Lithgow City Council Agenda Attachments 24 January...

ATTACHMENT

ITEM 9

RESOLVED - QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE / URGENT BUSINESS

DATE MINUTE

NUMBER RESOLVED DETAILS COMMENTS

07/10/08 P08-116 That Council make representations to the State Member for a red light camera to be installed at Dunns Corner.

Letter done and sent. CMC 07/11/08

04/11/08 P08-138 That the matter of signage located across the road from the old Food for Less building be referred to the TALC for their information and action.

The matter was raised at TALC and the handicapped parking spaces across from the bargain basement is to remain but the area in front of the store is recommended to become untimed parking. The minutes from this meeting are going to the January 2009 Council Meeting. Paul Creelman 12/12/08

04/11/08 P08-140 That Council seek a meeting with the RTA in the proposed options for the Mount Victoria Deviation.

Briefing held with RTA at Councillor Information Session on 8th December 2008.

04/11/08 P08-142 That Council write to the Local Member, Gerard Martin and seek advice as to what impact this subsidy will have on our local government area and on our local bus company.

Letter sent to Gerard Martin on both issues. CMC 11/11/08

04/11/08 P08-144 That Council write to the Local Member, Gerard Martin and seek Letter sent to Gerard Martin on

advice as to where the minimum security gaol is up to in relation to being located in Lithgow and whether or not it is a private enterprise.

both issues. CMC 11/11/08

16/02/09 09-79 Mr Mayor can I please call in Development Application 66/08 in relation to a subdivision in Little Hartley?

The application will be sent to Council once all outstanding issues have been resolved. SE 12/05/09

09/03/09 09-114 THAT a meeting be convened as a matter of urgency between the Council Staff, Councillors, the General Manager and the Owner in relation to the complex.

9/3/09 09-114 - The General Manager and the Group Manager Regional Services met with the owner of the Centre to discuss various issues. The owner advised that there were some works that had taken place and had been commissioned. The baby change area for example, when inspected, was in good order and repairs were being organised in relation to roof drainage. Whilst it was indicated that the owner would re-acquaint himself with the conditions of consent, there were no major issues of concern with the

development consent. The owner’s commercial manager was on-site the day of the meeting to talk to tenants about lease renewal. No indication was able to be given as to when external refurbishment works and the overall re-development would commence. .

30/03/09 09-141 THAT the removal of transportation costs as allowable deduction from royalty payments and an urgent meeting through the State Member with the NSW Government be considered urgent and dealt with.

Letter sent to Gerard Martin CW 20/4/09.

30/03/09 09-142 THAT Council seek an urgent meeting through the State Member with the NSW Government to get this decision reversed in relation to the removal of transportation costs as allowable deductions from royalty payments.

Letter sent to Gerard Martin CW 20/4/09.

20/04/09 09-167 THAT the memorial located on Scenic Hill be cleaned for Anzac Day.

Parks and Gardens cleaned the area prior to Anzac Day. CW 26/05/09

11/05/09 09-207 THAT the issue of coal transportation levies and costs and the affects they are having here in Lithgow be raised at the Mining Related Councils meeting to be held on Friday the 15th of May 2009 in Dungog.

This was placed on the agenda at the Mining Related Councils Meeting held on 15th may 2009 as a late item and it was discussed at the meeting CMC 21/05/09

23/08/10 10-374 THAT Council: Letters sent to Department of

1.Approach the Department of Housing and seek clarification in relation to how the preference of allocation to public housing in the region is decided. 2.Advise the local member of the concerns that Council have in relation to the Department of Housing preferences and how it affects local residents waiting for public housing in the Local Government Area. 3.That the Council present the petition from Elizabeth Uren to the local member.

Housing on 3 September 2010. KN 07/09/10

11/10/10 10-437 THAT a report be provided to Council in relation to the results on the Lithgow water supply following the dirty water incident in August 2010.

Reported to Council on 22/11/10

11/10/10 10-439 THAT Council support nominations by the Mayor and General Manager to the Local Area Health Network Board.

Nominations were made by the General Manager and Mayor on 23/11/10

01/11/10 10-460 THAT Council contact the Local Member requesting him to raise Councils concerns with the Police Minister about the possible relocation of detectives from Lithgow.

Letter sent to Gerard Martin on 23/11/10

01/11/10 10-462 THAT: 1. Council seek a full report from the Police on the two

incidents which occurred in Wallerawang recently. 2. Council requests for a greater police presence in the

Wallerawang area

Letter received from Lithgow Police dated 16/11/10

22/11/10 10-505 THAT Council contact Centennial Management requesting that the presentation be given to Councillors and Council Senior Staff, the same that was given recently to the Local Member and Union Officials.

Presentation by Centennial held on Monday 20 December 2010

22/11/10 10-507 THAT the General Manager and Councillor McAndrew together prepare a submission for the Maldon to DomBarton Rail Link; with a draft copy

Submission on Maldon

of the submission to be forwarded to Councillors prior to submitting the document.

Dombarton Rail Line sent 13/12/10

13/12/10 10-506 THAT Council make representations to the appropriate Health Authorities and the State Member expressing concerns about the lack of replacement of the ACAT position in Lithgow.

RESOLVED - NOTICE OF MOTIONS

DATE MINUTE NUMBER

RESOLVED DETAILS COMMENTS

21/10/08 O08-156 THAT 1. Could the General Manager provide advice to all Councillors on

if and when the Council Connections Community Newsletter will be made available on the Council's website?

2. Could the General Manager provide an update report to all Councillors on Council Resolution 07-459 in respect of a proposed Rock Crushing Plant at Lidsdale?

3. Could the General Manager provide a report to all Councillors on the serious accident that occurred at the Lithgow Swimming Pool in January 2008?

4. Could the General Manager provide a report to all Councillors on the arrangements for the operations of the Canteen at the Lithgow Swimming Pool for the swimming season?

1. Council were advised that the Council Connections are available on the website. The link to the site was provided. SL 27/11/08 2. The application for the proposed rock screening facility at Lidsdale was withdrawn with no outcome required. The current development operates under the provision of existing use rights and should an application for such an operation be lodged the appropriate assessment process will be undertaken, however at this time no approval to operate such an activity on the land exists. GW 17/11/08 3. The accident that occurred at the Lithgow Pool in January 2008 is currently under investigation by insurance companies representing NSW Swimming, Kinross School and Lithgow City Council. At this point in time no further information has been received from any insurance company on a likely future course of action. SD 20/11/08 4 The Swimming Pool kiosk is operated by Council staff. All goods are purchased by Council staff from wholesale providers and Council staff man the kiosk and collect

5. Could the General Manager provide advice to all Councillors if the Council has received legal notice of a claim for financial recompense for the land now owned by the Lithgow City Council situated under Meadow Flat Hall?

6. Could the General Manager provide advice to all Councillors if the Council can confirm that following the failure of the Power Sell-off and the recent announcement of the State Mini-Budget, the proposed 2 new units at Mt Piper will not be included in the Mini-Budget?

admission fees. SD 20/11/08 5. Council were advised that, to date, the Council has not received any notice that a claim had been lodged regarding the land upon which the Meadow Flat School sits. SL 27/11/08 6. Numerous representations have been made regarding the future of the Mount Piper extension.

04/11/08 P08-120 That Council report back on the current situation facing the resident of the Pottery estate where is seems that the residents will lose their homes to the Landlord Company

Reported to Council 27/1/09 MJ 12/02/09 Min No 34-09

04/11/08 P08-122 THAT: 3. Council request from the RTA, statistics on traffic crashes on the Bells Line of Road and the facts on which they base the new speed limit restrictions being placed on this route. 3a) Council also enquire if the crash rate fatalities and causalities include the section of road between Windsor and Kurrajong Heights. 3b)Council prepare a submission to the RTA to have the new speed restrictions to be linked more closely to the accident statistics locations as public concerns has been raised about the extensive use of 60kph zones?

3, 3a and 3b referred to BLEG by Correspondence dated 9 April 09. CW 07/05/09

04/11/08 P08-123 THAT: All information provided to the Council at Ordinary

1. All Councillors be provided as soon as possible with all documents involving:

a) Councils invested Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ethical Note of 6 November 2006;

b) Councils invested TD Shield Commonwealth Bank of Australia of 21 November 2007

c) Councils investment with Alliance

Council meeting 15 December 2008. Subsequent resolution that Grove be invited to address the Council regarding Council's investments. SL 07/01/09 Presentation made by CPG Research and Advisory Pty Ltd regarding Council Investment Portfolio on 27/01/09. Min No 03-09.

04/11/08 P08-124 THAT: 1.Council, subject to confirmation from the NSW Rural Fire Service that Tanker Trailers are permitted to be used on fire grounds, provide the Tarana Tanker Trailers Incorporated with an immediate financial donation of up to $2000 under its Policy 4.4 - Donations under Section 356 of the Local Government Act 2.A report be provided to Council on the use of Tarana Tanker Trailers to be reported back to the new Council in the near future.

Correspondence forwarded to RFS to determine if tanker trailers can be used on fire ground. CW 24/11/08. Discussed at a Councillor Information Session.

04/11/08 P08-125 THAT: 1.The General Manager and his Officers provide all Councillors and the Council with a report on various options for the erection of a new Town Clock in the Lithgow Central Business District.

Reported to Council by ACM on 15/12/08. Min No O08-223 Clock has since been erected.

04/11/08 P08-126 THAT: 2.The General Manager and his Officers provide all Councillors and the Council with a report on recent rock falls that have occurred on the Wolgan Gap - Wolgan Road which leads to and from the new Emirates Resort in the Wolgan Valley. The report is also to include information on increased usage.

Reported to Council by IFS on 22/06/09 Min No 09-265

04/11/08 P08-127 THAT:

3.The General Manager and his Officers provide all Councillors and the Council with a report on a recent submission to the State Parliament by Mr Jim Glasson, the Director General of the Ministry of Transport, that it is currently conducting a study into funding options for new commuter car parks which may apply to transport interchanges such as the Lithgow Rail Interchange. Additionally, could the Council resolve to have our State Member, Gerard Martin to make representations to the Minister for Transport for the Lithgow Rail Interchange to be seriously considered for a new commuter car parking area on the western side of the Lithgow Railway Station Interchange.

Actioned - Reported to Council, Min No 09-125 on 30/03/09 and Letter sent from Gerard Martin to The Hon David Campbell with acknowledgment letter from Hon Campbell on 25/03/09.

