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2nd Ordinary Council Meeting

Tuesday, 29 September 20155:00pm

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To the Lord Mayor and Aldermen

You are invited to attend a 2nd Ordinary Council Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, Level 1, Civic Centre, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin, on Tuesday, 29 September 2015, commencing at 5.00 pm.

B P DOWD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Office Use Only Placed on Public Notice Board: ___________________________________ Removed from Public Notice Board: ___________________________________

Notice of Meeting

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2nd Ordinary Council Meeting

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

at 5.00 pm

From 5.15 pm. Mark Bell and Steve Glennon from the Nightcliff Sports Club will be in attendance from 5.15 pm to brief the Council on Nightcliff Oval Precinct Feasibility Study at the Open Section of the Meeting.

Guests

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SEVENTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING – OPEN SECTION TUESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2015 PAGE 2nd COU9/1

Seventy-Eighth Meeting of the Twenty-First Council Tuesday, 29 September 2015 PAGE 2nd COU9/1

Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.

CITY OF DARWIN

SEVENTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY MEETING OF THE TWENTY-FIRST COUNCIL

TUESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2015

MEMBERS: The Right Worshipful, Lord Mayor, Ms K M Fong Lim, (Chairman); Member R K Elix; Member J A Glover; Member G J Haslett; Member R M Knox; Member G A Lambert; Member G Lambrinidis; Member A R Mitchell; Member S J Niblock; Member R Want de Rowe; Member K J Worden.

OFFICERS: Chief Executive Officer, Mr B P Dowd; General Manager Corporate

Services, Dr D Leeder; General Manager Infrastructure, Mr L Cercarelli; General Manager Community & Cultural Services, Ms A Malgorzewicz; Executive Manager, Mr M Blackburn; Committee Administrator, Mrs P Hart.

GUESTS: Mark Bell and Steve Glennon from the Nightcliff Sports Club will be in

attendance from 5.15 pm to brief the Council on Nightcliff Oval Precinct Feasibility Study.

Enquiries and/or Apologies: Penny Hart

E-mail: [email protected] PH: 8930 0670

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* * * INDEX * * * PAGE

1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY ......................................................8

2. THE LORD’S PRAYER ................................................................................8

3. MEETING DECLARED OPEN .....................................................................8

4. APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE ..................................................8

5. ELECTRONIC MEETING ATTENDANCE ...................................................9

6. DECLARATION OF INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND STAFF ....................9

7. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING/S

7.1 Ordinary Council Meeting 15/09/15 ............................9

8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING/S

8.1 Business Arising ...........................................................................................10

9. MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE .......................................................10

10. DEPUTATIONS AND BRIEFINGS

10.1 Nightcliff Oval Precinct Feasibility Study.......................................................10

11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME ...........................................................................10

12. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

12.1 Closure to the Public for Confidential Items ..................................................11 12.2 Moving Open Items Into Confidential ............................................................11 12.3 Moving Confidential Items Into Open ............................................................11

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13. PETITIONS ...................................................................................................12

14. NOTICE(S) OF MOTION ..............................................................................12

15. COMMITTEE REPORTS

15.1 Community & Cultural Services 21/09/15 ............................13 15.2 Environment & Infrastructure 22/09/15 ............................16 15.3 Corporate & Economic Development 23/09/15 ............................18

16. OFFICERS REPORTS

116.1 Monthly Financial Report - August 2015 .......................................................20 16.2 Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2015 -

Update and Timetable ..................................................................................31 16.3 Expression of Interest - Parap Recreation Facility ........................................35 16.4 Fannie Bay Traffic North Study .....................................................................44 16.5 Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure Program -

Round 2 ........................................................................................................59 16.6 Council Responses to Liquor Licence Applications - September

2015 .............................................................................................................70 16.7 Nightcliff Cafe Update - September 2015 .....................................................82 16.8 Parap Leisure And Sports Centre – Stage One - September

2015 Update .................................................................................................89 16.9 Velodrome – September 2015 Update .........................................................107 16.10 Northern Territory Government Community Consultation -

Strong Society, Confident Culture Social Participation Framework Feedback Report .......................................................................110

17. TOWN PLANNING REPORT/LETTERS

17.1 Council Responses to Development Applications - September 2015 .............................................................................................................149

17.2 Planning Scheme Amendment - Rezone Part Section 6646 (25 Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah) Hundred of Bagot from Zone CP (Community Purpose) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial) – PA2015/0542 ................................................................................................208

17.3 Signage Application, Darwin Waterfront, Entrance Advertising Sign, Esplanade Road Reserve, Darwin City ...............................................228

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18. INFORMATION ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

18.1 Vacancy for the Position of Vice President - Municipals on the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory Executive Board ............236

18.2 Nominations to the Administration and Legislation Advisory Committee ....................................................................................................239

18.3 Sport and Active Recreation Master Plan .....................................................248 18.4 Streetlights Assets - Points of Clarification/Capital Charges .........................251

19. REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES .........................................................260

20. QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS ......................................................................260

21. GENERAL BUSINESS ................................................................................260

22. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ORDINARY COUNCILMEETING ....................................................................................................260

23. CLOSURE OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC ...............................................260

24. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING AND MEDIA LIAISON .............................260

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1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 2. THE LORD’S PRAYER 3. MEETING DECLARED OPEN 4. APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Common No. 2695036 4.1 Apologies 4.2 Leave of Absence Granted A. THAT it be noted Member R M Knox is an apology due to a Leave of

Absence previously granted on 11 August 2015, for the period 5 September 2015 to 5 October 2015.

B. THAT it be noted Member G A Lambert is an apology due to a Leave of

Absence previously granted on 25 August 2015, for the period 24 September 2015 to 5 October 2015.

C. THAT it be noted Member S J Niblock is an apology due to a Leave of

Absence previously granted on 15 September 2015, for the period 25 September 2015 to 5 October 2015.

4.3 Leave of Absence Requested

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5. ELECTRONIC MEETING ATTENDANCE Common No. 2221528

5.1 Electronic Meeting Attendance Granted THAT Council note that pursuant to Section 61 (4) of the Local Government Act and Decision No. 21\0009 – 16/04/12, the following member was granted permission for Electronic Meeting Attendance at this the Seventy-Eighth Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 29 September 2015:

Member R Want de Rowe 5.2 Electronic Meeting Attendance Requested 6. DECLARATION OF INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND STAFF

Common No. 2752228 6.1 Declaration of Interest by Members 6.2 Declaration of Interest by Staff 7. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING/S 7.1 Confirmation of the Previous Ordinary Council Meeting

Common No. 1955119 THAT the tabled minutes of the previous Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 15 September 2015, be received and confirmed as a true and correct record of the proceedings of that meeting.

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8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING/S 8.1 Business Arising 9. MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE 10. DEPUTATIONS AND BRIEFINGS 10.1 Nightcliff Oval Precinct Feasibility Study

Common No. 3189512 Mark Bell and Steve Glennon from the Nightcliff Sports Club will be in attendance from 5.15 pm to brief the Council on Nightcliff Oval Precinct Feasibility Study. 11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

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12. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS 12.1 Closure to the Public for Confidential Items

Common No. 1944604 THAT pursuant to Section 65 (2) of the Local Government Act and Regulation 8 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations the meeting be closed to the public to consider the Confidential matters referred from Committees and the following Items:-

Item Regulation Reason C26.1 8(c)(iv) information that would, if publicly

disclosed, be likely to prejudice the interests of the council or some other person

C28.1 8(e) information provided to the council on condition that it be kept confidential

C31.1 8(c)(iv) information that would, if publicly disclosed, be likely to prejudice the interests of the council or some other person

C31.2 8(e) information provided to the council on condition that it be kept confidential



12.2 Moving Open Items Into Confidential

Common No. 1944604 12.3 Moving Confidential Items Into Open

Common No. 1944604

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13. PETITIONS 14. NOTICE(S) OF MOTION

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15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.1 COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES (21/09/15)

Presentation of Report by Chairman – Member K J Worden Recommendations from the Community & Cultural Services Committee Meeting held on Monday, 21 September 2015. 1. Impact of Changes to Electronic Gaming Machine Legislation

Report No. 15C0116 AH:kl (21/09/15) Common No. 3212056 A. THAT Report Number 15C0116 AH:kl entitled Impact of Changes to

Electronic Gaming Machine Legislation, be received and noted. B. THAT Council works with community partners to develop a policy position to

support and advocate for responsible gambling in the community. C. THAT Council write to the Director-General of Licensing requesting that

Local Government be included, as a consultation requirement, in all Community Impact Analysis submissions.

DECISION NO.21\() (29/09/15) 2. Public Intoxication Issues Stakeholder Forum June 2015

Report No. 15C0111 KH:kl (21/09/15) Common No. 2407653 A. THAT Report No 15C0111 KH:kl, entitled 2015 Public Intoxication Issues

Stakeholder Forum June 2015, be received and noted. B. THAT Council note the 2015 Public Intoxication Issues Stakeholder Forum

Key Ideas To Take Forward as described on Page 5 of Forum Report at Attachment A.

C. THAT Council endorse inclusion of the 2015 Public Intoxication Issues

Stakeholder Forum Key Ideas To Take Forward, Attachment A, for the purpose of developing a consultation framework to undertake Level 2 / 3 community engagement activities to begin informing the construction of a safer community plan.

D. That Council employ a wide range of contemporary social media and

community engagement tools to gather feedback to inform the safer community plan.

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3. Minutes Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee Meeting Report No. 15C0114 SC:es (21/09/15) Common No. 2157567

A. THAT Report Number 15C0114 SC:es entitled Minutes Arts and Cultural

Development Advisory Committee Meeting 30 July 2015, be received and noted.

B. THAT Council endorse the amended Terms of Reference for the Committee

at Attachment B of Report Number 15C0114 SC:es entitled Minutes Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee Meeting 30 July 2015.

C. THAT Council request an item be included on the next Local Government

Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) Executive meeting agenda, raising the issue of Federal funding changes and the impact on the arts and cultural sector locally.

D. THAT it be noted that Committee member Mr Mark Smith from Music NT has

ceased to be a member of the Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee (ACDAC) and that a letter of thanks from the Lord Mayor be provided to Mr Mark Smith for his contribution.

4. Community Grants Review 2015

Report No. 15C0118 GP:es (21/09/15) Common No. 2686827 A. THAT Report Number 15C0118 GP:es entitled Community Grants Review

2015, be received and noted.

B. THAT the Council Community Grants Program be conducted annually, beginning in the 2016/2017 financial year, with notification and promotion internally and externally beginning in October 2015. The annual Climate Change and Environment Grant Round will remain unchanged.

C. THAT Council endorse the amended Community Grants Guidelines at

Attachment A of Report Number 15C0118 GP:es entitled Community Grants Review 2015.

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15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.1 COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES (21/09/15)

Presentation of Report by Chairman – Member K J Worden The Community & Cultural Services Committee resolved the following items under delegated authority. 5. Resolved Under Delegated Authority

Common No. 2752263 THAT Council receive and note the following decisions which were made by the Committee under delegated authority. 5.1 Civic Park Mobile Food Vans Evaluation

Report No. 15C0103 AH:es (21/09/15) Common No. 1790486

5.2 Cultural Village Poles Report No. 15C0122 SC:kl (21/09/15) Common No. 1207373

5.3 Minutes Anchorage Sister City Community Committee Meeting 19 August 2015 Report No. 15C0120 AH:es (21/09/15) Common No. 3203631

5.4 Minutes Youth Advisory Group 1 September 2015 Document No. 3206811 (21/09/2015) Common No. 3206811

5.5 GENERAL BUSINESS Scholarship to Honour the work of Dr Ella Stack during and after

Cyclone Tracy THAT a report be prepared for the Community & Cultural Services Committee regarding the option of developing a scholarship to honour the work of Dr Ella Stack during and after Cyclone Tracy.

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15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.2 ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE (22/09/15)

Presentation of Report by Chairman – Member S J Niblock Recommendations from the Environment & Infrastructure Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 22 September 2015. 1. New Public Toilet Installation

Report No. 15TS0123 NK:jg (22/09/15) Common No. 1977924 A. THAT Report Number 15TS0123 NK:jg entitled New Public Toilet

Installation, be received and noted. B. THAT the location provided in Attachment A to Report Number 15TS0123

NK:jg entitled New Public Toilet Installation, be endorsed as the approved location for the installation of a new public toilet in Civic Park.

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15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.2 ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE (22/09/15)

Presentation of Report by Chairman – Member S J Niblock The Environment & Infrastructure Committee resolved the following items under delegated authority. 2. Resolved Under Delegated Authority

Common No. 2752299 THAT Council receive and note the following decisions which were made by the Committee under delegated authority. 2.1 Wanguri Terrace – Traffic Calming and Analysis Update

Report No. 15TS0161 DL:jg (22/09/15) Common No. 1668356

2.2 Architectural Features over the Road Reserve – 44 Woods Street, Darwin Report No. 15TS0177 JW:jw (22/09/15) Common No. 2784234

2.3 Tambling Terrace Roundabout - Pedestrian Treatment Report No. 15TS0122 DL:jg (22/09/15) Common No. 3134026

2.4 Short Project Report – Cane Toads at East Point Report No. 15TC0051 SG:nj (22/09/15) Common No. 3175531

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15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.3 CORPORATE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (23/09/15)

Presentation of Report by Chairman – Member G J Haslett Recommendations from the Corporate & Economic Development Committee held on Wednesday, 23 September 2015. 1. Review of Policy No. 030 - Governance General

Report No. 15TC0053 MB:ph (23/09/15) Common No. 2078949 A. THAT Report Number 15TC0053 MB:ph entitled, Review of Policy No. 030 -

Governance General, be received and noted. B. THAT Council rescind the existing Policy No. 030 - Governance General. C. THAT Council adopt the amended Policy No. 030 - Governance General,

Attachment B, as amended, to Report Number 15TC0053 MB:ph entitled, Review of Policy No. 030 - Governance General.

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15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.3 CORPORATE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (23/09/15)

Presentation of Report by Chairman – Member G J Haslett The Corporate & Economic Development Committee resolved the following items under delegated authority. 2. Resolved Under Delegated Authority

Common No. 2752303 THAT Council receive and note the following decisions which were made by the Committee under delegated authority. 2.1 Department of Local Government and Community Services

Grant Acquittals 2014/15 Report No. 15TC0070 MM:mb (23/09/15) Common No. 2082109

2.2 Status of Grants and Awards for the Year Ending 30 June 2015 Report No. (23/09/15) Common No. 1572185

2.3 Car Parking Strategy Report No. 15A0122 LC:mp (23/09/15) Common No. 1952026

2.4 Listing of Cheques/EFT Payments - August 2015 Report No. 15A0120 MC:mp (23/09/15) Common No. 339125

2.5 Strategic Property Holdings Report No. 15A0123 LC:mp (23/09/15) Common No. 3205508

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ENCL: YES 2ND ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING/OPEN AGENDA ITEM: 16.1

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - AUGUST 2015

REPORT No.: 15A0121 MC:mp COMMON No.: 2476534 DATE: 29/09/2015

Presenter: Manager Finance, Miles Craighead Approved: General Manager Corporate Services, Diana Leeder PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide a comparison of income and expenditure against the budget for the period ended 31 August 2015 in accordance with the Local Government (Accounting) Regulations. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 5 Effective and Responsible Governance Outcome 5.5 Responsible financial and asset management Key Strategies 5.5.1 Manage Council’s business based on a sustainable financial and asset

management strategy KEY ISSUES The first quarter of monthly reports while providing minimal information meet

Council’s statutory requirements. Monthly reporting formats, timelines for periods ending 30 September 2015 and

the related role of the quarterly budget reviews will be further considered in the near future.

Preparation of the 2014/15 annual financial statements for audit and related issues are the current focus.

There are no overall concerns with this month’s report.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 15A0121 MC:mp SUBJECT: MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - AUGUST 2015 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Report Number 15A0121 MC:mp entitled Monthly Financial Report - August 2015, be received and noted. BACKGROUND The format of the monthly report has previously been consulted and endorsed. DISCUSSION The following statements are included at Attachment A. Overall Income Statement All sources of Council’s income (revenue) and all operating expenses. Municipal Plan Summary The Municipal Plan Summary follows a similar format to the statement of cash flows, but is based on working capital rather than cash. The actual transfers to and from cash backed reserves are not currently provided, these will be provided from 1st quarter 2015/16 in conjunction with the Reserves Summary report. Investments Report Details all cash and investments held by institution and this also provides information on interest rate returns and maturities. Accounts Receivable Report Details rate receipt collection, outstanding general debtors and performance on rates recovery compared to the previous year. The report includes additional information on infringement debtors, rates arrears, rates struck and rates outstanding (bar chart). CONSULTATION PROCESS There has been some initial informal consultation with the Corporate and Economic Development Committee in respect of appropriate formats and lines of monthly financial reporting for 2015/16 financial year.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Nil

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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 15A0121 MC:mp SUBJECT: MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - AUGUST 2015 RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Council’s monthly financial reports normally contain additional information to the statutory requirements. Some of this additional information is proposed to be omitted until the end of the 1st quarter 2015/16. Thereafter the information should be starting to show some more useful trends and will be more settled. A main focus in the meantime is the annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2015. The information that is provided is considered to more than achieve statutory compliance as set out below: Part 8 of the Local Government (Accounting) Regulations require that a monthly financial report is presented to Council. Regulation 18 states:- 1. The CEO must, in each month, lay before a meeting of the council a report, in a

form approved by the council, setting out:

a) The actual income and expenditure of the council for the period from the commencement of the financial year to the end of the previous month; and

b) The forecast income and expenditure for the whole of the financial year 2. The report must include:

a) Details of all cash and investments held by the council (including money held in trust); and

b) A statement on the debts owed to the council including the aggregate

amount owed under each category with a general indication of the age of the debts; and

c) Other information required by the Council.

3. If a council does not hold a meeting in a particular month, the report is to be laid

before the council committee performing the council's financial functions for the particular month.

It should be noted that monthly financial reports are not independently audited, but are subject to internal control and review processes.

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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 15A0121 MC:mp SUBJECT: MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - AUGUST 2015 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. MILES CRAIGHEAD DIANA LEEDERMANAGER FINANCE GENERAL MANAGER

CORPORATE SERVICES For enquiries, please contact Miles Craighead on 8930 0523 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Monthly Financial Report – August 2015

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Income StatementFor the Period Ended 31/08/2015

Full Original Full Amended YTD YTD v FAB

Budget Budget Actual

$'000 $'000 $'000 %

% of year elapsed 17%

Income from Continuing Operations Comment

Rates & Annual Charges 65,362 65,362 64,295 98% No issues

User Charges, Fees & Other 26,902 26,902 5,294 20% No issues

Interest & Investment Revenue 2,700 2,700 406 15% No issues

Grants & Contributions - Operating 5,929 5,929 2,367 40% No issues

Total Income from Continuing Operations 100,893 100,893 72,362 72%

Less Expenses from Continuing Operations

Employee Costs 30,419 30,419 4,900 16% No issues

Borrowing Costs 309 309 - 0% No issues

Materials and Services 50,199 50,199 7,805 16% No issues

Depreciation and Amortisation 21,146 21,146 3,524 17% No issues

Total Expenses from Continuing Operations 102,073 102,073 16,229 16%

Operating Result - Continuing Operations (1,180) (1,180) 56,134

Grants & Contributions - Capital 3,033 3,033 1,875 62% No issues

Net Operating Result For the Year 1,853 1,853 58,009

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Income Statement

Explanation of Columns: "Full Original Budget" and "Full Amended Budget" are full year. YTD Actual is year to date. YTD v FAB is the % of actuals

achieved against the full year amended budget.

Outlines income and operating expenses. Excludes capital expenditure and instead recognises depreciation expense. The net operating surplus or

deficit for the reporting period is a measure of Council's financial performance. This figure is determined by deducting total operating expenses

including depreciation from total operating revenue.

Operating income: Rates are recognised at the beginning of the year hence 98% achieved, the remainder relates to growth which should be achieved by

year end. Although User charges, fees and other revenue are above target at 20% this is mainly due to the issuing of Off Street parking permits and

animal registrations at the beginning of the year. Operational grant income is exceeding target with receipt of FAA early release of 1st & 2nd qtr grant

monies; in addition receipt of Faces in Spaces grant monies . Interest is less than anticipated pending receipt of rates instalment number 1 and noting

significant contract payments late last financial year and early this financial year. Despite the lowering interest rates no concerns at this stage.

Operating expenses: Overall expenditure is on track, excluding Materials and Services which are below budget.

Capital income: Actual capital income includes Road Works Capital Projects and Stormwater Developer contribution and the latter will be a 1st qtr

budget variation.

Manager Finance: There are no overall concerns in relation to the original budget.

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Municipal Plan SummaryFor the Period Ended 31/08/2015

Full Original Full Amended YTD YTD v FAB

Budget Budget Actual

$'000 $'000 $'000 %

% of year elapsed 17%

Funds From Operating Activities

Net Operating Result From Above 1,853 1,853 58,009

Add back depreciation (not cash) 21,146 21,146 3,524

Net Funds Provided (or used in) Operating Activities 22,999 22,999 61,533

Funds From Investing activities

Sale of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment 553 553 33 6%

Sale of Land 500 500 5 1%

Purchase of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment (26,046) (26,046) (2,901) 11%

Net Funds Provided (or used in) Investing Activities (24,993) (24,993) (2,864)

Funds From Financing Activities

Repayment of borrowings & advances (318) (318) - 0%

Net Funds Provided (or used in) Financing Activities (318) (318) -

Net Increase (-Decrease) in Funds Before Transfers (2,312) (2,312) 58,670

Transfers from (-to) Reserves 2,312 2,312 -

Net Increase (-Decrease) in Funds After Transfers - - 58,670

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Municipal Plan Summary Comments

This statement outlines Councils entire budget in accordance with the published municipal plan. It shows the effect on General Funds

(original budget - break even/nil). It groups items into operating, investing and financing and has a very close relationship to cash flows ,

which is why it is presented in the same international format. It eliminates the depreciation calculation and discloses totals for asset sales

and purchases as well as loan raising and repayments. Finally it discloses the transfers to & from cash backed reserve, these details will be

provided in the September quarter reports in conjunction with the Reserve Summary report.

Manager Finance: There are no concerns in relation to the budgets.

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CREDIT

RATINGCOUNTERPARTY AMOUNT

INTEREST

RATEMATURITY DATE

DAYS TO

MATURITY

WEIGHTED

AVERAGE RATE

INSTITUTION

TOTALS

% P/FOLIO

PER

COUNTER

PARTY

LT / ST

$ 38,320,489.02 61.60% of portfolio

AA - / A1+ ANZ 1,000,000.00$ 2.86% March 8, 2016 190 0.000459758 2,000,000.00$ 3.22%

AA - / A1+ ANZ 1,000,000.00$ 2.86% March 15, 2016 197 0.000459758

AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.14% October 6, 2015 36 0.000504770 15,809,066.04$ 25.41%

AA - / A1+ National Bank 2,000,000.00$ 3.01% October 6, 2015 36 0.000967743



AA - / A1+ National Bank 521,631.57$ 2.95% November 3, 2015 64 0.000247371AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,101,428.49$ 2.95% November 3, 2015 64 0.000522326

AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 2.97% November 10, 2015 71 0.000477441



AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,021,909.05$ 3.00% January 26, 2016 148 0.000492830

AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,060,205.58$ 2.95% February 2, 2016 155 0.000502777





AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,017,850.96$ 3.37% September 1, 2015 1 0.000551414 15,221,129.05$ 24.47%

AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.37% September 8, 2015 8 0.000541743






AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,019,855.07$ 2.98% November 10, 2015 71 0.000488560

AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,000,000.00$ 2.94% November 24, 2015 85 0.000472619

AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,020,539.73$ 2.90% December 1, 2015 92 0.000475764

AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,019,170.41$ 3.03% December 8, 2015 99 0.000496424

AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,021,909.04$ 2.85% January 12, 2016 134 0.000468188

AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,021,462.19$ 2.92% April 12, 2016 225 0.000479478

AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,022,154.52$ 2.90% May 17, 2016 260 0.000476517

AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,020,884.93$ 2.90% May 24, 2016 267 0.000475925

AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,080,050.93$ 3.35% September 1, 2015 1 0.000581638 5,290,293.93$ 8.50%

AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 2.85% September 29, 2015 29 0.000458151

AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,061,864.39$ 2.65% December 15, 2015 106 0.000452354

AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,102,931.01$ 2.65% December 29, 2015 120 0.000469848

AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,045,447.60$ 2.60% January 5, 2016 127 0.000436958

$ 20,219,125.51 32.50% of portfolio

AA- / A1+ BankSA 1,000,000.00$ 3.27% December 8, 2015 99 0.000525668 6,000,000.00$ 9.65%

AA- / A1+ BankSA 1,000,000.00$ 3.24% January 5, 2016 127 0.000520845

AA- / A1+ BankSA 1,000,000.00$ 3.27% January 19, 2016 141 0.000525668

AA- / A1+ BankSA 1,000,000.00$ 3.30% November 3, 2015 64 0.000530490

AA- / A1+ BankSA 2,000,000.00$ 3.30% October 27, 2015 57 0.001060981

A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,000,000.00$ 3.12% September 22, 2015 22 0.000501555 10,174,248.80$ 16.36%

A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,017,864.38$ 3.00% October 6, 2015 36 0.000490879



A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.85% November 17, 2015 78 0.000458151

A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,113,195.38$ 2.95% December 29, 2015 120 0.000527907

A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,021,402.74$ 2.95% January 12, 2016 134 0.000484376

A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,021,786.30$ 2.90% February 2, 2016 155 0.000476345

A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 3.32% September 15, 2015 15 0.000533706 4,044,876.71$ 6.50%

A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.95% December 15, 2015 106 0.000474226

A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,022,093.15$ 2.90% January 19, 2016 141 0.000476488

A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,022,783.56$ 2.90% March 1, 2016 183 0.000476810

3,666,973.27$ 5.89% of portfolio

BBB+ / A2 People's Choice Credit Union / Australian Central Credit Union1,000,000.00$ 3.55% September 8, 2015 8 0.000570679 3,666,973.27$ 5.89%

BBB+ / A2 People's Choice Credit Union / Australian Central Credit Union553,292.61$ 2.90% October 20, 2015 50 0.000257939

BBB+ / A2 People's Choice Credit Union / Australian Central Credit Union1,057,895.50$ 2.94% December 1, 2015 92 0.000499981

BBB+ / A2 People's Choice Credit Union / Australian Central Credit Union1,055,785.16$ 2.90% December 22, 2015 113 0.000492195

-$ 0.00% of portfolio

3.03% 2.15%

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GENERAL BANK FUNDS 5,169,064$ Amount % PortfolioTerm Deposit 62,206,587.80$ 92%

TOTAL ALL FUNDS 67,375,652$ Bank Bills -$

Negotiable Certificate of Deposit -$

Total Budget Investment Earnings 2,399,496$ CBA At Call 5,169,064.18$ 8%

Year to Date Investment Earnings 374,217$ 67,375,651.98$ 100%

TOTAL FUNDS INVESTED

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INVESTMENTS REPORT TO COUNCIL AS AT 31 AUGUST 2015

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A1+ 100% 62% Major Banks 15% 100% 62%

A1 45% 26% Regional Banks 0% 45% 33%

A2 25% 12%

Unrated* 10% 0%

Note: City of Darwin's investment policy limit with any one bank cannot exceed 30% of the entire investment portfolio.

