Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee
Meeting Date: Wednesday,
23 August, 2023
Location: Jervis
Bay Rooms, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra
Time: 4.00pm
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Agenda
1. Apologies
2. Confirmation of Minutes
· Nowra
CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee - 20 June 2023................................. 1
3. Declaration of Interests
4. Reports
CBD23.28... Committee Action Report for Ongoing / Completed...................................... 9
CBD23.29... Information Report - Planning Controls Workshop...................................... 16
CBD23.30... Quaterly Report No.2 - Nowra Riverfront Precinct
Project.......................... 18
CBD23.31... Nowra CBD Facade Improvement Program - Proposed Way
Forward...... 21
CBD23.32... Standing Report - Project Update - August 2023........................................ 35
CBD23.33... Standing Report - Budget Update - August 2023........................................ 38
CBD23.34... Jelly Bean Park Amenities – Update............................................................ 40
CBD23.35... Jelly Bean Park Street Furniture.................................................................. 43
CBD23.36... North Street Nowra Masterplan - Update..................................................... 46
CBD23.37... Use of Smart Poles in Nowra CBD - Feasibility
Update.............................. 48
CBD23.38... Promoting the Nowra CBD to an audience beyond the
CBD...................... 73
5. General Business
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Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee – Wednesday 23 August 2023
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Membership
Mr James Caldwell –
Chairperson
Clr Serena Copley
Clr Matthew Norris
Clr Tonia Gray
Clr Patricia White (Alternate)
Ms Jo Gash
Mr Scott Baxter
Mr Brendan Goddard
Mr George Parker
Mr Wesley Hindmarch
Ms Catherine Shields
Ms Jessica Bromley
Mr Carlo Di Giulio
Mr Jason Cox
Non-voting members
All other Councillors
CEO
Director, City Services or delegate
Quorum – Seven (7) members
Note: Any non-voting Councillor in
attendance at the Committee meetings may act as an alternate voting member in
circumstances where achievement of a quorum is required.
Role of the Committee
For the purpose of this Terms of Reference, Councils annual
Capital Works Budget which is defined as any Special Rate on the CBD (currently
$500,000) plus any top up funding (such as grants or loans obtained by council
or other council budgetary allocations) that Council provides to deliver a
project initiated by Special Rate Funding.
Note: Any other Capital Works Funding in excess of $100,000
within the CBD will be discussed with the Committee prior to expenditure of
funding.
Note: Tasks in relation to part 4 will not be undertaken by
Councillors
1.
Recommend to Council possible
refinement of, and improvements to, the
‘Revitalising Nowra Action Plan (2021-2023)’ and the broader Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy as the
committee considers appropriate.
2.
Develop a list of projects (with
estimated costings) for Council to consider/prioritise over a rolling three
year time frame, that will assist in achieving the ten elements of the Nowra
CBD Revitalisation Strategy. The list is to be presented to an Ordinary Meeting
of Council in February each year, and thus adopted by the Council.
3.
Make a formal submission to
Council’s annual capital works budget as it relates to the Nowra CBD, in
accordance with Council’s budgeting process.
4.
Reallocate at its discretion,
Nowra CBD Revitalisation Budget funds to operational projects, e.g. activation
events.
5.
Monitor the expenditure of the
Nowra CBD Revitalisation Budget via a Subcommittee, in particular;
5.1
Approving design plans and
specifications at the preliminary concept stage and prior to the detailed
drafting and then at final approval stage.
5.2
In cases where the CEO (or
delegate) determines that capital works funded by the Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Budget will be tendered out, the Subcommittee will endorse the tender
documentation before tenders are advertised.
5.3
The Chair and delegate may, at
their discretion, participate on tender evaluation panels for capital
expenditure funded by the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Budget.
5.4
The Chair is to endorse the
payment of progress claims and endorse the approval of variations, for capital
expenditure funded by the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Budget.
6.
Act as a communication conduit
between Council and the CBD stakeholders in respect to the ten elements within
the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy and approved Capital Works within the
Nowra CBD with reasonable support from Council, at Council’s expense, as
determined by the CEO.
7.
Assist Council in advocating to
the community the adopted list of projects that seek to deliver on the ten
elements of the CBD Revitalisation Strategy.
8.
Provide a report to Council (resolved
at a Committee meeting) each quarter outlining the year to date expenditure on
projects funded by the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Budget and present a report to
an Ordinary Meeting of Council in August each year that explains the
expenditure and any non-expenditure, for the previous financial year.
9.
Consult with relevant stakeholders
as needed.
Delegated Authority
1.
To oversee the expenditure of the
Nowra CBD Revitalisation Budget, as the Committee deems appropriate in
accordance with objectives of the Nowra CBD Strategic Plan.
2.
To promote the advantages of the
CBD inside and outside the Local Government area, including making press
releases and promoting the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy and its projects.
3.
Council will provide
“in-kind” support to the committee in relation to
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Project Design and Documentation
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Facilitation of meetings
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Preparation of reports for the
Committee consideration
Nowra Revitalisation Committee - Sub/Working Groups
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Governance & Communications
Sub Committee
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Finance & Works Sub Committee
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Events & Promotion
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Activation Projects
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James Caldwell (Chair)
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Wesley Hindmarch
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Scott Baxter
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Brendan Goddard
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George Parker
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Jo Gash
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Catherine Shields
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Carlo Di Giulio
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Jessica Bromley
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Jason Cox
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Gordon Clark
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Director City Services
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SCC Rep
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Minutes of the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee
Meeting Date: Tuesday,
20 June 2023
Location: Jervis
Bay Rooms, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra
Time: 4.00pm
The following members
were present:
Mr James Caldwell -
Chairperson
Clr Serena Copley
Clr Matthew Norris
Clr Tonia Gray (Remotely) – Joined 4:18pm - Left 6:03pm
Clr Patricia White (Alternate)
Ms Jo Gash
Mr Brendan Goddard
Mr Wesley Hindmarch
– Left 6:16pm
Mr Carlo Di Giulio
Ms Jessica Bromley
Others present:
Mr
Paul Keech – Director City Services
Mr
Carey McIntyre – Director City Futures
Mr
Craig Exton – Manager Technical Services
Mr
Gordon Clark - Section Manager - Strategic Planning
Mr
Gary George - Manager - Building Services
Mr
Micaiah Tipton - Manager Design Services
Ms
Alison Henry – Nowra CBD Place Manager – Left 5:53pm
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1.
