Ordinary Meeting of Council

COUNCILOR PRESTON AND UPREDIL COUNCILOR DR BYRNE MOVED THAT THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE REPORT BE ACCEPTED. COUNCILOR HAY OAM MOVED A MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR DR BYRNE, THAT THE HOUSING ORDERS CONTINUE.

MINUTES of the duly convened Ordinary Meeting of The Hills Shire Council held in the Council Chambers on 11 April 2017

Minutes of the duly called ordinary meeting of the Hills Shire Council held in the Council Chambers on 11th April 2017.

170 RESOLUTION

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

171 1584 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD, MAROOTA

172 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RURAL FIRE SERVICE BRIGADE AT KENTHURST Councillor Preston advised that she was honoured to present a plaque on behalf of the

173 PAUL HARRIS FELLOW BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF CASTLE HILL

174 PLANNING PROPOSAL – BULL AND BUSH HOTEL SITE

Councilor Dr Byrne requested the Mayor to liaise with the Members of Parliament and the Minister on this matter. The minutes of the above Meeting were confirmed at the Council meeting held on 9 May 2017.

ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL 9 MAY, 2017

ITEM-2 POST EXHIBITION - PLANNING PROPOSAL 6 MCCAUSLAND PLACE, KELLYVILLE (4/2016/PLP)

MEETING DATE: 9 MAY 2017 COUNCIL MEETING

AUTHOR: SENIOR TOWN PLANNER PATRICE GRZELAK

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: ACTING MANAGER – FORWARD PLANNING JANELLE ATKINS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

APPLICANT

THE HILLS LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2012

POLITICAL DONATIONS Nil disclosures by the proponent

HISTORY

The draft amendments to the Development Control Plan as defined in Appendix 1 shall be exhibited simultaneously with the planning proposal.

REPORT

SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL
SUMMARY OF THE DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN
GATEWAY DETERMINATION
The planning proposal be amended to be consistent with the methodology for Local Residential Development;
Community consultation for a minimum of 28 days; and
Consultation with Sydney Water, Office of Environmental and Heritage, Roads and Maritime Services, Transport for NSW and Integral Energy
EXHIBITION DETAILS AND SUBMISSION SUMMARY
Sydney Water;
Office of Environmental and Heritage;
Roads and Maritime Services;
Endeavour Energy;
Integral Energy (Origin Energy);and 6. Transport for NSW
PUBLIC AUTHORITY SUBMISSIONS (a) Sydney Water

Provide a site layout control that ensures the location of the apartment development is confined to the south-east corner of the site. The public exhibition was advertised in The Hills News and The Rouse Hill Courier, and all landowners near the site were notified by letter of the exhibition and invited to comment.

Comment

Sydney Water noted that any reinforcement or extension to the water mains near the site may be required depending on the size and scale of the development. The submission also advised that a Sydney Water Service and Building Plan approval will be a requirement for any future development application for the development.

The proposed development concept has been designed to take into account the proposed roadworks and junction upgrading. These comments have been forwarded to the proponent and must be considered as part of any future development application for the site.

Future road levels of RL59.9 at the back of the shared path northwest of the Memorial Avenue and Arnold Avenue intersection. Roads and Maritime Services will need to be consulted as part of the assessment of any future development application and may set relevant conditions to be imposed within any consent granted.

PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS

Appropriate development setback in accordance with the future road widening requirements for the upgrade of Memorial Avenue and the construction of a four-way signal intersection at Memorial Avenue/Arnold Avenue/Hector Court;. As previously agreed with the owner, the proposed earthworks (encroachment) may extend beyond the road corridor boundary if the road upgrade works commence before the proposed development;.

POST-EXHIBITION AMENDMENTS

It is noted that the exposed planning proposal sought to include a new local provision which ensures that the "incentivized floor space ratio" can only be achieved where the proposed development complies with the apartment size, mix and car parking requirements of the Council. However, as a result of recent changes to the Council's LEP regarding the planning proposal for 2-6 and 7 Maitland Place, Baulkham Hills (5/2016/PLP),.

NEXT STEPS

CONCLUSION

IMPACTS Financial

The Hills Future Community Strategic Plan

RECOMMENDATION

The planning proposal be progressed to finalisation to amend The Hills Local Environmental Plan 2012 as follows

Increase the maximum building height to 14 meters for the south-eastern part of the site (where residential apartment buildings are expected); and.

