgotten in the scramble to manage energy security for

Sydney.

2. Managing the likelihood of price shock.

Centroc is already at the bleeding edge of innovation in procuring energy on behalf of its members. Arguably

we are the best in the State as an aggregator. As pricing for solar and storage continues to fall, more

consumers are reducing their demand, effectively pushing prices up for everyone else. Given storage is not

keeping up, this means that there are challenges for peak load and due to demand pricing – price shock.1 This

will affect not only Councils but industry including mining and irrigators. Unless we want to be price takers,

we need to know how to manage this and how to articulate to other key stakeholders what needs to be done

to help manage price shock. This means storage, but where and when and in what way?

3. Developing an informed advocacy position with regard to the legislative framework around the

energy market.

Recent work undertaken by Centroc and others suggests that opportunities to help manage pricing, eg

‘netting off’ are not readily accepted by the energy market. A better understanding of “storage as a service,”

smart technologies to optimise price and energy management and their optimisation in this region will ensure

we are regarded as worthy advocates. The challenge is to determine how far we need to get into this and in

what way, so as to ensure our credibility in the bigger conversation while ensuring the value proposition for

our members.

4. Looking for optimal pathways through the “transmission transition” period where Centroc policy is

to not strand assets (ie the grid) This lends itself to piloting a range of activities and sharing

knowledge.

5. Developing up this funding opportunity will help build relationships with key stakeholders and

ensure our grant readiness for other potential programming.

6. Just going through the process will build capacity but we need to make sure that we are no

overpromising and under delivering

1 AER: The wholesale electricity spot price in New South Wales and Queensland exceeded $5000/MWh on two occasions on Monday

6 February, reaching $11 692/MWh at 4.30 pm and $6392/MWh at 5 pm in New South Wales and $11 028/MWh at 4.30 pm and $6319/MWh at 5 pm in Queensland.

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What does this look like?

Note: Unless generation is innovative (ie not rooftop solar), it will not receive funding from ARENA. Without doubt it will be a key feature of an innovative project and we may be able to leverage some funding for panels accordingly – it may be better to look at business and other models included a straight out aggregated procure to do this part as at the end of the day the BCR for panels is there and ARENA wont fund this case. It may however be funded by other programming eg State Climate Change $ coming we hear 30 June. Centroc staff are very active in trying to influence the funding framework.

Smarts, including smart technologies interacting with the grid, storage as a service and other

business models.

Generation - could be on Councils or with local generators eg solar company at Forbes or community owned generators - could bring in generation in and

around Parkes given its role in the grid. Could bring in community wind. What is the opportunty for Litghow and their existing industry and infrastrcuture or the

potential for clean coal?

Grid

Demand - there is potential here to include others beside Councils - a staff member at DPI has suggested bringing in irrigators as part of a collaborative project but this is very much early days.

Storage - potential for

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Given our strength is in the nexus between water and energy, is there potential to do work with DPI and irrigators? Apparently there is some interest.

What can we leverage in this area?

To date we have:

Successfully delivered to Federally Funded energy

programs, both with significant knowledge sharing

components;

Procure and manage energy regionally;

Dedicated resource in water and energy;

Focussed in the Nexus on Water and Energy building on

our twin strengths in this area;

Developed, in collaboration with OEH a broad brush

program called “Regional Energy Innovation Program”

(REIP) approved by the Board August 2016;

Had Council response identifying a number of sites for solar storage, mostly in water utilities

in the Centroc Priority Infrastructure Matrix – energy tranche;

Seen emerging interest in some Councils in EV including Charge Station;

Near completed work by ISF on netting off, PPA and private wire;

Engaged with OEH on the new Climate Change funding framework with a view to improving

outcomes for this region; and

Commenced work with ROCs t the west and south and OEH on a optimising streetlighting

which may bring in smart controls and ownership.

We also

have Councils at varying places on the energy and renewable energy journey;

tend to, as a region, be just in time or late at responding to opportunities and risks;

are at a pretty low ebb in terms of enthusiasm given the reform period – is it time to have a

win and a party?

What we don’t know but could be useful given ARENA Guidelines 2

The “state of the grid” its opportunities and challenges – how “fringe” is it and in what

locations?

Storage as a service - what does this look like and how is t working

Various models for procuring solar panels/energy and their optimisation

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While we need to ensure that the funding fits the needs of our members, there may be potential to investigate project optimisation to ensure a best fit with Program guidelines.

What is the opportunity for ARENA

Funding guidelines call for an EOI that delivers:

1. reduction in the cost of renewable energy

2. increase in the value delivered by renewable energy

3. improvement in technology readiness and commercial readiness of renewable energy

4. reduction in or removal of barriers to renewable energy uptake

5. increased skills, capacity and knowledge relevant to renewable energy.

Investment focus in thematic and includes areas of priority which the Program Guidelines seek a

response . Some of these themes are quite complex and informed by feedback from the audit. In

some areas more detail has been included where a scan of the opportunity seeks alignment with the

REIP.