*unrated institutions must be an "ADI" with an asset base greater than $1B.

INVESTMENTS REPORT TO COUNCIL AS AT 31 AUGUST 2015

Investment Policy Limits

Credit Unions/Building

Societies/ Other ADI's0% 45% 6%

BankSA10%

Westpac9%

Commonwealth24%

NAB25%

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Bank of Queensland Limited7%

ANZ3%

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As at 31 August, 2015 Council's short term cash position was as follows:

1. General Fund

Cash at Bank 5,169,064$

Short Term Investments 62,206,588$

Total Funds 67,375,652$ Council has an arrangement with its financial institution the Commonwealth Bank of Australia to offset Council's

overdraft facility against pooled funds held in Council's Trust Account and General Account.

As at 31 August 2015

2. Trust Account $ Institution Value

Interest

Rate

Maturity

Date Days to Maturity

Cash at Bank $620,583.52 COMMONWEALTH n/a n/a n/a

Short Term Investments n/a $0.00 n/a n/a n/a

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an "aged" basis.

FINANCE DEPARTMENTSERVICE LEVEL REPORT TO COUNCIL

FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2015

Cheques4.7%

Credit Card5.9%

Cash1.9%

EFT1.0%

Major Agents13.5%

Web Site12.8%Direct Debits

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B-Pay32.5%

Aust Post18.3%

Centrepay0.4%

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015 – UPDATE AND TIMETABLE

REPORT No.: 15A0124 MC:mp COMMON No.: 2527584 DATE: 29/09/2015

Presenter: Manager Finance, Miles Craighead Approved: General Manager Corporate Services, Diana Leeder PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide Council with updated information and the timetable for preparation of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2015. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 5 Effective and Responsible Governance Outcome 5.5 Responsible financial and asset management Key Strategies 5.5.1 Manage Council’s business based on a sustainable financial and asset

management strategy KEY ISSUES The preparation of the Financial Statements for the year end 30 June 2015 is

nearing completion in accordance with the timetable. This report provides updated information and timetable. The draft financial statements will be referred to the Council's auditor under

delegation.

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UPDATE AND TIMETABLE RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15A0124 MC:mp entitled Financial Statements for the

Year Ended 30 June 2015 - Update and Timetable be received and noted. B. THAT a change of accounting policy and practice be approved so that the

separately audited accounts of the Darwin Entertainment Centre not be consolidated into the Council’s financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2015 (by an early adoption of AASB10).

BACKGROUND Nil DISCUSSION The timetable for the statements and audit remains on track and is set out below for information:

Day Date Ref Event Responsibility

Fri 18/9/15 LGA S132 Complete preparation draft financial statements

Finance

Wed 23/9/15 Complete internal reviews of Financial Statements

Finance

Wed 23/9/15 Accounting for subsidiaries: DEC to supply audited financial statements (if required by audit)

DEC

Fri 25/9/15 Consolidate subsidiaries; DEC (if required by audit)

Finance

Mon 28/9/15 Audit/letter Audit commences (as agreed) Audit

Tue 29/9/15 LGA S132 Refer financial statements to audit (under delegation)

CEO/Finance

Fri 23/10/15 LGAR S10 (3) Draft audit reports, financial statements and executive summary required for Risk Management & Audit Committee (RMAC) agenda

Audit Finance

Fri 30/10/15 LGAR S10 (3) RMAC meets to consider financial statements (advisory to Council)

RMAC

Fri 30/10/15 LGAR S16 (1) CEO to execute certificate Finance/CEO

Tue 10/11/15 LGAR S16 (2) CEO to lay statements before Council (1st ordinary)

Finance/CEO

Sun 15/11/15 LGAR S33 (a) Good practice LGAR S33 (b) LGAR S17 (1)

Audited Report including Financial Statements must be published. Public notice. Agency (DLG) Fwd statements to NT Grants Commission

Finance/Planning

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UPDATE AND TIMETABLE The financial statements and draft audit reports (following audit) will be discussed at the Risk Management & Audit Committee (RMAC) being held on 30 October 2015. Following that, the statements will be presented to Council at its meeting to be held on Tuesday 10 November and thereafter be deemed “available” pursuant to section 132 (b) of the Local Government Act. The Financial Statements and Audit report thereon are included within Council’s Annual Report and “lodged” on or before 15 November 2015 in accordance with the Local Government Act. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report the Council Auditors were consulted. POLICY IMPLICATIONS The notes and policies relating to the financial statements are improved each year. There is often a myriad of minor changes. Areas currently being reviewed for possible significant change and/or notable items include (but not limited to):

Consolidation of subsidiary entities. A paper has been provided to the Council’s Auditor presenting the case that under the new AASB10 Council is not able to consolidate the Darwin Entertainment Centre in its financial statements. Council’s Auditor has agreed with the paper. This leaves the way open for Council to, by way of a change of policy, not consolidate the Darwin Entertainment Centre for 2014/15 (ie choose an early adoption of AASB10). Accordingly this report recommends that.

Significant one off notes will include explanations around de-recognition of the carbon tax liability following on from the repeal of that legislation by the Commonwealth.

The accounting treatment of rates assessments in credit at the year end wherein those accounts in credit pending the striking of the following years rates may be required to be treated as income.

The statements will for the first time include new reserves that Council has resolved during 2014/15 such as; Street Lighting, IT Strategy and Carbon Tax.

The Waste Reserve requires temporary accommodation from the Asset Replacement & Refurbishment to cover a deficit on 30 June 2015 of approximately $702,000. Based on 2015/16 original budget the reserve this situation corrects early 2015/16 and should not have any ongoing implications for the Asset Renewal & Refurbishment Reserve after July 2015.

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UPDATE AND TIMETABLE BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The draft results are indicative of financial sustainability. Compared to original budgets a number of programs demonstrate savings with other areas such as Waste Facility exceeding original budget. Incomplete and committed capital programs from 2014/15 have already been approved by Council for carry forward into 2015/16. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Council’s timetable meets legal requirements. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Council maintains an environmental program which is separately accounted for and commented in the Annual Report. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. MILES CRAIGHEAD DIANA LEEDERMANAGER FINANCE GENERAL MANAGER

CORPORATE SERVICES For enquiries, please contact Miles Craighead on 8930 0523 or email: [email protected].

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - PARAP RECREATION FACILITY

REPORT No.: 15C0115 CB:kl COMMON No.: 3085720 DATE: 21/09/2015

Presenter: Recreation and Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator, Clare Beacham Approved: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, Anna Malgorzewicz PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to outline to Council the Expression of Interest (EOI) process, including the assessment criteria for potential applicants seeking tenancy of the Parap Recreation Facility. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 5 Effective and Responsible Governance Outcome 5.3 Good governance Key Strategies 5.3.1 Demonstrate good corporate practice and ethical behaviour KEY ISSUES Submissions will be sought from community-based organisations who meet the

specified eligibility criteria for tenancy of The Parap Recreation Facility, 77 Ross Smith Avenue Parap.

An EOI process will be initiated on Monday, 5 October 2015 and will be advertised on Council’s website, in the NT News and emailed to local community groups.

The EOI will be for tenancy commencing 1 January 2016. The facility will be leased in its current condition. Applicants wishing to make

modifications to the interior of the building are invited to outline any such proposal as part of their submission. All new capital works proposed by the applicant must meet building codes and are subject to the specifications of the General Manager Infrastructure. All associated costs will be met by the tenant.

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Applications will be assessed using criteria consistent with previous EOIs for tenancy of Council community facilities.

RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Report Number 15C0115 CB:kl entitled Expression of Interest - Parap Recreation Facility, be received and noted. BACKGROUND PREVIOUS DECISIONS DECISION NO. 21\3656 (25/08/15) Royal Life Saving Society NT – Partnership Proposal Report No. 15C0080 MG:kl (25/08/15) Common No. 3085720 C. THAT Council endorse a public expression of interest process for a

community based body for tenancy at the Parap Recreation Facility from 1 January 2016.

E. THAT a further report be presented to Council outlining the options available

to future applicants for tenancy of the Parap Recreation Facility, including any proposals for capital investment for improvements.

DISCUSSION The Parap Recreation Facility, 77 Ross Smith Avenue Parap, forms part of Lot 5292, Town of Darwin (Parap Pool). The facility was built in 1995 as a clubhouse facility to be utilised for the adjoining netball courts. In 2009 Netball NT relocated to Marrara. Since that time the facility has had a number of occupants on short term tenancy agreements. Kentish Lifelong Learning and Care Inc. and ‘Life Be In It’ NT Inc. both occupied office and storage space until May 2015 and August 2015 respectively. Agoy Yoga currently occupies the first floor multi-purpose room and its tenancy expires on 31 December 2015. The Facility The Parap Recreation Facility consists of a two-storey building with total floor plan of 149m2. The building includes a number of offices and storage spaces as depicted in Attachment A. The first floor, accessed via stairs at the north and south ends of the building, includes a multi-purpose room with kitchenette, a male and female toilet and two small office spaces.

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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 15C0115 CB:kl SUBJECT: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - PARAP RECREATION FACILITY The ground floor houses three office spaces, a kitchen, storage room, male and female toilets. The female toilets include an accessible toilet and a row of cages providing additional storage space. The Parap Recreation Facility has sufficient car parking space for approximately 6-8 cars within the boundary fence. Additional car parking is available for visitors to the facility outside the boundary fence in an area shared with Parap Pool and Parap Tennis Courts users. An audit of Council facilities in 2013 provided an overview of the condition of the building. The exterior is in overall good condition and the interior is in a well-maintained condition in consideration of its age. The building was assessed in 2014 as meeting fire and safety compliance. Photographs at Attachment B provide an indication of the current condition of the building. Following Kentish Lifelong Learning and ‘Life Be in it’ NT vacating the building, minor maintenance tasks have been carried out by Council, however no further capital improvements are to be undertaken prior to seeking expressions of interest for tenancy. Zoning The site is zoned OR (Organised Recreation). An office is a prohibited use within Zone OR of the Northern Territory Planning Scheme, although activities deemed ancillary to the organised recreation use may be permitted subject to planning approval. Organisations that are proposing to use the facility for purposes other than Organised Recreation or for activities not deemed ancillary to the existing organised recreation use must be willing to apply for and be issued an Exceptional Development Permit from the Department of Lands and Planning. Building modifications The facility will be leased in its current condition. Applicants may wish to make modifications to the interior of the building to better suit their organisational needs and are invited to outline any such proposal as part of their submission. All new capital works proposed by the applicant must meet building codes and are subject to the specifications of the General Manager Infrastructure. All costs associated with modifying or improving the building, including planning applications, will be met by the tenant. Ongoing maintenance of the building will be detailed in the lease document. Council will be responsible for provision and maintenance of the building structurally. The tenant will be responsible for maintaining the occupied areas in good and reasonable condition, including fittings and fixtures pertaining to the premises.

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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 15C0115 CB:kl SUBJECT: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - PARAP RECREATION FACILITY Rental Costs Council’s approved Fees and Charges 2015/16 for rental per annum at Parap Recreation Facility is $123.00 per square metre. This rate is subsidised to acknowledge and support the community service offered by organisations suitable for tenancy. This fee is subject to annual review. All utility costs related to tenancy of the Parap Recreation Facility are to be met by the tenant. Expression of Interest Process Notice of the Expression of Interest process will be advertised from Monday 5

October on Council’s website, in the NT News and emailed to local community groups. Office space currently available at the Nightcliff Community Centre will also be advertised as part of this process. An open day will be held at the facility during the advertising period. All potential applicants will be encouraged to attend to inspect the facility prior to lodging a submission. Council will negotiate with Agoy Yoga to allow viewing of the multi-purpose space. Applications will be received by Tuesday, 27 October 2015 in accordance to Councils tender process. Eligibility Submissions will be sought from community-based organisations for tenancy of the facility. To be eligible to submit an EOI, such organisations must be not-for-profit and legally recognised or eligible for recognition in accordance with the NT Associations Act 2008, with current Public Liability Insurance to the value of $20 million. Expressions of Interest will be considered from single or multiple tenants as follows:

Single organisation proposing to occupy the entire space Single organisation proposing to occupy part of the space A consortium of multiple organisations proposing to occupy the entire space

Submissions will be considered for lease of the facility for a period of:

Short term (up to 5 years) Medium term (5-10 years) or Long term (10+ years)

EOI Requirements EOI submissions must include the following:

Business and/or Strategic Plan Annual Report (including financial statements) Proof of Incorporation and not-for-profit status Proof of Public Liability Insurance A brief report from a Building Certifier regarding the accommodation specific

to their needs and any proposed alterations to the building (if applicable).

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PAGE: 5 REPORT NUMBER: 15C0115 CB:kl SUBJECT: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - PARAP RECREATION FACILITY Assessment Criteria Expressions of interest will be considered on the basis of the local community benefit the organisation provides and their experience in partnership building, consistent with previous EOIs for tenancy of Council community facilities. A panel of three Council officers from the Community Development, Recreation Services and Contracts teams will assess applications using the assessment criteria at Attachment C. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Manager Recreation, Events & Customer Service A/Manager Community Development Family and Children’s Services Coordinator Recreation Services Officer Business Manager Property Officer Contracts Administrator Strategic Town Planner Manager Infrastructure Maintenance Team Coordinator Building Services Team Leader Building Services Assistant Asset Officer POLICY IMPLICATIONS City of Darwin Policy No. 010 Land Acquisition, Disposal and Lease establishes the conditions and processes for long term leases. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS At present, the Parap Recreation Facility consists of a total floor plan of 149m2; this equates to an annual rental of $18,327 based on the 2015/2016 Fees and Charges of $123m2 per annum. The rate for office rental is subsidised to acknowledge and support the community service offered by organisations suitable for this type of accommodation. A lease will be prepared for the successful organisation or organisations. Each lease will cost approximately $1600 (ex GST) to prepare and register. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil

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PAGE: 6 REPORT NUMBER: 15C0115 CB:kl SUBJECT: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - PARAP RECREATION FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. CLARE BEACHAM ANNA MALGORZEWICZRECREATION AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE COORDINATOR

GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL

SERVICES For enquiries, please contact Anna Malgorzewicz on 89300633 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Building Plans – Parap Recreation Facility Attachment B: Photos – Parap Recreation Facility Attachment C: Assessment Criteria

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Expression of Interest Tenancy of Parap Recreation Facility

Assessment Criteria Organisations responding to this expression of interest will be assessed by a panel using the following criteria:

• The organisation’s experience in delivering services which address a local

community need or build capacity of the Darwin community.

• Demonstrated reach of the organisation within the Darwin community.

• Demonstrated experience in developing partnerships with other community

groups/stakeholders and willingness to work collaboratively with Council and

other community groups.

• Financial management of the organisation.

• Demonstrated systems of good governance through operations, including

strategic/business plans.

• Demonstrated ability to abide by policies related to OHS, workers

compensation, equal employment opportunity and non-discriminatory

practices.

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2ND ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING/OPEN AGENDA ITEM: 16.4

FANNIE BAY NORTH TRAFFIC STUDY

REPORT No.: 15TS0146 DL:jg COMMON No.: 2701794 DATE: 29/09/2015

Presenter: Manager Design Planning and Projects, Drosso Lelekis Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present traffic management upgrade options to cater for existing, planned and possible future development within the Fannie Bay North area for Council’s consideration and endorsement of a preferred option for the purposes of community consultation. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 2 Vibrant, Flexible and Tropical Lifestyle Outcome 2.1 Improved access and connectivity Key Strategies 2.1.3 Manage the road network to meet community needs KEY ISSUES There will be densification of the Fannie Bay North area through rezoning,

increases in yield of proposed developments as well as future possible developments.

This will have an impact through increased traffic as a result of the proposed and future developments, putting pressure on the City of Darwin road network within the area.

The development application for a more intense development at 1 Dick Ward Drive (old Kurringal “flats” site) has been approved. The developers of the site have made it clear that they would object to a public road through the development (Option 2).

A traffic study was undertaken in 2014 which considered a “do nothing” scenario and a new set of traffic signals at the Ross Smith Avenue / Philip Street intersection and a layout can be found in Attachment A of this report.

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A further traffic study was undertaken in 2015 to assess the impacts of the expected traffic on the existing road network through this intensification and to consider further options for possible upgrading measures to address the impacts.

The latest traffic study includes an update of the development yield at two key sites, the redevelopment of the Kurringal “flats” and Sports House sites. The maximum yields in the original traffic study were assumed to be 142 and 122 dwelling units respectively. The revised maximum yields for these redevelopments in the latest traffic study were increased to 160 and 168 dwelling units respectively.

The latest traffic study examined three new traffic management options, which are included as Attachments B, C and D to this report.

The implementation of the recommended option (Option 3) involved the conversion of a portion of public open space to road reserve to facilitate the proposed works.

RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15TS0146 DL:jg entitled Fannie Bay Traffic North

Study, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse Option 3 (Attachment C) as outlined in Report

Number 15TS0146 DL:jg entitled Fannie Bay North Traffic Study, being a new signalised intersection on Dick Ward Drive and the extension of Kurringal Court, for the purposes of Level 2 community consultation.

C. THAT a further report be submitted to Council on the outcomes of the

community consultation process. BACKGROUND It is expected that the area of Fannie Bay bounded by East Point Road, Ross Smith Avenue and Dick Ward Drive (Fannie Bay North) will be subject to densification as the result of rezonings and more intense development at sites such as 1 Dick Ward Drive (Kurringal “flats” site) and 3, 5 and 7 Waratah Crescent (Sports House development). This will result in greater traffic pressures on the existing road network and the need to undertake traffic management upgrading works to cater for the expected development in the area. Traffic studies were undertaken to assess the impacts of the expected traffic on the road network and to determine possible upgrading measures to address the impacts. An initial traffic study was undertaken in 2014 and a further traffic study, exploring additional options for improvement was undertaken in 2015.

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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0146 DL:jg SUBJECT: FANNIE BAY NORTH TRAFFIC STUDY DISCUSSION The traffic studies assessed the impacts of the traffic generated by the existing and maximum permissible development under the current zoning system within the study area (Fannie Bay North). It was determined that upgrading of the existing road network would be required to cater for the ultimate traffic that would be generated in the area. The traffic studies undertaken examine four possible traffic management options as detailed below, in addition to the “do nothing” scenario. The four options and the “do nothing” scenario were assessed for both the morning and afternoon peak traffic flows using VISSIM traffic modelling for the road network within the study area. The parameters assessed were:

Intersection Level of Service (LOS) which is a measure of average delay across all intersection movements during each of the peak hours. A table describing each level of service is provided in the discussion below.

Travel Times which is the average travel time during each of the peak hours along Ross Smith Avenue / Dick Ward Drive, in both directions, between East Point Road and Buntine Drive.

Overall Network Performance which includes average network delay and average network speed during each of the peak hours.

A summary of these parameters, as derived the traffic reports, is provided below. Upgrading Options Do Nothing Option Should these developments proceed but nothing be done to the road network, there would be a Level of Service (LOS) D at the intersections of Ross Smith Avenue with Dick Ward Drive and Philips Street. Option 1A & 1B This option introduces a driveway as a fourth arm to the existing signalised T-intersection at Dick Ward Drive and Ross Smith Avenue. This provides access to the new Kurringal Flats development only. The traffic signal phasing for Option 1A has a dedicated phase for the through and right-turn movements along the major thorough approaches of Dick Ward Drive and Ross Smith Avenue (West). Option 1B has a dedicated phase for the right-turn movements from Dick Ward Drive and Ross Smith Avenue (West) and a dedicated phase for through movements on the same approaches. The layouts of Options 1A and 1B are identical.

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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0146 DL:jg SUBJECT: FANNIE BAY NORTH TRAFFIC STUDY This option would result in a signalised controlled movement for cyclists and pedestrians on the shared path at the new driveway. Option 1 is not recommended as it services the Kurringal Flats development only and would result in a LOS E at the intersections of Ross Smith Avenue with Dick Ward Drive and Philip Street. The estimated cost of this option is $400,000. NOTE that this option exclusively addresses the impacts of the proposed redevelopment at 1 Dick Ward Drive on the surrounding road network and is not a solution that caters for all development within the subject area. Option 2A & 2B A new road has been introduced as a fourth arm to the existing signalised T-intersection at Dick Ward Drive and Ross Smith Avenue. This road extends through the Kurringal Flats development and extends through to Kurringal Court where a basic unsignalised T-intersection has been allowed for. Compared to Option 1, additional turn lanes have been included to accommodate the additional traffic that that would use the intersection to access other parts of the Fannie Bay area. The traffic signal phasing for Option 2A has a dedicated phase for the through and right-turn movements along the major thorough approaches of Dick Ward Drive and Ross Smith Avenue (West). Option 2B has a dedicated phase for the right-turn movements from Dick Ward Drive and Ross Smith Avenue (West) and a dedicated phase for through movements on the same approaches. The layouts of Options 2A and 2B are identical. This option would result in a signalised controlled movement for cyclists and pedestrians on the shared path at the new road intersection. Option 2 is not recommended as it results in a LOS D at the Philip Street / Ross Smith Avenue. Furthermore, the Land Development Corporation has advised that there has been planning for the redevelopment for some time for an integrated residential development, including affordable housing, on the site that this road link is proposed. A contract has been entered into for the sale and development of the site. Should a road be built through the site, there would be the following detrimental effects: There would be a vast reduction in the amount of land available for use as a

result of a road with a standard road reserve width for a suburban street being constructed.

The style and character of the development would be changed. There would be a loss of amenity and a sense of a cohesive community

atmosphere.

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The road will create an alternative route to access other parts of Fannie Bay thus introducing additional traffic on the road that is not related to the development.

There would be a reduction in pedestrian safety. There would be an increase in noise to the adjacent seniors’ village. The estimated cost of this option is $900,000. Option 3 This option involves a new signalised intersection on Dick Ward Drive located at the existing unsignalised intersection with Buntine Road (Fannie Bay Race Course access). A new signalised cross intersection would be created by extending the existing Kurringal Court and connecting it as a fourth arm of the intersection. This provides a new access way to the Fannie Bay area and also has the added benefit of co-ordinating traffic flows to and from the Fannie Bay Race Course on race days. Option 3 is recommended as it improves connectivity for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians as well as taking westbound Fannie Bay traffic away from the Ross Smith Avenue / Dick Ward Drive intersection. It could also assist in controlling traffic on race days. This Option results in a LOS of A or B at all intersections in the network study area, except for a LOS C at the Philip Street / Ross Smith Avenue intersection during the AM peak. This option would result in a signalised controlled movement for cyclists and pedestrians on the shared path at the new road intersection. A new shared path would also be included with the new road extension. The estimated cost of this option is $1,800,000. Option 4 This option was originally proposed and assessed and involved converting the existing unsignalised T-intersection of Ross Smith Avenue with Philip Street to a signalised T-intersection. This would create two signalised intersections within approximately 100 metres of each other with the close proximity representing operational concerns. This option would result in a signalised controlled movement for cyclists and pedestrians on the shared path at Philips Street. Option 4 is not recommended as it results in a Level of Service D at the Ross Smith Avenue / Dick Ward Drive intersection The estimated cost of this original proposal is $700,000. Concepts of Options 1, 2, 3 and 4 are provided at Attachments A, B, C and D of this report respectively.

