Lithgow City Council Cultural Plan

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1 Lithgw City Cuncil Plan

2 Table f Cntents Cntents Mayral Message 1 Executive Summary 2-5 Preamble Intrductin Lcal Gvernment Assciatin & Shires Assciatin f NSW Definitins Visin Overarching Visin Visin Statements Planning Prcess Planning Histry Lithgw city cuncil Management Plan Methdlgy SWOT Analysis Actin Plan Venues & Facilities Precinct Gvernance & Administratin Eskbank Huse & Museum Lithgw Library Learning Centre Recreatinal Facilities Skate Parks Swimming Pl Actin Plan Civic Spaces & Public Places Placemaking Public Arts Prgram Wallerawang Villages Actin Plan Heritage Landscapes Heritage Study Heritage Streetscapes Envirnmental Crridrs Heritage Advisr Prgram & Heritage Assets Wrking Party Heritage Netwrks Heritage Turism Actin Plan

3 Table f Cntents Ecnmic Sustainability Ecnmic Develpment Reginal Netwrks Mapping Prmtin Retail Develpment Master Planning Actin Plan Educatin Learning Cities University f the Third Age Indigenus Prgrams Actin Plan Lcal Cllectins Cllectin Management Eskbank Huse & Museum Cllectin Lithgw City Cuncil Art Cllectin Lithgw Lcal Studies Cllectin Lithgw City Cuncil Histrical Recrds & Archives Actin Plan Activities & Develpment Events Vlunteers Abriginal & Trres Strait Islander Peple Yuth Prgrams Actin Plan Bibligraphy Addendum Attachments 70

4 Mayral Message The Lithgw City Cuncil Draft has been develped t prvide a directin fr ecnmic sustainability and grwth thrugh cultural develpment in the Lithgw lcal gvernment area fr the time frames. By clsely linking the strategies and actins frm the Plan with the Lithgw Jbs Summit Reprt and ther planning instruments within Cuncil it is anticipated that Cuncil will becme the champin fr future ecnmic develpment and grwth in the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. This dcument prpses that the way frward fr cultural develpment in the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area is t begin a cultural mapping and placemaking prcess which will identify what the individual twns, villages and lcalities within the Lcal Gvernment Area want in terms f cultural develpment. mapping will seek t identify current activities and cmmunity grups prviding an verall view f the direct and indirect benefits f cultural activities within the cmmunity. In additin t this we will lk at ways that Cuncil can assist cmmunities t develp new prgrams based n their tangible and intangible assets which will benefit the whle f the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. A sustainable apprach t placemaking such as cultural, heritage, main street and village enhancement prgrams will be identified in cnjunctin with the lcal cmmunity. This type f apprach aids in the prmtin f cmmunity pride, grwth and ecnmic develpment. Venues and facilities in the Lithgw area will be the subject f an audit prcess which will identify pprtunities fr enhancement and marketing f these facilities. A feasibility study int Precincts fr Lithgw, Wallerawang and Prtland has been set as a key pririty fr the Plan. There is a diverse range f facilities within these twns which can prvide a variety f services t the cmmunity. The imprtance f heritage is a significant cmpnent f the Lithgw Regin s identity. Identificatin and recgnitin f ur cultural landscapes, bth built structures and significant envirnmental crridrs, will aide in the develpment f management plans fr Crwn Lands, Cmmunity Lands and lcal streetscapes. This infrmatin will infrm Cuncil s Lcal Envirnment Plan and future Develpment Cntrl Plans designed t identify areas f industrial develpment, urban expansin and ecnmic grwth. This plan recgnises the rle creative and cttage industries will play in the future ecnmic develpment and grwth f the area. As there is a shift in the future frm the traditinal industrial base, Lithgw will need t rely mre n its ability fr grwth and renewal t develp ecnmically sustainable and viable businesses. Active participatin in the Learning Cities prgram will see the Lithgw area mve frward int the future. A Learning City is ne that renews itself and prmtes life lng learning. Educatin and the facilitatin f practive learning partnerships will generate a brader wrkfrce and skills base. Acknwledgement f the Indigenus Culture f the area thrugh the develpment f a Wiradjuri Language Prgram, festivals and events will prmte understanding and inclusin. Wrking tgether we will start t tell the stries f the area; bth traditinal and settlement. In cnclusin, the Lithgw City Cuncil Plan prvides a way frward fr cultural cmmunity develpment in the Lithgw area. It is anticipated that this dcument will seek t encurage the cmmunity t lk t ways that cultural activities can be a significant factr in the future develpment and ecnmic grwth f the Lithgw lcal gvernment area. Cuncilr Neville Castle Mayr Page 1

5 Executive Summary The Lithgw City Cuncil Plan acknwledges the diversity and cntributin that the residents f the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area play in develping the cmmunity. The arts benefit and strengthen cmmunities, cultural turism nt nly prvides a direct ecnmic benefit t cmmunities but, imprtant quality f life factrs, such as imprved health, wellbeing and reductins in anti-scial behaviur can all be linked t the develpment f cultural activities and cmmunity building (Yates & Cllins 2008, p.12). An extensive cmmunity cnsultatin prcess has been cnducted thrughut the Lcal Gvernment Area alng with an audit f prir attempts at Planning and all f Cuncils strategic dcuments. The Lithgw City Cuncil Management Plan utlines a number f activities which will be undertaken in the year that can be linked t the Plan. This includes: Develp a cultural plan with the cmmunity. Dnatins and spnsrship f cmmunity grups and rganisatins. Imprvements t cmmunity halls. Upgrade f park furniture and play equipment. Prvisin f advice and assistance t cmmunity grups t identify and btain grant funding. Supprt fr cmmunity activities and events Operatin f Eskbank Huse & Museum Cnducting Australia Day activities. The Lithgw City Cuncil Plan identifies key areas fr sustainable grwth in relatin t ecnmic, envirnmental, scial, cultural, heritage, turism and industrial develpment in the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. Precinct Cnduct a Feasibility Study int the develpment f a cultural precinct fr Lithgw which includes: Hskins Church The Lithgw Curt Huse The Hskins Memrial Institute (ld Library) Llyd Cpperwrks Building Unin Theatre The Tin Shed The central business district (including Mrt Street & Railway Parade) The Eskbank Statin Eskbank Huse Blast Furnace Park Lake Pillans Wetlands Farmers Creek Cnduct a Feasibility Study int the develpment f a cultural precinct/s fr Wallerawang and Prtland Investigate as part f the Precinct/s the viability f a cmmercial mvie theatre in additin t the cmmunity run mvie theatres in Lithgw and Prtland. Gvernance & Administratin Annual review f fees and charges assciated with the use f cmmunity facilities. Mnitring f fees and charges fr sprting fields t ensure affrdability by families and cmmunity members participating in sprts. Identificatin f Partnership pprtunities fr the future develpment f cultural facilities. Hld Crystal & Unin Theatre Cmmittee meetings in accrdance with the terms f reference f the cmmittee. Increase the number f bkings fr the Crystal & Unin Theatres. Eskbank Huse & Museum Implementatin f a staged capital wrks prgram t upgrade and maintain the facility. A cnservatin management plan and landscape strategy t be develped. Investigatin f the staffing cmplement at Eskbank Huse & Museum t include a suitably qualified Museums Officer. Develp and implement exhibitin, cllectins management and public prgrams strategies. Page 2

6 Executive Summary Lithgw Library Learning Centre Cntinue t prvide quality prgrams and facilities fr the cmmunity at Lithgw, Wallerawang, Prtland and Rydal. Upgrade Wallerawang Library Develp and implement a library resurces strategy Establishment f a Cmmunity Garden at the Lithgw Library in assciatin with the Lithgw Family and Cmmunity Mental Health Supprt Grup. Recreatinal Facilities Undertake an Open Space and Recreatinal Needs Study. Prvide linkages between pen space netwrks. Implement a prgram f imprving the standard f current facilities t ensure greater marketability. Undertake a Pedestrian Access and Mbility Plan t prvide safe, cnvenient and cnnected pedestrian rutes thrughut the Lcal Gvernment Area. Skate Parks Implement a strategy fr develping new skate park facilities and/r imprving existing facilities in Lithgw, Wallerawang, Prtland and Cullen Bullen. Swimming Pl Undertake a feasibility study int the needs f the cmmunity and current swimming facilities, ptential partners and funding/spnsrship surces. Placemaking Undertake a cultural mapping prgram t identify cultural heritage and envirnmental prgrams which enhance the scial well-being f the cmmunity. Redevelp and invigrate civic and public spaces thrugh the develpment f Main Street Prgrams Neighburhd Enhancement Prgrams Heritage restratin Cemetery Management Public Arts Prgram Interpretive strategies including dual naming and recgnitin f indigenus culture. Undertake a facilities audit t identify suitable lcatins fr public art. Identificatin f heritage and arts trails as part f a Cycle Plan fr the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. Wallerawang Develp a management plan fr Lake Wallace which includes: Recreatinal activities Develpment and partnerships Interpretatin Landscaping Public Art Prmtin Events Implement a develpment cntrl plan which includes a Public Space Strategy designed t cnnect envirnmental crridrs, the Lake Freshres and wetlands t public facilities and Main Street by cycle/walkways and riding tracks. Villages Undertake further cnsultatin in the villages f Cullen Bullen, Rydal and Capertee t establish pririties fr village enhancement and prmtin. Landscapes Identificatin and prmtin f indigenus culture and histry. Develpment f the Lcal Envirnmental Plan and Develpment Cntrl Plans which recgnise the management f ur cultural landscapes. Heritage Study Include the Heritage Study in the Lcal Envirnmental Plan Mapping f all heritage items and histric sites in the Cuncil Gegraphic Infrmatin System. Page 3

7 Executive Summary Heritage Streetscapes Wrking with the cmmunity t interpret and recgnise lcal landmarks such as: Black Bridge Wallerawang Cullen Bullen Skip Line Prtland Cement Wrks Site Envirnmental Crridrs Develpment f Plans f Management fr Crwn Land Reserves and cmmunity lands. Heritage Advisr Prgram & Heritage Assets Wrking Party Reinstatement f the Heritage Advisrs Prgram Reinstatement f the Heritage Assets Wrking Party t assess and develp strategic plans fr Cuncils Heritage Assets; and t develp cultural and heritage plans Heritage Netwrks Participatin in reginal and lcal heritage netwrks. Heritage Turism Develpment f a Turism Marketing Strategy fr the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. Reinstatement f the Lithgw Heritage Partnership t further develp the Furnace, Fire & Frge Heritage Trail. Ecnmic Develpment A pr-active apprach t ecnmic sustainability thrugh the creatin f infrastructure, creative business pprtunities, mentring prgrams, educatin and skills develpment. Review f staffing resurces within the Cmmunity and Culture Divisin t: implement the Plan Manage f Eskbank Huse & Museum and Cuncils cllectins Specialist cmmunity supprt fficers Reginal Netwrks Participatin in reginal and lcal cultural netwrks. Mapping Undertake Mapping t identify the current and prjected cntributins a creative ecnmy will make t the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. Prmtin Develp prmtinal and marketing materials designed t encurage new residents and develpers t the area. Audit current events and develp strategies t prmte new events. Retail Develpment Develp Main Street Prgrams fr Lithgw, Wallerawang and Prtland which are inclusive f Precincts. Investigate the intrductin f KP free Wireless Bradband Technlgy fr the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. Develp strategies t prmte and market lcal prduct. Learning Cities Review and implement a strategy fr furthering Lithgw as the First Learning City in NSW. University f the Third Age Identify current U3A (University f the Third Age) activities and pprtunities t expand n these prgrams including the implementatin f a Men s Shed Prject. Indigenus Prgrams Implementatin f Awareness Training fr Cuncillrs and emplyees Develpment f a Wiradjuri Language prgram fr the area. Page 4

8 Executive Summary Partnerships with TAFE and GreenCrp t establish an accredited Envirnmental Cnservatin and Bush Regeneratin Prgram. Cllectin Management Investigate the implementatin f the Museums Advisr Prgram fr the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. Assist the Rydal cmmunity t develp a museum within a Train Carriage telling the stries f Rydal. Apply t be registered as part f the Grants Incentive Prgram t enable tax incentives fr cmmunity dnatins. Develp a cllectins plicy fr Lithgw City Cuncils cultural and archival cllectins. Eskbank Huse & Museum Cllectin Implement a strategy t cnserve the cllectin in line with the 2006 Preservatin Needs Survey. Identify indigenus items within the cllectin and establish apprpriate strategies fr the preservatin and recgnitin f these items. Lithgw City Cuncil Art Cllectin Develp a prgram fr cllecting and exhibiting Cuncils Art Cllectin. Lithgw Lcal Studies Cllectin Enhancement f the lcal histrical phtgraphic cllectin. Digitising f the scial histry recrdings. Lithgw City Cuncil Histrical Recrds and Archives Identificatin f the accessibility and strage f Cuncil s Histrical Recrds and Archives in relatin t the State Recrds Act. Events Develpment f a Turism Ambassadr Prgram fr the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. Develpment f an Event Prfile fr the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. Vlunteers Develpment f a lcal vlunteer netwrk t prmte vlunteering pprtunities and recgnise the imprtant rle vlunteers play within the cmmunity. Abriginal & Trres Strait Islander Peple Investigatin int the develpment f a multi-purpse facility t prvide scial and cultural benefits t the lcal Indigenus and Trres Trait Islander cmmunity. Establishment f a Sectin 355 Cmmittee f Cuncil t prvide advice n cultural and scial issues relating t the lcal Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander Cmmunity. Yuth Prgrams Liaisn with lcal yuth service prviders t develp utreach prgrams fr yuth. Develpment f cultural and recreatinal activities fr yuth t alleviate anti-scial behaviur. Page 5

9 2. Preamble 2.1 Intrductin The Lithgw City Cuncil Plan has been prepared by Lithgw City Cuncil with the cperatin and participatin f the greater Lithgw cmmunity. The Plan will assist Cuncil in identifying cultural resurces and facilities existing in ur cmmunities, facilitate pprtunities fr imprvements, define the rle Cuncil shuld have in cultural activities and develp a better understanding f the needs f ur cmmunity. Furthermre, the Lithgw City Cuncil Plan prvides a framewrk frm which achievements can be measured against identified utcmes. T successfully implement the Plan, Cuncil acknwledges the diversity and individuality f the twns, villages and lcalities in the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area and their rle in develping and shaping the cmmunity thrugh heritage, festivals, the arts and the intangibles such as cmmunity spirit, shared stries and wellbeing. Cuncil recgnises the need t frm partnerships with specific sectins f ur cmmunity and the need t cnsult with ther gvernmental departments and agencies t further enhance and prmte cultural pprtunities. The develpment f the Plan is a key strategic prcess that seeks t recgnise ur unique culture as an essential element f the scial and ecnmic existence f ur cmmunity. The Plan will be clsely linked t Cuncil s Scial Plan, Strategic Plan, Crime Preventin Plan, Management Plan and Lcal Envirnmental Plan. The cultural planning prcess invlves the examinatin (audit) f the cmmunity s scial and cultural activities, resurces and aspiratins. It is als an imprtant dcument fr Cuncil t have as a backgrund tl t enable the pursuit f gvernment funding fr cultural activities and specific cmmunity based funding pprtunities fr prjects. 2.2 Lcal Gvernment Assciatin & Shires Assciatin f NSW The future f lcal gvernment depends largely n its capacity t anticipate, challenge, and respnd t the frces that will shape ur cmmunities in the cming years. Department f Lcal Gvernment (2006) Althugh it was initially suggested that all NSW Cuncils shuld have a Plan in place by Nvember 2004, there is n mandatry requirement t date t develp a Plan. Hwever, In July 2004, the NSW Ministry fr the Arts (Arts NSW) and the NSW Department f Lcal Gvernment published the Planning Guidelines fr Lcal Gvernment. The guidelines prvide a framewrk fr the develpment and implementatin f a Plan. In 2002, amendments t the Lcal Gvernment Act prvided fr Cuncils t include in their management plans a statement n scial, cmmunity r cultural matters. Hwever this des nt imply that Cuncils are required t develp a cultural plan (NSW Ministry fr Arts & NSW Department f Lcal Gvernment, 2004). Planning and Develpment is recgnised as a cmpnent f cmmunity planning and services. At the cnclusin f the 2005 Annual Lcal Gvernment Cnference, a plicy statement was develped which utlines lcal gvernments visin fr Cmmunity Planning and Services acknwledging the Page 6