The current ones follow where the areas of significant potential based on our REIP3 are highlighted

in green.

Theme: Addressing barriers to the long-term uptake of renewables

PRIORITY: Integrating renewables and grids Activities that increase the penetration and use of renewable energy generation and distributed energy such as providing customer-focused solutions, facilitating greater consumer uptake in low-voltage networks, or addressing knowledge gaps for integrating renewables and grids. Detailed assessment – integrating renewables and grids

Theme: Helping renewable energy technologies meet energy users’ needs PRIORITY: Renewables for industrial processes Activities that demonstrate the application and economic benefits of using renewable energy within industrial processes, such as displacing fossil fuels, or that reduce the technical and commercial risks associated with the industrial use of renewable energy. Detailed assessment – renewables for industrial processes

(including) Financial support by ARENA can assist in reducing barriers to the deployment of renewable energy for industrial processes. Grant funding and ARENA’s structured approach to knowledge sharing may assist in reducing technical and commercial risks by improving relevant experience and information on renewable energy alternatives. A lack of effective business models has been identified as a barrier to renewable energy investment in industrial processes. Innovative new business models, such as agreements for the provision of

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thermal energy similar to a power purchase agreement, could enhance deployment of renewable energy and reduce risk. ARENA support can help technology providers or project developers test new business models to make them more attractive to industry.

PRIORITY: Off-grid areas Activities that integrate renewable energy with existing electricity supply to power industrial processes and communities in remote off-grid areas. Detailed assessment – off-grid areas

PRIORITY: Fringe-of-grid and network-constrained areas Activities that demonstrate how distributed renewable energy systems can alleviate the need for network augmentation or provide other benefits, particularly at the fringes of grids or where there are network constraints. Detailed assessment – fringe-of-grid and network-constrained areas

PRIORITY: Large-scale solar photovoltaics Through a competitive round, pre-commercial deployment activities that show a clear path to commercial competitiveness for large-scale solar PV. Detailed assessment – large-scale solar photovoltaics

Renewable energy in residential and commercial buildings4 Activities that demonstrate innovative approaches to using renewables in residential or commercial buildings, and knowledge sharing activities that inform related regulatory, commercial or financial barriers. Detailed assessment – renewable energy in residential and commercial buildings

Community energy5 Activities that reduce project development costs, develop innovative business and financing models, or build self-reliance within the community energy sector. Detailed assessment – community energy

Theme: Advancing the commercial development of renewable energy and enabling technologies6 Bioenergy Demonstration activities that involve bioenergy electricity and heat to meet specific local demand, improvements to feedstock management, or the purification of biogas. Detailed assessment – bioenergy

Biofuels Demonstration activities that involve biofuels to meet specific demand, improvements to feedstock management, or the processing of biofuels into refined drop-in fuels. Detailed assessment – biofuels

Geothermal Research and development activities focused on techniques for finding geothermal resources without drilling, or technologies for increasing the flow rate from geothermal wells. Research and Development Program only. Detailed assessment – geothermal

Hydro Only activities that provide an outstanding opportunity to increase deployment.

4 Not a priority in this theme

5 Ibid

6 No priorities for investment identified for this theme

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Marine Activities that capture knowledge from existing projects or build industry capacity, or niche applications that help to commercialise and drive down cost of marine energy. Detailed assessment – marine

Renewable-fossil hybrid generation Only high-merit activities that demonstrate benefits beyond ARENA’s current hybrid projects. Detailed assessment – renewable-fossil hybrid generation

Solar photovoltaic Activities that demonstrate benefits beyond ARENA’s current solar PV projects, including innovative applications to reduce the cost of deployment, reduce balance-of-plant costs, or integrate solar PV into buildings. Detailed assessment – solar photovoltaic

Solar thermal Research and development through to demonstration activities that have high potential to reduce the cost of deployment, or have industrial process applications. Detailed assessment – solar thermal

Storage Activities that involve storage applications behind-the-meter and in a range of off-grid and fringe-of-grid applications, as well as limited on-grid utility-scale applications to address barriers to entry.

Also, research and development activities for storage technologies with a focus on quality and applicability testing for Australian conditions. Research and Development Program only. Detailed assessment – storage

Wind energy In light of the widespread deployment and relative maturity of the technology, ARENA will only consider providing selective support for new technologies or approaches that could reduce the cost of wind energy. Detailed assessment – wind energy

Meanwhile if we shape the project appropriately we may able to debt funding from CEFC where

there are other funding models open to Councils. (For example, it might be worthwhile from an

advocacy perspective to pursue a program funded by leveraging Council reserves in water.)