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D 42 – 56 Minimum required by Department of Transport on NT Government roads

E 56 – 70 Significant congestion expected F 70 or above Worst operation Average Travel Times Average travel times were assessed for both the morning and afternoon peaks for Options 1, 2 and 3. This was for the section of Ross Smith Avenue / Dick Ward Drive between East Point Road and Buntine Drive. Travel times for all options are relatively similar in the northbound direction in both peak hours. In the southbound direction, Option 3 offers an average reduction in travel times of 30 seconds in both peak hours compared to the other options assessed. Overall Network Performance Detailed results of overall network performance can be found in Section 5.4 of Jacobs’ report which is contained in Attachment A to this report. However it was found that Options 2B and 3 had the highest average network speed and lowest average delay per vehicle across the network. Option 1A had the lowest average network speed and highest average delay per vehicle across the network indicating that there would be a high level of congestion if this option was adopted. The advantages and disadvantages of traffic management options 1, 2, 3 and 4 are detailed in the table below as extracted from Jacobs’ report: Option Advantages Disadvantages

1A Cheapest option in terms of construction cost.

Provides direct vehicular access to Kurringal development.

Minor land acquisition requirements in comparison to other options.

Does not provide much benefit to wider network operation.

Does not mitigate congestion along Philips Street.

Increases congestion along Ross Smith Avenue/ Dick Ward Drive.

Unacceptable LOS at intersections of Ross Smith Avenue/ Philip Street and Ross Smith Avenue/ Dick Ward Drive.

1B Cheapest option in terms of construction cost.

Provides direct vehicular access to Kurringal

Requires more land acquisition than Option 1A to accommodate right turn pocket on Dick Ward Drive.

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requirements in comparison to other options.

Provides improved signal operation in comparison to Option 1A.

wider network operation. Does not fully mitigate congestion

along Philips Street. Increases congestion along Ross

Smith Avenue/ Dick Ward Drive.

2A Provides greater connectivity through Fannie Bay development area.

Provides direct vehicular access to Kurringal Flats development.

Reduces traffic volumes along Ross Smith Avenue and Philip Street.

Improves traffic flow along Philip Street and Ross Smith Avenue/ Dick Ward Drive.

Requires significant land acquisition to accommodate turn lanes.

Department of Housing informs that the Kurringal Flats development would not proceed.

Does not fully mitigate congestion along Philips Street.

The Land Development Corporation also advises that: There would be a vast reduction

in the amount of land available for use as a result of a road with a standard road reserve width for a suburban street being constructed.

The style and character of the development would be changed.

There would be a loss of amenity and a sense of a cohesive community atmosphere.


There would be a reduction in pedestrian safety.

There would be an increase in noise to the adjacent seniors’ village.

2B Provides greater connectivity through Fannie Bay development area.

Provides direct vehicular access to Kurringal development.

Reduces traffic volumes along Ross Smith Avenue and Philip Street.

Requires significant land acquisition to accommodate turn lanes.

Department of Housing informs that the Kurringal Flats development would not proceed.

Does not fully mitigate congestion along Philips Street.

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Mitigates congestion along Ross Smith Avenue/ Philip Street.

Provides improved signal operation in comparison to Option 2A.

also advises that: There would be a vast reduction

in the amount of land available for use as a result of a road with a standard road reserve width for a suburban street being constructed.

The style and character of the development would be changed.

There would be a loss of amenity and a sense of a cohesive community atmosphere.


There would be a reduction in pedestrian safety.

There would be an increase in noise to the adjacent seniors’ village.

3 Provides greater connectivity through Fannie Bay development area.

Reduces traffic volumes along Ross Smith Avenue, Philip Street and Dick Ward Drive.


Preferred option in terms of network operation.

Could be used to assist in coordinating traffic flows to the Fannie Bay Race Course on race days.

New road allows increased potential accessibility to existing open space and future increased community use.

Requires conversion of public open space to road reserve and so results in a reduction of open space.

High construction costs due to new road and signal works.

Will increase traffic through Kurringal Court as a result of providing the link to Dick Ward Drive.

4 Provides a solution to deal with all developments in the area

The close proximity of the signalised intersections creates safety of operations concerns as well as a reduced Level of Service.

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Task Status Completion Date

Identify the preferred upgrading option.

Traffic reports have been reviewed and the recommended upgrading option (Option 3) has been identified.

Review Completed August 2015-pending endorsement by Council in September 2015

Community Consultation on the preferred upgrading option.

Report to Council submitted at 2nd Ordinary Meeting on 29/09/15.

Pending Council’s endorsement to proceed to community consultation. Envisage consultation period of 6 weeks.

Adoption of upgrading option by Council for implementation

Further report to Council on the outcomes of the community consultation process required.

After completion of community consultation process.

Creation of a developer contribution plan for the implementation of the preferred option

To be developed based on the adopted upgrading option..

Pending Council adoption of the preferred option and approval to proceed to the creation of a developer contribution plan.

Seek external and internal funding for the upgrading works.

Make submissions to Council’s budget process and seek from the NT and Federal Government funding opportunities.

Submit to Council’s 2016/17 budget process and ongoing for external funding opportunities.

Implement the upgrading works

Undertake detail design, tender and construct the works

Within 2 to 5 years, pending funding availability.

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PAGE: 10 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0146 DL:jg SUBJECT: FANNIE BAY NORTH TRAFFIC STUDY CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Chief Officers Group (7 September 2015) Civil Engineering Officer In preparing this report, the following External Parties were consulted: Jacobs Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment It is intended that a Level 2 community consultation will occur “we will keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge your concerns and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision” for the preferred traffic management option. Key stakeholders, including residents directly affected by the recommended works, will be identified and included in the consultation process accordingly. POLICY IMPLICATIONS Developer Contribution Plans for the upgrading of the road network will likely be administered by the City of Darwin through the development consent process. Council’s Community Consultation Policy will also be required to be followed. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The estimated costs of the proposed upgrades for the various options are: Option 1 $400,000 Option 2 $900,000 Option 3 $1,800,000 Option 4 $700,000 The estimated cost of the preferred Option 3 is $1,800,000. Council will also actively seek grant funds from the Northern Territory and Australian Governments for these works in order to reduce the required financial contribution by Council. It is intended that a Developer Contribution Plan will need to be established by Council to recover a proportion of the cost of these works from current and future developments within the subject area.

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PAGE: 11 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0146 DL:jg SUBJECT: FANNIE BAY NORTH TRAFFIC STUDY RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Implementing appropriate traffic management measures increases the safety of the City of Darwin’s road network for all road users. The Northern Territory Government’s Planning Scheme does allow for the construction of a new road through public open space. The land that the proposed extension of Kurringal Court is located is currently zoned public open space. Some of this public open space would be lost to road reserve and the reduction in public open space may be of concern to the community. Furthermore there is a risk that the increased traffic on Kurringal Court, which is currently a cul-de-sac but is now proposed to become a through road from Dick Ward Drive, will result in complaints and dissatisfaction from residents along that road. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Implementing appropriate traffic management measures will likely result in a safer and more efficient road environment for all road users. Although the implementation of the preferred solution (Option 3) will result in a reduction of community open space-but would increase potential accessibility to the existing open space and future increased community use. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. DROSSO LELEKIS LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER DESIGN PLANNING AND PROJECTS

GENERAL MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE

For enquiries, please contact Drosso Lelekis on 8930 0414 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Option 1 Attachment B: Option 2 Attachment C: Option 3 Attachment D: Option 4

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IMPROVING STRATEGIC LOCAL ROADS INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM - ROUND 2

REPORT No.: 15TS0075 SJ:lc COMMON No.: 3053954 DATE: 29/09/2015

Presenter: Manager Strategy and Outcomes, Sheree Jeeves Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to seek Council endorsement of the projects to be submitted for funding through Round 2 of the Northern Territory Government Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure grant program. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 2 Vibrant, Flexible and Tropical Lifestyle Outcome 2.1 Improved access and connectivity Key Strategies 2.1.3 Manage the road network to meet community needs KEY ISSUES The NT Government Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure program is

to assist local government in improving road infrastructure that supports economic enabling industries, or is of a strategic nature for the community.

The program focuses on delivery of Northern Territory Government Economic strategies outlined in the Framing the Future plan and Northern Territory Economic Development Strategy.

Round 2 of the program has a total of $4 million funding available and is open to all local governments in the Northern Territory. Applications close on Friday 9 October 2015.

Council applied for six projects in Round 1 of the program, being successful in four of the applications receiving a total of $492,500 in funding.

Four projects are recommended for submission through Round 2 of the program.

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PROGRAM - ROUND 2 RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15TS0075 SJ:lc entitled Improving Strategic Local

Roads Infrastructure Program - Round 2, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the following projects for submission to Round 2 of the

Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure Program:

Cavenagh Street and Bennett Street Intersection Upgrade Lee Point Road Engineering Study Fannie Bay Traffic Upgrade Tambling Terrace Pedestrian Crossing

BACKGROUND PREVIOUS DECISION DECISION NO 21\3257 (28/04/15) Funding for Improved Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure Program Report No. 15TS0062 DL:jg (21/04/15) Common No. 3053954

B. THAT Council endorse the following projects for submission for funding to

the Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure Program:

a. Cavenagh Street and Bennett Street Intersection Upgrade b. Engineering Study for Lee Point Road between McMillan’s Road and

Vanderlin Drive c. Urban Feasibility Study for Bradshaw Terrace between Dripstone Road

and Trower Road d. Engineering Study for Nightcliff Road and Progress Drive Intersection e. Traffic Signal Upgrade Program – Years 2 and 3 f. Darwin Bike Plan 2015-2020 Implementation Plan – Years 2 and 3

C. THAT Council note that for Project 5 – Traffic Signal Upgrade Program and

Project 6 – Darwin Bike Plan 2015-2020 Implementation Plan as described in Report Number 15TS0062 DL:jg entitled Funding For Improved Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure Program, a 50/50 funding arrangement would be sought utilising existing approved Council funds for these programs.

DISCUSSION The Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure Program is designed to assist local governments to deliver road infrastructure, strategic and significant projects in their respective areas.

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PROGRAM - ROUND 2 In line with the funding guidelines, transport projects could include but are not limited to:

Feasibility studies, detailed project plans or design work One off capital or new minor works projects Road construction projects

This funding program provides Council with the opportunity to identify strategic transport related infrastructure projects that are either in forward plans or have been identified as key sites to address traffic and road safety issues. Council applied for six projects through Round 1 of the program:

Bradshaw Terrace Urban Feasibility Study $60,000 - successful Engineering Study for Nightcliff Road and Progress Drive Intersection $60,000

- successful Traffic Signal Upgrade $90,000 - successful Darwin Bike Plan 2015-2020 Implementation Plan Years 2 & 3 - successful Cavenagh Street and Bennett Street Intersection Upgrade $1.1M -

unsuccessful Engineering Study for Lee Point Road between McMillan’s Road and

Vanderlin Drive $100,000 – unsuccessful The NT Government has provided feedback that the two unsuccessful projects from Round 1 can be resubmitted into Round 2. It is recommended that the two unsuccessful projects be resubmitted in Round 2 and that the Fannie Bay Traffic Upgrade and Tambling Terrace Pedestrian Crossing also be submitted. 1. Cavenagh Street and Bennett Street Intersection Upgrade This major intersection within the Darwin Central Business District provides a link to the City Centre from one its major arterial roads, Tiger Brennan Drive. Cavenagh Street and Bennett Street intersection is considered a critical transport solution to address traffic safety and congestion in the City Centre. The intersection upgrade will complement the Northern Territory Government’s Tiger Brennan Drive Duplication Project. Consistent with the objectives of the Tiger Brennan Drive Duplication project, this project is designed to improve traffic flow and ease congestion during peak hours, improve travel times from Darwin to Palmerston and the rural areas, and improve traffic safety and pedestrian movements at intersections. In excess of 78,000 vehicles enter the City via this route each week and as a result major congestion occurs at the intersection with Cavenagh Street during peak times. Over the past five years 20 accidents have been recorded at this intersection. Upgrading this intersection will contribute to the broader economic objectives of the Northern Territory Government with local construction jobs and continued investment in key Darwin City Centre projects.

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PROGRAM - ROUND 2 The proposed upgrade for this site focuses on reducing congestion and improving safety with the construction of dedicated left turn lane and a through lane; on Bennett Street inbound. Attachment C provides a draft concept design and identifies some loss of parking in Cavenagh Street east and losses of street trees in Bennett Street inbound. Minimal loss of car parking, estimated to be four bays, is unavoidable however all options will be considered to minimise the impact and retain the amenity of the area. Estimated costs for this project are currently being sought and it is recommended to seek $1M funding from the Improving Strategic Local Roads funding program. Council will contribute $100,000 through design and planning. 2. Lee Point Road Engineering Study - between McMillan’s Road and

Vanderlin Drive This important sub arterial road services a major portion of Darwin’s northern suburbs and the ongoing development of the most northern of these suburbs has increased the volume of traffic utilising this route. Lee Point Road also serves as an alternate route and connector road linking the northern suburbs and regional areas with the airport and the City. The primary objectives of the study will assess transport options taking into consideration ongoing economic growth in the area and safety concerns. A series of traffic issues have been reported along this section of the road over the years, with 37 accidents being recorded since 2010.

It is recommended to seek $100,000 from the Improving Strategic Local Roads funding program to undertake this study.

3. Fannie Bay Traffic Upgrade

The details of the Fannie Bay Traffic Upgrade are being presented in Report Number 15TS0146 Fannie Bay North Traffic Study at this Council meeting. That report is seeking Council endorsement of a preferred upgrade option for the purpose of community consultation. It is recommended that the option endorsed by Council be submitted as a funding application. Due to the timing of the grant program, the application needs to be submitted prior to the community consultation being completed. The submission will focus on high level detail of the project and therefore the funding submission should not be effected by any minor changes arising from the community consultation. Should any major changes arise following the community consultation process, this will be negotiated with the NT Government. The funding application can be withdrawn should the community consultation result in a major change.

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PROGRAM - ROUND 2 4. Tambling Terrace Pedestrian Crossing Concerns have been raised regarding the safety of pedestrians crossing Tambling Terrace when travelling to and from the suburbs of Wanguri and Lyons. Since the establishment of the Lyons subdivision, there has been an increase in both vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area surrounding Tambling Terrace. The recently established Lyons subdivision does not contain a public school and as a result, many students travel from this suburb to the Wanguri Primary School. Some of these students travel via foot or on bicycle and cross Tambling Terrace on route to the school. A review of the intersection and possible pedestrian, connectivity and safety improvements has been undertaken. The review was considered at the Environment & Infrastructure meeting on 22 September 2015 with the treatment presented in Attachment D endorsed for community consultation, Decision Number 21\3740. It is recommended that a funding application be submitted for this project. Due to the timing of the grant program, the application needs to be submitted prior to the community consultation being completed. The submission will provide high level detail of the project and therefore the funding submission should not be effected by any minor changes arising from the community consultation. Should any major changes arise following the community consultation, this will be negotiated with the NT Government. The funding application can be withdrawn should the community consultation result in a major change. It is recommended to apply for the full project cost of $100,000 through the funding program. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Manager Design, Planning and Projects POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The nominated projects have a total estimated value of $3,100,000. A breakdown of the estimated costs for the nominated projects is provided at Attachment B.

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PROGRAM - ROUND 2 RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Approved funding must be used for the purpose identified in the funding guidelines for Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure. City of Darwin would be required to sign a Grant Agreement that defines responsibilities regarding the management of projects, reporting and acquittal of the grant funding. There is a risk for future funding opportunities should Council not meet these obligations. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. SHEREE JEEVES LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER STRATEGY AND OUTCOMES


For enquiries, please contact Luccio Cercarelli on 89300581 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Letter from Minister for Transport informing Council that the funding

round is open Attachment B: Project funding breakdown Attachment C: Draft design concept – Cavenagh St and Bennett St Intersection Attachment D: Tambling Terrace Pedestrian Crossing Layout Plan

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$1,100,000 $1,000,000 $100,000

Lee Point Road Engineering Study $100,000 $100,000 $0

Fannie Bay Traffic Upgrade* $1,800,000 $900,000 $900,000**

Tambling Terrace Pedestrian Crossing

$100,000 $100,000 $0

TOTAL $3,100,000 $2,100,000 $1,000,000

*The costing provided is based on the recommended option presented to Council in Report Number15TS0146. Should Council endorse a different option this will be varied accordingly.

**Developer contribution plans will be established to cover majority of Council’s contribution, however there may need to be additional Council funds provided which will be considered through the budget process.

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COUNCIL RESPONSES TO LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATIONS - SEPTEMBER 2015

REPORT No.: 15C0119 CB:kl COMMON No.: 3198011 DATE: 29/09/2015

Presenter: Recreation and Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator, Clare Beacham Approved: General Manager Community & Cultural Services,

Anna Malgorzewicz PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present to Council for consideration, responses to Liquor Licence Applications. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.4 Improved relations with all levels of government and significant stakeholders Key Strategies 1.4.2 Play an active role in strategic and statutory planning processes KEY ISSUES Council has been advised by the Director-General, Gambling and Licensing

Services, Department of Business of five liquor licence applications for comment during the period 4 September - 22 September 2015.

Council received one application for comment from an existing premise for a permanent variation to change the licence endorsement from Authority “Restaurant” to Authority “On-Licence”.

Council received four new liquor licences applications for comment. The applications are for new businesses, two function centres and two cafés.

This report details City of Darwin Officers’ responses to the Northern Territory Government for the above licence applications.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 15C0119 CB:kl SUBJECT: COUNCIL RESPONSES TO LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATIONS -

SEPTEMBER 2015 RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15C0119 CB:kl entitled Council Responses to Liquor

Licence Applications - September 2015, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the letter to the Director-General of Licensing at

Attachment A to Report Number 15C0119 CB:kl entitled Council Responses to Liquor Licence Applications – September 2015, noting Council supports the application from Palms City Resort.

C. THAT Council endorse the letters to the Director-General of Licensing at

Attachment B to Report Number 15C0119 CB:kl entitled Council Responses to Liquor Licence Applications – September 2015, noting Council has no objection to the applications from NT Entertainment Solutions Pty Ltd, Horizen Café Operations Pty Ltd, Fannie Bay Cool Spot Pty Ltd and Monte's Lounge Darwin Pty Ltd.

BACKGROUND City of Darwin received five liquor licence applications for comment during the period 4 September - 22 September 2015. Considerations under the Liquor Act Licensing NT has advised City of Darwin that the following sections of the Liquor Act are relevant to these applications:

Under section 32A(5) of the Liquor Act, “If the application relates to premises within the area of a shire council or a regional council, the Director-General must, as soon as reasonably practicable, inform the CEO of the council that the application has been made.” Grounds For Objection Under Section 47F(2) Of The Liquor Act Pursuant to Section 47F(2) of the Liquor Act, an objection may only be made on the grounds that the grant of the licence may or will adversely affect: (a) The amenity of the neighbourhood where the premises the subject of

the application are or will be located; or (b) Health, education, public safety or social conditions in the community. Under Section 32A(2) of the Liquor Act, where the Director-General deems that the notice of publication is not required, such as the Palm City Resort application, Section 47F does not apply. The Director-General may seek advice from stakeholders, but an objection under Section 47F(2) is not available as the application is not required to be publicised.

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SEPTEMBER 2015 DISCUSSION Liquor Licence Applications that City of Darwin Officers recommend Council support. Council has received an application from an existing premise for a permanent variation to change the licence endorsement from Authority “Restaurant” to Authority “On-Licence”. No Council owned or controlled land is affected by the above proposal. As the Director-General deemed that notice of publication was not required an objection under Section 47F(2) is not available, Council is requested to provide comment on the application as a stakeholder. A response to this application is provided in Attachment A to this report. Applicant Description of Application

Palms City Resort 64 The Esplanade, Darwin

Permanent Variation to Licence Conditions. The applicant is requesting a permanent change in the licence endorsement from Authority “Restaurant” to Authority “On-Licence”. This change is requested to enable room service in a limited amount of 6 ready to drink (RTD) beverages or a bottle of wine, per day to hotel guests for consumption in their room, and to facilitate a mobile “Pool Bar” in addition to the current restaurant bar. There is no proposed change of trading hours from the existing Monday – Sunday 11.30am – 02.00am. No Council owned or controlled land is affected by the proposal.

Liquor Licence Applications that City of Darwin Officers cannot identify any reason that would be grounds for objection under Section 47F(2) of the Liquor Act. Council has received four applications for new liquor licences. The applications are for new businesses, two function centres and two cafés. Responses to these applications are provided in Attachment B to this report.

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SEPTEMBER 2015 Applicant Description of Application

NT Entertainment Solutions Pty Ltd “The Venue at Fannie Bay” 3/13 Fannie Bay Place, Fannie Bay

Application for new Liquor Licence. The applicant is requesting an “On Licence” liquor licence to operate a Function Centre on the premises for the purposes of functions, private parties, corporate events and performing arts events. The applicant is proposing liquor be sold via bar services and/or table service from 12:00 Noon – 12:00 midnight, seven days per week. The applicant is proposing clients will have four options for supplying liquor to function guests:

1. Purchasing a beverage package 2. Pre-paid credit on the bar 3. Bar tab to be paid at the end of the function 4. Individual purchases by guests

The type of liquor proposed to be provided is light, mid-strength and heavy beer in cans and stubbies, pre-mixed cans, ciders, red and white wine by glass or piccolo bottle, bottled spirits and measured pourers. No Council owned or controlled land is affected by the proposal.

Horizen Café Operations Pty Ltd “Horizen Café” 6 Carey Street, Darwin

Application for new Liquor Licence. The applicant is requesting a “Private Hotel” liquor licence for the proposed premises to be known as the Horizen Café located within the Ramada Suites Zen Quarter. The applicant is proposing the sale of alcohol to hotel guests in a restaurant/ café with alfresco area on the third floor of the building, room service and one function room on the 16th floor. Liquor is only for consumption on the premises and will be ancillary to a meal in the restaurant/café and alfresco area. The applicant is proposing liquor to be sold between the hours of 10:00am – 23:59pm, seven days per week.

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No Council owned or controlled land is affected by the proposal.

Fannie Bay Cool Spot Pty Ltd “Foreshore Café & Restaurant” 259 Casuarina Drive, Nightcliff

Application for new Liquor Licence. The applicant is requesting a “Restaurant“ liquor licence for the proposed premises to be known as the Foreshore Café & Restaurant located at 259 Casuarina Drive, Nightcliff. The concept of the premises will be that of a café/restaurant with dining and alfresco facilities where Liquor may be sold for consumption on the premises ancillary to a meal. The premise will offer all day dining with full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Sale of liquor for consumption on or at the licensed premises will be ancillary to a meal. There will be no takeaway sales from the premises. Trading hours for the sale and consumption of liquor on or at the premises will be from 10:00am hours until 22:00pm hours, Sunday to Thursday and 10:00am hours until 23:00pm hours Friday and Saturday. The Foreshore Café & Restaurant is being developed on Council land, an agreement to lease has been signed, and a final lease will be executed once the certificate of occupancy is issued following construction.

Monte's Lounge Darwin Pty Ltd “Henry’s on Cullen” 1/52 Marina Boulevard, Cullen Bay

Application for new Liquor Licence. The applicant is requesting an “On Licence“ liquor licence for the proposed premises to be known as the Henry’s on Cullen located at 1/52 Marina Boulevard, Cullen Bay. The business proposed to be conducted on the premises will be in the nature of a Function Centre for functions, private parties and corporate events. Trading hours for the sale and consumption of liquor on the premises will be from 10:00am hours until 02:00am hours (the following day), seven days a week. No Council owned or controlled land is affected by the proposal.

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SEPTEMBER 2015 CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Manager Recreation, Events & Customer Services Manager Business Services Manager Design, Planning and Projects Planning Officer Property Officer Manager Darwin Safer City Project In preparing this report, the following External Parties were consulted: Senior Compliance Officer – Investigations, Gambling and Licensing Services,

Department of Business POLICY IMPLICATIONS Relevant Council policies, if applicable, are noted in individual letter responses. City of Darwin Policy No. 011 - Outdoor Dining determines the criteria to be applied for applications for outdoor dining areas licensed for the sale and consumption of alcohol. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Nil RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Risk, legal and legislative implications, if applicable, are noted in individual letter responses. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil

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SEPTEMBER 2015 COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. CLARE BEACHAM ANNA MALGORZEWICZRECREATION AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE COORDINATOR


SERVICES For enquiries, please contact Anna Malgorzewicz on 89300633 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Draft letter to the Director-General noting Council’s support for the

application. Attachment B: Draft letters to the Director-General that cannot identify any

reasons that would be grounds for objection under Section 47F(2) of the Liquor Act.