Apologies / Leave of Absence
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An
apology was received from Mr Scott Baxter.
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2.
Confirmation of the Minutes
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RESOLVED (By consent)
That the Minutes of the
Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee held on Tuesday 04 April 2023 be
confirmed.
CARRIED
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3.
Declaration of Interests
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Nil
Reports
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CBD23.18 Standing Report - Project Update - June
2023
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HPERM Ref: D23/136613
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under
delegated authority)
That the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee
note the update provided on the nominated projects within the Nowra CBD.
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RESOLVED (By consent)
That the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee
note the update provided on the nominated projects within the Nowra CBD.
CARRIED
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CBD23.19 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Nowra
Update
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HPERM Ref: D23/108848
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under
delegated authority)
That the Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee:
1. Note
Council’s Policy position with regard to the provision of EV charging
stations on public land, as outlined in POL22/34.
2. Note
the update regarding Council’s work with Charge Point Operators to
explore EV fast charging sites across the Shoalhaven and in the Nowra CBD.
3. Note
the key issues and considerations regarding Council’s role in the
provision of EV charging infrastructure include;
a. Industries are responding to address charging gaps and
Council needs to consider whether there is an appropriate and long-term role
for local government in the provision of EV charging stations.
b. Allocating
carparking spaces for EV charging, particularly in carparks where spaces are
already in high demand (such as the CBD), presents an equity issue.
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RESOLVED (By consent)
That the Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee:
1. Note
Council’s Policy position with regard to the provision of EV charging
stations on public land, as outlined in POL22/34.
2. Note
the update regarding Council’s work with Charge Point Operators to
explore EV fast charging sites across the Shoalhaven and in the Nowra CBD.
3. Note
the key issues and considerations regarding Council’s role in the
provision of EV charging infrastructure include;
a. Industries are responding to address charging gaps and
Council needs to consider whether there is an appropriate and long-term role
for local government in the provision of EV charging stations.
b. Allocating
carparking spaces for EV charging, particularly in carparks where spaces are
already in high demand (such as the CBD), presents an equity issue.
CARRIED
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CBD23.20 Junction Street Pedestrian Counters Update
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HPERM Ref: D23/136633
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under
delegated authority)
That The Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee notes the pedestrian counter numbers in particular;
1. The
steady decline in Junction Street Total Yearly Pedestrians from 1,295,113 in
2018 to 725,552 in 2022.
2. The pedestrian
count data can be found on Council webpage by typing ‘Nowra CBD Revitalisation’
in the search bar.
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RESOLVED (By consent)
That The Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee notes the pedestrian counter numbers in particular;
1. The
steady decline in Junction Street Total Yearly Pedestrians from 1,295,113 in
2018 to 725,552 in 2022.
2. The pedestrian
count data can be found on Council webpage by typing ‘Nowra CBD
Revitalisation’ in the search bar.
CARRIED
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CBD23.21 Taxi Rank Locations - Report Back
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HPERM Ref: D23/136707
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under
delegated authority)
That the Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee
1. Note
the most recent consultation in relation to the location of the taxi rank in
Nowra (2103) concluded current location to be the best.
2. Invite
representatives of the Nowra Radio Taxi Cooperative to a future meeting to
discuss the possibility of relocating the current taxi rank to another
location within the Nowra CBD.
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RESOLVED (By consent)
That the Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee
1. Note
the most recent consultation in relation to the location of the taxi rank in
Nowra (2103) concluded current location to be the best.
2. Invite
representatives of the Nowra Radio Taxi Cooperative to a future meeting to
discuss the possibility of relocating the current taxi rank to another
location within the Nowra CBD.
CARRIED
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CBD23.22 Jelly Bean Park Additional Seats / Bicycle
Racks Options – Report Back
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HPERM Ref: D23/136641
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under
delegated authority)
That the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee
fund the construction of 5 seats and 6 bike racks (As shown in strategy 1
D23/198991) in Jellybean Park Nowra, estimated to cost $25,545 excluding GST in
the 23/24 financial year.
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RESOLVED (By consent)
That
1. The
Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee note for information the
construction of 5 seats and 6 bike racks (As shown in strategy 1 D23/198991)
in Jellybean Park Nowra, estimated to cost $25,545
excluding GST in the 23/24 financial year.
2. The Director City Services arrange
an onsite meeting with the Committee at Jellybean Park with a seat and bike
rack catalogue to discuss a way forward.
CARRIED
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CBD23.23 Jelly Bean Park Amenities – Report
Back
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HPERM Ref: D23/136725
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under
delegated authority)
That in respect to the amenities
in Jelly Bean Park Nowra, the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee
note the following
1. Construction
year - 1976
2. Original
construction cost - $144,352
3. Estimated
replacement cost - $880,000
4. Forecast
replacement date – 2072.
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RESOLVED (By consent)
That
1. in
respect to the amenities in Jelly Bean Park Nowra, the Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee note the following
a. Construction
year - 1976
b. Original
construction cost - $144,352
c. Estimated
replacement cost - $880,000
d. Forecast
replacement date – 2072.
2. The
Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee investigate updating the
amenities in the onsite inspection of Jelly Bean Park resolved under
CBD23.22.
CARRIED
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CBD23.24 Demolition - 16 Berry Street, Nowra
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HPERM Ref: D23/236367
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Recommendation
That Council demolish the
dilapidated building and remediation the site at 16 Berry Street Nowra, to
create an “ever evolving activation space” until the site is
developed for the long term.
Funding for the demolition and
remediation be provided as follows;
a. Transfer
$1,300,000 from the existing Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee budget
to the existing SCC Strategic Property Reserve.
b. Undertake
works funded fully from the SCC Strategic Property Reserve over 23/24, 24/25
Financial Years.
c. Repay
$1,300,000 from the SCC Strategic Property Reserve to the Nowra CBD budget
via the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Reserve when proceeds of either the
future sale or development of the property becomes available.
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RECOMMENDATION
(By consent)
That
1. Council
demolish the dilapidated building and remediate the site at 16 Berry Street
Nowra, to create an “ever evolving activation space” until the
site is developed for the long term.
