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Item 10.1 - Attachment 1 |
Public Exhibition
Submissions Issue Summary |
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Topic |
Issues |
Proposed Response /
Amendment |
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Mountain
Bike (MTB) / Cycling |
- significant negative
impacts on bushland / fauna from MTB riders creating additional tracks - forms part of existing
regional trail in NSW Bike Plan - cyclists should be
permitted to use existing fire-trail as designated ‘ shared’ route - provision of appropriate
signage delineating ‘shared’ and ‘pedestrian-only’ tracks - 2 distinct MTB groups
(Cross-country & Downhill/BMX). Cross country riders are main Lake
Parramatta Reserve user group and support removal of illegally constructed
tracks / downhill jumps - strong objection to MTB
ban as fast growing sport / longstanding use of trails by MTB riders / providing facilities for other
user groups e.g. walkers, kayakers -
conflicting action to encourage non-motorised travel TO reserve whilst
banning IN reserve - unauthorised trails built
due to a lack of access to proper mountain biking facilities and banning legitimate users
will increase unsustainable actions i.e. creation of additional tracks - legitimate users
(majority) would increase ownership / care of trails minimising vandalism and
inappropriate activities e.g. jumps (minority) - utilise International MTB
Association Guidelines for trail construction / maintenance - wildlife conflict
potential minimal as predominantly birds / nocturnal mammals - dedicated sustainable One-way
MTB trail with suitable signposting to enable rationalisation of
inappropriate trails / discouragement of illegal structures - existing walking tracks
not suitable for cycling / biking (due to potential conflicts) - MTB growing activity and
requires facilities as per provided for other recreational activities e.g.
skateparks - important partnership /
consultation between user group (MTB) and land manager (Council) - Implementation of a
volunteers ‘Trail care’ program to maintain tracks as per IMBA guidelines - successful MTB facilities
within nature conservation areas e.g. Glenrock State Conservation Area, Manly
Dam - MTB / cyclists provide
economic benefits to kiosk / café - National Parks &
Wildlife recently released revised Cycling policy and Sustainable Mountain
Biking Strategy recognising increasing demand for mountain biking
opportunities in natural areas - high local demand /
significant user group (wide demographic consistent with surrounding area
population) -
cost effective (establishment / maintenance)
in comparison to other recreation facilities .i.e. sporting fields - walkers and cyclists
currently share trails successfully without conflict - Perception versus
reality: I. MTB
do not cause more damage to vegetation (studies of plant density, diversity,
soil exposure) than walkers / hikers II. MTB
do not have greater effects on wildlife (studies show animals in proximity as
likely to flee with walkers as with cyclists) III. conflict
with walkers more perceived than in reality (few documented examples of biker
/ hiker accidents on multi-use trails) - high demand justifies
defined trails to reduce congestion / minimising interaction between
different user groups - single-track experience
(narrow trail slightly wider than a bike) as currently provided is most
desirable) - Implement Code of Conduct
e.g. IMBA Rules of the Trail - soil types within reserve
are highly prone to erosion and incompatible with active sports / biking |
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New action in Section 5.6 (Cycling) ‘Restrict
bike access to the main visitor precinct and the existing eastern fire trail
(Illawong Drive) as provides a link into trails in larger reserves and: I. separate from the perimeter walking track
(minimising potential conflict with walkers) II. sufficient width to provide for safe riding III. minimises disturbance to endangered species
/ EECs -
Insert additional section in section 2 -
Cycling and Mountain Biking (include IMBA rules of the Trail) -
New action in Section 5.6 (Cycling)
‘Liaise with the - Erection of appropriate
signage to designate ‘Walk-Only’ & ‘Shared’ tracks - - Glenrock (500+ ha) & Manly Dam (375ha) are significantly
larger (much less impact than in small reserve such as - New action in Section 5.6
(Cycling) ‘Adopt IMBA
‘Rules of the Trail’ for MTB within the reserve”: - Amend Figure 2.10 to include Fire Trail (Shared) |
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Topic |
Issues |
Proposed Response /
Amendment |
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Noise |
- ban amplification of
music - - - environmentally
sympathetic sound barrier (use of vegetation along |
- sound amplification
prohibited on existing s632 signage - revise priority of noise
barriers from ‘5’ to ‘3’ - Amend Section 5.7.