10 2. Preamble imprtant rle it cntributes t physical, psychlgical and scial health, welfare and the general wellbeing f citizens (Lcal Gvernment Assciatin 2005). The Third Accrd was implemented n 1 January 2006 fr a three year perid t cnclude n 31 December 2008 under the auspices f the Develpment Standing Cmmittee (representatives f the Lcal Gvernment & Shires Assciatin & Arts NSW). The fcus f the cmmittee is: T wrk cllabratively t establish a new Ministry funding prgram fr Lcal Gvernment that recgnises Lcal Gvernments wh are making a sustained cmmitment t the arts and culture thrugh a cultural planning framewrk. In recgnitin f the imprtant cultural cllectins held by Lcal Gvernments, t jintly encurage greater integratin f the peratin f Lcal Gvernment cultural facilities including libraries, museums and art galleries. T jintly develp a prpsal fr a natinal strategy fr Cmmunity Develpment thrugh the Ministers Cuncil. 2.3 Definitins The fllwing definitins are used by the Lcal Gvernment Assciatin & Shires Assciatin NSW in regards t cultural plicy and planning. assciated with wrk, sprts, leisure, cmmn interests and ther activities cntributing t the well being f their sciety and family and t their quality f life. Culture is bth tangible, it is the spirit f individuals and cmmunities and it is the tangibles that peple create that express the intangibles. Culture is hw peple determine their way f life Activities activities encmpass the visual, perfrming and literary art, scial events and activities, educatinal activities leading t the develpment f cultural skills and knwledge, festivals, celebratins, cmmemrative events, cmmunity and urban planning and design, public art and cultural planning Art Art is a medium, tl r resurce/s that can be used t creatively express and cmmunicate the cmmunity s culture and spirit, whether t prmte issues, nurture and express their creativeness, embrace and preserve a quality f life and/r develp. Art can make the tangible intangible Cmmunity Develpment Cmmunity cultural develpment describes prcesses in which cmmunities interact at a lcal level with arts and culture. It is the nurturing, expanding and expressin f a cmmunity s cultural life by the cmmunity itself, enabling cmmunities t advance their artistic, scial and ecnmic aspiratins Culture Culture in its bradest terms, is abut hw peple scialise, interact with their envirnment and each ther, whether thrugh activities and respnsibilities Page 7

11 3. Visin 3.1 Overarching Visin The fllwing verarching visin was develped in cllabratin with the cmmunity and adpted by Cuncil at its Plicy and Strategy Cmmittee Meeting f 3 Octber 2006 (Minute N ): A Centre f Reginal Excellence that: Encurages cmmunity grwth and develpment Cntributes t the efficient and effective management f the envirnment, cmmunity and ecnmy fr present and future generatins. 3.2 Visin Statements The fllwing visin statements were develped in cllabratin with the cmmunity and adpted by Cuncil at its Plicy and Strategy Cmmittee Meeting f 3 Octber 2006 (Minute N ). Cmmunity Transprt Emplyment Heritage Educatin Health Envirnment Arts & Culture Yuth Grwth We retain, respect and strengthen bth ur verall sense f cmmunity, and the unique linked cmmunities f grups, rural areas, villages and twns that make up the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. Prviding a chice f effective public and private transprt ptins fr thse wh live, wrk and visit ur cmmunity. Develping and embracing diverse jb pprtunities fr all ages and abilities. Celebrating, prtecting and sustaining ur unique industrial and natural heritage, its cultural landscapes and its built heritage. Prgressing t a learning city f excellence with a brad range f frmal and nnfrmal educatin services. Creating a healthy cmmunity prviding pprtunities and facilities fr a healthy lifestyle Balancing, prtecting and enhancing ur diverse envirnmental elements, bth natural and built, fr the enjyment and supprt f bth current and future generatins. Supprting, celebrating and expanding a diversity f cultural and creative adventures that explre and discver the richness in ur sciety. Prviding suitable entertainment and recreatinal facilities; educatin and emplyment pprtunities and lifestyle chices fr ur valuable cmmunity f yung peple. Prviding fr sustainable and planned grwth, while enhancing the existing rural and village identity. Page 8

12 4. Planning Prcess 4.1 Planning Histry The develpment f a Plan fr the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area has had a lng histry. In 1998 the Lithgw Arts Cuncil was reestablished and has as ne f its aims the develpment f a Plan. In 2000, the Arts OutWest Lcal Gvernment Planning Prject prduced a Preliminary Draft Reprt. Fllwing this Draft, a Wrking Party was established t develp a ne page statement utlining the framewrk fr the develpment f a Plan. In 2002, Cuncil recnvened this Wrking Party t further develp this framewrk fr discussin and the finalisatin f the Plan. In May 2003 a Draft Plan was prepared by Jhn Bayliss, Lithgw Reginal Library. In May 2004 Arts OutWest prepared a revised Lithgw Plan Draft fr the Plan Wrking Party. February 2007 Lithgw City Cuncil appinted a Develpment Officer wh is required t develp and implement a Plan fr the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. 4.2 Lithgw City Cuncil Management Plan Lithgw City Cuncil has identified the fllwing items within its 2008/09, 2009/10 and 2010/11 Management Plan as being integral t the develpment f Arts and Culture within the Lithgw lcal gvernment area. Develp a cultural plan with the cmmunity Dnatins and spnsrship f cmmunity grups and rganisatins. Cnstructin f new r upgraded public tilet facilities at Pineer Park, Lithgw. Imprvements t a number f cmmunity halls such as Hermitage Hall, Red Crss Huse, Meadw Flat Hall, Unin Theatre, Vale Hall and the Civic Ballrm. The upgrade f park furniture and/r play equipment in the Vale f Clwydd, Lithgw; Cullen Bullen; Lake Wallace, Wallerawang; and Endeavur Park, Lithgw. The prvisin f advice and assistance t cmmunity grups t identify and apply fr grant funding thrugh the Grants Officer which is an initiative f the Central Tablelands Alliance. Dnatins t Irnfest, the Kri Kids NAIDOC Week activities, the City and Highland Bands, the Cmmunity Orchestra and a student schlarship t the Mitchell Cnservatrium. Operatin f Eskbank Huse and Museum. Cnducting Australia Day activities. Preparatin f the management plan fr 2009/ /12 which is fully integrated with the Strategic Plan, Scial Plan, Plan and ther key dcuments (Lithgw City Cuncil Management Plan 2007/ /11, p6) is a key requirement in the gvernance and administratin f Lithgw City Cuncil. Quarterly reprts in relatin t prgress with activities and prgrams identified in the Management Plan are presented t Cuncil and available n Cuncils website Methdlgy The Lithgw City Cuncil Draft Plan has been subject t extended exhibitin and a cmmunity cnsultatin perid (as detailed belw). The final plan is a five year wrking dcument. This is in keeping with the Department f Lcal Gvernments recmmendatins fr Delivery Prgrams in Optin 3 f the Integrated Planning and Reprting Optins Paper (2006) which shuld cntinue t infrm Cuncils verall lng-term Strategic Planning Prcess Our Place, Our Future the Lithgw City Cuncil Strategic Plan prepared fr Cuncil by Gelyse in cnsultatin with the cmmunity (April 2007). Page 9

13 4. Planning Prcess This dcument has been cmpiled by Amalgamating previus draft Plans develped by Cuncil and the Lithgw Arts Cuncil. a review f the recent cmmunity cnsultatin prcesses undertaken fr the Lithgw Scial Plan and the Lithgw Strategic Plan Our Place, Our Future. Cnducting a jint cmmunity cnsultatin prcess fr the Plan and the Crime Preventin Plan with cnsultatins (see attachment 1 Cmmunity Cnsultatin Sessin Ntes) being held in: Lithgw Wallerawang Prtland Rydal Cullen Bullen Cnsultatins were als cnducted with key target grups including: Lcal cmmunity grups & cultural wrkers The Indigenus Cmmunity & Linguistically Diverse Cmmunity Peple with a disability Lcal Students Year 10 La Salle Academy Year 6 Wallerawang Public Schl Years 7-11 Prtland Central Schl Margaret Maddck representing Lyre Blue Creative, Greater Lithgw Regin Events Diary & Lithgw Reginal Fellwship f Australian Writers. Wendy Carlsn and Ian Milliss representing CarlsnMilliss Art & Heritage Management. The Lithgw Small Arms Factry Inc Key issues The initial cmmunity cnsultatin sessins held with cmmunity grups and cultural wrkers identified a number f key issues fr the Lithgw area which are listed belw in rder f pririty. Arts Centre/Resurces Perceptins Raising Awareness Diversity Heritage Prmtin Cmmunicatin Abve all the number ne pririty was: ACTION NOT WORDS!!! The way frward A Plan has been prepared which will allw cuncil t mve frward with the implementatin f cultural planning fr the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. The dcument t date has achievable gals and actins fr the perids. 85 cultural rganisatins, cultural wrkers, artists, perfrmers and cmmunity grups within the lcal gvernment area were sent an initial draft dcument requesting: a) Written submissins in relatin t the Draft Plan; b) Written respnses t the Mapping frm enclsed; and c) Nminated representatives t attend a Plan Cmmunity Cnsultatin Sessin. Three written submissins, which have been summarised and included as attachment 2 t this dcument were received frm: Page 10

14 4. Planning Prcess 4.4 SWOT Analysis Fllwing the first tw Planning sessins it was agreed that a SWOT Analysis be develped f the perceived Strengths, Weaknesses, Opprtunities and Threats identified by the participants. STRENGTHS The range and depth f cultural activities Unique built & cultural heritage f the area. Intangible cultural heritage High Schl Musical Prgram Venues Halls (cmmunity run) Vlunteer/charitable/genersity OPPORTUNITIES Value adding t current cultural activities Prmtin f built and cultural heritage assets Seek pprtunities fr adaptive re-use and preservatin f built heritage assets Identify intangible cultural heritage. Prmte and develp unique attributes t this area. Develp pprtunities fr further skills develpment utside f schl activities. Carry ut a facilities audit and lk at ways t facilitate the use f halls. Prmte cmmunity halls. Prmte vlunteering pprtunities, effrts and achievements t the cmmunity. Cnduct a feasibility studying int the develpment f a cultural centre fr Lithgw. Greater prmtin f activities n a reginal level t draw n a greater ppulatin base. THREATS Perceptin that things are better in ther places Cnservatism Dminatin f sprt & pub culture t the exclusin f ther cultural pursuits Public liability insurance Lack f meeting/exhibitin/wrkshp centre. WEAKNESSES Weather Small ppulatin base Lack f cultural perspective n the part f Cuncil and internal culture f discuragement Apathy Lack f mmentum Lack f resurces Lack f encuragement N facilities audit identifying and facilitatin f use. Page 11

15 4. Planning Prcess Actin Plan Planning Prcess Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst Develp guidelines fr an integrated cultural planning prcess Prepare assessment cultural August Octber 2007 Develpment Officer Review prir draft dcuments and cllate data. 2008/09 Management Plan Cnduct cmmunity cnsultatins & cnsider submissins t amend draft Plan December 2007 Octber 2008 Develpment Officer Draft Plan amended. Reprt t Cuncils Plicy & Strategy Cmmittee Meeting fr adptin 15 Nvember 2008 Cmmunity Culture Manager & Exhibitin f Draft Plan Amend dcument and Reprt t Cuncil Nvember 2008 January 2009 Cmmunity & Culture Manager & Develpment Officer Plan Adpted Implement Plan Onging Develpment Officer Achievement f identified actins within set timeframes. Encurage Lithgw City Cuncil t integrate cultural planning int their management planning prcess Frmal Cuncil invlvement in the cultural planning prcess Emply a grants fficer t actively seek funding fr Cuncil and cmmunity grups. 2008/ /08 Cmmunity Develpment Officer Plicy & Planning Manager Included in Scial Plan adpted Nv Grants Officer psitin filled January Imprve cllabratin between Cuncil and cmmunity cultural rganisatins including financial supprt. 2009/10 Develpment Officer & Grants Officer Develpment f a cultural grants prcess as part f Cuncils Financial Assistance Prgram Incrprate the Plan int Cuncils Management Plan. Onging Develpment Officer Annual inclusin f Planning actins in Management Plan Develp a review prcess fr the Plan Review annually by the Plan Wrking Party Annual Develpment Officer & Plan Wrking Party. Review f the Actin Plan and prgress and inclusin f defined financial requirement in the Plan and Management Plan As per identified actins in Plan Page 12

16 5. Venues & Facilities 5.1 Precinct The cmmunity cnsultatin prcess has identified the need t develp a venue with a fcus fr the cmmunity which incrprates an Arts Precinct, Gallery, Theatre, Entertainment Centre and Research Archive as the number ne pririty fr the Lithgw Plan. The venue shuld becme a fcal pint encuraging the sharing f ideas and resurces. A place where the diversity f cultures can mix, living in harmny with the envirnment. As part f the cmmunity cnsultatin it is cnsidered imprtant that a feasibility study fr the prpsed Precinct shuld nt nly include the Hskins Memrial Institute, Llyd Cpperwrks Building and Unin Theatre but take int cnsideratin the surrunding streetscape which includes: Hskins Church The Curt Huse The central business district Eskbank Statin Eskbank Huse & Museum Blast Furnace Park Lake Pillans Wetlands Farmers Creek Mrt Street and Railway Parade The Precinct needs t incrprate indr and utdr envirnments t encurage sharing and mixing by the cmmunity. Small businesses such as cafes, retail and craft shps are seen as an integral part f the verall cultural precinct (Western Research Institute 2008:18). It was prpsed that a Research Archive be investigated fr inclusin within the Hskins Memrial Institute. This wuld prvide pprtunities fr Lithgw t further capitalise n the Industrial Heritage f the area as part f the Learning Cities Prgram. The prgram ffers an pprtunity fr Lithgw t specialise in a key area f bth lcal and natinal histry prviding pprtunities t serve as an adjunct t the State Archives in Western Sydney and becming an archive fr schlars f industrial heritage. precincts ffer increased emplyment pprtunities fr teachers, curatrs, artists, musicians, perfrmers, administratin (Western Research Institute 2008:18) etcetera alng with sustained ecnmic develpment and grwth thrugh increased retail and turism related industry. These aspects add t an imprved quality f life which in return encurages peple t remain in the area retaining and building n ur skills base. The Hskins Memrial Institute is a knwn lcal landmark the Old Library Building. Althugh a majr part f the Hskins Memrial Institute is currently unused, the building is still utilised t sme extent by the fllwing cmmunity grups: The Musical Sciety utilises the frmer Ballrm and Library Stack area as change rms and prp strage fr perfrmances in the Unin Theatre. The belw street level basement is rented by the Lithgw Theatre Grup, The Lithgw Senir Citizens Club and Basil Lemke s Gym. As part f the feasibility study it is recmmended that the current user grups be cnsulted and their facilities maintained. Fr example Basil Lemke s Gym epitmizes an ld time gentlemen s gym and is itself a mark f character and culture within the building which shuld be preserved. The cmmunity cnsultatin prcess identified the need t investigate the feasibility f incrprating an entertainment centre as part f the cultural precinct t attract majr musical acts and be utilised by lcal perfrming Page 13