Draft amendments to The Hills Development Control Plan Part D Section 7 – Balmoral Road Release Area as outlined in this report and provided as Attachment 1 (ECM

ATTACHMENTS

Draft The Hills Development Control Plan Part D Section 7 – Balmoral Road Release Area - with post-exhibition amendments (40 pages)

DRAFT

INDEX

INTRODUCTION

LAND TO WHICH THIS SECTION OF THE PLAN APPLIES
AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THIS SECTION OF THE DCP

This part of the DCP should be read in conjunction with Part A – Introduction to this DCP. The purpose of this part of the DCP is to identify the objectives of the Development Board within the BRRA and provide relevant controls to ensure that the vision and objectives are achieved.

OBJECTIVES AND

DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN MAP

SITE ANALYSIS

Demonstration of how site and residential locations and dimensions respond to topography, site features and achieve solar orientation; and. A demonstration of how site and residential locations and dimensions respond to topography, site constraints and achieve solar orientation.

Results of tree survey/assessment and identification of trees and/or shrubs to be protected and/or removed.

SUBDIVISION – ALL ZONES

TREE AND BUSHLAND PROTECTION
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITES

D WELLINGS
M ULTI D WELLING H OUSING / R ESIDENTIAL F LAT B UILDINGS

Protective fencing should be provided around trees and shrubs and maintained to prevent damage. Any new tree planting must be consistent with the selection of tree species shown on the Council's street tree planting map (see Section 4.2 and Figure 4).

ROADS

LOCAL ROAD HIERARCHY
ROAD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

The temporary public road shall be constructed on a minimum of two (2) residential development lots, except as provided below;. The temporary public road must be constructed to a standard in accordance with BHSC Design Guidelines for Subdivisions/Developments (section 5.07);

STORMWATER

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
STORMWATER QUALITY

The development of the discharge area represents an opportunity to implement the principles of total watershed management. To protect downstream waters during construction activities in the discharge area. ii) Assist in the long-term protection and improvement of watercourse health.

PROVISION AND LOCATION OF UTILITIES

The trunk drainage system for the release area is an integrated system owned and operated by Sydney Water. The Hills Shire Council Page 22. h) Pipes and conduits through woodland areas and areas with significant vegetation cover should be avoided.

PUBLIC RECREATION, TRUNK DRAINAGE AND RIPARIAN

PUBLIC RECREATION

Where unavoidable, the pipes shall be laid by hand using small machinery, resulting in minimal disturbance to vegetation and exposed rock outcrops. i) Development must have a water supply for fire fighting purposes in accordance with the NSW Rural Fire Services "Planning for Bushfire Protection 2006" or as amended. j) Consent from the relevant electricity authority is required for all development applications where the property is affected by electricity easements. k) Road edge widths must be in accordance with table 1.

BUILDING DESIGN – ALL ZONES

DWELLINGS

B UILDING S ETBACKS
S ITE C OVERAGE
B UILDING F ORM A ND H EIGHT
C UT A ND F ILL
C ORNER L OTS
S TORMWATER M ANAGEMENT

MULTI DWELLING HOUSING

RESIDENTIAL FLAT BUILDINGS The following development control provisions relate

B UILDING H EIGHTS

B7 BUSINESS PARK ZONE

I NDUSTRIAL A ND C OMMERCIAL

EXHIBITION VILLAGE

B UILDING S ETBACKS
S ITE C OVERAGE (L OT SIZE OF <450 M 2 ) (i) The site coverage of the dwelling house and all

MEMORIAL AVENUE VILLAGE CENTRE, KELLYVILLE

SITE REQUIREMENTS
FUNCTION AND USES
ACCESSIBILITY
PUBLIC DOMAIN

On corner lots, a minimum of three of the following design elements shall be included along the secondary frontage: Except as otherwise provided in this section of the DCP, the

