Deliver and maintain recreational assets

Responsible officer: Section Leader Open Space Services

Does legislation require us to provide this service? Yes

CSP outcomes met by this service

• We have facilities that support affordable options for people to be active through a wide range of sport and recreation activities

• We enjoy safe and inclusive community spaces and activities that bring people together

• Our key places and spaces are activated to be vibrant and welcoming at all times

• Public infrastructure continues to meet our community and business requirements (sustainable community leadership)

• Our public infrastructure is maintained for its current purpose and for future generations (sustainable community leadership)

• Our limited resources are targeted to where they are needed most (sustainable community leadership).

How is the service delivered?

We deliver projects for new and existing recreational assets. We aim to provide the community with the recreational facilities and services they need.

We plan, design and oversee the ongoing operation of recreational assets. We manage the community’s assets responsibly, focussing on best value, risk and sustainability.

This service covers a range of maintenance work that keeps outdoor spaces with public infrastructure, such as the Coffs Harbour Jetty, parks, playgrounds, skate parks and gardens, fit for use by residents and visitors alike.

Maintenance of all recreational assets includes:

• Gardens (12-week cycles)

• Parks mown (two to every four weeks)

• Public toilets cleaned and inspected (daily)

• Playgrounds are inspected every two months

• High to medium use recreational parks are inspected every three to four months

• Weekly maintenance and monthly safety and defect inspections on parks and playgrounds

• Barbecues cleaned weekly at a minimum

Weeds are also managed, streets are cleaned (including public bins) and the Sawtell Rock pool is maintained and checked for issues. Maintenance is proactive and based on defects inspections. Some work is done in response to customer requests and scheduled in the maintenance program. All tree work is reactive.