17 5. Venues & Facilities arts practitiners, musicians and cmmunity grups as a perfrmance and rehearsal space. It is nted that the Unin Theatre des currently attract a number f acts t the area and that it wuld be advisable t undertake a planning prcess int the current usage, limitatins and pssible develpment f this facility t imprve its standards and increase its marketability. The Lithgw Branch f the Mitchell Cnservatrium and the Lithgw City Band has identified a need t either redevelp their current sites r seek an alternative site. Bth f these facilities are heavily utilised by bth the building wners and ther user grups. Lithgw Infrmatin & Neighburhd Centre is als seeking t enter a partnership t enable the cntinued develpment and sustainability f cmmunity cultural develpment prgrams crdinated by the Centre. As part f the initial stages f the cnsultatin prcess int the cultural precinct it wuld be feasible t a) identify current and future user grups; and b) Ptential partners in the cultural precinct. A Music Educatin Nde has been prpsed in the Lithgw Jbs Summit Reprt (2008:18 & 30). The develpment r identificatin f suitable infrastructure in the area is integral t furthering this cncept with the need fr a suitable Auditrium fr cncert, teaching and rehearsal space. There is an pprtunity t build n the success f current schls and tertiary prgrams in the area prviding nging educatinal and emplyment pprtunities. The scpe f wrk fr a feasibility study int the develpment f a Precinct shuld nt be limited t Lithgw. Investigatin f pprtunities fr the develpment f cultural precincts within Prtland and Wallerawang shuld include: The Crystal Theatre and surrunding streetscape in Prtland; and The Blaxland Building and surrunding streetscape in Wallerawang Prtland Precinct As part f the prpsed develpment f a Precinct fr Prtland, it has been identified that there is a need t investigate ptins fr prviding wrkshp, exhibitin and marketing space suitable fr cllabrative wrk r skillsharing activities which will t the educatin fcus f the Learning City (Cmmunity Submissin 2009) Mvie Theatre Attending the mvies at Bathurst r Penrith was identified as a majr surce f entertainment fr the cmmunity, particularly amng yung peple. It is nted that there are tw cmmunity perated cinemas in the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area; ne in Main Street Lithgw and the secnd at the Crystal Theatre Prtland. Bth f these cinemas represent a part f the cultural precincts fr Lithgw and Prtland. Althugh the need fr further investigatin int attracting a majr cinema fr the area was identified, yung peple in Prtland als nted that they wuld like t see mvies shwn mre frequently at the Crystal Theatre. 5.2 Gvernance & Administratin In additin t this it was cnsidered imprtant that Cuncil review the fees and charges annually assciated with the use f cuncil wned and managed facilities such as the Unin Theatre, the Memrial Hall at Wallerawang, Eskbank Huse & Museum and the Civic Ballrm t Page 14

18 5. Venues & Facilities encurage greater usage by the cmmunity. It was als felt imprtant that Cuncil ensure that its facilities are seen t be cmmunity assets and nt exclusively cntrlled by any single user grup. Key perfrmance indicatrs fr the management f the Crystal and Unin Theatres have been set by Cuncil as part f the Management Plan (p.31) as fllws: Hld Crystal & Unin Theatre Cmmittee meetings in accrdance with the terms f reference f the cmmittee. Increase the number f bkings fr the Crystal & Unin Theatres. Imprvements t the curtyard space t enable rtating exhibitins t be held in this space. Cnducting Australia Day festivities at the Museum. Wrkshp the creatin f significant cllectin replicas. Imprvements t the Carpark. Educatin is a principal activity in the Lithgw City Cuncil Management Plan One f the key bjectives is t prvide the cmmunity with pprtunities t develp knwledge and skills thrugh Learning City Prgrams (p.23). Lithgw s sprting heritage is ntable and it was seen as imprtant t ensure that the fees & charges in relatin t the use f Sprting Fields by rganisatins be mnitred t ensure affrdability by families and cmmunity members participating in sprts. The Lithgw Infrmatin and Neighburhd Centre runs cmmunity cultural develpment prgrams in Wallerawang and Prtland. When cnsidering the future develpment f cultural precincts in these twns, partnership pprtunities shuld be identified fr facilities. 5.3 Eskbank Huse & Museum Lithgw City Cuncil has identified the prmtin and develpment f Eskbank Huse & Museum as a principle activity in the Management Plan (p.31-32). The fllwing key perfrmance indicatrs have been identified fr this facility. Increase in the number f visitrs t the facility Cnducting f three exhibitins/displays per year. Lcal students trying ut the recently installed access ramp at Eskbank Huse & Museum. The fllwing activities currently implemented r identified t be implemented at Eskbank Huse & Museum are seen t be in line with this bjective. Implementatin f a Vlunteer Management Prgram. Prvisin f quality schl hliday arts prgrams. Prvisin f exhibitins and public prgrams sympathetic t the Museum and its cllectin. The develpment f a research prgram at the Museum t assist in prviding quality exhibitins and t update the interpretatin f the Page 15

19 5. Venues & Facilities cllectin, the Museum and the Eskbank Estate. The develpment f an educatin prgram fr lcal schls. The develpment f a newsletter r infrmatin packages fr lcal schls designed t prmte upcming exhibitins, public prgrams and visitatin t the Museum by lcal and reginal schls. The develpment f a public prgrams strategy fr the Museum and its facilities. Prvide infrmative guided turs f the Museum t visitrs, tur grups and schl grups. Develp an utreach prgram fr the museum. A staged capital wrks prgram designed t upgrade the facilities and maintain the prperty is integral t the future develpment f this cmmunity asset. The develpment f a Cnservatin Management Plan and Landscape Strategy fr the facility will assist in identifying prperty management pririties within heritage guidelines. This will als assist in establishing a future directin fr the Museum in the areas f disabled access, garden/grunds develpment, facilities develpment/expansin etcetera. Thrugh the cmmunity cnsultatin prcess it has been identified that when develping a Cnservatin Management Plan and Landscape strategy fr the grunds that cnsideratin is given t: The inclusin f picnic/bbq facilities; and The inclusin f an edible/sensry garden and/r cmmunity garden. Staffing At present Eskbank Huse & Museum is staffed by the Develpment Officer three days per week and vlunteers n weekends. Due t difficulty in recruiting and maintaining vlunteers there are times when the museum is clsed. The adptin f the Plan by Cuncil will require the Develpment Officer t be mre fcused n the implementatin f the Plan. As such the current tw-days per week spent n Develpment will need t be increased t full-time. Furthermre, it is cnsidered that there is a need t have a qualified Museums Officer emplyed at Eskbank Huse & Museum t: Develp Eskbank Huse & Museum as part f the Precinct. Prmte and manage the Museum and its cllectin. Supervise and maintain the Vlunteer Prgram. Implement exhibitin, cllectins management and public prgrams strategies. 5.4 Lithgw Library Learning Centre The Lithgw Library Learning Centre is a mdern facility designed t encurage lifelng learning within the cmmunity. Libraries are charted with the requirement t prvide recreatinal reference and infrmatin needs t the cmmunity. The centre ffers the cmmunity a diversity f prgrams and facilities including: The Delta Electricity Hmewrk Zne The Lcal Studies Unit The Lithgw Technlgy Centre The Lithgw Frum Areas t read and enjy the cmpany f thers. Meeting facilities Changing Exhibitins Reading grups Bks fr Babies Page 16

20 5. Venues & Facilities Cperative ventures with TAFE & Schls. Children s Stry time Schl hliday activities The Library als has branches which are perated in Wallerawang, Prtland and Rydal Cmmunity Garden Prject The establishment f a cmmunity garden at the Lithgw Library Learning Centre by the Lithgw Family and Cmmunity Mental Health Supprt Grup is included in the Cmmunity dnatins fr 2008/09 (LCC Management Plan 2008/ /11 p.14). The aim f this rehabilitatin prject is t prmte health and wellbeing thrugh scial interactin fr peple with mental health issues. The Lithgw Family & Cmmunity Mental Health Supprt Grup has an extremely gd reputatin within the Sydney West Area Health Service due t its successes and it is hped that sme participants will return t the wrkfrce thrugh re-skilling as part f this prgram. 5.5 Recreatinal Facilities There was a general cnsensus fr the further develpment r imprvement f recreatinal facilities thrughut the lcal gvernment area. This included: The future develpment f mre parks and recreatinal areas in new subdivisins; Inclusin f gas r slar BBQ facilities in parks and reserves including: Hassans Walls Reserve Lake Pillans Wetlands Lndnderry Clarence Pirie Park (Capertee) Mre leash free areas Better public tilets Imprvements t irrigatin systems and inclusin f water saving tanks in parks and public facilities. Mre picnic facilities Mre bins Imprvements t play grund facilities including utdr recreatinal apparatus such as Climbing Walls New r extensin f existing recreatinal facilities and activities The Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area ffers pprtunities t develp and prmte a brad range f passive recreatin activities and extreme sprts. Quality sprting facilities and pprtunities ffer nt nly lifestyle benefits but als ecnmic benefits thrugh majr turnaments and events. It was cnsidered t be imprtant fr Cuncil t implement a prgram f imprving the standard f current facilities t ensure greater marketability. The develpment f a practive apprach t encuraging sprting grups, develpers and event crdinatrs t utilise and develp facilities in the Lithgw lcal gvernment area is seen t be a pririty. In additin t an audit f Facilities it wuld be beneficial t cnduct an Open Space and Recreatinal Needs Study f all sprting and recreatinal facilities in the area Open Space & Recreatinal Needs Study The bjectives f an Open Space & Recreatinal Needs Study is t prvide the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area with a crdinated and well managed system f pen space cmplimented by sprting and recreatinal facilities t meet a full range f recreatinal needs as fllws: Page 17

21 5. Venues & Facilities T ensure that pen spaces and recreatin facilities meet the needs f lcal peple and prmte greater scial inclusin. T prtect and imprve pen space and recreatin facility prvisin in terms f quality, quantity, accessibility and safety. T respnd t the cmmunity s changing needs fr access and use f pen space and recreatin facilities. T prvide linkages within, and between, the pen space netwrk. T ensure pen spaces and recreatinal facilities enhance the quality f the lcal envirnment. T encurage and facilitate partnerships with cmmunity and ther public and private stakehlders fr planning, prvisin, develpment and management f pen space and recreatin facilities. T prvide directin n capital wrks, pririties and actin t ensure best practice planning and management f pen space and recreatin facilities. (LCC Mem 2008) The cnsultatin prcess has identified a number f suggestins fr the imprvement r replacement f facilities at the fllwing parks and sprting fields within the lcal gvernment area. Kramer Park Prtland Imprvement/replacement f the grandstand Review f the usage f the cricket pitch and pssible remval. Saville Park Prtland Installatin f gal psts Assist the Prtland Develpment Assciatin t gain funding fr a Rtunda/Bandstand t the built at the park which will becme a fcal pint fr utdr cncerts and festivals. Clarence Pirie Park Capertee Installatin f a gas r slar BBQ Imprve the rest area Develp a leash free area fr travelers and lcals Lake Wallace Wallerawang Freshres Assist in the develpment f a bat shed t huse sailing, caneing and rwing equipment. Sailing at Lake Wallace, Wallerawang Greg Featherstne Park Rydal Installatin f children s play equipment. Pineer Park Rydal Assist the Rydal Develpment Assciatin t secure funding fr an amphitheatre (Designed by lcal Artist, Antny Symnds) t further enhance cmmunity events. Glanmire Oval Lithgw Liaise with the Lithgw Hckey Assciatin t identify requirements and funding pprtunities fr imprvements t the turf. Lithgw Glf Club Marrangar Page 18

22 5. Venues & Facilities Investigate pssible pprtunities fr develpment f this facility t include: Imprvements t the current curse. A glf driving range. Putt Putt Glf. Emra Park Bwenfels Liaise with cmmunity stakehlders fr the revitalizatin f the Wisteria Walk as part f an verall cmmunity gardens prject fr Bwenfels. Upgrade the park in cnsultatin with the Department f Husing the Bwenfels cmmunity. Tennis Curts Prtland Assess the need fr imprvements t the tennis curts. The Oakey Park/Inch Street area is serviced by fur different parks each ffering different recreatinal pprtunities fr the cmmunity. It is suggested that a survey be carried ut t identify the types f usage fr each park and imprvements be made based n the specific needs f the cmmunity. Oakey Park Oval appears t be utilised by the cmmunity fr cricket practice. Yung peple are als nted fr riding their bikes n the val. Saywell Street Recreatin Area - pen space backing nt Farmers Creek, there is als pen space n the ther side f the creek which culd be linked by a walkway. Inch Street Children s Playgrund a small blck ppsite the Saywell Street Recreatin Area which has sme playgrund equipment. Lake Pillans Wetlands with Blast Furnace Park in the backgrund In additin t identifying the requirements and strategies fr develping this area, it is further suggested that ways f linking the varius recreatinal reserves and playgrunds be investigated as part f the Pedestrian Access and Mbility Plan. A Pedestrian Access and Mbility Plan (PAMP) is a cmprehensive strategic actin plan which identifies ways t prvide safe, cnvenient and cnnected pedestrian rutes which will encurage peple t walk rather than use their cars (RTA 2002:7). This will highlight ways f prmting and enhancing the usability f these parks and may ffer pprtunity fr redevelpment f sme lands. 5.6 Skate Parks There are fur Cuncil develped and maintained skate parks in the Lithgw lcal gvernment area. Lithgw Tny Luchetti Sprtsgrund Wallerawang Adjacent t the Wallerawang Memrial Hall and Childrens playgrund. Prtland Adjacent t Kramer Park Cullen Bullen adjacent t the Rural Fire Shed. Lake Pillans Wetlands is part f the cultural heritage precinct t be discussed in Sectin 7 f this dcument. Page 19

23 5. Venues & Facilities cnsidered apprpriate that Cuncil underg a feasibility study t identify: The needs f the cmmunity and current facilities available. Ptential partners in the prject Funding and spnsrship surces. SK8 Park at Tny Luchetti Sprtsgrund curtesy f Over the years Cuncil has cme under criticism fr the inadequacy and pr planning f these facilities. The cultural planning prcess highlighted the need fr Cuncil t implement a strategy fr develping new skate park facilities and/r imprving existing facilities. A number f cncepts were put frward fr cnsideratin in the redevelpment f Skate park facilities: Cmbining Skate Park & BMX Facilities which cater fr cmpetitin. The inclusin f Tagging Walls fr graffiti art. Inclusin f yuth in the planning f facilities t encurage pride and wnership. Landscaping and family facilities. Integratin f these facilities int areas f high visibility which incrprate ther activities. 5.7 Swimming Pl A general cnsensus has been reached acrss all age grups and thrugh varius planning sessins including the recent cmmunity cnsultatins fr the Plan and the Lithgw Jbs Summit fr imprvements t the current Lithgw Memrial Swimming Pl. The current pl, built in the 1960 s is cnsidered smewhat utdated and des nt meet all f the needs f the cmmunity. It is A number f suggestins have been put frward in relatin t the redevelpment f the current site including: Larger Pl the current pl is an Olympic size pl. A high diving pl and bard. A heated/therapeutic pl. Investigatin f water park cncepts fr inclusin i.e. Water slide Wave Pl Aqua Glf The cncept f an Adventure Park was cnsidered as part f the Lithgw Jbs Summit (see Sectin 3 Macr Ideas Envirnment Western Research Institute 2008:14). The develpment f an Adventure/Theme Park which incrprates a quality swim centre wuld prvide ecnmic develpment and ppulatin grwth fr the cmmunity thrugh turism, sprting events and increased scial capital. Lithgw Swimming Pl Page 20