2. On
the condition that the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee continues
to operate under its current Terms of Reference (TOR) into future years
(2030), funding for the demolition and remediation be provided as follows;
a. Transfer
$1,300,000 from the existing Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee
budget to the existing SCC Strategic Property Reserve.
b. Undertake
works funded fully from the SCC Strategic Property Reserve over 23/24, 24/25
Financial Years as a Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee capital
works project.
c. Repay
$1,300,000 from the SCC Strategic Property Reserve to the Nowra CBD budget
via the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Reserve when proceeds of either the
future sale or development of the property becomes available.
d. In
respect of part c, the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee will monitor
options for repayment and receive a report back every 6 months on where the
funding is at.
CARRIED
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CBD23.25 Committee Actions Report for Ongoing /
Completed Items
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HPERM Ref: D23/206332
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under
delegated authority)
That the
1. Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee receive the Outstanding/Ongoing Action
Report for information.
2. Following
completed items in the Action List attached to the
report be removed from the listing:
a. CBD22.48 -
Additional Item - Investigate Options - Accessibility - Nowra CBD Businesses
& Available Grant Funding.
b. CBD23.5 -
Discussion Item - Future Character of New Builds in Nowra CBD.
c. CBD23.6 - Nowra
CBD Revitalisation Strategy Comm - Jelly Bean Park Nowra - Additional Seats /
Bicycle Racks – investigation.
d. CBD23.7 - Nowra
CBD Revitalisation Strategy Comm - Taxi Rank relocations - Junction St (near
Subway) / Kinghorne St (Coles / Aldi) / Stewart Pl - Report request.
e. CBD23.8 - Nowra
CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee - Egans Lane Amenities upgrade -
investigation - report requested.
f. CBD23.9 -
Electric Vehicle Parking Stations - Nowra CBD - Report to committee -
Citywide - Report to Council.
g. CBD23.15 -
Proposal - 16 Berry Street Nowra.
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RESOLVED (By consent)
That the
1. Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee receive the Outstanding/Ongoing Action
Report for information.
2. Following completed items in the Action List attached to the report be
removed from the listing:
a. CBD22.48 -
Additional Item - Investigate Options - Accessibility - Nowra CBD Businesses
& Available Grant Funding.
b. CBD23.5 -
Discussion Item - Future Character of New Builds in Nowra CBD.
c. CBD23.6 - Nowra
CBD Revitalisation Strategy Comm - Jelly Bean Park Nowra - Additional Seats /
Bicycle Racks – investigation.
d. CBD23.7 - Nowra
CBD Revitalisation Strategy Comm - Taxi Rank relocations - Junction St (near
Subway) / Kinghorne St (Coles / Aldi) / Stewart Pl - Report request.
e. CBD23.8 - Nowra
CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee - Egans Lane Amenities upgrade -
investigation - report requested.
f. CBD23.9 -
Electric Vehicle Parking Stations - Nowra CBD - Report to committee -
Citywide - Report to Council.
g. CBD23.15 -
Proposal - 16 Berry Street Nowra.
CARRIED
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CBD23.17 Standing Report - Budget Update - June
2023
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HPERM Ref: D23/136608
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Recommendation
That the Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee notes the following for information:
1. That
$11,092 has been spent since the last meeting of the Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee budget update.
2. The
total year-to-date spend for the 2022/2023 financial year is $439,367 of the
available budget of $1,898,594.
3. A
summary of the budget is provided in the Attachment to this report
(D23/198123)
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RECOMMENDATION (By consent)
That the Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee notes the following for information:
1. That
$11,092 has been spent since the last meeting of the Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee budget update.
2. The
total year-to-date spend for the 2022/2023 financial year is $439,367 of the
available budget of $1,898,594.
3. A
summary of the budget is provided in the Attachment to this report
(D23/198123)
CARRIED
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GENERAL BUSINESS
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CBD23.26 Additional
Item - Possible Pedestrian Counter Locations - Survey of CBD Shop Owners
& Stocklands Pedestrian Data - Report Back
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Under item CBD23.20 the
Committee discussed the possibility of alternative pedestrian counter
locations and surveying CBD shop owners and Stocklands Nowra for pedestrian
data collected by them. Council staff advised they would note these points
and provide a report back to the Committee.
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CBD23.27 Additional
Item - Invitation - NSW Police and Lead Ranger Services
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Clr White requested that
a presenter from NSW Police and Tony Pearman – Lead Ranger Services be
invited to the next meeting to present to the Committee on Alcohol Free
Zones.
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There being no further
business, the meeting concluded, the time being 6:17pm.
Mr James Caldwell
CHAIRPERSON
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Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee – Wednesday 23 August 2023
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CBD23.28 Committee
Action Report for Ongoing / Completed
HPERM Ref: D23/296583
Department: Business
Assurance & Risk
Approver: Craig
Exton, Acting Director - City Services
Attachments: 1. Action
List ⇩
Reason for Report
To advise and update the
Committee on the Outstanding/Ongoing Actions from the Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee.
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Recommendation (Item to
be determined under delegated authority)
That the Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee receive the Outstanding/Ongoing Action Report for
information.
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Options
1. As Recommended
2. Adopt an alternate recommendation
Background
The actions listed in the
attachment are drawn from resolutions made by the Committee of which an action
is required.
Outstanding/Ongoing Action
Report (attached) is current as at the time of drafting this report
(Tuesday 25 July 2023).
This will be a standing report
on the agenda for each meeting to keep the Committee informed of progress on
the actions / resolutions from previous meetings.
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Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee – Wednesday 23 August 2023
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CBD23.29 Information
Report - Planning Controls Workshop
HPERM Ref: D23/316268
Department: Strategic
Planning
Approver: Carey
McIntyre, Director - City Futures
Reason for Report
The purpose of this report is to
update the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee on the resolved Planning
Controls Workshop that was held on 24 July 2023.
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)
That
the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee receive the report on the Planning
Controls Workshop for information.
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Options
1. As Recommended.
Implications: The report
will be received for information.
2. Adopt an alternate recommendation.
Implications: Will depend on
the nature of an alternate resolution.
Background
At the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee meeting
on 4 April 2023, it was resolved (CBD23.5), in part, that:
2. A
workshop be scheduled for a future Committee meeting to help understand
Council’s planning Controls, and the Director of City Development,
Director of City Futures and Mr Carlo Di Giulio be invited to give a short
presentation to the Committee.
The resolved workshop was held for Committee members on 24
July 2023. Presentations were provided by Carey McIntyre, Director of City
Futures and James Ruprai, Director of City Development. Mr Carlo Di Giulio was
unable to attend the Workshop. Council staff also provided some opening context
commentary.
