2nd ordinary council -open agenda - august 2016

2nd Ordinary Council Meeting

Tuesday, 30 August 2016 5:00pm

Business Papers

To the Lord Mayor and Aldermen

You are invited to attend a 2nd Ordinary Council Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, Level 1, Civic Centre, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin, on Tuesday, 30 August 2016, commencing at 5.00 pm.

B P DOWD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Notice of Meeting

NINETY SEVENTH ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING – OPEN SECTION TUESDAY, 30 AUGUST 2016 PAGE ORD8/1

Ninety Seventh Meeting of the Twenty-First Council Tuesday, 30 August 2016 PAGE ORD8/1

Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 8930 0670.

CITY OF DARWIN

NINETY SEVENTH ORDINARY MEETING OF THE TWENTY-FIRST COUNCIL

TUESDAY, 30 AUGUST 2016

MEMBERS: The Right Worshipful, Lord Mayor, Ms K M Fong Lim, (Chair); Member R K Elix; Member J A Glover; Member G J Haslett; Member R M Knox; Member G A Lambert; Member G Lambrinidis; Member S J Niblock; Member M Palmer; Member R Want de Rowe; Member E L Young.

OFFICERS: Chief Executive Officer, Mr B P Dowd; General Manager Corporate

Services, Dr D Leeder; General Manager Infrastructure, Mr L Cercarelli; General Manager Community & Cultural Services, Ms A Malgorzewicz; Executive Manager, Mr M Blackburn; Committee Administrator, Mrs P Hart.

Enquiries and/or Apologies: Penny Hart

E-mail: [email protected] PH: 8930 0670

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1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY ..................................................... 4 2. THE LORD’S PRAYER ............................................................................... 4 3. MEETING DECLARED OPEN .................................................................... 4 4. APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE ................................................. 4

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5. ELECTRONIC MEETING ATTENDANCE .................................................. 5 6. DECLARATION OF INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND STAFF ................... 5 7. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING/S 7.1 Ordinary Council Meeting 16/08/16 ............................. 5 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING/S 8.1 Business Arising .......................................................................................... 6 9. MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE ...................................................... 6 10. DEPUTATIONS AND BRIEFINGS .............................................................. 6 11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME .......................................................................... 6 12. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS 12.1 Closure to the Public for Confidential Items ................................................. 7 12.2 Moving Open Items Into Confidential ........................................................... 7 12.3 Moving Confidential Items Into Open ........................................................... 7 13. PETITIONS ................................................................................................. 7 14. NOTICE(S) OF MOTION ............................................................................. 7 15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.1 Community & Cultural Services 23/08/16 ............................. 8 15.2 Environment & Infrastructure 23/08/16 ........................... 10 15.3 Corporate & Economic Development 22/08/16 ........................... 11

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16. OFFICERS REPORTS (ACTION REQUIRED) 16.1.1 Vesteys Reserve Community Consultation ................................................ 17 16.1.2 4th Quarter Budget Review - 2015/2016 .................................................. 116 16.2 OFFICERS REPORTS (RECEIVE & NOTE) 16.2.1 Monthly Financial Report - July 2016 ....................................................... 146 17.1 TOWN PLANNING REPORTS/LETTERS (ACTION REQUIRED) 17.1.1 Council Responses to Development Applications - ................................. 158 17.2 TOWN PLANNING REPORTS/LETTERS (RECEIVE & NOTE) ............. 202 18. INFORMATION ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED 18.1 LGANT Call for Policy and Action Motions ............................................... 203 18.2 LGANT Nomination to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee .............. 205 19. REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES ..................................................... 210 20. QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS .................................................................. 210 21. GENERAL BUSINESS ............................................................................ 210 22. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ORDINARY COUNCIL

MEETING ................................................................................................. 210 23. CLOSURE OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC ............................................ 210 24. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING AND MEDIA LIAISON .......................... 210

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1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

2. THE LORD’S PRAYER

3. MEETING DECLARED OPEN

4. APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCECommon No. 2695036

4.1 Apologies

4.2 Leave of Absence Granted

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A. THAT it be noted Member R M Knox is an apology due to a Leave ofAbsence previously granted on 26 July 2016 for the period 13 August to 5September 2016.

B. THAT it be noted Member G A Lambert is an apology due to a Leave ofAbsence previously granted on 16 August 2016 for the period 30 August to26 September 2016.

C. THAT it be noted Member J A Glover is an apology due to a Leave ofAbsence previously granted on 16 August 2016 for the period 30 August to9 September 2016.

DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16)

4.3 Leave of Absence Requested

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5. ELECTRONIC MEETING ATTENDANCE Common No. 2221528

5.1 Electronic Meeting Attendance Granted Nil 5.2 Electronic Meeting Attendance Requested 6. DECLARATION OF INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND STAFF

Common No. 2752228 6.1 Declaration of Interest by Members 6.2 Declaration of Interest by Staff 7. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING/S

Common No. 1955119 7.1 Confirmation of the Previous Ordinary Council Meeting () THAT the tabled minutes of the previous Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 16 August 2016, be received and confirmed as a true and correct record of the proceedings of that meeting. DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16)

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8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING/S 8.1 Business Arising 9. MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE 10. DEPUTATIONS AND BRIEFINGS Nil 11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME Nil

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12. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS Common No. 1944604

12.1 Closure to the Public for Confidential Items () THAT pursuant to Section 65 (2) of the Local Government Act and Regulation 8 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations the meeting be closed to the public to consider the Confidential matters referred from Committees and the following Items:-

Item Regulation Reason C30.3 8(b) information about the personal

circumstances of a resident or ratepayer

DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16) 12.2 Moving Open Items Into Confidential 12.3 Moving Confidential Items Into Open 13. PETITIONS Nil 14. NOTICE(S) OF MOTION Nil

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15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.1 COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES (23/08/16)

Presentation of Report by Chair – Member R M Knox Recommendations from the Community & Cultural Services Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 23 August 2016. 1. Proposal for Annual Christmas Pool Party as Part of the Christmas in

Darwin Program Report No. 16C0068 KS:kl (22/08/16) Common No. 3332474 () A. THAT Report Number 16C0068 KS:kl entitled Proposal for Annual Christmas

Pool Party As Part Of The Christmas In Darwin Program, be received and noted.

B. THAT Council endorse an annual Christmas Pool Party as part of the

Christmas in Darwin Program. C. THAT Council refer an amount of $15,000 for the delivery of the 2016

Christmas Pool Party, as identified in Report Number 16C0068 KS:kl entitled Proposal for Annual Christmas Pool Party As Part of the Christmas In Darwin Program, to the 2016/2017, 1st Quarter Budget Review.

D. THAT Council refer an amount of $15,000 for the delivery of the Christmas Pool

Party as a consideration for the 2017/2018 budget process. DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16)

ACTION:

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15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.1 COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES (23/08/16)

Presentation of Report by Chair – Member R M Knox The Community & Cultural Services Committee resolved the following items under delegated authority. 1. Resolved Under Delegated Authority

Common No. 2752263 () THAT Council receive and note the following decisions which were made by the Committee under delegated authority. 1. Proposed Redevelopment Of Nightcliff Oval Cricket Nets Report No. 16C0072 CB:kl (22/08/2016) Common No. 3188195 2. Incoming Letter From The Minister For Arts And Museums – New Public

Library Funding Agreement And Leases Document No. 3347653 (22/08/16) Common No. 1943023 3. Draft Minutes Ambon Sister City Advisory Committee 28 July 2016 Document No. 3357460 Common No. 3357460 (23/08/2016) 4. Draft Minutes Youth Advisory Committee 4 August 2016 Document No. 3358512 Common No. 3358512 (23/08/2016) DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16)

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15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.2 ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE (23/08/16)

Presentation of Report by Chair – Member G A Lambert Recommendations from the Environment & Infrastructure Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 23 August 2016. 1. Petition - Playground and Shade Structure Upgrade - Mazlin Park,

Wanguri Report No. 16tS0138 NK:jg (23/08/16) Common No. 3285705 () A. THAT Report Number 16TS0138 NK:jg entitled Petition - Playground And

Shade Structure Upgrade - Mazlin Park, Wanguri, be received and noted. B. THAT the refurbishment of the play equipment and the provision of artificial

shade to the playground at Mazlin Park be constructed in July 2017 subject to 2017/2018 budget deliberations.

C. THAT Council commence community consultation and selection of equipment

for the playground refurbishment in 2016/17 to ensure delivery in July 2017.

D. THAT Council write to the petition organisers advising them of this Council decision.

DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16)

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2. West Lane Traffic Management Report No. 16TS0143 NN:lf (23/08/16) Common No. 2116605 () A. THAT Report Number 16TS0143 NN:lf entitled West Lane Traffic Management,

be received and noted. B. THAT two-way vehicular traffic flow be implemented along West Lane, from

Bennett Street to the entrance of the Charles Darwin Centre car park, as shown at Attachment A, subject to detailed design, to Report Number 16TS0143 NN:lf entitled West Lane Traffic Management and that these works be constructed as soon as possible.

C. THAT Council write to all affected property owners and tenants along Bennett

Street and that information of the changed traffic conditions are provided on the City of Darwin website.

DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16) 15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.2 ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE (23/08/16)

Presentation of Report by Chair – Member G A Lambert The Environment & Infrastructure Committee resolved the following items under delegated authority. 2. Resolved Under Delegated Authority

Common No. 2752299 () THAT Council receive and note the following decisions which were made by the Committee under delegated authority. 1. Tambling Terrace Roundabout Pedestrian Treatment – Consultation

Outcomes Report No. 16S0014 DL:jg (23/08/16) Common No. 3134026 DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16)

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15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.3 CORPORATE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (22/08/16)

Presentation of Report by Chair – Member G J Haslett Recommendations from the Corporate & Economic Development Committee held on Monday, 22 August 2016. 1. Review of Policy No. 032 - Policy Framework Report No 16TC0036 VG:ph (22/08/16) Common No. 2078949 () A. THAT Report Number 16TC0036 VG:ph entitled Review of Policy No. 032 -

Policy Framework, be received and noted. B. THAT Policy No. 032 - Policy Framework at Attachment A to Report Number

16TC0036 VG:ph entitled Review of Policy No. 032 - Policy Framework be rescinded.

C. THAT Policy No. 032 - Policy Framework at Attachment B to Report Number

16TC0036 VG:ph entitled Review of Policy No. 032 - Policy Framework be adopted.

DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16)

ACTION: NOTE:

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2. Policy Review - City of Darwin Policy No. 047 - Regulatory Miscellaneous Report No. 16A0026 SG:mp (22/08/16) Common No. 2078949 () A. THAT Report Number 16A0026 SG:mp entitled Policy Review - City of Darwin

Policy No. 047 - Regulatory Miscellaneous, be received and noted. B. THAT Council rescind City of Darwin Policy No. 047 – Regulatory

Miscellaneous as attached to Report Number 16A0026 – Attachment A.

C. THAT Council adopt City of Darwin Policy No. 047 – Regulatory Miscellaneous as attached to Report Number 16A0026 – Attachment B, as amended under handbills/Posters.

DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16)

ACTION: NOTE:

3. Review Of Revenue Policy No. 021 - Revenue Report No. 16A0073 MC:je (22/08/16) Common No. 2078949 () A. THAT Report number 16A0073 MC:je entitled Review Of Revenue Policy No.

021 - Revenue, be received and noted. B. THAT the current Policy No. 021 - Revenue in Attachment A to Report number

16A0073 entitled Review Of Revenue Policy No. 021 - Revenue be rescinded and the proposed Policy No. 021 - Revenue in Attachment B to Report number 16A0073 entitled Review Of Revenue Policy No. 021 - Revenue be adopted.

DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16)

ACTION: NOTE:

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4. Financial Statements 2016 - South Australian Template Report No. 16A0093 MC:je (22/08/16) Common No. 2251082 () A. THAT Report Number 16A0093 MC:je entitled Financial Statements 2016 -

South Australian Template, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the voluntary adoption of the South Australian Local

Government requirements for preparation and presentation of its financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2016.

DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16) 5. Financial Statements 2016 - Land Under Roads Report No. 16A0094 MC:je (22/08/16) Common No. 2251082 () A. THAT Report Number 16A0094 MC:je entitled Financial Statements 2016 -

Land Under Roads, be received and noted. B. THAT the asset class Land Under Roads be revalued 30 June 2017 and

thereafter at three yearly intervals. DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16)

ACTION: NOTE:

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15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15.3 CORPORATE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (22/08/16)

Presentation of Report by Chair – Member G J Haslett The Corporate & Economic Development Committee resolved the following items under delegated authority. 3. Resolved Under Delegated Authority

Common No. 2752303 () THAT Council receive and note the following decisions which were made by the Committee under delegated authority. 1. Financial Statements 2016 - Revaluation of Land & Buildings Report No. 16A0095 MC:je (22/08/16) Common No. 2251082 2. Register of Elected Members’ Professional Development Expenditure

2015/2016 Report No. 16TC0045 MB:sv (22/08/16) Common No. 315321 3. Register of Invitations Accepted and Declined by the Lord Mayor and

Representative from April to June 2016 Report No. 16TC0050 MB:sv (22/08/16) Common No. 1381402 DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16)

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16.1 OFFICERS REPORTS (ACTION REQUIRED)

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ENCL: YES 2ND ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING/OPEN AGENDA ITEM: 16.1.1

VESTEYS RESERVE COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

REPORT No.: 16TC0051 SJ:ph COMMON No.: 3296270 DATE: 30/08/2016

Presenter: Senior Community Engagement Officer, Sheree Jeeves Approved: Executive Manager, Mark Blackburn PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present the findings from the Vesteys Reserve community consultation. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 5 Effective and Responsible Governance Outcome 5.3 Good governance Key Strategies 5.3.4 Encourage community participation by engaging, communicating and working

in partnership with the community KEY ISSUES A community consultation process was carried out by Michels Warren Munday to

hear from the community and stakeholders on their experiences, views and aspirations for the future use of Vesteys Reserve.

There were 405 online surveys completed, 45 written and verbal submissions, a community workshop with approximately 50 participants and one-on-one discussions with 19 stakeholders and local residents.

The consultation findings have been categorised into three key areas: o Knowledge and values o Issues o Future vision

The strongest message from residents and stakeholders was that any future development on Vesteys Reserve must be in line with the current public open space zoning (so no residential or large scale commercial development), and that the public should maintain access to this valued open space.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 16TC0051 SJ:ph SUBJECT: Vesteys Reserve Community Consultation

The key findings from the consultation are provided in this report with the full details of the consultation process and feedback received provided in Attachment A.

RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 16TC0051 SJ:ph entitled Vesteys Reserve

Community Consultation, be received and noted.

B. THAT Council consider the views and aspirations from community members and stakeholders, as contained within Attachment A to Report Number 16TC0051 SJ:ph entitled Vesteys Reserve Community Consultation, in assessing the future use and decisions involving Vesteys Reserve.

C. THAT Council write to those who participated in the community consultation to inform them of the consultation outcomes with a link to the report available on Council’s website.

BACKGROUND DECISION NO.21\4288 (12/04/16) Response to Vesteys Beach Proposal Report No. 16A0053 LC:mp (12/04/16) Common No. 3296270 A. THAT Report Number 16A0053 LC:mp entitled Response to Vesteys Beach

Proposal, be received and noted.