(Noise) sound barrier action to include ‘minimal
visual impact incorporating clear panels’ - New
action in Section 5.7 (Noise) ‘Undertake
planting of native vegetation along James Ruse Drive to minimise visual
impact of traffic and proposed sound wallsn Reserve’ |
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Parking |
- reconfigured parking /
loop road potentially significant impact on existing remnant trees
(particularly southern carpark area) - future parking
improvements to utilise permeable materials to minimise run-off / maximise
water penetration - support parking relocated
away from water edge to south of |
- New action in Section 5.8
(Facilities and Infrastructure) ‘Future
carparking design will incorporate appropriate measures to protect existing
mature tree root zones’ - Remove
proposed southern reserve carpark and replace with additional picnic
facilities. Amend action in Section 5.6. (Cars and parking) to ‘Provide additional sealed carparking
south of James Ruse Dr (Off Bourke St) with perimeter bollards to prevent
access to EEC and Aboriginal heritage site’. |
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Dumping
/ Pollution |
- significant environmental
impacts from - sewerage leaks polluting
lake water - |
- New action in Section 5.8 (Boundaries) “Liaise with Hills Shire
Council to address encroachment issues and environmental problems along - New action in Section 5.8 (Waste) “Liaise with Sydney Water to
address water pollution issues” |
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Flora
/ Fauna Protection |
- support additional ‘
Environmental Protection’ purpose - support re-instatement of
‘ Wildlife Refuge’ status under - support establishment of
‘ Wildlife Protection Area’ under Companion Animals Act 1988 - install fox / cat fencing
around entire reserve & re-introduce native fauna - bushland provides
significant biodiversity connectivity through to Hills Shire bushland e.g.
Bidjigal Reserve - prohibit dog walking
(reduced bird diversity / abundance, faeces) - ensure protection /
preservation of remnant trees in visitor precinct (particularly remnant tree
in front of kiosk) - revert changed hydrology
below dam wall / protect trees from stormwater associated with future
infrastructure improvements |
- Request Minister assign
additional ‘ Environmental Protection’ purpose under Crown Lands Act 1989 - Amend action in Section
5.7 (Native Wildlife) to “Declare
Reserve a Wildlife Refuge under s68 of the National Parks & Wildlife Act
1974” - New
action in Section 5.7 (Native Wildlife)
“Declare reserve a Wildlife Protection Area under the Companion Animals Act
1998” - Length of perimeter
fencing cost-prohibitive & separation of bushland between reserve and - New action in Section 5.7
(Native Vegetation) “Establish a
partnership with The - Dogs only permitted
on-leash (POM recommends reinstatement of Wildlife Refuge / proclamation of
Wildlife Protection Area) - New action in Section 5.8
(Facilities and Infrastructure) “Future
visitor facilities design will incorporate appropriate measures to protect
existing mature trees” - New action in Section 5.7 (Native Vegetation) “Investigate
protection measures for mature remnant native tree in entry roadway adjacent
kiosk” - New action in Section 5.8
(Facilities & Infrastructure)
“Ensure the design of future reserve infrastructure minimises stormwater
impacts on native vegetation” |
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Recreation |
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rock climbing
/ bouldering / abseiling inappropriate (damage to Aboriginal rock art sites,
clearing of vegetation for rock access) - Implement catch and
return fishing - no space to relocate /
expand size of playground due to space required for new carparking area |
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New action in Section 5.5 (Abseiling /
Rock-climbing / Bouldering) “Prohibit rock climbing / bouldering / abseiling
to prevent damage to sensitive vegetation and aboriginal heritage sites” -
Existing action under Section 5.5 (Fishing) -
Remove proposed southern reserve
carpark to retain space for additional facilities |
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Volunteers
& Education |
- lack of recognition of
importance of volunteering / potential to expand volunteering activities
(bushcare, environmental education, walking tours, bushfood demonstrations,
