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Griffith Community Strategic Plan
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The GS2030 - Griffith Community Strategic Plan was prepared by Griffith City Council
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Griffith City Council 1 Benerembah Street PO Box 485 Griffith NSW 2680 www.griffith.nsw.gov.au Š December 2011
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What is Growing Griffith 2030?
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The history of Growing Griffith 2030...
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An introduction to our community
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Our Community’s Vision for Our Future
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Vision Statement
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Our Community’s Values
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Leadership
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Love the Lifestyle
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Valuing our Environment
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Growing our City
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Where the plan fits
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From where the information came
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riffith’s Future Griffith is a leading regional centre, embracing its diversity while nurturing a happy, healthy and resilient community, today and into the future.
What is Growing Griffith 2030
Growing Griffith 2030 is a community strategic plan to capture the vision of the Griffith community and list the key goals we, as a community, would like to achieve. This important community document is a blueprint for the cooperative management of our city’s growth and sustainability. It has been developed as a result of the NSW Government’s introduction of the Local Government Amendment (Planning and Reporting) Act 2009 which was assented to on 1 October 2009 that created what is now known as the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework (IP&RF). The new framework recognises that communities do not exist in isolation and that they are part of a larger natural, social, economic and political environment that influences and shapes their future direction. Neither do council plans exist in isolation – land use and infrastructure planning produces social, environmental and economic outcomes, and vice-versa – they are connected. This framework encourages councils to draw various plans together, to understand how they interact and to get the maximum leverage from their efforts by planning holistically for the future of the community. The specific aims of the framework are to: • • • •
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improve integration of various statutory planning and reporting processes undertaken by councils as required by the Local Government Act 1993, the Department’s Guidelines and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 strengthen councils’ strategic focus streamline reporting processes ensure that the Local Government Act 1993 and the Integrated Planning and Reporting Guidelines support a strategic and integrated approach to planning and reporting by local councils. (Reference, Division of Local Government, NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet, April 2010)
This document has been prepared following consultation with the members of the Griffith Community across a period of two years using a variety of methods and was informed by elements from existing and draft strategic documents of Griffith City Council and other organisations within the Local Government Area.
The history of Growing Griffith 2030... A full list of consultation processes and methodologies appears at the end of this document while links to documents consulted in the preparation of this plan appear as appendices in the online version of this document. Growing Griffith 2030 is a strategic plan which brings the City’s vision into existence. While Growing Griffith 2030 is a document that Council is required to prepare under the Local Government Act 1993, it is not a document solely for Griffith City Council. It is a plan for all who live and work within the Griffith local government area to create a sustainable, thriving community. Growing Griffith 2030 is a blueprint for the cooperative management of our City’s growth and sustainability. It has been developed with reference to existing strategic plans including the New South Wales Government’s NSW 2021 Plan and the Commonwealth Government – through the Regional Development Australia - Riverina Regional Plan 2010-2015. The resultant Growing Griffith 2030 is the initial step of the community’s vision for a sustainable future for this community, incorporating the principles of social justice and ecologically sustainable development. Griffith City Council defines ecologically sustainable development as: “Development that meets current social, economic, cultural and environmental needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Griffith City Council, 2010, Environmental Sustainability Strategy) This concept of sustainability evokes a “triple bottom line” approach to sustainability and recognises that we need to link development, protection of the environment and social performance in order to manage ecosystems and natural resources essential for fulfilling our basic standards of life. These principles also helped to develop the core themes or pillars of Griffith 2030 – Love the Lifestyle, Valuing our Environment and Growing our City - with the inclusion of a further theme based on Civic Leadership – Leading by Example. Growing Griffith 2030 has also been developed using the principles of social inclusion as outlined in the organisation’s adopted Community Engagement Strategy (August, 2010). Growing Griffith 2030 will be based on the social justice principles of access, equity, participation and rights. These principles have steered the development of this Community Strategic Plan and helped to ensure it reflects the community’s aspirations and needs.
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While the legislative framework for integrated planning and reporting is relatively new in New South Wales, Griffith City Council has been working towards the process for many years. In preparing this current plan, Council referred to those documents that had already been developed using the concept of integration. Those key background documents for formation of this plan are: 99 Griffith City Council Corporate Plan (1997) 99 Griffith Growth Strategy – GS 2030 (2000) 99 Griffith Community Action Plan (2010) which included: • A review of Cultural Revival and the previous Social and Community Plan • Development of a Crime Prevention Plan • Alignment with the local Wiradjuri Community Working Party’s Aboriginal Social Action Plan Growing Griffith 2030 is central to what we do as a whole community in that it: Defines the long-term vision our community is working towards • Sets out the priorities for reaching that vision • Sets out principles and values that will guide our community • Provides a long-term structure to define what will be done • As such, Growing Griffith 2030 is the primary document for our community’s future direction and actions. It forms the basis for the planning and delivery of services, not just by Griffith City Council but by Federal and State government agencies, non-government agencies, community groups and individuals.