B. THAT Council conduct a level 2 community consultation process utilising level 3 tools on the future of Vesteys Beach based on the identified actions in the Strategic Land Holding Document that Vesteys Beach is considered suitable for future community based recreation facilities integrating with the nearby Mindil Beach, between May and July 2016.

C. THAT Council advise the consortium that expressed interest in a proposed

recreation project at Vesteys beach that it is unable to negotiate with them further without proceeding through an open public process in accordance with Council’s Policy No. 083 – Long Term Lease.

D. THAT a further report be brought back to Council following a community consultation process in August 2016.

E. THAT an amount of $50,000 be referred to 3rd quarter 2016 budget review process to fund the community consultation process.

F. THAT this decision be moved into Open.

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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 16TC0051 SJ:ph SUBJECT: Vesteys Reserve Community Consultation DISCUSSION Council has received a number of proposals over the years for the development of Vesteys Reserve. Given the previous interest in the Reserve and the importance of this piece of public land to the community, Council decided to consult with the community and stakeholders on their experiences, views and aspirations for Vesteys Reserve. The findings of this consultation are to assist with Council decision-making on the Reserve in the future. Michels Warren Munday was engaged to deliver the community consultation process. The consultation ran for eight weeks from 17 June to 12 August 2016 and included letter box drops, door knocking, stakeholder meetings, online survey and community workshop. The full details of the consultation process and outcomes are in Attachment A. The findings from the consultation have been categorised into three key areas of Knowledge and values, Issues, and Future vision. This report provides the key findings from each of these three areas. Knowledge and values The feedback from the community on their values associated with the Reserve fall into the categories of environmental, social, historical and cultural. Environmental Values

Vesteys Reserve is a unique natural environment, and an important habitat for birdlife and wildlife.

The ‘ribbon of green’ from Darwin city to Lee Point is seen as integral to the coastal chain that supports animals and birdlife in Darwin.

Social values

The semi-natural environment and open space provided by Vesteys Reserve is unique to Darwin, with a strong value placed on the protection of green space in Darwin’s growing urban environment.

The peaceful ambience of Vesteys Reserve is valued, with the ability to be ‘at one’ with nature.

The simple activity of walking and cycling in and through Vesteys Reserve is valued with the Reserve being seen as the ideal location for this type of passive activity.

Historical values

The rich and diverse history of Darwin and Fannie Bay is valued, as is the value in better commemorating it in the future.

Cultural values

The importance of recognising and celebrating Larrakia cultural connections to the land and sea is also seen as important in planning for the future of the Reserve.

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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 16TC0051 SJ:ph SUBJECT: Vesteys Reserve Community Consultation Issues There were a number of issues raised by the community which they felt detract from the ability to fully enjoy Vesteys Reserve: Social issues include the presence of itinerants camping on the Reserve and the consequent problems of mess, rubbish, fighting, noise, alcohol-related crime and the feeling of being unsafe. Many of these are Aboriginal people visiting from communities. Maintenance issues include the poor state of some of the vegetation on the Reserve, some of it not appearing native to Darwin or not being properly cared for. Inappropriate development of public land includes residents ‘fearing the worst’ and being concerned about large-scale development being undertaken on public land. Future Vision The strongest message from residents and stakeholders was that any future development on Vesteys Reserve must be in line with the current public open space zoning (so no residential or large scale commercial development), and that the public should maintain access to this valued open space. The community’s aspirations for the future use again fell under the themes of environmental, social, historical and cultural: Environmental

• Enhancing and protecting the natural values of Vesteys Reserve including the vegetation, wildlife and birdlife.

Social

• Improvements to existing social infrastructure and some new infrastructure that support the enjoyment of the area.

• More effective management of itinerants and illegal camping. Historical

• Recognition and commemoration of the different layers of history of Vesteys Reserve and the surrounding area.

Cultural

• Better recognition of the Aboriginal culture and connection to land and sea in and around the Reserve.

It is recommended that the next steps made in relation to this consultation report are:

Council consider the consultation report, including the submissions made by community members and stakeholders.

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Council write to those who participated in the community consultation to inform them of the consultation outcomes with a link to the report available on Council’s website.

The next stage of the decision-making process on Vesteys Reserve be communicated back to the community and stakeholders, with due reference to the information gathered during this consultation process and how this guided Council’s decision-making.

CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following External Parties were consulted: Michels Warren Munday POLICY IMPLICATIONS The community consultation was carried out in accordance with Level 2 utilising Level 3 tools from Council’s Policy 025 – Community Consultation. The commitment of a Level 2 community consultation is to ‘keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision.’ BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The cost of the community consultation process was $50,000. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS There would be a risk of community backlash if Council were to make decisions on the future of Vesteys Reserve which were not in line with the findings of the consultation process. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS The consultation process has shown that the natural environment of Vesteys Reserve is valued by the community and should be considered in any future decision making involving the Reserve. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter.

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PAGE: 6 REPORT NUMBER: 16TC0051 SJ:ph SUBJECT: Vesteys Reserve Community Consultation SHEREE JEEVES MARK BLACKBURN SENIOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

EXECUTIVE MANAGER

For enquiries, please contact Mark Blackburn on 89300516 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Vesteys Reserve Community Consultation Report

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Vesteys Reserve

Consultation Report

August 2016

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Michels Warren Munday

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary ................................................................................................ 2

Background ............................................................................................................ 6 Level of engagement .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Consultation objectives .................................................................................................................................... 9 Approach ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Tools and tactics ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Online survey ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 Letter box drop and door knock ................................................................................................................ 12 Interviews with key stakeholders ............................................................................................................. 12 Broader consultation ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Feedback .............................................................................................................. 16 Survey Results ................................................................................................................................................... 16 Local knowledge and values ....................................................................................................................... 19 Issues ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Future vision ...................................................................................................................................................... 26 Proposals for Vesteys Reserve ................................................................................................................... 28

Next steps ............................................................................................................ 29

Appendix 1: Submissions Summary ....................................................................... 30

Appendix 2: Survey Data Report ........................................................................... 39

Appendix 3: Community Workshop Data .............................................................. 87

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Executive Summary

Over the years Vesteys Reserve has attracted attention from a range of interests, given its prime location on the coast and its proximity to popular sporting and cultural venues.

City of Darwin has previously considered the Reserve for a new skate park (2006) and scenic helicopter flights (2011). Both of these were met with community opposition, particularly from local residents who were concerned about developing public land. A clear message from the community at that time was that more consultation was needed on decisions affecting such an important piece of public land.

Given previous interest in the Reserve and community expectation for more thorough consultation, City of Darwin decided to consult with the community and stakeholders on their experiences, views and aspirations for Vesteys Reserve. The findings of this consultation will inform Council decision-‐making on the Reserve in the future.

City of Darwin engaged Michels Warren Munday as an independent consultant to design and manage the consultation and report back to Council on the findings of the process.

In line with the Core Values of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), the consultation was designed with transparency in mind, including a commitment to provide a copy of the consultation report to the public.

Consultation sought feedback from a range of targeted stakeholders, local residents and the general public on their knowledge, values and vision of the Reserve.

The aim was to capture rich insights from the community and stakeholders to inform decision-‐making by Council. This includes how the Reserve is used and perceived and what the community and stakeholders would consider acceptable and unacceptable at Vesteys Reserve in the future.

Consultation

Michels Warren Munday proactively approached stakeholders, neighbouring residents and those with special knowledge or a strong interest in the area to participate in the consultation.

Residents in the immediate area were informed by a letterboxed flyer and City of Darwin sent a letter and fact sheet to ratepayers in Fannie Bay, Parap and The Gardens. A media launch occurred at the beginning of the process and a public notice was placed in the Northern Territory News to advertise the community workshop. The itinerant campers who use Vesteys Reserve were also consulted through the City of Darwin’s Safer City Program.

A webpage hosted by City of Darwin contained all the information needed to participate in the consultation, including a fact sheet and a link to the online survey.

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In total, 405 people completed the online survey, and 45 written and verbal submissions were received. A community workshop attracted about 50 participants and the consultant had one-‐on-‐one discussions with many stakeholders and local residents.

All stakeholder comments included in this report have been faithfully recorded and not edited in any way, other than minor grammar or spelling corrections.

Knowledge and values

Eliciting local knowledge and values associated with Vesteys Reserve was a big part of the consultation process, as this knowledge informed people’s vision for the future.

The local knowledge and values identified during the consultation can be themed as follows:

Environmental values:

• Vesteys Reserve is a unique natural environment, and an important habitat for birdlifeand wildlife.

• The ‘ribbon of green’ from Darwin city to East Point is seen as integral to the coastalchain that supports animals and birdlife in Darwin.

Social values:

• The semi-‐natural environment and open space provided by Vesteys Reserve is unique toDarwin, with a strong value placed on the protection of green space in Darwin’s growingurban environment.

• The peaceful ambience of Vesteys Reserve is valued, with the ability to be ‘at one’ withnature.

• The simple activity of walking and cycling in and through Vesteys Reserve is valued withthe Reserve being seen as the ideal location for this type of activity.

Historical values:

• The rich and diverse history of Fannie Bay and Vesteys Reserve is valued, as is bettercommemorating it in the future.

Cultural values:

• The importance of recognising and celebrating Larrakia cultural connections to the landand sea is also seen as important in planning for the future of the Reserve.

Environmental: part of the

natural coastal landscape,

providing habitat for animals and

birds

Social: an open outdoor space for everyone’s enjoyment

Historical: interes\ng and untold history exists on the

area

Cultural: cultural connec\ons to the land and sea

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Issues

Community and stakeholders reported a number of issues that they felt detracted from their ability to fully enjoy Vesteys Reserve. They fall under three categories:

Social issues include the presence of itinerants camping on the Reserve and the consequent problems of mess, rubbish, fighting, noise, alcohol-‐related crime and the feeling of being unsafe. Many of these are Aboriginal people visiting from communities.

Maintenance issues include the poor state of some of the vegetation on the Reserve, some of it not appearing native to Darwin or not being properly cared for.

Inappropriate development of public land includes residents ‘fearing the worst’ and being concerned about large-‐scale development on public land.

Future vision

The strongest message from residents and stakeholders was that any future development on Vesteys Reserve should be in line with the current public open space zoning (so no residential or large scale commercial development), and that the public should maintain access to this valued open space.

When asked about a future vision for Vesteys Reserve, a number of aspirations were raised, that again fell under the themes of environmental, social, historical and cultural:

Maintenance issues

Inappropriate development of

public land

Social and safety issues

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A number of submissions (both written and verbal) were made during the consultation. This included specific proposals for consideration in the future planning of Vesteys Reserve. Submissions were received from the following:

Local residents Chamber of Commerce

Darwin Off Road Cyclist Darwin Outrigger Canoe Club

Darwin Ski Club Training Ship Darwin, Australian Navy Cadets

Fannie Bay Community Clubs Precinct Bicycle NT

Surf Life Saving NT Landcare NT

Amateur Fisherman’s Association of the Northern Territory Darwin Sailing Club

Planning Action Network (PLAN) Fannie Bay History and Heritage Society

Darwin Crystal Lagoon Department of Health

Northern Territory Planning Commission Darwin High School

Parap Primary School Northern Territory Police

Friends of East Point Urban Development Institute Australia, Northern Territory

Next steps

This report has been prepared following an eight-‐week consultation process on experiences, values, views and opinions regarding Vesteys Reserve.

It is recommended that the next steps in relation to this consultation report are:

• Council consider the consultation report, including the submissions made by community members and stakeholders.

• Enhancing and protec\ng the natural values of Vesteys Reserve including the vegeta\on, wildlife and birdlife.

Environmental

• Improvements to exis\ng infrastructure and some new infrastructure that support the enjoyment of the area. • More effec\ve management of i\nerants and illegal camping.

Social

• Recogni\on and commemora\on of the different layers of history of Vesteys Reserve and the surrounding area.

Historical

• Beber recogni\on of the Aboriginal culture and connec\on to land and sea in and around the Reserve.

Cultural

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• Council authorise the public release of the report by placing it on City of Darwin’s website, and authorising Michels Warren Munday to provide a copy to those who made a submission or requested to be kept informed.

• The next stage of the decision-‐making process on Vesteys Reserve be communicated back to the community and stakeholders, with due reference to the information gathered during this consultation process and how this guided Council’s decision-‐making.

Background

Vesteys Reserve is a 204,900 square metre area of public open space situated along Atkins Road, just north of Mindil Beach. It is an open recreational area with an artificial lake -‐ Vesteys Lake -‐ which captures storm water and flushes it out on the high tide, which provides a good habitat for birds. There is also a car park, walking and cycling track, playground, seating and BBQ area.

It is a well-‐known area given its position between popular sporting clubs and its proximity to the city. It is a place with strong cultural, historical and emotional values for the people of Darwin.

With a public open space zoning, Vesteys Reserve provides public areas for recreational activity, with the zoning restricting development to activities consistent with recreational use and with minimal impact on existing land uses and nearby residential areas.

Vesteys Reserve Aerial Vesteys Reserve Map

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City of Darwin previously considered the Reserve for a new skate park (2006) and scenic helicopter flights (2011). Both of these were met with community opposition, particularly from local residents who had concerns about developing public land. A clear message from the community at that time was that more consultation was needed on decisions affecting such an important piece of public land.

To inform Council decision-‐making on the future of Vesteys Reserve, City of Darwin commissioned consultation to seek input from the community and stakeholders on their experiences, values, views and opinions regarding the future of the Reserve.

To demonstrate its commitment to the integrity of the consultation program, City of Darwin engaged an independent consultant to design and manage the consultation and report back to Council on the findings of the process.

In line with the Core Values of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), the consultation was designed with transparency in mind, including a commitment to provide a copy of the consultation report to the public.

IAP2 Core Values for the practice of public participation are:

• the public should have a say in decisions about actions that could affect their lives; • public participation includes the promise that the public’s contribution will influence the

decision; • public participation promotes sustainable decisions by recognising and communicating

the needs and interests of all participants, including decision makers; • public participation seeks out and facilitates the involvement of those potentially

affected by or interested in a decision; • public participation seeks input from participants in designing how they participate. • public participation provides participants with the information they need to participate

in a meaningful way; and • public participation communications to participants how their input affected the

decision.

A key issue during consultation was tension between two key user groups -‐ nearby residents and illegal campers. The natural and recreational values of the area, strongly held by local residents, are largely incompatible with its use by itinerants and backpackers as a retreat and place to camp. Residents complained about feeling excluded, unsafe or deterred from visiting the area due to the presence of large numbers of itinerant campers, rubbish, antisocial behaviour and occasional fights. A common theme in feedback was pressure to better manage alcohol consumption along Vesteys Beach to combat these social issues.

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Brief history of Vesteys Reserve

Vesteys Beach is named after Lord William Vestey, the English cattle baron who built a meatworks on Bullocky Point that operated from 1914 to 1920. Lord Vestey owned cattle stations and the area that is now Vesteys Reserve. During its time of operation the meatworks was a major employer in Darwin and many local Aboriginal people worked there.

The Larrakia people have a strong connection to the Vesteys area, being an area once rich in bush and sea tucker. “A seasonal fresh water paperbark swamp used to lead to a stretch of mangroves extending to the sandy beach (now Vesteys Beach). Aboriginal people enjoyed fishing, hunting for crabs, collecting shell fish and camping under the black wattle trees.”1

Vesteys Beach also has a connection to ‘old Darwin’ for many people, particularly long-‐time Darwin families who may recall when Vesteys Beach was a popular swimming and picnic location.

