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June 2008
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Handout from Councillors

Facts about the Springwood Town Centre Project

Fact: The Council wishes to upgrade community facilities in Springwood, especially the Civic Centre, Springwood Library and the Neighbourhood Centre.

Fact: Many businesses in Springwood have reported a downturn in custom in the two and a half years since the upgrade of the Winmalee BI-LO to a large Coles supermarket. (Source: Springwood Chamber of Commerce)

Fact: The RTA have failed to manage local traffic in Springwood leading to daily morning and afternoon traffic jams on Macquarie Road and Hawkesbury Road.

Fact: There will be NO SALE of Community Land. (All Ward 3 Councillors are on record as opposing the sale of Community land under any circumstances.)

What are we doing? The Council has commenced a process to identify the problems that Springwood town centre faces. In particular we want a Civic Centre that is comfortable even on the hottest days, a larger library and sufficient space for community groups. We don't want the traffic jams that afflict the area every morning and afternoon. In addition we have tested the private sector to see what options are available for investment in Springwood. All expressions thus far have been from Supermarket interests. The Council is not of a mind to proceed with any proposal at this time but will develop a comprehensive social and cultural plan for Springwood (see overleaf) and seek input from the community in March 2009.

"Although we each come from very differing political viewpoints, we are united in our desire to provide more community facilities and to ensure the viability of local businesses - PROVIDED that the character and amenity of our  beautiful town is not affected."

Councillor Alison McLaren
PO Box 4338
WINMALEE 2777
4754 5742 (fax/ph)
0410 441 842 (mobile
amclaren@bmcc.nsw.gov.au

Councillor Daniel Myles
PO Box 455
SPRINGWOOD 2777
4751 4928 (fax/ph)
(0414) 418 161 (mobile)
dmyles@bmcc.nsw.gov.au

Councillor Lyn Trindall
P.O. Box 4313
WINMALEE 2777
4754 3910 (fax/ph)
0414 195 986
ltrindall@bmcc.nsw.gov.au

Stage 2: Springwood Town Centre Project Plan: preparation of Brief for RDP Tender

Tasks

Timing
Community consultation
  • Provide regular Councillor updates through Working Parties and full briefings in Springwood as appropriate
  • Advisory Committee as reference group for studies and to discuss consultation approach and program
  • Provide Community Information on work program
  • Develop detailed brief for provision of social, cultural and civic facilities
  • Undertake assessment of impacts of different scenarios
  • Undertake review of Town Centre Master Plan

Ongoing


Discuss on June 16; Council decision may be required to extend term of Committee

Study / issue specific consultation and information distribution Oct- Feb

Broad consultation bringing different studies together in Mar 2009
Social and Cultural Services and Facilities Needs Assessment
  • Complete needs assessment to provide priorities for provision for services
  • Document facility requirements
  • Assess opportunities of different scenarios
  • Include transitional arrangements to ensure continuity of services and facilities during any construction period

Consultant appointed Aug

Needs assessment completed Nov

Information exhibited as part of broader consultation Mar 09
Review of Parking Policy
  • Springwood scenarios assessed
  • Parking study
  • Assessment of different scenarios
  • Review of parking policy to be undertaken within the context of a review of citywide parking policy to inform the Citywide LEP and DCP in 2011 as appropriate

Consultants appointed August

Included with city parking policy review

Information exhibited as part of broader consultation Mar 09

Amended with Citywide LEP/ DCP 2011
Traffic Impact Analysis
  • Highway access improvements: negotiate with RTA
  • Link Road update for David Road potential extension
  • Assess impact of different scenarios
    • Assess access for large trucks and impact on roads
    • Assess impacts on key intersections
    • Assess increase in traffic volumes at peak periods

Meet with RTA on HWY and Link Rd in July-Aug


Consultants appointed Oct 08

Information exhibited part of broader consultation Mar 09
Retail Impact Analysis

  • Scenarios assessed

Identify preferred scenarios

Consultants appointed Dec 08

Information exhibited part of broader consultation Mar 09