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The key elements of this planning framework are: Growing Griffith 2030 – The most important strategic document that provides broad • based objectives and strategic directions for the whole city, not just Council’s operations. The Resourcing Strategy - which details the long-term financial plans, asset • management plans and workforce planning. All these plans will be based on Council’s Customer Services Plan that identifies the level of service to be delivered by Council. The Griffith City Council Delivery Plan - Council’s four-year delivery program • containing actions derived from Growing Griffith 2030. The Operational Plan- a resource allocation plan which will contain the annual budget, • works program and defined measures. Growing Griffith 2030 and its underlying plans such as the long term financial plan and Customer Service Plans will be the main drivers in the formation of the yearly program/plan. It will identify all of Council’s services and
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the key initiatives to be delivered over the financial year. The Annual Report – will provide an overview of the City’s progress towards the vision. The Annual Report will publish data on the objectives and indicators in Growing Griffith 2030 and Council’s Delivery Plan to track progress towards achieving the vision of a thriving and sustainable city. End of Term Report – this document will be prepared at the end of each Council four-year term to provide an overview of the progress of the community against the priorities and strategies outlined in Growing Griffith 2030.
Planning Framework
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An introduction to our community Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation – the largest nation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. Griffith City Council recognises the position of Aboriginal people in the history and growth of Griffith and its surrounding villages. As such, Council acknowledges the Wiradjuri people as the traditional owners of the land and pays respect to Wiradjuri Elders past, present and future. Griffith City Council also acknowledges the contribution made to this community by the many and diverse cultural groups that have greatly contributed to the social and economic wealth of this region. The people of Griffith place great significance on the friendliness and sense of family and community that is frequently exhibited by those who live and work within this city. The people of Griffith demonstrate generosity, support, compassion, integrity and resilience. They value our community’s diversity, employment opportunities and the overall environment of Griffith as well as value for money, quality of products, honesty and opportunity.
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Our Community’s Vision for Our Future
Griffith is a leading regional centre, embracing its diversity while nurturing a happ The vision we have for the future of Griffith is to live in a community that recognises and celebrates the myriad of cultures that enrich the fabric of our society. This community will be one that nurtures itself and its future generations by building on existing employment opportunities as well as expanding local education and health facilities. The overarching aim is to have a happy, healthy and resilient community. How is this going to be achieved? This vision will be achieved through the implementation of the strategies based on the four core themes of Growing Griffith 2030. Those themes are: • Leading by example • Loving our lifestyle • Valuing our environment • Growing our city These themes are clearly interwoven and impact upon each other. They are the cornerstone for our community’s progress and success. Civic leadership is a key pillar to establishing an ecologically sustainable future embracing the principles of social justice. As such, it is integral to the ongoing prosperity of our community today and in the years ahead. In order to develop our vision it is critical we understand the core systems and processes shaping and impacting Griffith. The core systems are: The local, regional and international trade and industries Our community and lifestyle Our environment, best defined by our catchment ecosystem The current (and future) assortment of infrastructure and services The core processes shaping and impacting Griffith are: Availability of water Economic activities (value adding activities) Cultural diversity and social justice issues Infrastructure delivery and maintenance State and Federal government policies 10
py, healthy and resilient community, today and into the future. Overall, it is the people of our community, the cohesion and the big family atmosphere that makes us unique from the rest. It is important our vision contains quality of life, prosperity and connectivity
Vision Statement The community’s vision for Griffith is captured in this simple statement: “Griffith is a leading regional centre, embracing its diversity while nurturing a happy, healthy and resilient community, today and into the future.” While Growing Griffith 2030 is a long-term document for the future of our community, it is important to have tangible, measurable milestones for the short-term. Achieving these objectives will confirm that Council has moved forward with its plan to deliver appropriate services to the community as well as engaging stakeholders to deliver those programs that are not Council’s responsibility but are essential to the community’s wellbeing. As local government moves in four-year cycles, due to the timing of local government elections, the milestones within this document will set-out those goals Council intends to achieve by the year 2016. The Plan will then be revisited for the community to determine whether we are on track with the existing plan or whether we need to review and amend some of the key objectives and strategies that have been outlined in this document. Milestones have been set as Short – less than two years, Medium – three to five years and Long – more than five years.