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

DEVELOPMENT WITHIN VICINITY OF NORTH WEST RAIL LINK
LAND ADJOINING EXISTING GOLF COURSE
EXCISION OF EXISTING DWELLINGS
SALINITY
LAND IN VICINITY OF EXISTING RETIREMENT VILLAGE
NOISE ATTENUATION
LANDSCAPE CORRIDORS
PUBLIC ROAD CLOSURES
ABORIGINAL HERITAGE
LAND ADJOINING WINDSOR ROAD (e) Existing properties fronting Windsor Road and
LAND ADJOINING OLD WINDSOR ROAD
WASTE MANAGEMENT

S ITE L AYOUT
B UILT F ORM
B UILDING H EIGHTS
D ENSITY
C OMMON O PEN S PACE
U NIT L AYOUT AND D ESIGN

The Hills Shire Council Page 31. h) The design and location of the development is such that it will not interfere with the operation of the railway line and associated facilities. I). This part of the Development Control Plan applies to land at 4 6 McCausland Place, Kellyville (Figure 10).

ITEM-3 LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS - APRIL 2017

STRATEGY

Facilitate the provision of integrated transport alternatives that link residents to their home, places of

AUTHOR

MANAGER - COMMUNITY PLANNING & SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

MICHAEL LATHLEAN

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: ACTING GROUP MANAGER – STRATEGIC PLANNING STEWART SEALE

ELECTORATE – BAULKHAM HILLS

ITEM-1 ELIZABETH MACARTHUR DRIVE, BELLA VISTA – PROPOSED BUS ZONE TECHNICAL OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION TO LTC

LTC MEMBER COMMENTS RECEIVED

LTC RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL

ELECTORATE – CASTLE HILL

ITEM-2 ANNANGROVE ROAD, ANNANGROVE/KENTHURST – APPLICATION FOR FULL TIME BUS STOPS

TECHNICAL OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION TO LTC

LTC MEMBER COMMENTS RECEIVED RMS – “No objection to the recommendation”

ITEM-3 CADDIES BOULEVARD, ROUSE HILL – REQUEST FOR TWO TEMPORARY

WORK ZONES’

TECHNICAL OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION TO LTC 1. Council approve the installation of

The General Manager be given delegated authority to approve any future request for an extension to the ‘Works Zone’ up to a maximum of two months

LTC RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL 1. Council approve the installation of

The approval of the two ‘Works Zones’ be conditional on the applicant obtaining a Road Occupancy Licence (ROL) from the Transport Management

The General Manager be given delegated authority to approve any future request for an extension to the ‘Works Zone’ up to a maximum of two months

ELECTORATE – HAWKESBURY

ITEM-4 THE HAWKESBURY 120 SKI RACE CLASSIC – TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS IN THE HILLS SHIRE

Council raise no objection to traffic management arrangements associated with the Hawkesbury 120 Ski Race Classic to be held between the hours of

River Road and Webbs Creek Ferry; .. e) event organizers holding Public Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of 10 million dollars; .. f) approval for the event is obtained from Hawkesbury City Council and the event organizers comply with any conditions of approval imposed by that Council; .. g) approval to hold the event on the Hawkesbury River obtained from the marine branch of the Roads and Maritime Services; .. h) approval being obtained from Roads and Maritime Services to temporarily suspend the operation of the Sackville ferry; .. i) the approval obtained from the Transport Management Center through the granting of the Road Use License; .. j) a public announcement that is placed in the local press at least two weeks before the event; .. k) written notice given to the Ambulance, Fire and NSW Service. Rescue NSW, The Hills and Hawkesbury State Emergency Service and The Hills and Hawkesbury Rural Fire Service at least two weeks before the event; .. l) written notice to all residences and businesses on both sides of the section of the Hawkesbury River that may be affected by the event at least two weeks before the event, with the notice including a contact name, email address and telephone number.

The Hills Future - Community Strategic Plan

Elizabeth Macarthur Drive, Bella Vista – Proposed Bus Zone (4 pages)

Annangrove Road, Annangrove / Kenthurst – Application for Full Time Bus Stops (10 Pages)

Caddies Boulevard, Rouse Hill – Request For Two Temporary ‘Works Zones’ (5 Pages)

The Hawkesbury 120 Ski Race Classic – Traffic Management Arrangements in The Hills Shire (21 Pages)

ITEM ELIZABETH MACARTHUR DRIVE, BELLA VISTA - PROPOSED BUS ZONE

Similar signs were posted on the other side of Elizabeth Macarthur Drive and they have succeeded in ensuring that buses have enough space to pick up and drop off passengers without interfering with traffic. Approval is granted for the relocation of the existing bus stop sign and the installation of 'Bus Zone' signage on Elizabeth Macarthur Drive, as detailed in Annex 2 to the report.

