PoM Major Sportsgrounds

D05/10294

PLAN OF MANAGEMENT FOR MAJOR SPORTSGROUNDS

CITY OF ORANGE

Adopted by Council on 15 December 2005 134/509/250/1/1


2 CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 4 2 LAND SUBJECT TO THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT ........................................................... 4 3 USE OF THE LAND................................................................................................................. 5 4 CATEGORY OF THE LAND.................................................................................................... 6 5 OWNER OF THE LAND .......................................................................................................... 6 6 MANAGEMENT OF THE LAND .............................................................................................. 6

6.1 CORE OBJECTIVES...................................................................................................... 6 6.2 ISSUES, PERFORMANCE TARGETS, HOW TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES/

PERFORMANCE TARGETS, HOW SUCCESS CAN BE MEASURED (summary in Table 4) .......................................................................................................................... 7 6.2.1 Financial (income, capital funding, tenure)....................................................... 7

Issues ............................................................................................................... 7 Performance targets ......................................................................................... 8 Means of achievement of objectives ................................................................ 8 Manner of assessment of performance ............................................................ 8

6.2.2 Maintenance and development ........................................................................ 9 Issues ............................................................................................................... 9 Performance targets ......................................................................................... 9 Means of achievement of objectives ................................................................ 9 Manner of assessment of performance .......................................................... 10

6.2.3 Safety/risk management................................................................................. 10 Issues ............................................................................................................. 10 Performance targets ....................................................................................... 10 Means of achievement of objectives .............................................................. 10 Manner of assessment of performance .......................................................... 11

6.2.4 Access ............................................................................................................ 11 Issues ............................................................................................................. 11 Performance targets ....................................................................................... 11 Means of achievement of objectives .............................................................. 11 Manner of assessment of performance .......................................................... 12

6.2.5 Traffic and parking.......................................................................................... 12 Issues ............................................................................................................. 12 Performance targets ....................................................................................... 13 Means of achievement of objectives .............................................................. 13 Manner of assessment of performance .......................................................... 13

6.2.6 Security........................................................................................................... 13 Issues ............................................................................................................. 13 Performance targets ....................................................................................... 13 Means of achievement of objectives .............................................................. 14 Manner of assessment of performance .......................................................... 14

6.2.7 Facilities.......................................................................................................... 14 Issues ............................................................................................................. 14 Performance targets ....................................................................................... 16 Means of achievement of objectives .............................................................. 16 Manner of assessment of performance .......................................................... 16

6.2.8 Waste management ....................................................................................... 17 Issues ............................................................................................................. 17 Performance targets ....................................................................................... 17 Means of achievement of objectives .............................................................. 17 Manner of assessment of performance .......................................................... 17


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6.2.9 Irrigation and drainage.................................................................................... 17 Issues ............................................................................................................. 17 Performance targets ....................................................................................... 18 Means of achievement of objectives .............................................................. 18 Manner of assessment of performance .......................................................... 18

6.2.10 Amenity........................................................................................................... 18 Issues ............................................................................................................. 18 Performance targets ....................................................................................... 18 Means of achievement of objectives .............................................................. 19 Manner of assessment of performance .......................................................... 19

6.2.11 Dogs ............................................................................................................... 19 Issues ............................................................................................................. 19 Performance targets ....................................................................................... 20 Manner of achievement of objectives ............................................................. 20 Manner of assessment of performance .......................................................... 20

6.2.12 Signage .......................................................................................................... 20 Issues ............................................................................................................. 20 Performance targets ....................................................................................... 21 Manner of achievement of objectives ............................................................. 21 Manner of assessment of performance .......................................................... 21

7 FUTURE USE OF THE LAND............................................................................................... 21 8 LEASES, LICENCES AND OTHER ESTATES ..................................................................... 22

SUMMARY TABLE 4 ............................................................................................................. 24 9 APPENDIX............................................................................................................................. 27


4 1 INTRODUCTION

This Plan of Management for major sportsgrounds describes • the current uses carried out on the land

• the existing level of facilities provided

• the range of activities which could form a part of such sites subject to the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Local Government Act 1993 and Regulations

and identifies • issues relevant to such lands

• management objectives and performance targets

• ways in which the objectives and targets can be met

• the manner of assessment of performance 2 LAND SUBJECT TO THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