etc) - conduct regular
educational activities e.g. Environmental film screening - establish ‘Friends of
Lake Parramatta Reserve” to volunteer / educate at meeting room |
- Amend action in Section
5.7. (Bushland Management) to include “promote”
and ‘i.e. information in reserve
noticeboard’ - New
action in Section 5.7 (Environmental Sensitivity & Awareness) “Investigate use of the Reserve by an
environmental education officer during opening hours” - Additional group
unwarranted as Lake Parramatta Conservation Committee long-established group |
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Heritage |
- need to protect sandstone
retaining walls, steps, etc |
- New action in Section 5.8
(Facilities and Infrastructure) “Protect and incorporate existing heritage
sandstone landscaping in future upgrade works” |
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Topic |
Issues |
Proposed Response /
Amendment |
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Meeting
Room / Kiosk |
- strong support for kiosk
/ café upgrade with reduced maximum capacity (<120) - remove marquee area
(significant ongoing costs) - retain and promote
meeting room - increased café / kiosk
size and takeaway options will increase rubbish (littering) and encourage
wildlife feeding - limit evening functions
as isolated venue / noise impacts on wildlife and surrounding residents - Option 2 preferred as
integrated facility to address current separation problem between facilities - Meeting room should be
incorporated with café / kiosk - maintain disabled / bus /
drop-off and pick-up parking provision in proximity to kiosk - public funding of
improvements to prevent long-term alienation of public asset - separate tenders for
construction and operation of café / kiosk to maximise success / transparency - gate access for evening
functions problematic (installation of electronic gate locking system) |
- Actual kiosk / café size
outside POM scope (subject to detailed feasibility study) - Marquee area to functions
as informal picnic / recreation space when no marquee. Temporary marquee to
be organised by hirer (not kiosk operator) - café / kiosk design to
consider potential increased rubbish and provide appropriate facilities in
detailed design (outside POM scope) - New action in Section 5.7
(Native Wildlife) “Erect appropriate
educational signage in main visitor precinct discouraging visitors to feed
wildlife” - Kiosk action specifies
evening functions to conclude by 8pm (majority held during summer months when
later daylight to minimise impacts on wildlife & neighbours) - Kiosk / meeting room /
cottage upgrade design and tender specifications not within scope of POM
(separate future process) - Amend action under 5.5
(Meeting / Training Room) to include
‘reserve noticeboard’ - Security
firm engaged to open / close gates and liaise with kiosk lessee regarding
late functions |
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Regulation
& Education |
- importance of permanent
ranger to enforce rules / regulations |
- New
action in Section 5.8 (Regulation) “Educate
Council Community Safety Officers regarding reserve regulations and
environmental sensitivities” - New action in Section 5.8
(Regulation) “Facilitate increased
surveillance and regulation by Council Community Safety Officers in the
Reserve” |
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Water
Access |
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restrict water access to single designated point to minimise environmental
impacts -
no swimming due to poor water quality / monitoring requirements / no
lifeguards -
only allow non-commercial watercraft use of lake -
provision of dedicated carparking for kayaks/ canoes near proposed access
point |
- New action in Section 5.5
(Boating) “Restrict water access to
single designated access point in main visitor precinct” - Amend
action in Section 5.5 to include
kayaking / canoeing - Amend action
in Section 5.5. (Swimming) to include
‘in accordance with the - Existing action in
Section 5.5. (Boating) to investigate trial to monitor environmental impacts - Proposed water access
facility to include drop-off / pickup space - Include additional
paragraph ‘ |
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Revenue |
- investigate sale of land
south of - revenue generation
incompatible with environmental / recreation reserve purpose - meeting room hire fees to