The Fannie Bay area in which Vesteys Reserve is located is known to contain some of the oldest and most valuable residential land in Darwin. Many of the residents that live there come from long-‐time Darwin families and are known to be actively engaged in public debate and hold strong opinions about matters that affect them.

Consultation Process

Level of engagement

Using the IAP2 principles that guide good community engagement, consultation was

conducted at the levels of inform and consult.

Level of engagement Promise to the Public

Inform We will keep you informed.

Consult We will keep you informed, listen to your concerns and provide feedback on how the public’s

input influenced the decision.

Involve We will work with you to ensure your concerns are reflected in the alternatives developed,

and provide feedback on how the public’s input influenced the decision.

Collaborate We will look to you for advice, ideas and solutions and incorporate those into the decisions

as much as possible.

Empower We will implement what you decide.

©International Association for Public Participation www.iap2.org

1 Bauman, T (2006). Aboriginal Darwin –A Guide to Exploring Important Sites of the Past & Present

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Consultation objectives

The objectives of the consultation program were to:

• develop and share information on the Reserve, including zoning and limitations, to create context and allow for informed input and discussion;

• gather feedback from stakeholders and the community on their values, aspirations and issues regarding the future use of the Reserve;

• adopt a range of consultation methodologies that suit the needs and interests of a range of stakeholders;

• build confidence and trust in the consultation process and maintain that trust through feedback to all stakeholders on how their input will influence the final outcome; and

• work to build productive relationships with stakeholders and the community.

The consultation approach centred on developing an understanding of stakeholder and community values, concerns and aspirations for the future use of the Reserve. The information sought through the consultation included:

• the values and connections people have with Vesteys Reserve (historical, cultural, environmental, recreational etc.);

• how people have used the Reserve in the past; • how people use the Reserve now; • any current concerns about the Reserve; • future aspirations -‐ suggestions on improvements to the Reserve; • uses of the Reserve that would be considered unacceptable in the future; and • any areas within the Reserve that should or should not change.

Approach

Tools and tactics

The eight-‐week consultation program ran from 17 June to 12 August 2016 and incorporated a number of methods, including door knocking local residents, one-‐on-‐one meetings with residents and stakeholders and a community workshop. A number of mechanisms were established to enable feedback to be received, including an online survey, email and phone.

The approach was proactive in seeking out stakeholders with a vested interest in the Reserve and listening to their views, rather than assuming they would read about the consultation and get in touch.

There was a focus on one-‐on-‐one meetings to gain a deeper appreciation of the community’s views, many of which were deeply held. All up there were 19 one-‐on-‐one meetings conducted, with around half of these being with local residents.

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Tools Interviews, community workshop, online survey, website, centralised phone and email, media, public notice for community workshop

Materials Fact sheet, letter to Fannie Bay, Parap and The Gardens ratepayers, public notice for community workshop

City of Darwin hosted the Vesteys Reserve Consultation webpage, with all information on the consultation made available on the page. This included information on the consultation, a fact sheet, link to the online survey, information on the workshop and details of how to make contact or provide a submission.

⌃www.darwin.nt.gov.au/council/community-‐consultation/vesteys-‐reserve

Over the eight-‐week consultation program, there were 2,012 page views of the webpage.

^ Google Analytics report of page views for www.darwin.nt.gov.au/council/community-‐consultation/vesteys-‐reserve

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⌃Vesteys Reserve Community Consultation Fact Sheet

Online survey

An online survey was created, with a link provided on City of Darwin’s webpage. The survey sought answers to the following questions:

⌃Vesteys Reserve Community Consultation Survey Questions

Where do you live? Where do you work? Do you visit Vesteys Reserve? If yes, how open?

If yes, what do you do when you visit the

Reserve?

What are the factors that bother you or stop you

from visi\ng the Reserve?

Is Vesteys important to you?

If yes, why is the Reserve important to you?

Would you agree or disagree to Vesteys Reserve being further

developed for recrea\onal use in the future?

If you disagree to the Reserve being further

developed recrea\onally, why is this?

What type of recrea\onal development / ac\vity would you consider

acceptable?

What type of development, ac\vity or use would you consider unacceptable in

Vesteys Reserve?

Would you like to be kept informed?

If yes please provide your details Sta\s\cal informa\on Length of \me in the

Northern Territory

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Letter box drop and door knock

There are many residential properties close to Vesteys Reserve. To promote the consultation and encourage involvement and feedback, a fact sheet was dropped in nearby letterboxes, with about 100 homes door knocked and letterbox dropped. In addition, about 1600 ratepayers in the suburbs of Fannie Bay, Parap and The Gardens were sent a letter along with the fact sheet explaining the process and inviting participation. The diagram below shows the areas included in this process.

⌃ Letterbox drop and door knock and ratepayer mail out zones

Interviews with key stakeholders

One-‐on-‐one meetings and interviews were offered to stakeholders who were identified as likely to have an interest in Vesteys Reserve. The discussions were documented and some chose to provide a written submission. Stakeholders engaged in the process included:

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⌃ Stakeholders engaged as part of the consultation

Some stakeholders were approached but did not provide a submission, either because they did not have the time or capacity. The ✓above indicates the stakeholders who were interviewed and / or provided a submission.

Extra attention was paid to seeking out the views of hard to reach stakeholders. Aboriginal people, most of them visitors to Darwin, regularly camp at Vesteys Reserve, and are therefore an important stakeholder group. As City of Darwin’s Safer City Program officers have regular contact with these people, it was decided to use this channel to communicate with the campers. A report on these conversations was provided to Michels Warren Munday at the end of the consultation period.

• Darwin Ski Club ✓ • Darwin Trailer Boat Club ✓ • Darwin Sailing Club ✓ • Darwin Bowls and Social Club • Surf Life Saving Northern Territory ✓ • Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory

Nearby organisaWons

• Na\onal Trust NT • Historical Society of the Northern Territory • Fannie Bay History and Heritage Society ✓

Historical groups

• Larrakia Na\on Aboriginal Corpora\on ✓ • Larrakia Development Corpora\o Aboriginal groups

• Environment Centre of the Northern Territory • Landcare NT ✓ • Friends of East Point ✓ • Planning Ac\on Network (PLAN) ✓ • Bicycle NT (Pedals NT) ✓ • Amateur Fisherman's Associa\on of the Northern Territory (AFANT) ✓ • Darwin Off Road Cyclists ✓ • Darwin Outrigger Canoe Club ✓ • Training Ship Darwin, Australian Navy Cadets ✓

Community and interest groups

• Property Council of Australia • Urban Development Ins\tute of Australia NT ✓ • Chamber of Commerce Northern Territory ✓ • Darwin Crystal Lagoons ✓

Development and business

• NT Planning Commission ✓ • Department of Health ✓ • Department of Land, Planning and Environment • Northern Territory Police ✓ • Local electoral candidates

Territory and local government

• Darwin High School ✓ • Darwin Middle School • Parap Primary School ✓

Local schools

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Broader consultation

Local residents and the general public were invited to participate in the consultation in the following ways:

• filling out the online survey; • attending the community workshop; and / or • providing a written or verbal submission.

Some residents made contact and requested a meeting, as they were unable to attend the workshop or preferred a one-‐on-‐one discussion.

The online survey was made available on the City of Darwin Vesteys Reserve Consultation webpage, with 405 surveys being completed.

About 50 people attended the community workshop on 6 August, most being local residents. Not surprisingly, given the nature of the nearby suburbs, stakeholders taking an interest in this workshop came from a largely older demographic and were mostly long-‐term residents of Darwin, many of them retired. However, many young professionals took part.

The workshop included an early walk to Vesteys Reserve to create context for the discussion and share ideas and concerns. This was followed by an interactive session where participants were asked to explore the following questions:

What do you think about Vesteys, what knowledge do you have or

values do you hold in the Reserve?

What would you consider as unacceptable development or ac\vity on Vesteys Reserve in the future?

In five years \me, what do you hope Vesteys Reserve might look like?

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The format for the workshop was as follows:

⌃ Community Workshop, 6 August 2016

Walk to Vesteys Reserve 8.30am

Introduc\ons and ques\ons 9:00am

People were asked to work in groups 9:15am

Discussion on values, concerns and vision for

Vesteys Reserve

People reported back on their discussions 10:15am

Significant feedback gathered

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Feedback

Feedback on this consultation was provided through written and verbal submissions, the

online survey and the community workshop.

The feedback section of this report is presented as follows:

• survey findings; • local knowledge and values; • issues; and • future vision.

Appendix 1 contains a summary of the submissions received. The raw submissions (with attachments) has been provided to City of Darwin separately, to ensure anonymity.

Appendix 2 contains the survey data report. The survey results highlighted below include a snapshot of the survey findings. For complete statistics and all comments provided in the survey, refer to Appendix 2.

Appendix 3 contains summaries of comments from the community workshop.

Survey Results

Survey respondents were asked to identify where they live, with 32% being from Greater Darwin, 21.1% from Fannie Bay, 13.4% from Parap and 6.5% of respondents were from Darwin’s rural area.

85% visit Vesteys Reserve with 26.1% visiting monthly, 24.4% visiting weekly and 23.8% visiting rarely. Of those who said they had visited the Reserve, 63.1% were walkers, 48.6% watched the sunset, 40% cycled in the area, 16.3% watched birds and 5.7% were engaged in other environmental activities such as enjoying nature.

Consultation

405 online surveys

45 submissions (written and verbal)

50 people attended community workshop with input recorded

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Factors that stop people from visiting the Reserve or bother them about the Reserve are poor amenity (68%), illegal camping (65.3%) and not feeling safe (45%).

Of the 404 respondents, 83.4% of people feel that Vesteys Reserve is important to them.

Asked whether Vesteys Reserve should be further developed for recreational use in the future, 76.2% of respondents agreed and 12.4% disagreed.

Of those who agree with future development, 69% nominated minor facility upgrades, 64.2% nominated natural activities, 55.5% nominated a kiosk or café and 50% nominated recreational activities. It is important to note that some people nominated more than one of the choices (indicated below).

15.80%

45%

68%

65.30%

16.20%

8.10%

2%

I don't live nearby

I don't feel safe

Poor amenity -‐ unclean, rubbish

Illegal camping nearby

Midgies and mozzies

Poor access

I don't know where it is

What are the factors that stop you from visiWng the Reserve, or bother you about the Reserve?

64.20%

69%

55.50%

31.30%

50%

Natural ac\vi\es only (walking trails, playground)

Minor facility upgrades (improve car park, picnic area, exis\ng facili\es)

Kiosk or café

Spor\ng facili\es (such as basketball/tennis courts/sur life saving for example)

Recrea\onal ac\vi\es (such as water play area, water slide)

If you agree to the Reserve being further developed, what type of recreaWonal development or acWvity would you consider acceptable?

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When asked what would constitute acceptable development, responses included:

‘Anything to reengage with community and remove itinerants’

‘Don’t change what it is, just improve what is there and maybe more people will use it’

‘Water orientated facilities would be great’

‘Better cycle paths and cycling connections'

'I hear Navy Cadets would like a boat shed, great idea to improve Navy Cadet opportunities for all teens in Darwin’

‘A restaurant or café would be great to increase visitors to the area. This would also make it feel safer’

'Sailing, youth development groups and activities'

'I would like to see spaces that are clean and shady'

‘I would agree to a transportable café and food, temporary car parking for the dry and repaired environmentally for the rest of the year like Mindil, for the magpie geese’

‘Please retain the ability for dogs to go there for exercise’

‘A large adventure playground … would make good family use of this space’

‘Short term caravan and camp ground (no permanents)’

‘It depends on the type of development. I don’t believe in commercialising public space. We need a ‘blank space’ to walk in and to ‘be’ with’

‘Improve management and preservation of natural features while improving facilities for the general public’

'More vegetation and habitat creation'

'Bike trails for teaching kids to ride’

‘It would be important not to replicate activities already provided nearby such as East Point Reserve and Botanic Gardens Precinct / Mindil. Retaining and enhancing its current qualities’.

When asked what would constitute unacceptable development, 44.4% nominated private sector development and 21.2% nominated any development. A further 35% nominated ‘other’ with various ideas being put forward:

‘Anything that depletes or harms the natural surroundings’

‘Development that removes or limits public access and doesn’t retain some green space’

‘Anything that takes the nature completely away and concretes it’

‘Large buildings or bitumen areas’

‘Large development which stops public access’

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‘I would like to see it remain public space, but not opposed to improvements, exercise equipment, playgrounds or low scale / temporary establishment of businesses’

‘Any type of development which compromises the natural beauty and appeal of the place’

‘If it aided in better development of the public space I would support small private development’

‘I wouldn’t want to see anything tall or big built, or anything out of character with the area’

‘Anything that would make it more desirable to itinerants and backpackers’

Local knowledge and values

Eliciting local knowledge and values associated with Vesteys Reserve was a big part of the consultation process, because this knowledge informs people’s vision for the future. A substantial amount of local knowledge received from local residents and stakeholders, through the survey, submissions and community workshop, has been categorised into the following four themes:

Environmental

People talked a lot about the natural environment at Vesteys Reserve. Many people mentioned the varied birdlife as an important value, and protecting natural wildlife and migratory birds through a healthy habitat was considered important.

The ‘ribbon of green’ that exists from Darwin city to Lee Point is seen as integral to the sense of living in a tropical, outdoor lifestyle, and Vesteys Reserve is a critical part of a coastal chain that supports animals and migratory birds.

The original landscape plan by Ecosystems Landscape Architects in the mid 1980s included a master plan for Vesteys Reserve. A number of community members felt that understanding this work would be beneficial for future planning of the Reserve.

The man who originally excavated Vesteys lagoon was consulted during this process and his insights are documented in Appendix 1.

‘I value open green space, we have lost too much to development’

‘I value the area as an irreplaceable, precious community space’

Environmental: part of the

natural coastal landscape,

providing habitat for animals and

birds

Social: an open outdoor space for everyone’s enjoyment

Historical: interes\ng and untold history exists about this

area

Cultural: cultural connec\ons to

the land

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‘Native vegetation is precious and should be protected’

‘I value a beautiful green land with parks, trees, wildlife and birds’

‘This is an important natural environment and habitat for wildlife’

‘Great environment for birdlife (many finches and owls)’

‘I watch the tides come and go, look at the trees, watch the seasons of flowering with the trees and the birds eating from the trees, watch the fish, look at the native birds in the water, there is so much to look at … it is the most wonderful magic place to be’

'It complements the coastline and is visited by migratory birds'

'It's a pretty lagoon and important ecosystem'

‘It is a haven for wildlife in the urban environment. Has remnant vegetation that should be protected'

‘I am a keen birder and regularly take international and Australian birders to Vesteys because of the beach and mangrove / grassland habitats’

‘It’s a local area of ecological importance as well as one of the few open untouched spaces left to enjoy’

Social

Some people felt that the semi-‐natural environment and open space provided by Vesteys Reserve is unique to Darwin, as more sanitised and structured public open spaces are developed (Darwin Waterfront was provided as an example). There was a strong value placed by many on the protection of green space in Darwin’s growing urban environment.

The open space, with unlimited public access to the beach, ocean views and walking tracks makes Vesteys a valuable place to many who visit.

