transport options and a variety of recreational activities that support an active lifestyle.
6.1 Strategically plan for the North West Sector growth through the development and construction of transport infrastructure, integrated local roads, parks and other civil infrastructure.
6.1.1 Provide safe and orderly vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic throughout
The Hills Shire.
6.1.2 Undertake a review of the car parking requirements for the Terminus Street car
parking.
6.1.3 Update Transport Direction.
6.1.4 Update Commuter Car Parking Strategy including park and ride facilities.
NSW State Plan Priorities
• Building Infrastructure
6.1.5 Prepare Asset Management Plans for all classes of assets in order to maintain
a satisfactory condition.
- improving road travel reliability
6.1.6 Develop and maintain an up-to-date asset systems for effective asset
management of all infrastructure assets.
• % constructed stormwater system rated satisfactory.
• % natural waterways rated satisfactory.
• Effective management of waterways.
6.1.7 Plan, update and encourage understanding of existing master plans for major open space areas and sports grounds by partnering with the broader community, users and sporting groups
6.1.8 Develop Recreation Strategy and undertake community consultation.
• Strong Budget and Economy
6.1.9 Review Master Plan and exhibit for Coolong Reserve with the inclusion of
sporting ground lights.
- Accelerating major project assessment
6.1.10 Undertake review of current utilisation of Community Halls.
6.1.11 Work with the State Government to finalise the timeframe for the major road
arterial upgrade.
6.1.12 Prepare an implementation program based on development activity for the
development of critical road projects for new release and older urban areas.
6.1.13 Prepare a parking strategy in accordance with NRT Guidelines around Castle
Hill CBD taking into consideration all the new developments in the future.
6.1.14 Further traffic modelling without grade separation of Windsor Road under Old
Northern Road/Seven Hills Road constructed.
6.1.15 Prepare a Masterplan for the future direction of the Hills Showground - a unique cultural, recreational and leisure precinct , addressing the needs of both current and future population.
6.1.16 Prepare options for the redevelopment and seek management models for the management of the Aquatic Centre along with financial impact of each option.
6.1.17 Review bus links/traffic impact and strategic justification of the West
Pennant Hills to Castle Hill bus priority route.
6.1.18 Update Local Strategy
6.1.19 Develop car parking policy for Council Centres (Castle Hill, Rouse Hill,
Baulkham Hills)
6.1.20 Analysis of traffic demand along Annangrove Road and finalise detailed
concept plans for a road widening scheme
Shaping Growth
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Trending upwards
Maintaining
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TARGET KPI MEASURES HILLS SHIRE PLAN
OUTCOME
STRATEGY ACTIONS 17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21
• Population who walk, cycle or use public transport to get to work.
• Kilometres of dedicated walking and cycling trails constructed per year.
• % people who agree or strongly agree they have easy access to work.
• Road traffic major injuries per 100,000 population.
• Pedestrian injuries and fatalities, per 100,000 population.
• Increased use of public transport and active transport.
• Increased safety of transport users.
• Increased sustainability in management of all asset classes.
• Sustainability and safety of sporting and recreation facilities.
6. Safe, convenient and accessible transport options and a variety of recreational activities that support an active lifestyle.
6.1 Strategically plan for the North West Sector growth through the development and construction of transport infrastructure, integrated local roads, parks and other civil infrastructure.
6.1.1 Provide safe and orderly vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic throughout
The Hills Shire.
6.1.2 Undertake a review of the car parking requirements for the Terminus Street car
parking.
6.1.3 Update Transport Direction.
6.1.4 Update Commuter Car Parking Strategy including park and ride facilities.
NSW State Plan Priorities
• Building Infrastructure
6.1.5 Prepare Asset Management Plans for all classes of assets in order to maintain
a satisfactory condition.
- improving road travel reliability
6.1.6 Develop and maintain an up-to-date asset systems for effective asset
management of all infrastructure assets.
• % constructed stormwater system rated satisfactory.
• % natural waterways rated satisfactory.
• Effective management of waterways.
6.1.7 Plan, update and encourage understanding of existing master plans for major open space areas and sports grounds by partnering with the broader community, users and sporting groups
6.1.8 Develop Recreation Strategy and undertake community consultation.
• Strong Budget and Economy
6.1.9 Review Master Plan and exhibit for Coolong Reserve with the inclusion of
sporting ground lights.
- Accelerating major project assessment
6.1.10 Undertake review of current utilisation of Community Halls.
6.1.11 Work with the State Government to finalise the timeframe for the major road
arterial upgrade.
6.1.12 Prepare an implementation program based on development activity for the
development of critical road projects for new release and older urban areas.
6.1.13 Prepare a parking strategy in accordance with NRT Guidelines around Castle
Hill CBD taking into consideration all the new developments in the future.
6.1.14 Further traffic modelling without grade separation of Windsor Road under Old
Northern Road/Seven Hills Road constructed.
6.1.15 Prepare a Masterplan for the future direction of the Hills Showground - a unique cultural, recreational and leisure precinct , addressing the needs of both current and future population.
6.1.16 Prepare options for the redevelopment and seek management models for the management of the Aquatic Centre along with financial impact of each option.
6.1.17 Review bus links/traffic impact and strategic justification of the West
Pennant Hills to Castle Hill bus priority route.
6.1.18 Update Local Strategy
6.1.19 Develop car parking policy for Council Centres (Castle Hill, Rouse Hill,
Baulkham Hills)
6.1.20 Analysis of traffic demand along Annangrove Road and finalise detailed
concept plans for a road widening scheme
KEY Current actions
Reportable actions
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Delivering & Maintaining Infrastructure
COMMUNITY THEME:
Our theme of Delivering and Maintaining
Infrastructure means that community infrastructure is attractive, safe and well maintained. Provide new infrastructure in a timely manner that meets the needs of our growing Shire.
WHERE ARE WE NOW?
Hills Future is our long term Community Strategic Plan that directs our four year Delivery Program and annual budgets. Council is committed to delivering the outcomes of Hills Future.
Our strong financial position has continued over many years.
CHALLENGES FOR TOMORROW
• Continuing to maintain assets in a satisfactory condition and prevent infrastructure backlog from growing.
• Delivering new infrastructure in a timely manner.
• Complexity and volume of major projects.
• Sustain the appearance of the Shire over the long term.
• Implications on Council due to changes to the Crown Land Act.
KEY PARTNERS
• Local media
• Australian Taxation Office
• Hawkesbury River County Council
• Local Government NSW
• WSROC apprentices
• Western Sydney Institute of TAFE
• Department of Planning
• Office of Environment & Heritage
• Office of Industry Innovation & Investment
• Metropolitan media
• Council’s auditors
• Other councils
• Community groups
RELATED PLANS
• THSC Capital Works Programs
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TARGET KPI MEASURES HILLS SHIRE PLAN
OUTCOME
STRATEGY ACTIONS 17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21
• Community satisfaction - people satisfied with condition of residential roads surfaces.
• Road assets rated in satisfactory condition.
• Footpaths rated in satisfactory condition.
• Improve and maintain condition of civil, buildings, parks and gardens.
7. Our community