The following provides a summary of the presentations and
workshop discussions.
Presentation from the Director of City Futures
Carey McIntyre, Director of City
Futures presented on the broad principles for place making and how they could
be implemented in the Nowra CBD. Six broad principles were identified including
activation, environmental sustainability, entrepreneurialism, access, anchors,
and uniqueness, and questions were posed to the Committee in relation to these
principles. Discussions resulted around how other localities have activated
their centres and how these principles could be relevant to Nowra CBD and
considered.
Presentation from the Director of City Development
James Ruprai, Director City
Development presented on the factors that encourage activation and entice
development drawing on experience from detailing examples of successful large
activation projects in high growth areas such as Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast
City Hall and SunCentral. The importance of having a strategic framework and
vision for the Nowra CBD and sticking to it was emphasised as imperative to
realising development and activation outcomes. Planning controls should align
with the desired development outcomes and provide incentive mechanisms that are
realistic and relevant to the desired development outcomes.
Discussion and Next Steps
At the workshop it was noted
that the NSW Department of Planning and Environment is preparing a Nowra City
Centre Strategic Roadmap, an action in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Regional Plan
2041. Stage 1 which is underway and close to completion includes a review of
feasibility, planning pathways and market factors influencing development and
investment in Nowra CBD. The future Stage 2 will consider actions to help
enable development and could, for example, result in a new planning pathway or
changes to planning controls. The Committee was briefed on this work on 13 June
2023 and will receive further updates as it progresses.
It was generally agreed at the
workshop that the Committee will consider the outcomes of the Strategic Roadmap
process before considering what further steps or actions could be taken to
advance any changes to planning controls for Nowra CBD.
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CBD23.30 Quaterly
Report No.2 - Nowra Riverfront Precinct Project
HPERM Ref: D23/325320
Department: Strategic
Planning
Approver: Carey
McIntyre, Director - City Futures
Reason for Report
To provide the Committee with an
update on the Nowra Riverfront Precinct Project.
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)
That
the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee receive Quarterly Report No.2
on the Nowra Riverfront Precinct Project for information.
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Options
1. Receive the report for information.
Implications: Ongoing quarterly update reports will
be provided as work on the riverfront precinct continues.
2. Make an alternative recommendation.
Implications: Will depend on the nature of any
recommendation, which could for example include providing feedback or
requesting specific consideration of matters.
Background
This second quarterly update
report is provided consistent with the resolution (CBD22.46)
of 9 January 2023 that:
The Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee request
that the CEO provide quarterly updates on the progress of plans relating the
development of the riverfront precinct.
The report builds on the first
quarterly update report, which was received for information at the 4 April
2023 meeting and provided a detailed background to the Riverfront Precinct
Project. The Project Update is provided below.
Council staff will also attend
the meeting to provide additional detail if needed.
Studies
The following table identifies
the various cultural and technical studies that have been co-funded by Council
and the NSW Government and have recently been completed or are
continuing/underway. The information gained from this work will inform a
refined masterplan for the precinct and support any resultant land use planning
changes.
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Study
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Consultants
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Status
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Cross
Cultural Framework
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Yerrabingin
Pty Ltd.
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Underway
Following
‘Connecting with Country’ Framework. Early work completed and
stakeholder ‘Design Jam’ held in Feb 2023.
Report
now being finalised.
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Integrated
Transport Strategy
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Crossley
Transport Planning Pty Ltd
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Completed
Movement
and place assessment has identified issues, opportunities, and defined
transport infrastructure requirements.
Under
Bridge Access – Council’s application to NSW Government’s
2023/24 Get NSW Active Program for detailed design of this key active
transport link was successful.
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Flood
Impact and Risk Assessment (FIRA)
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Rhelm
Pty Ltd
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Completed
Key
initial piece of technical work given the flood profile of the precinct.
The
FIRA has been shared with interested parties/stakeholders and the community
on Council’s Nowra Riverfront Get Involved page, available here.
Further detailed, site-specific investigations may arise.
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Open
Space Concept Design (central public open space)
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KI
Studio Pty Ltd
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Completed
The
concept plan plus the outcomes of other relevant detailed studies will inform
subsequent detailed design.
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Geotechnical
/ Acid Sulfate Soils / Contamination
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Stantec
Pty Ltd
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Completed
Overall,
no major issues detected. Detailed/targeted investigations needed when future
land use, configuration and design known.
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Utility
Infrastructure Capability Assessment
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Stantec
Pty Ltd
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Underway
Electricity,
telecom, and gas capacity assessments are complete. Sewer, water, and
stormwater assessments remain in progress.
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The following studies are yet to
be commenced and are somewhat dependent on the outcomes of the initial studies:
· Urban
Design Review
· Economic
Feasibility Analysis
· Site-specific
Cultural Heritage studies
· Non-Indigenous
Heritage Review
· Detailed
Traffic/Transport Plan
· Integrated
Water Cycle Management Plan
· Graham
Lodge – Conservation Management Plan
· Social
Impact (Housing Affordability) Study
Other Supporting Pieces of work
Early Community Engagement
– Urban consultancy, arki_lab, have facilitated a range of
community engagement opportunities with key stakeholders and the broader
community to help inform a future masterplan for the precinct.
The community engagement
opportunities have generally involved the following:
The Nowra Riverfront Activation
Plan has been developed in response to the aspirations for the Precinct
expressed by landowners/residents, visitors and business operators throughout
the community consultation and engagement process.
The Nowra Riverfront Activation
Plan was presented to the Mayor and others on 15 August 2023, as the final step
in the current community engagement process which commenced in February.
Drawing on feedback from more than 700 people, the Activation Plan for the
precinct shows how it could look in the future and the strategic actions that
would help achieve this vision. It will be one of the inputs informing a
refined masterplan for the precinct.
Conclusion
This is the second quarterly
update report to this Committee on the Riverfront Precinct that is being
coordinated by the Nowra Riverfront Advisory Taskforce (NRAT). It covers the
range of work that is underway in regard to the Precinct. Further update
reports will be provided as the project progresses and the detail continues to
emerge.
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CBD23.31 Nowra
CBD Facade Improvement Program - Proposed Way Forward
HPERM Ref: D23/136623
Department: Technical
Services
Approver: Craig
Exton, Manager - Technical Services
Attachments: 1. Nowra
CBD Facade Improvement Program - Presentation ⇩
2. Sample Letter - Strengthening
& Supporting The Nowra CBD ⇩
Reason for Report
To provide the Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee an opportunity to consider the future of the Nowra
CBD Façade Improvement Program.