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Our Community’s Values Our community provides a “fair go” for all within Griffith by acknowledging, planning for and delivering initiatives to meet the diverse needs of our people. Our community values underpin the direction we will take to achieve the vision we have set. These same values will guide the way we work together as a community to ensure the outcomes we are striving for will be met. To help guide the course for the community, those elected to represent the community will follow Council’s key corporate principles highlighted in the following paragraphs. These principles will be used to measure all Council’s activities.
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Evidence-based We will ensure decisions are based on clear evidence and information.
Sustainability We will take care that our community’s growth is ecologically sustainable to provide for future generations.
Social Justice and Equality We will ensure that services delivered to our community are appropriate, relevant and accessible. In doing so, we will strive to improve everyone’s ability to access new and existing services by developing ways to include those with a diverse range of needs from mobility issues to language concerns, from cultural groups to those faced with socio-economic barriers.
Accountability Through this process we will make ourselves answerable to the communities and the people of Griffith.
Participation We will actively involve the people of Griffith to share in the work of planning the future of Griffith.
Communication We will keep everyone in Griffith informed of and seek their views on what we are doing.
Partnership We will work together with the community and other partners in business and government to achieve our vision for Griffith.
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Griffith City Council staff and elected representatives will act as a conduit between the community and other tiers of government to lobby and advocate for the delivery of services to the local community. Council, with assistance drawn from community input, will co-ordinate those responses to ensure that adequate resources and services are available to make certain the community’s goals are achieved. Goals • To engage in an integrated planning framework that ensures a sustainable future for Griffith and its community. • To engage with the community and others in decision making and planning. • To collaborate with partners. • To be a respected, professional and accountable organisation. • To encourage community wellbeing and safety. Suggested strategies to meet Civic Leadership Objectives (C1-7) Strategy – How do we achieve this Timeframe – S (short-term ie first two years), M – (mediumterm, 2-5 years), L – (long-term, 5 years and beyond) Unless otherwise stated, all activities are ongoing. S - Develop and implement a C1 - Provide 99Accountability range of effective communication 99Communication at the clear and processes incorporating traditional transparent right level and emerging technologies communication 99Respond in a timely S - Educate staff and community to the local fashion on the processes of Council’s community on 99Provide consistent matters in which it adopted Community Engagement messages to the Strategy is concerned. community S- Adequately resource 99Council should have communication and engagement a ‘Whip’ someone processes throughout the who ensures all elected organisation representatives are well S - Ensure adherence to prepared before meetings Service Level Agreements on communication S - Ensure agenda and relevant information is reviewed prior to meetings Some of the things Our Community said it Wanted
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Key Stakeholders
• Griffith City Councillors and staff • Media outlets • Community and Business organisations
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S - Utilise a Community Reference Panel and existing community groups to garner information about relevant issues S - Regularly review local and national media S - Council and committee agendas and minutes are prepared and distributed in a timely fashion in electronic and printed form M - Community Reference Panel 99Nurture young leaders C3 - Mentor be used as a ‘training ground’ for 99Identify and work with and support potential leaders civic office diverse community to M - Develop mentoring processes encourage involvement in from diverse backgrounds and to encourage and guide community governance involvement in Local Government age groups to ensure adequate activities S - Youth Advisory Committee to community hold half-yearly forums with other representation. young people from the community to discuss and debate relevant youth issues 99High visibility – be seen C4 - To advocate S - Actively engage with State and Federal agencies/governments on behalf of leading. to develop and maintain ongoing the community 99Lead on issues that dialogue on issues of local with State impact the community, importance and Federal eg MDBA plan, private S - Develop strategies to positively authorities. hospital, social inclusion impact in the areas of education, health, employment, community safety, infrastructure, transport and housing S - Provide support and assistance, where possible, to organisations wishing to deliver services and programs locally to address identified needs, such as the Community Working Party’s Social Action Plan 99Listen to community’s needs – the whole community not just the squeaky wheels. Involve others in decision making process. Councillors to be better prepared for their roles
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C2 - Be well informed about current issues that impact our community.
• Griffith City Councillors and staff • Media outlets
• Griffith City Councillors and staff • Community and Business organisations • Education facilities • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
• Griffith City Councillors and staff • Community and Business organisations • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
C5 - To provide a governance role in the continuous development of the City of Griffith. 99Source external funding C6 - To partner with organisations 99Better promote the to facilitate area the delivery of required services to the Griffith community. 99Councillor numbers 99Communication with community
99Communicate with community
• Griffith City S - Respond to issues within Councillors and staff the endorsed Service Level • NSW Government Agreements S - Ensure accountability measures are in place and adhered to
S - Identify opportunities for external funding for projects and programs that will positively impact the local community M - Invest in and implement the strategies identified by the Strengthening Basin Communities Project S - Provide adequate resources C7 - Integrate to plan and monitor activities and the core themes to ensure realistic strategies across the organisation and the community and achievable goals are set.