Section 36 of the Local Government Act 1993 requires that public land in the care and control of Council classified as “Community Land” is to be subject to a Plan of Management. Amendments to the legislation in 1998 incorporated changes contained in the Local Government Amendment (Community Land Management) Act 1998. The Act allows for more than one area of land to be covered by a single plan of management. This Plan of Management applies to the following major sportsgrounds in Orange City: Anzac Park Endeavour Oval Glenroi Oval Kart Racing and Trotting Track Max Stewart Park Moulder Park (that part excluded by the Crown Lands Act 1989)

Perry Oval Riawena Oval Ridley Oval Rosewood Oval Future sportsground (Kearneys Drive)

The parcels of land comprising the above sportsgrounds are detailed in the following table. Their locations within the City of Orange are shown on the attached maps 1 – 11 (in the Appendix). Some of the sportsgrounds have had previous plans of management prepared for them. This Plan will supersede such Plans.


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Table 1 PARK PROPERTY DESCRIPTION LOCATION AREA

Anzac Park Lot 1 DP 526194 March Street, Orange 1.149ha Lot 2 DP 526194 1.924ha Lot 1 DP 246015 4319m² Lot 1 DP 995778 3.429ha Lot 1 DP 41855 6526m² Lot 21 DP 1073611 2.026ha Total 9.6125 ha Endeavour Oval Part Lot 1 DP 880736 Woodward Street, Orange 1313m² Part Lot 1 DP 880736 3.446ha Lot 3 DP 880736 878.1m² Total 3.665ha Glenroi Oval Lot 9 DP 237232 Moad Street, Orange 5501m² Lot 1 DP 995755 1.371ha Lot 10 DP 237232 3.986ha Lot 1 DP 229031 3.480ha Lot 100 DP 592593 2.078ha Lot 11 DP 35613 1,056m² Lot 12 DP 35613 1,182m² Lot 39 DP 872116 3381m² Total 12.027 ha Max Stewart Park Lot 63 DP 790829 Sieben Drive, Orange Total 2.702 ha Moulder Park Part Lot 1 DP 341650 Anson Street, Orange 1321m² Part Lot 12 DP 13567 8,505m² Part Lot 1 DP 341650 398.8m² Total 1.0224 ha Perry Oval Lots 1-8 DP 9575 Clinton Street, Orange Total 2.2328 ha Riawena Oval Lot 218 DP 232955 Kooronga Avenue Total 2.539 ha Ridley Oval Part Lot 39 DP9543 Churchill Avenue, Orange 171.5m² Lots 1-4 DP 455301 Caroline Street, Orange 2.7123ha Lot 101 DP562456 Glenroi Avenue 1.978ha Lots 1-3 DP389871 Churchill Avenue 2,649.4m² Lot A DP385411 Little Warrendine Street 727.2m² Lot 22 DP514638 Glenroi Avenue 1,265m² Lot 2 DP 575251 McLachlan Street 1.2410 ha Total 6.4126 ha Rosewood Oval Lot 138 DP 830319 Heatherbrae Parade 3.435ha Lot 139 DP 830319 8236m² Lot 208 DP 865462 154.2m² Total 4.2740 ha Kart Racing and Trotting Track Lot 1 DP 502506 Perc Griffith Way Total 13.68 ha Future Sportsground Lot 104 DP 1074263 Kearneys Drive Total 4.5730 ha

3 USE OF THE LAND

Major sportsgrounds may be subject to • lease agreements between particular sporting organisations and Council. These lease

agreements allow for that part of the community land covered by the lease to be used and developed in accordance with the terms and conditions of a particular lease;

• sportsground allocations arranged between Council and community groups such as

schools or clubs. Sportsgrounds may be booked for use, subject to payment of a prescribed fee for a set period (usually a season of play).


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The community land (including any buildings thereon) contained in this plan may be utilised for a variety of uses in accordance with the land use provisions contained in Council’s current Local Environmental Plan (Orange LEP 2000). Such uses may include temporary uses (Clause 9 of LEP 2000) for the purpose of one-off commercial events (whether or not for charitable purposes) and this would be subject to the consent of Council under the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The types of uses that may be acceptable at major sportsgrounds are listed under Section 7.

Anzac Park

4 CATEGORY OF THE LAND

The lands the subject of this Plan of Management are categorised as “sportsground” under section 36F of the Local Government Act 1993.

5 OWNER OF THE LAND

The land contained in this Plan is owned by Orange City Council.

6 MANAGEMENT OF THE LAND

The land is managed according to the following objectives.