04/11/08 P08-128 THAT: 1. Council hold discussions with the owner of the old TAFE

building and request that repairs be carried out to the building as well as asking if it can be acquired to allow it to be knocked down and made into a car park.

2. A report to come back to Council on the new taxi rank in Eskbank Street and as to how many car parking spaces will be lost.

P08-128 - Letter to owner of old Tafe Building. CW 13/02/09 Reported to Council on 11/05/09 Min No 09-180.

04/11/08 P08-130 THAT the General Manager and his Officers provide all Councillors and the Council with a report on the recent pollution incident which occurred over the October long weekend at the Lithgow Sewerage Plant involving the discharge of water from sewerage ponds into the Farmers Creek.

Actioned - Memo sent on 11/12/08 to Councillors.

04/11/08 P08-131 THAT: 1.The General Manager and his Officers indicate if they are aware of the DLG Circular 08-67 which indicates that State Government Grants are currently available to apply for the upgrade of NSW Local Government Playgrounds.

An application was made but was unsuccessful. IFS

04/11/08 P08-132 THAT: 2.The General Manager and his Officers provide all Councillors and the Council with a report on all of the urban and rural road patching, road maintenance and road upgrades that will be carried out by Lithgow City Council in the 2008/09 budget.

Reported to Council on 11/05/2009 Min Number 09-184.

04/11/08 P08-133 THAT: 3.The General Manager and his Officers provide all Councillors and the Council with a report on establishing a Lithgow City Council Internal Audit and Compliance Committee to satisfy DLG Circular 08/64.

Reported to Council on Internal Audit Process & CENTROC Tender Min 09-253 22.06.09 Report on acceptance of IAB as Internal Auditors Min 10-102 22/03/10 Report on Clr Representatives for CTA Internal Audit Committee Min 10-382 20.09.10 Report on DLG Internal Audit Guidelines Min 10-402 20.09.10 First IAB Project at Lithgow 01.12.10 to 08.12.10 Procurement and Project Management CF

04/11/08 P08-134 THAT: 4.The General Manager and his Officers provide all Councillors

Follow up done on outstanding actions for 2007/08 to ensure that none remained outstanding.

and the Council with a detailed report on the resolutions that are outstanding prior to the 13th September 2008 election.

04/11/08 P08-135 THAT: 1.The General Manager and his Officers provide all Councillors and the Council with an updated report on the current status of considerations by the Lithgow City Council for the upgrading or establishment of a new Skate/Bike Park in Lithgow. 2.The General Manager and his Officer seek additional information from other Australian Local Governments, including plans, photographs and video's of existing Skate/Bike Parks to assist in the consideration by the Council and the Councillors towards firming up a proposal for inclusion in the Lithgow Councils 2009/10 budget and Management Plan. 3.The General Manager and his Officers advise the Councillors and Council what if any, additional Federal, State or community funding may be available.

Information was sought from other local government areas, including Penrith and Blue Mountains. Funding provided under RLCIP and Park now completed.

15/12/08 O08-205 That a report be instigated to investigate the cost of installing larger monitors and the appropriate software to allow Councillors an the public a clearer understanding and wording of the motions moved and subsequently automate the process of recording which will give an instant visual recognition of the motion.

Minutes are now recorded during meetings using minute manager. AS 25/03/09

15/12/08 O08-204 THAT: 1.Council investigate a tree planting / beautification plan for the Lithgow City (Council) area. 2.Review its current branding of the local government area and develop an overall tourism plan, including signage for the area 3.Include in the land use strategy the consideration of the use of

1. TREE PLANTING. All tree planting is discussed with Tidy Town Committee.

2. Branding issue currently being developed. Lithgow visitor guide produced. Signage waiting on resolution of branding. Some allocation has been made in the budget.

medium density housing in the Corney Town, Hartley Valley Road and Clywdd Street areas of Lithgow 4.Resurrect the Street Tree Sub Committee of Environment Committee

3. Land Use Strategy currently underdevelopment. Housing densities will be included.

4. Expressions of interest were sort from EAC but not enough interest to reinstate committee DD 22/01/10

27/01/09 04-09 That Council provide an urgent report on the direct debit payment of rates, including emailed information to the next Ordinary meeting of the Lithgow City Council

Reported to Council on 16/02/09. Min No 09-52

27/01/09 05-09 That a meeting be convened as a matter of urgency with the Golf Club Management Committee to immediately put in place a long term lease agreement

Completed - Lease agreement signed. IFS 10/01/11 Reported to Council on 18/01/10 - Min No 10-15 and 22/03/10 Min No 10-97

27/01/09 06-09 That the Council and Councillors receive a report on the activities of the Lithgow City Council Pound during 2008. The report is to include:

The disposal method of euthanised animals All aspects of the application of the Companion Animals

Act The costs for maintaining the animals in the pound per

animal per day

Reported to Council on 16/02/09, Min No 09-63

27/01/09 07-09 That Council and the Councillors receive a report on the activities of the previously mandated Lithgow Learning City

Reported to Council Meeting 16/2/09. Min No 09-68

27/01/09 08-09 That Council Officers provide an urgent report on the Lithgow City Council Policy for received after hours telephone contact and action

Report to Council on 16/02/09. Min No 09-64

27/01/09 09-09 That Council: 1. Refer the changing methods and regimes for Council water standpipes to the Draft management Plan for 2009/10 2. Examine what other Council may do in similar situations

No.1 included in draft budget. CW 18/02/09 Email to all NSW Councils seeking what they do re supplying water sent. CW18/02/09

16/02/09 09-47 That should the level of Oberon Dam fall to 15% that Council Information noted by Andrew Muir. CW 09/03/09

adhere to the agreement reached in relation to water restrictions with State Water and other users on the Fish Rover Water Supply. Also should the level of the Oberon Dam fall to 15% that the Lithgow Water Supply be treated separately for the purpose of maintaining water restrictions for those users on that supply.

05/03/09 Special Meeting

09-84 THAT: 1.Council make an application under the Regional and Local Communities Infrastructure Program 2008-09 - Strategic Projects Funding; 2.The Project for the application is to be a sporting and cultural precinct application based on a upgrade of the Tony Luchetti Sports ground (including the Ashley Grandstand), Civic Ballroom, Skate Park and Lithgow Hockey Field at the Glanmire Oval; 3.In addition to existing allocations that Council allocate, for this application only, a further $250,000 from the projected surplus for 2008/09; and 4.Council seek financial commitments from users of the precinct to assist the application.

Points 1 - 4 have been completed. IFS 10/01/11 Applications Made.

09-03-09 09-87 THREAT TO CLOSE OF SECTION OF THE RYDAL / HAMPTON ROAD That the General Manager provides the Council and Councillors with a full report on current status of this matter and solutions to its immediate successful resolution

Reported to Council on 06/10/09. Min No 09-430.

09-03-09 09-88 That operations of the Lithgow Tourism Centre be referred to the Tourism Advisory Committee for Consideration

Matter was referred to the Tourism Advisory Committee on 07/04/09 and reported in the minutes of these to Council on 11/05/09, Min No 09-197

09-03-09 09-89 SERVICES STATION - 327 MAIN STREET LITHGOW Response prepared by J Nichols / A Muir. JS 08/07/09

That Council publicly acknowledge what its formal position is on supporting this new business development in the Lithgow City Council Local Government Area.

09-03-09 09-90 That any new domestic waste contract for the Lithgow Local government area includes the recommendations from the Deputy State Coroners Report outlined by the DLG Circular 08/17

Memo to Councillors 2 April 09 regarding existing arrangements Richards have in place for Camera's. CW 03/04/09 Resubmitted for inclusion in new garbage contract. CW 10/09/09

09-03-09 09-92 That the General Manager provides the Council and Councillors with a full report on the previous and current status with the receipt by the Lithgow City Council of the Australian Federal Government Grant of $700,000 for the former proposed Lithgow Indoor Aquatic Centre

Minutes of Indoor Aquatic Centre Meeting to Council Meeting of 1/6/09. CW 08/06/09 Min No 09-237

30/03/09 09-119 That Council notes the Social Profile Report on the Lithgow LGA for the month of February 2009, and the current unemployment rate of 6%

Noted. CMC 15/04/09

30/03/09 09-120 That: 1. Council confirms what the FRWSS policy is for the

Marrangaroo Fields and the Lithgow Golf Course when using water supplied from the FRWSS.

2. Council is formally advised by FRWSS, Sydney Water and Council Officers on what are the full details of future water restrictions for users of the FRWSS, arising out of the declining water levels in the Oberon Dam.

3. Council be provided with an updated report on the FRWSS every three weeks.

No further information could be found on this matter. JN 13/01/11 3. This report has been provided at majority of Council Meetings since April 2009.

30/03/09 09-121 That Council notes the drat IPART Report and that the Council makes a formal submission on IPARTS draft electricity pricing

Letter sent 16/4/09. CW 20/04/09

20/04/09 09-147 That Council in principle support the current approach to improve employment and build infrastructure for the Lithgow area and note that the current employment rate for NSW is 6.9%.

Noted. No further action.

11/05/09 09-171 That: 1. Council ask the Federal member that all aspects of a future Bells Line of Road Expressway be considered in the Central West Transport Needs Study including Newnes Plateau option and allow this corridor to be preserved for the future. 2. State Government move to select a corridor from the remaining four corridors as a matter of urgency to at least allay the concerns of residents affected by the remaining three options and move to engage with those affected by the final route.

Numerous presentations have been made for the development of the Bells Line of Road Expressway. Representations made regarding route election.

11/05/09 09-172 That: 1. The General manager provide the council with a further report on this incident including an update on any further investigations by the NSW Police Service and the RSPCA. 2. The General manager provide the Council with a further report on what is the current and future security of the Lithgow Animal pound.

This matter was reported to Council on 01/06/09 Min No 09-225 and 03/08/09 Min No 09-329.

11/05/09 09-173 RLCIP FUNDING That Council adhere to is Tendering Policy and Council bring a report back to Council outlining how it will spend the grant money

This matter was reported to Council on 01/03/10 Min No 10-61, 21/06/10 Min No 10-247 and 02/08/10 Min No 10-298

11/05/09 09-174 That Lithgow City Council seeks immediate release of the Central West Needs Study

This was released on 22/05/09 by the Hon Anthony Albanese.

01/06/09 09-212 That the Lithgow City Council write to the RTA project manager, Chris Barnett, informing him of our support only for the Orange Corridor following as close as possible to the present highway.