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Recommendation
That the Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee discontinues the Nowra CBD Façade
Improvement Program.
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Options
1. (Adopt
as recommended)
Implications: Financial
assistance for building owners in the Nowra CBD to improve their building
facade would no longer be available
Note that a letter requesting that the building owner
consider undertaking the work identified in the walkaround could be sent.
2. Reinstate
the Façade Improvement Program.
Implications: The
building owners identified as Big Rewards, Low Cost would be eligible for up to
$5,000 towards Façade improvement projects that go above and beyond what
was identified in attachment 1.
The proposed way forward for the
façade improvement program is:
1. Send
letter, attachment 2 (D23/196347) to Category 1 (Big Rewards, Low Cost)
building owners.
2. At
any time, a business owner that has received the above letter can request grant
funding for façade improvements above and beyond what has been
recommended in attachment 1. The business owner would have to present the
project to the Façade Improvement Working Group.
3. If
the project is supported by the Façade Improvement Working Group, the
working group will report to the full Committee the amount of grant funding
recommended for the project. Council staff will provide support in the writing
of the report to the full committee.
4. The
full Committee makes the decision on the amount, if any, of grant funding
offered for the project.
5. Report
to Council
6. The
building owner has 6 months to complete the work. Once the work is completed
the building owner will be reimbursed with the resolved amount.
A resolution for this option
would be:
That the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy
Committee:
1. Write
to the owners (attachment 2, D23/196347) of buildings identified as Category 1
in attachment 1 (D23/196372).
2. Form
a Facade Improvement Working Group to assess and report to the full committee
the Façade Improvement funding requests from building owners. Appoint
the following members of the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee to the
Façade Improvement Working Group.
a. __________
b. __________
c. __________
3. Put
the following financial caps on the Façade Improvement Program.
a. $5,000
for any individual property
b. $15,000
for the total program per financial year.
3. Request staff
investigate an alternative façade improvement program.
Implications: The Committee would have to give
direction via resolution on the preferred structure of the Façade
Program.
Background
History
The previous Façade Improvement Program commenced
after a resolution of Council on June 24, 2014 (MIN14.433). The program was
initially run as an annual program and then opened to applications on an
‘on-demand’ basis throughout the year.
Previous Program
The program aimed to positively
influence the perception of place and encourage overall improvement in
Nowra’s CBD by offering financial assistance to eligible façade
upgrades.
• Purpose:
to encourage building owners and business operators within the program area to
enhance the appearance of their façades through the provision of
financial assistance for labour and materials.
• Eligible
applicants: Building owners and business operators of a property within the
program area.
• Buildings
with façades directly adjacent to and fronting the program area may also
be eligible.
• The
program applies to commercial premises only. Government owned properties are
excluded.
• Financial
assistance: 50% of the total cost of works (labour and materials) to a maximum
dollar value of $5,000 (excl. GST), per property.
• Funding:
The program was funded from within the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy
Committee’s annual budget.
Previous Program
Expenditure
The following table summarises the expenditure of grants
awarded under this program in previous financial years.
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Financial Year
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Grant Expenditure
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2016/17
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$9,930.00
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2017/18
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$5,000.00
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2018/19
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$7,227.00
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2019/20
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$4,100.00
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2020/21
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$5,000.00
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2021/22
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$1,345.00
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Total
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$32,602.00
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At the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee held on
10/10/2022 the Committee resolved (CBD22.32)
That Council:
1. Note
the feedback received from Nowra CBD Property owners during the month of July
2022.
2. Withdraw
the Façade Improvement Financial Assistance Program Guidelines in its
current form
3. Staff
meet with the Committee members and conduct a ‘walk around’ to
identify areas/properties in the CBD that may benefit from façade
improvements;
4. Write
to CBD operators to advise the Façade Improvement Financial Assistance
Program Guidelines has been withdrawn and instead the committee will seek to
identify properties for façade improvements that would assist with the
revitalisation of the CBD.
5. Following
the ‘walk around’ (in Part 3 above) staff report back to the
Committee with a way forward for a new Façade improvement Program and
consider approaching properties
On the 14/03/2023, a walkaround was held with Committee
Members and Council Staff. The buildings identified that could use some facade
improvements have been split into 3 categories based on the estimated cost of
the recommended work. The list of buildings and categories can be found in
attachment 1 (D23/196372)
Creating objective and fair criteria to assess applications
for a potential facade improvement program while still making it simple and
easily understood by potential applicants is difficult. It is more likely that
any assessments would need to be subjectively made by the committee or a subset
of the committee.
Risk Implications
There are several potential risks when using public funds to
improve a private building. Whilst most of the risks can be mitigated somewhat
by adherence to the Code of Conduct, there is potential for reputational damage
associated with perceptions of the following:
· Fairness
and equality of the system: Proposed improvements could vary widely resulting
in subjective assessment.
· Political
fallout: Rate payers and other stakeholders feeling public funds are being used
inappropriately.
· Misuse
of public funds: Public funds being used for private gain.
The Committee could consider the quantum of those risks
relative to the benefit the program may achieve.
Financial Implications
Nil for the option as recommended.
The financial implications are unknown at this stage for any
other option and would not be known until an individual proposal was tabled.
However, a per building cap and a program cap could be set.
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CBD23.32 Standing
Report - Project Update - August 2023
HPERM Ref: D23/285722
Department: Technical
Services
Approver: Craig
Exton, Acting Director - City Services
Reason for Report
To provide the Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee with an update on nominated projects within
the Nowra CBD.
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)
That the Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee note the update provided on the nominated
projects within the Nowra CBD.