be reduced to encourage use - opposition to vehicle
entry fee (impact on café / kiosk patronage and viability) |
- - Improvements to be funded
through federal / state grants (refer Section
7.2) - New action in Section 5.5
(Meeting / Training Room) “Review
community group hire fees for - Remove parking fee
statement (7.2) |
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Boundaries |
- 3 isolated - Negotiate formal link
through the - reserve boundary needs to
be clearly defined along |
- New action in Section 5.8
(Boundaries) “Investigate transfer of Crown land (Lot 2 DP 581960 and Lots 1-2 DP
540643) from The Hills Shire Council to -
New action in Section 5.6 (Cycling)
‘Liaise with the - New action in Section 5.8 (Boundaries) “Liaise with Hills Shire
Council to address encroachment issues and environmental problems along |
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Markets |
- inadequate demand and
parking capacity - markets will
significantly impact on recreational use - increase rubbish /
significant competition from nearby markets |
- Remove markets action
under Section 3.1(Events) |
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Topic |
Issues |
Proposed Response /
Amendment |
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Facilities |
- installation of recycle
bins in picnic area - track upgrades to utilise
natural materials with minimal environmental impact i.e. crushed sandstone - include bike racks in
main visitor precinct for secure parking - path upgrades should
utilise permeable materials in natural colours - utilise low soft native
indigenous grasses instead of turf in new picnic areas - avoid mulched garden beds
as prevent natural regeneration / no further exotic plantings - install rainwater tanks
at new kiosk / meeting room & large picnic shelters for use by patrons |
- Current action in Section 5.8 (Waste) - New action in Section 5.8 (Landscaping) “All pathways, tracks and
trails located within bushland areas are to utilise natural materials, such
as crushed sandstone, to minimise environmental impacts” - New
action in Section 5.6 (Facilities &
Infrastructure) “Provide racks for secure bike parking in the main visitor
precinct” - New
action in Section 5.8 (Facilities &
Infrastructure) “New or upgraded pathways will utilise permeable materials to
minimise run-off and maximise soil penetration’ - New action in Section 5.8
(Landscaping) “Utilise non-invasive and
low water use turf in new picnic areas to minimise encroachment into nearby
bushland” - Regeneration
inappropriate in garden bed locations / mulching required to minimise water
use and maximise plant survival - New action in Section 5.8
(Landscaping) “Utilise locally
indigenous plant species in all reserve plantings (except cultural plantings)
to prevent the invasion of exotic species into nearby bushland’ - New
action in Section 5.8 (Facilities &
Infrastructure) “Investigate provision of rainwater tanks at new kiosk /
meeting room and at large picnic shelters for visitor use” |
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Miscellaneous
e.g. Typographical errors |
- current flora / fauna
Information required - no Northpoint on diagrams
/ plans - explain LGA - lacks legislation /
policy hierarchy - include LG Act 1993
community land categories - expand E2 zoning in LEP
to reflect Environmental Protection purpose - dam ‘brakes’ misspelt - inconsistent action
priority symbols ‘H’ - ‘State’ misspelt - community workshop
meeting Notes formatting error - actions need to be
achievable within specified timeframe (many actions not undertaken in 1999
POM) - large remnant tree
missing from front of Kiosk in masterplan (Section 6.2) - |
- Include 2011 Core
Bushland Flora & fauna Survey in Appendix 9.1 - include Northpoint on
diagrams / plans - Include LGA in 1.8
Abbreviations…. - Group legislation /
policy into Government level hierarchy (Commonwealth / state / Local) - Crown land is not
community land classified under LG Act 1993 - Change zoning description
under Section 1.4 and include zoning map - Amend ‘ brakes’ under Facilities & Infrastructure - Replace
‘H’ with ‘1’ - Amend ‘State’ on pages
59-66 - Remove error in Section
9.2 - Actions to be funded on a
staged basis over time through Council’s
annual budget and capital works programs (Special - Insert missing tree in section 6.2 (Masterplan) - Remove ‘ |