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Natural Environment Services


CSP Drivers


Outcome Objective
Vibrant Community 1.2 - We feel safe and protected at home and in public, and we respect each other and the area
Lifestyle and Recreation 2.2 - We have access to attractive parks and natural areas that encourage and support a safe healthy lifestyle
Healthy Environment 3.1 - We value the health of our beaches, foreshores and waterways as natural habitats and for our enjoyment
Healthy Environment 3.2 - We protect and sustain our diverse bushland as valuable habitats, and provide for a variety of wildlife to thrive and migrate
Healthy Environment 3.3 - We strive to live and work more sustainably to reduce our environmental footprint
Healthy Environment 3.4 - We effectively plan for and respond to natural hazards and climate change in a sustainable way
Liveable Neighbourhoods 5.1 - We have attractive and functional urban and commercial centres that adapt to the needs of residents and business
Working Together 6.3 - We participate in effective partnerships and collaborate for now and the future

Continuing Activities

  • Bush regeneration and biodiversity management on council reserves including managing the Friends of the Bush volunteer program 
  • Coastal management including management of coastal erosion and on ground works including dune maintenance, beach scraping and nourishment
  • Invasive species control
  • Creek and lagoon restoration projects
  • Stormwater Asset Management activities including gross pollutant trap cleaning, gathering asset condition information and asset maintenance
  • Water cycle management including the implementation of water sensitive urban design on public and private properties
  • Flood Mitigation activities including preparation of plans and studies; lagoon openings at Curl Curl, Dee Why and Narrabeen Lagoons; Narrabeen Lagoon entrance clearance and release of water at Manly Dam
  • Fire Management Access Zone works
  • Liaison and partnerships with Rural Fire Service and State Emergency Services
  • Sustainability education events


Income and Expenditure


Operational Budget 2015-2019


 

2015/2016 

 2016/2017 2017/2018  2018/2019

 $000

 $000 $000   $000
Income from Continuing Operations        
Rates & Annual Charges 11,953  12,298  12,608  12,932 
User Charges & Fees 45  46  48  49 
Interest & Investment Revenues
Other Revenues
Grants & Contributions - Operating Purposes 968  227  233  349 
Grants & Contributions - Capital Purposes
Gains on Disposal of Assets
Total Income from Continuing Operations 12,996  12,571  12,889  13,330 
         
Expenses from Continuing Operations        
Employee Benefits & On-Costs (2,675)  (2,750)  (2,827)  (2,906) 
Borrowing Costs
Materials & Contracts (3,175)  (2,521)  (2,572)  (2,747) 
Depreciation & Amortisation (3,770)  (3,872)  (3,973)  (4,072) 
Other Expenses (651)  (661)  (679)  (695) 
Loss on Disposal of Assets
Share of Interest in Joint Ventures
Internal Charges (1,126)  (1,156)  (1,186)  (1,216) 
Overhead Allocation (1,568)  (1,611)  (1,653)  (1,694) 
Total Expenses from Continuing Operations (12,966)  (12,571)  (12,889)  (13,330) 
         
       
Surplus/(Deficit) from Continuing Operations


Programs, Operational Plan and Indicator

Program - Biodiversity and Bushland Management
Key Initiatives 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Biodiversity Management
Bushland Management

Program Indicator
  • Reduction in the number of invasive animal and plant species in natural areas
  • Maintain or improve the area and condition of bushland on Council managed reserves


Program - Coast and Waterways
Key Initiatives 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Coastal Management
Waterway Management

Program Indicator
Maintain or improve the condition of waterways

Program - Education for Sustainability
Key Initiatives 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Community Sustainability Activities

Program Indicator
Maintain or improve the level of environmental awareness in Warringah


Program - Natural Area Recreation
Capital Works 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Narrabeen Lagoon Trail $279,000
Total Capital Expenditure $279,000 $0 $0 $0

Program Indicator
Metres of new track and new assets developed in natural areas

Program - Natural Hazard Management
Capital Works 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Beacon Hill and Davidson Rural Fire Service - Building Works $100,000
Total Capital Expenditure $100,000 $0 $0 $0

Key Initiatives 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Natural hazard management planning, mitigation works, warning systems and awareness campaigns

Program Indicator
Reduced exposure of Warringah’s residents to natural hazards

Program - Stormwater Assets
Capital Works 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Oaks Avenue, Dee Why - Stormwater Drainage $34,628
Planned Stormwater Works Program $3,393,139 $2,951,639 $2,951,639 $2,951,639
Reactive Stormwater Works Program $600,000 $750,000 $750,000 $750,000
Storm Damage - Oxford Falls Road $323,570
Total Capital Expenditure $4,351,337 $3,701,639 $3,701,639 $3,701,639

Key Initiatives 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Stormwater Asset Management

Program Indicator
Maintain appropriate asset management strategies for stormwater assets

Key Service Indicators

  • Volume of materials removed from Gross Pollutant Traps to improve water quality
  • Length of stormwater assets, assessed, maintained or improved
  • Hectares of bushland actively managed to reduce threats from invasive species or fire
  • Participants at events have an increased awareness of how they can live more sustainably
  • Residents satisfied with walking trails and tracks
  • Residents satisfied with caring for bush areas
  • Residents satisfied with management of local flooding
  • Residents satisfied with management of waterways and lagoons
  • Scheduled projects completed (operational)
  • Scheduled projects completed (capital)

Supporting Strategies

  • Environmental Sustainability Strategy
  • Warringah Creek Management Study
  • Local Habitat Strategy
  • Coastal Lands Plan of Management
  • Coastal Erosion Emergency Action Sub-Plan
  • Collaroy Narrabeen Coastline Management Plan
  • Narrabeen Lagoon Estuary Management Plans
  • Northern Beaches Stormwater Management Plan
  • Bushfire Risk Management Plans
  • Stormwater Asset Management plan
  • Regional Multiple-Use Trail Strategy
  • State of Environment Report
  • Plans of Management including generic bushland, urban bushland, coastal lands,  reserves such as Dee Why Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, Jamieson Park and Threatened Bushland Reserves (Duffys Forest Ecological Community)