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Public Development
Public Transport Improvements
State and local government can play an important role in locating public sector developments within Riverside. These include government offices, civic and community facilities, education, health facilities and public housing. Public sector development has the potential to act as a ‘catalyst’ projects to encourage additional private sector development.
The provision of high quality public transport infrastructure is important for the success of the Master Plan. The provision of frequent services, comprehensive public transport information and effective promotion of these services will help compliment the improvements to pedestrian and cycle amenity in actively encouraging alternatives to private car use.
The vitality of Riverside can be greatly influenced by the presence of noncommercial, civic and community related land uses. The following table draws together the actions required to ensure the public sector develops new facilities in appropriate locations.
High quality public transport infrastructure and facilities: •
encourage more people to use them thus reducing car dependency and use;
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increase the accessibility of the precincts to a broader range of community; and
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contribute to the attraction of prospective businesses and residents to the precinct.
Action Table 3 - Public Development Typical Implementing Body
Stakeholder
WWCC, LPMA and NSW Department of Planning All government agencies
Action 1
Ensure appropriate Council and State Government developments are located within the precinct.
WWCC, LPMA and NSW Department of Planning
Action 2
Establish through the Riverside Management system a public sector planning and development protocol to ensure liaison with public agencies to ensure that all appropriate public sector office, health and education investments are located, where possible, within the Precinct.
WWCC
Action Table 4 - Public Transport Action
Action 1
Action 2
Work with the Department of Transport and Infrastructure and local bus operators to improve bus services including routes and timetabling. Improve facilities at bus stops including shelters, seating and service information.
Typical Implementing Body WWCC and Department of Transport and Infrastructure
Stakeholder
Local bus operators
MAKING RIVERSIDE A REALITY
Actions
WWCC and local bus operators
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