People also valued the peaceful ambience that Vesteys Reserve offers, as a place to contemplate and meditate. Some of the people consulted also enjoyed mingling with the itinerants who camp there, cautioning against stereotyping all campers as drinkers or troublemakers, while expressing concern at undesirable aspects of the site’s use as a camping spot by itinerants.

Some people felt that itinerants should be accommodated, as many are homeless, but that undesirable aspects, such as alcohol use and the associated anti social behaviour, be curbed. The problems caused by the presence of the itinerants at Vesteys Reserve are discussed further in the ‘issues’ section below.

Some people liked walking and riding at the Reserve, while others felt that the ever-‐present social issues detracted from its natural beauty.

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‘The volume of public space on our city foreshore is a stand out advantage that Darwin holds over many cities with water frontage’

‘I value Vesteys as an open recreational area for all community’

'Significant area of open space in an area with a growing population / increased density’

'It is an iconic spot to enjoy the beauty of the Territory -‐ a nice little walking track and beautiful to drive along on my way to the Mindil markets'

'A sanctuary in our neighbourhood, one of out last open spaces that we need to preserve'

'It is a lovely big open space with beautiful views'

'Great spot for walking the dogs'

‘The thing I love most about the space is that it is mostly untouched. I like that it’s simple. I feel free and enjoy looking at the open parklands. It is one of the few areas that has water i.e. tap and shower to wash people / dogs after playing on the beach. I love how the walking tracks are wide, I love looking at the lagoon and ocean’

‘It is part of a green belt in inner Darwin -‐ important for spatial, aesthetic and environmental reasons -‐ it’s part of the old Darwin that is fast disappearing’

‘’This is the ideal location for peaceful contemplation, with beautiful wide walking tracks’

‘Connectivity by pedestrian and cycle paths to Mindil and East Point, botanic gardens, Parap school, shops, all by the waters edge’

‘The beach and the water’s edge are beautiful and accessible’

'Rare coastal reserve, open space with huge potential for community development'

‘It is a living area for the homeless, any future plan should take this into account. I tolerate this because I consider myself fortunate compared to the homeless, it can be disturbing though and of course poses litter, noise, hygiene and other problems’

Historical

Fannie Bay and Vesteys Reserve have a rich and diverse history. People referred to the former brickworks, saltpans and a wireless station that are part of the areas past. Vesteys Reserve itself has an interesting past with some stories perhaps still untold. The Fannie Bay History and Heritage Society provided much insight into the local history of the area and there is value in this being better commemorated in future planning for the area.

‘I think Vesteys is steeped in history and would be useful to put up some signage’

‘Themed playground would be good, linked to the history of the area’

‘Signage boards highlighting historical points of interest, linked to walkways’

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‘The area is rich with history, it is important to capture it and ensure it’s not lost’

‘Historically, Vesteys has a colourful past’

Cultural

A number of itinerants, many of them Aboriginal, camp at Vesteys Reserve, with most being visitors to Darwin. Whilst it was acknowledged that this brings with it some undesirable elements, there is recognition that the land was traditional land, even if the people who currently camp there are not traditional Larrakia people.

Many people feel that in planning for the future of Vesteys Reserve, it is the important to recognise and celebrate Larrakia cultural connections to the land and sea.

Documented history of the area shows that Aboriginal people enjoyed fishing, hunting for crabs, collecting shell fish and camping under the black wattle trees near Vesteys Beach.

‘On behalf of the Aboriginal people -‐ it’s valued as a living area. I value its beauty of coastal breezes, its flora preserved along the tidal creek and the costal flora that can be achieved along this foreshore and hope for all to enjoy as they choose’

‘Believe there should be some acknowledgement of the local Indigenous people and some allowances made for their continued use of the area’

'Has important heritage, cultural and natural values’

Issues

Residents and stakeholders raised many negative issues, which they believed detracted from the ability to fully use and enjoy the Reserve, including those that fall under the following categories:

Maintenance issues

Inappropriate development of

public land

Social and safety issues

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Social and safety issues:

Social issues include the presence of itinerants drinking and illegally camping on Vesteys Reserve and the consequent problems that arise from this such as mess, rubbish, fighting, noise, crime and the subsequent feelings of being unsafe.

Consultation included passionate debate about some of these issues and how to curb alcohol abuse, while acknowledging that many itinerants are not troublesome but simply have nowhere to live while they are visiting Darwin for a range of reasons.

Furthermore, Vesteys Reserve is seen by many as a ‘sleazy’ place at night where people congregate, often to drink alcohol and fornicate.

Furthermore, backpackers and ‘wicked van tourists’ often illegally camp at Vesteys Reserve during the dry season and use the amenities there, although it was noted that Council staff usually move these people on.

A combination of these factors -‐ itinerants, alcohol abuse and fornicating members of the public -‐ contribute to the feeling that Vesteys Reserve is an undesirable place for families to visit.

‘The area is regularly used by visiting campervans in a similar fashion to East Point Reserve and Mindil Beach’

‘Anti-‐social behaviour of current users is unacceptable -‐ I have young children and we don’t come here because I don’t want them exposed to it’

‘At the moment, with long grasser problem, Vesteys is an embarrassment, we certainly wouldn’t take visitors there’

‘Poor amenity and feeling unsafe because the campers are not moved on by the Council, even when there are more and more signs about illegal camping going up. We do not go to the Reserve. Reclaim Vesteys for everyone but don’t change its natural character’

‘I only feel safe to go to the lake when I’m with someone. Even the beach makes me feel uneasy with the drunks around’

'It’s unsafe, its full of drunk / drugged itinerant people. There is rubbish everywhere'

'Itinerants are by far and away the biggest problem'

'I feel safe during the day but not after sunset'

'Nothing really there to draw and make people want to visit and stay'

'It doesn't feeling welcoming, often dirty and people sleeping there. I just drive by, may stop and look at the beach, but I stay in my car'

'The ‘long grassers’ give a feeling of insecurity to the whole area'

‘The homeless people that drink and cause trouble there near the playground’

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‘The extreme anti social behaviour and the inability to use any facilities there (BBQ, seating) due to human excrement, drunks and itinerants occupying the area’

‘Lack of engaging play equipment for children’

Poor design, no activity, poorly maintained’

‘I didn’t know about it or what was there, although I drive by often’

‘The only times I’ve been, there have been drunk indigenous people which makes me feel unsafe (being a young female). It’s a waste of a beautiful location that could better used / made available by the public with nicer facilities or a safe environment’

However some people expressed empathy toward the itinerants:

‘I don’t think trying to get rid of Indigenous people from Vesteys is the right approach. This is traditional Indigenous land even if the actual people are not Larrakia -‐ they do have the right to be there as much as the rest of the population. They use and value the area for a variety of purposes -‐ not always desirable to the public at large but that is not entirely an Indigenous issue and is a far more complex problem with complex causes that government needs to really acknowledge and make honest efforts to address’

‘The results of poverty and lack of housing are a social problem that bothers me and are visible in the Reserve. The inequity in our society should bother all of us. I think camping there should be supported with amenity and not ‘banned’

It is not acceptable to move Indigenous folk who camp around their open space. My view is they are sharing their sociability in ways they choose’

Maintenance:

Maintenance issues include the poor state of some of the vegetation at Vesteys Reserve, some of it not appearing to be native to Darwin or not being properly cared for. It also includes the inadequate collection of rubbish and lack of rubbish bins.

A few people felt the large sections of open unattended grass are not maintained properly and require slashing or burning when overgrown. Some trees have been removed whilst other non-‐native trees and bushes have remained.

Other people said that with appropriate native vegetation, maintenance requirements are reduced as the area grows into a healthy and native state. Overly manicured grounds and ‘sanitised’ open space was for some an unappealing proposition for Vesteys Reserve, with the desire to keep it as natural as possible.

Access into the Reserve was also noted as problematic, with it not being visible or appealing from East Point Reserve. Atkins Road, at the Sailing Club entry, was perceived by some as unsafe, with some calling for a realignment of the road to avoid the road splitting the boat storage yard and beach in two.

The health of Vesteys lake was also raised as a concern. It was noted that four main drains enter the lake from the adjacent residential areas of Fannie Bay and Parap. This urban run-‐

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off is particularly concerning from the first rain of the wet, when rubbish and debris flow directly into the waterway, as there are no traps installed.

There were comments that Council’s last upgrade did something to the drainage and people feel that the area has not been so attractive to birds ever since.

‘Vegetation is run down and overgrown with weeds’

‘Some areas are overgrown and uncared for -‐ behind the bowls club is an example. The entrance is difficult at times, dangerous near sailing club’

‘Clean up the majestic stand of ‘coryphautan’ palms at the bowling club end’

‘Keeping birdlife means keeping trees, plant more trees, plant more native shrubs … keeping our beautiful green habitat working’

‘I would like to see more native plantings, i.e. mangroves, native grasses as a habitat for wildlife’

‘Enhancement of native planting is needed to support habitat for bird life’

‘Not enough tidal flush to effectively clean out the lagoon’

Inappropriate development of public land:

Many local residents were concerned that development on Vesteys Reserve would result in building large structures and laying lots of concrete. Many local residents felt that strong activation of the area was not needed at Vesteys Reserve as they value the natural environment uniquely offered by the area.

Other residents and some stakeholders felt that some activation would be beneficial, as long as it was appropriate and complementary of the natural surrounds.

Some residents expressed concern about Government planning processes overruling Council decision-‐making and felt that any development on public land should be appropriate and not large scale.

Some felt that development on public land should be minimal:

‘Don’t want to see the area overdeveloped, maintaining the natural character of the space is important’

‘Please do not duplicate what we already have -‐ tennis at Mindil and Parap, water park at Parap pool’

‘Development that removes or limits public access and doesn’t retain open green space’

‘Would prefer that it cater to passive recreation. Would not like private sector development, especially commercial development’

‘Visually intrusive development, development that erodes the green space, contributes to littering, development that excludes people’

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Whilst others felt that some development would be appropriate:

‘Improved maintenance and low key infrastructure only’

‘I think the Reserve needs some development, to modernise the area’

‘I’d be open to a private entity developing it into a facility or area people can use (i.e. café like the Foreshore or restaurant like Pee Wees)’

‘It needs a proper master plan and more time to address what is there now and what the community needs into the future’

Future vision

The strongest message from stakeholders and residents was that any future development must be in line with the current public open space zoning, and that the public should maintain access to this valued open space.

When asked about a future vision for Vesteys Reserve, a number of aspirations were raised, that fall under the following themes:

An environmental vision for Vesteys Reserve includes:

‘Keep this place a natural sanctuary’

‘Preserve the native vegetation as much as possible’

‘Better manage stormwater and drainage into the area to protect environmental values’

‘Leave the Reserve as is, an open area for all members of the Darwin community’

‘Interpretive signage about migratory birds, vegetation communities and wildlife would be educational and informative’

‘Could be taken under the management of the Botanic Gardens, enhancing flora and fauna’

Environmental Social

Historical Cultural

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‘A credible account of flora and fauna on the Reserve is needed before a decision about its future is made’

‘Vesteys lagoon could contain an island to afford refuge for birds from feral cats and dogs’

‘Investigate interest in establishing a Vesteys Landcare Group’

‘Experimental nesting boxes, eagle / osprey platform could support habitat and encourage nature and bird watching’

‘Vesteys should remain as a natural area and not ‘sanitised’’

‘Wildlife Education Sanctuary could be established there -‐ connecting with local schools and the NT curriculum’

A social vision for Vesteys Reserve includes:

‘Improve walkways, elevated platforms, viewing platform for birds over lagoon’

‘Immediate foreshore area upgraded with lighting and provision for pop up activities on weekends’

‘More garbage bins for recreational fisherman and Reserve users’

‘More BBQs and seating, perhaps a children’s nature playground’’

‘Better cycle paths that connect with cycle network and run along the foreshore near where sailing and trailer boat clubs are (not diverting to East Point Road as currently is the case)’

‘Balanced decision making about Vesteys future, people in the tropics need and want space, not high density living’

‘Continued access to boat ramp for recreational fisherman’

‘A community garden’

‘Bike tracks for children that is safe and off the main cycle network’

‘Community and family areas, with shade’

‘Local event, festival or activity such as fun run or walk’

‘Interpretive signage with pictures and texts to help bring the place to life’

‘Improved lighting, solar technology an idea’

‘More effective management of itinerants and illegal camping’

‘Allowance for the homeless, it is not a matter of just moving them on’

‘Any development should factor in mosquito management, with Vesteys being considered a challenging area for complete management of mosquitoes given that it is flat and has low-‐lying areas’

Some people want Vesteys to be a dry (no alcohol) area and support the idea of no alcohol consumption at Vesteys Reserve. The Northern Territory Police hold the position that the

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current Vesteys Beach Public Restricted Area Exemptions are unworkable. This is on the basis that they currently ‘provide an opportunity for a select group to participate in a range of behaviours that impact on the public and social amenity of the area’.

The itinerant campers at Vesteys Reserve were consulted using the City of Darwin’s Safer City Program officers. The people who chose to comment said that more benches, another toilet block at the Ski Club end and a rain shelter would improve the quality of their stay at Vesteys Reserve.

Conversely, some stakeholders and community members expressed concern that improved amenity would attract more campers.

An historical vision for Vesteys Reserve includes:

‘Recognition and commemoration of the different layers of history of Vesteys Reserve and the surrounding area’

‘Commemoration of historical figures including World War 1 veterans’

‘The history should be showcased -‐ Aboriginal, meatworks, sailing and marine are themes to explore’

A cultural vision for Vesteys Reserve includes:

‘Recognition of the Aboriginal culture and connection to land and sea in and around the Reserve’

‘Aboriginal ranger program could be involved in security and maintenance of area’

‘Pursue the possibility of having Larrakia name BUNDILLA on a plaque at the BUNDILLA Larrakia site (next to Darwin Sailing Club)’

Proposals for Vesteys Reserve

A number of individual proposals were presented for the future use of Vesteys Reserve. Details of these are provided in the individual submissions, a summary is provided in Appendix 1.

The proposals include the following ideas:

• Surf Life Saving NT presence at Vesteys Reserve. • All weather pump track (off road bike skills). • Noiseless water sports activities such as cable skiing and stand up paddling etc. • Art or sculpture walking trails. • A community-‐based water recreational facility. • Recreational fishing platform, pontoon or jetty to increase safety for people fishing. • Sculptures park that links with the walkways and bike network. • A backpacker area for ‘legal’ camping, to stop overnight parking.

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• Schools in the area using the space as an ‘outdoor (learning) classroom’ to understand flora and fauna local to the area

• A low impact self drive accommodation area for tourists in the dry season. • Secure boat compound for Training Ship Darwin (Navy Cadets), next to the Darwin

Sailing Club. • Realignment of Atkins Road, as it currently cuts through Darwin Sailing Clubs boat

storage and beach area -‐ there are safety concerns. • Landscape architecture design competition could be explored if changes are

proposed for the Reserve in the future. • Water play -‐ water fountains / spouts -‐ under cover and shade. • A fenced off dog recreation area similar to what is currently at Marlows lagoon • Rectangular sports stadium. • Review of Council’s alcohol exemption regulations at Vesteys Reserve to address

anti social issues.

Next steps

This report has been prepared following an eight-‐week consultation process on experiences, values, views and opinions regarding Vesteys Reserve.