Letter was sent on 18/6/09. Dataworks numbers 563702.

01/06/09 09-213 That an investigation be carried out as to whether four roads mentioned namely Park Avenue and Park Street and Reservoir

Issues concerning street naming reported to Council on 13/12/10 Min No 10-526

Road and Reservoir Street pose a problem for Emergency Services, and if so, appropriate action be taken to rectify the matter

22/06/09 09-250 GAS WORKS SITE That the Councils General manager provides an appropriate written response to the above Question Without Notice

This matter was reported to Council on 13/07/09 Min No 09-295

13/07/09 09-289 WALLERAWANG RAILWAY STATION - PUBLIC TOILETS That a further report be provide to Council that answers these and various other questions:

Opening and closing times Access to and front Who leases etc Maintenance

The construction of new public toilet facilities is to be included for consideration in the 2011/12 Management Plan. JN 11/01/11 Reported to Council on 02/11/09, Min No 09-450

03/08/09 09-316 That Council refer this issue on the feasibility of providing all Senior Citizens with free entry into the Lithgow City Council pool, similar to that as recently provided by Blue Mountains City Council to the 2010/11 - 2012/13 Draft management Plan

Information still being collated. This matter needs to be directed to Terry Nolan with the changes to the structure. DO 09/02/10

24/08/09 09-343 That: 1. Lithgow Council write to State Forests requesting the toilets facilities be reinstated at the Bungleboori campsite. 2. Council request the State member to take this matte up with State Forestry to seek to have the toilets reinstated

Letter sent to NSW Forests on 18 November 2009.

24/08/09 09-344 That: 1. Lithgow Council write to the Minister for Transport informing him of our disapproval of increased transport of bulk fuels tankers though the Lithgow Council area; 2. Request incentives for rail transport to encourage rail transport

Letter sent 15/10/09. CW 15/10/09

06/10/09 09-413 That Council refer the financial accounting of the Lithgow City Council current lease with the Lithgow Golf Club Ltd to Councils

Matter raised with Auditors for their presentation to Council 23.11.09. CGF 26/10/09

Auditors when they are next at Council 23/11/09 09-491 DA 045/09 AND DA 046/09

That: 1. Council request a written report from the appropriate authority on the duplication / expansion of the one way bridge into and out of Marangaroo Fields Estate 2. Council request that a set of lights be placed at this intersection

Letter sent to applicant on 25/11/09 to applicant.

23/11/09 09-492 THE GAP ROAD That Council officers provide the Council, Councillors and ratepayers in due course with a written report to the Question Without Notice, plus advice on Council ownerships of the lands in Question

Reported to Council on 22/11/2010. Min No 10-483

23/11/09 09-493 LITHGOW AQUATIC CENTRE That Council officers provide the Council, Councillors and ratepayers in due course with a written report to the Question Without Notice: As made at the Ordinary Meeting of the Lithgow City Council on Monday 13 July 2009, it is requested that the Council also investigate along with any proposed possible joint venture with the Lithgow Workmen’s Club, a joint venture with other parties including possibly the State and Federal Governments and Delta Electricity in the establishment of an Indoor Aquatic Centre at/near the Wallerawang Power Station or on the still vacant State Government owned Minerals Processing Park.

Reported to Council on 14/12/09 Min No 09-536, 08/02/10 Min No 10-31 and 03/05/10 Min No 10-170.

14/12/09 09-528 COUNCIL SERVICES THAT: 1. A Service Committee is formed to provide Service Standards

A meeting was held on 16th March 2010 with Councillors Fisher and Castle.

and an Action Plan that allows development of improved service through training and system support. A Committee formed with two (2) Councillors (plus the Mayor) two (2) front line service staff, the General Manager and the Operations Manager with the purpose of improving service by Council.

2. A Councillor Information Session be held for further discussions on this matter.

Information session held on 22nd February 2010 to discuss issue. DA Process currently being worked on.

14/12/09 09-530 That: 1. A Council Committee be formed to assist in the process of business enquiries for the area 2. Council adopt in principle the Plan with the General manager for progress of the Plan towards the outlines goals

Committee of Councillors Castle, Danaher and Fisher formed and met as and when required targets considered in the Economic Development Strategy. CMC 08/04/10

14/12/09 09-532 CLOSURE OF MAIN STREET, LITHGOW - NEW YEARS EVE That the information be noted and considered as part of the TALC minutes

Reported to Council on 14/12/09 Min no 09-555

14/12/09 09-533 That: 1. Immediate action be instigated to clean up this area and maintain it to a standard that the community can be proud of 2. Funds be placed in next years budget for attractive signs to be made and placed around the local government area

1. Actioned. JN 11/01/11 2. The resolution regarding signage is pending as it is subject to a marketing branding strategy. SL 02/02/10

14/12/09 09-534 That: 1. The site of the old petrol station on Chifley Road, Lithgow be cleaned up as matter of urgency 2.A report to come back to Council with regards to this site

Completed. Reported to Council 22/03/10 and structures demolished. Min No 10-111

18/01/10 10-02 THAT 1.Council, through its Shopfront Committee, identify shops buildings in the Lithgow CBD that are in need of upgrading, then

Report for Item 1) to Council 11.10.10 of the Economic Development Shopfront Committee of the 16.09.10 CF Min No 10-435

identifying the issues with the buildings and reporting recommended actions to Council. 2.Homes and yards that are in disrepair be identified in the Local Government Area and the owners of these homes and yards be approached to clean them up.

18/01/10 10-03 THAT a specific agenda item be added for all Council Meetings that reports on the following matters: 1. Current dam levels for both Farmers Creek and Oberon 2. Current water usage from each supply 3. Current water restrictions update 4. Water saving schemes or processes update 5. Alternate water sources update 6. Clarence transfer system update 7. Any other matter relating to the issue that should be reported

to council 8. The above items also be reported through the media so that

local residents are aware of the situation.

Ongoing action. ACM 07/03/10 Information provided at each Council meeting.

01/03/10 10-50 SEPTIC SAFE PROGRAM THAT 1.Council immediately review the program and report back to Council. 2. Council identifies in a report the requirements of the “On-Site Sewerage Information Management System” provided by the Department of Local Government into a plan for a new Septic Safe Program (attached). 3.The report from Mr Litchfield Junior, submitted at Council tonight, be considered during this review.

Completed and has been reported to Council. SL 11/01/11 24/05/10 - Min No 10-202 20/09/10 - Min No 10-384 22/11/10 - Min No 10-488

01/03/10 10-52 FINANCIAL REPORTS

That the general Manager advise when Public Submissions made under Section 420 of the Local Government Act with respect to the Lithgow City Council 2008/09 Financial Reports audited by the Morse Group will come back before the Council

Report to Council 22.03.10 acknowledged one submission and the response from the Morse Group. CF

01/03/10 10-53 SEPTIC SAFE That a report be made to Council regarding Council charges and the servicing of the aerated wastewater treatment systems by a licensed plumber


01/03/10 10-55 SEPTIC SAFE That the Council note the report in relation to Council Onsite Sewage Management Strategy


22/03/10 10-93 That Council: 1. Approach the State Member as a mater of urgency in relation to the withdrawal of services from the Lithgow Hospital 2. Seek a deputation to the Minister of Health on this issue. This deputation to include a representative from nurses in the Lithgow health System.

Letter sent to Dr Boyages and Gerard Martin on 1st April 2010. Follow up letter was done on 1st July 2010. Representations made through Ministers Advisers on 10/08/10 (Gerard Martin, Councillor Thompson and General Manager). Response letter provided to Councillors November 2010 Councillor Circular

22/03/10 10-94 THAT the Council seek advice from the Member for Macquarie, Mr Bob Debus MP to the Question with Notice as set out in the Notice of Motion.

“Is the Council aware of when the new $2.5 million dollar School Hall and Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) at the Cooerwull Public School on Main Street, Lithgow, funded under the Federal Governments Building the Education Revolution will

Memo sent to Councillors on 25/03/10 by CMC.

be officially opened?”

22/03/10 10-95 THAT the General Manager and Senior Council staff provide the Council, Councillors, ratepayers and developers with an updated timetable and current status on the ongoing development and finalisation of the new Lithgow Local Environmental Plan (LEP) as soon as possible.

Councillors kept informed at Information sessions on a regular basis. Draft LUS to Council January 2011

12/04/10 10-126 THAT a water strategy to be produced for our long term water security and to allow us to use this document to secure the confidence of relevant State Government ministers as soon as possible for our upcoming negotiations with those ministers to illustrate our capacity to price and provide infrastructure to secure our water and be responsible to our neighbours (Oberon council) and the State Government Water Management Policies.

Pending. Possibly incorporate with Best Practice requirements. ACM 25/10/10

03/05/10 10-167 THAT: 1. The General Manager provides the Council, Councillors and

ratepayers with a written response to: a). As the matter is considered medically

urgent and life threatening, could the General Manager provide the Council with a public update on the resolution as made?

b). Is the Council aware of a recent Media report (attached) in the Lithgow Mercury and on Prime TV relating to a similar request for Ambulance Services in Wallerawang and if so, could the Council also seek Expressions of Interest from

This matter was reported to Council on 24/05/10 Min No 10-194 Public Meeting scheduled for 16th February 2011

Wallerawang and any other interested Towns and Villages in the Lithgow Local Government area?

2. Council convene a joint town and village’s public meeting to seek community support for the introduction of CFR Units with an address by NSW Ambulance to attend.

24/05/10 10-188 FISH RIVER WATER SUPPLY

That Council not the information in the report Noted

24/05/10 10-189 That Council write to the State member expressing concern at the apparent private use of the helipad at the Lithgow Hospital

Letter sent 4 June 2010. KN 04/06/10

24/05/10 10-190 THAT 1.The Council formally determine what its position is to be on the proposed transport of coal from the Cobbora Coal Mine near Dunedoo to the Mt Piper Power Station. 2. The General Manager and Senior Council Officers provide

the Council, Councillors and ratepayers with a further written response to the following:

(a) What is the Lithgow City Councils position with the proposed new Cobbora Coal Mine, given that the transport of cheaper coal into the Lithgow District Coalfields, via Delta Electricity’s recently approved Coal Rail Unloader at Pipers Flat has the potential to lower the price of local underground coal and decimate the local Mining Industry.