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30 September 2015 Please quote: 3198011 AM:cb

Dear Director-General

Permanent Variation To Liquor Licence Application - Palms City Resort

At the 2nd Ordinary Council meeting on 29 September 2015, Council considered the above liquor licence application.

Council wishes to advise it supports the application from Palms City Resort for permanent variation to change their liquor licence endorsement from Authority “Restaurant” to Authority “On-Licence”.

Yours sincerely

ANNA MALGORZEWICZ GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES

Director-General Gambling and Licensing Services GPO BOX 1154 DARWIN NT 0801

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LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - MONTE'S LOUNGE DARWIN PTY LTD “HENRY’S ON CULLEN”


Council wishes to advise it has not identified any reason that would be grounds for objection under Section 47F(2) of the Liquor Act for the application for new “On-Licence” liquor licence.

Yours sincerely



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LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - HORIZEN CAFÉ OPERATIONS PTY LTD


Council wishes to advise it has not identified any reason that would be grounds for objection under Section 47F(2) of the Liquor Act for the application for a new “Private Hotel” liquor licence.

Yours sincerely



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LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - FANNIE BAY COOL SPOT PTY LTD “FORESHORE CAFÉ & RESTAURANT”


Council wishes to advise it has not identified any reason that would be grounds for objection under Section 47F(2) of the Liquor Act for the application for a new “On-Licence” liquor licence.

Yours sincerely



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LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - NT ENTERTAINMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD “THE VENUE AT FANNIE BAY”


Council wishes to advise it has not identified any reason that would be grounds for objection under Section 47F(2) of the Liquor Act for the application for a new “On-Licence” liquor licence.

Yours sincerely



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NIGHTCLIFF CAFE UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2015

REPORT No.: 15TS0169 LC:jw COMMON No.: 2091683 DATE: 29/09/2015

Presenter: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli Approved: Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Dowd PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update regarding works on Lot 8657 Casuarina Drive, Nightcliff being the Nightcliff Café and Stage 1 Master Plan. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.2 Desirable places and open spaces for people Key Strategies 1.2.4 Provide for diversity of uses and experiences in public places and open

spaces KEY ISSUES In December 2014 Council resolved to proceed with the construction of the

Nightcliff Café and implementation of Stage 1 of the Nightcliff Foreshore Master Plan on Lot 8657, Casuarina Drive, Nightcliff.

The café building is progressing with forty percent of the works completed. Infrastructure works for services are ongoing; with additional works required by

Power and Water Corporation (PWC) for connection into the Sewer Network. Construction works for Stage 1 of the Master Plan has commenced with the first

stage of works being the shared pathway along the foreshore.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0169 LC:jw SUBJECT: NIGHTCLIFF CAFE UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2015 RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15TS0169 LC:jw entitled Nightcliff Cafe Update -

September 2015, be received and noted. B. THAT pursuant to Section 128 of the Local Government Act, Council agree

to vary the budget to provide for an expenditure of $35,000 (GST exclusive) relating to the Nightcliff Café additional Power Water Corporation sewer works, to be loan funded through the asset refurbishment replacement reserve.

BACKGROUND On 9 December 2014 Council resolved the following regarding the Master Plan and Nightcliff Café: DECISION NO.21\2893 (09/12/14) Master Plan Lot 8657 - Nightcliff Foreshore Report No. 14TS0305 LC:jw (09/12/14) Common No. 2191683 A. THAT Report Number 14TS0305 LC:jw entitled Master Plan Lot 8657 -

Nightcliff Foreshore, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the Master Plan for Lot 8657 Nightcliff Foreshore being

Attachment B to Report Number 14TS0305. C. THAT Council undertake Stage 1 works as described within the Master Plan for

Lot 8657 – Nightcliff Foreshore over the 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 financial years, subject to available budget.

DECISION NO.21\2894 (09/12/14) Nightcliff Foreshore Cafe - Design and Construction Report No. 14TS0304 LC:jw (09/12/14) Common No. 2091683 A. THAT Report Number 14TS0304 LC:jw entitled Nightcliff Foreshore Cafe -

Design and Construction, be received and noted. B. THAT Council approves the design concept for the Nightcliff Foreshore Café as

described in Attachment A to Report Number 14TS0304 LC:jw entitled Nightcliff Foreshore Cafe - Design and Construction.

C. THAT Council proceeds with the design and construction of the Nightcliff

Foreshore Café for a total capital cost of $1.5 million (GST Exclusive) as described within Report Number 14TS0304 LC:jw entitled Nightcliff Foreshore Cafe - Design and Construction.

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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0169 LC:jw SUBJECT: NIGHTCLIFF CAFE UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2015 DISCUSSION Nightcliff Café Building The status of the construction programme is forty percent completed.

Foundation works, under slab services, walls and structural steel for the dining and kitchen areas are complete.

Assembly and installation of the structural steel for the alfresco roof is underway and is due for completion in the third week of September.

Headworks such as power, water and gas is 90% completed. Variation Application – Development Permit DP15/0285 An application has been made to the Development Consent Authority (DCA) for changes to the roofing colour and installation of solar panels at the Nightcliff Café. The purpose of the variation is to provide an environmentally friendly roofing design that incorporates a non-reflective light coloured roof, as well as solar panels that will increase the sustainability of the design. A response from this variation application is expected within 4 weeks. Administrative Sub-Division Application Council is required to obtain an administrative sub division for the purpose of implementing the café lease, Council lodged a development application with Development Assessment Services for this purpose in July 2015. The Development Consent Authority (DCA) has determined, in accordance with section 53(a) of the Planning Act, to grant consent to the proposal to use and develop the land on lot 8657, 259 Casuarina Drive, Nightcliff for the purpose of a subdivision for a lease in excess of 12 years. Development Permit DP15/0551 was issued on the 15 September 2015. Sewer Works PWC has advised an alternative sewer connection is required, for their approval for the sewer and waste discharged into PWC network as part of the Nightcliff Café development. The upgrading of all services was considered as part of the original request for proposal (RFP) for the design and construction of the Nightcliff Café however PWC has further analysed the sewer infrastructure within the area of the Nightcliff Café and advised that the sewer network is at maximum capacity.

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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0169 LC:jw SUBJECT: NIGHTCLIFF CAFE UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2015 The sewer network congestion issue was not previously raised by PWC during the concept development or the exhibition period for the development of the café with the Development Consent Authority. They require the sewer from the café be discharged away from the congested area of their network. Specifically an additional 140 metres of sewer needs to be installed. The additional work will result in further costs to the construction of the Nightcliff Café, with the works estimated to cost in the order of $34,393.64 (Excluding GST) The cost of the additional sewer works required by PWC does not form part of the original scope or contract to construct the Nightcliff Café. Due to the works required by PWC the sewer network is now required to be directed towards an existing public toilet sewer pit located near the Exeloo adjacent to Jacaranda Street. This is an existing pit to service the adjacent public toilets and records indicate that the pit was constructed more than 30 years ago. The condition of the pit has been assessed and it has been determined that upgrades are required. These upgrades would be required despite the Nightcliff Café connection and form part of managing the asset. It has been determined that the condition of the pit is resulting in closure of the public toilet due to failures. It is timely and good asset management that this pit be upgraded regardless of the Nightcliff Café and these works have been programmed to occur as part of Council’s normal budget and asset management programs. The cost of the pit and associated infrastructure works is estimated at $31,000 and will be funded by existing 2015/2016 budget. Café Fit Out works The fit out of the Nightcliff Café does not form part of Council works, this is the responsibility of the Lessee. It is understood the Lessee has completed design documentation for the fit out and is in the process of appointing a builder for the fit out work. The Lessee has an obligation to undertake a minimum of $500,000 of fit out. It has been requested that they provide final fit out plans and associated costs prior to proceeding. Master Plan for Lot 8657

Construction of the shared pathway along the foreshore in front of the pool is progressing.

Site works for the Master plan are being coordinated for completion at the same time, as the Café building.

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PAGE: 5 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0169 LC:jw SUBJECT: NIGHTCLIFF CAFE UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2015

Image: Alfresco Roof Assembly, September 2015 CONSULTATION PROCESS Council’s webpage is being updated regarding the project. A media launch occurred regarding the construction of the building on 3rd of July 2015 Council officers continue to liaise with mobile food vendors as required regarding the construction program. In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Manager Design, Planning and Projects Team Coordinator Capital Works Capital Works Coordinator In preparing this report, the following external parties were consulted:

Power and Water Corporation – Water Division Ray Laurence Constructions Lucid Consulting Australia Xylem water solutions

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PAGE: 6 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0169 LC:jw SUBJECT: NIGHTCLIFF CAFE UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2015 POLICY IMPLICATIONS The following policies are relevant to this report and can be viewed at www.darwin.nt.gov.au City of Darwin Policy Number 023 – Borrowing Policy BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Council has approved $1.5 million for the construction of the Nightcliff Café. It is recommended the cost of the additional sewer works required to connect the Nightcliff Cafe, $35,000 be funded via increasing the loan for the Nightcliff Café project. This brings the total Nightcliff Café project to a cost of $1,535,000 of which $1,385,000 will be loan funded through the Asset Refurbishment & Replacement Reserve (pursuant to the Surplus Funds Policy) and may increase the payback period slightly. The sewer pit upgrade works located at the Nightcliff foreshore public toilet will be funded from the 2015/2016 toilet block and refurbishment capital works program at an estimated value of $31,000. Stage 1 works of the Master Plan will be funded from existing programs and budget allocations. The lessee is required to undertake a fit-out to a minimum value of $500,000. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Unforseen project delays may defer the café opening date. Should this occur they will be managed and Council will be kept informed. Council is required to enter into a Sewer Rising Main agreement with PWC. There will be disruption to users of the area during construction and reasonable efforts are being undertaken to minimise this. Council executed an agreement for Lease on 24 December 2014 with Fannie Bay Cool Spot Pty Ltd. The agreement provides that the agreement may be rescinded by either Council or Cool Spot, by giving notice in writing to the other, if:

Council has not obtained a certificate of occupancy in respect of the building to

be erected as part of the premises by 30 June 2016.

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PAGE: 7 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0169 LC:jw SUBJECT: NIGHTCLIFF CAFE UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2015 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS The works will result in more accessible open space, improved traffic, bike and pedestrian infrastructure and improved urban amenity for the community. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. LUCCIO CERCARELLI BRENDAN DOWDGENERAL MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

For enquiries, please contact Luccio Cercarelli on 89300581 or email: [email protected]

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PARAP LEISURE AND SPORTS CENTRE - STAGE ONE - SEPTEMBER 2015 UPDATE

REPORT No.: 15C0117 AM:kl COMMON No.: 2918032 DATE: 29/09/2015

Presenter: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, Anna Malgorzewicz Approved: Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Dowd PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a status report on the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre – Stage One. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 2 Vibrant, Flexible and Tropical Lifestyle Outcome 2.3 Increased sport, recreation and leisure experiences Key Strategies 2.3.2 Position Darwin as a host centre for local, national and international sport and

other events KEY ISSUES Monthly update reports will be provided to Council on this major project. A Project Brief has been prepared including specifications for a Regional Level

FINA compliant pool that can also achieve National Level compliance with temporary additions. Attachment A.

Swimming Australia has endorsed the specifications. An intensive program of broad community engagement will be undertake during

October to identify community aspirations and needs to inform additional community facilities to be incorporated in the redevelopment.

A further report will be provided to Council in November 2015 for consideration as part of the 2016/2017 budget process.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 15C0117 AM:kl SUBJECT: PARAP LEISURE AND SPORTS CENTRE - STAGE ONE - SEPTEMBER

2015 UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15C0117 AM:kl entitled Parap Leisure And Sports

Centre - Stage One - September 2015 Update, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the Parap Leisure And Sports Centre - Stage One

Project Brief, including the FINA specifications, at Attachment A, to Report Number 15C0117 AM:kl entitled Parap Leisure And Sports Centre - Stage One - September 2015 Update.

BACKGROUND DECISION NO.21\3660 Parap Leisure and Sports Centre - Stage One - August Update Report No. 15C0100 MG:kl (25/08/15) Common No. 2918032 A. THAT Report Number 15C0100 AM:kl entitled Parap Leisure And Sports

Centre - Stage One - August Update, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the level of FINA compliance for the new aquatic

facilities at the Parap Pool Redevelopment as “Regional Level”. C. THAT a further report is prepared regarding the scope of additional

community facilities as part of the Parap Pool Redevelopment Project for consideration as part of the 2016/2017 Budget.

DISCUSSION The City of Darwin has secured matched funding assistance from the Australian Government National Stronger Regions Fund toward the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre – Stage One redevelopment project. Stage One includes the includes demolition of the existing aquatic infrastructure and ancillary structures to be replaced with a 50m FINA compliant pool, a 25m multipurpose pool and ancillary infrastructure and services. Existing amenity buildings, including the change rooms, kiosk and pool manager’s office will remain. The redeveloped facility will also need to meet the aquatic recreational, training and competition needs of the Darwin community over the next 30 – 50 years. Consequently, it is imperative that the new water bodies are designed in such a way as to support learn-to-swim, recreational sport and leisure activities. In addition, appropriate and contemporary aquatic play and recreation facilities will also be a major supplementary element of the redevelopment. An intensive program of community engagement will be undertaken throughout October 2015 to identify additional elements that meet community leisure needs and aspirations. This will be the subject of a further report to Council in November 2015.

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2015 UPDATE The attached Project Brief includes the necessary specifications to achieve regional level FINA compliance. The specifications have been prepared in consultation with Swimming Australia. The addition of temporary seating and specialist equipment will also enable the facility to achieve national level FINA compliance when and if required. The listed specifications will enable the facility to host the following events;

Australian Championships; Australian Open Water Swimming Championships; Australian Age Championships; Australian Age Multi Disability Championships; Australian Short Course Championships Australian Masters Games. Australian Youth Olympic Festival. Grand Prix Series; Trans Tasman Series State Teams Championships Australian University Games

The planned opening date for the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre – Stage One is 30 July 2017. Key milestone dates for the project are:

Planning Process 22 January 2016 Tender Awarded 30 June 2016 Pool User Relocation 6 June 2016 Construction Phase 1 July 2016 – 28 July 2017 Re-opening Ceremony 30 July 2017

A high level GANNT Chart is contained in Attachment A. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Acting Manager Community Development Arts and Cultural Development Coordinator Community Development Officer Manager Recreation, Events and Customer Services Project Control Group In preparing this report, the following External Parties were consulted: Swimming Australia Swimming NT

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2015 UPDATE POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Council has secured funding of $4.48M through the National Stronger Regions Fund. The City of Darwin has committed a matching contribution of $4.48M toward the project. An additional allocation towards the project will be sought to provide additional community leisure facilities. A further report will be provided to Council in November 2015 following an intensive community engagement process. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS The design will take into consideration water and energy efficiency measures in accordance with Council Policy No. 059 Climate Change, subject to available budget. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. ANNA MALGORZEWICZ BRENDAN DOWDGENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES


For enquiries, please contact Anna Malgorzewicz on 89300633 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Parap Leisure and Sports Centre - Stage One Project Brief

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PARAP LEISURE AND SPORTS CENTRE

STAGE ONE

PROJECT BRIEF

Parap Pool, 30 April 1960. Image courtesy of the Lois & Geoff Helyar Collection, Northern Territory Library.

September 2015

ATTACHMENT A

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Darwin has secured matched funding assistance from the Australian Government National Stronger Regions Fund toward the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre – Stage One redevelopment project. Stage One includes the removal of existing aquatic infrastructure to be replaced with a 50m FINA compliant pool, a 25m multipurpose pool and ancillary infrastructure and services. Scheduled to open in July 2017, the redeveloped facility will also need to meet the aquatic recreational, training and competition needs of the Darwin community over the next 30 – 50 years.

2. BACKGROUND

The City of Darwin owns and operates three community swimming pools – Nightcliff Pool, Casuarina Pool and Parap Pool. The Parap Pool is located on Lot 5292, Town of Darwin, 77 Ross Smith Avenue, Parap. The land is zoned OR (Organised Recreation) and the parcel occupies a total area of 3.8 hectares. Parap Pool was constructed in 1960, is an open air design and the complex provides the following;

• a partially shaded 55 yard, seven lane swimming pool with hydro-lift for all abilities access;

• a diving board at the deepest end (3.7 metre depth); • shaded toddler’s pool; • playground; • change room facilities; • kiosk; • pool management office; • electric bbq (free of charge); • bicycle parking; and • carpark.

There is also a domestic residence on the site, formerly a caretaker’s residence. This building is in a state of very poor repair and is untenanted. The City of Darwin does not plan to refurbish this residence. The Parap Pool has provided local residents and visitors with aquatic recreation opportunities for 55 years. However, the facility is degraded and outdated and does not meet contemporary aquatic recreation or competition and training needs. The City of Darwin has determined the Parap Pool is suitable for redevelopment and this decision is supported by:

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• its central location in relation to the Darwin central activities district, the northern suburbs, schools, transport infrastructure, access to accommodation options and the Stuart Highway;

• the capacity of the existing site for expansion of development due to vacant Council owned land adjacent to the facility; and

• the need to provide a significant aquatic and recreation centre in a high profile location.

3. PROJECT SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES In 2002 the City of Darwin commenced the process of strategically planning for the future development of its three community swimming pools. In 2010, with financial assistance from the Northern Territory Government, the City of Darwin engaged a consultant to prepare the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre Master Plan. The Master Plan is comprised of three stages. In 2014 Council developed a Stage One proposal for the redevelopment of the Parap Pool that would replace the ageing aquatic facilities and provide new FINA compliant infrastructure consisting of two new water bodies - 50m and 25m pools. The complex is intended to deliver training and competition needs at a fully flexible FINA compliant regional level, with the ability to value add additional temporary elements to achieve state/national level compliance, on an as needs basis. As high level FINA compliant facilities have been developed in close proximity to Darwin interstate (Cairns, Rockhampton) and in the region (Port Morseby), and given the level of competition between venues to host significant events, it is strategic and prudent for the City of Darwin to position itself within the competitive swimming landscape and deliver a fully flexible regional facility in the tropics. This will provide an important point of differentiation and competitive edge for the facility in the contemporary and future context. To ensure the redevelopment fulfils the social and recreational needs of the local community and visitors, who comprise the majority of users throughout the year, it is imperative that the new water bodies are designed in such a way as to support learn-to-swim, recreational sport and leisure activities. In addition, appropriate and contemporary aquatic play and recreation facilities should also be a major supplementary element of the redevelopment. The Parap Pool will need to be strategically positioned within the total leisure aquatic landscape in greater Darwin.

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3.1 Scope of Works and FINA Specifications Parap Leisure and Sports Centre – Stage One includes demolition of the existing aquatic infrastructure and ancillary structures. Existing amenity buildings, including the change rooms, kiosk and pool manager’s office will remain. The redevelopment will also require additional storage capacity within the facility. Currently the former water slide plant room is utilised by stakeholders as a storage facility. The replacement water bodies and adjacent areas will be required to include the following features to achieve the desired regional FINA compliance:

Main Pool • 51.25m multi-purpose outdoor pool (to accommodate moveable

bulkhead with touch pads in place). This will enable multiple pool configurations to accommodate 50m training and competition events, two 25m pools for lap swimming, water polo, learn-to-swim or water play recreation activities;

• Pool width to be 25.4 metres. This will accommodate 10 lanes at 2.5 metres wide and two buffer zones 0.2 metres wide outside the first and last lanes. Pool design also needs to accommodate an additional access ramp that supports universal access;

• Pool tank depth to be a maximum of 2 metres for a distance of 31.25 metres, before graduating to a depth of 1.35 metres. This graduation pattern will enable the pool to be configured to a water polo or short distance competition pool;

• Starting Platforms. 10 non-slip platforms at each end. One set fixed at the deep end and one removable set that can be fixed into sockets on the moveable bulkhead. This will enable the diving blocks to be used with the bulkhead set in long course or short course mode;

• Moveable Bulkhead. To extend the full width of the pool and to serve as an end wall when the bulkhead is moved to adjust pool length. The bulkhead must also be able to accommodate the mounting of touch pads and starting platforms;

• Walls. Must be right angles to the pool length and water surface extending to 300mm above the water line;

• Turn Indicators. Backstroke flags at 1.8 metres above water line and 5 metres from end walls. Plugs for false start poles at 15 metres from end walls;

• Lane Ropes. In colour codes and marking styles to meet FINA standards;

• Timing System. Conduit, wiring and pits to be set into new concourse between control room and side of pool end bulkheads to enable timing equipment to be unplugged and stored in suitable environment for protection of assets;

• PA System. Control and volume adjustment to be located inside the Pool Manager’s Office;

• Spectator Seating. In-situ seating for 600 with lawn areas surrounding will provide for the majority of events, including school carnivals, affiliated

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club competitions, etc. From time to time the complex will need to accommodate seating capacity for up to 2,200 patrons. A multi-use area, suitable to accommodate temporary seating needs to be incorporated adjacent to the main pool;

• Competition Control and Storage. A multi-purpose facility adjacent to the main pool to accommodate competition control, systems (timing), storage and plant;

• Marshalling. To be accommodated in multi-purpose areas adjacent to the main pool;

• Clubrooms. This FINA requirement will be accommodated through use of existing facilities;

• Lighting. Minimum even spread of 400 lux over pool surface increasing to 600 lux at start and turn points;

• Shading. A flexible shade structure must extend over the entire pool surface area; and

• Storage. Capacity to house removable equipment, stakeholder equipment and materials.

Secondary Pool • 25m multi-purpose heated outdoor pool. The pool will be used for

swimmer warm up and cool down, and during non-competition periods, will be a program pool supporting aqua-aerobics, learn-to-swim and Royal Life Saving NT programs;

• Pool width to be a maximum 15 metres. This will accommodate 6 lanes. Pool design also needs to accommodate an additional access ramp that supports universal access;

• Pool tank depth to be a maximum of 1.8 metres graduating to a depth of 1.2 metres to enable provision for learn to swim, aqua aerobics, etc; and

• Shading. A shade structure must extend over the entire pool surface area.

In order to achieve FINA compliance, independent bodies of water will require filtration separation. The current plant room will require replacement with either new duplicate or a single multi-purpose facility that can accommodate co-located plant in addition to other FINA compliance requirements, such as storage and competition control. 4. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS In addition to achieving FINA compliance requirements, the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre – Stage One redevelopment project must also fulfil the health and recreational needs of the local community and visitors and Council’s high standards for environmental sustainability, social participation and access and community connectivity and meaning.

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The design needs to consider and respond to the physical, social, cultural and access needs of the community. This will include providing a choice of activities for all ages and abilities; considering water temperature, quality and depth; providing shade and screening throughout the complex; places to relax, meet or be active; a place where people feel safe and their privacy and modesty are supported; places to make noise, places to be quiet; places to hold a function, party or event, including after-hours; and a venue that is easy to get to, park a car, secure a bike or a scooter. The Stage One design will also need to take the following requirements into consideration. 4.1 Community Recreation and Socialisation The current complex caters to local schools, swimming clubs, disability organisations and recreational users drawn from an extensive catchment area. During the 2014 calendar year, there were more than 203,000 patron visits to the facility. Future facility design considerations will also need to take into account the varied needs of the community. A wet deck or water play area for toddlers will be required to replace the toddlers’ pool. Similarly, ageing playground equipment will need to be replaced with contemporary play equipment, possibly co-located and undercover with the adjacent wet deck or similar. The redeveloped facility will also need to be positioned within the greater Darwin recreation aquatic facilities and consideration should be given to the provision of additional water play facilities such as inflatable water play equipment, wave boxes or surf pools. A program of community consultation is currently underway to identify a range of additional community facility options for consideration. Opportunity to provide spaces and facilities for non-aquatic activity should also be canvassed and considered. For example, an undercover synthetic surface open area could support Pilates or Yoga classes, after-hours events and functions, or transition into a marshalling area for competitive swimming meets during the year. Shaded areas for seating, reading, relaxing, or enjoying a bbq will also need to be provided. The facility is intended to support competitive swimming but will also hold an important place in community life, and families and social groups will be encouraged to visit and use the venue for a range of social situations – children’s birthday parties; a place to meet and connect; a safe place to be on your own and read a book. Additional elements such as stationary exercise equipment and adult play (chess, board games, etc) should also be incorporated as part of the canvas of the facility.