It is recommended that the next steps in relation to this consultation report are:

• Council consider the report, including the submissions made by community members and stakeholders.

• Council authorise the public release of the report by placing it on City of Darwin’s website, and authorising Michels Warren Munday to provide a copy to those who made a submission or requested to be kept informed.

• The next stage of the decision-‐making process on Vesteys Reserve be communicated back to the community and stakeholders, with due reference to the information gathered during this consultation process and how this guided Council’s decision-‐making.

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Appendix 1: Submissions Summary

Who Date How Submission Summary

The Gardens Resident 23/06/16 Phone call • Reserve to be taken under management of the Botanic Gardens.

• Vesteys lagoon provides a good habitat for flora and fauna. • Better walking and bike trails are needed. • The Reserve is currently unused and unmaintained, it needs

improvement. • No buildings on the Reserve.

Darwin Off Road Cyclist 27/06/16 Phone call • Consider building an all weather pump track on the Reserve.

Darwin Ski Club 5/07/16 Meeting • Concerned about anti social behaviour, public safety and high crime rate. Lighting is poor at night.

• Alcohol and substance abuse is a contributor. • The Reserve needs to be cleaned up and vegetation improved. • Noiseless recreational activities could enhance and activate the

Reserve -‐ ideas include cable ski development or paddle boarding on the lagoon.

• More bike tracks for children, improved walkways, better lighting, art spaces and trails to draw people into the area.

• Connect into Fannie Bay history walk and in between adjoining water sports clubs.

• Pop up cafes in peak times. • Use Reserve for local Fannie Bay events. • No high rise development.

Fannie Bay Community Club Precinct

6/07/16 & 12/08/16

Meeting and letter

• Joint submission from Darwin Ski Club, Darwin Sailing Club, Darwin Bowls and Social Club and Darwin Trailer Boat Club.

• View Vesteys area as future vibrant precinct offering recreation and family orientated activities.

• Recreational value needs to be improved -‐ ideas include better family areas with shade, cycling tracks, quiet water sports activities, fund raising opportunities, art or sculpture walks, better lighting, seating and walking tracks, water features, community garden, local events, annual art or sculpture competition.

• Possible location for community group office accommodation such as sea scouts, navy cadets, surf lifesaving, coast guard.

• Water based event at Vesteys Beach, Fannie Bay Festival. • The four clubs support the removal of the current licence

arrangements to a no Alcohol consumption area at Vesteys.

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Friends of East Point 7/07/16 Email and phone

• Park should remain as is and continues to be open to everyone.

• Darwin needs many open green spaces. • Trees and vegetation create their own microclimate. • Vesteys provides an important habitat for birds. • We need more trees and sea breezes and far less heat

generating surfaces and structures.

Surf Life Saving Northern Territory

14/07/16 & 12/08/16

Meeting and letter

• SLSNT is currently located in Aralia St Nightcliff. The current lease ends in 18 months, and with the space not meeting requirements SLSNT is looking for a new home.

• SLSNT request that consideration be given to SLSNT relocating to Vesteys Reserve.

• SLSNT require office and storage space, with potential for the building to have additional meeting space and/or café.

• This location would support SLSNT ability to maintain quick response times in a marine search and rescue emergency.

• Positioning SLSNT between the nearby water sports clubs offers many benefits.

• The presence of SLSNT at Vesteys Reserve would activate area, with lifeguard services on the beach and potential 24/7 presence, enhancing safety and security of area.

Local resident 14/07/16 Email • A sporting venue to accommodate ‘rectangular’ sport -‐ rugby league, rugby union, soccer, touch football etc.

Local resident 17/07/16 Email • Anti social issues are an issue that need to be addressed. • Improved grass area, seating and BBQ facilities would draw

more people in. • Commercial developments such as water parks and kiosks

would be detrimental.

Amateur Fisherman’s Association of the Northern Territory

19/07/16 Phone • Access to boat ramp important. • A recreational fishing platform, pontoon or jetty would

improve fishing safety. • More garbage bins are needed for fishing waste.

Darwin resident 19/07/16 Email • Military historian proposing the honouring at Vesteys Reserve of Captain Robert Lewis (1873-‐1916).

Fannie Bay resident 19/07/16 Meeting • Feels safe when walking at Vesteys Reserve, has done so for 20 years.

• Indigenous people camping at Reserve shouldn’t be moved on. • More bins are needed to address rubbish. • Activation is not necessary, enhancement of the natural

environment only, more trees and vegetation.

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• No private sector development on the Reserve.

Fannie Bay residents 20/07/16 Meeting • Ribbon of green between CBD and East Point needs to beretained and protected.

• The Reserve provides a good habitat for birds.• Traffic on Atkins Road is concerning.• Potential partnership between City of Darwin, CDU and local

schools to monitor birds and other environmental monitoring.• More environmental monitoring is needed so the science is

better understood.• Water quality is concerning with stormwater entering Vesteys

lagoon.• Indigenous people are part of the Reserve and should not

necessarily be moved on. Better lighting would improve safety.• Nothing highly visible should be built there.• Elevated pathways, mangrove planking and viewing platforms

are an idea.• Themed playgrounds -‐ linked to history.• Remote control boat facility could work on lagoon.• Weed management needed.

Darwin resident 21/07/16 City of Darwin Facebook

• It’s a burial ground.

Planning Action Network (PLAN)

27/07/16 & 15/08/16

Meeting and email (with bird list attached)

• Seeking a balance between planning decisions in the NT,ensuring sustainability for the community.

• Keep the Reserve natural, local knowledge is important, birdlife is significant and must be protected.

• Trees and vegetation are important, migrating birds in the areaare varied.

• Drainage changes in the past have reduced the number ofbirds visiting the area.

• Crime is a concern with better lighting a solution. Betterpolicing of antisocial behaviour also needed.

• No major development at Vesteys Reserve.• Bird list provided.

Darwin resident 27/07/16 Phone • Turn it into Lake Alexander II.• Grass the area, put BBQs and toilets in.• Current issues with Indigenous people there concerning.• Revegetate the area, dredge the lagoon to clean it up.

Chamber of Commerce 27/07/16 Meeting • Lighting would improve safety -‐ solar powered technology.• Improved access and signage.

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• Green the area.• Illegal campers spoil amenity of the area.• Pop up vans could activate the area.• More tourist attractions / experiences are needed in Darwin to

bring visitors back.

Darwin Outrigger Canoe Club

28/07/16 Letter • The Reserve should be developed into a community-‐basedwater recreational facility.

• Outrigger canoeing requires flat water at least 2 m deep.• Other sports that could benefit from the development include

outrigging, dragon boating, water skiing, sailing, triathlon andstand up paddle boarders.

Local resident and member of Wildcare NT Inc and member of CDU Animal Ethics Committee

28/07/16, 5/08/16, 12/08/16

Emails • Any decisions regarding Vesteys Reserve should consider thewider Darwin area, to see the site’s relationship to other greenspaces.

• Australia a world leader in species depletion, a major causebeing habitat destruction.

• Darwin has an amazing array of bird species and terrestrial andsea life.

• Community health is dependent on the natural environmentand enhancement of Vesteys Reserve should recognise this.

• A recent walk through the Reserve observed a bird count of 20,and palms, mangroves, trees and other flora flourishing.

• The Reserve is part of a green belt from the Botanical Gardensto Lee Point and beyond to Buffalo Creek and should beconsidered as part of this whole.

• A credible account of flora and fauna at the Reserve is neededbefore a decision occurs about its future. Locating originallandscape plans would be beneficial.

• A refuge area (island) for birds would provide protection fromferal cats and unleashed dogs.

• Opposed to more built environment, bike tracks and a facilityfor unleashed dogs.

• Better lighting for the immediate foreshore area; pop upactivities, signage giving information on natural and culturalsignificance of area.

• Aboriginal ranger program.• Experimental planting boxes, an eagle / osprey platform.• Experimental sculptural plinths.

Alderman Robin Knox 30/07/16 Email • Remove Council’s alcohol exemption area and conduct morepatrols.

Training Ship Darwin, 30/07/16 Email • Wish to secure a boat compound for TS Darwin at Vesteys

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Australian Navy Cadets Beach, adjacent to the Darwin Sailing Club.

Fannie Bay Resident 1/08/16 Email • Leave Reserve as it is thank you. Darwin fauna has suffered enough.

Local resident and excavated the lagoon in the 1980s

2/08/16 Meeting • The creek was part of the design of the lagoon, to allow tidal flushing. Not enough tidal movement to effectively flush out lagoon.

• The mangroves along the creek and lagoon were replanted from another area of Darwin.

• The original design was a lagoon at around 1.5 metres deep. • No traps for the storm water run off into lagoon are affecting

waterway health. • Unlicensed café or pop up vans could work at activating

Vesteys.

Bicycle NT 2/08/16 Phone • High cycling use through Vesteys Reserve, linked to broader cycling network.

• Improved cycling paths would be good, along with bike racks, which would promote cyclists to stop.

Landcare NT 3/08/16 Email • Opportunity to set up a Landcare group to help care for Vesteys Reserve if there is sufficient interest from the local community.

Darwin Sailing Club 4/08/16 & 10/08/16

Letter and meeting

• Realignment of Atkins Road, safety concerns that the road cuts through the beach area and boat yard.

• Antisocial behaviour near club boundary, significant costs to club to maintain security fencing with break ins ongoing.

Local resident 4/08/16 Letter • Keep Vesteys Reserve as it is -‐ trees, singing birds and beautiful sea breezes are calming and revitalising.

• More paths to give extra access to some of the unused space.

Fannie Bay resident 5/08/16 Email • Concerned about the development of Vesteys Reserve. • The area is beautiful as it is. • Main issue is Indigenous campers, resulting in fewer visitations

from families because of anti social behaviour. • The Police need to enforce the no camping or sleeping

overnight. • Option to zone this area no alcohol permitted. This would

need to be enforced.

Resident 8/08/16 Email • Values include open space, semi-‐natural environment, habitat for birds, recreational fishing in the lake.

• It is a living area for the homeless; this needs to be taken into

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account for future planning. It can be disturbing with litter, noise and hygiene problems. However, this resident tolerates this given his feelings of being lucky compared to the homeless.

Resident (landscape architect)

8/08/16 Email • Ecosystems did the original plan for Vesteys Reserve. • Landscape architecture / design competition could be held for

this site. Support from the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects would need to be sought.

Local resident 8/08/16 Email • Vesteys Reserve should be left as it is. That includes the local Indigenous people who reside there.

• No built environment at Vesteys Reserve.

Fannie Bay resident 8/08/16 Email • Indigenous camping makes the Reserve undesirable to visit, with rubbish and mess.

• Unsafe with fights breaking out, the Darwin Sailing Club often gets broken into and boats are slept in and damaged.

• Better fencing is needed to stop access into the area. • People are drinking 100m from a licenced premise but police

do not move them on. • A beautification program would only work if the itinerants are

moved -‐ a coffee shop and playground and water park would be lovely.

Fannie Bay History & Heritage Society

9/08/16 Letter • Current use includes sunset, surf skis, local residents walking, Aboriginal people, dog walkers.

• Values include birdlife, the natural environment and the peace and harmony of the place.

• Concerns include poor vegetation, itinerants, rubbish. • Vision includes local events, interpretive signage, improved

lighting, more effective management of itinerants and rubbish.

Ludmilla resident 12/08/16 Meeting • Do not sanitise Vesteys Reserve, an untouched natural environment is precious.

• Social issues are a problem, but people should not be ‘moved on’.

• We should be asking Aboriginal people for their opinion. • No development at Vesteys.

Local resident 10/08/16 Email • Large palms near bowls club are not native to Darwin. • ‘Place-‐making’ is a key concept. • Local vegetation should be encouraged back into the Reserve.

Vesteys could become a great place to observe and enjoy natural seasonal re-‐leafing, flowering and seeding.

• More picnic spaces.

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• No large irrigated lawn area, giant shade structures or plastic playgrounds.

• An adventure playground / nature playground could work. • Interpretive signage. • Off-‐road bike track set in the right location and cycle pathways

could work at Vesteys.

Local resident 10/08/16 Email • Larrakia name BUNDILLA on a plaque at the BUNDILLA LARRAKIA SITE next to the Darwin Sailing Club.

Urban Development Institute Australia, Northern Territory

10/08/16 Meeting • Green space is valuable within an urban environment. • Native vegetation should be preserved as much as possible.

Darwin Crystal Lagoon 10/08/16 Email • Proposal for a crystal lagoon to be developed at Vesteys Reserve.

• Other potential locations across Darwin are included.

Department of Health 11/08/16 Email • Over the last 15 years the NTG and City of Darwin have worked to fix the drainage issues at Vesteys Reserve and fill low lying depressions, to assist controlling mosquitoes.

• At present the mosquito breeding sites that remain are mostly located in the low lying area between East Point Road and the edge of the lagoon.

• The remaining mosquito breeding sites need to be filled to minimise the need for routine mosquito control.

• Future planning should consider better maintenance of the surrounds to address mosquito-‐breeding sites.

Life member Darwin Sailing Club

11/08/16 Email • Concerned about anti social behaviour at Vesteys, it is dangerous and unpleasant.

• Atkins Road needs to be a cul-‐de-‐sac to address traffic issues.

Northern Territory Planning Commission

15/08/16 Letter • Vesteys Reserve is an important part of the coastal foreshore area within Darwin’s inner suburbs.

• The Darwin Inner Suburbs Area Plan identifies that improvements to Vesteys Reserve are to remain consistent with its current zoning, Zone PS.

• Appropriate enhancements to the Reserve could be through installation of amenities such as BBQ areas, seating, shading and toilets. Lighting could also be improved.

• Any development should maintain the continuous green landscaped setting of the foreshore.

Local resident 15/08/16 Email • Opportunity for a Wildlife Education Sanctuary. • Opportunity for partnership with nearby schools and NT

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curriculum. • Information on mangrove species in area. • Bird species are varied; vegetation should be planted at the

Reserve to foster this, along with nesting poles and boxes.

Darwin High School 16/08/16 Email • Pleased that future enhancements will be consistent with its current zoning as public open space.

• Opportunity for the area to be enhanced for education purposes.

• DHS has a special interest in looking for ways to make best use of their proximity to eco systems.

• Welcome the opportunity to work in partnership with the City of Darwin to consider how Vesteys Reserve could include facilities that better support secondary aged students.

• Opportunities to include areas for recreational activities that can be utilised for physical and outdoor education courses.

Parap Primary School 17/08/16 Letter • Collective input from local schools would benefit the process of planning for the future of Vesteys.

• The Reserve could be linked with educative outcomes, ranging from creating an outdoor learning space, or creating an education program related to wildlife in the area, through to a broader project that may serve young people in the community beyond school groups.

Local resident 20/07/16 & 19/08/16

Meeting and letter

• The volume of public space on our city foreshores is a stand out advantage that Darwin holds over many cities with water frontage. Vesteys reserve remains an important linkage along the city coastline. The bike / walking track that enters near the sailing club and extends through Vesteys Beach is a fantastic part of the public infrastructure.

• There are a number of negatives currently with Vesteys which include, large areas not maintained during the wet, itinerants, litter, damage by itinerants and vandals, boat ramp not utilised to potential, lack of lighting and the area is used by campervans due to lack of other options for travellers.