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Background
The following projects are
funded by the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee. Updates on each of
the below projects will be provided at meetings of the Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee:
· Feasibility
Investigation - Use of Smart Poles in the Nowra CBD
· Investigation
& Design - Pedestrian Crossing - Junction Street Nowra
· Traffic
Masterplan for North Street, Nowra
· Nowra
CBD Action Plan
The following projects are funded by Council. The Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee has requested a short update on the below
projects at meetings of the Committee:
· Nowra
Arts Centre - Roof Renewal Works
· Nowra
CBD - All Day Car Parking
· Nowra
- O'Keeffe Avenue
· Nowra
- Berry / Worrigee Street – Multi Storey Car Park - Investigate and
Design
· Nowra
- Bridge Rd / Hyam St Intersection - Safer Roads Project
· Nowra
- Berry St / Worrigee St – Intersection Upgrade Traffic Lights (Design)
· Council
Admin Building Works
The following projects have been added to the projects update
list as a result of Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee meeting
resolutions:
· Morrisons
Arcade lease renewal and lighting (CBD21.40)
· CBD
Mural Project (CBD21.44)
· Jellybean
Park Electrical and Technology Infrastructure Upgrade (CBD22.9)
Project Updates
1. Feasibility
Investigation - Use of Smart Poles in the Nowra CBD
Budget - $12,000.
Complete Urban has been engaged to
undertake the feasibility investigation for $10,190 excl GST. The work has been completed. Reported to the 23rd August Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy
Committee.
2. Investigation
& Design – Pedestrian Crossing – Junction Street, Nowra
Budget - $5,000.
A design is complete.
3. Traffic
Masterplan for North St, Nowra
Budget - $60,000.
Cardno consultants have been engaged for concept design and
costing. The initial work is complete with additional scope has been reported
to the 23rd August Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee.
4. Nowra CBD Action Plan
Alison Henry has been appointed Nowra CBD Place Manager.
5. Nowra
Arts Centre - Roof Renewal Works
Project has been deferred due to variations associated with
the works on the library air conditioning.
6. Nowra
CBD - All Day Car Parking
This project is split into 2 sub projects.
Berry St, Nowra-Carpark Extension – Complete and in
use
Burr Ave, Nowra – Construction commenced, completion
expected early Q4.
7. Nowra
- O'Keeffe Avenue
This project is for the signalisation of the existing
pedestrian crossing between Coles and the Ex-Servos. The Project has a budget
of $289,000. Construction is currently underway. The crossing lights are
expected to be operational by the 11th of August.
8. Nowra
- Berry/Worrigee Street - Multistorey Car Park - Investigate and Design
This Project is to design a multi storey carpark at the
corner of Berry St and Worrigee St. The Civil and Structural Design has been
completed. Electrical designs are ongoing. Easement requirements are
progressing. The construction is currently unfunded.
9. Nowra
- Bridge Rd / Hyam St Int - Safer Roads Project
This Project is for the design of Traffic Lights at the
Intersection of Bridge Rd and Hyam St, Nowra. This project is reliant on grant
funding. To date Council has been unsuccessful in obtaining grant funding and
the project is on hold.
10. Design
of Traffic Lights at the Intersection of Worrigee St and Berry St, Nowra.
This project is reliant on grant funding. To date Council
has been unsuccessful in obtaining grant funding and the project is on hold.
11. Council
Admin Building Works
Upgrade to Level 3 Accessible Amenities – Provide
additional accessible amenities – Budget - $150,000 – Complete
Fire Mitigation Upgrade – Complete
12. Morrisons
Arcade lease renewal and lighting
The lease for the Morrisons Arcade airspace is due for
renewal on 14 June 2023. Lease renewal work commenced in January 2023 with the
intention of Council taking control and responsibility for the lighting in the
public thoroughfare. Each side has obtained differing valuations.
13. CBD
Mural Project
Budget - $55,000.
A mural on the building at 11 Haigh Avenue, Nowra has been
completed.
14. Jellybean
Park Electrical and Technology Infrastructure
Festoon lighting and additional
power outlets have been provided. This was funded by the residual of the Your
High Street Grant.
A variation application has been
approved by the grant funding body to provide additional power outlets on the
other side of Jellybean Park, replace light globes in Junction Street and
provide a pedestrian crossing in Junction Street. The light globes replacement
in Junction St is complete. Additional power outlets in Jellybean Park are also
complete.
A variation to include additional
seats and bike racks has been approved by the grant funding body. Completion
expected by the end of September 2023.
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CBD23.33 Standing
Report - Budget Update - August 2023
HPERM Ref: D23/285728
Department: Technical
Services
Approver: Craig
Exton, Acting Director - City Services
Attachments: 1. Attachment
- CBD Budget Update - August 2023 ⇩
Reason for Report
To provide an update on the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy
Committee Budget.
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Recommendation
That
the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee
1. Endorses the proposed budget (D23/306018) for the
2023/24 financial year.
2. Notes the
following for information:
a. That $5,200 has been spent since the start
of the 2023/24 financial year.
b. The total year-to-date spend for the
2022/2023 financial year is $1,305,200 of the available budget of $1,921,241.
c. A
summary of the budget is provided in the Attachment to this report
(D23/306018)
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Background
This report provides an update
to the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee budget spending compared to
the 3-year action plan which was endorsed by Council on 20 July 2021
(MIN21.540). A summary of the Budget is attached.
Expenditure
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Name
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Paid to
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Amount (Excl GST)
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16 Berry St, Demolition
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Shoalhaven City Council
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$1,300,000
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CBD Place Manager
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Alison Peta Henry
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$5,200
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Total
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$1,305,200
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CBD23.34 Jelly
Bean Park Amenities – Update
HPERM Ref: D23/285754
Department: Technical
Services
Approver: Craig
Exton, Acting Director - City Services
Reason for Report
To report back to the Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee on the options for replacement/improvement of
the amenities block in Jelly Bean Park, Nowra.
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Recommendation
(Item to be determined under delegated authority)
That in
respect to the amenities in Jelly Bean Park Nowra, the Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee note the following.
1. Construction year - 1976
2. Original construction cost -
$144,352
3. Estimated replacement cost -
$880,000
4. Forecast
replacement date – 2072.
5. A
rejuvenation project for the toilet block is estimated to cost $180,000
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Options
1. As recommended.
Implications: The existing amenities block will
remain with scheduled inspection and maintenance occurring in accordance with
the asset management plan.
2. Bring forward
the replacement.
Implications: To bring forward the replacement of
the amenities block the Committee could consider funding the project. The cost
would depend on the option chosen. It is recommended to complete the project in
stages starting with design development. 10% of the overall project cost should
be allocated to design development. A resolution for this option would be:
That the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee
allocate $50,000 for the design development of a replacement amenities block in
Jelly Bean Park, and report back with a concept design and construction
estimate, prior to commencing detailed design.