24 5. Venues & Facilities Actin Plan Venues and Facilities Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst Develp cultural and recreatinal infrastructure that will meet the needs f the cmmunity nw and in the future. Survey user grups f Cuncil facilities and identify future requirements and uses. 2008/09 Public Assets Engineer/ Develpment Officer Final reprt used t assist in the develpment f a Precinct Feasibility Study and Open Space & Recreatinal Needs Study. Develp a prject scpe fr a feasibility study int the prpsed Precinct. Investigate funding fr feasibility study fr Precinct. Investigate current usage, limitatins and develp a management plan fr upgrading the Unin Theatre t increase marketability. Develp a prject scpe fr an Open Space & Recreatinal Needs Study taking int cnsideratin the identified needs in the Plan. 2008/ / / / / / /11 Public Assets Engineer/ Develpment Officer Develpment Officer/Grants Officer Develpment Officer/ Assets Officer /Unin Theatre Management Cmmittee Develpment Officer/Assets Officer/Strategic Planner Recmmendatins frm Precinct Feasibility Study adpted by Cuncil and included in Management Plan Funding/spnsrship pprtunities identified Develpment f a management and marketing plan fr the Unin Theatre Recmmendatins frm Precinct Feasibility Study adpted by Cuncil and included in Management Plan Grant funding Grant funding Investigate funding fr Open space & Recreatinal Needs Study. Identify the need fr a mvie theatre cmplex t be develped in Lithgw. 2009/ /10 Develpment Officer/Assets Officer/Strategic Planner Ecnmic Develpment Officer Funding/spnsrship pprtunities identified Develpment pprtunities identified Open Space and Recreatin Study and the Precinct Feasibility are develped in cnjunctin with the Study Pedestrian Access & Mbility Plan. 2008/09 Rad Safety Officer/Traffic & Develpment Engineer Develpment f a cnsistent planning framewrk fr, recreatinal and Accessibility planning. Page 21

25 5. Venues & Facilities Actin Plan Venues and Facilities Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst Manage the Crystal & Unin Theatres Hld Crystal & Unin Theatre Cmmittee meetings in accrdance with the terms f reference f the cmmittee. Onging Public Assets Engineer/ Develpment Officer Regular attendance at meetings Management Plan (p. 30) Operate the Crystal and Unin Theatres Onging Annual bkings increase Management Plan (p. 30) Undertake an audit f the existing cultural resurces and facilities. Implement a prcess t audit the Lithgw LGA s cultural resurces as part f the Planning review. Annual Develpment Officer Optimisatin and enhancement f the rle and accessibility f the existing cultural facilities and industries Grant funding Identificatin f gaps within the cultural facilities prvided and develpment f new perfrmance and exhibitin facilities Onging Develpment Officer/Grants Officer Obtaining f grant funding t upgrade and/r develp new facilities. Grant funding Prmtin f Cuncil and Cmmunity run facilities t interested vendrs. Onging Develpment Officer Annual increases in bkings. Develp and prmte Eskbank Huse and Museum as a cultural heritage venue. Operate Eskbank Huse & Museum Cnduct exhibitins and displays f the EHM Cllectin, Travelling Exhibitins, Cuncils Art Cllectin and Lcal & Reginal Artists. Onging Annual Develpment Officer Develpment Officer Annual increase in visitatin Minimum f 3 exhibitins per year Management Plan (p. 30) Management Plan (p. 30) Imprvements t the curt yard space t prvide fr exhibitins 2007/ /09 Develpment Officer Wrks cmpleted by 30 June 2008 Grant funding Implement a Vlunteer Management Prgram 2007/08 Develpment Officer Prvisin f infrmative guided turs f the museum t visitrs, tur grups & schl grups. Nil Cnsult with the lcal indigenus cmmunity n the identificatin and interpretatin f artifacts held within the Museums cllectin. 2008/09 Develpment Officer Identificatin & interpretatin f items which lead t educatinal utcmes fr the cmmunity. Grant funding Page 22

26 5. Venues & Facilities Actin Plan Venues and Facilities Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst Develp and prmte Eskbank Huse and Museum as a cultural heritage venue. (cnt.) Develp a Public Prgrams Strategy fr Eskbank Huse & Museum. 2008/09 Develpment Officer/Grants Officer A diverse prgram f arts, perfrmances, events & exhibitins hsted at the Museum $5,000 (cuncil) + Spnsrship/ Grant funding fr prgrams Enhancement & develpment f Waste 2 Art Exhibitin and public prgrams. Onging Develpment Officer Increases t: Spnsrship Entries Visitatin Wrkshp participatin Grant funding Develpment f an educatin prgram fr Schls Onging Develpment Officer Prgrams catering t different educatinal needs frm pre-schl t secndary schl. Nil Develpment f a newsletter fr Schls t prmte the Museum facilities, exhibitins, public prgrams and schls prgrams. Bi-mnthly Develpment Officer Increased visitatin by lcal schls Develp and implement a research prgram based arund upcming exhibitins, interpretatin strategies, the Museum Cllectin and the Eskbank Estate Onging Develpment Officer & Vlunteer/s Develp a research library frm which t develp exhibitins & interpretatin fr the Museum. Prvide a research facility fr lcal histry & family histry enquiries. Nil Develp an Outreach Prgram fr the Museum 2007/ /11 Develpment Officer Sheep travelling exhibitin frm Department f Primary Industries Jint exhibitins cnducted with EHM & Lithgw Library Small Travelling Exhibitins fr lcal prmtinal pprtunities Nil Nil - In-huse prmtin & design Nil - In-huse prmtin & design Page 23

27 5. Venues & Facilities Actin Plan Venues and Facilities Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst Develp and prmte Eskbank Huse and Museum as a cultural heritage venue. (cnt.) Implementatin f a staged upgrade f the interpretatin f the Museum and its cllectin. Frnt f Huse Lithgw Pttery Exhibitin Bartn Building Cach Huse 2008/ / /11 Develpment Officer/Grants Officer Gaining f Spnsrship/Grant Funding and Cuncil budget allcatins Draft 2008/2012 Management Plan Grant funding Develpment f a Cnservatin Management Plan & Landscape Strategy 2008/09 Develpment Officer /Grants Officer Recmmendatins frm Cnservatin Management Plan & Landscape Strategy adpted by Cuncil and included in Management Plan Draft 2008/2012 Management Plan $11,000 Emply a full-time Museums Officer t manage and develp the Museum. 2009/10 Cmmunity & Culture Manager/ Develpment Officer Museums Officer emplyed and Develpment Officer allcated t full-time implementatin f the Plan and verseeing Museum peratins. $60,000 + n csts. Page 24

28 6. Civic Spaces & Public Places 6.1 Placemaking Placemaking is making a public space a living space Prject fr Public Spaces website (2008) Placemaking ffers an pprtunity t discver the heart f the cmmunities we live in thrugh public cnsultatin and cultural mapping. Cmmunity grups such as prgress and village assciatins, tidy twns cmmittees, arts and cultural grups have been wrking n cmmunity prjects which fcus n the needs f their twns and villages. Thrugh public cnsultatin we can cntinue t identify capital, cultural, heritage and envirnmental prgrams currently being undertaken and new prgrams which the cmmunity feels will be f ecnmic and scial benefit. Prgrams and activities such as: Physical artwrks Sculptures, murals, etcetera Main Street prgrams Creative and perfrming arts Neighburhd enhancement Heritage restratin Cemetery Management All cntribute t the enhancement and well being f cmmunities. Prviding grwth thrugh ecnmic develpment and learning pprtunities. Placemaking is nt nly cncerned with the physical aspects f a cmmunity. It is abut the emtinal and scial ties that bind a cmmunity; the heart and sul f a cmmunity, its histry, heritage and traditins. These aspects can be replicated in the physical envirnment and thrugh events and cultural activities which enhance the scial well-being f the cmmunity. Future planning and develpment fr the Lithgw lcal gvernment area shuld include the redevelpment f existing civic spaces and public places alng with prvisin fr new spaces as part f the develpment prcess fr centres f cmmercial r residential develpment Cuncil Administratin Centre Entrance Curtyard Cnsideratin is being given t remval f the pine which dminates the entrance curtyard and redesigning the space. As part f the redevelpment f the site it is cnsidered apprpriate t include a sculpture and water feature t create a calming and sthing effect. Administratin Centre Entrance Curtyard taken frm rear f curtyard facing Mrt Street. The curtyard is the entrance t the administratin centre/custmer service area and prvides a link with the Centrelink building. It is prpsed that by applying Feng Shui principles t the design and layut f crprate space it will enhance the success f the business, by encuraging a psitive flw f energy, creating a happy and prsperus envirnment (Piscitell 2007). The five elements f Feng Shui include: Fire, Water, Wd, Earth and Metal. These elements can be linked sculpturally t the Histry, Heritage, Industrial and Envirnmental aspects f the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. A recent Page 25

29 6. Civic Spaces & Public Places discussin with a lcal business peratr (Janette Watsn, Jannai Gat Dairy) expanded the tag lines surrunding Cuncils lg t: Lithgw, a valley f artisans, surrunded by nature, steeped in histry It is suggested that submissins be called frm Artists/Architects t redesign the entrance curtyard, celebrating the industrial heritage and lcal envirnment incrprating Feng Shui design principles. redevelpment and enhancement f this site culd include: Making it a mre usable space fr events, small cncerts, busking and markets Instilling pride in ur sprting achievements by develping a Sprtsman s Walk replacing sme f the pavers with pavers celebrating ur lcal sprting heres. Installatin f a public amenities blck Ck Street Plaza Ck Street Plaza in the centre f the Central Business District is seen t be an area f high pririty fr redevelpment as a civic space. The Plaza is regularly used fr cmmunity activities such as: cake stalls; the Annual Lins Club Chclate Wheel at Christmas; and Internatinal Wmens Day festivities. Celebrate Lithgw Festivities NAIDOC Week activities Ck Street Plaza is a meeting place with an utdr café and als a surce f cmmunity infrmatin thrugh the Cuncil maintained Cmmunity Ntice Bard. It shuld be nted that great public spaces have the ptential t nt nly be imprtant t the cmmunity that values them, but als t be natinal r internatinally acclaimed (Prject fr Public Spaces 2005:3). Ck Street Plaza is already a ppular turist destinatin fr fans f the Legendary Lithgw Flash, Marjrie Jacksn seeking t view the brnze statue by Rydal Artist, Antny Symnds. Due t Lithgw s prud sprting heritage it culd be cnsidered apprpriate that Signage Dual Naming A prgram f including the traditinal Wiradjuri names f areas in signage is seen t be f imprtance t the lcal indigenus cmmunity. Signage shuld include the crrect spelling, prnunciatin and where pssible meaning thereby increasing awareness f the Wiradjuri Language and traditins in this area. This prgram shuld be extended t include the interpretatins f the area s that the stries and significance f places are tld. Fr example lcatins such as Hyde Park in Hartley is a significant Wmen s Place. This infrmatin shuld be interpreted fr the cmmunity and visitrs t the area in a sensitive and apprpriate way. 6.2 Public Arts Prgram The develpment f a Public Arts Prgram fr the area was seen t be a pririty. As part f the prgram a facilities audit shuld be carried ut t identify the suitability f Cuncil facilities, public space areas and cmmunity halls fr hsting exhibitins, events and marketability. Placemaking prvides an pprtunity t prmte cmmunity well-being, a sense f pride and t further enhance turism within the twns and villages. Sculptures, murals, seating and lighting etcetera all Page 26

30 6. Civic Spaces & Public Places cntribute t cultural landscapes. Further cnsultatin with the individual cmmunities that make up the Lithgw lcal gvernment area will identify activities currently being undertaken within cmmunities and ways that Cuncil can assist and enhance these prgram i.e. tidy twns prgrams. A facilities audit and cmmunity cnsultatin will identify additinal areas thrughut the lcal gvernment area which wuld prvide suitable lcatins fr a Public Arts Prgram Arts Trails Cuncil has identified the need t develp a Pedestrian Access Mbility Plan in 2008/09. This plan shuld be linked t the cultural plan and review the Greater Lithgw City Cuncil Bicycle Plan (Cycle Planning, 1998) prviding an pprtunity t develp pen space areas alng designated biking/walking trails as public arts space. Furthermre there is a need t btain funding t revise the Lithgw City Cuncil Bicycle Plan identifying lcatins f current heritage and attractins alng designated bike trails and future lcatins and pprtunities fr cycleways and walkways. The prmtin f cultural activities and wrkers is seen t be a pririty and the prvisin f a drive/ride pcket guide highlighting the cultural landscape and artist trail/s shuld be develped t prmte healthy and fun ways t explre the area. This shuld be further prmted with regular pen weekends t shwcase the diversity and quality f wrks created by lcal artists. This wuld enable artists wh d nt have galleries an pprtunity t prmte their wrks t the public as part f a crdinated event. The cmmunity cnsultatin prcess highlighted the need t prmte current cycleways t the cmmunity and t develp new cycleways linking the twns and villages such as Wallerawang/Prtland/Cullen Bullen Heritage Sites Eskbank Huse & Museum has been utilised as an indr/utdr arts venue since 2004 hsting the successful Waste t Art Prgram. In 2007 Cuncil transferred the Lithgw Australia Day festivities t the Museum and began t develp a living histry style event. A unique pprtunity exists t further develp this venue as a public arts space fr wrkshps, utilising the enclsed curtyard as a gallery space fr lcal and travelling exhibitins. The facility prvides an pprtunity t develp the site as a Center within the Precinct ffering a variety f regular visitr prgrams t be develped in cnjunctin with exhibitins and perfrmances by lcal and reginal cultural wrkers. Lcatins such as Blast Furnace Park, Lake Pillans Wetlands and the State Mine Heritage Park prvide heritage backdrps which, like Eskbank Huse & Museum ffer an pprtunity t marry the celebratin f ur industrial heritage with a unique lcatin t hst events, use as backdrps fr film making and permanent r semi-permanent displays f public art Pineer s Heritage Park Cuncil has recently cmmissined architectural plans t redesign the tilets at the Pineer s Heritage Park. The Park features the fllwing interpretatin and mnuments: Interpretative signage fr Eskbank Statin. Pineers Wall which features 35 plaques dnated by the families f Pre-1856 Pineers in cnjunctin with the Lithgw District Family Histry Sciety. Page 27

31 6. Civic Spaces & Public Places It is als suggested that a rse, which cvers sme f the plaques may have been dedicated as a pineer s memrial and that this rse shuld be relcated in the park as part f the redevelpment f the site t enable peple t view all f the plaques. Memrial Stne dedicated t Vlunteer Fire Fighters, Ted Hughes and Cl Eather wh lst their lives fighting the bushfires, December This was a Yuth Week prject and features a pem by Levi Elms. Rtary Signage dedicating the Park Rutherfrd, William Sandfrd, the Hskins Brthers and Thmas Mrt. There is a need t cnduct further research int creating a suitable list f ur industrial pineers prir t appraching artists. The space shuld include interpretatin and a heritage walking map fr visitrs and lcals t encurage visitatin t heritage attractins. Many peple t Lithgw by train fr a day trip t g fr a walking tur. When they get t the tp f the Main Street this will prvide them with directinal infrmatin n ur lcal heritage attractins. Furthermre it is suggested that as this park celebrates ur early pineers, as part f the redevelpment prject it shuld be included n Cuncils websites under the heritage sectin. The site shuld prmte the park and its facilities, the sculptural wrks and memrials, listing the names f the Pineers t encurage visitatin t the park by turists and family histrians. 6.3 Wallerawang Lake Wallace Lake Wallace is significant nt nly t the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area but, it is als f Natinal Significance. It is suggested that submissins be sught frm lcal artists t create a sculptural piece which celebrates ur early pineers. Since the Pineers Wall celebrate Pineering Families pre-1856, it may be pssible t celebrate ur early industrialists. It is nted that the Pineers Wall des nt include Andrew Brwn, Thmas Brwn r James Walker all f whm were early settlers t the district, playing a significant rle in the develpment f Lithgw and Wallerawang. Furthermre, as nted abve, there is an pprtunity t celebrate ur industrial pineers including James James Walker, the first clnist t settle in the Lithgw-Wallerawang district (Leslie, 1988:1) in 1823 n the site f present day Lake Wallace. The prperty was named Waller wang, the Wiradjuri wrd fr place f wd and water. In 1836, Charles Darwin stayed at the Walker prperty and discvered the Platypus n the Cx s River. The park n the Lakes freshres has been named Charles Darwin Park and a mnument has been erected in hnur f this. In 1865 Gergina Walker married Edwin Bartn the surveyr fr the Rail line acrss the Blue Muntains. In 1948, brther and Page 28