• Griffith City Council organisation and Councillors • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government • Griffith Interagency • Griffith City Councillors and staff • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
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Love the Lifestyle
Our community welcomes and celebrates the diverse cultural mix that has greatly contributed to the initial and continual growth of this City. Our community provides a range of opportunities to enjoy life and culture and has access to a range of education, housing, employment and health options. Goals • To encourage and facilitate community wellbeing and safety. • To develop and promote diversity. Suggested strategies to meet Lifestyle Objectives (L1-8)
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Some of the things Our Community said it Wanted
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99Scenic Hill walking trails 99Beautifying Cocoparra 99Shade 99Parking issues in CBD 99More cycle paths 99Better public transport 99Somewhere people can feel safe 99Improving the entrances to Griffith at Yoogali
L1 - Create accessible and safe, liveable places.
99More cycle/footpaths 99Public toilets 99Provide safe and appropriate measures for skateboarding
L2 - Provide, maintain and monitor safe assets, facilities and services.
Strategy – How do we achieve this Timeframe – S (short-term ie first two years), M – (mediumterm, 2-5 years), L – (long-term, 5 years and beyond) Unless otherwise stated, all activities are ongoing. M - Implement the strategies of the Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan. S - Develop and implement the strategies of the Hands Off Griffith Community Crime Plan (in development) S - Finalise and implement the recommendations of the Playground Strategy and Plans of Management for Parks and Reserves L – Further develop and implement the strategies of the Griffith Community Action Plan 2010 in partnership with State and Federal government agencies M - Review the passive surveillance provided by CCTV throughout the Central Business District S - Develop and implement a detailed asset management and replacement program S - Implement the strategies of the Hands Off Griffith Community Crime Plan (in development)
Key Stakeholders
• Griffith City Council • NSW State Government • Commonwealth Government • Community organisations and business operators
• Griffith City Council • NSW State Government • Commonwealth Government • Community organisations
99Education options 99Health, mental health and private health options 99Youth facilities – more activities to keep kids off the streets 99More cycle paths
L3 - Develop partnerships to grow health and educational services and facilities.
99Parks and gardens should be more child friendly 99A multi-purpose community facility 99Youth facilities and employment opportunities 99Support the City Band 99Develop arts and cultural opportunities 99Youth activities, such as an under-age night club, paintball, ice-skating, theme parks etc.
L4 - Plan and provide a suitable range of sporting, recreation and cultural facilities.
99Access to affordable childcare 99Access to more health services 99Develop Lake Wyangan’s fishing capacity
L5 - Utilise facilities and services for optimal participation.
S - Continue support of existing Memorandum of Understanding between Charles Sturt University and the NSW Riverina Institute of TAFE S - Continue support of existing medical students programs. M - Council to play an active role in ensuring the establishment of improved medical and health facilities and services M - Provide access to opportunities for self-education and improved well being using new technology eg internet access widely available at a range of locations, such as Library S - Implement the actions of the Griffith City Council Playground Strategy including Plans of Management for public reserves/ parks M - Maintain and improve recreational facilities eg: parks, Lake Wyangan, Skate Park S - Encourage increased utilisation of existing recreation and sporting facilities by regularly maintaining existing infrastructure M - Investigate options to plan and develop facilities and services to meet the needs of the whole community – including young, ageing, low-socio economic and diverse community groups M - Provide and promote accessibility to existing services and facilities, including sporting, education, employment and cultural activities M - Promote pathways into alternative education and training where appropriate M - Promote the benefits of lifelong learning S -Work with relevant agencies to establish support and mentoring through out of school hours programs
• Griffith City Council • NSW State Government • Health and allied health service providers • Youth service providers • Non-government agencies • Community organisations
• Griffith City Council • NSW Arts • Western Riverina Arts Board • NSW State Government • Commonwealth Government • Community organisations
• Griffith City Council • NSW State Government • Non-government agencies • Commonwealth Government
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S - Promote the implementation of Ethnic Affairs Priority Statement programs throughout the community S - Deliver diversity awareness training and support to new arrivals and community M - Support the implementation of first language education where appropriate S - Support the delivery of English language classes M - Develop projects and programs that actively address the incidence of bullying across the community M - Promote the social and community benefits of volunteering S - Encourage participation in L7 – Promote, 99Acknowledge and established activities celebrating celebrate and honour diversity community diversity 99La Festa to be bi-ennial build on our 99More activities for the cultural diversity M - Successfully deliver externally and cosmopolitan funded programs designed to elderly increase community engagement 99Increase promotion of identity. by those from Culturally and Griffith Linguistically Diverse communities S - Increase and improve promotion of existing arts and cultural events and facilities