6.1 CORE OBJECTIVES The core objectives stipulated under the Local Government Act 1993 for areas categorised as “sportsground” are:


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a to encourage, promote and facilitate recreational pursuits in the community

involving organised and informal sporting activities and games, and b to ensure that such activities are managed having regard to any adverse impact

on nearby residences. Additional objectives that apply to the sportsgrounds the subject of this Plan of Management are: c to facilitate, through Council’s Sports Facilities Reference Group, the operation

and development of sportsgrounds to achieve the best outcome (financial and social) for Council, taking into account the conditions of any current lease or licence agreement;

d non-active areas of each particular sportsground shall be developed to be

compatible with the main use of the land, provide pedestrian and cycle linkages to local streets where possible, provide play equipment as identified by need and enrich the planted environment;

e to provide efficient irrigation scheduling and drainage of the active areas and

allow for, where necessary, drainage retention in the form of detention basins to allow efficient stormwater management in the catchment;

f to provide safe, high amenity sportsgrounds; g any lease, licence or other estate entered into by Council shall be mindful of the

objectives of this Plan of Management.

6.2 ISSUES, PERFORMANCE TARGETS, HOW TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES/ PERFORMANCE TARGETS, HOW SUCCESS CAN BE MEASURED (summary in Table 4)

6.2.1 Financial (income, capital funding, tenure)

Issues This Plan of Management specifically provides for use of the land, and buildings contained thereon, to be used by sporting and community-based organisations. Approved activities or activities that are exempt development (under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979) may be subject to a lease, licence or grant of any other estate under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 between Council and a particular organisation, club or group. Such agreements generally involve payment of an annual fee or payment of monies for specific purposes. Some sportsgrounds are used on a seasonal basis for school or club sports in accordance with Council’s Sportsgrounds allocation program. Such use, which is subject to a fee, is reviewed on an annual basis. The cost of providing and maintaining sportsground facilities is shared between the groups who hire the facilities and the general community of Orange (through payment of rates and Section 94 Contributions (Environmental Planning and Assessment Act)).


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The latter generally makes use of these open space areas in an informal and casual way. Tenure is also an important issue to sporting groups using ancillary facilities such as clubhouses, particularly where contributions may have been or may be made to improvements or new facilities on a particular site. Performance targets Council shall facilitate, through Council’s Sports Reference Group, the operation and development of major sportsgrounds to achieve the best possible outcome (financial and social) for Council as representative of the general community of Orange City, taking into account the conditions of any current lease, licence agreement or other agreement. Funding of sportsgrounds through contributions from user groups is consistent with Council’s user pays approach. Any lease, licence or other estate entered into by Council in relation to the subject lands shall be in accordance with the objectives contained within this Plan of Management. Means of achievement of objectives Fees and Charges applicable to sportsground users through Council’s Sports Allocations Program, are in accordance with a scale of fees approved by Council and indexed annually. A condition shall be attached to any lease, licence and other estate granted over any lands the subject of this Plan of Management requiring the lease etc to be in accordance with the objectives of this plan and section 46(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1993. Lessees/licensees comply with the terms of their lease or licence. Council shall actively seek to obtain capital funding support from local organisations to augment the quality of sporting facilities. Works undertaken by Council for sportsgrounds shall be in accordance with programs identified in Council’s annual management plans.

Manner of assessment of performance Payment of appropriate fees and charges within reasonable time. No complaints received by Council relating to the use of sportsground facilities by lessees. Maintenance and upgrade work in accordance with identified programs and lease/licence agreements.


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6.2.2 Maintenance and development

Issues The facilities provided at the sportsgrounds the subject of this Plan of Management are included in Table 2 (page 15). Sports field development and maintenance regimes must take account of • the type, age and condition of the facilities • the level of use • the standard of sport played (eg junior/senior, local/district, regional) • future planning for the particular sportsground (through Sports Facilities Reference

Group) • public demand • the season

New synthetic hockey field under construction February 2005, Glenroi Oval

Performance targets Sportsground activities, including new development, shall be managed having regard to potential adverse impact on adjoining residences. Council shall provide safe, high amenity sportsgrounds. Means of achievement of objectives The sportsgrounds shall continue to meet the basic needs of users within the annual budget framework.


