8. IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW The implementation of the Lake Macquarie Sports Strategy will be undertaken on a priority basis over a 10-year time frame within available resource allocations. A review on the implementation will be undertaken every second year with progress measured by the percentage of actions commenced and completed. The Sports Infrastructure Prioritisation Framework will help inform future capital works programs including strategic asset management. It is envisaged that future capital works programs will include key categories of: ˗ Field surface works - including drainage, irrigation, and re-turfing ˗ Lighting ˗ Amenities ˗ Court renewal. Supporting infrastructure such as the provision of fencing and spectator areas will primarily be the responsibility of the management committee or delegated authority to fund. In implementing the Lake Macquarie Sports Strategy, financial resourcing will be a critical factor. This includes a range of opportunities including but not limited to general revenue, user hire fees, development contributions and grants. This Strategy recognises the opportunity for divestment and rationalisation of sports infrastructure as a plausible avenue for revenue generation to support the implementation of this Strategy. Divestment provides an opportunity to rationalise surplus supply and sub-standard facilities to assist fund recommendations of this Strategy. This process requires careful consideration of range of factors, in particular the equitable access to public open space. Ongoing partnerships and collaboration with a range of stakeholders will be required to ensure optimal and sustainable sports outcomes are achieved.
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