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4.2 Universal Access Council is committed to ensuring equitable access to its services, facilities and programs by people of all ages, cultures and abilities. All design specifications must consider access for people with disabilities or those people who require mobility assistance. Access ramps to provide universal access to both new bodies of water are required design elements. A portable hydro-lift, servicing both bodies of water, is also a requirement. Additional community recreational facilities, play equipment and seating and leisure elements, should also take into consideration mobility and access and cultural needs. The venue should aim to provide a benchmark in Darwin for the provision of dignified, universal access to all elements of the facility. Whilst existing office and amenity buildings will not be demolished as part of this stage of the redevelopment, as all new water bodies will achieve the highest levels of universal access, there are very strong grounds for ensuring ancillary facilities, such as toilets and change rooms are fitted-out and operate to similarly high accessibility and user needs standards. 4.3 Environmental Sustainability The design of the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre – Stage One will take into consideration water and energy efficiency measures in accordance with Council Policy No. 059 Climate Change. Pool water heating, water loss through evaporation, shading, lighting, power supply and generation, systems, filtration and landscape design and species selections will all be important inclusions in the overall assessment to achieve the greatest levels of environmental sustainability. 5. OTHER DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 5.1 Existing Infrastructure The Parap Pool has undergone a number of upgrades and equipment additions. In 1985 improvements were made to the change room facilities and kiosk. It is intended existing amenity buildings, including the change rooms, kiosk and pool manager’s office will remain and be utilised as part of the redevelopment. However, the stage one redevelopment should also present opportunities to upgrade these facilities commensurate with the high design and access standards of the new elements. As noted above, key among these considerations are the upgrade of change room and toilet facilities to ensure these meet contemporary accessibility standards, cultural and family needs.

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5.2 Heritage and History Public swimming pools, particularly those of exceptional or notable design, hold a very special place in community memory and popular culture. The Parap Pool is not a heritage listed place, though it occupies a prominent place in the psyche and cultural memory of old and new Darwin. Its development and opening was a much anticipated and important development for a young and aspiring community. Its water depth (3.7 metres) and corresponding diving tower, later to become a diving board, have been a much celebrated element for decades. Over the years, pleasure additions have been trialled and removed, including water slides and tunnels. Recognising and capturing this community value will be incorporated in project planning and delivery. The City of Darwin will undertake a community history project prior to the closure of the Parap Pool. This project will not impact on project construction phases but will be incorporated in future public art responses as part of the final overall design and delivery of the facility at opening. It is important to recognise that the Parap Pool provides a tangible link to the built environment and Darwin lifestyle, pre Cyclone Tracy. The purpose of the redevelopment project is to demolish the existing infrastructure and replace it with new facilities. It is imperative that the City of Darwin recognise and capture the historical importance of the facility and its place in community memory. Further, following the reopening of the replaced and refurbished facility, it is critical that layers of memory and community meaning are evident in the design, structure and environs. The 1st July 2017 also marks the 60th anniversary or Diamond Jubilee of Council. On 1 July 1957 the people of Darwin elected the first Mayor and 12 Councilors. The election was conducted on 29 June 1957 and more than 85% of eligible voters participated in the election. Council’s first elected Mayor was Lucius (Bill) Richardson. This moment in our shared history needs to also be a feature of the final design of this diamond jubilee gift to the people of Darwin. 5.3 Public Art Public Art Opportunities for the incorporation of temporary and permanent public art will be identified in consultation with the City of Darwin Public Art Panel and Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee and the community. These opportunities will be provided for in the final redevelopment planning and design. Potential public art responses will be informed by the community history project, which will aim to capture memories, photographs, film footage and uncover urban myths, tales and truths as part of the program.

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Whilst the main purpose of the project is to redevelop an existing pool complex and ensure it has FINA compliant qualities, the project is also creating an important and significant community place. The project is also about place making and community connectedness. The challenge for the project is to ensure the new vision holds a meaning and place in community life and psyche of similar or equal value. It will not be able to replace the original facility, but the newly developed facility, with its layers of history, meaning and storytelling, coupled with its state-of-the art and inclusive facilities, will occupy a new place in the community. 5.4 Landscaping The Parap Pool environs support shade and landscaping plantings, including a large African Mahogany tree toward the rear of the land parcel and coconut trees. A recent audit of existing landscape elements identified plantings that are unsafe and that should be removed. There are no trees of significance or heritage listed trees on the lot. Landscaping principles for the redevelopment project will include;

• Replacement of existing trees as necessary with suitable evergreen species;

• Minimisation of water and maintenance requirements; and • Provision of a safe, enjoyable, amenable external environment for

patrons. 5.5 Shaded Areas To provide a sun safe and amenable facility to the public, shade structures will be provided as follows:

• a shade structure will extend over the entire main pool surface area; • a shade structure will extend over the entire secondary pool surface; • a shaded wet play area for families; and • a shaded synthetic surface open area to support multi-purpose uses,

during and after operational hours. Privacy and modesty screening within the pool environs should also be an important consideration. 5.6 External Environs The current facility is surrounded by green open space, car parking facilities, tennis courts and netball courts, of varying quality and states of repair. The redeveloped facility should be positioned as a welcoming community hub, offering a range of activities in addition to aquatic recreation. Skate-able surfaces, a half-court for ball activities, seating, or bbq facilities, should be considered as additions to the external areas. These will provide important

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recreation options for families and youth activities. Additional activities will activate external spaces and the facility will become a destination for audiences beyond the swimming community. The area should be well light and provide appropriate supporting amenity, such as bike racks, water bubbler, dog tethering, scooter parking. 6. DESIRED FUTURE ELEMENTS A multi-active venue will need to be supported by appropriate ancillary amenity. The current kiosk offers limited refreshment and swimming accessories. The redeveloped facility will attract larger patronage and ideally will be supported by a modest café – retail facility. The café could also support out-of-hours functions and events at the facility. The current pool manager’s office is modest and it is desirable to upgrade this facility in the future, particularly in order to support to a professional level, additional administrative requirements that FINA compliant events will require. Other affiliated organisations have also expressed a desire to be located with the redeveloped facility. The Stage One redevelopment is focussed on delivering a newly refurbished community facility that is FINA complaint. The current plan needs to ensure future expansion that supports multiple uses can be supported. For example, a broader range of ancillary health and lifestyle programs and services, including commercially based programs, could also be accommodated in the future expanded facility. Such service provision would also provide an important revenue stream to the fully expanded facility. 7. DESIGN CODES AND STANDARDS The redevelopment will be designed and constructed in accordance with relevant Northern Territory Government Acts and Regulations and best practice for aquatic leisure facilities. Design development will be in accordance with the following;

• Crime Prevention through Environmental Design • Disability Discrimination Act 1992 • National Construction Code and Building Code of Australia • Swimming Australia – Policies, Procedures and Rules

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8. COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT The redevelopment project will require a comprehensive communication and engagement plan and protocols. The program will need to ensure user needs are understood and attended to, Swimming Australia and local swimming organisations aspirations are addressed and the community’s current and future needs are met. Engagement with Swimming Australia and local swimming organisations will inform the project brief and design considerations. Ongoing liaison to develop a pool user relocation program will also occur. The Project Team will ensure a team member is tasked with ongoing swimming organisation liaison. The community history and public art program will engage the broader public in the redevelopment project. The community will be directly involved in the planning for the closure of the facility, its re-imagining and the opening celebration events. To ensure integration of public art responses, the Public Art Officer will be a member of the Project Team and an access design specialist will also be part of the Project Team. 9. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY The approved Project Governance Structure is attached. Broad stakeholder engagement will be a significant feature in both the planning phases of the project and implementation, particularly throughout the pool user relocation and management phases. Internal project management resources will be supplemented with external specialist expertise (FINA compliance, Aquatic Facilities, Access). Specialist knowledge will provide advice and assistance regarding application of all codes and standards in relation to one another and reconciled with potentially competing requirements. 9.1 Project Phases Design and delivery of the project will be undertaken in four broad phases – Planning Process; Design and Documentation; Tendering and Award; and Construction. Public Art planning and development will be undertaken in parallel. Refer to attached Gannt Chart

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VELODROME – SEPTEMBER 2015 UPDATE

REPORT No.: 15C0124 AM:sc COMMON No.: 3091378 DATE: 29/09/2015

Presenter: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, Anna

Malgorzewicz Approved: Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Dowd PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a status report on the Northern Territory Government’s (NTG) decision to provide funding to upgrade the Darwin Velodrome. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 2 Vibrant, Flexible and Tropical Lifestyle Outcome 2.3 Increased sport, recreation and leisure experiences Key Strategies 2.3.2 Position Darwin as a host centre for local, national and international sport and

other events KEY ISSUES In April 2015 the NTG announced an allocation of $1.5M toward the upgrade of

the Darwin Velodrome as part of the 2015/2016 budget. Cycling organisations were requested to determine priority works and provide an

agreed scope of works to the Department of Sport and Recreation. Once the agreed scope of works is finalised, Department of Sport and Recreation

officers will write to the City of Darwin with a formal proposal. There has not been any significant progress on the finalisation of a scope of

works since the last report to Council.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 15C0124 AM:sc SUBJECT: VELODROME – SEPTEMBER 2015 UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15C0124 AM:sc entitled Velodrome – September 2015

Update, be received and noted. B. THAT Council write to the Minister for Sport and Recreation advising that it is

awaiting details of the scope of works for the upgrade of the Darwin Velodrome. BACKGROUND The Northern Territory Government announced an allocation of $1.5M toward the upgrade of the Darwin Velodrome as part of the 2015/2016 budget. The Darwin Velodrome is situated on Lot 1676, Town of Nightcliff. The City of Darwin obtained freehold title of the land from the NTG in 1990. The Darwin Velodrome is leased to the Darwin Cycling Club. DISCUSSION A stakeholder meeting was held in early August 2015 between the Department of Sport and Recreation, representatives from Pedals NT, Cycling NT, Darwin Cycling Club and City of Darwin. As no scope of works exists for the project, it was agreed cycling organisations would undertake a needs analysis and identify a priority listing of works. Preliminary cost estimates would also be obtained. Cycling NT has resolved to determine a list of priorities that could be achieved within the $1.5M allocation that will address user needs. The group has been liaising with stakeholders and industry experts to finalise the scope of works and has relied on volunteers and pro bono assistance. As a result, the process has relied on goodwill and the availability of experts in between professional commitments. The NTG made the announcement to upgrade the facility four months ago and it is recommended that to expedite the matter of finalising a project brief, Council write to the Minister for Sport and Recreation seeking his assistance in advancing the project. As soon as Council receives the agreed scope of works and capital grant offer, a further report will be provide to Council seeking endorsement of the project.

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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 15C0124 AM:sc SUBJECT: VELODROME – SEPTEMBER 2015 UPDATE CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted:

Chief Officers’ Group

In preparing this report, the following External Parties were consulted: Cycling NT Darwin Cycling Club POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS As part of the 2015/2016 NTG budget announcements an amount of $1.5M was allocated toward the upgrade of the Darwin Velodrome. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. ANNA MALGORZEWICZ BRENDAN DOWDGENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES


For enquiries, please contact Anna Malgorzewicz on 89300633 or email: [email protected].

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NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY CONSULTATION - STRONG SOCIETY, CONFIDENT CULTURE SOCIAL PARTICIPATION FRAMEWORK

FEEDBACK REPORT

REPORT No.: 15C0126 KH:es COMMON No.: 3217569 DATE: 29/09/2015

Presenter: Manager, Darwin Safer City Program, Katie Hearn Approved: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, Anna

Malgorzewicz PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present feedback for Council consideration to the Draft Northern Territory Government (NTG) Strong Society, Confident Culture, Social Participation framework and Draft Plan For Social Participation. Feedback is due to the NTG by 30 September 2015. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.1 Community inclusion supported Key Strategies 1.1.1 Develop and support programs, services and facilities, and provide

information that promotes community spirit, engagement, cohesion and safety KEY ISSUES The NTG has released the draft ‘Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy

Social Participation Framework’ (Attachment A) and draft ‘Our Plan for Social Participation’ (Attachment B). for community comment, required by 30 September 2015.

Key elements of the draft strategy align with many of Council’s core Community and Cultural Services Department programs coupled with the Evolving Darwin 2020 Strategic Plan.

Priority areas for action contained within the draft plan include promotion of diversity, equity of access to housing, community life and community health and wellbeing and community safety.

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- STRONG SOCIETY, CONFIDENT CULTURE - SOCIAL PARTICIPATION FRAMEWORK FEEDBACK REPORT

Draft feedback on key priority areas is provided for Council consideration prior to submitting comment to the NTG.

Feedback is to be provided through an online survey environment to the NTG by Wednesday 30 September 2015.

RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15C0126 KH:es entitled Northern Territory

Government Community Consultation - Strong Society, Confident Culture Social Participation Framework Feedback Report, be received and noted.

B. THAT Council endorse the Key Priority Action Area comments contained

within Report Number 15C0126 KH:es entitled Northern Territory Government Community Consultation - Strong Society, Confident Culture Social Participation Framework Feedback Report for the purpose of providing feedback.

BACKGROUND The Department of the Chief Minister has released the draft ‘Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy Social Participation Framework’ (Attachment A) and draft ‘Our Plan for Social Participation’ (Attachment B). Public comment is invited and must be received by 30 September 2015. DISCUSSION The framework celebrates diversity and recognises participation in civic and community life as vital elements of healthy resilient communities. The framework also has a focus on preventative approaches, equitable access for all Territorians to health, wellbeing, education, housing and accommodation and in community life. Broadly, the Social Participation Plan nominates the following as Priority Action Areas;

Supported opportunities to encourage and affirm diversity across all population groups and equitable participation by all Territorians including our community’s most vulnerable in community life.

Children in the Territory developing in safe environments. Housing, social housing and crisis accommodation. Economic security facilitating choice and opportunities for all Territorians. Equity of access to quality education and learning opportunities. Access to quality healthcare with a focus on early intervention, prevention and

collaboration in developing service responses. Community safety with a focus on rehabilitation and everyone’s right to feel

safe where they live. Lifestyle focussed on development of sporting, cultural and arts events and

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In summary, the Framework and Plan draw on community strengths and opportunities, identifying healthy, inclusive, vibrant and resilient communities as a prerequisite for a strong and confident culture that all Territorians have access to and are responsible for as individuals: “Connected communities and the people who live there are active and resilient. They are welcoming, vibrant and adaptable. Resilient communities have the ability to withstand, recover from, and respond positively to crisis or adversity”1 Almost all of the priority action areas contained within the draft Plan align in some way to Council’s own Evolving Darwin 2020 Strategic Plan. Council values the key principles underpinning the Plan including diversity, equity of access, inclusion and support for vulnerable population groups, community wellbeing and community safety. Whilst all principles are valued and congruent with Council’s strategic directions, the Plan is absent in some key actions that have been well evidenced over time. Items recommended as inclusion into the draft framework; Feedback on Priority Areas Community Safety Council notes the development on an NT wide Health, Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs strategy and seeks leadership by Government in examining and reducing alcohol supply as a key action intrinsically linked with building a safe, well and inclusive community. The adverse impacts of alcohol harms are well described across the NT. The Social Participation Framework provides opportunity for Government to consider how we as a community can better and more safely coexist with alcohol. Diversity Council welcomes the development of the Indigenous Participation, Multicultural Participation and a Seniors Participation framework and seeks inclusion of a Reconciliation Action Plan as an important tool in building respect, healing and recognition for First Nation peoples and an inclusive community. Housing Council notes Government’s pursuit of access to housing and accommodation for all Territorians inclusive of highly vulnerable population groups. While improvements to access to public housing and support to transition vulnerable people from crisis to more sustainable accommodation is welcomed, it is well evidenced that insufficient accommodation and affordable housing stock is available in Darwin. To enable equitable access to accommodation for vulnerable population groups including people who are homeless, the Plan is absent the provision of a safe shelter for visitors and those seeking short term accommodation in Darwin.

1 Department of the Chief Minister (2015) Social Participation Framework Draft. Northern Territory Government.

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Health The draft Plan identifies delivery of appropriate healthcare to vulnerable population groups; and delivery of services that are accessible, appropriate, culturally secure and responsive. Council has identified from the work undertaken by its Assertive Outreach service that supported barrier free access to health and wellbeing services for vulnerable and mobile population groups is yet to be achieved. Consideration of a mobilised health and wellbeing response for vulnerable people is worthy of consideration given its linkages to health, wellbeing, social participation and community safety. Lifestyle Council notes Government’s commitment to development of partnerships to strengthen arts and cultural activities coupled with the development and creation of inspiring new spaces to enhance access to collections and experiences. Council welcomes any endeavours that contribute to public space activation through community participation and the creative industries as a focus area. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted:

Community & Cultural Services Officers POLICY IMPLICATIONS The comments contained within this report are provided in response to the Northern Territory Government’s call for feedback for the draft Strong Society, Confident Culture, Social Participation framework and draft Plan For Social Participation. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Nil RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil

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COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. KATIE HEARN ANNA MALGORZEWICZMANAGER, DARWIN SAFER CITY PROGRAM


SERVICES For enquiries, please contact Anna Malgorzewicz on 89300633 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Draft Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy Social

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This strategy has been produced by the Social Policy Unit, Department of the Chief Minister. For further information on this strategy please contact:

Department of the Chief Minister GPO Box 4396 Darwin NT 0801 Phone: (08) 8999 5175

Email: [email protected]

To provide feedback on the draft Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy please visit www.haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/socialparticipation

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Table of contents ................................................................................................................... 3

Foreword ................................................................................................................................ 4

Framing the Future ................................................................................................................ 5

Our Vision ............................................................................................................................... 5

Strong Society, Confident Culture ....................................................................................... 6

How do we achieve a Strong Society and Confident Culture? .......................................... 7

How will we monitor progress? ............................................................................................ 9

Priority Areas for Action ..................................................................................................... 10

Priority Area – Community .................................................................................................. 11

Priority Area – Diversity ...................................................................................................... 12

Priority Area – Children and Families ................................................................................ 13

Priority Area – Housing ....................................................................................................... 14

Priority Area – Economic Security ..................................................................................... 15

Priority Area – Education .................................................................................................... 16

Priority Area – Health .......................................................................................................... 17

Priority Area – Community Safety ...................................................................................... 18

Priority Area – Lifestyle ....................................................................................................... 20

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Foreword A strong society is created when people are connected to their community and have the opportunities and resources to make a contribution and be an active part of their community. My Government is committed to supporting Territorians in the things that matter in their daily lives and ensuring Territorians are at the centre of everything we do. The Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy provides a

framework to build on our cultural and social strengths which connect Territorians. People will feel they belong and are connected to the place where they live, and with their fellow community members. Connected communities are active, confident and resilient. Connected communities are welcoming, vibrant and adaptable. It is a place where there are enjoyable things to do and will attract people to live and stay here. Resilient communities have the ability to withstand, recover from, and respond positively to crisis or adversity. Social participation and economic development are intrinsically linked. A strong and prosperous economy delivers jobs and income for people, and increases the capacity for government to invest in the essential economic and social infrastructure which underpins our great lifestyle and living standards. The extent to which people participate in the economy is closely related to their living standards, and affects many aspects of their wellbeing. Many aspects of work affect people’s wellbeing, such as hours worked, job satisfaction and security, levels of remuneration, opportunities for self-development and interaction with people outside the home. Having a job or being involved in a business activity not only leads to improved incomes for families and communities (which has a positive influence on health, education of children and much more), it also enhances self-esteem and reduces social alienation.

Today, the Territory is made up of many generations of men, women and children who have made their homes here from many cultures. More than 30 per cent of Territorians are Aboriginal, with the remainder coming from more than 100 nations. We have grown communities rich in culture, and built the city of Darwin, home to a population of more than 100 000 - an engaging, energised and multicultural city, along with many diverse townships across the Territory.

The Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy complements Framing the Future and continues to strengthen our culture and our society. It also assists with building connections between the people of the Northern Territory and our place in Australia which makes us the envy of those in other parts of the country, including the Territory’s laidback lifestyle, sultry climate, outdoor living and activity, access to spectacular wilderness and short flights away from the thriving cities of Asia and world class beaches and resorts.

A strong society and confident culture is every Territorians responsibility. Ensuring this delivers benefits to all and will allow us to realise our full potential.

The Hon Adam Giles MLA

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Framing the Future Framing the Future is the Northern Territory’s statement of intent to realise its full potential, by building on our economic, environmental, cultural and social advantages.

Against a background of developing Northern Australia in partnership with the Commonwealth Government and the other northern states of Australia, strong economic development must be mutually reinforced by a strong society which ensures equity of access to the benefits of economic strength, and a confident culture which celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of the Northern Territory.

Our Vision A Strong Society that:

• values an individual’s right to freedom and responsibility • ensures equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute to and participate in society

and the economy • supports the most vulnerable • is safe for all people – safe at home, at school, in the workplace and while travelling.

A Confident Culture that:

• is proud and confident of the Territory • values and celebrates diversity across backgrounds, language groups, ages, genders and

religions • supports and celebrates significant occasions and events • focuses on a healthy, active and enjoyable lifestyle.

Prosperous Economy

Strong Society Balanced

Environment Confident Culture

Economic Development Strategy

Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy

Balanced Environment Strategy

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Why does this matter?

The people of the Northern Territory are the creators and beneficiaries of economic and social success. A stable and skilled population flourishes within a community where everyone has access to opportunities and resources to make a contribution, whether that contribution is through social, civic or economic participation.

A strong society with a confident culture can continuously evolve and embrace new ideas while balancing the inherent conflicting nature of past, present and future community values and culture.

Connected communities are active, confident and resilient. They are also welcoming, vibrant and adaptable. People feel they belong and are linked to the place where they live and with the people who live around them. Communities provide a network of support, generating opportunities to participate, volunteer, get help when needed and have a real say on issues that matter. Resilient communities have the ability to withstand, recover from, and respond positively to crisis or adversity.

Disconnection of individuals or groups is caused when people do not have the opportunities and resources (e.g. housing, employment, good health) that are normally available to members of society. Disconnection leads to the breakdown of communities, citizenry and civil responsibility.

For the individual, disconnection can lead to poor educational achievement, risk taking behaviour, criminal activity, ill health and homelessness. Disconnection may result from issues associated with cultural identity, gender, age (youth and seniors), disability and mental health. Disconnection can also occur when people live in communities where opportunities are reduced by such factors as high unemployment or geographic isolation.

Aboriginal peoples have been living on and managing the country of central and northern Australia for tens of thousands of years. This is not a homogenous population or culture; there are many discrete languages and clan groupings. People from different cultural backgrounds have been coming to the Northern Territory as early as the 1800s – Macassans visited the coast of northern Australia to collect trepang (sea cucumber) and started trading with Aboriginal people along the Northern Territory’s coast. European exploration and settlement began in the early 19th century. Chinese people came in search of gold and work on the railway, Japanese and Filipino pearl divers worked across the north of Australia from Broome to the Gulf of Carpentaria. Greeks and Italians arrived to escape war and myriad cultures followed – Vietnamese, Indian, Sri Lankan, Indonesian, French, German, Thai and New Zealanders who want to be part of the unique lifestyle and make the Territory their home.

The recognition of the totality of the cultural groups in the Territory and a strong sense of belonging and respect for our place is what makes the Territory unique.

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How do we achieve a Strong Society and Confident Culture? To achieve the desired social and cultural outcomes within available resources, all sectors must become more efficient and effective, and improve aspects of the way they work either on their own or in partnership.

Who we are

Territorians are the centre of the Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy. Communities are important. The Northern Territory is made up of a wonderfully diverse array of people, from the young to the old, Indigenous Australian’s to new migrants, those who live in the urban centres to those who live in some of the most remote parts of Australia. This diversity makes the Territory unique, and blends together the myriad of differences into a vibrant, strong community.

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Our needs

Building connected communities is about encouraging individuals to develop their capabilities to engage with their community in a way that empowers the individual and the community rather than standing by as passive recipients. The aim of the Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy is to increase an individual’s engagement within their community and to foster community connections by:

• improving the status of disadvantaged and/or disconnected people • preventing disadvantage or disconnection from occurring • enhancing the engagement already in place across the Territory community.

Who is responsible?

A strong society and confident culture is everyone’s responsibility. It involves government, business, community groups and the individual.

Civic responsibility is the mutual obligation of an individual to the community such as abiding by the law, voting and treating other community members with respect in return for individual ‘rights’ and community expectations such as health, education, ‘having a say’, welfare services and safety.

The role of government in supporting asset and amenity development in communities is quite well understood. It involves a range of activities across planning, support for economic development, human capital development and the provision of infrastructure and services. Government’s role in fostering connection, participation and strong governance is less understood. The strength of outcomes generated from connection, participation and collaborative governance including in health, child development, education, employment, social cohesion, safety and community planning make this area of work an important focus for government.

The Northern Territory Government commits to the following strategies to develop and maintain a strong society and a confident culture. The strategies of nearly twenty Northern Territory Government agencies are represented in this plan – for some, this is their core business, for others, their activities are more completely represented in the Prosperous Economy and Balanced Environment components of Framing the Future. But all Northern Territory Government agencies rely on the foundation of a Strong Society and a Confident Culture to underpin their ambitions and their achievements.