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That the land be maintained in a clean and tidy condition such that community use and participation is encouraged. Maintenance regimes are seasonal in nature and are designed to ensure that an existing level of service and quality is maintained. Regular inspections of grounds and facilities are carried out by either Council, the user or the lessee etc under the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000. Manner of assessment of performance Prompt response to identified damage. Number of complaints logged on Council’s Customer Action Requests System concerning condition of grounds and facilities is reduced. 6.2.3 Safety/risk management Issues Council, in conjunction with sporting organisations using the facility, must provide for an adequate level of safety for sportsground users (such as players, spectators and casual users of the area) as well as for owners and occupiers of adjoining land. A reasonable level of safety can be provided through appropriate inspections and facility planning. Council has a “duty of care” for community land under its jurisdiction. Accordingly, Council has a Risk Management Policy that applies to parks and reserves. This system provides for Council to act immediately on complaints that raise an issue of safety. Performance targets Council acts in accordance with the legal principles of “reasonableness” regarding mitigation of safety risks. To provide safe, high amenity sportsgrounds. Means of achievement of objectives Nil injuries as a result of facilities provided at sportsgrounds. Safe use of sportsgrounds is encouraged through: • adherence to a regular inspection program (carried out directly by Council or by the

user, relevant lessee or licensee through obligations contained within a lease or licence agreement), which would include condition assessment

• carrying out maintenance works in accordance with Council’s safety and risk management programs

• ongoing implementation of Council’s risk management policy for parks and gardens


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• provision of adequate warning of potential safety risks in the area

• prompt response following notification of identified hazards. Manner of assessment of performance Number of recorded injuries is reduced. Number of complaints logged on Council’s Customer Action Requests System concerning level of safety/risk is reduced. 6.2.4 Access Issues Access to sportsgrounds is necessary for vehicular and pedestrian purposes. Disabled, emergency or service types of access must also be provided. Planning for access must consider • the nature and characteristics of each site • need for efficiency • cost • safety • amenity • dual use • the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and Anti Discrimination Act

1977 Vehicular access to parkland by the general public is provided in the form of driveways and designated car park areas. Performance targets To ensure sportsgrounds activities are managed having regard to any adverse impact on nearby residences. To provide safe, high amenity sportsgrounds with the provision of adequate access (consistent with the level of use). Means of achievement of objectives Informal vehicular access to sportsgrounds is not permitted (with the exception of emergency or service vehicles). General vehicular access may be permitted at other times as part of a lease agreement for a special event or as provided for by a development consent issued by the Council under the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for a community purpose. Assessment of adequacy of access at each site. Maintenance of access points provided.


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Manner of assessment of performance All major sportsgrounds be provided with the standard of access provided for in the Orange City Development and Subdivision Code. Reduced complaints received by Council concerning site access. 6.2.5 Traffic and parking Issues Adequate parking should be provided on site, or nearby as public parking, at all major sportsgrounds. New parking areas will be constructed in accordance with Orange City Council’s Development and Subdivision Code and provided in accordance with the standards contained in Part 15 – Car Parking of Council’s Development Control Plan 2004 and in the Building Code of Australia. Existing parking facilities, listed in Table 2, should be maintained and upgraded on a basis of need.

Car Park, Max Stewart Oval

Parking for disabled persons and emergency vehicles is required to be provided in car parks in accordance with the Building Code of Australia. Parking facilities may be strained at times of peak demand, particularly at Glenroi Oval, and Moulder Park causing overflow parking in local streets and possible nuisance to local residents. In a situation where action by Council is warranted, Council must weigh up the benefits of providing additional on-site parking against the loss of open space area.


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Performance targets Facilitate use of major sportsgrounds through adequate provision of on-site parking. This includes provision for disabled and emergency parking. To ensure that such activities are managed having regard to any adverse impact on nearby residences. Means of achievement of objectives On-site parking provided that satisfies normal level of usage for the particular sportsground. Off-street parking shall be provided at all sportsgrounds where leased buildings are provided on-site. All sportsgrounds shall be progressively provided with sealed parking areas. Safe use is encouraged through design. Manner of assessment of performance Nil complaints concerning traffic and parking. Progressive improvement of parking facilities. 6.2.6 Security Issues Security of sportsgrounds is necessary in order to avoid inappropriate use and vandalism. The annual cost for Council or individual lessees or to insurers to repair damage caused by acts of vandalism is significant in terms of reduced asset value and repair to damaged facilities. Security can be provided in the form of sensitive building design, landscaping, lighting, fencing and/or security locking. This cost may either be the responsibility of the Council, the individual lessees or shared. Performance targets To provide safe, high amenity sportsgrounds through provision of an adequate level of security.


