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Parks, Reserves and Foreshores


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
Vibrant Community 1.3 - We support and care for all our community members and provide opportunities to connect and belong
Lifestyle and Recreation 2.1 - We have access to a diverse range of recreational facilities that meet the needs of the community and sporting groups
Lifestyle and Recreation 2.2 - We have access to attractive parks and natural areas that encourage and support a safe healthy lifestyle
Lifestyle and Recreation 2.3 - We have inviting public spaces that are clean, green and well designed
Healthy Environment 3.1 - We value the health of our beaches, foreshores and waterways as natural habitats and for our enjoyment
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
Connected Transport 4.4 - We can safely and conveniently walk or ride around Warringah
Liveable Neighbourhoods 5.1 - We have attractive and functional urban and commercial centres that adapt to the needs of residents and business
Working Together 6.1 - We are effectively represented, can provide our opinion, and contribute to decisions that impact Warringah

Continuing Activities

  • Provide tactical planning and advice on management of parks, reserves and foreshore assets including street trees
  • Provide asset management and maintenance services for parks, reserves and foreshore assets including sports grounds, playgrounds, rock pools and gardens.
  • Manage regional recreational facilities including Brookvale Oval, Cromer Park, Manly Dam and Stony Range Botanic Garden>
  • Tree management
  • Manage bookings of parks, reserves and foreshores including filming and photography requests
  • Manage Plans of Management relating to parks, reserves and foreshores


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 11,876  12,291  12,619  12,947 
User Charges & Fees 745  765  785  804 
Interest & Investment Revenues
Other Revenues 22  23  24  24 
Grants & Contributions - Operating Purposes 25  26  27  27 
Grants & Contributions - Capital Purposes 90 
Gains on Disposal of Assets
Total Income from Continuing Operations 12,759  13,107  13,456  13,806 
         
Expenses from Continuing Operations        
Employee Benefits & On-Costs (4,062)  (4,176)  (4,293)  (4,413) 
Borrowing Costs
Materials & Contracts (5,822)  (5,979)  (6,135)  (6,288) 
Depreciation & Amortisation
Other Expenses (113)  (116)  (119)  (122) 
Loss on Disposal of Assets
Share of Interest in Joint Ventures
Internal Charges (534)  (548)  (563)  (577) 
Overhead Allocation (2,228)  (2,288)  (2,348)  (2,406) 
Total Expenses from Continuing Operations (12,759)  (13,107)  (13,456)  (13,806) 
         
       
Surplus/(Deficit) from Continuing Operations


Programs, Operational Plan and Indicator

Program - Foreshores
Capital Works 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Birdwood Park, Narrabeen - New Works $100,000 $100,000
Collaroy Rockpool Works $50,000 $550,000 $350,000
Fishermans Beach Seawall $550,000
Foreshore Works Program $70,000 $123,000 $126,075 $129,227
Parking Meter Renewals $20,660
South Curl Curl Beach Sea Wall Works $580,000
Total Capital Expenditure $1,370,660 $773,000 $476,075 $129,227

Program Indicator
  • Annual Number of visitors to the beaches


Program - Parks and Reserves
Capital Works 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Berry Reserve and Jamieson Park, Narrabeen - New Works $120,000 $120,000
Collaroy Beach - Reserve Works $700,000
Manly Dam and Stony Range Works Program $100,000 $112,325 $115,133 $118,011
Parks Major Works Program $185,000 $205,000 $210,125 $215,378
Parks Minor Works Program $251,721 $220,626 $226,142 $231,795
Recreational Trails Works Program $81,750 $83,794 $85,889 $88,036
Walter Gors Reserve New Works and Dee Why Parade Shared Walkway $1,582,252 $5,169,436
Total Capital Expenditure $3,020,723 $5,911,181 $637,289 $653,220

Key Initiatives 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Develop an integrated open space strategy
Enable online bookings for Parks Reserves and Foreshore venues
Review Berry Reserve plan of management
Review District Park Plan of Management

Program Indicator
  • Annual Number of visitors to key recreational spaces: including Manly Dam, Narrabeen Multi Use Trail


Program - Playgrounds
Capital Works 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Playground Works Program $400,000 $501,267 $513,799 $526,644
Total Capital Expenditure $400,000 $501,267 $513,799 $526,644

Program - Sports and Recreation
Capital Works 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Floodlighting Works Program $68,500 $500,000 $500,000 $350,000
Forestville Sportsfields - Synthetic Surface and Ancillary Works $736,428
Forestville Sportsfields - Synthetic Surface and Ancillary Works - New $1,010,500
Griffith Park, Collaroy - New Irrigation Works $50,000
John Fisher Park Netball Lighting Upgrade $90,000
Sporting Club Buildings Works Program $105,000 $650,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Sports Club Capital Assistance Program $233,000 $200,000
Sportsfields Major Works Program $50,000 $650,000 $650,000 $700,000
Sportsfields Minor Works Program $320,676 $328,713 $336,931 $345,355
St Matthews Farm Reserve, Cromer - Skate Park Design $47,000
Swim Club Buildings Works Program $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Total Capital Expenditure $2,811,104 $2,428,713 $2,586,931 $2,495,355

Key Initiatives 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Review Council's recreational space strategies including Sports in Warringah and Recreation Strategy
Review of Sportsground Plan of Management

Program Indicator
  • Percentage use of sportsfields


Program - Street Trees
Capital Works 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Condamine Street Planting $30,000
Total Capital Expenditure $30,000 $0 $0 $0

Key Initiatives 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-20182018-2019
Develop Urban Forest Strategy

Key Service Indicators

  • Resident satisfaction with parks and recreation areas (including playgrounds)
  • Resident satisfaction with sporting fields and amenities
  • Resident satisfaction with Brookvale Oval
  • Resident satisfaction with management of street trees
  • Resident satisfaction with maintenance of beaches and rock pools
  • Resident satisfaction with walking trails and tracks
  • Scheduled projects completed (operational)
  • Scheduled projects completed (capital)

Supporting Strategies

  • Recreation Strategy
  • Playground Strategy
  • Regional Multiple-Use Trail Strategy
  • Mountain Biking in Warringah: Research and Directions
  • Horse Riding Trails and Facilities (Research Paper)
  • Sportsgrounds Plan of Management
  • Plans of Management: Generic, District and for various parks and reserves
  • Environmental Sustainability Strategy
  • Youth Strategy