ITEM ANNANGROVE ROAD, ANNANGROVE / KENTHURST - APPLICATION FOR FULL

Approval is granted for the erection of bus stop signs in Annangrove Road, Annangrove/Kenthurst as per Appendix 2 to the report. Year 2008 copyright of contour and aerial photography remains owned by the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) and THSC.

ITEM CADDIES BOULEVARD, ROUSE HILL- REQUEST FOR TWO TEMPORARY

WORKS ZONES’

98 Caddies Boulevard, corner of White Hart Drive, Rouse Hill
104-106 Caddies Boulevard, corner of Main Street, Rouse Hill
Attachment 1: Traffic Control Plan: 98 Caddies Boulevard corner of White Hart Drive, Rouse Hill
Traffic Control Plan : 104-106 Caddies Boulevard corner of Main Street, Rouse Hill

A copy of the Traffic Control Plan showing the location of the proposed "Work Zone" is attached as Attachment 1. A copy of the Traffic Control Plan showing the location of the proposed "Work Zone" is attached as Attachment 2.

ITEM THE HAWKESBURY 120 SKI RACE CLASSIC – TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

All activities associated with the event are carried out within the Hawkesbury Police Local Area Command (LAC) and therefore the LAC will manage the police approval of the event. It also necessitates RMS cooperating with the suspension of the Sackville ferry during the second day of the event.

The Hawkesbury 120 Ski Race Classic - 2017

Appendix

1 Event Details

Event Summary

Contact Names

Twenty elite Superclass competitors along with the 20 fastest boats from other classes will also compete on Saturday from Sackville to Windsor. Once the crews arrive at Wisemans Ferry, they will stop and wait for all teams to finish the 1st leg of the race.

2 Proposed Traffic Management

Road Closures

Parking

Pedestrians

Special Event Clearways

3 Event Impact

Roads
Pedestrians & Cyclists
Heavy Vehicles
Public Transport
Emergency Services
Local Traffic
Impact on Community & Businesses
Use of Public Assets
Contingency plan

All ferry closures will be announced in newspapers distributed in service areas two (2) weeks prior to the event. Such procedures will be implemented to the satisfaction of the RMS, Hawkesbury City Council and Tono Ferry Services.

4 Event Advertising and Notification

Emergency Services

Media Advertising

Variable Message Signs

A - Event Overview Plan

B - Transport Contingency Plans C - Correspondence & Advertising

Parking is available at Governor Phillip Park and adjacent land adjacent to the park. In bad weather, it is expected that the number of spectators and subsequently the vehicles for spectators will decrease sharply.

Sackville Ferry Services will be suspended on

Sunday the 10 th September 2017

Due to a water ski race

Alternate Route via Cattai and Wisemans Ferry Road

Lower Portland Ferry services will be suspended on

Due to a water ski Race

Ski Racing NSW Incorporated would like to advise that on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September 2017 we will be holding a 2-day speed ski racing event "The Hawkesbury 120 Ski Race Classic" from Governor Phillip Park, George Street, Windsor. It is expected that all ski races will be completed by those times on both days.

ITEM-4 LEASE OF PART FRED CATERSON RESERVE, GILBERT ROAD, CASTLE HILL TO HILLS DISTRICT

AUTHOR: PROPERTY OFFICER JULIE GRAY

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: MANAGER SPECIAL PROPERTY PROJECTS STEPHEN CULLEN

April 2017 The Hills Basketball Association advised that the expected completion date of the works is 26 July 2017 at the earliest. The delay in completion of works is

As the current short term lease is scheduled to expire on 30 June 2017, a further 4 month lease is required to complete the works which would be dependent on a certificate of occupancy being issued which would trigger the commencement of the long term lease. It is proposed that the new short term lease of the premises with the Hills District Basket Ball Association be subject to the same terms and conditions of the current lease as follows:.

Commencement 1 July 2017

It is therefore recommended that a new short term commercial lease be entered into from 1 July 2017 to 31 October 2017.