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Security fencing - Endeavour Park

Means of achievement of objectives Reduction of inappropriate use and vandalism through • erecting public notices at each sportsground • adequate on-site fencing and security lighting around buildings • prompt repair of damage • sensitive design of buildings and landscaping • increased community support and involvement Manner of assessment of performance Reduction in reports of inappropriate use and vandalism, sourced from Council’s Customer Action Requests System and the Orange Police. 6.2.7 Facilities Issues Current facilities at major sportsgrounds are as shown in Table 2.


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Table 2

SPORTSGROUNDS FACILITIES Anzac Park Two grassed playing fields, baseball diamond with back net, spectator

seating, turf wicket table, 1 synthetic cricket wicket, indoor sports stadium (containing two basketball courts, kiosk, amenities (toilets and change rooms)), BMX Track, leash-free fenced dog exercise area, lighting, landscaping (including army artillery item), irrigation system and sealed/unsealed car park.

Endeavour Oval Clubhouse (including licensed club), 499-seat grandstand, kiosk, sealed car park, lighting, amenities (toilets, change rooms, storeroom), irrigation system, landscaping and two grassed playing fields.

Glenroi Oval 8 full-sized hockey fields comprising 6 with grassed surface in varying conditions and two synthetic in excellent condition, lighting, 2 cricket fields (converted for summer season from five hockey fields) also 1 turf wicket table and one concrete wicket, Children’s playground, amenities block and disused basketball courts (all off Maxwell Avenue). 2 car parks (one asphalted car park off Moad Street and an unformed one off Maxwell Avenue), irrigation to Turf Field 1 At the synthetic hockey fields associated facilities comprise two synthetic-surfaced practice areas, clubhouse (including meeting room, kiosk, toilet facilities and change rooms), grandstand, dugouts, spectator shelter and landscaping. BMX Facility off Orchard Road.

Max Stewart Park Amenities building, two sports fields (including one synthetic cricket wicket), sealed car park, in-ground irrigation.

Moulder Park (that part not Crown land)

Clubhouse/amenities, 8 synpave netball courts in good condition, lighting, seating, sealed car park.

Perry Oval Lighting, amenities building (toilets, kiosk), sports field with seasonal goal posts, seating, landscaping, manual irrigation (quick couplers).

Rosewood Oval One football field, amenities building (to be constructed 2005, comprising kiosk, storeroom, change rooms and toilet amenities), leash-free area and stormwater detention basin.

Riawena Oval One turf cricket wicket table, three practice cricket nets, children’s playground, clubhouse with amenities, fencing, spectator seating, car park.

Ridley Oval 1 cricket field, concrete cricket wicket, landscaping. Trotting Track and Kart-racing Track

1 trotting track with associated buildings and facilities, stables, 1 kart racing track with amenities buildings (kiosk, toilets), car parking (part unsealed), fencing, lighting, landscaping.

Kearneys Drive future sportsground

Undeveloped.

Playground, Riawena Oval


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Overspill lighting has the potential to cause nuisance for adjoining or nearby residences. Any future upgrades will require that a development application be lodged with Council and potential impacts assessed under section 79C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Such an assessment will take into account potential impacts on adjoining land. The following new sportsground facilities are scheduled to be installed in the short to medium term under Council’s Management Plan 2004-2007. Anzac Park Kiosk, Club room Glenroi Oval hockey net replacement

synthetic hockey field including fencing and seating (completed) new amenities toilet block

Riawena Oval replacement fencing

new plastic spectator seating Rosewood Oval new amenities building

playground park furniture

Automated irrigation controllers are provided to Anzac Park, Glenroi Oval, Max Stewart Park, Riawena Oval and Rosewood Oval. Endeavour Oval has a quick coupler automated system, accessing water from a bore. The synthetic surface of Moulder Park netball courts does not require irrigation. Performance targets Council aims to provide facilities that are adequate and appropriate for the level of use, the nature of use and expected users (players, spectators and casual). Means of achievement of objectives Facilities should match user needs. Facilities should be maintained to a satisfactory standard. Manner of assessment of performance Number of users who rate the sportsground as satisfactory. Reduction in complaints or matters of concern reported to Council. Completion of works scheduled under Council’s annual management plan.