• Vision for future upgrade of Vesteys for potential development low impact self drive accommodation with basic facilities (power, bathroom, laundry) including minimal footprint building for small café and caretaker depot. Walking tracks, landscaping and improved lighting in area.

Northern Territory Police 22/08/16 Email • There are number of negative social behaviours which are unworkable, i.e. excessive alcohol consumption, sleeping in public areas, violent behaviour, rubbish and vandalism. These

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have an impact on the broader community in that families do not frequent this area due to these behaviours.

• The removal of the Restricted Public Area Exemption for Vesteys Beach would provide Police with more options and flexibility to better deal with these negative behaviours. Other Public Restricted Area Exemptions across Darwin have been less problematic to Police.

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Appendix 2: Survey Data Report

Survey

Q1 Address

Q1. Where do you live?

Suburb Response count Response per cent

Fannie Bay 85 21.1%

Parap 54 13.4%

The Gardens 10 2.5%

Stuart Park 21 5.2%

Darwin CBD 42 10.4%

Greater Darwin 129 32%

Palmerston 25 6.2%

Rural 26 6.5%

Northern Territory (Other) 6 1.5%

Australia (Other) 5 1.3%

Overseas 0 0

answered question 403

skipped question 2

Q2 Work

Q2. Where do you work?

Suburb Response count Response per cent

Darwin CBD 187 47.6%

Greater Darwin 150 38.2%

Palmerston 22 5.6%

Rural 10 2.5%

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Northern Territory (Other) 12 3.1%

Australia (Other) 11 2.8%

Overseas 1 0.3%


skipped question 12

Q3 Visiting Vesteys Reserve

Q3. Do you visit Vesteys Reserve?

Response count Response per cent

Yes 341 85%

No 59 15%

Not sure 3 0.7%


skipped question 2

85%

14%

1%

Do you visit Vesteys Reserve? Yes No Not sure

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Q4 Frequency

Q4. If yes, how often?


Daily 28 7.8%

Several times a week 64 17.9%

Weekly 87 24.4%

Monthly 93 26.1%

Rarely 85 23.8%


skipped question 48

7.80%

17.90%

24.40%

26.10%

23.80%

Daily

Several \mes a week

Weekly

Monthly

Rarely

If yes, how o\en?

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Q5 Activity

Q5. If yes, what do you do when you visit Vesteys Reserve?


Walking 209 63.1%

Jogging 50 15.1%

Cycling 132 40%

Walking dogs 87 26.3%

Ball games 11 3.3%

Picnicking 55 16.6%

Watching the sunset 161 48.6%

Bird watching 54 16.3%

Landcare or other environmental activities 19 5.7%

Cultural activities 10 3%


skipped question 74

Response text

Drive through and look at the sea

Sailing

Sailing and boating

I usually pick up the plastic bags and litter as it is a disgrace. Mindill beautiful and Lake Alexander as well. Why are itinerants and backpackers moved on at other locations but not disturbed at Vesteys?

Maintain as nature as the main feature. A sanctuary for well being in our neighbourhood.

Enjoy the beauty of our fabulous harbour and to get from a to b.

Sailing

Enjoying nature in general

Walk through on the way to somewhere else

Swim at the beach

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When in Darwin -‐ live remote so go there regularly when I'm there

Sailing/boating from Darwin Sailing Club

Go to Trailer Boat club

Drive past week days on my way to work so I can look at the sea view

Boating looking for dugongs, turtles and dolphins

Driving

Peace and tranquillity

Check the water conditions before boating, drive through on way to ski club, drive visitors to see area

Working

Sailing and Boat Repairs on adjacent boat yard

I was cycling but was nearly attacked by aboriginal itinerant and reported the incident to the police and since then I avoid the place

Beach

Fishing in lake

Also walk around on the way to Sailing Club

Sailing

Turtle release

Fireworks territory day

Play equipment

I mainly enjoy looking into the reserve as I drive my child in/from school nearby (Darwin High). Sometimes I stop & walk the dog.

Enjoy the fact it is open space without a 'built' environment

Showing Family & Friends around

Drive through it

Drawing, sketching

Occasionally picnicking

Don't go there as seedy characters currently hang out there.

Fishing

I use the road way as an alternative route so that I can view the ocean, parkland and the wildlife therein

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Sailing from adjacent Sailing Club

SAILING

We often have our lunch there. It is a great place to stop and relax and take in the sea views.

Sailing

Photography

Note, people use the lake for fishing (from the bridge) and aboriginal people collected ‘longbum’ mangrove snails for eating.

Drive along or walk along the reserve on the way to the bowls club

Watch the tides come and go, look at the trees, watch the seasons of flowering with the trees and the birds eating from the trees, watch the fish, look at the native birds in the water -‐ there is so so much to look at, just look, it is the most wonderful magic place to be.

Orienteering

I drive through the area every morning on my way to work

Working -‐ Darwin Sailing Club

I ride through the reserve on my way to and from work

Exercise activities

Enjoy the serenity of the lake and surrounding areas, check for wildlife etc.

Sailing

Driving

Sit in the car and look at the beach, sometime take my lunch.

Rarely

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Q6 Negative aspects of Vesteys Reserve

Q6. What are the factors that stop you from visiting the Reserve or bother you about the reserve?


I don’t live nearby 47 15.8%

I don’t feel safe 133 45%

Poor amenity – unclean, rubbish 202 68%

Illegal camping nearby 194 65.3%

Midgies and mozzies 48 16.2%

Poor access 24 8.1%

I don’t know where it is 6 2%


skipped question 108

Response text

Lighting at night

Aboriginals loitering, swearing, defecating etc.

Badly maintained (trees especially), poor parking surfaces, no lighting

poor beach access/lack of regular maintenance with tall weeds encroaching on the path at certain times of the year/ needs a landscape master plan

That it doesn't have its True Name highly suggest consultation with the Traditional Owners.

I HATE THE NAME

Besides a few chairs there isn't much there. It never feels safe or a place to go if you're local.

Sail with Darwin Sailing Club, Regatta Days

It is unsafe once the sun goes down as plenty of gay people head to this area to hook up, I have seen multiple times people having sex in the car park -‐ it is disgusting and has turned me off the area

People sleeping on mattresses and using trees as toilets. drunken behaviour, rubbish,

Poor amenity and filing unsafe because the campers are not moved on by the council, even when there are more and more signs about illegal camping going up. WE do go to the reserve. Reclaim Vesteys for everyone but don't change its natural character

Nothing stops me day or night.

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Packing, Unloading and Reloading Sailing Equipment and Cadets

At certain times of the day e.g. evening, I do not feel safe there.

Glass everywhere giving you flat tyres

anti-‐social behaviour

Poor lighting for cyclists at night. Poor weed management and lack of native veg.

Why all those non-‐native palms when Livistonas would work?

None

Poor facilities, needs a cafe and other facilities

The fact that I had to buy a home in a cheaper area however, I have over 30 years of memories and cultural value there. Please leave it alone. Don't turn Darwin into just another crappy Australian city.

There is nothing notable/special about it for people to go there over another reserve

Drunken itinerants

Indigenous and long grasser anti social behaviour, violence, rubbish everywhere and general poor state of the area due to long grasser occupancy. Can't believe it was not an option to select!

Nothing really. Itinerants leaving rubbish is an issue. Also seeing the creeps picking up itinerants is not pleasant.

It is beautiful, leave it alone

I was walking through today and had a bottle thrown at me from a long grassier. I will not be walking there again until the place is cleaned up and I feel safe.

The homeless people that drink and cause trouble there near the playground

It's great as it is

there aren't good reasons to go there

Its unsafe, its full of drunk/drugged itinerant people. There is rubbish everywhere. East Point is a reserve also and there is no comparison between the two. Vesteys reserve would be a lovely spot but as it is no way.

I have not lived in Darwin since 2003, but I hope to return

A lot of drunk aborigines in large groups

Unappealing

Don't get the chance

I don’t enjoy seeing drunk people shouting, fighting misbehaving and fornicating.

The many local camps set up there. They never are rude or make me feel unsafe however the rubbish is appalling

Drinkers

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I'm very much bothered by the itinerants and their drug habits

The disgusting mess left by homeless people and lack of clean seating, BBQ facilities or children play facilities.

Loitering

Aboriginals drinking, fighting, sleeping, littering defecating etc.

Too far to walk. When we move closer I thought I'd walk there, maybe with the dog

Drunk Indigenous people

The results of poverty and lack of housing are a social problem that bother me and are visible in the reserve. The inequity in our society should bother all of us. I think camping there should be supported with amenity and not 'banned'.

Itinerants leave rubbish everyone. It's like a filthy town camp.

The fact that DCC have allowed it to turn into a town camp. The rubbish. The extreme antisocial behaviour & the inability to use any facilities there (BBQ, seating etc.) due to human excrement, drinks & itinerants occupying the area.

Long Fraser frequenting the area

Nothing it's fine

Lighting

Long grassers intoxicated behaviour, hum bugging,

Very little to do there

None

Paths often broken, in Wet underwater; weed infestations; sections of park are too densely treed so visibility of walking paths is obscured from roads (contributes to feeling unsafe

Itinerants are by far and away the biggest problem. More lighting. More BBQ's. Decent playground.

Poor cycle path continuation

Often not a friendly environment-‐ a lot of loud drunken behaviour-‐ definitely wouldn’t go there after dark.

Just don’t like the look of the area.

Not much to do there

Itinerants hanging around make the average goer feel unsafe

Drunken people loitering

Indigenous unrest

Its a known hang out for homosexual men

Play equipment is rundown

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Nothing really there to draw and make people want to visit and stay

Itinerant activity and other antisocial behaviour

Not enough facilities to interest me in visiting more frequently.

Poor amenity -‐ muddy, doesn’t look appealing

Poor design, no activity, poorly maintained

I didn't know about it or what was there, although I drive by often.

Get dark very quickly at dusk -‐ no good lighting

The beach is ugly. The playground is not maintained.

Play equipment in poor order and no shelter. Too many itinerants and free campers. Don't feel safe or that I won't be harassed.

None

Drunk itinerants yelling, humbugging, fighting and making a mess make it an anti-‐social place for the general public

I only feel safe to go to the lake when I'm with someone. Even the beach area makes me feel uneasy with the drunks around

Antisocial behaviour, a lot of people sleep out in the open and drink alcohol and don't clean up their rubbish and don't use the toilet facilities

None of the above

None

Abusive behaviour from drunks and sexual predators

Drunks hanging around and long grassers

Anti social activity

Drunk itinerants and idiots who wreck it for others

Nothing stops me. I like it the way it is

Sometimes the public toilets are not functioning, and at times there is a lot of rubbish lying around

Range of other things to do

There is nothing there that I can't do closer to where I live. There is nothing particularly different except for the lake area.

Constantly being hum bugged by itinerants when ever you park up, drinkers making a scene, leaving all their belongings hanging out all over the place and leaving a disgusting mess.

Lack of engaging play equipment for children

No factors, though lights at night would improve my access at night

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No factors stop me visiting. Although I would not feel safe after about 6.15pm and would not ever go there alone.

Efforts to vegetate it over the years seem to have failed due to fires. Hence its bare in large areas

Too many long grassers, drinking, making a mess, fighting, sleeping

It is a bit of an out of the way area frequented by a number of itinerants which makes it not an attractive and safe place to visit. It is a beautiful area that I enjoy driving by, but my family and I have never stopped by to make use of the area. It is often full of litter and iBooks unclean. Not a place I would frequent with my family in its current state.

During the Wet there have been times when some paths have become very slippery with green slime and a hazard to walkers.

Nothing there to do and itinerants tend to congregate there which has lead to anti social behaviour that has turned me away from jogging through the Reserve.

Itinerant’s camp regularly over night, a lot of fighting and rubbish, please stop antisocial behaviour, which translates into nearby suburbs!!!

Feel safe during the day but not after sunset

Nothing I want to do there

The aboriginal factor is disgusting along the beach front

Prostitution

No attractions

Nil, the long grassers can make me feel uncomfortable, seeing their homelessness and consequences

It's boring

NOTHING THAT APPEALS OR IS INTERESTING

Mostly it's that it's not clean and people are illegally camping there-‐ it's disgraceful actually

Drunken itinerants and their rubbish and behaviour

Nothing stops me visiting Vesteys, I love it very much.

Itinerants dominate the area, fighting, gambling, drinking and there have been rapes reported in the news. It does not feel safe or welcoming for local residents.

Intoxicated, violent, disrespectful, quarrelsome itinerants who verbally abuse passers by, my staff and members of the Club I work in, trespass onto the site during and outside operating hours, cause damage to the Club and/or property of Club I work at adjacent to Vesteys Beach

There is nothing to do at Vesteys reserve

There isn't any reason for me to go there

Vesteys and East Point reserves poorly maintained at present

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There is nothing there. Why not have some limited commercial activity that attracts visitation.

It doesn't feeling welcoming, often dirty and people sleeping there. I just drive by, may stop and look at the beach, but I stay in my car.

The only times I've been, there have been drunk indigenous people which makes me feel unsafe (being a young female). It's a waste of a beautiful location that could be better used/made available by the public with nicer facilities or a safe environment.

Q7 Importance of Vesteys Reserve

Q7. Is Vesteys Reserve important to you?


Yes 337 83.4%

No 26 6.4%

Not sure 41 10.2%


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I don't live nearby

I don't feel safe

Poor amenity -‐ unclean, rubbish

Illegal camping nearby

Midgies and mozzies

Poor access

I don't know where it is

What are the factors that stop you from visiWng the Reserve, or bother you about the Reserve?

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Q8 Why?

Q8. If yes, why is Vesteys Reserve important to you?

Response text

A largish semi-‐natural open space to enjoy near home, let the dog off-‐leash and enjoy outdoors

I like that my home is so close to natural surroundings

It complements the coastline and is visited by migratory birds such as Oriental Cuckoo. Unfortunately the very poor management of the grassland surrounding the lagoon has meant that the previously common water edge birds such as crakes and rails are no longer there.

It's a pretty lagoon and important ecosystem.

Proximity to the coast and its natural surroundings

It has a rich history. It is a relatively undisturbed 'green' area. It is a good site for birding. Any future development should be respectful of these values.

It is a prime place of Darwin. Lovely foreshore, probably the best situated part of Darwin's foreshore.

It's an open space with a lake (although you wouldn't know from the road), and good paths for walking. It's attractive, gives access to the sea, it's good for geography field trips, it is a good location for aboriginal people visiting Darwin (although I wish more would pick up their rubbish).

Significant area of open space in an area with a growing population/increased density Connects to East Point reserve and beach Great bird habitat

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Is Vesteys Reserve important to you?

Yes

No

Not sure

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It is part of the green belt in inner Darwin -‐ important for spatial, aesthetic and environmental reasons -‐ it's part of the old Darwin that is fast disappearing

Beautiful patch of bush and Untouched nature in what is a rapidly gentrifying and developing area. These green pockets are crucial to the liveability of Darwin.

Gives me easier access to the ocean. Age and health factor

Because it's an important Larrakia site.

I see it as a great opportunity, fantastic spot yet to be developed.

Close to home, easy to get to, great beach access for boats with its 4 ramps, one of very few beaches in Darwin like it

Darwin has a limited number of public beachfront recreational sites and Vesteys fills this category.

Community

It is an iconic spot to enjoy the beauty of the Territory -‐ a nice little walking track and beautiful to drive along on my way to the Mindil Markets

A great beach being wasted. The land needs to be developed, cafes to attract people

Waste of valuable land has so much potential to be made a useful place for the community to enjoy.