Background
At the 27 February 2023 Meeting
of the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy committee the following was resolved
(CBD23.8):
That in relation to the
amenities at Jelly Bean Park (Egans Lane), the CEO (Director City Services)
investigate and report back to the Committee targeting the May 2023 meeting on
the following:
1. Feasibility
of the project
2. Funding
options for investigation and design
3. Funding
options for construction
At the 20 June 2023 Meeting of
the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy committee the following was resolved
(CBD23.23):
1. in
respect to the amenities in Jelly Bean Park Nowra, the Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee note the following
a. Construction
year - 1976
b. Original
construction cost - $144,352
c. Estimated
replacement cost - $880,000
d. Forecast
replacement date – 2072.
2. The
Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee investigate updating the amenities
in the onsite inspection of Jelly Bean Park resolved under CBD23.22.
On the
06/07/2023 an onsite meeting was conducted at Jelly Bean Park. Rejuvenation of
the toilets at Jelly Bean Park was discussed. This was an option provided in
the original report.
Catchment
The 3 public amenities in the Nowra CBD are located at
Stewart Place, Harry Sawkins Park, and at Egans Lane (Jelly Bean Park). The
Jelly Bean Park Amenities are the closest amenities for approximately 2
½ blocks of the Nowra CBD.
Asset Information
· Construction year
- 1976
· Original
construction cost - $144,352
· Forecast
replacement date – 2072.
Options
3 levels of improvement/replacement
have been scoped shown in Attachment 1 (D23/200801).
· Option 1 –
Rejuvenation
· Option 2 –
Replacement SCC Design
· Option 3 -
Replacement with a prefabricated unit
Community Engagement
SCC’s asset custodian has
provided comment on suitability of options.
Policy Implications
Council’s current Asset
Management Plan for public amenities (D22/521570) does not recommend funding
the proposed works to the amenities at Egans lane at this time. The current
amenities have been assessed as being in generally good condition with a life
expectancy expiry date of 2072.
An objective of the Asset
Management Policy (POL22/146) is to align Council’s asset management
activities with principles of community benefit and financial sustainability.
Refurbishment before replacement is the currently adopted philosophy of the
Asset Management Policy objectives.
Financial Implications
The current amenities building
is approximately 80m2.
Option 1 - The cost for a
rejuvenation featuring:
· Repaint
internal and external.
· Mural
by local artist
· Internal
works including replacement of partition walls and tile flooring, updated fixtures
and fittings.
Would be approximately $180,000.
Option 2 – Recently
completed amenities buildings using the SCC standardised design have costed in
the order of $11,000m2. Applying that rate
and comparing with proportionally larger versions of the building yields the
following cost estimates:
· Same size -
$880,000
· 25%
Increase - $1,100,000
· 50%
Increase - $1,320,000
· 100%
Increase - $1,760,000
Option 3 – Recently
Council explored the use of prefabricated amenities buildings, which have an
estimated cost of $8,000m2. Applying that rate and comparing with
proportionally larger versions of the building yields the following cost
estimates:
· Same
size - $640,000
· 25%
Increase - $800,000
· 50%
Increase - $960,000
· 100%
Increase - $1,280,000
Risk Implications
Council’s asset custodian
for public amenities does not support installation of a prefabricated option
for the CBD. Trialling prefabricated amenities in low use areas is currently
being considered to assess robustness and lifecycle costs. The Nowra CBD is a
high-profile high use area not considered appropriate for a trial solution.
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CBD23.35 Jelly
Bean Park Street Furniture
HPERM Ref: D23/285794
Department: Technical
Services
Approver: Craig
Exton, Acting Director - City Services
Attachments: 1. Attachment
- Proposed Street Furniture Locations - Jelly Bean Park ⇩
Reason for Report
To report back on the options
for additional seats and bicycle racks in Jelly Bean Park, Nowra.
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)
That Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee:
1.
Notes:
a.
Attachment 1 (D23/306442) as the proposed
street furniture configuration at Jelly Bean Park.
b.
The street furniture shown in Attachment 1
will be funded from the remaining Your High Street grant.
2.
Authorises:
a.
Funding of any short fall in funding for
street furniture shown in Attachment 1 up to the value of $3,000.
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Options
1. As recommended.
Implications: 5 seats and
2 bike racks will be installed in the 23/24 financial year at Jelly Bean
Park.
Background
At the 20th June
Meeting of the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee the following was
resolved (CBD23.22):
That
1. The
Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee note for information the
construction of 5 seats and 6 bike racks (As shown in strategy 1 D23/198991) in
Jellybean Park Nowra, estimated to cost $25,545 excluding GST in the 23/24
financial year.
2. The
Director City Services arrange an onsite meeting with the Committee at
Jellybean Park with a seat and bike rack catalogue to discuss a way forward.
On the 06/07/2023 an onsite meeting was conducted at Jelly
Bean Park. The attached plan (Attachment 1) shows the configuration of street
furniture discussed.
Community Engagement
Nil outside of the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy
Committee.
Financial Implications
There is $14,346.76 remaining unspent on the Your High
Street Grant.
The cost breakdown is
below.
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Item
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Description
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Item Cost
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Number
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Total
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Seats
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CMP1 - Classic Plaza Seat
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$2,270.00
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4
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$9,080.00
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Seats
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Bench Seat - No Backrest
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$1,790.00
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1
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$1,790.00
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Bike Racks
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CBR4B - Stainless Steel Bike Rail
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$380.00
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2
|
$760.00
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Delivery
|
$975.00
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1
|
$975.00
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|
|
Installation
|
$2,500.00
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1
|
$2,500.00
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|
|
PM Cost
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$1,000.00
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1
|
$1,000.00
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|
|
|
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|
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Total
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$16,105.00
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CBD23.36 North
Street Nowra Masterplan - Update
HPERM Ref: D23/285797
Department: Technical
Services
Approver: Craig
Exton, Acting Director - City Services
Attachments: 1. Attachment
- Justification Report - North Street Masterplan - Rev 3.1 (Confidential -
under separate cover)
Reason for Report
To allow the Committee to
consider the findings for the North Street Masterplan.
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Recommendation
That
the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee notes the additional option
for intersection upgrade at North Street and Graham Street, Nowra as detailed
in Attachment 1 (D23/309812).
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Background
At the 13 December 2023 Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy
Committee meeting the following was resolved.