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6.2.8 Waste management Issues Litter and general waste generated by sportsground use requires safe and efficient disposal. General waste rubbish bins are provided at all sportsgrounds. The type and level of service provided at each sportsground is influenced by cost, level of waste and the nature of waste. Sportsground waste comprises a high level of recyclables in the form of drink containers. To reduce the amount going to landfill, Council shall, on a site which includes buildings for use by clubs or for other community purposes, investigate inclusion of recycling bins. Performance targets Investigate nature of waste generation. Means of achievement of objectives Provision of recycling services where needed at individual sportsgrounds. Reduce litter through provision of adequate volume waste receptacles, appropriate siting and/or signage as required. Clubs and organisations using the sportsgrounds take a positive role in waste management. Manner of assessment of performance Reduction in complaint reports to Council concerning litter. Reduced littering identified by Council ground staff or site lessees. 6.2.9 Irrigation and drainage Issues The quality of drainage on playing fields determines • the speed at which a playing field dries out after a rain event • the intensity of maintenance • the ground’s toleration of high sport use Works that facilitate drainage of grassed or synthetic sportsgrounds can include the shaping of the ground surface, provision of perimeter dish drains and the installation of subterranean drainage lines. Drainage provision varies among the sportsgrounds the subject of this Plan of Management and is dependent on the level of sport played at the site. Irrigation at sportsgrounds, both public and private, is influenced by Council’s water restrictions, which are in force at times.


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Correct irrigation scheduling results in greater efficiency of water use, minimising runoff (and therefore the impact on water quality of streams and creeks) and contributing to the longevity of the playing surfaces. Irrigation scheduling should achieve optimum delivery. If necessary, Council may utilise part of the area of a major sportsground site for provision of drainage retention. Such retention may be required to assist in stormwater management in the catchment. Currently a stormwater retention basin is provided at Rosewood Oval and this area allows for informal open space use by the community at large for most months of the year. It also doubles as a leash-free area for dog exercise. Performance targets To provide efficient irrigation scheduling and drainage of the active areas. Incorporate detention basins in sportsgrounds where deemed necessary, as part of overall catchment management. Means of achievement of objectives Assess adequacy of drainage and identify problem areas. Budget for improvement where use is compromised. Optimum delivery of irrigation scheduling. Manner of assessment of performance Reduction in days lost to play as a result of waterlogged playing fields. Improved efficiency of water use – ie, reduced water use. 6.2.10 Amenity Issues Residents in the vicinity of a sportsground, whilst they may experience the benefits of close proximity to that facility, may also experience negative impacts arising from inappropriate use, overspill lighting, noise, litter, traffic and parking. Performance targets Minimise detrimental impact wherever possible through implementation of Council programs (such as tree planting or maintenance programs), through strategic planning (siting and design of new facilities) or through conditions of a particular lease or licence agreement.


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Means of achievement of objectives Require landscaping to be carried out as a condition of a Council development approval under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, if necessary. Inclusion of lease or licence conditions relating to consideration of amenity, where necessary. Landscaping providing a visual screen. Manner of assessment of performance Reduced reporting to Council concerning nuisance resulting from sportsground use. 6.2.11 Dogs Issues The NSW Companion Animals Act 1998 requires Council to help promote responsible animal ownership. To this end, Council has erected advisory signage at the main entry points to parks and sportsgrounds throughout the City.

Advisory signage, Rosewood Oval

It is an offence under this Act to take a dog on to a public place (ie, a street or park) without it being on a leash unless the area is specifically designated as a leash-free area. Council has identified several “leash free areas” within the City, two of which are located on sportsgrounds contained in this Plan of Management - namely Rosewood Oval and Anzac Park (see attached maps) Such areas are provided with waste disposal bins. Use of sportsgrounds for exercising dogs can result in damage to sporting surfaces. In Orange City, Council policy states that all dogs are prohibited from an area set aside for the playing of organised games (ie, sporting fields) and within 10 metres of any playing apparatus for the use of children. This policy is notified to the public via appropriate signage at each sportsground, through the media (free brochure, radio or newspaper articles) and through ranger activity.


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Leash-free dog exercise area, Anzac Park

Performance targets Management of dog activities such that sportsground use by the general community and specific sporting groups is not compromised. Manner of achievement of objectives Improved public awareness of dog owner responsibilities. Installation of appropriate signage at entrances to sportsgrounds. Investigate provision of additional dispensers and bins at Council sportsgrounds. Manner of assessment of performance Reduction in complaints received concerning dog waste and damage caused by dogs at sportsgrounds. 6.2.12 Signage Issues Council may erect notices on community land in accordance with section 632 of the Local Government Act 1993. Such notices may inform the general public of appropriate use and behaviour, in particular information concerning acceptable access, littering, dogs, uses and cautions. Advice may also be given as to fines that may be levied as a result of failure to comply with the relevant notices.