(b) What is the Lithgow City Councils position with the proposed new Cobbora Coal Mine, in particular will the Council now seek to have, if the new Cobbora Mine is approved, road overpasses installed on the Castlereagh

Reported to Council on 23 August 2010 Min No 10-354. KN 25/08/10 Correspondence to Mr Gerard Martin sent on 20/7/10

Highway at Ben Bullen, Portland Road, Cullen Bullen, East Portland and the Wallerawang – Portland Road.

24/05/10 10-191 THAT

1. Council seek information from the Department of Planning and the Minister on any transport and infrastructure plans for the Coborra Coal Mine Project.

2. A report be bought back to Council in relation to the possible effects on the Lithgow Local Government Area, in particular on jobs and the community should the Coborra Mine Project proceed.

Reported to Council on 23 August 2010 Min No 10-354. KN 25/08/10 Correspondence to Mr Gerard Martin sent on 20/7/10

24/05/10 10-192 THAT the General Manager provides the Council, Councillors and ratepayers with a response to the Question with Notice Questions:

Q. With respect to Resolution 09-390, could the General Manager confirm and advise the Council, Councillors, ratepayers and residents if:

- If any additional quotation was able to be obtained

to that of the attached quotation from Andrew Markerink Master Clockmakers of Camden; and

- If the attached quotation from Andrew Markerink Master Clockmakers of Camden, which included Crane Hire and a GPS System was indeed the final cost of the recent refurbishment of the Lithgow Town Clock in the amount of $21,405.00?

- If not, what then was the final total cost of the recent refurbishment of the Lithgow Town Clock?

Reported to Council 12/7/10 Min No 10-272. ACM 15/07/10

24/05/10 10-193 THAT:

1. The General Manager provides the Council, Councillors and ratepayers with a written response to the Question with Notice Question:

Q.- That the Lithgow City Council investigate what further Lithgow City Council or Commercial property sites may be available for the future relocation of the Charlie Pinch Museum Collection in Portland, given that the Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Carmel Tebbutt MP has recently indicated that due to Occupational Health & Safety concerns by SWAHS, the Private Collection will not be able to be stored at the old Portland Hospital site?

- Council seek information on any Grants available in relation to the Collections.

Reported to Council 12/07/10 Min No 10-277

21/06/10 10-231 WOLGAN ROAD - BOTTOM OF THE WOLGAN GAP TO EMIRATES RESORT THAT: 1.The General Manager provides the Council, Councillors and ratepayers with a written response to the Questions with Notice that:

Could the General Manager and Council Officers provide the Council, Councillors, ratepayers and residents with an urgent update on the recent reports in the Lithgow Mercury and the ‘Newnes News’

All matters have been completed. The road base not a significant issue due to the increased traffic levels. Funding option still be explored. IFS 10/01/11

website of the ongoing closure of the 14 kilometre gravel section of the Wolgan Road, from the bottom of the Wolgan Gap to the 6-Star Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa.

Could the General Manager and Council Officers confirm to the Council, Councillors, ratepayers and residents if the ongoing worsening condition of this 14 kilometre gravel section of the Wolgan Road is linked to the following concerns expressed at the Ordinary Meeting of the Lithgow City Council on 15 October 2007 and published in the Lithgow Mercury on 20 October 2007.

2.Council hold a meeting with the State Member with a move to get a delegation for the State Minister to discuss this matter urgently and to find a solution to this ongoing issue.

21/06/10 10-232 ELECTRICITY INCREASES THAT the General Manager provides the Council, Councillors and ratepayers with a written response to the Questions with Notice that:

Could the General Manager and Council Officers provide the Council, Councillors, ratepayers and residents with an urgent update on what are the recently announced new costs for electricity increases by the Councils contracted Electricity Supplier, Country Energy to the Lithgow City Council and it’s ratepayers, specifically what will be:

Report to Council 13.12.10 Min No 10-544

i). The new additional financial cost per annum to the Lithgow City Council and it’s ratepayers over the next three years?

And ii). The new total financial cost per annum to the

Lithgow City Council and it’s ratepayers over the next three years?

21/06/10 10-233 LITHGOW TOWN CLOCK

THAT: The General Manager provides the Council, Councillors and ratepayers with a written response to the Questions with Notice, that:

With respect to the above Resolution 09-390, could the

General Manager please provide the Council, Councillors, ratepayers and residents with a report on the following information, concerns and questions as raised by the Proprietor of Tower Clock Services Australia, formerly Wellacre Engineering, Wyong.

Reported to Council by ACM on 12/07/10 Min No 10-272

21/06/10 10-234 THAT Council make urgent representations to the Federal Member for Macquarie, Mr Bob Debus on behalf of the Management Committee of Lithgow’s Gumnut Pre-School, Lithgow to ensure that the non-profit community childcare centre remains open and financially viable into the future and that the outstanding debt amount of $38,000 owed to DEWWR by Gumnut House be formally waived.

Letter sent on 30th June 2010.

21/06/10 10-235 THAT 1.Lithgow City Council investigates the feasibility of building a dam on Marrangaroo Creek (960 meter contour) 2.Council seek State and Federal funding for the feasibility study

Letter sent to Minister Costa on 01/09/10. Acknowledgment letter received on 19/11/10

12/07/10 10-267 THAT: 1.Council not rent the Union Theatre, Civic Ballroom or other Council owned public halls to individual operators whose sole purpose is retailing unless this is part of a larger community event. 2.Council include the resolution into relevant Council policies.

Customer Service Staff advised for all bookings and Standard Work Procedure altered CGF 24/08/10

11/10/10 10-419 THAT at least quarterly, Council report to our Ordinary Meeting of Council of its outstanding motions from the commencement of the current Council term.

Reporting Commenced 24 January 2011

22/11/10 10-472 THAT the General Manager provide the Council, Councillors and ratepayers with a response to the following questions:

1. That the General Manager confirm if it is correct

that the Council has over past years, not held any ‘Citronella Dog Collars’ for barking dogs, which are advertised annually for public hire use in the Councils Annual Management Plan and if so, when will the Council have new such dog collars available for public use?

2. That the General Manager advise if Councils

Rangers have available to them, ‘Citronella Dog Collars’ for the ongoing community prevention of

Advice provided to GM prior to 22 November 2010 meeting as follows: Council normally has two (2) Citronella Dog Collars available for hire from Council’s Customer Service counter to assist with the prevention of barking however only one (1) is currently locatable. When responding to neighbourhood complaints about barking dogs, Council Rangers advise the owner that they may hire the collars from Council. In the 2009/10 Financial Year, collars were hired four (4) times.

barking dog complaints in the Lithgow LGA?

There have been no hire requests in the 2010/11 Financial Year. A further two (2) Citronella Dog Collars are being ordered. Once received, Council will issue a media release and will provide updated information on Council’s website about their availability and benefits.

22/11/10 10-473 THAT a report be provided to Council regarding the pro’s and con’s between the classification of community and operational land of Lithgow Golf Course and Club House.

Report to Council on 24 January 2011

13/12/10 10-514 SUPPLEMENTARY MOTION - THAT: 1. Council review the Code of Meeting Practice in relation

to agendas and attention to be placed on Notices of Motion and the use of the Public Forum.

2. Council report back in relation to the DLG Promoting Better Practice Review.

Under Review

13/12/10 10-517 THAT: 1. Council write to the current Premier and Opposition

Leader, the State Members for Bathurst and the Blue Mountains and endorsed candidates to seek their commitment to retaining the Lithgow Railway Station and Western Countrylink Interchange at the end of the Western Passenger Railway Line?

2. Council seek a Deputation to the Minister of Transport as a matter of urgency.

Letters sent to local Candidates 23/12/10.

13/12/10 10-519 THAT the General Manager provide the Council, Councillors and Chris Lane to report to Council. JN 04/01/11

ratepayers with a response to the above Question with Notice:

Given that Lithgow City Councils current waste and recycling contract with JR Richards and Sons has already expired and has now over run by nearly 18 months; and with the current decision of the Lithgow City Council to extend the life of the Lithgow Waste Depot; and the likelihood that the proposed commissioning of the Blackmans Flat Waste Management Facility will now be substantially long-term, could the General Manager provide an updated report to the Council on a proposal for the re-tendering of the Lithgow City Councils waste and recycling contract under Section 55 of the Local Government Act?

13/12/10 10-522 THAT the General Manager provide the Council, Councillors and ratepayers with a response to the above Question with Notice at this Ordinary Meeting of Council of when the above two Council resolutions will be reported back to the Council as a whole.

To be actioned in January 2011 as part of Clr Danaher's NOM.

Draft Lithgow City Council Land Use Strategy 2010-2030

Executive Summary – Version 1 Page 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This summary provides a simple overview of the key findings of the Lithgow Land Use Strategy 2010-2030. Please refer to the full document for more detail and for any references in this Summary.

INTRODUCTION

All local government authorities in NSW are required to prepare a new comprehensive local environmental plan (LEP) in accordance with the Standard Instrument Local Environmental Plan as introduced by State Government Planning Reforms in March 2006.

As part of the reforms, NSW Department of Planning provided funding through the Planning Reform Fund to assist with development of the comprehensive LEPs and any necessary strategic planning and studies required to inform the new LEPs. Lithgow City Council was successful in gaining considerable funding assistance under this fund and commenced the necessary strategic planning work in late 2005.

The Lithgow City Local Profile that provides a snapshot of the social, economic and environmental profile of Lithgow LGA was completed in 2007 and in part informed the 2007 Lithgow City Strategic Plan.

The Strategic Framework for the development of the new LEP is outlined in the Figure 1.

Figure 1. Strategic Process

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This Strategy, being the Lithgow Land Use Strategy 2010-2030, is a combined Land Use Issues Paper and Strategy. It explores the issues that currently face the Lithgow LGA and recommends a new planning approach to address these issues. The Strategy will be implemented through the planning system, primarily through a new Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan, as well as Council’s other, policy, regulatory and governance functions.

This Strategy is significant to Council and the community because it will set directions and policy for the LGA’s settlement and land use management for the next 20 years. The Strategy will be reviewed throughout this period every five years to ensure that its findings and recommendations remain relevant, are in keeping with sound planning principle and are continuing to meet the needs and expectations of the community.