• Griffith City Council • NSW State Government • Commonwealth Government • Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW • Education providers • Griffith Business Chamber • Community organisations
M - Maintain and build on current programs being delivered by local agencies and Council M - Support parents by increasing opportunities to access information and education on the role of parenting S - Implement the strategies of the Hands Off Griffith Community Crime Plan (in development) S - Support parents by increasing access to quality child care M - Increase awareness of existing support services and programs S - Establish and promote an on-line process for information gathering and dissemination to address community safety issues M - Establish and promote Seniors Watch to help elderly people to maintain independent living options S - Principals of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design are incorporated into all local planning instruments
• Griffith City Council • NSW State Government • Commonwealth Government • Community organisations • Business operators
99Develop arts and cultural opportunities 99Establish a multipurpose community facility 99Encourage volunteering and promote volunteering opportunities 99Acknowledge and honour diversity 99More facilities for seniors – housing, medical, entertainment
99Improve community safety
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L6 - Integrate cultural and community groups and address issues faced by minority groups.
L8 - Acknowledge and be responsive to issues which have an impact upon the community’s wellbeing and harmony.
• Griffith City Council • NSW State Government • Commonwealth Government • Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW • Community Organisations • Western Riverina Arts Board • Riverina Regional Tourism
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aluing our Environment
Our community values the natural and built environment; it values history and the efforts of those who have helped to create this community. This section of Growing Griffith 2030 represents a shared vision of sustainability among Griffith City Council and the community. Furthermore, it highlights the Griffith community’s concern for the environment and their willingness to preserve and protect it so it will be enjoyed by future generations. Goals • To improve the ecological sustainability of Griffith’s local environment. • To preserve and enhance the natural and built environment. • To develop and follow best practice in environmental management. Suggested strategies to meet Environmental Objectives (E1-12) Some of the things Our Community said it Wanted
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99Council should be more E1 - To reduce active in planning for life consumption and loss of water. without water (in case it happens) 99Water use has a very high priority and the community needs to continue this focus 99The community can lead by example with low use water gardens
Strategy – How do we achieve this Timeframe – S (short-term ie first two years), M – (mediumterm, 2-5 years), L – (long-term, 5 years and beyond) Unless otherwise stated, all activities are ongoing. SM&L - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for water S – Develop and implement a detailed asset management and replacement program for water infrastructure
Key Stakeholders
• Griffith City Council • Community • Business • Murrumbidgee Irrigation • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
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• Griffith City Council • Community • Business Operators • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
E4 - To reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
S, M&L - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for water S – Develop and implement a detailed asset management and replacement program for sewerage S,M & L- Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for water S – Develop and implement a detailed asset management and replacement program for water M & L - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for energy, air and climate change
99Reduce smoke related to agricultural burning 99Reduce odour from wineries during vintage
E5 – To improve air quality by reducing exposure to air pollution.
M & L - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for energy, air and climate change
• Griffith City Council • Community • Business Operators • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
99Consider the impacts of poor planning and placement Council can send a clear message to the community about its wishes to control our growth with minimal impact to the surrounding areas
E6 – To minimise the environmental, social and financial costs of new development.
M & L - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for land and the built environment S - Provide development assessment and building certification services to the Griffith Community
• Griffith City Council • Community • Business Operators • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
99Natural environment should be looked after better 99We have an asset that many metro areas don’t have: land and space. If we can manage those two and design the City around our longer term needs, we will set a solid platform for future generations
E7 – To preserve our natural and built heritage for future generations.
S & M - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for land and the built environment
• Griffith City Council • Community • Business Operators • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
99We could study recycling more 99Planning needs to begin for a possible future without water in Griffith
E2 - To increase reuse/recycling of wastewater and stormwater.
99Water tastes/smells/ looks unappealing
E3 -To protect and enhance water quality.
99Council should be more proactive in climate change issues 99Use less energy, plant more trees and recycle 99Council must be a role model in adaptation to new energy sources
• Griffith City Council • Community • Business Operators • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government • Griffith City Council • Community • Business Operators
99Improve farming methods
E8 – To improve sustainable land use.