How we will work

To achieve the desired social and cultural outcomes within available resources, all sectors must become more efficient and effective, and improve aspects of the way they work either on their own or in partnership. Community engagement and co-design, decision making with evidence, partnerships and capacity building are common underpinning principles required to both develop and implement effective policy and services.

Community Engagement

Decision making, policy development and service delivery must fit the sectors of the community for which it is intended. It is therefore essential that the differing needs of sectors of the community are teased out and understood, so they can be taken into account. What works for older Aboriginal men in the bush will be different to what works for teenagers in Darwin. Opportunities for community input will be strengthened. This will mean: • services are targeted appropriately to reach people in crisis or people with specific needs so

they do not fall through the gaps • solutions are place based - recognising that local communities are the places in which people

make friends, forge identity and belonging, and through which they can come up with locally relevant and lasting solutions

• reduced likelihood of adverse effects of policy making on one particular sector of the community • critical intervention points are recognised for different sectors of the community.

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Decision making with evidence

To create effective solutions, decisions need to be informed by a clear understanding of what is happening and what outcomes need to change. Policies or service delivery that isn’t informed by sound evidence and analysis may create unintended consequences.

While circumstances in the Territory are often not replicated elsewhere, rigorous research into national or international factors underpinning models of services or solutions to common problems can usefully inform decision making and service design.

Partnerships and Co-design

To create lasting solutions, organisations need to coordinate their efforts and work together around a clearly defined goal by:

• ensuring that government departments and agencies work more closely together particularly around the needs of common clients or client groups

• building stronger partnerships with community groups, the business community and local government

• where appropriate, engaging respective stakeholders in the design of services • facilitating a more flexible use of civic infrastructure (e.g. schools, libraries) through co-location

and provision of common facilities • investing in community infrastructure that promotes connection and allows for diverse activities.

Capacity building

All sectors need to build their capacity and capability. Often, where learnings have been made they have not been widely recorded or shared, which can be achieved by; • evaluating programs and sharing knowledge to contribute to the growth of a Northern Australia

evidence base to inform decision making • the public sector engaging with its partners and citizens • a strong and capable non-government organisation (NGO) sector being an integral part of

achieving social engagement outcomes across a wide range of community activities • business and industry sectors actively partnering with government in delivering and facilitating

social and cultural outcomes and being increasingly aware of their role and responsibility to the local community and citizenry

• developing community leadership - communities with strong leadership have higher levels of social engagement, innovation and resilience.

All Northern Territory Government agencies also progress internal strategies including developing workforce performance and capacity; delivering responsible, prudent and accountable financial management; providing objective and timely advice both within and outside government, and commit to service, ethical practice, respect, accountability, impartiality and diversity.

How will we monitor progress? We aim to drive improvement so we continue to learn, develop and build capacity to create positive social change. The Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy provides the basis for the establishment of shared principles of measurement and allows us to be courageous in our reporting and evaluating of where we are succeeding and where we are not, and to take action as a result. Reporting will be against key priority areas or objectives, rather than against individual strategies. This shift in focus recognises that priority objectives are achieved through a range of interrelated strategies, the specifics and relative importance of which varies over time and circumstance.

To measure our success, we will use information sources such as:

• existing Northern Territory and ABS data collections • reporting against specific Northern Territory strategies with specific actions • reporting against specific national and domestic Agreements.

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Priority Areas for Action

Community

Diversity

Housing

Economic Security

Education

Health

Children and Families

Community Safety

Lifestyle

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Priority Area – Community

Why government is focussing on this area

Communities characterised by high levels of cohesion, such as those with active community groups and a strong NGO sector provide opportunities for individuals to become involved in their community.

The Northern Territory Government is committed to providing strong leadership, opportunities to share skills and knowledge and fostering increased community connections, resulting in opportunities for engagement and participation for all Territorians.

Key strategies

Implement innovative delivery and partnership solutions with private and NGO sectors to support the building of stronger communities.

Increase NGO capacity and assist in establishing social enterprises through a targeted NGO Business Support program.

In partnership, develop principles to guide the relationship between the Northern Territory Government and the NGO sector.

Develop guidelines for good practice in program development and funding of grants and community services.

Assist peak sport, active recreation and racing bodies address governance, financial, integrity and sustainability issues.

Key strategies

Create opportunities to build supportive connections between Territorians through sport, recreation, parks and wildlife, arts and cultural events.

Increase opportunities for people to volunteer and support broader community development.

Work with the community to promote community resilience to be better prepared for emergencies or other circumstances that require a coordinated community response.

Build stronger partnerships between the Northern Territory Government, local government and community service organisations.

Strong, resilient communities built on individual participation.

A vibrant non-government sector.

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Priority Area – Diversity


Diversity means recognising that everyone is different in some way. Importantly this also means valuing the difference. Diversity in society allows for richness and variety, boosting innovation which leads to economic growth, improving access to jobs and producing culturally vibrant and varied communities.

The Northern Territory Government is committed to promoting positive attitudes towards diversity and decreasing discriminatory attitudes and behaviours within whole communities.

Key strategies

Ensure Territorians have equal access and opportunities regardless of gender, age or race.

Provide opportunities for Territorians to celebrate diversity.

Provide opportunities for Territorians to be recognised and acknowledged for their positive difference.

Key strategies

Build capacity and capability through the delivery of Indigenous leadership programs, including First Circles and the Kigaruk and Lookrukin Indigenous leadership programs.

Implement the Indigenous Employment and Career Development Strategy 2015-2020.

Facilitate partnerships between Aboriginal Territorians, communities and all levels of government and industry.

Develop and implement an Indigenous Participation Framework.

Develop and implement the Seniors Participation Framework.

Provide interpreting and translating services to improve access to services for all Territorians.

Develop and implement the Multicultural Participation Framework.

Implement the 10-year Northern Territory International Education and Training Strategy.

All Territorians are recognised and respected regardless of age, gender or race.

All Territorians have access to targeted opportunities for participation.

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Priority Area – Children and Families


Inclusive social environments which provide support to families have been shown to enhance parents’ capacity to care for their children and in doing so, promote better child health and development.

The Northern Territory Government is committed to ensuring every child thrives, learns and grows, is respected and valued, and becomes a contributing adult member of the community.

Vulnerable children and families will benefit from coordinated responses across service systems such as health, education, youth justice and child protection.

Key strategies

Amend the Care and Protection of Children Act to support effective statutory child protection decisions, engagement and outcomes for children and families.

Deliver child safety interventions and intensive family preservation and reunification services to vulnerable children and families who have been subject to child protective investigations.

Develop foster and kinship care across the Northern Territory through dedicated recruitment campaigns and improved support services for carers.

Responding to the experiences and expectations of children in care, improve the quality and safety of residential care services.

Improve planning processes, support options and pathways for children in transition from care to independent living.

Implement the Northern Territory Domestic and Family Violence Strategy 2014-17 as part of the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children.

Territory children grow in a happy, healthy and safe environment.

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Priority Area – Housing


Access to safe, secure and affordable shelter is one of our most basic needs. Housing provides the place where we base our connections with the wider community through education, employment, and community networks. Home ownership helps stabilise neighbourhoods and strengthen communities. It creates important local and individual incentives for maintaining and improving private property and public spaces.

The Northern Territory Government is committed to creating a fair and sustainable social housing system that delivers safe and secure accommodation for those in greatest need and assists tenants to maintain access to housing.

From our most vulnerable Territorians who require crisis accommodation and support to enter social housing, right through to those who own their own home, the Northern Territory Government is committed to supporting people to access safe and secure accommodation.

Key strategies

Implement strategic housing decisions through strong planning and evidence based approaches.

Progress public housing in remote communities and town camps through improved housing conditions and formalised tenancy agreements.

Increase social housing supply, improve transitional and supported accommodation.

Deliver capital works and repair and maintenance programs.

Develop and test different ways for first home buyers to enter the market.

Deliver new dwellings to support Real Housing for Growth.

Develop a Northern Territory Housing Strategy.

Support home ownership through HomeBuild Access loan products.

Implement a sustained long-term approach to land release.

Key strategies

Implement an integrated and sustainable public housing framework that is consistent across urban and remote communities and town camps.

Deliver key housing initiatives in partnership with business, governments, communities and the NGO sector.

Increase capacity of clients to sustain tenancies.

Improve access to public housing assistance and support programs for Indigenous people in remote communities and town camps.

Support people to transition from crisis to more permanent accommodation by facilitating specialist and mainstream services to work together.

All Territorians have a place to call home.

Vulnerable Territorians are helped to find and stay in accommodation.

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Priority Area – Economic Security


Economic security is having a stable income or other resources to support people in a way that is conducive to physical and mental wellbeing. It also means having financial independence to live safely and with dignity and choices.

Economic growth potential must be unlocked to create real jobs for unemployed and under-employed people living in the Northern Territory to improve social and economic circumstances.

Key strategies

Assist business to develop strong governance and leadership practices.

Manage cost of living by introducing regulatory frameworks that encourages competition and investment.

Develop the capacity of education and training organisations to deliver targeted courses aimed at increasing local expertise.

Invest in social infrastructure such as schools, medical facilities, sporting venues, recreation precincts and events to ensure access to quality services.

Work to provide greater incentives to move into the workforce, including relocation and mobility incentives, and removing disincentives to employment.

Work with the Australian Government on reframing the welfare system to incentivise workforce participation.

Key strategies

Create a competitive business environment conducive to investment and growth.

Create an ‘open for business’ culture to development as well as streamlining approval processes and reducing red tape.

Target priority growth markets in China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, the Philippines and Timor-Leste in partnership with Charles Darwin University, public and private schools and private operators.

Actively work with the private sector to find ways to accelerate infrastructure and, where appropriate, leveraging public sector capital spending to support industry and economic growth.

Undertake workforce analysis to match labour supply to demand and skill requirements.

Increase opportunities for Indigenous participation in business and employment.

Facilitate choices for Territorians.

Create opportunity for Territorians.

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Priority Area – Education


Education can bring significant benefits to society, not only through increased employment opportunities and income but also through enhanced skills, improved social cohesion and access to networks resulting in a strong, confident society.

The Northern Territory Government is committed to providing quality education and training opportunities which improve the capacity of Territorians to contribute to society and the economy.

Key strategies

Build productive partnerships and collaborations with:

• education and training providers, and industry to create increased responsiveness, structured pathways to employment, training and higher education for students

• education providers in our region to share resources and learning to improve our education systems.

Informed by the expectations of families and communities:

• create safe, positive and healthy environments for students to learn

• foster an inclusive culture and high expectations of students who are learning in our schools

• improve attendance • deliver quality teaching and learning that is relevant and

meaningful for successful futures • provide flexible, innovative and integrated options for service

delivery.

Deliver targeted early learning support programs for children from birth to three years of age and their families.

Provide quality preschool programs for all children in the year before full-time schooling.

Work with students, families and communities to improve attendance.

Commence the roll-out of the Indigenous Education Strategy, A Share in the Future.

Construct new school facilities, including a new Northern Territory Open Education Centre, and a new Henbury School, and implement the approved infrastructure program as planned.

Provide flexible, innovative and integrated options for service delivery to ensure all children have access to quality education and training programs, and that prioritise the needs of families and children.

Implement the National Quality Framework for quality early childhood education and care to continue to improve services across the Territory.

Establish an international grammar school in Darwin which delivers an internationally recognised secondary curriculum.

Territorians have access to, and are supported to participate in quality education and training.

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Priority Area – Health


Healthy communities are communities in which people take care of themselves and care of each other. A healthy community is one in which residents are informed, empowered and actively involved in their own care.

The Northern Territory Government is committed to improved health outcomes through integrated, responsive and accessible services, a focus on early intervention and prevention; and by strong collaboration in the design and delivery of services to the most vulnerable that leads to long-term outcomes and self-sustainability.

Key strategies

Integrate planning and service provision to improve pathways of care for patients and consistency in health standards and delivery.

Deliver appropriate care to vulnerable people and populations – improving health outcomes for people and populations who are vulnerable, using a holistic, person-centred approach across the lifespan.

Improve access and connectivity to information technology systems and services to enable sharing of information to support chronic conditions prevention.

Deliver services which are accessible, appropriate, culturally secure and responsive.

Develop and implement an NT Health Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Strategy.

Implement a model of care for mental health that is centred on consumers, promotes their recovery and is provided equitably and efficiently.

Key strategies

Promote and protect health and wellbeing – encouraging the adoption of health behaviours, controlling the spread of disease, preventing harm and injury and working across sectors to influence the social determinants of health.

Engage the community and relevant partners in service planning to optimise service integration and delivery and to test the effectiveness of approaches.

Identify and facilitate Territory wide innovations to self-management approaches.

Access to quality healthcare for all Territorians.

Promote and protect health and wellbeing for all Territorians.

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Priority Area – Community Safety


A safe community fosters healthy relationships between people, where community members know and understand one another, show respect and consideration toward each other, and can enjoy their private and shared space.

The Northern Territory Government will work collaboratively with community groups, police and government agencies to address critical safety concerns, provide opportunities for rehabilitation and ensure victims and witnesses are supported.

Key strategies

Keep the community safe through:

• delivering highly visible frontline Police, Fire and Emergency Services

• building community resilience and preparedness through community participation and education

• enhancing response and recovery capability and capacity • implement preventative initiatives to prevent crime and reduce

reoffending with a focus on alcohol related crime and public order • work with key stakeholders, NGOs, the private sector and the

community to enhance public safety.

Reform targeted justice legislation and justice administration procedures, including:

• mandatory minimum sentencing for violent offenders; • public access to justice • improved court facilities • enhanced community sentencing options including for traffic

offenders.

Develop and implement the NT Youth Justice Strategy.

Establish a single jurisdiction for court matters involving children and young people.

Improve safety and security for public housing tenants and neighbours by continuing the Public Housing Safety Strategy.

Improve road user behaviour through road safety education and awareness programs and initiatives.

Implement the Safe Systems Approach to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on roads

Implement the Department of Correctional Services Community Engagement Framework.

Develop the Safe Homes policy.

Improve public transport safety by continuing to improve security measures on the public bus network.

Develop a community justice model for remote communities.

Develop a Safe at Home program that will support victims or potential victims of residential property crime to stay safe in their homes.

Territorians feel safe at home and in the community.

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Key strategies

Ensure that the youth justice system focuses on the rehabilitation and safeguards of young people who offend and who are at risk of offending.

Introduce an enhanced sentence management approach which promotes an integrated model of offender through care.

Improve client, education and skills development which support employability through vocational education, workplace training, employment opportunities and programs such as Sentenced to a Job, SEED (Seek Education or Employment not Detention) and regional work camps.

Key strategies

Enhance community services to victims of crime including remote and regional support.

Provide financial support to victims of crime.

Promote the rights of victims of crime.

Increase use of victims-offender conferencing and court orders to protect victims.

Continue to provide support to witnesses through the Witness Assistance Service.

Offenders supported to maximise a second chance.

Victims and witnesses are heard.

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Priority Area – Lifestyle


The Northern Territory is filled with iconic natural wonders, quirky characters, rich culture and diverse landscapes which are conducive to a strong, connected lifestyle. Social engagement through the arts and sport provides opportunities to create awareness of difference and break down barriers for individuals and communities, resulting in increased participation and engagement with the wider community.

The Northern Territory Government is committed to supporting and showcasing Territory arts and increasing access to sports and recreation for all Territorians.

Key strategies

Stimulate, support and promote events and activities that develop and grow arts and culture.

Create content in new platforms through strong collaborative approaches.

Promote local expertise, capacity and capability to local, national and international markets.

Key strategies

Showcase and build the Territory’s reputation for quality arts and for authentic Aboriginal cultural experiences.

Develop a long-term comprehensive strategic approach to major events, festivals and regional events that leverages the NT brand, activates infrastructure, energises local communities and drives visitation and yield.

Position our cultural institutions and events as significant tourist attractions.

Key strategies

Grow partnerships to strengthen arts and cultural activities.

Collect, protect and provide access to the Territory’s scientific, cultural and documentary heritage collections and assist the community to care for, and make best use of these assets for research and to create educational, recreation and commercial opportunities.

Develop and create inspiring new spaces to enhance access to collections and experiences.

Support access to, and participation in diverse creative and cultural expression and activity.

Facilitate active engagement and enhanced access to NT arts, cultural activities and collections.

Territory arts and artists are developed and showcased.

Support signature arts, music and cultural events.

All Territorians have access to arts and cultural events.

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Key strategies

Expand the range and reach of sporting events and initiatives across the Territory.

Manage, maintain and provide strategic direction to key sport venues, including options for new venue development.

Enhance the capacity of regional and remote communities to deliver regular organised sporting competitions.

Partner with Northern Territory peak and national sporting organisations to select talented athletes and provide high performance services.

Effectively manage racing services.

Improve sporting opportunities for children.

Deliver high profile international and national sporting events.

Enhance safety on the water.

Facilitate and encourage sustainable and active transport options including walking and cycling.

Expand opportunities for active recreation in parks and reserves.

Negotiate for security and certainty of access to aquatic resources.

Encourage participation in sport, recreation and cultural activities through the delivery of the Sport Voucher scheme for Territory school children.

Provide opportunities for Territory children to gain lifelong swimming skills through the Learn to Swim Program.

Sport and recreation activities are available for all Territorians.

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Social ParticiPation

our plan for Community

Diversity

Housing

eDuCation

Community safety

CHilDren anD families

eConomiC seCurity

HealtH

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Contents

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CHief minister’s messageA strong society is created when people are connected to their community and have the opportunities

and resources to make a contribution and be an active part of their community.

My Government is committed to supporting Territorians in the things that matter in their daily lives and

ensuring Territorians are at the centre of everything we do.

The Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy provides a framework to build on our cultural and social

strengths which connect Territorians. People will feel they belong and are connected to the place where

they live, and with their fellow community members. Connected communities are active, confident and

resilient. They are welcoming, vibrant and adaptable. Resilient communities have the ability to withstand,

recover from, and respond positively to crisis or adversity.

Social participation and economic development are intrinsically linked. A strong and prosperous

economy delivers jobs and income for people, and increases the capacity for government to invest in the

essential economic and social infrastructure which underpins our great lifestyle and living standards. A

thriving economy will ensure we have the resources to invest in better services, making the Territory a

better place to live, work and raise a family.

The strength of outcomes generated from connection, participation and collaborative governance

including health, child development, education, employment, social cohesion, safety and community

planning make this area an important focus for government.

Territorians are the centre of the Strong Society, Confident Culture Strategy. The Northern Territory is

made up of a wonderfully diverse array of people, from the young to the old, Indigenous Australians to

new migrants, those who live in the urban centres to those who live in some of the most remote parts of

Australia. Our diversity makes the Territory unique by blending together our myriad of differences into a

vibrant, strong community.

The Hon Adam Giles MLA

Chief Minister

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a STronG SoCIETy THaT; » values an individual’s right to freedom and

responsibility,

» ensures equal access to opportunities and

resources to contribute to and participate in

society and the economy,

» supports the most vulnerable,

» is safe for all people – safe at home, at school,

in the workplace and while travelling.

a ConfIdEnT CulTurE THaT; » is proud and confident of the Territory,

» values and celebrates diversity across

backgrounds, language groups, ages,

genders and religions,

» supports and celebrates significant occasions

and events,

» focuses on a healthy, active and enjoyable

lifestyle.

our vision

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fraMInG THE fuTurEFraming the Future is the Northern Territory’s

statement of intent to realise its full potential, by

building on our economic, environmental, cultural

and social advantages.

Against a background of developing Northern

Australia in partnership with the Commonwealth

Government and the other northern states of

Australia, strong economic development must

be mutually reinforced by a strong society which

ensures equity of access to the benefits of economic

strength, and a confident culture which celebrates

the rich cultural tapestry of the Northern Territory.

wHy doES a STronG SoCIETy and ConfIdEnT CulTurE MaTTEr?The people of the Northern Territory are the

creators and beneficiaries of economic and social

success. A stable and skilled population flourishes

within a community where everyone has access to

opportunities and resources to make a contribution,

whether that contribution is through social, civic

or economic participation. A strong society with

a confident culture can continuously evolve and

embrace new ideas while balancing the inherent

conflicting nature of past, present and future

community values and culture.

Connected communities provide a network of

support, generating opportunities to participate, get

help when needed and have a real say on issues that

matter. Connected communities are ready to look

after each other in times of crisis and are resilient in

the face of change.

Disconnection of individuals or groups is caused

when people do not have the opportunities and

resources (e.g. housing, employment, good

health) that are normally available to members of

society. Disconnection leads to the breakdown of

communities, citizenry and civil responsibility. For

the individual, disconnection can lead to poor

educational achievement, risk taking behaviour,

criminal activity, ill health and homelessness.

Disconnection may result from issues associated

with cultural identity, gender, age (youth and seniors),

disability and mental health. Disconnection can

also occur when people live in communities where

opportunities are reduced by such factors as high

unemployment or geographic isolation.

our nEEdSBuilding connected communities is about

encouraging individuals to develop their

capabilities to engage with their community in

a way that empowers the individual and the

community, rather than standing by as passive

recipients. The aim of the Social Participation

Framework is to increase an individual’s

engagement within their community and to

foster community connections by:

» improving the status of disadvantaged and

disconnected people;

» preventing disadvantage or disconnection

from occurring; and

» enhancing the engagement already in place

across the Territory community.


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To achieve the desired social and cultural outcomes within available resources, government, business and community must become more efficient and effective, and improve aspects of the way we work either on our own or in partnership.

Community engagement and co-design, decision making with evidence, partnerships and capacity building are common underpinning principles required to both develop and implement effective policy and services.

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wHo IS rESponSIblE?A strong society and confident culture is everyone’s

responsibility. It involves government, business,

community groups and the individual.

Civic responsibility is the mutual obligation of an

individual to the community such as abiding by the

law, voting and treating other community members

with respect in return for community support such

as health, education, ‘having a say’, welfare services

and safety.

Although the role of government in supporting asset

and amenity development in communities is quite

well understood, government’s role in fostering

connection, participation and strong governance is

not as well defined. The Strong Society, Confident

Culture Strategy outlines the Northern Territory

Government’s commitment and strategies to develop

and maintain a strong society and a confident

culture.

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Our Objectives

We aim to drive improvement

so we continue to learn,

develop and build capacity to

create positive social change.

The Strong Society, Confident

Culture Strategy provides the

basis for the establishment

of shared principles of

measurement and allows us to

be courageous in our reporting

and evaluating of where we

are succeeding and where we

are not, and to take action as a

result.

priority areas for aCtion

» A vibrant non-government sector.

» Strong, resilient communities built

on individual participation.

» All Territorians are recognised

regardless of age, gender or race.

» All Territorians have access

to targeted opportunities for

participation.

Community

wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:Communities characterised by

high levels of cohesion, such

as those with active community

groups and a strong non-

government sector provide

opportunities for individuals

to become involved in their

community.

The Northern Territory

Government is committed to

providing strong leadership,

opportunities to share skills

and knowledge and fostering

increased community

connections, resulting in

opportunities for engagement and

participation for all Territorians.

Diversity

wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:Diversity means recognising that

everyone is different in some

way. Importantly this also means

valuing the difference. Diversity

in society allows for richness

and variety, boosting innovation

which leads to economic growth,

improving access to jobs and

producing culturally vibrant and

varied communities.



promoting positive attitudes

towards diversity and decreasing

discriminatory attitudes and

behaviours within whole

communities.

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» Territory children grow in a happy,

healthy and safe environment.

» All Territorians have a place

to call home.

» Vulnerable Territorians are helped to

find and stay in accommodation.

» Facilitate choices for Territorians.

» Create opportunity for Territorians.

CHilDren anD families

wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:Inclusive social environments

which provide support to families

have been shown to enhance

parents’ capacity to care for

their children and in doing so,

promote better child health and

development.



ensuring every child thrives,

learns and grows, is respected

and valued, and becomes a

contributing adult member of the

community.

Housing

wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:Access to safe, secure and

affordable shelter is one of our

most basic needs. Housing

provides the place where we base

our connections with the wider

community through education,

employment, and community

networks. Home ownership

helps stabilise neighbourhoods

and strengthen communities.

It creates important local

and individual incentives for

maintaining and improving private

property and public spaces.

From our most vulnerable

Territorians who require crisis

accommodation and support

to enter social housing, right

through to those who own their

own home, the Northern Territory


supporting people to access safe

and secure accommodation.

eConomiC seCurity

wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:Economic security is having a

stable income or other resources

to support people in a way that

is conducive to physical and

mental wellbeing. It also means

having financial independence to

live safely and with dignity and

choices.

Economic growth potential must

be unlocked to create real jobs for

unemployed and under-employed

people living in the Northern

Territory to improve social and

economic circumstances.


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Our Objectives » Territorians have access to, and are

supported to participate in quality

education and training.

» Access to quality healthcare for all

Territorians.

» Promote and protect health and

wellbeing for all Territorians.

eDuCation

wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:Education can bring significant

benefits to society, not only

through increased employment

opportunities and income but

also through enhanced skills,

improved social cohesion and

access to networks resulting in a

strong, confident society.



providing quality education

and training opportunities

which improve the capacity

of Territorians to contribute to

society and the economy.

