Date: 5 April 2016
Major Community Issues discussed
1) CCC Committee for 2016
- Biographies of all CCC members are on the Centennial Parklands website.
Contact the CCC at: ccc@cp.nsw.gov.au
2) Moore Park Master Plan
Kim Ellis (Executive Director) updated the CCC on the Moore Park Master Plan. Drafting of the plan is ongoing with public exhibition expected in June 2016 with a final Master Plan in August 2016. The draft Master Plan will be available in digital format to assist different types of users understand the various ideas and initiatives.
Have your say: www.centennialparklands.com.au/about/parklands_projects/moore_park_future
3) Light Rail
Kim Ellis (Executive Director) updated the CCC on key developments:
- The cut and cover tunnel construction work has commenced at Moore Park West and at Moore Park East. Construction work will progressively continue to the south into Moore Park South.
- The six lane diversion of Anzac Parade into the bus way adjoining Moore Park East is commencing. Bus lanes are already diverted. There will be consequential traffic impacts: increase in traffic on Driver Avenue, Lang Road and Moore Park Road. TfNSW has stated a 12-16 months diversion construction timeframe.
- The portal in Moore Park West at South Dowling Street has increased in size to address safety requirements and accommodate emergency vehicle parking.
- Aboriginal artefacts have been found at the site of the proposed light rail stabling yards and TfNSW is currently working out management options with Indigenous stakeholders.
- The Light Rail has proposed a Control Room at Moore Park East (toilet and sandwich room) however the Trust’s strong preference is for no more buildings on park land.
- The Light Rail has also proposed a substation on park land near the old amenities block close to Robertson Road. Again, the Trust’s strong preference is for no more buildings on park land.
- The Parklands have now included a Light Rail update page on Parklands website. See: http://www.centennialparklands.com.au/about/parklands_projects/light_rail_project
4) Tree Planting Strategy
Kim Ellis (Executive Director) updated the CCC on the tree planting strategy for the Parklands:
- KE advised that the Parklands has lost seven mature figs to the Light Rail project so far with approximately 90 younger trees listed for removal soon. Approximately 130 -140 trees to be removed in total. If trees have a donation plaque, the plaque will be relocated.There is a significant replacement planting program proposed by TfNSW. Ratio likely to be 8:1 (significant trees) 4:1 (moderately significant) 2:1 (not significant).
- 560 new trees are to be planted over four years. Almost 90 already planted in Moore Park.
- Tree Planting Map for Moore Park creates a sense of ‘rooms’ and shows planting of trees around the Village Green, the creation of an avenue of trees, around the children’s playground. Now planting a range of flowering trees (not just figs or oaks).
- Tramway Field tree planting scheduled for 2017-2018.
- Synthetic training fields to receive 20 pines
- Moore Park West tree planting scheduled for 2019 (post Light Rail tunnel). Focus to provide shade to the sports fields.
Have your say: www.centennialparklands.com.au/about/parklands_projects/moore_park_future
5) Sustainable Parklands Projects
Craig Easdown (Manager – Communications and Public Affairs) gave updates on various projects:
- Moore Park Synthetic Field at Robertson Road became operational on 4 January 2016. A range of sports is played there for approximately 60 hours a week. There are currently no free booking times between 3pm and 10pm. See: https://www.centennialparklands.com.au/sports/moore_park_synthetic_field
- Moore Park – propose interpretation and signage for Moore Park to identify it as part of Centennial Parklands. Look into a possible walking app for Moore Park. Relocation of the Anzac Memorial (removed due to the Tibby Cotter Bridge construction and currently being refurbished) to Moore Park East being discussed with RMS and the RSL.
- 2016 is Moore Park's 150th Anniversary – a key event for a community celebration is planned for 10 December 2016. A smaller event may also be held in July 2016 when tree planting is complete.
- ES Marks Safety Upgrades - commenced December 2015.
- Fitness Stations - Centennial Park and Moore Park complete. Queens Park to be completed by May 2016.
- Queens Park Sports Field - major irrigation upgrade and major resurfacing and turfing period. 12 week closure required. All key sporting groups have been advised.
- Bat and Ball Field Lighting - conduit work completed, installation scheduled for May /June.
- Ian Potter Children’s Wild Play Garden - reconfigured implementation plan, expected opening by end of 2016.
- The Spruce Goose Cafe has arrived in Centennial Park, replacing The Ponds Kiosk and is fully operational 7 days a week from 7am - 4pm.
6) Community matters
- The CCC attended the Light Rail Community Reference Group meeting in March. Key issues for the CCC:
- Still awaiting feedback on previous CCC submission
- Is there a communication strategy to the community as this appears to be imperfect
- Better understanding of the process for variation of the project contract as this is unclear and changes are being made/requested on park land seemingly without proper consultation
- Following the Light Rail meeting, the Chair of the CCC sent an email to TfNSW covering off the issues of concern
Have your say: www.centennialparklands.com.au/about/parklands_projects/moore_park_future
7) Events in the Parklands
Completed events include:
* 14 February – Tropfest
* 28 February – Love on the Lawn
* 5 March – Mardi Gras
* Taste of Sydney (10 - 13 Mar)
* Easter Egg Hunt (25 - 27 Mar)
Upcoming events include:
* Sri Chimnoy Fun Run (12 June)
* Science in the Swamp (13 August)
* The Colour Run (21 August)
* The Warrior Run (4 September)
* Sydney Running Festival (18 September)
* Listen Out (1 October)
* Sri Chimnoy Fun Run (23 October)
* JP Morgan Challenge (9 November)
* Polo in the City (12 November)
Have your say: email the CCC with your comments on this issue to ccc@cp.nsw.gov.au
Next meeting: Tuesday 7 June 2016 5.30pm