Council Report 9 June 2015 (5 pages)

The Association is requested to appoint the General Manager or his delegate to the Board of Directors of the Hills Basketball Association.”. The Association is requested to appoint the General Manager or his delegate to the Board of Directors of the Hills Basketball Association”.

ITEM-5 OPTUS RELOCATION EXPENDITURE - SEVEN HILLS ROAD AND ARTHUR STREET, BAULKHAM HILLS

AUTHOR: MANAGER – INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS KEN WILLIMOTT

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: ACTING GROUP MANAGER STRATEGIC PLANNING STEWART SEALE

BACKGROUND

According to the Council's lawyers, the Council would be justified in deciding that an exception applies, provided that the decision explicitly states the reason for the decision that the tender would not have achieved a satisfactory result. To date, $387,530 has been spent or appropriated for this project in the current fiscal year.

Hills 2026

The cost to Council of relocating Optus is estimated to be $201,000 (ex GST), which is covered by the current budget allocation. 250,000 (ex GST) including contingency for relocation of their cables and necessary infrastructure for installation of traffic signals at the junction of Seven Hills Road and Arthur Street, Baulkham Hills on the basis that a satisfactory result would not be achieved by inviting tenders due to the lack of competitive or reliable bidders.

ATTACHMENTS Nil

ITEM-6 BUDGET REVIEW AS AT 31 MARCH 2017 THEME: Proactive Leadership

AUTHOR: MANAGER CORPORATE & STRATEGIC PLANNING ANEESH ZAHRA

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CHANDI SABA

Recurrent Operations

Income – Increase $1.72m as detailed below

Southern Phone Dividend Income – Increase $16k
Temporary Road Closure Income – Increase $70k
Drainage Easement Income - Increase $8k
Road Restorations Income – Increase $480k
Planning Income – Increase $1.15m
Insurance Premium – Increase $80k
Pavement Investigations – Increase $13k
Workers Compensation Insurance – Decrease $114k
Dural Strategic Investigation – Increase $300k
Cadwells Rd Biobanking Management Plan Actions – Increase $344k As per funding agreement, expenditure required for undertaking management
New SES Headquarters Design & Planning Approval – Increase $300k Expenditure required for design and planning approval process for a new SES
Major Plant Running Costs – Decrease $100k
Asbestos Removal & Remediation Works – Increase $86k
Lower Portland Ferry Mooring Piles – Increase $43k
Place Management Expenditure – Increase $126k
Road Restoration Expenditure – Increase $380k

Cadwells Rd Biobanking Management Plan Actions – Raise $344k As per funding agreement, expenditure required for enterprise management As per funding agreement, expenditure required for undertaking management plan actions for Cadwells Road BioBanking site. Increased expenditure required for steel mooring posts for Lower Portland Ferry by Council Resolution dated 28 March 2017.

MOVEMENT IN RESERVES

Transfer to and from Reserves – Net Increase $264k as detailed below

New SES Headquarters Design and Planning Approval - Increase $300,000 required expenditure for design and planning approval process for a new SES Expenditure required for design and planning approval process for a new SES Headquarters as per Council Resolution 11 April 2017. 90,000 required for delivery of temporary lighting for sports clubs in Kellyville Park to ease problems with allocation of sports pitches.

Sale of Operational Land - $717k

Capital Works

New Jobs $150k
Increased funding for Existing Jobs $1.45m
Completed Jobs $776k
of the Environmental Planning Assessments Act enables Councils to prepare Developer Contribution Plans to provide public amenities such as Open Space, Roads,
Original
funds invested as at 1 July 2016 amounted to $181.2m

Section 94 Contributions & Interest – Increase $30.5m

Increased funding for existing jobs $1.45 million. b) $5,900 additional funding required for the design of the existing intersection at Annangrove Road and Edwards Road to accommodate an additional right lane, funded under Sec 94 CP 11. c) $53,398 additional funding required to construct a larger roundabout making at the intersection of Arnold Ave, Colonial St and Half Penny Avenue, Kellyville, funded from Sec 94 CP12. A). If all of the above expenses and revenues are realized in this fiscal year, Section 94 funds are expected to reach $99.4 million as of June 30, 2017.