HealtH

wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:Healthy communities are

communities in which people take

care of themselves and care for

each other. A healthy community

is one in which residents are

informed, empowered and

actively involved in their own

care.



improved health outcomes

through integrated, responsive

and accessible services, a

focus on early intervention

and prevention; and by strong

collaboration in the design and

delivery of services to the most

vulnerable that leads to long-term

outcomes and self-sustainability.

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» Territorians feel safe at home and in

the community.

» Offenders are supported to

maximise a second chance.

» Victims and witnesses are heard.

» Territory arts and artists are

developed and showcased.

» Support signature arts, music and

cultural events.

» All Territorians have access to arts

and cultural events.

» Participation in sport and recreation

is open to all Territorians.

Community safety

wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:A safe community fosters healthy

relationships between people,

where community members know

and understand one another,

show respect and consideration

toward each other, and can enjoy

their private and shared space.


Government will work

collaboratively with community

groups, police and government

agencies to address critical safety

concerns, provide opportunities

for rehabilitation and ensure

victims and witnesses are

supported.

lifestyle

wHy arE wE foCuSSInG on THIS arEa:The Northern Territory is filled

with iconic natural wonders,

quirky characters, rich culture

and diverse landscapes which

are conducive to a strong,

connected lifestyle. Social

engagement through the arts and

sport provides opportunities to

create awareness of difference

and break down barriers for

individuals and communities,

resulting in increased participation

and engagement with the wider

community.



supporting and showcasing

Territory arts and increasing

access to sports and recreation

for all Territorians.

87.3% of territorians fEEl IT IS a Good THInG for soCiety to be CompriseD of Different Cultures.Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, General

Social Survey: Summary Results, Australia, 2014


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COUNCIL RESPONSES TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS- SEPTEMBER 2015

REPORT No.: 15TS0145 BS:DJ COMMON No.: 2547669 DATE: 29/09/2015

Presenter: Manager Design, Planning & Projects, Drosso Lelekis Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present to Council for consideration, responses to Development Applications for the period 5 September 2015 to 18 September 2015. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.4 Improved relations with all levels of government and significant stakeholders Key Strategies 1.4.2 Play an active role in strategic and statutory planning processes KEY ISSUES City of Darwin officers’ responses to the Northern Territory Government for

Development Applications exhibited between the time period of 5 September 2015 to 18 September 2015.

A comparison of Council responses to development applications and the Development Consent Authority outcomes are included within this report.

RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15TS0145 BS:dj entitled Council Responses to

Development Applications - September, 2015, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the responses to the Development Consent Authority

within Attachments A, B and C to Report Number 15TS0145 BS:dj entitled Council Responses to Development Applications- September 2015, for the period of 5 September 2015 to 18 September 2015.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0145 BS:dj SUBJECT: COUNCIL RESPONSES TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS -

SEPTEMBER 2015 C. THAT Council note the cross-reference table of the Development Consent

Authority outcomes within Attachment D, to Report Number 15TS0145 BS:dj entitled, Council Responses to Development Applications – September 2015, for the period of 5 September 2015 to 18 September 2015.

BACKGROUND The City of Darwin has received a total of 16 Development Applications for the period or 5 September 2015 to 18 September 2015. DISCUSSION This report presents to Council for consideration, responses to Development Applications for the period 5 September 2015 to 18 September 2015. A total of 16 Development Applications are detailed below for the abovementioned period. Of these 16 applications, City of Darwin Officers recommend supporting 12 (either subject to normal or specific conditions) and not supporting or objecting to 4 applications. This represents rates of 75% of the applications being supported or not supported until further matters are addressed, and 25% of the applications not supported or objected to. Development Applications supported, subject to normal Council conditions The table below describes the Development Applications that are supported by City of Darwin officers, subject to Council’s normal Development Permit conditions in regard to issues including, but not necessarily limited to, waste collection, access and stormwater drainage. Responses to these Development Applications are provided as Attachment A to this report.

Property Address Description of Development Proposal

Lot 417 Town of Sanderson 7 Empire Court, Anula

Shed addition to existing single dwelling with reduced side setback

(Requires 1.5m, proposes 1m)

Lot 1064 - Town of Nightcliff 3 Oliver Street, Rapid Creek

Extensions to existing single dwelling with reduced front and side setbacks (Front setback – requires 6m, proposes 5.85m. Side setback – requires 1.5m, proposes 1.3m)

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Section 3912 - Hundred of Bagot 3 Dornoch Court, Marrara

Verandah additional to an existing multiple dwelling with a reduced side setback (unit 1) (Requires 1.5m, proposes 0.7m)

Lot 4016 – Town of Sanderson 15 Nankeen Court, Leanyer

Carport addition to an existing single dwelling with a reduced front setback

(Requires 4.5m, proposes 3.4m for approximately 1.5m, the carport is to be built on an angle)

Lot 6296 – Town of Darwin 10 Laidlaw Court, Bayview

Carport addition to an existing single dwelling with reduced front and side setbacks (Requires 4.5m, proposes 2.2m angling out to 3.35m. Premises are in a cul-de-sac, application includes neighbours approval)

Lot 6346 - Town of Nightcliff 1 Fong Street, Wanguri

Carport addition to an existing single dwelling with a reduced side setback (Requires 1.5m, proposes 0.4m)

Lot 7809 - Town of Darwin 4 Notley Place, Parap

Gatehouse addition to an approved single dwelling with reduced front setback (Gatehouse consists of a roof over the gate, which protrudes out to 0.331m within the boundary. City of Darwin did note non-compliant driveway design, which was not part of the application and will be dealt with separately)

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Lot 9670 - Town of Nightcliff 10 Caryota Court, Coconut Grove

Verandah addition to an existing warehouse with a reduced side setback (Industrial area, requires 5m, proposes 1.5m, located towards the rear of the lot)

Lot 9731 - Town of Nightcliff 105 Rocklands Drive, Tiwi

Notification of Proposal to Upgrade Mobile Phone Base Station at an Existing Site - Royal Darwin Hospital

Lot 11445 - Town of Nightcliff 30 Farquhar Street, Muirhead

Unit title schemes subdivision to create two units and common property (Muirhead duplex)

Lot 11458 - Town of Nightcliff 6 Ewens Street, Muirhead

Unit title schemes subdivision to create two units and common property (Muirhead duplex)

Development Applications supported subject to specific matters being adequately resolved: The table below describes the Development Applications that are not supported by City of Darwin officers until the issues outlined are addressed. Responses to these Development Applications are provided as Attachment B to this report.

Property Address Description of

Development Proposal Specific Condition/s

Lot 8013 – Town of Darwin 34 Stuart Highway, Stuart Park

Alterations and additions to existing vehicle sales and hire and motor repair station

Non-compliant driveway has been removed from plans.

Previous comments still relevant: Advertising signs require a

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Development Proposal Specific Condition/s

Revised Plans separate application. Car parking bays are not to

design requirements of the Northern Territory Planning Scheme.

It is noted that the new entrance doors for the BMW show room adjacent King Street, open out into the NTG road reserve.

Development Applications that have either been not supported or objected to: The table below describes the Development Applications that have been not supported or objected to by City of Darwin officers, for the reasons outlined below. Responses to these Development Applications are provided as Attachment C to this report.


Development Proposal Objected / Not Supported

Lot 8801 – Town of Nightcliff 11 Hibernia Crescent, Brinkin

Shade sail addition to an existing single dwelling with reduced front and side setbacks

Not Supported:

(Front - requires 4.5m, proposes 1m. Side – requires 1.5m, proposes 0.6m)

Lot 2334 – Town of Darwin 27 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City (Darwin RSL)

Alterations and additions to existing licensed club.

Not Supported: - Amended plans

The City of Darwin does not support the increased car parking shortfall.

Lot 4865 – Town of Sanderson 5 Koolinda Crescent, Karama

Shed and verandah additions to an existing single dwelling with reduced side setbacks

Objected to:

The nil setback may result in unacceptable amenity impacts on the adjoining property. The store room is excessive, being 4.2

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Development Proposal Objected / Not Supported

meters high and 15.4 metres long.

Stormwater will flow into the adjoining property to the rear of the premises.

Lots 1414 & 1415 – Town of Darwin 6 & 8 Manton Street, Darwin City

Mixed use development comprising ground level commercial tenancies, 40 x 2 and 40 x 3 bedroom multiple dwellings in a 27 storey building, including six above ground and one basement level of car parking

Amenity and privacy The area where the setback variation is being sought can be occupied and therefore provides an opportunity for overlooking to adjoining development. Awnings It is highlighted for the applicant’s purposes, that Council approval will be required for the awnings to Manton Street and any pruning and/or works to the existing street trees to accommodate the awning. Design The City of Darwin considers that treatment to the eastern elevation of Tier 1, to this elevation could be further improved to “minimise expanses of blank walls” Plans indicate that the ‘fixed aluminium louvres’ to the car parking levels overhang the road reserve.

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SEPTEMBER 2015 Cross Reference Table A comparison of Council letter responses and the Development Consent Authority outcomes is provided in Attachment D. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted:

Strategic Town Planner Planning Officer

POLICY IMPLICATIONS Relevant Council policies are noted in individual letter responses. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Budget implications may arise from individual development applications, including payment in lieu of car parking, payment of various contribution plans, and long term upgrading of infrastructure and services as a result of accumulative development. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Risks, legal, legislative implications, if applicable, are noted in individual letter responses. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Environmental implications if applicable are noted in individual letter responses.

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SEPTEMBER 2015 COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. DROSSO LELEKIS LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER DESIGN, PLANNING & PROJECTS


For enquiries, please contact Cindy Robson on 89300528 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Letters of support, subject to normal Council conditions, for

Development Applications not yet considered by the Development Consent Authority

Attachment B: Letters of conditional support to Development Applications not yet considered by the Development Consent Authority.

Attachment C: Letters of objection to Development Applications not yet considered by the Development Consent Authority.

Attachment D: Cross reference table of City of Darwin responses and the Development Consent Authority outcomes.

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age

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D

eve

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men

t C

on

sent

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uth

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ap

plic

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re

que

sted

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ity o

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tho

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d r

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vid

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tifie

d by

th

e

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rwin

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pp

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ap

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urt

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r in

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atio

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dem

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co

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th

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equ

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ts o

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lau

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De

mou

nta

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S

tru

ctu

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of

th

e

No

rth

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T

err

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P

lan

nin

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chem

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clu

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bcla

use

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(a)

and

4(b

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(a)

ther

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la

ndsc

apin

g or

ar

chite

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llishm

ents

to

the

dem

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stru

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at

will

enha

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appe

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ce o

f the

stru

ctur

e; a

nd

4(b)

th

e de

mou

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truct

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will

be v

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lly c

onsi

sten

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ith a

djoi

ning

or n

earb

y de

velo

pmen

t)

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PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT - REZONE PART SECTION 6646 (25 HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD, BERRIMAH) HUNDRED OF BAGOT FROM ZONE CP (COMMUNITY

PURPOSE) TO ZONE TC (TOURIST COMMERCIAL) – PA2015/0542

REPORT No.: 15TS0171 NS:jg COMMON No.: 3185286 DATE: 29/09/2015

Presenter: Manager Design Planning and Projects, Drosso Lelekis Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to refer to Council for comment, Pursuant to Section 19 of the Northern Territory Planning Act, the following Planning Scheme amendment: Rezone Part Section 6646 (25 Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah) Hundred of Bagot from Zone CP (Community Purpose) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial) – PA2015/0542. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.4 Improved relations with all levels of government and significant stakeholders Key Strategies 1.4.2 Play an active role in strategic and statutory planning processes KEY ISSUES It is recommended that Council does not object to the proposed rezoning. Community infrastructure should be suitably located in areas that are connected

by public transport and integrated with surrounding land uses that suit the infrastructure to best meet the community needs.

Hidden Valley Tourist Park operates from the site and is predominantly zoned TC (Tourist Commercial).

The applicant identified that the portion of land being rezoned was owned by the Catholic Church who identified that they no longer needed the accommodation. The accommodation has been used by Hidden Valley Tourist Park for some time.

The proposed rezoning (from Zone CP (Community Purposes) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial)) will align the zoning with the current use of the land, which is currently prohibited as prescribed by the Northern Territory Planning Scheme.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0171 NS:jg SUBJECT: PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT - REZONE PART SECTION 6646 (25

HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD, BERRIMAH) HUNDRED OF BAGOT FROM ZONE CP (COMMUNITY PURPOSE) TO ZONE TC (TOURIST COMMERCIAL) – PA2015/0542.

RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 15TS0171 NS:jg entitled Planning Scheme

Amendment - Rezone Part Section 6646 (25 Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah) Hundred of Bagot from Zone CP (Community Purpose) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial) – PA2015/0542, be received and noted.

B. THAT Council endorse the submission to the Reporting Body not objecting

to the rezoning, dated 18 September 2015 within Attachment B to Report Number 15TS0171 NS:jg entitled Planning Scheme Amendment - Rezone Part Section 6646 (25 Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah) Hundred of Bagot from Zone CP (Community Purpose) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial) – PA2015/0542.

BACKGROUND Site and Surrounds The subject section 6646 (25) Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah is an irregular shaped allotment with a total area of 37,200m2 with two access points off of Hidden Valley Road.

Image source: aerial imaging Hidden Valley Tourist Park operates from the site and provides accommodation via villas, cabins, units, ensuite powered sites, powered sites and unpowered sites for vehicles and tents. The Park offers barbecue and camp kitchen facilities, pool and a café (refer to the below map of the Park).

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North of the site is occupied by Catholic Care NT, a not-for-profit organisation, which provide counselling services and programs for those in need. East of the site provides residential therapeutic support services. South of the site is vacant Crown Land which is bordered by Tiger Brennan Drive and industrial uses in Willes Road. West of the site is unzoned land which is currently occupied by Defence. The general character of Hidden Valley Road is light industrial uses with some commercial, tourism and community uses.

Image source: Hidden Valley Tourist Park map

The applicant has identified that 3,150m2 of the site is within Zone CP (Community Purposes), with the remaining 34,050m2 of the site is within Zone TC (Tourist Commercial).

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Image source: zoning mapping Site Development History Within the past year, the subject site has been granted approval for: Extensions to the existing caravan park, including additional cabins and a

caretakers residence, and Secondary access from Hidden Valley Road. Note: this includes approval for works within the area of Zone CP (Community Purposes). The applicant has stated that (as per Attachment A): “Sections 6645 (occupied by Catholic Care NT) and 6646 were created in 2014

when the Development Consent Authority approved a subdivision and consolidation that subdivided off a small portion of the Catholic Church land and consolidated it with the Tourist Park”; and

“The small portion that was subdivided off from the Catholic Church land compromised a dormitory building that was originally developed to provide accommodation for people visiting the Church health care centre. The church need for the accommodation declined some time ago and for a number of years the dormitory complex has been used by the Tourist Park operators”.

DISCUSSION Current Proposal The current proposal is to rezone a 3,150m2 portion of Section 6646 (25) Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah from Zone CP (Community Purposes) and align it with the predominate zone and use of the land being Zone TC (Tourist Commercial).

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Application Assessment The Northern Territory Planning Scheme (the Scheme) defines the purpose of Zone CP is to “provide for community services and facilities, whether publicly or privately owned or operated, including facilities for civic and government administration”. The Scheme defines the purpose of Zone TC is to “provide for uses or development servicing tourism, including commercial and residential activities”. The Scheme defines a caravan park as “land used for the parking of caravans or the erection or placement and use of tents or cabins for the purpose of providing accommodation”. Zone CP prohibits the use of a caravan park, whilst a caravan park in Zone TC is a discretionary use and therefore requires consent. The Darwin Regional Land Use Plan 2015 (the Plan) identifies key areas of residential, industrial, commercial and it may be more appropriate to strategically identify through detailed Area Plans where community purpose land is more suitably located to the end user. The Plan also identifies that “existing industrial areas at Winnellie, Coconut Grove, Berrimah, Wishart and Pinelands will continue to provide opportunities for the government and private landowners to respond to demand” as expected by the Plan. The nearest bus stop is in excess of a 500m walk from the site and the area is generally dominated by light industrial uses. The nearest residential area (within the City of Darwin municipality) is approximately 3.6km away in Boulter Road, Berrimah. Acknowledging that the Berrimah Farm will be developed in the future, the Plan has identified that it will be a Secondary Activity Centre and would reasonably provide either “sub-regional, district and neighbourhood centres” as per the Plan’s definition of a Secondary Activity Centre. Considering this, the area should be developed to incorporate community infrastructure that will meet the expected population of the area and potentially provide services that cater for an area greater than Berrimah Farm. Summary Community infrastructure should be suitably located in areas that are connected by public transport and integrated with surrounding land uses that suit the infrastructure to best meet the community needs. In considering this, the subject site is somewhat removed from vibrant and active uses that draw people to the area for community infrastructure, access to public transport is in excess of a 500m walk and given that the area is generally industrial, a ‘sense of community’ is somewhat absent from the area.

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In this instance rezoning the site from Zone CP (Community Purposes) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial) would align the portion of the site currently zoned CP with the existing use (being accommodation for the Hidden Valley Tourist Park) which is currently prohibited. The applicant has advised that “the church need for the accommodation declined some time ago and for a number of years the dormitory complex has been used by the Tourist Park operators”. Given the above it is recommended that Council does not object to the proposed rezoning. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Town Planner Strategic Town Planner POLICY IMPLICATIONS Assessed in the context of regional strategic plans including, the Darwin Regional Land Use Plan 2015 and the Northern Territory Compact Urban Growth Policy. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Not assessed. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Not assessed. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Not assessed.

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COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. DROSSO LELEKIS LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER DESIGN PLANNING AND PROJECTS


For enquiries, please contact Cindy Robson on 8930 0528 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Proposed planning scheme amendment to Rezone from Zone CP

(Community Purposes) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial) - PA2015/0542

Attachment B: City of Darwin, Letter of Response to the Reporting Body, dated 18 September 2015

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NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

PROPOSAL TO AMEND NT PLANNING SCHEME PA2015/0542

Earl James & Associates has applied to the Minister for Lands and Planning to amend the NT Planning Scheme by rezoning part of Section 6646 Hundred of Bagot (25 Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah) from Zone CP (Community Purposes) to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial).

Attached are:

the Notice of Exhibition under section 17 of the Planning Act;

extracts from the NT Planning Scheme relating to Zone CP (Community Purposes);

extracts from the NT Planning Scheme relating to Zone TC (Tourist Commercial);

a locality map; and

a copy of the application from Earl James & Associates.

The exhibition period is from Friday 21 August 2015 to Friday 18 September 2015.

Written submissions about the proposed planning scheme amendment are to be received

by Friday 18 September 2015 and made to:

Director, Lands Planning Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment GPO Box 1680 DARWIN NT 0801; or


Fax: (08) 8999 7189 or

Hand delivered to Ground Floor, Arnhemica House, 16 Parap Road, Parap.

For more information please contact Stephanie Breuer, Lands Planning on telephone (08) 8999 8963.

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Northern Territory Planning Scheme Part 3-42

5.21 Zone CP – CommUnity PUrPoses

1. The primary purpose of Zone CP is to provide for communityservices and facilities, whether publicly or privately ownedor operated, including facilities for civic and governmentadministration.

2. Design is expected to incorporate landscaping that willenhance the visual appearance of the development. Thedevelopment of residential accommodation is to only be inassociation with and ancillary to the primary use of the land.

Clause 6.8 refers to Demountable Structures.

Clause 6.2 limits the height of buildings within the Municipality of Alice Springs.

Clause 6.9 controls the use and development of land within the ANEF 20 unit value contour adjacent to airports.

Clause 6.14 refers to landsubjecttofloodingand storm surge.

Clause 7.10.2 refers to caravans.

Clause 10.2 refers to the clearing of native vegetation.

Clause 13.5 refers to the erection of mobile telephone communications towers.

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Zoning Table – Zone CPabattoir xagriculture xanimal boarding D 6.1, 6.5.1, 10.1, 10.2bed and breakfast accommodation xbusiness sign P 6.7caravan park xcaretaker’s residence P 6.1, 6.5.1, 7.3, 7.10.3car park xchild care centre P 6.1, 6.5.1, 8.1.5, 8.2, 10.2community centre P 6.1, 6.5.1, 8.2, 10.2dependant unit xdomestic livestock x

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education establishment P 6.5.1, 8.2, 10.2fuel depot xgeneral industry xgroup home xhome based child care centre xhome based contracting xhome occupation P 7.10.7horticulture xhospital D 6.1, 6.5.1, 6.6, 8.2, 10.2hostel xhotel xintensive animal husbandry xleisure and recreation D 6.1, 6.5.1, 10.2licensed club xlight industry xmedical clinic D 6.1, 6.5.1, 8.2, 10.2medical consulting rooms xmotel xmotor body works xmotor repair station xmultiple dwellings xoffice xpassenger terminal D 6.1, 6.5.1, 8.2, 10.2place of worship P 6.1, 6.5.1, 8.2, 10.2plant nursery D 6.1, 6.5.1, 10.2promotion sign D 6.7recycling depot D 6.1, 6.5.1, 8.2, 10.2restaurant xretail agricultural stall xrural industry xservice station xshop xshowroom sales xsingle dwelling xstables xsupporting accommodation D 6.1, 6.5.1, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 10.2transport terminal xvehicle sales and hire xveterinary clinic D 6.1, 6.5.1, 8.2, 10.2warehouse x

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SIGNAGE APPLICATION, DARWIN WATERFRONT, ENTRANCE ADVERTISING SIGN ESPLANADE ROAD RESERVE, DARWIN CITY

REPORT No.: 15TS0181 BS:dj COMMON No.: 3024614 DATE: 29/09/2015

Presenter: Manager Design, Planning & Projects, Drosso Lelekis Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to put to Council for consideration, an application by the Darwin Waterfront Corporation to place a free-standing advertising sign within the City of Darwin Esplanade road reserve adjacent Smith Street, advertising the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.4 Improved relations with all levels of government and significant stakeholders Key Strategies 1.4.2 Play an active role in strategic and statutory planning processes KEY ISSUES The Darwin Waterfront Corporation has submitted a sign application for one

non-illuminated free-standing advertising sign, to be located within the City of Darwin Esplanade road reserve.

The advertising sign is an “Entrance Sign” containing the precinct name and does not contain any advertising for businesses located within the Waterfront area.

The proposed advertising sign is located within the City of Darwin road reserve and as such, the application is considered a discretionary sign under the City of Darwin Outdoor Advertising Signs Code (Signs Code) and therefore requires Council approval.

It is recommended that Council approve this application and a sign permit be issued.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 15TS0181 BS:dj SUBJECT: SIGNAGE APPLICATION, DARWIN WATERFRONT, ENTRANCE

ADVERTISING SIGN – ESPLANADE ROAD RESERVE, DARWIN CITY RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Repot Number 15TS0181 BS:dj entitled Signage Application, Darwin

Waterfront, Entrance Advertising Sign, Esplanade Road Reserve, Darwin City be received and noted.

B. THAT Council approve the application from the Darwin Waterfront

Corporation for a non-illuminated advertising sign located within the Esplanade road reserve, Darwin and that a Sign Permit be issued in accordance with the requirements of the Outdoor Signs Code for the following reasons:

i) The proposed advertising sign has been designed to clearly identify the location of the entrance to the Waterfront from Smith Street and does not include any advertising for businesses located within the Waterfront.

ii) The size of the advertising sign complies with the Outdoor Advertising Signs Code and the location of the advertising sign is not expected to affect the amenity of the surrounding area nor cause visual clutter.

DISCUSSION

Applicant Darwin Waterfront

Type of Advertising (inc. temp/perm/illuminated)

Permanent Non-illuminated

Type of Sign (Business/Election/Promotion etc.)

Precinct

Type of Structure (Pole/Free Standing/Fascia/High etc.)

Free-standing

Measurement of Sign (inc.height) 5m wide x 0.8m high (4m2)

Location of Sign City of Darwin road reserve

Existing Signage LED signs on walk bridge

Complies - Requires Council Approval -

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ADVERTISING SIGN – ESPLANADE ROAD RESERVE, DARWIN CITY

Location of advertising sign Consent is being sought for Darwin Waterfront Corporation to install a non-illuminated advertising sign above the stairway leading down to the Waterfront, within the City of Darwin Esplanade road reserve, Zone CB (Central Business). Information regarding the advertising sign can be found within Attachment A. The Signs Code doesn’t clearly define this type of sign. However, the advertising sign is more in line with an “Entrance Sign” to the Waterfront area, rather than a business sign or precinct advertising sign. Notwithstanding the above, the advertising sign has been proposed to be placed within the City of Darwin’s road reserve and Council needs to make a determination on the submitted sign application. The application is for one advertising sign at 4m2, with the Signs Code permitting an advertising sign in Zone CB (Central Business) to a size of 4m2 without the need to obtain a Council Sign Permit. Council’s Signs Code also states that permanent signs within the road reserve will only be permitted in special circumstances in business and industrial zones, as the proposed sign is within the Zone CB (Central Business) the sign may be permitted by Council in special circumstances. The nature of special circumstances is not described in the Signs Code. However, with works undertaken by the City of Darwin installing directional “Waterfront” pavement decals and signage for both Cruise ship week and recently for the Telstra Conference, the proposed entrance sign is expected to enhance the entrance to the Waterfront. Conclusion The proposed advertising sign has been designed to clearly identify the location of the entrance to the Waterfront from Smith Street and does not include any advertising for businesses located within the Waterfront area.