STRATEGY OVERVIEW

The strategy document is presented in four parts as follows:

Part 1 Strategic Overview

This part seeks to provide:

The background to the development of the strategy and its aims and objectives; The regional context of the LGA and the external factors that impact upon its future planning The legislative and policy framework that underpins the development of the strategy and planning tools to

implement its recommendations

Part 2 Strategic Direction and Principles

This part seeks to identify strategic directions and actions as a response to consideration of issues that affect the following factors across the LGA:

Growth Management and Structure Social and Economic Infrastructure Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management Cultural and Built Heritage

Part 3 Land Use Directions and Principles

This part seeks to identify strategic principles and actions as a response to consideration of the issues that affect the following land uses in the LGA:

Rural Large Lot Residential Residential Employment Lands Open Space and Recreation



Part 4 Implementation Framework

This part seeks to bring together the findings of the Local Profile, Issues Analysis and recommendations of this Strategy for each of the planning precincts and their key settlement areas in the following way:

A consolidated list of the recommended strategies and actions Summary of the key characteristics of each precinct with a SWOT analysis An implementation framework for each precinct presented spatially including:

A plan showing the existing zoning of each planning precinct An LEP direction plan for each planning precinct and key settlement areas within that indicates the

proposed land use changes and directions to be implemented and/or further considered in the 2011 LEP

A strategic directions plan that indicates the directions of the strategy that are deferred beyond the 2011 LEP. This plan represents the desired future land use and structure of each planning precinct that may be achieved in incremental stages over the 20 year life of the Strategy.

Appendices

The information presented in these appendices has been used to inform the identification of planning issues and the strategic responses to those issues.

Appendix 1: Supply and Demand and Constraints Analysis

This appendix contains an analysis of supply and demand of all land use designations and the findings of a primary desktop constraints analysis.

All identified constrained lands have been removed from supply calculations to provide a more realistic supply scenario.

Appendix 2: Community Profile by Precinct

This appendix contains a demographic profile of each planning precinct containing data taken from Council’s on-line “Id community profile” considered most relevant to land use planning.

Appendix 3: Heritage Listings

(to come)

SUMMARY OF KEY LAND USE PLANNING ISSUES

The issues affecting land use planning within the LGA are identified and discussed within this Strategy. These key land use planning issues inform the development of the strategies and actions that will lead to the development of the new Local Environmental Plan and supporting Development Control Plan and policy framework. The key issues and their implications in each area as discussed in the Strategy are summarised in the Table below.



DEMOGRAPHIC ISSUES WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

Static to Declining Population – Projected population stagnation to decline to 2031

Population decline and/or stagnation impacts heavily upon the use and viability of commercial areas, community facilities, recreational activities and day to day services. This in turn impacts on the LGA’s liveability, aesthetic appearance of the urban environment and overall sense of place.

Local Policy will need to respond to changes in the urban fabric as a result of diminished or changing demand to facilitate and encourage adaptable re-use of facilities and shop fronts.

A declining population also impacts the confidence with which Council can plan for future land allocation and infrastructure. Target growth rates and land release programs therefore need to be approached with caution to ensure that land and infrastructure are not provided too far in advance of demand, but can reasonably absorb shifts in demand over the life of this Strategy.

Smaller Household Sizes – LGA trend to smaller household size

Smaller household sizes with fewer people living in each house will have an impact on the supply and demand of dwellings. As a result of the declining household sizes, it is likely that more dwellings will be required to house the population.

Increase in Ageing Population – LGA rapidly ageing and percentages of persons over 55 significantly increasing

Increased need for State and Local Policy to:

Facilitate inclusive balanced communities Ensure people can shift to more suitable housing within their existing

community Provide for sufficient levels of adaptable and accessible housing Provide for retirement villages Provide and retain residential care facilities Provide for sufficient levels of affordable housing Provide for increased focus on planning and design to promote active

ageing/walkability and range of open space and recreational facilities to meet the changing needs of the community

Provide for increased focus to Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Provide for public transport options Provide for commercial support services such as medical facilities, aids etc.

Increased Need for Diverse Housing – Current low percentage of medium and high density living opportunity

With the increase in lone person households and households with couples without children, there will be an increasing need for a more diverse housing structure to be provided. Currently there is a significant disproportion of detached dwellings. Into the future this will impact upon housing affordability.

Land use planning policies will need to facilitate and encourage more medium and high density living opportunities close to core infrastructure and services. A detailed housing strategy is required to better inform the LGA’s response to this issue.



DEMOGRAPHIC ISSUES WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

Industry Profile – High proportion of employment in mining and retail

The LGA is highly dependant upon mining and retail as the two highest employment providers. These employment sectors are inextricably linked as a reduction in mining employment significantly affects the LGA’s disposable income and demand for retail services.

The diversification of the employment base will require the identification of land to cater for modern industrial land use in areas that enable clustering of like uses.

Local Policy will need to address the need for adaptive reuse of commercial areas when high vacancy rates occur to stabilise and strengthen the core retail precinct.

INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

Secure and reliable bulk water supply The provision of a bulk water supply is fundamentally critical to sustain any urban community. It also influences key investment decisions for prospective business and industry.

The LGA water supply is available through two sources, Famers Creek and Fish River Water Supply Scheme. Lithgow City Council is the authority for only the Farmers Creek supply. This creates issues surrounding water sharing, water allocations and pricing, agreements and responsibility for water quality and delivery of service. It also creates a disparity between service levels between Lithgow and the town centres of Portland and Wallerawang, villages and rural users.

The bulk water supply for the Lithgow LGA has been challenged in recent times through the effects of drought, a situation that may become more prevalent over time due to the vagaries of climate change.

In periods of sustained drought it would become necessary for Lithgow City Council to back supply water to the towns and villages through the Farmers Creek supply. This supply will not meet the peak daily demand of the existing serviced population base without extensive augmentation to the Clarence Water Transfer system.

Council along with its regional counterparts will need to investigate an alternative bulk water supply scheme, if the Lithgow and Oberon LGA’s are to increase their population and industry base into the future.

Capacity of infrastructure head works to service new development

All major Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) require augmentation to cater for future growth. The Lithgow STP upgrade is currently under construction and will provide for an additional 5,000 equivalent persons (EP) meaning that the potential growth scenarios for the existing urban zoned lands may be accommodated, however the future urban areas identified by this Strategy are beyond the capacity of this plant.

The Wallerawang STP upgrade has commenced and will provide an additional 1100 EP. Such will be sufficient to meet the demands of potential growth scenario of for the existing urban zoned lands; however the future urban areas identified by this Strategy may be beyond the capacity of this plant.

The Portland STP is currently at capacity and will not be upgraded prior to 2017. Growth in this town centre will be restricted to the capacity of the existing plant. Portland is not capable of absorbing any growth in real terms in the serviced areas until the STP is upgraded. This will require land allocation within this area to be restricted.



INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

The Oakey Park Water Treatment Plant has a current operating capacity of 12ML per day. In order to totally remove reliance on the Fish River Water Supply Scheme and to supply water to all serviced areas of the LGA, this plant will require upgrading.

Aligning development to infrastructure provision

Past practice in new release areas such as South Bowenfels of enabling developers to only provide infrastructure to connect development sites to services without due regard to the impact on the downstream trunk systems or key head works has led to a shortfall of infrastructure which now must be met by Council.

The timing of the provision of this infrastructure may lead to the development of some areas being delayed and continuing operating deficiencies for existing areas.

The lack of an adopted infrastructure strategy for South Bowenfels and the lack of a detailed development servicing plan may create a significant cost burden for Council and delays for further development in this area.

Dependence upon key state and regional road infrastructure

Industry and business development is highly dependent upon a fast and efficient road network for freight movement and visitor traffic. Upgrades to the state and regional road networks are critical to the future growth potential of the LGA and diversification of its industry base.

Upgraded road links to the Sydney Basin will encourage further residential growth in the LGA as commuting time to employment and cultural /recreational facilities will be reduced, making the LGA a very attractive and affordable alternative to city living.

Provision and Maintenance of Local Road Network

The current dispersed population particularly in the rural areas impacts upon Council’s financial and physical resources to provide and maintain an effective local road network.

The demand being placed on Council’s resources from rural areas are disproportionate to the rate base of these areas.

Waste Management All current land fill sites are at or nearing their end life capacity. Council is planning to develop a new centralised waste management facility at Blackmans Flat.

The effectiveness of a centralised facility will be challenged by the continued dispersed growth in rural living opportunities for the collection and appropriate disposal of waste.

Closure and rehabilitation of existing landfills and their future land use and compatibility with adjoining lands requires careful consideration.



ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES

WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

Management of land within the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment

A significant percentage (18.44%) of the LGA is within the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment Area. Therefore development in this area is subject to increased criteria for development to establish a neutral or beneficial effect upon water quality before such development can obtain development approval.

Impacts upon the strategic planning process include consideration of Strategic Land and Water Capability Assessments to determine land use zones, permissibility and density. Such consideration may limit or restrict development from areas where such uses are currently permissible.

Cumulative impact of on-site effluent disposal

On-site effluent disposal has the ability to impact upon both surface water and ground water quality. Not all areas of the LGA are suitable for on-site effluent disposal.

Continued uncontrolled dispersed rural settlement places pressure on the land to effectively dispose of effluent and may lead to adverse environmental impact.

An audit and inspection of existing on-site systems has revealed a high percentage of systems are failing the required performance and operating standards.

Current minimum lot sizes for the disposal of effluent in the current unserviced village areas is not effective and will need to be increased in line with current best practice.

The Cullen Bullen village is currently experiencing adverse impacts from on-site effluent disposal systems.

Management of bushfire threat to settlement and areas of high biodiversity

A large percentage of the LGA is bushfire prone land. Total avoidance of these areas for settlement is neither achievable nor practical.

The largest risk to increased bushfire threat is continued dispersed rural living. Fragmentation of rural lands within bush fire prone areas and intensification of development limits the ability of effective bushfire management.

A clustered planning approach and appropriate planning for high risk developments is required to minimise bush fire threat to the LGA.

Impact of flooding upon settlement areas

Impact of flooding particularly along Farmers Creek in Lithgow will impact upon the planning of future land use in this area.

Current flood mitigation works will not alter the risk from rare flood events. Council does not have a Floodplain Risk Management Plan to identify the

different levels of planning for the area.

Loss or reduction of environmentally sensitive land, water and biodiversity resources

A large percentage of the LGA has been identified as Environmentally Sensitive Areas. The largest threat to these areas is the continued increase of dispersed rural settlement.

Fragmentation of rural land for residential purposes increases the impact of land use conflict and limits the ability to achieve natural resource management outcomes.