32 6. Civic Spaces & Public Places sister, Lue Lveday and James Lyn Walker Bartn were killed at Waller wang Huse by William Benjamin Harvey Bugg. At this time the prperty was knwn as the Bartn Estate. Fllwing their deaths the huse and prperty went int decay. During the late 1970 s the huse and buildings were dismantled t allw fr the present day Lake Wallace. At this stage the histric cemetery was als dismantled, cnservatin wrks carried ut and relcated t a site abve the rising water line. The cemetery nt nly dates frm 1836 but als basts a number f names f families synnymus t the district including the grave f Thmas Brwn f Eskbank Huse. In additin t the grave markers f ur early settlers, the cemetery is significant in that it pays tribute t the lcal indigenus cmmunity. In 1856, the Walker family erected a tmbstne fr Bbby. The tmbstne was inscribed as fllws: Erected by Archibald James Walker In memry f BOBBY and the WALLEROWONG ABORIGINE TRIBE May 4, 1856 (Smith 1990) Tday, Lake Wallace serves as a water surce fr the nearby Wallerawang Pwer Statin cling twers. The lake and its freshres prvide the cmmunity with a variety f recreatinal pursuits including: Fishing Sailing Sail barding Caneing Swimming Baseball Picnic facilities Bird Watching Walking/Cycling Leash Free Area Childrens playgrund The recent installatin f a Memrial t Charles Darwin is the beginning f telling the stry f white settlement in the area. The develpment f a Management Plan fr the site which incrprates: Suitable recreatinal activities t be carried ut n the site. Future develpment and partnerships fr the site. Cycle/walkways Facilities Interpretatin f the site Indigenus culture and white settlement. Envirnmental - Identificatin f birdlife, flra & fauna. Dual naming signage Landscaping/Sculptural strategy Prmtin Events/Celebratins Develpment Cntrl Plan The implementatin f a Develpment Cntrl Plan fr the land surrunding Wallerawang Public Schl was seen t be f imprtance t the cmmunity. It was nted that this area links the Lake with the frested ridge t the (NSEW) and that cnsideratin shuld be given t ensuring envirnmental crridrs are develped and/r maintained. The cmmunity felt that a develpment cntrl plan fr this area shuld be sympathetic t the aesthetic envirnment linking the Lake and the Frest in relatin t: Husing develpment The schl and current sprting facilities. The Develpment Cntrl Plan shuld identify a Public Space Strategy fr this area which includes: Linking t Frest Ridge Estate and Hume Avenue via cycle/walkways. Page 29

33 6. Civic Spaces & Public Places Linking the frest ridge t the lake freshres and wetlands. Wetlands preservatin and interpretatin Envirnmental Crridrs frm the frest t the lake t encurage the return f wildlife and native birds t the lake. Encurage current landhlders t prtect/cnserve wildlife crridrs. A viewing platfrm and pathways alng the ridge. 6.4 Villages The cmmunity cnsultatin prcess was cnducted in Lithgw, Prtland, Wallerawang and the villages f Cullen Bullen and Rydal. Thrugh this prcess, residents identified pprtunities fr the enhancement f Cullen Bullen, Rydal and Capertee. It is suggested that Cuncil Officers wrk with each f the three villages t develp Village Enhancement Strategies which will identify current and future prgrams, events and activities establishing pririties in the fllwing areas: Current events Cmmunity resurces Opprtunities fr yuth activities Identificatin and interpretatin f heritage and histry f the village Village beautificatin prgram Develpment f a signature event Ecnmic develpment Prmtin f the Village Funding, spnsrship and partnership pprtunities Signage Page 30

34 6. Civic Spaces & Public Places Actin Plan Civic Spaces and Public Spaces Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst Enhancement f Civic Spaces and Public Places within the Lithgw lcal gvernment area thrugh the develpment & prmtin f public art and amenity. Enhance the visual amenity and public facilities lcated at the Cuncil Administratin Centre & Pineers Heritage Park thrugh the installatin and interpretatin f public art and heritage. 2008/ /10 Develpment Officer/Public Assets Engineer Redevelpment and imprvements t civic spaces. 2008/09 Management Plan Undertake Main Street Prgrams fr Lithgw, Wallerawang & Prtland. 2008/ / /11 Ecnmic Develpment Officer Main Street Prgrams which link t Precinct and the inclusin f Civic Spaces Identify usage, public/perfrmance art & interpretative pprtunities fr the redevelpment f Ck Plaza as a Civic Space 2010/11 Develpment Officer Increased usage and cultural prgrams fr Ck Plaza linked t Main Street and Precinct develpment strategies. Grant Funding Undertake a facilities audit as part f the Public Space & Recreatinal Needs Assessment t identify suitable lcatins fr Public Art. 2009/ /11 Develpment Officer/Public Assets Engineer/Strategic Planner Public Arts Prgram fr Civic spaces and Public Spaces. Identificatin f current and future heritage and arts trails as part f the Lithgw Bike Plan. 2011/12 Rad Safety Officer/ Develpment Officer Turism Manager/ IT Manager/Grants Officer Identificatin f heritage and arts trails. Develpment f a map, brchure & website indicating Heritage & Arts Trails fr biking. 2009/10 Turism Manager Reprductin f Furnace, Fire & Frge Heritage Brchure and develpment f Arts Trail Develp an pen weekend scheme fr lcal artists and artisans. 2010/11 Develpment Officer/Turism Manager Regular Weekends held. Open Develp a Public Arts Prgram fr the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area 2010/11 Develpment Officer Adptin by Cuncil and implementatin f a Public Arts Prgram fr the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area Page 31

35 6. Civic Spaces & Public Places Actin Plan Civic Spaces and Public Spaces Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst Prtectin f lcal heritage and the envirnment within ur twns and villages T develp an implement a Management Plan fr Lake Wallace and its freshres Public Assets Engineer, Strategic Planner & Develpment Officer Management Plan adpted by Cuncil T ensure develpment within the Wallerawang urban area is sympathetic t current public amenity and facilities Strategic Planner Develpment Cntrl Plan fr Wallerawang. T cnsult with lcal villages t develp and implement village enhancement prgrams Develpment Officer Village Enhancement Prgrams develpment adpted by Cuncil. Page 32

36 7. Heritage 7.1 Landscapes Evlved cntinuing landscapes where peple and nature dwell. (Leader-Ellitt et al 2004:1) Recgnitin and raising awareness f the regins built and natural heritage has been identified as a pririty. This includes the need t cnsult with the lcal indigenus cmmunity t identify and prmte indigenus culture and histry. The cultural landscape ffers an insight int the tangible aspects f ur heritage (Leader-Ellitt et al. 2004:2). Accrding t the NSW Heritage Office (2003:1) this includes: Hmesteads and farmlands Remnant native vegetatin Abriginal sites & places Wetlands Early settlements Disused cemetaries Defunct industrial cmplexes Scenic landscapes All f which celebrates ur cultural diversity, prviding bth tangible and intangible assets which knit a cmmunity tgether thereby develping its identity. The heritage and histry f the Lithgw area is a valuable part f the areas identity. By develping an verarching intellectual framewrk which supprts all cultural actvities based n the heritage and histry cntext we can seek t change peples perceptin f the area. Several items have been identified in the Lithgw City Cuncil Management Plan 2007/ /2011 (p.4) which will aid the further develpment f the identificatin, retentin and prmtin f heritage assets within the Lithgw LGA. Cntinuatin f site stabilisatin wrks at the Blast Furnace. Determinatin f the criteria and presentatin f the inaugural Jhn Wellings Heritage Award t a lcal schl student. Cnsideratin and/r cmpletin f the Heritage Study with a majr fcus n matters fr the cmprehensive Lithgw Lcal Envirnmental Plan incrprating the frmer Lithgw, Rylstne and Evans Heritage Studies as apprpriate. Cuncils key planning instruments such as the Lcal Envirnmental Plan and Develpment Cntrl Plans shuld be develped t include the recgnitin and management f ur cultural landscapes. 7.2 Heritage Study Prfessr Ian Jack cnducted a Heritage Study f the Lithgw lcal gvernment area in The study has nt frmally been adpted by Cuncil and is currently underging a final analysis t identify gaps and cmplete the study during A number f recmmendatins have been made by Cuncils Heritage Advisr, Christ Aitken in respect t adpting, implementing and integrating the study int Cuncils planning and daily management prcesses. Include the Heritage Study in the Lcal Envirnmental Plan. Preparatin f SHIDATA (State Heritage Inventry Data) Sheets fr all significant items. Ensure all relevant Cuncil Officers are trained in usage f the State Heritage Inventry Sftware. Map all heritage items and histric sites in Cuncil Graphic Infrmatin System. 7.3 Heritage Streetscapes The retentin f the heritage features within the streetscape is seen t be highly significant t the area. The reinstatement f the Heritage Advisrs Prgram and the cmpletin and adptin f the Heritage Study will prvide backgrund fr the Page 33

37 7. Heritage develpment f a sustainable placemaking strategy fr the area. Heritage streetscapes ffer an enrmus benefit t the area nt nly fr their aesthetic value, but als their cmmunity and ecnmic value (Sustainable-placemaking.rg 2003:1). The Gardens f Lidsdale Huse are listed n the State Heritage Register fr their Landscape Significance. It wuld appear that this is the nly item listed n the register fr its cultural landscape significance frm the Lithgw lcal gvernment area (NSW Heritage Office) Lcal Landmarks Black Bridge Wallerawang The Black Bridge at Wallerawang is an identifiable lcal landmark synnmus with the area. Cnsideratin shuld be given t the listing f this item n the lcal heritage register with apprpriate mechanisms put in place t upgrade the bridge yet maintain its heritage significance. Cullen Bullen Skip Line The Cullen Bullen Tidy Twns is seeking t develp an interpretive walkway alng the histric skip line. This walkway links the Castlereagh Highway t Carsns Siding Rad (The Cullen Bullen/Prtland Rad) alng the back f huses, travelling thrugh an pen space area ff McCann Way and cnnecting the fire statin and the Skate Park. This is an pprtunity t nt nly develp an interpretive walk but als t develp a functinal pen space area fr the cmmunity. Prtland Cement Wrks Site The twnship f Prtland s histry is strngly linked t the Prtland Cement Wrks Site. The cmmunity identifies with the site and prudly prmtes itself as The Twn that built Sydney. In an area with a strng calmining heritage this is a unique attribute t Prtland. It is cnsidered apprpriate that Cuncil wrk with the prperty wner and the Prtland cmmunity t find a psitive reslutin t the lngstanding issue f its rehabilitatin in a manner that cnserves its cultural heritage and landmark value (Cmmunity Submissin 2009). A number f cncepts were prpsed as part f the cmmunity cnsultatins; Redevelp the site t incrprate a museum; Rehabilitate the quarry fr husing develpment; Develp heritage assets adaptable re-use f cement wrks site and ther heritage buildings within the twnship. Develp a functin centre n the cement wrks site. Investigate the redevelpment f the quarry as a park/garden. 7.4 Envirnmental Crridrs Identificatin and understanding f ur envirnmental crridrs plays an imprtant rle in the develpment f cuncils future planning fr urban, industrial and ecnmic develpment. Areas f place with scenic significance, special meaning t traditinal Abriginal Australians r cntaining remnants f early settlement can be identified in varius lcatins thrughut the lcal gvernment area. Identificatin f such sites shuld be included in management plans fr cmmunity lands, Crwn Land Reserves, Develpment Cntrl Plans and the Lcal Envirnmental Plan. This will ensure that lcal indigenus sites are apprpriately interpreted, prtected, prmted and cnserved. The cncept f develping a wildlife r Australian Native Park in the area was prpsed during the cnsultatin sessins. The Old Hermitage Clliery Site was ne Page 34

38 7. Heritage lcatin prpsed fr this type f redevelpment. Bicentennial Natinal Trail The Bicentennial Natinal Trail has been designed t be a living histry f ur cuntry ( 2008) which allws hrseriders, muntain bikers and hikers t travel between Healesville, Victria and Cktwn, Queensland. A prtin f the trail travels thrugh Rydal, Wallerawang and the Capertee Valley in the Lithgw lcal gvernment area. The trail is f Natinal significance and there exists an pprtunity t wrk clsely with the Bicentennial Natinal Trail ffice, lcal hrse riders, hiking grups and the Muntain Bike Assciatin t develp pprtunities t prmte this sectin f the track in relatin t turism and events. Travelling Stck Rutes The issue f the pssible sale f Travelling Stck Rutes was raised as a cncern by the residents in the Rydal area. It was nted that these lands are hme t native grasses, plants and wildlife. Hassans Walls Reserve Hassans Walls Lkut is the highest lkut in the Blue Muntains at 1136m abve sea level. The lkut is part f the Hassans Walls Reserve which includes Bracey Lkut and the area knwn as Sheady s Gully The Lithgw Pny Club Grunds. There is a need t develpe a plan f management fr the site which includes ways f prmting the site as a turist area withut denegrating the area. This shuld include Interpretatin; mapping and identifying flra and fauna, develping viewing areas; and Identificatin f pints f interest frm viewing platfrms and lkuts. The implementatin f an interpretive infrmatin bay fr the Hassans Walls Reserve highlighting the histric and envirnmental significance f the site including a site plan fr turists shuld be included at bth entrances t the site. This wuld be enhanced by interpretive panels in key lcatins. This will allw visitrs t the site t cnduct a self-guided tur which culd be enhanced by bklets r brchures designed t cater t specific interests ie: Histry f the Hassans Walls Cnvict Stckades Birdlife Native flra Travelling thrugh the site shuld als be included as part f the Pedestrian Access Mbility Plan. This shuld include prmtin f the site as part f a Walkways and Cycleways Prgram. 7.5 Heritage Advisr Prgram and Heritage Assets Wrking Party The recent Lithgw Jbs Summit identified the need t develp Champins t drive and prmte varius aspects f ecnmic develpment within the cmmunity. Cuncil has a direct rle t play in the develpment and prmtin f cultural heritage within the cmmunity. Cuncil has perated the Heritage Advisrs Prgram fr apprximately nine years (Aitken 2008:1). The prgram assists Cuncil in the planning and develpment f its heritage assets and prvides nging supprt fr the cmmunity thrugh cnsultatin and assistance with heritage issues. The Heritage Assets Wrking Party is currently a nn-functining cmmittee within Cuncil which cnsisted f Cuncil Officers, the Heritage Advisr, a Cuncilr Page 35

