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Council is preparing a Needs Study to identify strategic directions and priorities to inform the preparation of a new Open Space & Recreation Strategy. The Strategy will provide a road map for how the Council will deliver open spaces and recreation facilities that meet the current and future needs of residents, workers, and visitors. Council has engaged Ross Planning to prepare the Needs Study.
Open spaces are places like parks, playgrounds, sport fields, courts, bushland areas and walking tracks that we can all use and enjoy. They're important because they make our community more liveable and sustainable. Not only do open spaces give us a place to play, socialise and have fun, but they also have a bunch of other benefits. They can help us stay healthy, boost our economy, and even help the environment.
There are many significant changes currently impacting the LGA and these changes highlight the need for Council to take a considered, strategic approach to future open space and recreation planning and provision. The Needs Study provides the opportunity to assess these changes and their impacts, as well as use the results of this assessment to inform decision-making about future open space, sport and recreation facility provision and development.
STAGE 1 - NEEDS STUDY
The Needs Study will assess the current supply and demand for open space and recreation facilities. This will provide Council with a strong, evidence-based framework and strategic direction for the ongoing provision, use and management of our open space and recreation facilities for at least the next 10 years. This will help create a connected existing supply against demonstrated needs, shortfalls in provision and likely future requirements can be identified. Further, Council can plan for additional open space and recreation facilities that meet these identified needs.
Council is preparing a Needs Study to identify strategic directions and priorities to inform the preparation of a new Open Space & Recreation Strategy. The Strategy will provide a road map for how the Council will deliver open spaces and recreation facilities that meet the current and future needs of residents, workers, and visitors. Council has engaged Ross Planning to prepare the Needs Study.
Open spaces are places like parks, playgrounds, sport fields, courts, bushland areas and walking tracks that we can all use and enjoy. They're important because they make our community more liveable and sustainable. Not only do open spaces give us a place to play, socialise and have fun, but they also have a bunch of other benefits. They can help us stay healthy, boost our economy, and even help the environment.
There are many significant changes currently impacting the LGA and these changes highlight the need for Council to take a considered, strategic approach to future open space and recreation planning and provision. The Needs Study provides the opportunity to assess these changes and their impacts, as well as use the results of this assessment to inform decision-making about future open space, sport and recreation facility provision and development.
STAGE 1 - NEEDS STUDY
The Needs Study will assess the current supply and demand for open space and recreation facilities. This will provide Council with a strong, evidence-based framework and strategic direction for the ongoing provision, use and management of our open space and recreation facilities for at least the next 10 years. This will help create a connected existing supply against demonstrated needs, shortfalls in provision and likely future requirements can be identified. Further, Council can plan for additional open space and recreation facilities that meet these identified needs.
Open Space & Recreation Needs Study has finished this stage
This phase involves research to determine the existing supply, current and future demands for open space and recreation facilities in the North Sydney LGA and nearby.
Early Engagement
Open Space & Recreation Needs Study is currently at this stage
The purpose of the early engagement is fact-finding, identification of needs/wants, relevant issues, ideas, and priorities for the future provision of open space and recreation facilities in the North Sydney LGA. A mix of in-person/face-to-face and online consultation methods will be used, allowing stakeholders to participate at times that best suit their needs and commitments.
Discussion Paper/Preliminary Engagement
this is an upcoming stage for Open Space & Recreation Needs Study
A Discussion Paper will be prepared for consultation during Phase 2. Preparation of the Discussion Paper will involve liaison with Council staff (PCG) and councillors as well as desk-top research etc. At the end of Phase 3, a summary of consultation outcomes/findings will be produced and used to inform the draft Needs Study.
Preparing the Draft Needs Study
this is an upcoming stage for Open Space & Recreation Needs Study
The Consultant will collate and analyse the stakeholder feedback received in response to the Discussion Paper. The Consultant will prepare the draft Open Space & Recreation Needs Study. With direction and guidance from the PCG, the Consultant will incorporate feedback received regarding the Discussion Paper into the draft Needs Study.
Public Exhibition of Draft Needs Study
this is an upcoming stage for Open Space & Recreation Needs Study
This Phase involves seeking stakeholder feedback on the draft Needs Study - following endorsement from Council - via public exhibition (minimum 28 days). To do this we will undertake the following activities.