1 Feb: CEFC CEO Oliver Yates said the CEFC would provide successful ARENA funding recipients with

the opportunity to secure long-term debt finance to support their projects. The CEFC was also open

to considering finance solutions for other projects not seeking ARENA funding. CEFC finance would be

provided along similar terms to its $250 million commitment to accelerate large-scale solar

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8 Progressing the solar panel procurement component of the REIP7 storage project Background Centroc staff have progressed discussion with various Councils on potential interest in the overall project with a Council procure of panels element in the immediate future. We will sort a meeting with ARENA to finesse that funding opportunity. We are seeking an update from members on their potential interest in these area:

Solar install (for Councils who have done design work)

Solar Design and install

Battery/Solar/Smarts in some combination

Inclusion of community

All of the above will go into the mix for a regional program to leverage funding from either ARENA, OEH or State funding. The status update for this project where to progress some delegation to attendees or feedback loops into the governance of member Councils would be useful.

Action Descriptor Who Update

Update to Sponsoring GM

Weekly update to Kent-

Jenny Member engagement (informal): Orange, Cabonne, Blayney, Lachlan, Oberon all keen to proceed. Cowra and Bathurst have projects in Energy Matrix. Forbes and Bathurst are already involved in the project providing advice on netting off etc. Dubbo is usually in these energy projects and we have plenty of scoping advice on potential in what was Wellington. Dubbo projects are in the Matrix.

Update with Grant Christopherson

Check on speaker and latest advice from Grant

Jenny Grant

Phone hook-up on progress – confirm speaker to meeting

that progresses advice on SMARTS

Follow up members with formal advice seeking “deadline” in principle engagement.

Governance step

Jenny/ Verity Briefing note to members will include

advice as provided on Arena Opportunity

a timeline that will broadly follow this WBS

advice on what members need to do to be involved and by when – this to include the fielding of a contact person per Council with delegation from the GM and broadly what projects are under consideration by Councils (detail is welcomed)

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call for a meeting to update region with contact folk –5 May

Update to Sponsoring GM

Weekly update to Kent-

Jenny Should include advice on progressing a meeting with ARENA

Technical Spec Draft

Develop technical specification – we may need to buy in support

Verity/Jenny Verity can you please pull together a standard Centroc contract for RFX and get it across to me.

Follow-up on date and ppl for meeting

Verity

Meeting advice Jenny/Verity program update advice and presentation

a timeline

advice on what members need to do to be involved and by when

check delegation from the GMs

Council projects

Technical specification

Procurement process and steering cttee

Attachment Centroc Council-led Renewable Energy Innovation Plan

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9 Electric Vehicles

To progress electric vehicles the following has happened in the region in the last 6 months. While it is not a great deal of work in the scheme of things there has been little widespread interest from members:

After receiving scoping advice on EVs the Board resolved to seek feedback from the Transport Technical Committee.

Transport team considering this an agenda item and sharing information about where Councils are at. Some, including Cowra are putting in recharge stations.

The transport advocacy plan and management plan for Centroc now have a line item to monitor technology and implement opportunities as they arise.

Where the following slides provided to the transport function is provided for noting, feedback or direction from members is welcome.

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Tesla has on its website that the new Model 3 coming into production this year costs $35K US and has a range of 340K. You can order one online. It also has the hardware for self drive built in at this price awaiting what it says is the change in the law to allow for it. https://www.tesla.com/en_AU

BMW and Westfield open 40 charging bays across Australia ecovoice | April 18, 2017 |

BMW Group Australia and Scentre Group have opened 40 electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) public charging bays at 10 major metropolitan Westfield centres.

Available to all EV and PHEV owners, the stations offer free battery charging at the consumer’s convenience. The provision of this infrastructure supports the introduction of e-mobility in Australia and cement’s BMW’s global and local initiatives as the world’s most sustainable car manufacturer.

The installation is just one element of the multi-faceted partnership with the marque showcasing the all-electric BMW i3 on an interactive display that will tour Westfield centres. Additionally a national valet parking sponsorship has been announced.

Marc Werner, CEO of BMW Group Australia, is delighted to provide infrastructure to low-emission motorists.

“BMW remains at the forefront of providing e-mobility solutions, the revolutionary BMW i3 being just one example of this,” said Werner.

“This partnership reinforces the BMW i brand’s innovative strength and commitment to smart sustainable solutions here in Australia,” he said.

“We’re pleased to partner with BMW Group Australia to provide such a comprehensive network of EV charging stations to our customers. We’re committed to continually upgrading our facilities to meet new customer needs. This is not only a step in sustainability, but convenience for the growing number of EV drivers in our local communities,” says Greg Miles, COO, Scentre Group

All EV drivers will be able to identify charging station locations in Westfield centres via the ChargePoint app, online or through their BMW navigation system.

BMW i Charging Stations.

All EV and PHEV owners can access the free network of universal charging stations at the following participating centres.

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New South Wales

Westfield Bondi Junction Westfield Chatswood Westfield Miranda Westfield Sydney Westfield Parramatta Westfield Warringah Mall

To find out when the display will be visiting your local centre, please see the Events section on the Westfield website www.westfield.com.au.

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