39 7. Heritage and cmmunity representatives frm the State Mine Heritage Park & Railway and the Lithgw Branch f the Natinal Trust. The cmmittee was respnsible fr assessing and develping strategic plans fr Cuncils Heritage Assets and develping cultural and heritage plicies. The Draft Heritage Strategy recmmends that a Heritage cmmittee be set up with clear terms f reference fr the prmtin and develpment f Cuncils Heritage Assets and & Heritage Plicy. 7.6 Heritage Netwrks It is als imprtant that lcal and reginal heritage grups and affilitins be further develped and recgnised as integral t the develpment f the area and its unique heritage assets. This includes supprting and wrking with the lcal branch f the Natinal Trust and participating in reginal r natinal netwrks such as the Central West Heritage Netwrk Blue Muntains Area Heritage Organisatin. Histry Cuncil f Australia Netwrking with reginal and natinal rganisatins prvides an pprtunity t nt nly prmte the unique attributes f the Lithgw area but, t develp crss prmtinal activities which are beneficial t the regin as a whle. 7.7 Heritage Turism The Lithgw lcal gvernment area has a strng link t its industrial heritage. The need t develp a marketing strategy which prmtes /Heritage, Sprting and Ec-turism has been identified as part f the recent Lithgw Jbs Summit (2008:77). The participants develped the tag line Just a little further as a way t encurage turists t travel ver the Blue Muntains and stay in the Lithgw lcal gvernment area. The develpment f a Turism Marketing Strategy shuld take int cnsideratin the public face f the area in respect t turism; signage, entrances and hspitality all wrk tgether t prmte a welcming envirnment which shws pride in ur histry and heritage. The cmmunity cnsultatin sessins highlighted the need t have the entrance t the Zig Zag Railway tarred. The Zig Zag Railway is ne f the areas greatest turism assets and it is imprtant that this is reflected in the image presented t visitrs t the area Furnace, Fire & Frge Heritage Trail The Furnace, Fire and Frge Heritage Trail Interpretatin Plan (2004) was develped fr the Lithgw Heritage Partnership by the Lithgw Enterprise Develpment Agency. The prgram is designed t present and interpret three imprtant elements...cal, Steel and Railways (2004:4). Three main themes have been develped t interpet these elements: The legacy f cal The irnmasters and the birth f a natin Wrk, hme and dignity. With respect t the plan the Heritage Partnership cnsists f: Lithgw City Cuncil; Zig Zag Railway; State Mine Heritage Park & Railway; and Lithgw Small Arms Museum & Cllectin. Key utcmes t date frm the plan include the installatin f further interpretative signage thrughut the Lithgw area building n and in keeping with the Centenery f Federatin Signage and the develpment f a furnace, fire and frge brchure. Page 36

40 7. Heritage There has been a break dwn in the mmentum, develped as a result f the plan it is nw timely fr the Lithgw Heritage Partnership t be recnvened in rder t review the 2004 plan Prtland The twnship f Prtland is unique t the area as it is renwned fr being the Twn that built Sydney. The cmmunity is dedicated t the further develpment f the twn and sees the explratin f ecnmic develpment strategies which encurage grwth thrugh creative and cttage industries alng with cultural heritage turism as a way t mve frward. It is prpsed that Cuncil wrk with the cmmunity f Prtland t develp a master plan fr the future grwth f the twnship. The Master Plan wuld include the fllwing areas which have been identified as part f the cmmunity cnsultatin prcess: Cmmunity aspiratins and resurces Ecnmic develpment Identificatin and interpretatin f the heritage and histry f the twnship Prmtin f the twnship Funding, spnsrship and partnership pprtunities Opprtunities fr yuth activities Signage Twn beautificatin prgram Further develpment f the events calendar. Develpment f Arts & Histry Trails Walking turs Cnnectivity f lcal cultural and envirnmental heritage sites t Prtland including: The Twn Cmmn Thmpsns Creek Dam Signs f Yesteryear The Prtland Cement Wrks Site Page 37

41 7. Heritage Actin Plan Heritage Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst Facilitate an awareness f the regin s histry - identifying, preserving, imprving and prmting the LGA s indigenus and nnindigenus built and natural heritage. Inclusin f Heritage Study in the Lcal Envirnmental Plan Inclusin f the identificatin f cultural heritage & envirnmental crridrs in planning instruments i.e. Crwn Lands Management Plans, Cmmunity Lands Management Plans, and Develpment Cntrl Plans. 2008/09 Onging Manager Plicy & Planning Manager Plicy & Planning Review and study cmpleted by 30 June Inclusin f cultural landscape assessments and management criteria within all f Cuncils planning instruments. Draft Heritage Strategy (p2) Cntinuatin f the heritage Advisr s Psitin t Prvide guidance in restring and preserving heritage items. Onging Manager Reginal Services/Plicy & Planning Manager Number f residents utilising the service Management Plan (p.22) Prepare a heritage plicy and strategy and cmmence implementatin 2008/ /11 Heritage Advisr Strategy cmpleted and adpted by Cuncil by 30 June Recnvening f the Heritage Assets Wrking Party t prmte and develp plicies fr and Heritage develpment. 2008/09 Heritage Advisr/ Develpment Officer Adptin f Plicies by Cuncil. Draft Heritage Strategy (p1) Develp criteria fr the Jhn Wellings Heritage Award Onging Heritage Advisr Design and present the Award Management Plan (p.22) Cnsult with the lcal indigenus cmmunity t identify, prmte, interpret and preserve lcal indigenus sites. 2010/ /12 Develpment Officer/Turism Manager Management plans and practices develped with lcal indigenus cmmunity & relevant stakehlders. Site stabilisatin wrks at Blast Furnace Park 2008/09 Manager Services Reginal Stabilisatin f wrks. Management Plan (p.22) Refurbishment and interpretatin f the Suth Bwenfels Gun Emplacements. 2008/09 Manager Reginal Services/Heritage Advisr Interpretatin strategy Develped and site management plan develped. Management Plan (p.22) Page 38

42 7. Heritage Actin Plan Heritage Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst Facilitate an awareness f the regin s histry - identifying, preserving, imprving and prmting the LGA s indigenus and nnindigenus built and natural heritage. Recnvene the Heritage Partnership t review the 2004, Furnace, Fire & Frge Prgram in line with the develpment f a Turism Marketing Strategy. 2008/09 Develpment Officer Adptin f the Furnace, Fire & Frge Interpretatin Prgram by Cuncil. Develpment f a Marketing Strategy t prmte Turism thrughut the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. 2009/10 Turism Manager/ Develpment Officer Turism Marketing Strategy develped and adpted by Cuncil Lithgw Jbs Summit (p.77) Investigate a scpe f wrks fr a Plan f Management fr Hassans Walls Reserve which includes the verall interpretatin and cnservatin f the reserve. 2009/ /11 Cmmunity & Culture Manager/ Develpment Officer Successful attaining f grant funding. Participatin by relevant fficers in lcal and reginal heritage netwrks. Onging Develpment Officer/Lcal Studies Officer/Heritage Planner/Turism Manager Attendance at relevant netwrk meetings. Assist twns and villages t develp the stries, interpretatin, cnservatin and management f lcal landmarks. 2008/ /13 Develpment Officer/Manager Operatins/Assets Officer/Grants Officer Assistance with identified prjects: Cullen Bullen Skip Line Wallerawang Black Bridge Prtland Cement Wrks Site Page 39

43 8. Ecnmic Sustainability 8.1 Ecnmic Develpment T achieve cmmunity sustainability thrugh ecnmic develpment and emplyment, funding and partnership pprtunities need t be identified and priritised. Thrugh the creatin f infrastructure, creative business pprtunities, mentring prgrams, educatin and skills develpment, the Lithgw lcal gvernment area has an pprtunity t becme a leader within the regin in the areas f culture, Heritage Management, the Arts, Turism and Educatin. Due t the future depletin f cal reserves in the area and the need t seek new and innvative industrial develpment it is felt that a mre supprtive rle frm Cuncil will encurage future grwth fr the area. Greater assistance frm Cuncil staff and encuragement fr peple seeking t develp creative/cttage industries within the area is seen t be integral t the develpment f sustainable small business activities (Cmmunity Cnsultatin Sessins). The appintment f an Ecnmic Develpment Officer wh is pr-active in seeking t establish creative industries i.e. events, turism, arts etcetera will be f benefit t the area s future sustainability. The cmmunity cnsultatin prcess has identified a number f key areas t be develped in rder t prmte the Lithgw lcal gvernment area as a viable place in which t live, wrk and invest Psitins Currently Cuncil emplys a Develpment Officer wh wrks tw days per week in a Develpment rle and three days per week at Eskbank Huse & Museum, managing and develping the Museum and its prgrams. With the finalisatin f the Plan there is a need t review the current structure t prvide fr the implementatin f the cultural plan and the further develpment f the Museum as a cultural facility Yuth Jb Netwrk The investigatin f alternative ways t prvide yuth at risk with the pprtunity t integrate with the cmmunity thrugh educatin and jb skills will assist in breaking the welfare cycle. There is a need t fcus n alternative means f educatin thrugh cultural prgrams such as the arts and pprtunities t attend recreatinal camps and activities that fcus n life and jb skills New Business Incentives Prgrams The need t develp a prgram t attract new business t the area was seen t be f the utmst imprtance. This will include the identificatin f industrial lands and develpment f a strategy t prmte the area t ptential develpers. Prtland In relatin t the twnship f Prtland it is cnsidered that the fllwing areas culd be investigated as part f the New Business Incentives Prgram: The prvisin f a rental subsidy t encurage retail businesses t relcate t Prtland revitalizing the Wlgan and Williwa Street Shpping Centre area. Develp a strategy t encurage creative/cttage industries t relcate t Prtland. Prmte Prtland as a cultural heritage turism destinatin Bells Line f Rad Mtrway The mtrway was seen t be psitive fr the future ecnmic sustainability f the area. Nted advantages were the pening up f the transprt rutes and cultural develpment. There will be a need fr the Page 40

44 8. Ecnmic Sustainability Ecnmic Develpment Officer t research and develp strategies which will assist Lithgw in mving frward in the event that the twn is bypassed by the develpment f the prpsed Mtrway Specialist Officers Bth the Indigenus and the Disabled cmmunities identified the need fr supprt wrkers. Althugh it was suggested that these psitins shuld be hused within Cuncil, there is a need t further investigate this area as part f the review f the Scial Plan Develpment There is a perceptin within the cmmunity that the pub/club culture is limiting t persnal develpment and that there is a need t develp an verarching intellectual framewrk which supprts all cultural activities within the cntext f prmting Lithgw s histry and heritage. The Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area has a unique industrial histry which prvides an pprtunity fr the Lithgw area t becme a specialist within this field. The creatin f a Precinct which includes wrkshp space, gallery space, a research archive and entertainment venue will prvide the infrastructure t supprt a creative ecnmy. The small ppulatin base was seen as a weakness and it is perceived that the pub/club and sprting culture f the area is mre strngly represented. Classical music perfrmances are felt t be generally undervalued and nt well supprted by the cmmunity. Hwever there exists an pprtunity t develp a mre reginal fcus fr the arts in Lithgw prmting t the Blue Muntains and Central West in additin t the lcal cmmunity. The Lithgw City Cuncil Management Plan (p.31) identifies the need t develp and implement a supprt prgram fr lcal artists during 2008/ Reginal Netwrks Furthermre there is an pprtunity t expand n ur current skills base by develping crss reginal netwrks. Recent develpments have included Cuncil wrking with the Bathurst Theatre Cmpany t apply fr funding t prvide a Schl Hliday Yuth Theatre Prgram at Eskbank Huse & Museum and the Cullen Bullen Prgress Hall in April and July 2008 respectively The Macquarie Philharmnia Fundatin Inc. The Macquarie Philharmnia Fundatin Inc. is wrking t establish itself as Australia s Inland Symphny Orchestra. Residents f the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area frm part f its membership. During its 2006 cncert series Mzart s 250 th Birthday the Orchestra perfrmed in Lithgw. The Fundatins charter is t develp a Reginal Cncert Perfrmance Cmmittee with lcal cmmittees currently established in Dubb, Cwra, Mudgee and Bathurst and t be established in Lithgw and Orange The Mitchell Cnservatrium f Music The Mitchell Cnservatrium f Music is ne f 15 reginal cnservatriums with branches in Bathurst, Frbes and Lithgw. The Cnservatrium fsters a lve f music frm 18 mnths f age with its early childhd classes thrugh t prfessinal musicians FilmCentral Lithgw City Cuncil is ne f 22 lcal gvernment areas cvering apprximately 35% f inland NSW supprting FilmCentral NSW. FilmCentral NSW emplys a Prject Officer (based in Rylstne) t search fr Page 41

45 8. Ecnmic Sustainability film and televisin lcatins thrughut the area t prmte t interested parties within the film and televisin industries. The prmtin f filming within the LGA is seen as a key bjective fr Turism in the Lithgw City Cuncil Management Plan (p. 20). An extensive Lcatin Gallery is available plus a searchable Lcal Film Supprt Services database (Resurces Sectin) that lists skills, services, facilities available t assist film and televisin prductin in each Lcal Gvernment Area. The Lcal Film and Televisin Directry (Resurces Sectin) lists individuals living within the regin wh pssess extensive film and televisin industry experience. Thse listed are available t prvide services t any prductin. (Filmcentral NSW). 8.3 Mapping It is cnsidered apprpriate that Mapping be carried ut during 2009/10 t allw a statistical base t be develped fr mnitring the cntributin a creative ecnmy is making within the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. A cultural mapping frm was initially distributed in 2007 as part f the initial cnsultatin prcess fr the Lithgw City Cuncil Plan. Its aim was t gain a cmprehensive ecnmic prfile fr the Lithgw lcal gvernment area frm bth prfessinal artists and cmmunity rganisatins. Nine respnses frm the fllwing sectrs were received and are included as attachment 3. 1 Tidy Twns/Prgress Assciatin 3 Musical grups/rganisatins 2 Yuth Organisatins/wrkers 1 Recrding artist/label 1 Dance Studi/Instructr 1 Visual Artist In rder t further the cultural mapping prcess it is cnsidered apprpriate t develp an all inclusive apprach t surveying the cmmunity t identify individual strengths, needs and aspiratins. This will assist in planning fr future develpment and allcatin f resurces. A breakdwn f statistical infrmatin frm the 2006 ABS Census fr the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area and natinal cmparisns n public funding fr arts and cultural activities, facilities and services fr t frm the Australia Bureau f Statistics Funding by Gvernment, Australia are als included as part f Attachment 3 t this dcument. 8.4 Prmtin Prmtin is seen t be integral t the ecnmic develpment and sustainability f the Lithgw lcal gvernment area. There is a need t review the current new residents kit ensuring that it prmtes ecnmic develpment, creative industries, culture and educatinal pprtunities t new residents and develpers. The Lithgw Jbs Summit (2008:24) has identified a target f 50 events a year fr the Lithgw area. This includes an audit f current events and the develpment f strategies t prmte new events. New events may r may nt be nging events; they may include ne-ff events which will require the marketing f lcal facilities t event prmters and Organisers. The Lithgw lcal gvernment area is traversed by several turing rutes including: The Tablelands Way frm Muswellbrk t Canberra. Page 42