Access to ocean. Exercise

it is on our doorstep. the entrance to our beautiful bay. designed as a recreation area for all to enjoy. strolling with young children and babies in prams. cannot use the swings or picnic our use the bbq as itinerants there. area being abused. why are campers moved on elsewhere and not at Vesteys? I pick up rubbish on my visits.

Open space

Historical, proximity and beachfront location, connection with Sailing Club, Trailer boat, and Ski Club

I think it is in a great location and has potential. Would be nice to see it more user friendly.

Beautiful part of Darwin and should be utilised more by council and other community groups.

history and heritage A SANCTUARY IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD ONE OF OUR LAST OPEN SPACES WE NEED TO PRESERVE. full of trees that are shady and amazing to walk under Part of foreshore and has depth of space AND CELEBRATES NATURE .

It is a beautiful reserve with wildlife, views and with historical importance. Please do not bring in laws that will further imprison the first owners of this land. When I came to Darwin i was told not to be out before or after dark in this area. I do it almost daily and have found if you respect a person mostly this is returned unconditionally. Please do not bring in restricted alcohol laws.

It is an open green space with coastal mangroves and a salt-‐water lake; it is a refuge for Magpie Geese escaping the hunting season late in the year. people walk their pet dogs in the area.

Must preserve open spaces around Darwin, especially near the foreshore. No further development needed.

It has the potential to be a lovely community park. I believe this may have been the original aim. It is well situated to

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the beach, coastal walk and nearby ski/yacht clubs. I use it as part of my exercise routine with my dog. However, if it were cleaned up I would definitely spend more time there. The current antisocial activity in this area spills onto the beach as well.

The thing I love most about the space is that it is mostly untouched. I like that it's simple, I feel free and enjoy looking at the open parklands. It's one of the few places that have water i.e. tap and shower to wash dogs/people after playing on the beach. I love how the walking track is wide, I love looking at the lagoon and the ocean.

This is a great place to relax and watch the kids sailing and families together outdoors

rare natural area

It's such a beautiful location that is going to waste. Disappointing and unsafe to jog/ride along there. Poor/unsafe connection with existing bike paths between east point and Mindil beach. Unclean and no facilities

Has important heritage, cultural and natural values. It is a haven for wildlife in the urban environment. Has remnant vegetation that should be protected.

It’s a beautiful part of Darwin that has been over run by itinerants and their endless amount of rubbish. I am against any development in this area

Connectivity between the city, Mindil and east point. It has the potential to be a fantastic running and cycling track along the beach front but it too littered and too much illegal camping to be enjoyable and don't feel safe.

Community green space that can be used, enjoyed and shared.

Should be retained as a public recreational area; incorporating Mindil Beach & Botanical Gardens.

I was born in Darwin and have been coming to Vesteys for years, we live in Knight St, growing up so we had many adventure. I love walking through now looking at the wildlife, bird and the mangroves, natural bush and water it so relaxing.

Green space, bike paths connecting north and south, wildlife habitat, nice beach and good for watching sunsets

It provides green open space for the community and is an attractive location close to Darwin city (not found in many cities).

A beautiful natural resource.

It is an important place historically and it is a beautiful natural place located adjacent to an iconic beach. It is also an important thoroughfare for cyclists riding from ski club/museum to Nightcliff/northern suburbs.

It's a great public area and a nice way to walk to the museum etc. from Parap

Beautiful harbour side location for enjoying Darwin.

Because it provides a public area for community events in a nice location.

It's close to Darwin CBD, fertile, a nice space between houses in Fannie Bay and the Sailing, Ski, Bowling and Trailer Boat clubs.

Open space as native plant and animal habitat, absence of formal recreation like oval or courts, magpie goose refuge in the city in hunting season, variety of habitats present, low-‐key in low-‐lying area THINK sea-‐level rising don't waste

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$ on permanent buildings in flood-‐prone area

open green space (just returned from work in Singapore and the effort they put into plant life!)

It is a green space

Should be developed to provide some entertainment facilities, cafe/ restaurant , licensed bar to enjoy the sunsets and view

Please see above comments. I might be 44 however, don't write me off as "old folk". Bet many of you "monkeys" haven't lived and worked in foreign lands. Please try to appreciate how special our home is. Don't sell it out for your own egotistical or career gratification. Darwin is incredibly rich in cultural history, from Aboriginal to Anglo and all cultures throughout the alphabet. Value it.

It could be a lovely place to bird watch and see the sunset.

Potentially a fantastic community amenity for locals and visitors, but currently a haven for indigenous long grassers. Great location to meet with family and friends to enjoy Darwin harbour.

We need family recreational space that is free.

Live and work close by. Use it almost daily. Great spot for dog socialising as lots of people seem to take their dogs to this beach. It’s a bit rocky for swimming and launching marine recreation equipment so is normally a bit quieter than other beaches and therefore suits dog walkers.

Limited green spaces existing in city.

Beach near home

It is a lovely place to walk, safe for kids to play , great for walking the dogs . Great sunsets, close to home.

I live in Cullen bay and enjoy the walk along the coastline up to east point. I have had a number of incidents now with people illegally camping and drinking in the area so will now walk along east point road to avoid the beach area. It's an absolute disgrace the way it is being utilised currently and totally unacceptable for a woman walking on her own. Something needs to be done urgently to address the issues there.

I am a keen birder and regularly take international and Australian birders to Vesteys beach because of the beach and mangrove/grassland habitats.

It's a prime location with water access

All open space in a built up area is important I live in the tropics and cool outside areas should be kept.

It is natural space with good walking beach. It is wonderful that it is a public space.

The reserve is important to me because of it is in close proximity to my home.

It has the potential to enhance the whole area with a facility that is surrounded by open living and clean air without impinging on established residents.

Public open space that council should do more to care for, this space needs irrigation badly, green it up plant more shrubs and clean it up.???

I think it is well positioned to be a nice recreation area. Places such as Vesteys beach should be preserved for public

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use.

It's a natural fairly untouched piece of Darwin. Not overdeveloped or commercial. You can have a quiet experience there. I like that indigenous people feel they can hang out there.

A fabulous recreation area, in need of some attention however.

Important to maintain a park type place on the foreshore

Green belts and trees generally have a low value by DCC. A concerted effort by NTG and DCC is needed to beautify and upgrade wherever possible.

Open green space is getting rare around Darwin. Local plants, animals and birds will only be here if we provide the right habitat. We need to set aside places for passive recreation, not just organised activities like tennis.

The green space between the Sailing club and the ski club has always existed in my memory. It is a good space, improved by the creation of the saltwater lake.

It’s a local area to me that I would like to be able to visit and enjoy. As it is I will not be visiting it.

Undeveloped

It's an enjoyable part of Darwin's coastline. I enjoy walking there.

Historical significance, and an opportunity to recognise a Territorian who has not previously been honoured.

It's good having green space close to the water walking distance from my house

Any outdoor spaces, natural reserve and opportunity for families to spend time in nature should be important

It's natural undeveloped

I like the green space, the lake when I drive along East Point Rd. The history of area. Like the bridge to ski club when riding or walking.

It would be more important if it wasn't a repository for people who behave in an antisocial manner

Seaside parks are rare and valuable

Green space in cities, especially growing ones, increase cultural and environmental awareness, and can send a city either the bad way like Gladstone or a better way like Melbourne or Cairns

Its one of the few natural reserves along the Fannie Bay/ Middle Beach area within walking distance from our pensioner unit. We enjoy walking along the pathways listening and seeing our bird life and animals waking up for another day in this beautiful area. The only downfall in this area is the rubbish, noise and drunk fighting by the aboriginals camping there every day. Many parents won’t take their children to this area for that reason. This is a real shame for such a lovely area.

It is important to have nature reserves within the city and suburbs, for lifestyle balance, mental health and especially for those families who can't drive out of town to enjoy natural environs.

We used to live very close to the reserve, and would have used it much more often if it felt more safe and welcoming. In it's current state it is underutilised.

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its open space

Great spot for walking the dogs

It is not crowded and very natural. I like that it has been left 'mostly' in touched. It is one of the few places you can have dogs off leash and enjoy. Casuarina is often crowded with dog lovers as it is one of few beach areas we can enjoy

Because it potentially could be a really nice reserve

Could be utilized better

Its good public land

With David Tollner's input, green spaces have been ridiculously attacked. A growing city, Darwin needs MORE green spaces, not less. Don't attack this one.

I use the area for various reasons including access on to the beach for sailing and with friends to access sailing vessels and just walking/relaxation. I am a DSC Member

It's a prime area that is currently dirty and un inviting. It's close to my home. It has the potential to be as nice as easy point reserve, the esplanade, water front or night cliff foreshore.

It's a great spot and links to many other parts

A natural environment close to the city with wildlife, bird life and beach

Could be a great recreation area for families etc.

The stand of Palm trees The billabong!!! The shorebirds. The proximity to the city. The walking. It is unique as it is.

I like it

It is beautiful.

It's been apart of my Darwin lifestyle activity since 1980's

Open reserve area in a city that seems to be giving up such space for multi story development

It's a lovely public space in a beautiful garden city. These spaces should be preserved and built in to new developments spaces. We need our green ways.

Somewhere quiet I can go to have my lunch

Or could be a beautiful community space

Because it is a beautiful place to go to relax and unwind, exercise and spend tie with family

It's one of a few natural beautiful open spaces available to be used & enjoyed by the community & visitors to the NT. We would like to continue to visit it on a daily basis.

It has amazing view of the harbour, a nice little man made lake, which could be nice to walk around, big trees for shade etc.. Basically it has everything for it to be a nice family friendly area however it has been taken over by itinerants and they are unfriendly towards the general public... if not outright rude and aggressive

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It is a nice area near my work; however, it seems like more could be done with it

Great public open space near beach

Great community space

It is relatively undeveloped land, quite picturesque, close to the centre of Darwin

Part of Darwin and where I grew up. Offers kids a touch of nature to explore in a CBD -‐ rare in most cities

It's a lovely green area close to the city that many people use to exercise, picnic or simply gather their thoughts

It is bird habitat and it is a sediment basin for treating runoff

Slowly there is more development along the foreshore, and that is OK however it makes this space more special because it remains so natural and enables my kids and I to have amazing experiences such as when the tide comes in, fishing, manta ray watching etc.

It is one of a diminishing number of green spaces in Darwin near the suburban areas.

Because it is great public space that should be used & patrolled more

Too little green space in Darwin. Historical connections. Opportunity for public connection to beach side flora, birds, and an opportunity to see and experience nature. Opportunity to walk dogs in a pleasant space unhindered by traffic.

Reserves are important for wildlife and offer relief from urban sprawl

It's a local area of ecological importance as well as one of the few open untouched spaces left to enjoy.

It's easy to access and generally enjoyable and relaxing. Not too many people either!

The reserve is important because it is a piece of natural foreshore, which provides a living environment for aquatic and bird life. It is nice to wander along the paths through the parkland of the reserve and end up at Vesteys Beach for a sunset.

Rare coastal reserve, open space with huge potential for community development. I would like to see a safe swimming area explored there. Children's activities, beach cafe etc...

It's peaceful and a part of my walk up to east point

It is part of a wonderful green belt along our Harbour Foreshore

Because it's old Darwin and still makes me like the place I moved to 12 years ago.

I walk at vestry's every day> It could be a lovely spot to have a evening picnic If it was clean and safe

Important part of Green Belt from City to East Point Reserve; important fauna refuge (esp. birds, insects); historical associations; recreational amenity/potential.

It is a lovely place to walk and exercise and I would stay and utilize playgrounds and BBQ facilities. The view out over the harbour is fantastic. It could be a beautiful location. BUT it is completely and utterly spoiled by disgusting abusive feral itinerants who need to be cleared out! There is no point wasting money on upgrades and changes unless it is made safer and something is done to remove this blight on our local area.

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public coastline

Top location

the community needs public spaces to be preserved in view of the increasing density of housing and the smaller allotments, together with the growing population.

It is part of a beautiful beach / nature area that should be able to be enjoyed at any time safely by families and visitors to Darwin. We need to ensure areas like this are promoted and leave good impressions on those that use them to help improve Darwin’s reputation.

Its in the city and un developed

It is an important ecological system that needs to be preserved

I went to Darwin High school in the mid to late 1970's and remember participating in school based excursions and surveys of the area.

Beautiful beach close to city and my home, yet away from "touristy" Mindil beach. It could potentially be a perfect recreation spot for Darwinians

It's a beautiful area and love access to the beach

Good place for walking dogs off leash

It is quite 'untouched' which is was is beautiful about the place. And is a nice natural space between the Ski Club and the other Sailing Clubs.

It's a beautiful historic culturally important area

It is a great space

Live locally and it could be a fantastic area to walk my dogs and take visitors to. It's a great site for development and I hope the planners have the vision and courage to do something big. Good luck.

It is potentially beautiful parkland that is highly usable for recreation. The actuality is it is a major site for long grassers and as such is not as well frequented by the public as it could be.

Because it is a natural undeveloped space close to Darwin, which should be left in a natural condition for all people to use. There are many parks and play equipment etc. within a kilometre, but we are losing our wilderness areas. Please leave it alone or improve access and then leave it. Not all land has to be developed.

It is an important eco system and its right on Darwin Harbour, an untapped area for tourists to enjoy.

The lake on one side and beach on the other, a nice place

Natural area without traffic for children to play. Makes us feel we are away from the hustle and bustle. The breeze is amazing. It also isn't over commercialised!

Open space beautiful scenery

Natural Free Open recreational space within close proximity to home.

Born in Darwin, of Aboriginal decent not Larrakia but of other nation that holds significance to all Aboriginal people.

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It’s always been a part of the Darwin coastline.

Open space connection along the foreshore.

I think it's a great asset to the City of Darwin, but it should be better utilised, offer more things to do in the Reserve.

It is part of the beachfront and has become a habitat for many birds. The clusters of plantings around the man made lake are interesting, particularly the palm grove.

Because it is one of the few remaining open spaces in Darwin that has not had the benefit of infrastructure

Because it preserves natural areas for public amenity and nature conservation

Valuable public asset

It's a break in the conurbation and a public area

It's a space that I could see being better/further developed into a more enjoyable space.

As it is a part of our unique coastline and is an important link to the trails that connect the CBD and East Point and beyond in the opposite direction.

Great place to walk the dogs

It has potential to be a nice area, especially being close to Mindil Beach, the Museum and the city.

Important buffer zone between beach and urban area.

We need to have good areas for the public to be able to have access

It's in my neighbourhood. It's the only local beach that allows dog-‐walking

Nature reserve

Public access to the coastline, link between Fannie Bay and East Point. Natural bush and animal habitat

It's a great spot that I would love to spend time in but am unable to as there aren't enough facilities for myself, the itinerants and free campers! Also the play area is uncovered and often full of itinerant, I am in that space every day but I am unable to spend anytime there.

Hard to describe.

Open green space.

Because it is a beautiful spot that could be better utilised to serve the community

Is near sons school and don't want to see it developed for housing, keep as green space, park land.

Because it is where my family grew up.

This is one of the few spots in Darwin CBD where you can go for a long walk along the beach. You can also take down dogs. Sitting around the lake would be fantastic, if there was some commercial facility (e.g. cafe).

