opportunities for women. 10.2 Action Plan for Goal 2 – Environmental Sustainability: Be a Source for community and sporting clubs to gain knowledge, ideas and funding opportunities to become more sustainable Strategic Focus: Actions: Responsibility: Timeline: We will advocate improving and increasing recycling at recreational club facilities. Investigate the options of recycling bins for all sporting clubs with Cleansing Department. Leisure and Cultural Services & Cleansing Dept. Year 1 Investigate alternative possibilities for recycling at sporting clubs facilities. Leisure and Cultural Services & Cleansing Dept. Year 2 Develop a pilot program with 7 clubs to reduce waste. Leisure and Cultural Services & Cleansing Dept. Years 1-4 We will advocate the development of sustainable energy practices to reduce greenhouse gas Conduct workshops with clubs and community groups on sustainability options through Council and Government grants in partnership with the Environmental Planning team. Leisure and Cultural Services & Environmental Planning Years 1-4 Develop design standards for recreation facilities which include water saving initiatives and energy efficiencies.ie solar hot water and solar panels. Leisure and Cultural Services & Environmental Planning 1-4
emissions and utility costs at community sporting facilities. Seek funding opportunities through State and Federal Governments supporting sustainable energy ideas. Leisure and Cultural Services & Environmental Planning Years 1-4 We will implement a range of sustainable programs, practices and initiatives for Council sporting facilities and public open space. Continue to implement water harvesting projects to enhance the future of green parks and sporting grounds. Leisure and Cultural Service & Parks and Gardens Dept. Year 1 Implement the Active Reserve Strategy. Leisure and Cultural Service & Parks and Gardens Dept. Years 1-4 Develop biannual workshops with sporting associations to optimise fixturing and reduce wear and tear on sporting fields. Leisure and Cultural Service & Parks and Gardens Dept. Year 1 Develop a program to convert key sporting grounds and create a medium and long term schedule for sporting ground upgrades to ensure they are of high quality and sustainable Leisure and Cultural Services & and Gardens Dept. Year 4 Implement the recommendations of the Synthetic Pitch Feasibility Report. Leisure and Cultural Services Year 1-2 Conduct an audit of water use in recreation facilities and develop a water efficiency strategy for each facility, especially the use of backwash water at aquatic centres Leisure and Cultural Services and BLFM Year 1 Develop a report on the current allocation of recreation facilities to determine synergies in future use in consultation with user groups. Leisure and Cultural Services Year 1
We will continue to support community groups to deliver an affordable, diverse range of programs for the community. Provide annual financial support for Neighbourhood Houses Leisure and Cultural Services 1-4 Conduct 2 workshops for Neighbourhood house and community group development such as Governance, Fundraising, Volunteer Management per year. Leisure and Cultural Services Years 1-4 We will develop park activity centres and regional playgrounds within the municipality. Adopt and implement the Playground Strategy (Draft) which includes a schedule of works for the redevelopment of existing infrastructure, rationalisation of existing playgrounds and the construction of supporting facilities such as shade, seating and toilets Leisure and Cultural Services, Parks & Gardens Dept. Years 1-2 Continue to undertake playground replacement program. Leisure and Cultural Services, Parks & Gardens Dept. Years 1-4 Work with Parks and Gardens to deliver an appropriate number of fenced off dog parks (other than sporting grounds) in Banyule including awareness programs to educate dog owners on the use and maintenance of such facilities. Leisure and Cultural Services, Parks and Gardens Dept., Local Laws Dept. 2-4 We will advocate for greater opportunities for the community to engage in physical activity. Review the Outdoor Training policy, for of public open space. Leisure and Cultural Services, & Gardens Dept. 1-2 Support the Northern Football League to develop daytime netball competitions. Leisure and Cultural Services Years 1-4 Investigate opportunities for alternative sports and recreation in less structured capacities. Leisure and Cultural Services Years 1-4 Support community groups through the community grants program Leisure and Cultural Services, Youth and Community Partnerships. Years 1-4
We will ensure existing and future sport and leisure infrastructure are renewed, upgraded, maintained and operated to meet the needs of the community. Seek funding to undertake an of all sports field lighting for compliance with Australian Standards including the development of a Sports Field Lighting Policy. Leisure and Cultural Services and Building & Civil Works Dept. 1-2 Adopt and implement the Recreation Facilities 10 year Capital Works Priority plan and further investigate this current recreation facilities audit on gaps in the priorities. Leisure and Cultural Services Year 1 Review the current allocations of sporting reserves and relevant trends in recreation. Leisure and Cultural Services Years 1-4 Improve internal processes for the smooth transition of sporting reserves between seasons. Leisure and Cultural Services, and Gardens Dept. Years 1-4 Review the Sporting Reserve User Guide including the Terms & Conditions of Use, specifically the maintenance schedule and the Allocation Policy 2011-2014. Leisure and Cultural Services, Building and Civil Works Dept. Year 3 Review the recommendations of adopted MasterPlan’s and Feasibility Studies. Leisure and Cultural Services 1-4 Continue to work with Watsonia NH around a move to the Watsonia Hub. Leisure and Cultural Services Year 3 Work with the neighbourhood houses and community groups to assist them to source additional spaces. Leisure and Cultural Services Years 1-4 We will continue to improve and upgrade Continue to work with Parks Victoria, Bicycle Victoria and neighbouring Council’s to develop partnerships for the upgrade of bike tracks and shared trails in Banyule. Leisure and Cultural Services, Parks and Gardens Dept. Years 1-4
We will investigate best ways to engage our community. Increase profile of the Sports Achievement Awards to encourage all to become involved by seeking support from a variety of sponsors Leisure and Cultural Services, Communications Dept. Year 2 Evaluate programs and activities to identify if they are meeting the needs of the community Leisure and Culture Communications Years 1-4 Review internal data collection process for club’s and community groups specifically around membership and review membership data seasonally. Leisure and Culture Year 3 We will assist our and groups to promote their sport, activities and events. Work with communications to investigate opportunities to tag new media forms. Leisure and Cultural Services Years 1-4 Enable clubs and groups to link to the Banyule website and Banyule social media to promote their sport, activities and events Leisure and Cultural Services Years 1-4 Develop and conduct annual club development training forums for clubs and community groups. Leisure and Cultural Services Year 1 Investigate the resources to develop the Sport & Leisure E News at least 4 times per year Leisure and Cultural Services 1-4