46 8. Ecnmic Sustainability The Btanists Way frm Lithgw t Hawkesbury The Greater Blue Muntains Drive turing rutes in the Greater Blue Muntains Wrld Heritage Area; and The Capertee Valley Drive Glen Davis t Rylstne These drives all have unique attributes frm which Lithgw Turism can prmte the area. Hwever, it is nted that the area des need t recgnise its cultural and heritage assets in additin t its natural beauty. Lithgw the valley f artisans, steeped in histry, wrapped by nature. Janet Watsn, Jannei Gat Dairy 8.5 Retail Develpment Overall, the cnsultatin sessins prvided a unanimus need fr an imprved retail sectr in Lithgw, Wallerawang and Prtland. One cnsultatin sessin, suggested that there was als a need fr mre shps in Capertee. The sessins identified that mre shps equal mre jbs and greater marketing thrugh turism wuld als assist in reducing retail vacancies within shpping centres. There were a number f suggestins fr cnsideratins by develpers and planners in relatin t retail develpment. It was nted that peple with disabilities have difficulty in sme shps and ffices with the height f shp cunters and receptin desks. In general peple cnsidered that there is a need fr a greater variety f specialty fd stres including multicultural fd stres and mre cafes Main Street Prgrams A Main Street Prgram was develped fr Lithgw in A review f the previusly develped prgram will ascertain if any f the recmmendatins are still relevant t this area. Hwever, it is cnsidered apprpriate that any cnsultatin fr a Main Street Prgram fr Lithgw, Wallerawang and Prtland shuld be cnsidered in line with the identificatin and implementatin f Precincts. Cmmunicatins Technlgy There are a number f issues with black spts fr mbile phne usage and bradband/internet technlgy thrughut the lcal gvernment area. The intrductin f KP free Wireless Bradband Technlgy wuld assist in develping a vibrant café culture in the central business district further enhancing a Main Street Prgram. My visin is peple being able t sit in cafes and the plaza accessing infrmatin via their laptps. I think it culd develp a cafe culture and bring sme life int Main St. I als think it fits in very well with the Learning Cities cncept. It is a very tangible and achievable gal. ( Plan Submissin 2008) Lcal Prduct Many peple highlighted the desire fr greater emphasis n the marketing f lcal prduct. A number f ideas were suggested with a grundswell f supprt cncepts such as: Grwers/Organic Markets Marketing and prmting lcal prducts thrugh lcal restaurants and cafes. Freign fds classes and events utilising lcal prduct. Multicultural Grcery Shp with free wrkshps n Ethnic Cking. Develpment f cperative cncepts: Fd Share Slw fds Prmting lcal fds and prducts. Made in Lithgw Enterprises (MILE). Page 43

47 8. Ecnmic Sustainability Sme f these cncepts are already in their infancy with grups develping and implementing the cncepts. The State Mine Heritage Park and Railway is seeking t cnduct a regular Farmers Market and the Beynd Lithgw Grup is investigating ways t implement Made in Lithgw Enterprises. Thmpsns Creek Dam Signs f Yesteryear The Prtland Cement Wrks Site Upgrade t twn entrances and signage. 8.6 Master Planning Prtland The twnship f Prtland is unique t the area as it is renwned fr being the Twn that built Sydney. The cmmunity is dedicated t the further develpment f the twn and sees the explratin f ecnmic develpment strategies which encurage grwth thrugh creative and cttage industries alng with cultural heritage turism as a way t mve frward. It is prpsed that Cuncil wrk with the cmmunity f Prtland t develp a master plan fr the future grwth f the twnship. The Master Plan wuld include the fllwing areas which have been identified as part f the cmmunity cnsultatin prcess: Cmmunity aspiratins and resurces Ecnmic develpment Identificatin and interpretatin f the heritage and histry f the twnship Prmtin f the twnship Funding, spnsrship and partnership pprtunities Opprtunities fr yuth activities Signage Twn beautificatin prgram Further develpment f the events calendar. Develpment f Arts & Histry Trails Walking turs Cnnectivity f lcal cultural and envirnmental heritage sites t Prtland including: The Twn Cmmn Page 44

48 8. Ecnmic Sustainability Actin Plan Ecnmic Sustainability Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst Prmte ecnmic develpment, educatin and emplyment pprtunities. Appint an Ecnmic Develpment Officer Review Cuncils crprate structure fr the need t emply additinal staffing in the Develpment Area 2008/ /09 Grup Manager, Cmmunity & Crprate Manager, Cmmunity Culture Develpment Officer & and Ecnmic Develpment Appinted Officer New structure fr Develpment identified and funding surced. Develp lcal artists by ffering supprt 2008/09 Develpment Officer Recmmendatins frm Artists Supprt Prgram adpted by Cuncil and included in Management Plan Management Plan 2008/ /11 (p31) Identify gaps fr ecnmic develpment and emplyment pprtunities within the creative arts and heritage management sectrs. 2009/10 Develpment Officer Mapping f the Lithgw LGA cmpleted. Investigate educatinal and skills develpment pprtunities as part f the learning cities prgram 2010/11 Cmmunity Culture Manager & Inclusin f identified skills develpment requirements in lcal schl/tafe prgrams. Investigate funding pprtunities fr Ecnmic develpment and grwth within the creative arts and heritage management sectrs f the cmmunity. Onging Develpment Officer/Grants Officer Successful applicatins grant Grant funding Frm industry partnerships with the Lithgw Business Assciatin. Onging Plan Wrking Party & Lithgw Business Assciatin Representative f the Lithgw Business Assciatin n Plan Wrking Party Cntinued participatin by Cuncil in the Bells Line f Rad Mtrway prpsal Onging Mayr/General Manager Attendance at Meetings f the Bells Line f Rad Mtrway Grup Investigate the develpment f a Yuth Jb Netwrk 2009/ /11 Cmmunity Develpment Officer Identificatin f service prviders and develpment f a strategy fr a Yuth Jb Netwrk Page 45

49 8. Ecnmic Sustainability Actin Plan Ecnmic Sustainability Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst Prmte ecnmic develpment, educatin and emplyment pprtunities. Develp and implement a New Business Incentives Prgrams. New Business Incentive Opprtunities aimed at revitalizing the twnship f Prtland be investigated as part f an verall Prgram fr the Lithgw LGA. 2009/ /10 Ecnmic Develpment Officer Ecnmic Develpment Officer Adptin f an verall New Business Incentives Prgram fr the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area by Cuncil Investigate the need fr the emplyment f an Indigenus Liaisn Officer and Disabilities Officer in line with the Scial Planning review prcess. Review and update the New Residents kit and investigate ways t welcme new residents. Cnduct an audit f events and develp strategies t prmte Lithgw as a place t hst events. Cnduct a feasibility study int Main Street Prgrams fr Lithgw, Wallerawang and Prtland. Investigate and lbby fr imprved telecmmunicatins and internet technlgy. Develp a strategy t prmte lcal prduct t the cmmunity. 2009/ / / / / / / / / /11 Cmmunity Develpment Officer Ecnmic Develpment Officer Develpment Officer/Turism Manager/Ecnmic Develpment Officer Ecnmic Develpment Officer/ Develpment Officer/Heritage Advisr General Manager/ IT Manager Live Life Well in Lithgw Officer/Ecnmic Develpment Officer Cmmunity cnsultatin undertaken recmmendatins made t Cuncil. and New Residents Kit distributed and a Welcme Prgram implemented. Turism Marketing Strategy Adpted Develped in line with Precinct Feasibility Study/s Imprved telecmmunicatins and internet technlgies. Strategy adpted by Cuncil and implemented. Page 46

50 8. Ecnmic Sustainability Actin Plan Ecnmic Sustainability Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst Prmte netwrks and resurce sharing lcal and reginally. Establishment f a lcal cultural directry and netwrk. Annual Develpment Officer Cmprehensive database f the cultural cmmunity. Encurage the sharing f ideas and resurces thrugh netwrking frums and membership n reginal netwrk grups Bi-annual Develpment Officer Participatin by lcal cultural wrkers & artists prmtin f cultural plan Identify and prmte pprtunities fr cultural grups and thers t wrk tgether. Further identify the cultural needs f the regin, including the funding f a cmplete and brad based needs analysis. Onging 2009/2010 Develpment Officer Develpment Officer Regular infrmatin disseminatin thrugh e-blasts and newsletters. Identificatin f gaps within the cultural cmmunity as part f Mapping. As per Management Plan Principle Activities. Cntinue t survey lcal cultural grups and rganisatins as part f the Mapping Prcess. Onging Develpment Officer Identify funding pprtunities t develp Precinct Master Plan fr Prtland. 2011/2012 Develpment Officer Funding btained and Master Planning prcess undertaken. Page 47

51 9. Educatin 9.1 Learning Cities A learning city is a city that renews itself by prmting lifelng learning and building partnerships within the cmmunity. (Lithgw City Cuncil Brchure, 2004). Lithgw was prnunced the first Learning City in NSW in This was at a time when there was a dwnturn in industry with the clsure f the Berlei factry and calmines. A Learning City is designed t prmte scial and ecnmic grwth and supprt lifelng learning ffering pprtunities t re-skill the wrkfrce thrugh partnerships with industry and learning centres. The fllwing principles were develped by the Lithgw Learning City Management Cmmittee as a fcus t prmte and develp lifelng learning in the Lithgw lcal gvernment area. Building partnerships between business, educatin, welfare and health rganisatins and the peple f the Lithgw regin. Develping a psitive attitude t lifelng learning thrugh publicity prgrams, prmtin f learning activities and cnsultatin with the cmmunity. Crdinating the Spread the Wrd cmmunity literacy prgram and the Bks fr Babies kits which prmte reading t children frm birth. Prmting Lithgw as a Learning Cmmunity in rder t create a psitive image f Lithgw as a place t wrk and live. Frm links with universities t establish a university presence in Lithgw. Attracting business investment by develping a highly skilled wrkfrce. (Lithgw City Cuncil Learning City Brchures, 2004) Lithgw City Cuncil recgnises the imprtance t the cmmunity f the Learning Cities Cncept. Educatin is a principal activity incrprated int the Cuncils management plan with the key bjective being T prvide the cmmunity with pprtunities t develp knwledge and skills thrugh Learning City Prgrams (p. 23). The review and implementatin f the Learning City Actin Plan is seen t be a key pririty fr 2008/09. The Lithgw Library Learning Centre is a result f the Learning Cities cncept; it was designed t huse the Lithgw Reginal Library, Lithgw Technlgy Centre and the Lithgw Library Learning Shp. Lithgw City Cuncil perates the Lithgw Library Learning Centre and Prtland, Rydal and Wallerawang Libraries Internet Technlgy With the rapid increase f internet usage and expectatins by peple travelling fr wrk r pleasure t be able t cmmunicate with family, friends r business via internet and ther methds f telecmmunicatins. A greater emphasis is being placed n the develpment f increased serviceability in this area. The develpment f a café culture which enables peple t access bradband telecmmunicatins is seen t be the way f the future fr ecnmic develpment and educatin. It was nted that by encuraging cafés t include internet facilities as part f their business develpment, this wuld enable the Technlgy Centre at the Lithgw Page 48

52 9. Educatin Library Learning Centre t cncentrate n mre educatinal fcused activities. Althugh this is a cre functin f the technlgy centre it is freseeable that there exists an pprtunity t act as an educatin prvider r alternatively t market the use f the centre t utside educatin prviders fr the running f curses Schls and Tertiary Educatin Students highlighted a need fr the develpment f prgrams utside f schl hurs such as Summer Schl prgrams. As part f the Learning Cities Prgram there was an emphasis n frming links with Tertiary Institutins t establish a university presence in this area. The cnsultatin prcess has further highlighted the need t cntinue t develp this cncept Catering and Cking Classes There was an verwhelming respnse frm all age grups t investigate the develpment f catering and cking classes. This included Multicultural Cking Classes which are inclusive f all ages and ethnicities with this being an pprtunity fr cuples and families als t mix and learn tgether. Schl students highlighted a need fr Catering Classes t be further develped as part f the schls prgram included religius, multicultural and indigenus fds Educatin Prgram The prmtin f cultural activities t schls and the need t encurage greater participatin by schls in lcal activities was discussed. It was felt that Cuncil needs t encurage schls t becme mre invlved in these types f activities. Cuncil des cntact schls regularly in relatin t cultural activities being crdinated by Cuncil. This includes: Infrmatin packs Newsletter Cmpetitins and exhibitins Schl tur packages fr Eskbank Huse & Museum Develpment f utreach prgrams fr schls Travelling exhibitin Peep at Sheep Dg Ownership Educatin Prgram It was suggested that there is a need fr the running f a dg wnership educatin prgram, particularly in the Department f Husing area where, a number f residents have large dgs. It is pssible that as part f the Rangers prgram this culd be crdinated in cnjunctin with lcal Veterinary Clinics and Kennel Clubs. 9.2 University f the Third Age Members f the U3A are senirs, r peple in their third age, with a passin fr life lng learning wh wish t share their wn knwledge r learn new skills. The U3A is a prgram f educatinal and recreatinal activities develped frm its members and the resurces f the cmmunity (U3A. 2008) Current lcal activities which supprt this cncept include: Beehive (Lithgw & Prtland) Lithgw Senir Citizens Club Grrie Ban Senirs Grup Senirs week activities Page 49

53 9. Educatin Lithgw Frums held at the Lithgw Learning Centre n specific tpics f interest Men s Shed Prject Investigatin int the develpment f a Men s Shed prject is being cnsidered fr the area. This type f prject can take ne r tw frms: A mentring prject where men teach yuths rare trades and skills type pprtunities. An pprtunity fr men t get tgether in a relaxed frum t discuss issues. These cncepts are clsely linked with the learning cities philsphy f life-lng learning. 9.3 Indigenus Prgrams Inclusin is the key t develping successful prgrams which aim t prmte an understanding f different cultures and minrity grups. All prgrams when, develped shuld encurage participatin by all, this will assist in ensuring the cntinuatin and success f the prgram by breaking dwn cultural barriers Awareness Training The Scial Plan (P165) and the recent cmmunity cnsultatin prcess have identified the need fr Awareness Training t be cnducted fr Cuncilrs and staff. Awareness training can be prvided by the Blue Muntains Natinal Parks & Wildlife Service Abriginal Heritage Envirnment Cnservatin Officer and/r Department f Envirnment and Climate Change Heritage (Hurstville). This training will prvide staff and cuncilrs with an understanding f Abriginal Culture and als aids in the identificatin f items fund n wrk sites. In additin t the initial training, an annual training prgram fr new staff and Cuncilrs shuld be implemented t ensure that cultural issues and identificatin f sites are dealt with crrectly and respectfully. In additin t Awareness Training fr Indigenus Culture, training fr frntline staff in Multi-cultural Awareness shuld be revisited Wiradjuri Language Prgram The develpment f a Wiradjuri Language Prgram will fster the culture and its traditins within the cmmunity thrugh the teaching f traditinal Wiradjuri terms, prnunciatins and names f the area. A successful prgram is currently being run in Bathurst and it is cnsidered apprpriate that this prgram culd be extended t Lithgw Envirnmental Cnservatin & Bush Regeneratin Prgrams The issue f yuth n the streets is seen t be a majr prblem in the area. It was nted that there is a need t lk at suitable external educatin prgrams. Green Crp currently runs a prgram fr yuth in Envirnmental Cnservatin. A similar, TAFE Accredited prgram culd be run between Lithgw and Bathurst t prvide yuth with the skills t maintain and cnserve significant sites using bth traditinal methds and mdern bush regeneratin practices. Page 50