S & M - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for land and the built environment
• Griffith City Council • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
99Increase the capacity of residents to walk and cycle
E9 – To plan effectively and consider health issues within planning and sustainable development frameworks. E10 – To improve biodiversity by preserving and protecting existing biodiversity.
S & M - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for land and the built environment
• Griffith City Council • Community • Business Operators • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
S & M - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for biodiversity
• Griffith City Council • Community • Business Operators • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
99Encourage community members to value the natural environment and also consider others 99Community attitude is the main barrier. Not enough people seem to genuinely consider the need to have a lesser impact on our natural environment and resources
E11 – To ensure and maintain the conservation of the natural environment.
S, M & L - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for biodiversity
• Griffith City Council • Community • Business Operators • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
99Council should support Clean Up Australia Day and promote civic pride 99Council must be a role model in waste management
E12 – To deal with waste more effectively, including using it as a resource.
M - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for waste
• Griffith City Council • Community • Business Operators • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
99Natural environment needs to be looked after better 99Need to plant more trees 99Become carers of the natural environment by assisting in maintenance of Scenic Hill and natural vegetation sites
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rowing our City
Griffith has a strong local economy that draws on, but is not completely reliant upon, an agricultural base. Our community provides opportunities for its young people to pursue their chosen career and education options at a local level, while attracting skilled and professional workers from other areas. Goals • To develop our vibrant regional city. • To ensure a balance between commercial and social infrastructure development. • To enhance access to and from our city, as well as mobility within the region. Suggested strategies to meet Development Objectives (D1-9)
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Some of the things Our Community said it Wanted
Objective
99More shops 99Two or three storey mall 99Private hospital – high priority
D2 - Develop Griffith as a centre of choice for trade, business, health, recreation and employment.
Strategy – How do we achieve this Timeframe – S (short-term ie first two years), M – (mediumterm, 2-5 years), L – (long-term, 5 years and beyond) Unless otherwise stated, all activities are ongoing. S - Advocate for the early installation of National Broadband Network in the Griffith LGA S - Ensure development is planned and strategic, incorporating principles of sustainability and triple bottom line of being financially, socially and environmentally measured S, M & L - Advocate for access to improved health and allied health services through face-to-face and e-health processes S, M & L - Increase local access to further education options S, M & L - Promote the value of tourism and its economic benefits to the community
Key Stakeholders
• Griffith City Council • Community and Business organisations • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
99Special development packages for new businesses wanting to relocate to the city
99Rail link to Wagga, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne. 99Second airline carrier with competitive prices 99Railway freight yard needs to be moved 99Put bike tracks off the road and on a bike path, put them all around town, down the main street, town to Hanwood, town to Yoogali and up to Pioneer Park. Also BMX track at the showground 99New paths around the city for people to walk
S & M - Encourage the establishment of diversified industries S - Advocate for the early installation of National Broadband Network in the Griffith LGA S - Improve the physical appearance of city and village entrances S & M - Encourage planned development in Griffith LGA villages and the wider region M - Promote opportunities for small businesses to establish in our community M - Fill vacant commercial space and consider the location of shopping centres S - Invest in and implement the strategies identified by the Strengthening Basin Communities Project M - Relocate freight terminal from D3 - Develop Central Business District Griffith as regional transport S - Improve facilities at existing Griffith transport infrastructure, ie: hub and interairport, bus interchange, railway model transport station centre. D1 - Attract and develop new value-adding industries.
D4 - Maintain and develop public roads, paths, cycleways and transport corridors.
M & L - Develop and implement a detailed assets management and replacement program for roads, paths, cycleways and transport corridors M - Extend and improve kerb and guttering in the CBD L - Install path/cycleways in residential areas L - Install path/cycleways to connect suburbs and villages. M - Improve and maintain street lighting in residential and central business areas M - Design and complete construction of the Memorial Park Carpark
• Griffith City Council • Community and Business organisations • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
• Griffith City Council • Community and Business organisations • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government • Griffith City Council • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
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D5 - Provide 99Plan for a possible future with less reliance on infrastructure in partnership with water in Griffith service providers.
D6 - Develop 99Plan for a possible future with less reliance on policies that encourage water in Griffith sustainable growth.
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99New housing developments need to have wider streets
D7 - Promote Griffith as a “centre of excellence”.
99Airport terminal needs upgrading 99Freight terminal needs to be moved from CBD
D8 - Develop “easy access links” with key regional and capital centres (eg: Rex link to Melbourne).