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Typical signage

Signage may also be erected by sporting organisations or community groups at particular sportsgrounds as exempt development under the Orange Local Environmental Plan 2000. Exempt development signage is limited to an association with sporting events only, located on or adjacent to playing fields and orientated towards spectator areas.

Performance targets To provide safe, high amenity sportsgrounds. To protect the sportsground facilities and surface from inappropriate usage. To ensure that sportsground activities are managed having regard to any adverse impact on nearby residences. Manner of achievement of objectives That signage be erected or permitted that is informative, understandable and appropriate for the subject sportsground. Advisory signage located at all defined entry points to sportsgrounds in accordance with Council’s “Signs as remote Supervision” policy”. Manner of assessment of performance Reduction in the number of complaints received concerning inappropriate use.

7 FUTURE USE OF THE LAND

Council’s management of sportsgrounds is assisted by the Environment and Natural Resource Management Advisory Committee and the Sports Facilities Reference Group. The level of improvements planned for individual sportsgrounds depends upon the need for improved or increased facilities as identified by relevant sporting organisations in conjunction with Orange City Council. Improvements that may be proposed in the future, subject to individual assessment, include the following:


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access advertising signage amenities buildings (toilets, change rooms, kiosks) barbeque shelters car parks clubhouses community facilities dog exercise areas drainage works entertainment establishment fencing (security or site definition) landscaping licensed premises (registered club) lights (with appropriate means to limit overspill into adjoining areas) playgrounds public utility undertakings recreation facilities recreation areas restaurant roads seating shelter sheds and other structures relating to sportsground use sporting facilities (sports fields, goal posts, nets, cricket pitches etc) storage sheds TAB facilities

Riawena Oval

8 LEASES, LICENCES AND OTHER ESTATES

Approved activities or activities that are exempt development under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 may be subject to a lease, licence or grant of any other estate under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 between Council and a particular organisation, club or group. Most of the sportsgrounds included in this plan have been subject to lease agreements between Council and particular sporting organisations for many years. These lease agreements allow for the land to be used and developed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the particular lease.


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To maximise the use of sportsground facilities, Council may at times authorise the use of buildings on the subject land for non-sporting community uses. A summary of the current lease agreements relevant to this Plan of Management is shown in the following Table 3. Table 3 Sportsground Lessee Duration of Lease General Purpose Anzac Park Basketball Stadium -

Orange and District Basketball Association

2 years to September 2005

Use of stadium for basketball, volleyball, badminton, netball, gymnastics

Endeavour Oval Emus Rugby Club Ltd 21 years to 2019 Continued use and improvement of the land (Lot1 DP880736) for various club activities

Glenroi Oval Orange Hockey Inc 10 years to 2013 Land and improvements contained on Lots 1 and 2 DP 1063374

Max Stewart Park None na Moulder Park (Part) Orange Netball

Association Inc 5 years to 2008 Lot 1 DP 341650 and Lot 12

DP 13567 – all playing surfaces and facilities (excluding car park and grassed areas)

Perry Oval None na Riawena Oval Orange District

Cricket Association Inc

5 years plus two 5 year renewal options

Pavilion only (ex ground floor storage area)

Rosewood Oval None n/a Kart Racing Track Orange Kart Race

Club Ltd 5 years to October 2005

Facilitate the conducting and promotion of kart racing events and associated activities

Trotting Track Orange Harness Racing Club

2 years to August 2006 Building and track maintenance and use


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SUMMARY TABLE 4 Management Issues Objectives and Performance Targets

s36(3)(b) Means of Achievement of Objectives s36(3)(c)

Manner of Assessment of Performance s36(3)(d)

Financial (leases, sports allocation program, capital funding, tenure)

• Objective (c) - development and operation of sportsgrounds in accordance with conditions of current lease agreement.

• Funding consistent with user pays approach.

• Any lease, licence, etc consistent with objectives of this Plan

• Sports allocation fees match an approved scale of fees.

• Management in accordance with s46(1)(b) of Local Government Act 1993 and Plan objectives.

• Compliance with lease/licence etc

• Annual assessment and payment of fees and charges.

• Reduced complaints relating to use of facilities.