Encroachment of development on the scenic quality of landscapes

The largest threat to the scenic quality of landscapes within the LGA is from the inappropriate siting of rural and urban fringe dwellings. This development frequently interrupts the landscape and often is associated with vegetation loss and scaring due to clearing of building sites and access roads.

A future threat to landscape quality is the potential for increased alternative



ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES

WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

energy development such as wind and solar farms.

Management of contaminated lands Lithgow LGA has a strong industrial heritage that had the potential to contaminate lands.

Documentation of the history of these sites is not readily available and therefore cannot be effectively dealt with at the strategic planning level. This places additional burden on land developers to address this matter on a site by site basis.

Council does not currently have a contaminated lands policy or effective development control provisions to guide identification and assessment of potential contaminated lands. Council does rely solely on State Environmental Planning Policy 55 for management of contaminated lands.

HERITAGE ISSUES WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

Many items or places of heritage within the LGA remain unprotected by any statutory framework

The 2000 Heritage Study recommended local listing of some 500-600 items. Only 96 items are currently listed in the Lithgow 1994 LEP. The identification of items in a community Heritage Study does not provide the necessary framework for managing the alteration, modification or demolition of these items through the force of law.

Without statutory protection Council and the community may be powerless to stop the diminishing or loss of heritage values and significance embodied in such items and places.

How best to manage a significant increase in listed heritage items

The individual listing of up to 600 heritage items and places will significantly increase the resources required by both Council and the community to manage the future development of these items and properties in their vicinity.

Council will need to explore the use of conservation areas to more effectively manage heritage assessment.

Protection of Aboriginal Heritage Council does not have an Aboriginal Heritage Study to guide planning of future settlement and land use intensification away from sensitive areas.

This will defer consideration of these matters to the development assessment stage with greater potential for some matters to be missed, due to being unknown.

RURAL ISSUES WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

Unplanned dispersed settlement

Past and current planning provisions have retained a range of provisions to enable the subdivision of rural land and the erection of a dwelling with limited to no consideration of natural and primary production resource management and protection.

What was initially intended to be an alternative to urban living has grown significantly in that the population now living in the urban areas has fallen from 95% in 2001 to 80% in 2006. Due to the unplanned and dispersed nature of this form of settlement growth, it has not led to the sustainability of rural villages.

Increased land fragmentation



RURAL ISSUES WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

Encroachment of development into more marginal lands without regard to the carrying capacity of the land. This places onus on the development assessment process to control impacts on a site-by-site basis and this has limited potential to address cumulative impact.

Increased potential for land use conflict leading to primary production lands being limited in their capacity to operate without restriction.

Increasing infrastructure and service costs particularly in relation to provision and maintenance of rural roads and garbage services, but also in social and governance services.

Loss of critical mass in urban areas to maintain and improve services and higher order infrastructure.

Increased risk of social isolation Increased risk of social isolation due to lack of community structure and the impacts of ageing of the population in rural areas.

Increased environmental footprint of development and impact upon environmentally sensitive lands and rural landscape.

Reduced ability to achieve natural resource management objectives due to increased stakeholders with smaller parcels of land and different expectations.

Increased potential for negative impact upon natural resources such as water, soils, vegetation and biodiversity.

Increased threat of bushfire hazard. Loss of rural landscape and rural character.

Land use conflict

impact on primary production resources (agricultural land, forestry, resource lands, mining, extractive industries)

impact on environmental conservation

Proliferation of rural lifestyle development in primary production areas impacts upon the ability for these lands to maximise their potential in terms of the natural and primary resource. Specific examples of this conflict occurs in locations such as Blackmans Flat (impact on mining and power generating developments), Clarence (impact upon underground mining), Baal Bone Colliery (impact upon underground mining and surface works), Megalong and Kanimbla Valleys (impact on agricultural management).

Reduction in security of investment for both those seeking rural lifestyle and primary producers.

Rural lifestyle development introduces matters of land stewardship in relation to weed control, bush fire hazard reduction, introduction of domestic animals, maintenance of water quality and quantity and soil management.

Conflict occurs at the interface of DECCW and forestry lands and impedes the production and management regimes of these lands.

Fragmentation and conversion of primary production lands

Conversion of lands from primary production inflates land values beyond primary production value, making it difficult for entry of rural producers and resource industries to buy in.

Land once converted in many cases will never revert back to primary production use.

Land parcel isolation. Rural land interspersed with rural lifestyle development is often cut off from other major land holdings making consolidation of land difficult for farm management.

LARGE LOT RESIDENTIAL ISSUES WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

A significant proportion (22.4%) of all development applications lodged between 1996 and 2009 were in clustered rural residential areas. In the years 1996-2001 the number of dwelling approvals in clustered rural residential areas exceeded approvals for the main urban areas.

Areas of large lot residential development have grown in population size disproportionately to their role in an orderly settlement hierarchy and level of service provision.

Increasing infrastructure and service costs particularly in relation to provision and maintenance of rural roads and garbage services, but also in social and governance services.

Loss of critical mass in urban areas to maintain and improve services and higher order infrastructure.

Increased risk of social isolation due to lack of community structure and the



LARGE LOT RESIDENTIAL ISSUES WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

impacts of ageing of the population in rural areas. Potential for areas of clustered rural residential lands to grow in population beyond their capacity to provide services and facilities.

Areas of large lot residential development have grown in population size disproportionately to their role in an orderly settlement hierarchy and level of service provision. This is particularly relevant to the Hartley area.

Community expectation and demand for services may not align with Council’s ability or desire to provide services and facilities.

An apparent oversupply of clustered rural residential lands across LGA, based on current demand levels.

The oversupply of land across the LGA will impede the effectiveness of any strategy to consolidate growth in urban areas.

Despite this supply level Council is still under pressure to release more lands for large lot residential development.

Some landowners of land currently zoned for this land use appear reluctant or unwilling to develop lands and therefore the market supply level may be different from the theoretical supply.

Land use conflict within clustered areas and at the interface with adjoining lands.

The current zone and permitted land uses create an anomaly in expectation of amenity between residential and semi rural and therefore creates land use conflict.

Current development control provisions are ineffective Potential cumulative impact upon water quality from on-site effluent disposal systems.

Many of the on-site effluent disposal systems in these areas are failing to meet operational and performance standards.

Potential for these areas to grow in population beyond a level that can reasonably be serviced with on-site systems.

RESIDENTIAL ISSUES WHY IS IT AN ISSUE? Limitations of existing LEP The flexibility of the current LEP, instead of encouraging development

opportunity has to some degree, stifled development as a result of an uncertain investment environment.

LEP does not provide a defined minimum lot size or density controls for differing

residential form and types allowing market demand to dictate. The range of permissible uses in the residential zone and other zones where

residential development is permitted has created land use conflict. The flexibility of the LEP is not supported by a detailed Development Control

Plan. Primary constraints impact on residential development opportunities

The presence of natural and physical constraints defines the limits of the three urban centres and has led to a lateral expansion of these centres.

Primary constraints analysis may require some existing zoned areas to be back

zoned or provide reduced density to avoid environmental impact. The management of constrained areas will require more detailed development

standards and provisions to be implemented through the LEP and/or DCP.

Defining and maintaining residential character and amenity

The flexibility of the current LEP does not differentiate the desired character and amenity to be achieved in each residential neighbourhood. This creates conflict between new and existing development.

Housing choice and affordability The LGA has a high percentage of detached single dwellings (77.5%). This reduces the ability of the LGA to provide housing choice and affordability.

The LGA has an increase in lone person household and households with

couples without children, indicative of an aging population, and therefore there will be an increasing need for more diverse housing structure to be provided.



RESIDENTIAL ISSUES WHY IS IT AN ISSUE? A new planning approach will be required to encourage the development of a

mix of housing types and forms. Future provision of seniors’ housing The rapidly ageing population will increase the need for varying forms of

seniors’ housing. The planning system will need to respond positively to this form of development

and should provide “go to areas” to encourage and facilitate development. Potential for urban renewal and consolidation

Despite the flexibility of the existing LEP, urban renewal and consolidation has not been considered a viable alternative to the development of new areas. This is due in part to the relative ease and cost of development in the new release areas.

As the existing housing stock ages and the demand for smaller housing increases there will be pressure on existing areas to accommodate higher density living opportunities and the potential for some areas to experience new development and change in character.

Planning for this scenario must be considered in the development of the new

LEP and DCP. Infrastructure and Service Provision The ability to service some of the existing zoned lands will require consideration

of back zoning or reduction in density to ensure all future development can be adequately serviced.

Council currently does not have a development contributions plan or

development servicing plan to ensure that the costs of servicing new development is equitably shared between developers and the existing community.

Managing supply and urban release The planning system should be able to regulate the supply of land to effectively

manage the provision of infrastructure and create a positive living and investment environment. Both of these outcomes can be adversely affected by the provision of too little or too much residential land supply.

EMPLOYMENT LANDS ISSUES WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

Challenges of the Lithgow LGA demographic profile

The demographic profile of a rapidly ageing population affects the LGA’s ability to attract and retain business and industry investment as well as maintaining a well balanced and skilled workforce.

Limitations of the existing LEP The flexibility of the existing LEP in relation to employment related zones has created an uncertain investment environment and led to fragmentation of lands and land use conflict.

The LEP is not supported by a robust Development Control Plan

Lack of appropriate industrial lands There is currently an estimated 32.1ha of available industrial zoned land within the LGA. This represents a supply of 12.8 years based on an estimated demand level of 2.5ha per year.

Each of the existing industrial precincts is heavily constrained and their ability to provide for modern industrial development is limited.

Some of the areas zoned industrial have a higher and better land use capability. The lack of suitable and serviced industrial land in a clustered estate format

inhibits industry and business investment and diversification of the employment base of the LGA.

Land use conflict and ability of Many of the existing precincts are located amongst and adjoining residential



EMPLOYMENT LANDS ISSUES WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

existing precincts to meet modern industrial needs

development. This restricts the ability of the lands to accommodate general industrial land use and does not provide ample areas for expansion.

The likelihood of land use conflict to severely impact upon the operational environment of industrial businesses is high and is a deterrent to large scale investment in these lands.

Catering for bulky goods retail The LGA does not have an established bulky goods retail area. The Main Street Commercial precinct cannot provide for this type of retail activity due to lack of access and loading areas and smaller floor spaces of existing business sites.

The establishment of a large out of centre bulky goods location under the current LEP zoning would have the ability to adversely impact upon the viability of the main CBD.