S - Advocate for the early installation of National Broadband Network in the Griffith LGA. M – Investigate and provide options to Implement Strengthening Basin Communities Project strategies. S – Construct appropriate accommodation for the delivery of additional health services. S – Recommit to the Memorandum of Understanding between GCC, Charles Sturt University and NSW Institute of TAFE – Riverina to expand tertiary education options delivered locally. S, M & L - Ensure development is planned and strategic, incorporating principles of ecological sustainability M - Progress the development of the new Griffith Cemetery to incorporate elements to accommodate the diverse cultural groups within our community M - Implement the strategies identified in the Land Use Plan M - Provide a suitable livestock marketing centre to facilitate the buying and selling of livestock S - Develop and sufficiently resource a cross-organisational marketing and promotion strategy that presents a unified and cohesive image of Griffith S, M & L - All new developments comply with the existing and future development strategies
• Griffith City Council • Community and Business organisations • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
M - Relocate freight terminal from Central Business District. S - Improve facilities at existing Griffith transport infrastructure, ie: airport, bus interchange, railway station
• Griffith City Council • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
• Griffith City Council • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
• Griffith City Council • Community and Business organisations • NSW Government
99Crematorium as a priority at the new cemetery 99Facilities at Yenda Park need to be upgraded – eg: Toilet block, pathways etc.
D9 - Establish social and commercial infrastructure for the betterment of community wellbeing and natural resource management.
M - Improve local access to affordable and appropriate housing – through rental or purchase options L - Investigate the development of an outdoor pool facility S - Maximise community support for tourism by increasing awareness of how community interaction is central to the quality of experiencing the local region. S & M - Maintain and improve services to villages and rural areas of Griffith LGA M - Facilitate the development of a multi-purpose community centre that provides for all cultures and ages and incorporates a range of facilities ie: meeting rooms, office space, wet areas, family friendly. S - Implement the actions of the CBD Enhancement Strategy S - Ensure buildings are accessible in accordance with disability access requirements
• Griffith City Council • Community and Business organisations • NSW Government • Commonwealth Government
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Where the plan fits
In preparing the Community Strategic Plan, there is a requirement by local Councils to consider State government plans along with any relevant State or regional draft plans and strategies. The following matrix sets out where the objectives of Growing Griffith 2030 fit within the context of NSW 2021 and RDA Riverina’s Regional Plan 2010-2015
Leading by Example (C1 - C7) Objective
NSW 2021 – A plan to make NSW Number One
C1 - Provide clear and transparent communication to the local community on matters in which it is concerned C2 - Be well informed about current issues that impact our community C3 - Mentor and support potential leaders from diverse backgrounds and age groups to ensure adequate community representation C4 - To advocate on behalf of the community with State and Federal authorities C5 - To provide a governance role in the continuous development of the City of Griffith C6 - To partner with organisations to facilitate the delivery of required services to the Griffith community C7 - Integrate the core themes, to ensure realistic and achievable goals are set
Goals 31 and 32
Regional Development Australia – Riverina NSW Regional Plan 2010-2015 Goal 4
Goal 32
Goal 3
Goals 24 and 27
As Above
Goals 1, 2, 26 and 30
Goals 4 and 5
Goals 31 and 32
Goal 3
Goals 7 - 21
Goals 1 to 5
Goals 1 – 32
Goals 1 to 5
Objective
NSW 2021 – A plan to make NSW Number One
L1 - Create accessible and safe, liveable places.
Goals 5, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24, 32
Regional Development Australia – Riverina NSW Regional Plan 2010-2015 Goals 3 and 4
Love the Lifestyle (L1 - L8)
L2 - Provide, maintain and monitor safe assets, Goals 16, 18, 19, 20 and 21 facilities and services. L3 - Develop partnerships to grow health and Goals 11, 12, 19 and 24 educational services and facilities. L4 - Plan and provide a suitable range of Goal 27 sporting, recreation and cultural facilities.
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L5 - Utilise facilities and services for optimal participation.
Goals 10, 14, 15, 20 and 24
As Above Goals 4 and 5 Goal 3 As Above
L6 - Integrate cultural and community groups and address issues faced by minority groups. L7 – Promote, celebrate and build on our cultural diversity and cosmopolitan identity. L8 - Acknowledge and be responsive to issues which have an impact upon the community’s wellbeing and harmony.