54 9. Educatin Actin Plan Educatin Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst T prvide the cmmunity with pprtunities t develp knwledge and skills thrugh Learning City Prgrams. Review the Learning City Actin Plan and identify pprtunities t further develp the Lcal Gvernment area as a learning city. Annual Cmmunity Culture Manager & Review cmpleted and actins incrprated int Management Plan Implement activities identified in the Learning City Actin Plan accrding t pririties. Onging Cmmunity Culture Manager & Cmpletin identified activities f Maintain membership f the Australian Learning Cmmunity Netwrk. Onging Cmmunity Culture Manager & Membership participatin netwrk. and in Operate the Lithgw Library Learning Centre and the Prtland, Rydal and Wallerawang Libraries. Onging Library Manager Annual increases in brrwings, membership and attendance/participati n in Library crdinated activities. Investigate pprtunities t prmte the Technlgy Centre as a training facility t educatin prviders. 2011/12 Library Manager Prmtin & marketing strategy adpted by Cuncil Investigate U3A prgrams currently available in Lithgw and identify pprtunities t expand the cncept. 2010/11 Library Manager/ Develpment Officer Included in Learning Cities Strategy Investigate the need fr a Men s Shed Prgram. 2009/10 Cmmunity Develpment Officer Wrking implemented Party Incrprate Awareness prgram int Cuncils annual staff/cuncilr training prgram 2010/11 Cmmunity Develpment Officer/Human Resurces Manager Included as part f Cuncils annual Training prgram fr all staff and Cuncilrs Ensure regular Multicultural Awareness training fr Frntline staff. 2010/11 Cmmunity Develpment Officer/Human Resurces Manager Include Multicultural Awareness Training fr Frntline staff in cuncil s annual training prgram. Page 51

55 10. Lcal Cllectins 10.1 Cllectin Management The Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area has an pprtunity t further develp and prmte its industrial heritage thrugh heritage management, archival management, cllectins management, and the arts and thrugh the intangible cultural heritage f the cmmunity. The identificatin f lcal cllectins held bth privately and by cmmunity grups and rganisatins needs t be carried ut t assist in the develpment f suitable infrastructure fr the Lithgw area. The Lithgw area has a prud genealgical heritage which is bth tangible (Family Histry Sciety archive) and intangible cllective memries f the cmmunity. Investigatin int the future needs f lcal cllectins shuld include the capturing f the cmmunities cllective memries Museums Advisr Prgram The NSW Museums & Galleries, Museums Advisr Prgram prvides a prfessinal Advisr t assist cmmunities t develp, prmte and maintain their cllectins, museums and galleries. This prgram shuld be investigated and suitable funding surced t enable an Advisr t wrk within the cmmunity Rydal Cmmunity Cllectin The Rydal cmmunity is currently in the prcess f liaising with Cuncil t develp a Museum telling the stries f Rydal in an ld train carriage. As Cuncil des nt currently participate in the Museums Advisrs prgram it is feasible that the Develpment Officer, Heritage Advisr and Grants Officer prvide assistance and advice where pssible n the develpment f this valuable resurce fr the cmmunity Charlie Pinch Museum The Charlie Pinch Museum is a privately wned cllectin and museum develped and fstered by the late Charlie Pinch. The cllectin fcuses n the histry f Prtland and is a surce f cmmunity pride. As part f the cnsultatin prcess it was cnsidered apprpriate that a prpsal be develped and put frward t the current wners fr a relcatin f the Charlie Pinch Museum with it being run by vlunteers (Cmmunity Submissin 2009) Grants Incentive Prgram Furthermre the Grants Incentive Prgram needs t be investigated t encurage dnatins frm the cmmunity t further develp and enhance ur cmmunity held arts and heritage cllectins Lithgw City Cuncil Cllectins Plicy A cllectin plicy is required t be develped fr all f Cuncils cllectins which will prvide a fcus fr cllecting, preservatin and maintenance. Lithgw City Cuncil is respnsible fr fur majr cllectins: Eskbank Huse & Museum Cllectin The Lithgw City Cuncil Art Cllectin Lithgw Library Lcal Studies Cllectin The Lithgw City Cuncil Recrds Cllectin 10.2 Eskbank Huse & Museum Cllectin A Preservatin Study has been carried ut n the Eskbank Huse & Museum Lcal Histry Cllectin which prvides recmmendatins as t the preservatin f the cllectin. Sme f these are in the Page 52

56 10. Lcal Cllectins prcess f being carried ut and it is advisable that the recmmendatins within the Preservatin Study be further prgressed and included in Cuncil s management plan fr the Museum and its cllectin. The cllectin held at Eskbank Huse & Museum includes a number f subcllectins, which in 2005 were listed as f Natinal Significance. These subcllectins include: The Lithgw Pttery Cllectin The Suttn Family Crazy Patchwrk Quilt The Lithgw Wllen Mills Cllectin The Sir Jseph Ck Cllectin The Edwin Bartn Diary & Wrkbk c1857 The Lithgw Irnwrks & Blast Furnace Cllectin The HMAS Lithgw Cllectin Lcal students participate in a white-glve tur at Eskbank Huse & Museum f the Suttn Family Crazy Patchwrk Quilt. A plan f management fr the Eskbank Huse & Museum Cllectin needs t be develped which is inclusive f the recmmendatins in the Preservatin Needs Survey. Such a plan shuld als include a cllectins plicy identifying items which are t be cllected by the Museum; a strategy t cllect items within the Natinally Significant Cllectins ; and research pririties fr the cllectin. Due t the size and significance f the Lithgw Pttery Cllectin held at the Museum it is cnsidered apprpriate that Museum Staff and Vlunteers, thrugh the implementatin f a research prgram becme experts n this valuable cllectin. It is further cnsidered apprpriate that a strategy be develped t include items by mdern ptters wh have been assciated with r are assciated with the Lithgw Pttery Site Indigenus Cllectin Eskbank Huse & Museum hlds within its cllectin several artifacts which may be f significance t the lcal Indigenus Cmmunity. Cnsultatin with lcal Abriginal elders and the Lcal Abriginal Lands Cuncil wuld prvide an pprtunity fr the Museum t recgnise the imprtance f these items t the lcal cmmunity. These artifacts prvide an pprtunity t educate the cmmunity n lcal abriginal heritage Lithgw City Cuncil Art Cllectin The Arts and Culture sectin f the Lithgw City Cuncil Management Plan has included the develpment f a prgram fr exhibiting and cnducting exhibitins f Cuncils Art Cllectin as a key bjective with a view t managing and preserving the cllectin. Lithgw City Cuncil annually supprts the Prtland Art Purchase held in March by purchasing artwrks t be included in the Cuncils cllectin. New purchases are placed n display in the Cuncil Chambers fr twelve mnths fr viewing by the public. A plicy has been develped fr the cllecting f art wrks by Lithgw City Cuncil. This plicy shuld be reviewed Page 53

57 10. Lcal Cllectins and include, but nt be limited t preservatin, exhibitin, strage & handling, allcatins f funding fr cllecting artwrks and supprt f lcal art shws. This plicy shuld be integrated with the Cllectins Management Plicy fr Eskbank Huse & Museum, the Lithgw Library Lcal Studies Cllectin and Lithgw City Cuncil Recrds Cllectin t ensure cnsistency and establish pririties. This will enable applicatins fr funding t be sught t cnserve areas within the cllectin as a whle as ppsed t individual applicatins. The enhancement f the lcal histrical phtgraphic cllectin, digitisatin f the scial histry recrdings and prvisin f archival bxes fr the preservatin f cmmunity resurces have been included in the Lithgw City Cuncil Management Plan fr the 2008/09 and 2009/10 budgetary years (p.22) Lithgw City Cuncil Histrical Recrds and Archives Lithgw City Cuncils histrical recrds and archives are subject t the State Recrds Act 1998 (NSW). Althugh they have value as cultural artifacts this des nt diminish Cuncil s respnsibility t cmply with the requirements f the Act. Cuncil hlds an extensive archival cllectin. All cuncil recrds prir t 1920 are required t be retained as State Archives. St Bernards Church & Presbyterry, Hartley Histric Site by lcal artist Hans Liebhart. Lithgw City Cuncil Art Cllectin Lithgw Lcal Studies Cllectin The Lithgw Lcal Studies Cllectin held by the Lithgw Learning Centre includes: Mngraphs Phtgraphs Vertical Files Cuncil f the City f Lithgw Histrical Recrds n Micrfilm Flis Family Histry Resurces Newspapers Archives & Ephemera Maps Oral Histry Tapes Lithgw Wllen Mills Recrds Lithgw Valley Cal Cmpany Recrds Cuncils archival recrds alng with the Lcal studies cllectin, Art Cllectin and Museum cllectins will all be subject t an internal review by Cuncils Cllectins Management Officers and their preservatin, management, future strage and accessibility under the State Recrds Act will be include in Cuncils Cllectins Plicy. Page 54

58 10. Lcal Cllectins Actin Plan Lcal Cllectins Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst Facilitate an awareness f the regin s histry identifying, preserving, imprving and prmting the LGA s lcal histry cllectins. Implement the recmmendatins in the 2005 Preservatin Survey f the Eskbank Huse & Museum Cllectin. Develp a cllectin plicy fr Cuncil s Cllectins and archival recrds. Onging 2008/09 Develpment Officer Develpment Officer/Lcal Studies Officer/IT Manager & Recrds Officer. Actins included in the Management Plan as prgrams, archival materials etcetera. Cllectins plicy adpted by Cuncil Grant funding Upgrade Museum Database. Cuncil s Cllectins 2008/09 IT Manager Upgraded installed. system Management Plan $1000 Investigate and implement the Museums Advisrs Prgram 2009/ /11 Develpment Officer Museums Psitin Advisr $6000 pa Identify and establish a database f the regin s cultural cllectins. 2012/13 Develpment Officer Database Cllectins Prvide assistance t the Rydal cmmunity fr the develpment f its Train Museum. Onging Develpment Officer/Heritage Advisr/Grants Officer Prvisin f advice and surcing f suitable grant funding. Undertake a feasibility study int the regin s cllectins and future strage. 2009/ /11 Develpment Officer Cmpletin f a feasibility study int the prpsed cultural precinct. See Sectin 4 Venues & Facilities. Investigate the prpsal fr the relcatin f the Charlie Pinch Museum and the develpment f a vlunteer cmmunity t crdinate and manage the Museum. 2010/11 Develpment Officer Cmmunity Management Cmmittee Established. Register fr Tax Incentives as per f the Gift Register 2009/10 Develpment Officer Increases in dnatins t Cuncil Cllectins. Grant funding Investigate the implementatin f an ral histry prgram fr the Cmmunity t capture the cllective memries f the lcal area. 2010/11 Develpment Officer/Lcal Studies Officer and Grants Officer Annual ral histry prgram implemented t capture lcal stries. Page 55

59 10. Lcal Cllectins Actin Plan Lcal Cllectins Objective Actin Time Frame Key Respnsible Persn Key Perfrmance Indicatr Estimated Cst Facilitate an awareness f the regin s histry identifying, preserving, imprving and prmting the LGA s lcal histry cllectins (Cnt.) Transcribe and digitally enhance current ral histry recrds held n audi tapes. Enhancement f the lcal histry phtgraphic cllectin Purchase f archival materials fr cllectin preservatin. 2009/ / /10 Onging Lcal Studies Officer/Grants Officer Lcal Studies Officer/Grants Officer Lcal Studies Officer/ Develpment Officer Cpies f current recrds available fr use by the public Accessibility f phtgraphic cllectin Apprpriate strage and preservatin f cuncils cllectins. Management Plan (p.22) Management Plan (p.22) Management Plan (p.22) Page 56

60 11. Activities & Develpment 11.1 Events The Lithgw City Cuncil Scial Plan has identified the need fr Cuncil t prvide cultural and recreatinal activities t meet the needs f the cmmunity. Events prvide bth a direct and an indirect benefit t the cmmunity. They prvide ecnmic advantage t lcal businesses, accmmdatin prviders and attractin peratrs ffering an pprtunity t raise the prfile f the area thrugh advertising and the experiences f the audience/participants. Events such as Harmny Day and NAIDOC Week ffer cmmunities frm multicultural and indigenus backgrunds an pprtunity t raise awareness f the diverse cultures within the area. Lithgw City Cuncil recgnises the ecnmic impact n the cmmunity that events and turism prvide and ne f its key bjectives fr lcal emplyment is: T fster Turism in the LGA thrugh prmtinal activities by: Operating the Lithgw Visitr Infrmatin Centre including the prvisin f turism marketing services such as: Turism Ambassadr Prgram What s in yur backyard campaign Supprt fr lcal turism events including Irnfest, Daffdils at Rydal, Hartley s Big Backyard, Celebrate Lithgw and ther events as supprted by Cuncil. (LCC Management Plan , p18) As a result f this the Lithgw Visitr Infrmatin Centre cmpiles a regular list f events which is prmted n its website is available frm the Visitrs Centre and displayed n the cmmunity ntice bards in Ck Plaza & the Visitrs Centre. Althugh this list is prmted by the Visitrs Centre, it was nted hwever, that there is insufficient awareness f the range f activities and the resurces available in the area. The list has been extended t include cmmunity and cultural develpment activities crdinated by Lithgw City Cuncil n an annual basis. The list is included as attachment Events Cncept The Lithgw Jbs Summit held n 22 July 2008 (p35) recgnised the ecnmic value f events n ur cmmunity. As ne f its key themes the summit has develped a 50 Events idea. It is accepted hwever, that there is a need t develp a strategy fr the sustainability f events which prmte and shwcase the regin as fllws: Undertake an audit t develp an event prfile. Determine the skills f event rganisers and pprtunities fr skills develpment. Develp an understanding f hw events shwcase the histry, heritage, industrial activities and sprting culture f the Lithgw area t develp related events. Cnsider new event pprtunities which fit within the event prfile. The cmmunity cnsultatin prcess has prvided widespread supprt fr the develpment f events and activities which will enhance the quality f life within the cmmunity prviding educatinal pprtunities as part f the learning cities prgram. Suggested activities include: Cncerts and festivals Yuth festivals which include music, Page 57

61 11. Activities & Develpment entertainment and markets. Firewrks Events t prmte multiculturalism and acceptance Mre cuntry style events which include activities such as wd chpping, hrse riding, archery, clay pigen r target shting. Fd and wine festival fcusing n multicultural fds and lcal prduct. New Years Eve festival fr families Celebratins f internatinal and cultural hlidays and events ie: Hallween Queens Birthday Oktberfest 11.2 Vlunteers Lithgw City Cuncil recgnises the imprtant rle that vlunteers play in ur cmmunity. Cuncil has implemented vlunteer prgrams t assist in the peratins at the Lithgw Reginal Library, Rydal Library and Eskbank Huse & Museum. Eskbank Huse & Museum Vlunteer, Kim jining in the festivities n Australia Day. There is an enrmus variety f vlunteering pprtunities within the area and it is cnsidered apprpriate that vlunteers be recgnised fr their cntributin t the cmmunity. The develpment f a lcal vlunteer netwrk which prmtes the benefits f vlunteering t the cmmunity health and well-being, learning, mentring, cmpaninship will nt nly encurage new pprtunities but, prvide a frum fr supprt and recgnitin f vlunteers Abriginal & Trres Strait Islander Peple Lithgw City Cuncil has traditinally prvided assistance t the Abriginal & Trres Strait Islander Peples thrugh a rental subsidy fr the use f Cuncil wned premises as a meeting place (Lithgw City Cuncil Scial Plan :81). Unfrtunately due t the demise f the Greater Lithgw & Trres Strait Islander Cmmunity (GLATSIC) this service is n lnger prvided. The recent cmmunity cnsultatins with representatives f the lcal Abriginal & Trres Strait Islander cmmunity have nted the desire by this grup f peple t develp a new cultural centre in the Lithgw Lcal Gvernment Area. Discussins have indicated that the facility shuld be a multi-purpse facility which wuld prvide cultural and scial benefits t the cmmunity such as: A shp frnt facility t huse a gallery fr the exhibitin and sale f arts and crafts prduced by the cmmunity. Wrkshp space fr art, silk screen painting and crafts. Café selling traditinal fds. Educatinal facility fr the teaching f traditinal language prgrams A Keeping Place t huse Abriginal Artifacts. Abriginal Liaisn Officer Curt Supprt fr Abriginal Yuth Crdinatin f Hstel Accmmdatin fr Page 58