Fragmentation of the commercial centre

The existing fragmentation of the commercial centre in Lithgow severely impacts upon the viability of the Main St CBD and will continue to do so if the out of centre Lithgow Valley Plaza and Pottery Plaza are able to expand without restriction.

Parking and accessibility The ability of Main St businesses to provide on-site car parking is minimal. The current practice of requiring on-site parking may stagnate redevelopment potential.

Planning and providing for tourism Council does not currently have a tourism strategy to inform the land use planning for this activity.

Tourism development if not appropriately located and planned may result in the loss of amenity and character of some areas.

OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL ISSUES

WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

Managing supply and demand of open space and recreational lands

The LGA currently has an abundance of land within the open space network with reasonable distribution in the existing urban centres. Council does not have the ability to embellish and bring all this land into functional to meet desired service levels.

A rationalisation of the supply and demand of open space is necessary as quality of land is more important than quantity.

There is need to plan for the provision of new open space land in newly developing areas to ensure that it integrates and improves the open space network.

The lack of a development contributions plan that adequately identifies the need and type of open space required for new developments has led to the provision of inappropriate lands with little functional use.

Identifying and meeting changing community needs

Open space planning needs to keep pace with and respond to the changing needs and of the community as a result of aging and other demographic indicators such as household size and income.

Trends for recreational activity also change over time and many structured sporting and recreational activities are experiencing a decline in participation rates in favour of adventure play and walking.



OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL ISSUES

WHY IS IT AN ISSUE?

Managing accessibility and equity Open space planning needs to consider accessibility and ensure a reasonable spatial distribution within urban centres whilst providing for community meeting places in the outlying rural village and localities.

Providing a management framework Council relies heavily on the community to partner in the provision and maintenance of the open space network.

The lack of formal guidance in this area may lead to inequitable access to areas and facilities and disadvantage certain groups in the community.

SUMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS OF THE LAND USE STRATEGY

The key findings of the Draft Lithgow City Council Land Use Strategy 2010-2030 are summarised below. For further detail and discussion please refer to the main body of the document and Table 1 for detailed strategies and recommended actions.

There is a need to revise down the ambitious target annual growth rate adopted in the 2007 Strategic Plan from 1-2% to 0.5% -1% to ensure growth occurs in a sustainable manner and does not place an undue burden on the existing community to meet the costs associated with growth.

A defined settlement hierarchy is required to establish the foundation for future planning and governance decisions. This hierarchy supported by the implementation of sound growth management and sustainability principles will facilitate sound planning outcomes across all four sustainability considerations (social, economic, environmental and governance).

There is a need to recognise the size and structure of the towns of Portland and Wallerawang and provide appropriate land use planning and zoning in these areas commensurate with their role in the settlement hierarchy.

There are sufficient residential, commercial and open space lands within the LGA to cater for estimated demand over the life of the Strategy. Some modification of these areas is required to reflect the findings of the primary constraints and infrastructure analysis and strategic planning studies such as the 2010 Business and Retail Strategy and Open Space and Recreational Needs Study.

There is a need to consolidate the commercial centre of Lithgow and differentiate between the Main St commercial precinct and the out of centre Plaza development to maintain the future viability of the Main St.

There is a lack of suitable industrial zoned lands in the LGA to accommodate an increase in modern industrial land uses. The Strategy recommends the zoning of two new significant sites being the Minerals Processing Park and land to the north of Reserve Road Marrangaroo. The Strategy also identifies further strategic industrial parcels for consideration beyond the 2011 LEP.

The Marrangaroo Study Area remains the preferred area for future urban growth opportunities for the LGA as identified in the adopted Marrangaroo Structure Plan. Zoning of this area has been recommended to be deferred until at least the 2016 LEP review.

The trend towards rural living is unsustainable and should be resisted. This will require a new rural planning approach designed to limit further rural living opportunities and to assist with the protection of the natural and primary resource base of the LGA.

There is sufficient supply of lands to cater for large lot residential land use within current land zonings without the need to consider rezoning of rural lands for this purpose in the 2011 LEP.



There is a need to statutorily protect the LGA’s identified items and places of environmental heritage in the 2011 LEP through a combination of individual listing and conservation area controls.



STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS

Table 1. Recommendations of the Lithgow Land Use Strategy 2010-2030

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LITHGOW LAND USE STRATEGY 2010-2030 GROWTH MANAGEMENT Strategy Action Responsibility Timeframe Plan and manage growth in a sustainable manner for the future benefit of the Lithgow LGA community

Consider and apply the principles of Sustainable Development to all land use planning decisions

Adopt the growth management and sustainability principles outlined in Chapter 4 and apply to underpin all future land use planning decisions

Adopt the planning principles outlined in this Strategy and apply to all future land use planning decisions

Adopt a target population growth rate of between 0.5% and 1%

Council Ongoing

Identify a hierarchy of settlement for the LGA Adopt and apply the settlement hierarchy as detailed in Table and Figure 3 Chapter 4 and outlined below:

Large Town/Regional Centres Bathurst/Penrith Small Town/LGA District Centre Lithgow Small Towns Wallerawang and Portland Villages Cullen Bullen, Capertee, Rydal Hamlets Tarana, Hartley, Clarence, Dargan, Glen Davis, Glen Alice, Ben Bullen, Bogee, Hampton, Sodwalls, Lowther, Good Forest, Hartley Vale Isolated Dwellings Wider Rural Areas of North and South precincts Adopt and apply a clustered planning approach to future growth

in the Lithgow LGA aligned with the adopted settlement hierarchy

Council and Government Agencies

Ongoing



Strategy Action Responsibility Timeframe as indicated in Table 5, Figure 4 Chapter 4

Recognise and strengthen the role of each town, village, hamlet and rural area commensurate with its place in the adopted settlement hierarchy.

Control the growth of settlements and rural areas by using zoning, rural minimum lot sizes and sunset clauses to phase out current unsustainable rural planning provisions.

Minimise further rural lifestyle development opportunities outside of the defined 15km maximum outer limit, layer 3 as outlined in Chapter 4.

Identify future urban growth areas within the defined urban core as indicated in Figure 4 Chapter 4.

Prepare a suite of land use zones for the towns of Wallerawang and Portland

Council Short (2011 LEP) Short (2011 LEP) and ongoing Long Short (2011 LEP)

Provide for the economic growth of the LGA Implement the recommendations of the 2010-2014 Economic Development Strategy

Implement the recommendations of the 2010 Business and Retail Strategy

Protect the primary and natural resources upon which the LGA

economy relies

Council, Government Agencies and Community Council, Government Agencies

Ongoing

Provide for the social and cultural growth of the LGA Provide for an appropriate mix of housing opportunities and form in both urban and rural settings

Provide sufficient land allocation for population growth over time Prepare and implement a LGA Housing Strategy

Prepare and implement a LGA Ageing Strategy

Integrate the findings of the Community Strategic Plan 2021 into

land use planning documents and decisions.

Implement the adopted Lithgow Cultural Precincts Study

Council Council and Government Agencies Council and Government Agencies Council Council/Government Agencies and Community

Short (2011 LEP) Medium and ongoing Short Medium and ongoing Ongoing



Strategy Action Responsibility Timeframe Ensure the Lithgow Land Use Strategy remains relevant over time and gives consideration to the changing needs of the community

Conduct 5 yearly reviews of the document, following receipt of Census Population and Housing data

Council Ongoing

Ensure that land is released in an effective and efficient manner

Prepare a land monitor to track demand and take-up of all land use zones

Prepare a land release program to guide the future release of urban lands


Short and ongoing Medium

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LITHGOW LAND USE STRATEGY 2010-2030 LAND USE PLANNING Strategy Action Responsibility Timeframe Develop a new suite of land use zones to implement the planning framework of the Lithgow Land Use Strategy 2010-2030

Prepare a Standard Instrument LEP with a suite of land use zones to formalise the LEP directions identified in Figures 3, 4, 5, 11, 14, 18, 21, 24, 29 and 32 in Chapter 14 and outlined in the summary of actions in all Chapters of Part 3 Lithgow Land Use Strategy 2010-2030

Council and Department of Planning (DoP)

Short (2011) LEP

Ensure the growth of rural lifestyle development in the primary rural zone is minimised and remains secondary to urban residential growth

Introduce a minimum lot size in the new LEP for the erection of a dwelling in the primary rural zone of 400ha

Remove and extinguish all existing holding dwelling provisions in the new LEP

Introduce a 2 year sunset clause in the LEP to phase out dwelling opportunities in the primary rural zone for concessional allotments and allotments created or proposed to be created by subdivision of lots between 40-80ha as outlined in Chapter 9

Council and DoP Short (2011 LEP)

Ensure that sufficient land is identified for future growth opportunity beyond the 2011 LEP

Identify the Marrangaroo Study Area as the LGA’s next urban release area and defer zoning until at least the 2016 LEP review. Development of this area to occur generally in accordance with the adopted Marrangaroo Structure Plan.

Carry out the further investigations required to inform the future development of the Marrangaroo Study Area as identified in Chapter 11.

Identify the existing Rural (Future Urban 1(d)) lands surrounding Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland as strategic urban lands and protect from inappropriate fragmentation or land use that would

Council and DoP Long



Strategy Action Responsibility Timeframe diminish their future urban capability

Identify lands shown in Figure 8 in Chapter 14 as strategic industrial land and protect from inappropriate fragmentation and development that would diminish their desired future use

Identify the site on the corner of Great Western Highway and Castlereagh Highways as indicated in Figure 8 in Chapter 14 as strategic employment lands

Identify the corridor along the eastern side of the Great Western Highway as a strategic site for future use as an enterprise corridor

Identify opportunity areas for urban and rural lifestyle development to align with the adopted Settlement Hierarchy as indicated in Figure 5 in Chapter 4.