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ADVERTISING SIGN – ESPLANADE ROAD RESERVE, DARWIN CITY The size of the advertising sign complies with the Outdoor Advertising Signs Code and the location of the advertising sign is not expected to affect the amenity of the surrounding area nor cause visual clutter. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin parties were consulted:

Strategic Town Planner Planning Officer

In preparing this report, the following external parties were consulted:

Business Development Manager, Darwin Waterfront Corporation POLICY IMPLICATIONS The proposed advertising sign is discretionary under the City of Darwin Policy No.042 - Outdoor Advertising Signs Code and as such, requires Council consent. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS There are no budget and resource implications expected for the City of Darwin resulting from this application. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Sections 183 and 185 of the Local Government Act provide the City of Darwin with the power and control to manage reserves and roads within the Darwin Municipality and as such, Council as land owner, has the right to approve or refuse any advertising sign proposed to be placed on or over the road reserve for any reason. One side of the advertising sign is proposed to be fixed at the rear of the retaining wall behind the shelter and the other side of the advertising sign will be attached to the walk bridge. Certified engineered drawings have been submitted within the sign application. Council may place conditions within any Sign Permit issued, particularly regarding the illumination of advertising signs adjacent residential premises. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS There are no environmental implications expected for the City of Darwin resulting from this application.

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ADVERTISING SIGN – ESPLANADE ROAD RESERVE, DARWIN CITY COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. DROSSO LELEKIS LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER DESIGN, PLANNING & PROJECTS


For enquiries, please contact Cindy Robson on 8930 0528 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Sign Application – Darwin Waterfront Entrance Sign, Esplanade

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18. INFORMATION ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED 18.1 Vacancy for the Position of Vice President - Municipals on the Local

Government Association of the Northern Territory Executive Board Document No. 3212357 (15/09/15) Common No. 375173

The incoming correspondence from the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory dated 15 September 2015 relating to the vacancy for the position of Vice President - Municipals on the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory Executive Board IS Attachment A. A. THAT the incoming correspondence from the Local Government Association

of the Northern Territory dated 15 September 2015 relating to the vacancy for the position of Vice President - Municipals on the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory Executive Board, Document Number 3212357 , be received and noted.

B. THAT Member ___________ be nominated for the position of Vice President

- Municipals on the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory Executive Board.

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To: Brendan Dowd Cc: Mark Blackburn Subject: Call for Nomination - Vice President, LGANT Executive Board

Dear Brendan

Due to the resignation of Alderman Jeanette Anictomatis from the City of Darwin, a vacancy now exists for the position of Vice President – Municipals on the LGANT Executive Board. The only councils that can nominate to this position are City of Darwin, City of Palmerston and Katherine Town Council as Alice Springs Town Council is already represented by the President and Litchfield Council is currently suspended.

Alderman Bob Elix currently holds the City of Darwin appointed position on the Executive. If Council decides to nominate Alderman Elix for the position of Vice President – Municipals and he wins, then Council will need to appoint another elected member to the quarantined position.

Please find attached a nomination form. Nominations accompanied by a short bio will need to be in with LGANT by Friday 2 October 2015.

An election will be held at the AGM in November 2015 and the successful candidate will then remain in office until November 2016 when elections for the Executive are next being held. Kind regards Elaine McLeod Executive Assistant to CEO Local Government Association of the Northern Territory PO Box 2017, Parap, NT 0804 21 Parap Road, Parap, NT 0820 Ph: (08) 8944 9680; Fax: (08) 8941 2665

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18.2 Nominations to the Administration and Legislation Advisory Committee Document No. 3218691 (23/09/15) Common No. 375173

The incoming correspondence from the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory dated 23 September 2015 relating to nominations to the Administration and Legislation Advisory Committee is Attachment A. A. THAT the incoming correspondence from the Local Government Association

of the Northern Territory dated 23 September 2015 relating to nominations to the Administration and Legislation Advisory Committee, Document Number 3218691 ,be received and noted.

B. THAT Member ______________ be nominated as the Local Government

Association of the Northern Territory representative. C. THAT the General Manager Corporate Services, Dr Diana Leeder, be

nominated as the Council Officer representative.

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FROM: Elaine McLeod Sent: Wednesday, 23 September 2015 1:51 PM Subject: Call for Nominations - Administration and Legislation Advisory Committee

Good afternoon, LGANT is calling for nominations to the Administration and Legislation Advisory Committee (ALAC). Please find attached the ALAC Governance Charter for more details on the role and purpose of the committee. This is a Ministerial committee and nominations received will be forwarded to the Minister for her consideration. Also attached is a nomination form, a reporting template and the LGANT procedures for representatives on committees. The next meeting of this committee is due to be held on Wednesday 9 December 2015. Could you please forward any nomination to [email protected] by Friday 9 October 2015 so that this item can be included in the agenda for the Executive meeting on 20 October 2015. Given this short time frame, a council resolution can be forwarded at a later date if necessary. Kind regards Elaine McLeod Executive Assistant to CEO Local Government Association of the Northern Territory PO Box 2017, Parap, NT 0804

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

NOMINATION FORM

ADMINISTRATION AND LEGISLATION ADVISORY

COMMITTEE

COUNCIL NAME: 1. Agreement to be nominated I, agree to be nominated as a member of the

(full name) ADMINISTRATION AND LEGISLATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Signature: Dated this day of 2015. 2. Council Confirmation of Nomination I, the Chief Executive Officer hereby confirm that was approved by resolution of Council to be nominated as a member of the ADMINISTRATION AND LEGISLATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE at a meeting held on / /2015. Signature: Dated this day of 2015.

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3. Nominee Information The following information is required to enable the Executive to make an informed decision. A current curriculum vitae can be submitted in lieu of section 3 of the nomination form. 3.1 What is your current council position? ______________________________ 3.2 How long have you held your current council position? _________________ 3.3 How long have you been involved in local government? _______________ 3.4 Please list your educational qualifications:

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3.5 What experience do you have that is relevant to this committee?

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3.6 Apart from your current position what other roles have you had in the local government sector? ____________________________________________________________________

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4. You agree to supply the Executive with a report on the committee meetings you attend?

I agree I Disagree 5. Have you read and agree to the Outside Committee procedures

Yes

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ADMINISTRATION AND LEGISLATION) ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ALAC) GOVERNANCE CHARTER

Page 1 of 5 Date Prepared: 3/7/2014

REVISED GOVERNANCE CHARTER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. About this Charter ..................................................................................................................... 3

2. Role of ALAC ............................................................................................................................. 3

3. Administrative Support for ALAC ........................................................................................ 3

4. Membership of ALAC .............................................................................................................. 3

5. ALAC Meetings ......................................................................................................................... 4

6. ALAC Decisions ........................................................................................................................ 4

7. Handling the Media .................................................................................................................. 5

8. ALAC Members ......................................................................................................................... 5

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1. About this Charter

This charter complements provisions in the Local Government (Administration) Regulations with the governance arrangements for ALAC. It is intended to act as the rules for governing ALAC’s operations. The Chair shall present a review report on this charter at the first ALAC meeting of each calendar year. 2. Role of ALAC

To provide advice to the Minister for Local Government (‘the Minister’) and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Region (‘the Department’) in relation to legislative, administrative and operational questions relevant to local government, (Source: Regulation 4, Local Government (Administration) Regulations). In deciding whether a matter falls within the scope of ALAC in accordance with clause 5, the Chair shall have regard to legislation that the Department is responsible for. All legislation not the responsibility of the Department shall be referred to other agencies or LGANT and shall not fall within the scope of ALAC. 3. Administrative Support for ALAC

The Department’s Local Government division will provide secretariat and administrative support for the ALAC to exercise its statutory functions. All such resources must be used only for ALAC related business.

The Department shall be responsible for: distributing agendas and papers to ALAC members no later than four (5) working days prior to

meeting recording minutes of meetings and projecting the decisions made at meetings on a screen for

members to view during meetings preparing the minutes and decision register from all meetings and distributing them within three (3)

weeks of a meeting to ALAC members for final comment for the accuracy of discussion. preparing and distributing correspondence as requested by the ALAC Chair.

The ALAC Chair shall be responsible for: preparing or organising ALAC meeting agendas presiding at ALAC meetings performing other duties as recorded in this Charter. 4. Membership of ALAC

ALAC has eight (8) members made up of two members from: the Local Government Association of the NT (with the CEO being the ALAC Chair) the Department Local Government Managers Australia two councils (Source: Regulation 5, Local Government (Administration) Regulations).

Each of the above organisations must report to ALAC any change in appointment(s) to the committee. (Source: Regulation 5(2), Local Government (Administration) Regulations).

A person ceases to be an appointed member of ALAC if: the person resigns by written notice given to the Minister; or the person’s appointment is not confirmed by the appointing body on an annual review; or the person breaches terms and conditions of membership determined by the Minister (Source: Regulation 5(3), Local Government (Administration) Regulations). On the occurrence of a vacancy in the office of an appointed member, the Chair shall call for appointments from the relevant member organisation(s) and shall circulate a revised membership list to: the Minister the Department all other member organisations.

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5. ALAC Meetings

ALAC shall meet at least once in each quarter and shall be convened by the Chair or the Minister for Local Government (Source: Regulation 6(2), Local Government (Administration) Regulations). The Chair will issue a new calendar of dates at or before the first meeting each calendar year after conferring with ALAC members. A quorum for a meeting of ALAC consists of 4 members and if the Chair is absent the members shall choose a member to preside from amongst those present at the meeting. (Source: Regulation 6 (3) & (4), Local Government (Administration) Regulations). Agenda items for an ALAC meeting can be proposed by any person provided it: falls within the scope of the role of ALAC is capable of being presented as part of ALAC meeting agenda is, in the view of the Chair, of suitable quality for it to be considered by ALAC is received by the Chair within eight (8) days of an ALAC meeting. 6. ALAC Decisions

Decisions are to be made by majority vote of the members present with each member having one vote and, if the votes are equal, the Chair (or person presiding) may exercise a second or casting vote. The validity of proceedings of the Committee is unaffected by a vacancy or vacancies in its membership. (Source: Regulation 6(5) & (6), Local Government (Administration) Regulations). ALAC decisions, other than those that are: for noting procedural in nature, or the subject of further research or investigation

Shall be submitted to the Minister for Local Government under signature of the Chair. Decision Register The decision register shall be maintained so that all issues appear on one excel sheetor word table. All issues are to be allocated a number. Apart from the issue number there is to be a title under the “subject” column, a column showing the list of dates on which the matter was discussed, a column describing the issue and its current status and a column indicated “completed” in green or “not completed” or “deferred” in red. The register is to be updated after every meeting to ensure that it is kept current. 7. Handling the Media

The Chair is the spokesperson for ALAC and shall handle interviews with the media only if approached by the media.

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NAME CONTACT APPROVED BY EMAIL Mr Tony Tapsell PO Box 2017

PARAP NT 0804 8944 9688

Chair LGANT

[email protected]

Mr Derrick Tranter PO Box 446 HUMPTY DOO NT 0836 8983 0600

Litchfield Council

[email protected]

Ms Lee Williams GPO Box 4621 DARWIN NT 0800 8999 8405

Dept of Local Government and Region

[email protected]

Ms Jeanette Anictomatis

PO Box 84 DARWIN NT 0801 0448 818100

City of Darwin

[email protected]

Mr Mark Blackburn PO Box 84 DARWIN NT 0801 0448 818100

City of Darwin

[email protected]

Ms Cathryn Hutton PO Box 2257 ALICE SPRINGS NT 0871 8958 9530

Central Desert Regional Council

[email protected]

Mr Ben Dornier PO Box 1 PALMERSTON NT 0831 8935 99712

City of Palmerston [email protected]

Mr Michael Chiodo GPO Box 4621 DARWIN NT 0800 8924 3644

Department of Local Government and Region

[email protected]

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18.3 Sport and Active Recreation Master Plan Document No. 3207142 (09/09/15) Common No. 3207142

The incoming letter from the Minster for Sport and Recreation dated 9 September 2015 relating to the Sport and Active Recreation Master Plan is Attachment A. THAT the incoming letter from the Minster for Sport and Recreation dated 9 September 2015 relating to the Sport and Active Recreation Master Plan, Document Number 3207142, be received and noted.

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18.4 Streetlights Assets - Points of Clarification/Capital Charges Document No. 3209223 (09/09/15) Common No. 2350906

The incoming letter from the Power Water Corporation dated 9 September 2015 relating to Streetlights Assets - Points of Clarification/Capital Charges is Attachment A. THAT the incoming letter from the Power Water Corporation dated 9 September 2015 relating to Streetlights Assets - Points of Clarification/Capital Charges, Document Number 3209223, be received and noted.

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PO Box 37471, Winnellie NT 0821

Record No: D2015/434287 Container No: F2015/1998

Brendan Dowd Chief Executive Officer City of Darwin GPO Box 84, Darwin NT 0801 Dear Mr Dowd

Streetlights Assets - Points of Clarification/Capital Charges In response to queries made at the LGANT meeting on 5th August 2015 and during negotiations with individual Councils please find Power and Water’s position on a number of issues associated with Streetlights. Cost Recovery Power and Water Corporation (PwC) is required to fully recover all costs associated with Streetlight Assets including maintenance and replacement activity. To effect this position PwC is working with LGANT and individual councils to establish appropriate maintenance and capital charging for Streetlight Services as either maintenance or capital defined below:

• Maintenance Costs are calculated by estimating the cost associated with a single streetlight maintenance event including the costs of labour, services, equipment and replacement components and multiplying this by the number of assets used by each Streetlight Service Provider. Budget estimates for 2015/16 and 2016/17 can be found in Appendix A.

• Capital Costs are calculated using a similar methodology which is

provided in more detail below. Budget estimates for 2015/16 can be found in Appendix B.

Establishing Service Level Agreements PwC is working with Streetlight Service Providers (SSP’s) to establish Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) for maintenance and capital activities undertaken by Power and Waters. PwC is constructively working with any SSP’s who wish to engage maintainers other than Power and Water to ensure an orderly transfer of the maintenance service and/or capital.

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PwC do not consider that clarification of the items below should present a barrier in progressing SLA negotiations, self-servicing agreements or payment of invoices for maintenance services. 1. Ownership of the Streetlight Asset Class

Power and Water do not accept ownership of the streetlight asset class. These assets are used to provide streetlight services by Councils and Government Departments and have been historically maintained by Power and Water. Streetlight data is held in the Technical Asset Register which is used to manage maintenance and identify the assets for billing purposes. Power and Water are not responsible for replacement of the streetlight assets at end of life, the asset class does not appear in Power and Water’s Financial Asset Register and is not depreciated. Financial arrangements for the replacement of the asset at end of life need to be established leading to the introduction of the capital charge. 2. Streetlights in Public Open Space

Power and Water is currently undertaking the responsibility for the maintenance of streetlights on behalf of SSP’s, but this does not extend to lights in public open space. There are a number of sites where lights in public open space are connected to streetlight circuits. These lights are currently the subjected to consumption charge but not subject to a repairs and maintenance charge or capital charge. Power and Water accepts that this may have not been well communicated to stakeholders and this has resulted variable maintenance outcomes for SSP’s over the years. To improve this situation a list of the lights not part of the Power and Water streetlight maintenance regime will be forwarded to SSP’s who are affected. Should SSP’s be aware that any of the lights forwarded are currently connected to a metered circuit or should not be classed as a light in public open space please contact me on the numbers below. 3. Streetlight Vegetation Management

Currently Power and Water maintains vegetation around Power Network Overhead Conductors but does not maintain vegetation around streetlight poles. Capital Charge Methodology The Street light capital charge is required to provide funding for the eventual replacement of the assets at “end of life”. As described above Power and Waters Financial Asset Register does not contain streetlight assets and no depreciation charge has been applied. There is no financial reserve providing an allowance for the replacement of these assets. The costs associated with the replacements are the responsibility of the SSP’s.

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To date the replacement of streetlights has only been completed as a result of mechanical damage, road upgrades or rare occasions where public safety is at risk. While the streetlight data could be improved, it currently shows that one third of streetlights with poles (not attached to power poles) are over 30 years in age (Figure 1). While the asset condition has not been formally determined initial observations indicate that replacement events may be looming. The 20 year asset life detailed above has been set to provide funding for this large number of assets.

Figure 1. The age profile of streetlights that have a dedicated pole (Streetlights – With Pole).

The following two methods are proposed and the SSP’s can elect which method suits their business needs best: A. Annual Capital Charge from PwC The annual capital charge is calculated using an activity based methodology. For each streetlight type it is;

• the efficient and safe number of staff to undertake the job which is multiplied by the time to complete the job (plus average travel time) and charged at the external charge out rate, which includes staffing costs and other associated costs such as vehicle and equipment expenses; PLUS

• contractor labour costs, including traffic control; PLUS • material costs divided by the asset life, which we have assumed at

20 years. Importantly the charges don’t include any profit margin or recovery of overheads, as per the UC’s 2014 Network Price Determination. Noting this methodology wouldn’t be able to fully support the introduction of any future decorative streetlights (poles, arms and lamps) by the SSP’s.

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B. SSP’s Internally Manage Capital Replacement An alternative model to SSP’s being invoiced a Capital Charge by PwC is that they manage the costs associated with streetlight replacement themselves. There are two arrangements which SSP’s could consider;

1. Power and Water will replace the asset at the ‘end of life’ and invoice the SSP’s for the full cost (without profit margin) of the replacement activity.

2. SSP’s would condition assess the assets themselves, determine the timing of the replacement events, fund this directly and manage the works.

These arrangements give control to SSP’s who wish to replace assets in line with their individual budgetary constraints. This could better suite those SSP’s where the age profiles are flatter and they can accommodate the differences in opinion between SSP’s as to when the optimum replacement date is.

Yours sincerely Stephen Vlahovic Senior Manager Network Assets 9 September 2015 Email: [email protected] Tel: (08) 0924 5538 Ben Hammond Complex Illiffe Street Stuart Park 0820

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APPENDIX A Maintenance Charges – City of Darwin The maintenance costs attributed to a streetlight are dependent on the lamp wattage. The charges for a range of wattages are reported in the Power Water Internet page annually (see link below). The maintenance charges for the 2015/16 financial year are being held at the same rate as per the 2014/15 financial year. A budget estimate of the charges for the 2015/16 financial year, using the number of streetlights at the time of writing, is provided in Table 1 below.

Table 1. Maintenance Charges for the financial year 2015/16

Lamp Wattage Count Maintenance Charge Total/Year Total/Quarter

1-100 5350 $ 108.35 $ 579,672.50 $ 144,918.13

101-200 1832 $ 118.66 $ 217,385.12 $ 54,346.28

201-300 1112 $ 138.30 $ 153,789.60 $ 38,447.40

301-400 43 $ 148.32 $ 6,377.76 $ 1,594.44

1000 4 $ 174.54 $ 698.16 $ 174.54

Grand Total $ 957,923.14 $ 239,480.79

Streetlight maintenance costs for the 2016/17 financial year will be charged at the rates currently published on the internet plus an allowance for inflation. A budget estimate of the charges without allowance for inflation, using the number of streetlights at the time of writing, is provided in Table 2 below.

Table 2. Maintenance Charges for each wattage range for 2016/17

Lamp Wattage Count Maintenance Charge Total/Year Total/Quarter

1-100 5350 $ 204.93 $ 1,096,375.50 $ 274,093.88

101-200 1832 $ 206.16 $ 377,685.12 $ 94,421.28

201-300 1112 $ 223.18 $ 248,176.16 $ 62,044.04

301-400 43 $ 226.82 $ 9,753.26 $ 2,438.32

1000 4 $ 269.94 $ 1,079.76 $ 269.94

Grand Total $ 1,733,069.80 $ 433,267.45

The budget estimate of the quarterly forecast streetlight maintenance charges for the 2015/16 and 2016/17 financial years are presented in Table 3 and Table 4 respectively.

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Table 3. Budget estimate of the Maintenance Charges for the 2015/16 financial year.

Forecast Maintenance Charges 2015-2016

1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total

$ 239,480.79 $ 239,480.79 $ 239,480.79 $ 239,480.79 $ 957,923.14

Table 4. Budget estimate of the Maintenance Charges for the 2016/17 financial year

Forecast Maintenance Charges 2016-2017

1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total

$ 433,267.45 $ 433,267.45 $ 433,267.45 $ 433,267.45 $ 1,733,069.80

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APPENDIX B Capital Charges 2015/16 The capital charge applied to a streetlight is dependent on the column height, type and base. Streetlights are grouped by these attributes and the number of lights in each group (count) is multiplied by the capital charge (per light) to determine an annual total. This figure is divided by four to determine a Quarterly Total which is presented in Table 5. The codes associated with column base and types are presented in Table 6 below. Table 5. Breakdown of the streetlights types with associated capital charge. Row 1 is for lights without a pole/column (LWP) where the luminaire is attached to a power pole.

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N/A N/A N/A 2658 $ 96.06 $ 255,327.48 $ 63,831.87

9 DOR VIAC 5 $ 598.56 $ 2,992.80 $ 748.20

10.7 DOR VIAC 16 $ 608.29 $ 9,732.64 $ 2,433.16

12 DOR VIAC 290 $ 652.64 $ 189,265.60 $ 47,316.40

30 QOR VIAC 1 $ 866.14 $ 866.14 $ 216.54

5.5 SOR VIAC 139 $ 527.13 $ 73,271.07 $ 18,317.77

6 SOR VIAC 1 $ 527.13 $ 527.13 $ 131.78

6.5 SOR VIAC 2879 $ 550.80 $ 1,585,753.20 $ 396,438.30

9 SOR VIAC 1048 $ 566.26 $ 593,440.48 $ 148,360.12

10.5 SOR VIAC 14 $ 575.24 $ 8,053.36 $ 2,013.34

10.7 SOR VIAC 588 $ 575.24 $ 338,241.12 $ 84,560.28

12 SOR VIAC 703 $ 617.91 $ 434,390.73 $ 108,597.68

18 TOR VIAC 14 $ 866.14 $ 12,125.96 $ 3,031.49

Grand Total $ 3,503,987.71 $ 875,996.93

Table 6. Codes associated with Column Base and Type

Table of Codes

Column Type Definition Column Base Definition

SOR Single Outreach VIAC Vehicle Impact Absorbing Column

DOR Double Outreach SLIP Slip column base

TOR Triple Outreach LWP Light Without Pole

QOR Quad Outreach

Capital Charges commence from 1st December 2015. Table 7 shows the quarterly forecast of streetlight capital charges for the 2015-2016 financial year.

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Table 7. Forecast Estimate of the Capital Charges

Forecast Capital Charges 2015-2016

1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

Nil $ 291,998.98 $ 875,996.93 $ 875,996.93

All cost information regarding the capital charges for streetlights can be found on page 22 and 23 of the link below. This information is reproduced in http://www.powerwater.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/99774/PWC_Power_Networks_2015-16_electricity_network_tariffs_and_charges_and_future_price_trends.pdf

Table 8. Capital Charges reproduced from the above link.

Classification / Service Service Description 2015-16

Streetlight Capital Charge (Light Without Pole)

Annual Charge per streetlight for provision of streetlight asset (Light Without Pole)

$96.06

Streetlight Capital Charge (5.5m - Post Top Single Outreach Column)

Annual Charge per streetlight for provision of streetlight asset (5.5m - Post Top Single Outreach Column)

$527.13

Streetlight Capital Charge (6.5m - Curved Single Outreach Column)

Annual Charge per streetlight for provision of streetlight asset (6.5m - Curved Single Outreach Column)

$550.80

Streetlight Capital Charge (9m - Tapered Single Outreach Column)

Annual Charge per streetlight for provision of streetlight asset (9m - Tapered Single Outreach Column)

$566.26

Streetlight Capital Charge (9m - Tapered Double Outreach Column)

Annual Charge per streetlight for provision of streetlight asset (9m - Tapered Double Outreach Column)

$598.56

Notes: 1. Streetlight Capital Charges will be implemented from 1 December 2015. As a result, these charges will be pro-rated for 2015-16.

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19. REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES Common No. 1735503

20. QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS 21. GENERAL BUSINESS 22. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

Common No. 2695130 THAT the next Ordinary Meeting of Council be held on Tuesday, 13 October 2015, at 5:00 p.m. (Open Section followed by the Confidential Section), Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Civic Centre, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin. 23. CLOSURE OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

Common No. 2695131 THAT pursuant to Section 65 (2) of the Local Government Act and Regulation 8 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations the meeting be closed to the public to consider the Confidential Items of the Agenda. 24. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING AND MEDIA LIAISON

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