That the Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee:
1. Encourage
the following staging of North St Upgrades.
a. Kinghorne
St intersection upgrade
b. O’Keeffe
Ave intersection upgrade
c. Graham
St – Realigning to traditional 4 way intersection
d. Bridge
and Berry St intersection upgrade
2. Advocate
for TfNSW to update the intersection with the Princes Highway to coincide with
the widening of the eastern end of North St.
In addition to the options presented, an additional option
at the Graham St intersection was discussed. This option has since been
incorporated into the masterplan.
Community Engagement
This body of work was requested by the Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy Committee and as such the Committee given the first opportunity to
review. No other community engagement has been undertaken at this stage but
would follow in due course once priorities are confirmed and approval was
granted to proceed with project development tasks.
Policy Implications
The works proposed are consistent with the adopted CBD
Transport Strategy and Nowra CBD East Road Network Strategy (MIN07.1031)
Financial Implications
Nil
Risk Implications
The repurposing of the Council
owned land on the north side of North St, between Moss St and O’Keefe Ave
poses a reputational risk due to the current popularity of the Hyper Hyper
Coffee business. That land is already identified in the CBD Transport Strategy
and Nowra CBD East Road Network Strategy (MIN07.1031) as being necessary for
the future upgrade of North St. Repurposing of the land to upgrade North St and
associated intersections is expected to require demolition and redevelopment of
the existing infrastructure.
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CBD23.37 Use
of Smart Poles in Nowra CBD - Feasibility Update
HPERM Ref: D23/285786
Department: Technical
Services
Approver: Craig
Exton, Acting Director - City Services
Attachments: 1. Attachment
1 - Nowra CBD Streetlighting & Smart Poles Feasibility Report ⇩
Reason for Report
To provide the Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee the results of the feasibility investigation
into smart poles in the Nowra CBD.
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Recommendation
(Item to be determined under delegated authority)
That
the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee note:
1. That the opportunity to retrofit
existing poles in Junction Street with smart features is limited due to:
a. The lack of spare power and
communications conduits to service the poles.
b. The lack of physical space within
the poles to incorporate addition cabling.
c. The requirement for trenching,
cabling, conduits and pits to service the poles.
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Options
1. Defer further
consideration of smart-technology enhancements of the Junction Street precinct
until more cost-effective and less intrusive solutions become available or
significant redevelopment provides an opportunity for the implementation of
smart technology.
Implications: The timeline for implementing smart
technology improvements remains undefined but the potential for significant
disruption to local businesses and changes to the aesthetic of the streetscape
through the proliferation of additional poles and conduits is avoided.
2. Allocate funding
for project development.
Implications: The cost of the design would depend
on the level of design and desired outcome.
Background
The Nowra
CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee resolved to undertake a feasibility
investigation into the use of smart poles in the Nowra CBD (CBD21.37)
That
the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee:
1. Endorse Project Proposal for a
Feasibility Investigation into the Use of Smart Poles in the Nowra CBD as
detailed in D21/413205 with the following scope:
Scope - Investigate and report on the feasibility of:
a. Retrofitting the existing poles in
Junction Street with:
i.
Under awning LED lights with colour change and pattern capabilities
ii.
Speakers
iii.
Improved Street Lighting
b. Council providing free wi-fi in the
CBD area.
c. Rolling out the improvements in stages
2. Allocate $12,000 from the Nowra CBD
Revitalisation Strategy Committee Budget to deliver the project scope
The Committee was then provided with opportunity to provide
feedback on the draft report (CBD22.22)
That
the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee:
1. Note the update provided on the
nominated projects within the Nowra CBD.
2. Provide feedback on the
Feasibility Investigation - Use of Smart Poles in the Nowra CBD Report,
Investigation & Design – Pedestrian Crossing – Junction Street,
Draft Traffic Masterplan for North St, Nowra to the Manager Design Services by
6 July 2022
No feedback was received. The report is attached (Attachment
1 – D23/292698)
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CBD23.38 Promoting
the Nowra CBD to an audience beyond the CBD
HPERM Ref: D23/289030
Submitted by: Carlo
Di Giulio
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)
That
consideration be given to implementing a cost effective marketing campaign to
promote the opportunities within the Nowra CBD to an audience beyond the CBD
and the LGA generally.
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Details
Recent experience working in the
Sydney property sector has indicated that the Nowra CBD has a low if not poor
profile. This is not warranted however, Nowra has many positive traits such as
a hospital which will soon be expanded, relative housing affordability, a river
foreshore, the new Nowra Bridge, extensive shopping options, as well as ample
open space areas.
The audience beyond Nowra is not
aware of these positive elements.
A cost effective marketing campaign
could be implemented to improve the CBD’s profile and possibly attract
new investment which would contribute towards the CBD’s revitalisation.
The campaign could include social
media, print media, and meetings with Sydney based property consultancies (e.g.
Colliers, CBRE etc…), sponsorship of industry events, for example.
Delivery Plan / Operational Plan – Reference Heading
NIL
Budget Implications and Resourcing Strategy Implications
Social media, print media, and meetings with Sydney based
property consultancies (e.g. Colliers, CBRE etc…), sponsorship of
industry events, for example.
TBA. Some financial resources could
be reallocated from the façade improvement program which is currently
under review by Council and the committee.
Terms of Reference / Delegation
Consistency with role of committee.
The proposal would be consistent
with the following roles of the committee, as outlined in the committee’s
terms of reference:
2.1. Recommend to Council
possible refinement of, and improvements to, the ‘Revitalising Nowra
Action Plan (2021-2023)’ and the broader Nowra CBD Revitalisation
Strategy as the committee considers appropriate.
2.2. Develop a list of projects
(with estimated costings) for Council to consider/prioritise over a rolling
three year time frame, that will assist in achieving the ten elements of the
Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy. The list is to be presented to an Ordinary
Meeting of Council in February each year, and thus adopted by the Council.
2.7. Assist Council in
advocating to the community the adopted list of projects that seek to deliver
on the ten elements of the CBD Revitalisation Strategy.
Consistency with Delegations
The proposal would be consistent
with the following delegations provided in the terms of reference:
3.2. To promote the advantages
of the CBD inside and outside the Local Government area, including making press
releases and promoting the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy and its projects.
Policy Context
The proposal would broadly contribute to achieving the
objectives in the following strategies:
Shoalhaven 2032:
· Shoalhaven Local
Strategic Planning Statement 2040.
· Community
Wellbeing Strategy 2022.
· Disability
Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026.
· Destination
Management Plan 2018-2023.