Goals 23, 24, 26 and 27
Goals 3 and 4
Goals 23 to 27
Goals 1, 3 and 4
Goals 15, 16, 18, 24, 25 and Goals 3 and 5 32
Valuing our Environment (E1 - E12) Objective
NSW 2021 – A plan to make NSW Number One
E1 - To reduce consumption and loss of water. Goals 19, 21 and 22 E2 - To increase reuse/recycling of wastewater and stormwater. E3 -To protect and enhance water quality. E4 - To reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. E5 – To improve air quality by reducing exposure to air pollution. E6 – To minimise the environmental, social and financial costs of new development. E7 – To preserve our natural and built heritage for future generations. E8 – To improve sustainable land use. E9 – To plan effectively and consider health issues within planning and sustainable development frameworks. E10 – To improve biodiversity by preserving and protecting existing biodiversity E11 – To ensure and maintain the conservation of the natural environment. E12 – To deal with waste more effectively, including using it as a resource.
Regional Development Australia – Riverina NSW Regional Plan 2010-2015 Goal 2
Goals 19 and 22
As Above
Goal 21 Goal 22, 23 and 29
As Above Goal 4
As Above
As Above
Goal 13, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 29 Goals 22, 23, 24, 26 and 27
Goals1 and 4
Goals 22, 28 and 29 Goals 11, 20, 22, 23 and 29
Goal 1 Goals 1, 2, 3 and 5
Goals 22 and 29
Goal 2.
As Above
Goal 2 and 4
Goals 20, 22 and 23.
Goals 1 and 2
Goals 1 to 4
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Growing our City (D1 - D9)
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Objective
NSW 2021 – A plan to make NSW Number One
D1 - Develop Griffith as a centre of choice for trade, business, health, recreation and employment. D2 - Attract and develop new value-adding industries. D3 - Develop Griffith as regional transport hub and inter-modal transport centre. D4 - Maintain and develop public roads, paths, cycleways and transport corridors. D5 - Provide infrastructure in partnership with service providers. D6 - Develop policies that encourage sustainable growth. D7 - Promote Griffith as a “centre of excellence”. D8 - Develop “easy access links” with key regional and capital centres. D9 - Establish social and commercial infrastructure for the betterment of community wellbeing and natural resource management.
Goals 3, 4 and 20.
Regional Development Australia – Riverina NSW Regional Plan 2010-2015 Goals 1, 3 and 5
Goals 3, 4, 14, 27 and 29
Goal 1
Goals 3, 4 and 10
Goals 1 and 4
Goals 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 22, 24
Goals 4 and 5
Goals 3, 4, 10, 19, 20, 21, 30 Goals 20, 27 and 29
As Above
Goals 3, 6, 12, 15 and 22
Goals 1, 2, 4 and 5
Goals 4, 7 and 19
Goals 1 and 3
Goals 3, 12, 20, 24, 30 and 32
Goals 3 to 5
Goals 2, 4 and 5
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rom where the information came
Community supplied comment – (reproduced in full in supplementary documentation): Community Workshops – Oct/Nov 2010 Local Government Week 2011 Schools Competition Growing Griffith Community Tree – Griffith City Library Community Workshops – Feb/Mar/Apr 2011 On-line Forums – Sep/Oct/Nov 2011 Marian Catholic College Year Nine Workshop – Nov 2011 Reference Documents – links to documents included in online information at www.griffith.nsw. gov.au • 10 Big Ideas for Murray Riverina – NSW Business Chamber • Are We There Yet – Griffith Cultural Plan 2007-2012 – Griffith City Council • Art Gallery Strategic Plan 2009-2013 – Griffith City Council • Australia Street Art Gallery Strategic Review 2006 – Griffith City Council • CSU Regional development report – Charles Sturt University • Draft Griffith Regional Theatre Strategic Plan 2011 – Griffith City Council • Financial Management Plan Water & Sewer – Final – Griffith City Council • Griffith Airport Master Plan (PDF) Final adopted copy – Griffith City Council • Griffith Airport Business Plan – Griffith City Council • Griffith Airport Development Strategy – Griffith City Council • Griffith City Council Bicycle Plan – Griffith City Council • Griffith City Council Corporate Plan 1997 – Griffith City Council • Griffith Local Environmental Plan 2002 – Griffith City Council • Griffith Pioneer Park Museum Draft Plan – Griffith City Council • Griffith Strategic Business Plan Water & Sewer – Griffith City Council • Griffith Tourism Business Plan 2011-2012 – Griffith City Council • Growing Griffith 2030 (8 December 2008) – Griffith City Council • Growth Strategy 2030 Review (Draft) – Griffith City Council • Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan Vol 1 & 2 – Griffith City Council • Land Bank Strategy – Final Draft – Griffith City Council • Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority Action Plan – Murrumbidgee CMA • NSW 2021 – NSW State Government • Public Art Strategy final – Griffith City Council • RDA – Riverina Regional Plan 2010-2015 – Regional Development Autralia • Strengthening Basin Communities – Griffith Report 29
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