Date: 11 February 2014
Major Community Issues discussed
1. Amalgamation update
The NSW Government has confirmed the merger of Centannial Park and Moore Park Trust with the Royal Botanic Gardens Trust. No change to either Trust is proposed. Kim Ellis is the Acting Executive Director, with the Executive Director role advertised and expected to be appointed in March 2014.
2. Sustainable Parklands Projects
Raelene Lockhorst, Director, Strategic Planning and Projects gave an update on various projects:
Moore Park Master Plan 2030
The Moore Park Master Plan is due to commence by April 2014, with completion expected by December 2014. Tenders have gone out to external consultants, in accordance with government policies. There will be one plan, covering:
- Moore Park West
- Moore Park East
- Robertson Road Precinct
- Moore Park Golf
- ES Marks
- Tay Reserve
A member of the CCC will sit on the steering committee, similar to the Centennial Park master plan process.
>> Have your say: email the CCC with your comments on this issue toccc@cp.nsw.gov.au
Light Rail update
The Development Agreement between Centennial Parklands and the State Government is under negotiation, with the Trust looking to recoup costs due to Light Rail project. Early works are due to start in mid-2014 with preparation works in Moore Park East and at the Robertson Road Fields. It is currently expected that the design and route of the light rail may impact up to 100 trees. This is a significant issue for the Parklands.
>> Have your say: email the CCC with your comments on this issue toccc@cp.nsw.gov.au
Oxford Street Cycleway
Community consultation has been completed, with 121 responses received. A number of observations were made, including to keep the path outside Centennial Park. The final plans are being drafted and the program is set to finish July/August 2014.
Belvedere Amphitheatre upgrade
Moonlight Cinema is operating and the upgrade has been well received. CCC members have visited and noted the improvements, in particular the runway lighting enhancements to the area.
Moore Park Golf House refurbishment
Works commenced January 2014 and include a comprehensive (and long overdue) redesign of the conference and dining areas and associated kitchen facilities. Expected to be complete by April 2014.
Centennial Park Labyrinth
Fundraising has been completed. The sod turning was on 5 February 2014, with attendance from the CCC. The labyrinth will take six months to build.
Sports field upgrades
An $800k upgrade and turf replacement program is underway, including to Bat and Ball field, ES Marks and McKay Oval. 35,000 sqm of turf has been replaced, with 60 tonnes of rubble removed. New and upgraded irrigation has been installed.
Fitness Station upgrades at Queens Park
Fitness stations now installed and complete. Funding for the project was sourced through the NSW Government Sport and Recreation's Participation and Facilities grants program and the Foundation.
3. Events in the Parklands
Tropfest - December 2013
Held successfully, several CCC members in attendance.
Avicii concert - January 2014
Members of the CCC attended this event to gain an understanding of large event management. The operation functions were viewed and discussed, including Control Room operations, Police Operations, First aid, Transport solutions, Customer hotline, and Sound monitoring. The members were particularly impressed with operational excellence, police and security management and crowd control after the event finished.
Current and upcoming events
- Moonlight Cinema
- Sydney Trapeze School
- Mardi Gras
- Taste of Sydney
- Lost Picnic music event
- Nike She runs the Night
- Relay for Life
- Film shoot in Church Grounds
>> Have your say: email the CCC with your comments on this issue toccc@cp.nsw.gov.au
4. Committee administration
The CCC’s response (reviewed and approved by all members) to the Light Rail EIS had been lodged in December 2014.
Next Meeting: Tuesday 1 April 2014