• Maintenance work in accordance with identified programs and lease/licence agreements.

Maintenance and development

• Objective (a) encourage, promote and facilitate recreational pursuits in the community involving organised and informal sporting activities and games.

• Objective (b) neighbourhood amenity. • Objective (f) safety.

• Quick response to report of damage or malfunction.

• Maintenance to ensure safe playing and protection of surfaces.

• Meet basic needs of users.

• Prompt response to reporting. • Number of complaints logged by

Council is reduced.

Safety/risk management • Objective (a) to encourage, promote and facilitate recreational pursuits in the community, etc.

• Nil injuries, • Safe usage due to implementation of safe

practice.

• Number of injuries is reduced. • Prompt response following notification

of identified hazards. • Number of complaints logged on

Council’s Customer Action Requests System concerning level of safety/risk.

Access • Objective (a) to encourage, promote and facilitate recreational pursuits in the community. etc.

• Objective (b) neighbourhood amenity. • Objective (f) safety.

• Informal vehicular access to sportsgrounds is not permitted (with the exception of emergency or service vehicles). General vehicular access may be permitted at other times as part of a lease agreement for a special event or as provided for by a development consent issued for a community purpose under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

• Assessment of adequacy of access at each site.

• Maintenance of access points.

• Access provided to all sportsgrounds of a standard provided for in Orange City Council’s Development and Subdivision Code.

• Reduced complaints received by Council concerning site access.


25 Management Issues Objectives and Performance Targets



Traffic and parking • Objective (a) facilitate use of major sportsgrounds through adequate provision of on-site parking. This includes provision for disabled and emergency parking.

• Objective (b) to ensure that such activities are managed having regard to any adverse impact on nearby residences.

• On-site parking satisfies normal usage of the sportsground.

• Off-street parking (including disabled parking) shall be provided at each sportsground developed with buildings.

• Safe use through design. • Progressive sealing of driveways and car parks.

• Nil complaints concerning standard of traffic and parking.

Security • Objective (f) to provide safe, high-amenity sportsgrounds through provision of an adequate level of security.

• Reduce inappropriate use and vandalism. • Reduction in reported incidents of vandalism/damage on Council’s Customer Action Requests System and Orange Police.

Facilities • Objective (a) encourage, promote and facilitate recreational pursuits in the community by providing adequate and appropriate facilities.

• Objective (b) neighbourhood amenity.

• Facilities match user needs. • Planned maintained to a satisfactory standard.

• Number of users who rate the sportsground as satisfactory.

• Completion of work scheduled under the annual management plan.

• Reduction in complaints or other matters reported to Council.

Waste management • Investigate nature of waste generated. • Provision of recycling services where required. • Reduce litter by adequate receptacles,

appropriate siting and/or signage. • Encourage lessees and users to take a positive

role in waste management.

• Reduction in litter complaint reports to Council.

• Reduced littering.

Irrigation and drainage • Provide drainage retention for efficient stormwater management in the catchment, where necessary.

• Improvement in drainage of sportsgrounds where necessary.

• Optimum delivery of irrigation scheduling.

• Reduction in days lost to play as a result of waterlogged playing fields.

• Improved efficiency of water use – ie, reduced water use.


26 Management Issues Objectives and Performance Targets



Amenity • Objective (b) to ensure that such activities are managed having regard to any adverse impact on nearby residences.

• Minimise impact through implementation of Council programs (tree planting, maintenance), facility design or conditions of a particular lease/licence agreement.

• Require landscaping be carried out as a condition of a development approval issued under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, if necessary.

• Inclusion of lease or licence conditions relating to consideration of amenity, where necessary.

• Landscaping providing a visual screen.

• Reduced reporting to Council concerning nuisance from sportsground use.

Dogs • Management of dog activities such that sportsground use by the general community and specific sporting groups is not compromised.

• Improved public awareness of dog owner responsibilities.

• Installation of appropriate signage at entrances to sportsgrounds.

• Reduction in complaints received concerning dog waste and damage caused by dogs at sportsgrounds.

Signage • Objective (b) neighbourhood amenity. • Objective (f) safety. • To protect the sportsground facilities

and surface from inappropriate usage.

• That signage be informative, understandable and appropriate for the individual sportsground.

• Advisory signage located at all main entry points as per Council’s “Signs as Remote Supervision” policy.

• Reduction in number of complaints received.


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Documents

PoM Major Sportsgrounds