Real Estate Assets

Reserve Funds (Internal Restrictions)

Hills Future

Financial Summaries Page 6–10 Budget Review Statements

Listing of Contracts & Other Expenses

If all planned expenses and revenues are realized in this fiscal year, Section 94 funds are expected to reach $99.4 million as of June 30, 2017.

The Hills Shire Council

Actual vs Previous Year Data

Hills Shire Council Appendix 1 PAGE 32 LIMITED PACKAGE CHECK REPORT (Evidence Based) DEBT SERVICE RATE ANNUAL FEE COVERAGE RATE (Based on Revised Budget) RATE, ANNUAL FEE, TREATMENT AND RADIATION HOLE.

ITEM-7 HILLS SHIRE PLAN 2016/17 - REVIEW 3 THEME: Proactive Leadership

Quarterly Review as at 31 March 2017 (ECM No. 15795662) (38 pages)

THE HILLS SHIRE PLAN - TERM 3 OVERVIEW AS AT MARCH 2017 1 THE HILLS SHIRE COUNCIL | WWW.THEHILLS.NSW.GOV.AU.

THE HILLS SHIRE PLAN QUARTER 3 REVIEW

It integrates asset, service and financial plans so that Council resources are aligned with the needs of our community and shows how we work to achieve a better quality of life for everyone who lives, works, visits and plays in our magnificent Shire.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

PLANNING PROCESS

Continuing to inform and educate the community about the impacts of population growth and the construction of the Sydney Metro Northwest. Building awareness of the visitor economy and the range of major events available in the Sydney Hills.

IN THE HILLS SHIRE FOR QUARTER

The Hills is one of the two areas with the highest annual GDP growth in Sydney by score. This contrasts with several other leading areas in Sydney, including Parramatta with a growth of 2.3 percent, the CBD with 4.8 percent and Blacktown with 2.8 percent.

PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP

WHERE WE ARE NOW

CHALLENGES FOR TOMORROW

QUICK FACTS

Quarter Three The communications team provided information to the community through press releases, responses to media inquiries, the production of the quarterly magazine Hills Focus and through the design of corporate materials. Quarter Two: An edition of The Hills Focus Magazine was produced and delivered to all households.

ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE

First quarter: The Communications and Marketing team disseminated information about Council decisions and activities, including Mayoral Election results, what's up information including the Orange Blossom Festival, citizenship ceremonies, library information and community projects. capital works through print media and social media. Designs of the proposed Community Space have not been finalized by QIC at this time.

HOW WE PROGRESSED OUR FOUR YEAR ACTIONS

Key topics communicated through media releases, magazine articles, and inquiries included sports field renovation rescues, community events, major road and park upgrades, and educational programs. The Council's website continues to be an extremely popular source of information for residents along with social media.

MEASURING OUR QUALITY OF LIFE PERFORMANCE

MEASURING OUR OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

With the loss of areas south of the M2 to the City of Parramatta, less plant is required for maintenance work. It is proposed to revise the targets down from 90% (year-to-date target) due to delays in some capital projects beyond Council's control.

VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

M LIGHTING UPGRADE

The implementation of the new booking system meant a change in the operating procedure for venues to match demand. A connected and supported community with access to a range of services and facilities that contribute to health and wellbeing.

BALANCED URBAN GROWTH

CHALLENGES FOR TOMORROW

QUICK FACTS JUNE 2016 DEVELOPMENT

There has been a 14% increase in the value of public infrastructure created under the subdivision compared to the same period last FY. The second quarter - continued to see significant construction progress on the Box Hill and Box Hill North Clearance Areas.

PROTECTED ENVIRONMENT

QUICK FACTS JUNE 2016 WASTE GENERATED

ART COMPETITION

Term One - Local primary schools took part in the Waste 2 Art competition celebrating National Recycling Week held in November 2016. We applied for a grant with the idea of expanding the program along the Toongabbie Creek Catchment.

MODERN LOCAL ECONOMY

QUICK FACTS JUNE 2016

RETAIL

In the third quarter, the team met with 30 businesses through the Business Visit program and 98 businesses attended workshops. A special ceremony was held at the Orange Blossom Festival to recognize 11 individuals and groups for their valuable contributions to The Hills community.