Minimise the potential for land use conflict to impact upon the social, economic and environmental quality of the LGA

Limit living opportunities in the primary production zone Limit the range of permissible uses within the primary rural zone

to those compatible with sustaining the natural primary resource base

Locate large lot residential lands so as to minimise land use conflict at the interface with the primary rural or environmental land use

Identify and apply appropriate land use buffers (Minimum 500m) to all identified resource, forestry, national parks and DECC estate

Allow for a range of compatible uses in each zone consistent with its primary purpose

Prepare land use controls to provide effective buffers from potential incompatible uses including those that hold Environment Protection licences within zones and at the interface with adjoining zones


Recognise and protect the biodiversity resources of the LGA

Consider applying environmental management/conservation zoning or overlays to the significant environmentally sensitive areas of the LGA as identified in the ESA mapping to control land use

Develop assessment criteria to consider the impact of development upon environmentally sensitive areas and the LGA’s base biodiversity


Ensure that development upon flood prone areas Limit new development on flood liable lands so that it does not Council and Government Short (2011 LEP)



Strategy Action Responsibility Timeframe recognise the level of flood hazard increase the existing flood risk

Develop appropriate LEP and DCP land use control provisions to guide development upon flood liable lands

Prepare a floodplain risk management plan

Agencies Medium

Ensure that development takes into consideration the impact upon water quality

Apply the Strategic Land and Water Capability Assessment to determine land use zones, permissibility and land use controls within the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment

Introduce the following minimum lot sizes for the erection of a dwelling upon unserviced lands:

o 2ha – Large lot residential o 4000sq m – Village/Urban

Develop appropriate DCP provisions to minimise the impact of development upon water quality

Council and SCA Short (2011 LEP)

Ensure that there is adequate provision for tourist facilities

Prepare and implement a Tourist Strategy for the Lithgow LGA Limit the development of intensive tourism accommodation such

as hotel and motel accommodation and serviced apartments to urban areas where such is not directly related to eco-tourism

Identify area of agglomeration of tourist development or potential for such development and consider introducing a tourist zone

Ensure that the rural villages provide a range of tourism support land uses such as accommodation, restaurants/cafes/service stations etc that does not detract from the rural character and amenity of the area

Council Council and DoP

Short Short (2011 LEP)

Ensure that the LGA has an efficient and effective open space network providing for both passive and active recreational activity

Implement the adopted recommendations of the 2010 Open Space and Recreational Needs Study

Apply appropriate land use zones to identify, protect and appropriately manage the LGA’s open space network having regard to its primary classification/function.

Reclassify identified public lands identified as surplus to the open space network

Prepare and overarching Community Lands Plan of Management for all public community lands within the open space network including recreational parks.

Council and Community Short (2011 LEP) Short

Prepare detailed management guidelines for land use within the LGA

Prepare a Development Control Plan to support the LEP through the provision of appropriate land use management guidelines

Council

Short (2011 DCP)



Strategy Action Responsibility Timeframe and best practice

Adopt and implement all key planning actions identified in the chapters of Part 2 and 3 of this Strategy


Ongoing

Ensure that the LEP and DCP remain relevant over time and meet changing community needs

Conduct a five yearly review of the LEP and three yearly review of the DCP

Council Medium and Ongoing

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LITHGOW LAND USE STRATEGY 2010-2030 INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION Strategy Action Responsibility Timeframe Ensure the LGA is provided with essential infrastructure

Continue to investigate a reliable and secure bulk water supply for the Lithgow LGA to reduce dependency on the Fish River Water Supply Scheme

Identify and protect the catchment of Farmers Creek Dam from land degradation and inappropriate land use.

Continue to lobby State and Federal Governments for the upgrade of the Great Western Highway and development of the Bells Line Expressway

Continue to work closely with Sydney West Area Health Service to retain and attract medical services and facilities


Short and ongoing Short (2011 LEP) Ongoing

Align future growth and development with the provision of both social and physical infrastructure

Ensure development does not occur at a rate, or within locations that would be to the detriment of the existing community

Prepare and implement a Land Monitor to review the take-up of urban areas against infrastructure capacity

Prepare an servicing/infrastructure strategy for the Marrangaroo Study Area and Minerals Processing Park

Pull back the supply of urban lands within the town of Portland to align with the capacity of the Sewage Treatment Plant

Stagger the release of subdivision certificates within the South Bowenfels Study Area to the provision of water and sewer infrastructure augmentation works

Prepare a Development Servicing Plan for the provision of water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure for the LGA

Prepare a Development Contributions Plan that includes

Council Council Council Council Council Council Council

Ongoing Short and ongoing Short Short (2011 LEP) Short to Medium Short Short



Strategy Action Responsibility Timeframe provision of community facilities, urban and rural roads, pedestrian and cycling transport infrastructure

Prepare a LGA transport strategy to consider existing and future transport needs including, regional and local roads, pedestrian and cycling and public transport needs

Council

Short to Medium

Ensure that all development is adequately serviced with water and effluent disposal

Ensure all new urban development within Layers A and B of the Settlement Hierarchy are connected to reticulated water and sewer

Develop appropriate policies and development standards to regulate the provision of adequate on- site provision of water and effluent disposal

Council Council

Ongoing Short (2011 LEP and DCP)

Limit development in the primary rural zones to areas with adequate road access

Prepare a road hierarchy to support the adopted LGA Settlement Hierarchy

Ensure that there are adequate levels of access to the villages and rural localities commensurate with their role in the settlement hierarchy

Council Short Ongoing

Consider the environmental impacts of infrastructure provision

Implement a land use separation distance (buffer) from all sewage treatment plants, sewage pumping stations, water treatment plants, water reservoirs and landfill sites

Continue to prepare the 2010 Waste Management Strategy to transition to a centralised waste disposal facility at Blackmans Flat

Council Short (2011 LEP) Short

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LITHGOW LAND USE STRATEGY 2010-2030 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Strategy Action Responsibility Timeframe Recognise and protect the biodiversity values of the LGA

Direct settlement and rural living opportunities away from identified environmentally sensitive areas

Consider applying environmental management/conservation zoning or overlays to the significant environmentally sensitive areas of the LGA as identified in the ESA mapping to control land

Council and DoP

Short (2011 LEP)



Strategy Action Responsibility Timeframe use

Limit land use permissibility in areas of environmental sensitivity to minimise loss or reduction in value

Apply the appropriate environmental conservation zone to all National Parks, State Conservation Parks and Nature Reserves within the LGA

Prepare a biodiversity strategy for areas identified by Environmentally Sensitive Areas mapping as moderate to high biodiversity

Implement the actions of the relevant Recovery Actions Plans that apply within the LGA that list Lithgow City Council as the responsible body

Council/Government Agencies in partnership with the community

Medium to Long as resources permit Ongoing

Provide appropriate resources to increase awareness and involvement in identifying, protecting and enhancing biodiversity

Prepare fact sheets identifying the LGA’s biodiversity to be included in development application kits

Prepare development control provisions to assist the community to prepare Assessments of Significance as required by the Threatened Species Conservation Management Act


Short and ongoing Short (2011 DCP)

Ensure development contributes to achieving the water quality and river flow objectives of the relevant catchment management authorities

Ensure new development is located so it does not have a detrimental impact upon nearby watercourses and incorporates measures to protect the riparian areas

All development is to utilise best practice for soil and water management to minimise impact both on and off the development site

Development within the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment is to achieve a neutral or beneficial effect on water quality

Ensure domestic and other forms of effluent disposal does not have a adverse impact upon water quality and is in accordance with the NSW Environment and Health Protection Guidelines for On- site Sewage Management for Single Households


Short (2011 LEP and DCP)

Ensure bush fire risk is considered in all land use planning decisions

Limit the intensification of settlement and rural living opportunities in bush fire prone areas

Ensure that all future development adheres to the principles and requirements of Planning for Bushfire legislation

Ensure the community is aware of the bushfire risk of the LGA Provide information on the Emergency Services Disaster

Management and Response Plan

Council Council, Rural Fires Service Council

Short (2011 LEP) Ongoing Ongoing

Identify the flooding of land as a constraint to future Continue to identify flood liable land as the 1% flood level Council Ongoing



Strategy Action Responsibility Timeframe development identified in the Kinhill Flood Study 1991

Develop a flood policy and development control provisions to guide future development upon flood liable lands

Ensure that localised flooding is taken into account when assessing DA’s on sites affected by watercourses or have access over watercourses

Prepare a flood plain risk management plan to accord with the 2005 Floodplain Development Manual and NSW Flood Prone Land Policy and modify land use controls accordingly

Provide information on the Emergency Service Disaster Management and Response Plan

Council/Government Agencies

Short (2011 LEP and DCP) Short to Medium as determined by progress of current flood mitigation works and resources

Avoid inappropriate development on areas of land contamination

Manage the identification and development of contaminated land in accordance with the principles and requirements of State Environmental Planning Policy 55 Managing Land Contamination

Prepare a register of known contaminated sites and sites that are potentially contaminated due to past land use

Council and Government Agencies Council and DECC

Ongoing Ongoing

Ensure development has a minimal impact on the natural and modified scenic landscape of the Lithgow LGA

Incorporate the preservation of landscape as an objective of land use zones and controls

Develop development control provisions to guide the siting and design of development and/or buildings on the rural landscape and interface with the urban centres

Undertake a landscape assessment study to identify the scenic protection areas and landscape values within the LGA

Ensure that all development that may have a significant impact on the landscape quality and values prepares a detailed cultural landscape assessment as part of the Statement of Environmental Effects

Council Council Council and proponents

Short (2011 LEP and DCP) Short to Medium as resources permit Ongoing



RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LITHGOW LAND USE STRATEGY 2010-2030 HERITAGE PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT Strategy Action Responsibility Timeframe Ensure that items of heritage significance are identified and protected

Implement the recommendations of the City of Lithgow Heritage Study (1996-2000) except as modified by the 2010 Heritage DCP Study

Implement the recommendations of the 2010 Heritage DCP Study

Provide planning controls to list items of individual heritage significance and a number of small heritage conservation areas as identified by the two aforementioned studies

Provide detailed development guidelines within a Development Control Plan to facilitate heritage management and development assessment

Council Short (2011 LEP and DCP)

Identify and protect cultural landscapes Undertake a cultural landscape assessment study of the LGA Council Short to Medium as resources permit

Provide incentives to protect heritage values Continue to provide a Heritage Advisory Service and Local Heritage Fund

Council and DoP Ongoing

Identify and protect the Aboriginal Heritage Significance of Lithgow LGA

Undertake an Aboriginal Heritage Study and implement recommendations

Continue to identify items of Aboriginal Heritage significance through the use of the Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System and consultation with the local aboriginal groups as determined by Council’s Aboriginal Consultation Policy

Council and DECC Short to Medium as resources permit Ongoing

Provide appropriate resources to increase awareness and involvement in identifying, protecting and enhancing heritage values in the LGA

Establish a Local Heritage Committee Prepare fact sheets and handouts for community and interested

groups Promote local heritage through cultural tourism

Council in partnership with the community

Ongoing

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