Any open space close to a city is important

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A beautiful and public open space in Darwin

As a resident I wish it was more welcoming like other parts of the beach.

Open space verge on the coast, however it could be much improved without major development

It is possibly the last area that has a tidal lake that has not been touched. It should be left alone

It's one of the most beautiful bits of coast line near the CBD

another important area of Darwin's foreshore, unfortunately not to the level of the rest of the foreshores to make it appealing to go to

Green Belt close to Darwin CBD

It's a spot in Darwin that is rich in history, but is overrun by campers and illegal activities. It is the best opportunity Council has to almost start fresh and redesign the way it looks and appears to the public. A major upgrade would be a brilliant thing to do in Vesteys

Because it is a natural extension of old Darwin. It is not developed and continues to provide a haven for bird and animal life.

It is a part of Darwin’s history and a beautiful part of our city

Important green space and access to beach for everyone

It’s a untouched piece of foreshore that can be enjoyed by all

A great place close to the city to walk the dogs and watch the sunset without the crazy market crowds of Mindil.

This is a valuable piece of green space very close to the CBD

It is part of a continuum of green space that links the city with East Point. It is wildlife habitat and open space with ocean frontage. It easily accessible.

Because it's a large undeveloped green space on the coast close to Darwin city

Its a lovely part of town, and I would like to use it more, but feel unsafe to in its present state

It's part of a beautiful strip of Darwin, from the ski club through to trailer boat. It's largely untouched but a lot of potential to be a great location

Open space!

It is easily accessed piece of open reserve with peaceful surrounds and birdlife

Because it's one of the few places left that haven't been made touristy looking. You don't gave to spend a lot of money and make it look manicured for the public to enjoy it.

Open green space, access to beach, limited car traffic,

green space near centre of town

Green space adjacent to harbour.

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I think it is a nice natural space close to the city. It has a lot to offer but is under-‐utilised.

It is an awesome part of the foreshore, you can park up and watch the sunset. Has so much potential.

It offers an open vegetation area for people to visit and for wildlife to live. The beach is our closest beach and provides a small local, safe beach to visit with kids and pets.

Pleasant area of coastal public area

A pleasant public open space.

It is an open green space available to all members of the community to visit. It has great ocean views.

I walk there regularly with friends to access the beachfront and bike and walking track.

Provides a good open area for the public access to the coastal area

Represents an area of non-‐developed land near the coast, which is increasingly rare in Darwin and Aus. generally.

It is a unique parcel of land that needs managing. It has become unsafe especially when there are large numbers of indigenous people camping there. It is dirty often with rubbish blowing around and peoples sleeping on the footpaths, a sad reflection of the tourist attractions that Darwin has to offer being between the Sailing Club and the Museum and Art Gallery.

community land on the sea front

Darwin needs to have an area for water activities like rowing sailing skiing

It's a great open space with plenty of variety

Beachfront that is an important part of joining the city to the Nth suburbs.

Always good to preserve green space

Much needed Park area

really nice place to sit (usually in the car because of the mess at the available tables/seats) from the "local" people

It's open space for everyone to enjoy

Ideal area for exercise / jogging / walking

great to have public open space beautiful spot accessible to our suburb and the population s a whole provides access to the sea and beach, boat ramp etc.

Important natural open space in a capital city.

It's a relatively large lovely natural open space with paths for walking, birdlife and aquatic life. Walking there and even driving by is a relaxing experience, good for healthy living. Its openness allows sea breezes to penetrate the nearby suburb of Fannie Bay. Its waterways are important for stormwater drainage in the Wet given that the built drainage system in Fannie Bay can't cope with very heavy downpours. It's a very valuable asset to Fannie Bay specifically, but to Darwin as a whole.

I think it is important to have open green spaces in and close to cities

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It is one of the rare areas of open space left in Darwin

In its current state it is nice to walk around and see but there is nothing really there to do and draw you back to it.

It has the potential to be a world-‐class nature reserve buffering suburbs and sea that could include space for a multitude of recreational and commercial activities that would add significant value to the area and Darwin more generally.

Good walking paths along the water

Open space is important to preserve. It's a lovely piece of coastline.

Access to coastal area with the possibility of developing the lake area for activities.

Active for wildlife, peace and quiet Good to get away from cars Place for wildlife ,particularly important as Darwin's built form density increases

Lovely area, would be great for BBQ's but too much anti-‐social behaviour.

It's a lot very strip of natural land near the beach that could be developed to benefit those who live here

Open space. the estuarine lake and walkway. the Melaleuca and nypa fruticans stands including the pathway that winds past them. the seating along the foreshore and the hibiscus tiliaceus shading them. the indulgence of having a reserve fringe the suburbs and through walking tracks invite people to come and enjoy the beach and sunsets.

it provides open space in an otherwise built up urban area and is a bit wild and natural not filled with plastic equipment

Important to have recreational spaces for well being of population. East Point is becoming busy and Vesteys should be a viable attractive alternative.

It's a nice green space and is part of the "green band" but is unfortunately ruined by the itinerants. It should remain a green space with little or no development. Just get rid of the bums that live there and we would visit much more often and do more activities there. We'd even take visitors from down south for a walk around it but not if it remains as the pigsty it is currently. Wasn't the Lord Mayor elected on her stance on anti-‐social behaviour and was going to do something about it? How's that working out?

It is a lovely big open space with beautiful views.

It's a great spot along the beach with the freedom to walk the dogs and enjoy the cool of the evening.

I drive past daily and it is a calming view

I live on east point road opposite the reserve. Its beautiful as it is, just needs a clean up. The indigenous factor needs to be moved on as its really terrible especially for tourists who drive past and see a rubbish tip.

Its a good parcel of public open space adjoining the waters edge

It's an absolutely stunning location, practically in our back door. I think it is wasted currently and has so much potential

As Darwin, becomes denser, it important to maintain the urban parks available to public.

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I use it daily for recreation, I appreciate the space.

Undeveloped public land

IT IS A GREAT BIG AREA THAT COULD BE UTILISED SO THAT ALL THE COMMUNITY COULD USE IT

It's part of our community and could be a better used asset

It's a beautiful location to watch the sunset however it's a shame about the itinerants

Green open spaces with a peaceful lagoon so close to the CBD is a priceless asset

Watch the tides come and go, look at the trees, watch the seasons of flowering with the trees and the birds eating from the trees, watch the fish, look at the native birds in the water -‐ there is so so much to look at, just look, it is the most wonderful magic place to be. There are a pair of black butcherbirds there, which are very rare to see.

I think a lot more could be done to it and then I'd probably make the effort to visit it

It provides a link between Fannie bay foreshore and Mindil beach along with a beautiful view

Great bit of natural open space on the water

IT IS A MAJOR BEACH SIDE AREA.

It's very near where I live and I would like to spend more time there, at the beach, at the reserve but don't like to in its current state

I live very close by and the reserve I believe it has huge potential if it is developed properly. If the itinerants are moved on and people feel safe in the area, it could be Fannie Bay's answer to the waterfront... it has the potential to be a tourism highlight!

It is a fantastic green space with a beautiful lake, which is lovely to walk around. It is close to my house and allows my dog to have a run close by. It is also a safe area for my children to play and learn to ride bikes, etc.

Natural coastal strip with mangroves, fish and birdlife visible to all using walkway.

It could become a beautiful space with some careful planning

It's important because it is open public space and could be developed into a green oasis that's a more people and family friendly environment linking the foreshore from Mindil Beach through to The Trailer Boat Club.

good varied bird habitat

Darwin's many parks and nature reserves are what gives it its character. They make it possible to go walking with small children without having to worry about cars.

The reserve is located in close proximity to my family’s home. We use it for recreational purposes, and certainly would not like to see any buildings (e.g. sports facilities) added to the reserve. Improvement needs to be made to the lake, as the current natural circulation is poor and makes the areas adjacent to the lake unusable.

It provides a park area adjacent to where I live.

It is a fantastic beachfront location that could be much better used for active and passive recreation similar to East Point Reserve.

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great views, open area, peaceful

Great nature area to walk the dog. Quiet, Peaceful, Beautiful because it HAS NOT been developed.

I grew up in the reserve 50 years ago, I know every square inch of it and I don't want to see its natural beauty over developed ..I have watched it's enhancement of the years and it been gradual and things have really blended in with the environment. Let lake Alexander be the main recreation area for the Darwin area and leave Vesteys as an open green belt parkland

It is an open space nature reserve area close to where I live so I can walk there, watch the birdlife and the sunset and walk along the beach and watch the differences in the tides. I also enjoy watching people fishing early in the morning and the boats on the harbour at different times of the year. Generally people, including the Aboriginals, are friendly and say hello to you as you walk along the foreshore area.

It's lovely to have untouched land so close to the city and, given how much of our city in on the coast, that this be preserved.

The reserve is directly adjacent to our Club and the level (or lack of) amenity at Vesteys Beach, which happens often directly, impacts the use of our Club facilities for sailors, especially during weekends and afternoons. Safety of the general area is important to sailors, members and the many visitors to our site as well as the general vicinity as our junior and youth programs are key aspects of our Club's focus. Finally, our members store valuable boats and sailing related equipment in a securely fenced and locked area. The general after hours safety of private property and persons in this area is extremely important to the reputation of our community sporting organisation.

OPEN SPACE FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY

Potential for biodiversity. Despite the lack of resources there is still some amazing wildlife thriving in the area

it's beautiful and an amazing natural environment close to the CBD

The Reserve has the potential to be upgraded and improved to provide another attractive public area for community use. Although some pathways and bridge have been provided to link adjacent areas, the lake is hidden and I don't think many people are aware of its existence. The area has been taken over by "long grassers" as a drinking, meeting and camping place. A lot of rubbish is left behind which Council then has to remove at tax payers expense. Generally the "long grassers" give a feeling of insecurity to the whole area. I am aware that many female friends will not visit the area for this reason.

A little bit of wilderness within the concrete jungle

It's an important link between the CBD and East Point. Currently it is under utilised be cause it is unsightly and can be unpleasant -‐ negotiating campers, litter and often social unacceptable behaviour means it is an area to transit through rather than to enjoy in its own right.

Green space in the city of Darwin is important for a healthy community.

Active sailor of Darwin Sailing Club and Vesteys beach -‐ I have grave concerns for the future of the club due to the ongoing criminal activity at the club which is thought to manifest at Vesteys due to inconsistent and lack of policing. Drunk Itinerants frequently trespass on club property and cause offence to members. I have young children and now avoid the area completely due to the drunken behaviour and loud, foul language of itinerants.

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beautiful view of Fannie bay area.

So close to the city

Great recreational place

There is very limited coastal access and coastal recreation facilities for public use for a City which is surrounded by water.

It’s quiet in the sense of not having close by housing, but somewhere you can go to enjoy some cycling or other recreation (or kayaking if you're including Lake Alex)

Good location for public use

Could be a very useful area

Nice open space, great to walk/ride / run around

It's a great space in a great location and as-‐is, will only increase in value as a public space into the future. It's easily accessible from all over Darwin with adequate parking and good facilities. It has a diverse eco system i.e. parkland, lake, ocean etc., and provides a buffer between the coast and busy East Point Road. Easy access to harbour and beach plus a great boat ramp. It's not as popular as Mindil or East Point so offers a great location to obtain a spot of your own to enjoy great sunset views. It compliments the coastal strip from East Point through to Bicentennial Park which contains a great cycling path/walk way that can be enjoyed by all into the future. It's a bit of a hidden gem (possibly because of the long-‐grassers).

Yes it is important to me, but not strictly as reserve. It is important to me as it is a small piece of beach front land that could be developed into something truly remarkable for Darwin City. We need more commercial activity by the sea with beach access we don't use it enough for some reason? Cafe, restaurant, seating by the beach and on land closer to East Point Road larger commercial activities, maybe even a recreational-‐ tourism theme park?

One of the best areas in Darwin that provides beach access, views of the harbour, safe enjoyment.

Open space

The beach is beautiful and it is great to have a natural area -‐ the lake and trees.

I like to walk my dog there

Dog walking beach, no backpacker vans park there, has troublesome Aboriginals but the majority are friendly. It is a good area for itinerants to camp, should be more facilities for them there.

It is a great open space for recreational users.

Such potential.. It could be the pride of Darwin, we have no other recreational area with beach on the doorstep

Nice spot with history

Part of Darwin and my hometown

It's somewhere to take our children to run around and doesn't have many people about.

Darwin's biggest asset is our harbour. Right now the reserve is a mess, and sometimes dangerous.

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The area has a lot of potential, close to the museum and sailing club. Close to Parap markets.

Nice area to visit close to my work (Although don't like getting humbugged for money by long-‐grassers or having to wait for them to stop having disagreements in middle of road so we can pass)

Too many green spaces are being infilled with horrible unit blocks for profit. This needs to stop.

Although it needs to be improved I think its great to have freely accessible areas for the public

Potential for flora and fauna habitat. Great to have public space not all private lots along the foreshore.


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Q9 Development at Vesteys Reserve

Q9. Would you agree or disagree to Vesteys Reserve being further developed for recreational use in the future? This could include development or activities for public use and enjoyment, consistent with the Reserves current public open space zoning.


Agree 307 76.2%

Disagree 50 12.4%

Not sure 46 11.4%


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Q10 What is acceptable

Q10. If you agree to the Reserve being further developed, what type of recreational development or activity would you consider acceptable?


Natural activities (walking trails, playground) 215 64.2%

Minor facility upgrades (improve car park, picnic area, existing facilities)

231 69%

Kiosk or café 186 55.5%

Sporting facilities (such as basketball/tennis courts/surf live saving for example)

105 31.3%

Recreational activities (such as water play area, water slide) 166 50%


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Response text

Better cycle paths and cycling connections

Agree 76%

Disagree 12%

Not sure 12%

Would you agree or disagree to Vesteys Reserve being further developed for recreaWonal use in the future? This could include development or acWviWes for public

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Natural activities would be fine, but not playground or any construction other than paths

Sea scouts, Navy Cadets

cafe, bar, anything to push out the undesirables.

Don't change what it is -‐ just improve what is there and maybe more people will use it

skate park near the bus stop

youth group -‐ Australia Navy Cadets

Naval cadets TS Darwin and need to be near water. They would utilize the area to its potential

Water oriented facilities (SLSC, Navy Cadets, sea scouts...)

RENAME THE LAGOON: BUNDILLA

TS Darwin Boats compound

I hear Navy Cadets would like a boat shed, great idea to improve Navy Cadet opportunities for all teens in Darwin. A restaurant or cafe would be great to increase visitors to the area. This would also make it feel safer.

Navy Cadets proposal for Boating Compound is good use of the space beside DSC. Liked the idea of a roosting island in the middle of Vesteys lake

Facility for Navy Cadets

Anything to reengage with community and remove itinerants.

Make it user friendly. The area at lake alexander is popular and there is never enough space. make Vesteys as good to visit.

Surf Club Headquarters, outdoor beach volley ball courts, Caretakers cottage, Restaurant similar to Foreshore Cafe, open grassed areas, see Cairns Esplanade

combination of all of them, but security would also have to be a consideration

The types of development you have listed are too narrow . any of these could be done if the design is relevant and in context with the community and space. The youth of Darwin wanted a skate park here many years ago and the fight between government and council left the youth out of the whole end out come. It was shelved. they had progressive ideas about nature and design and the human use between this. And a sense of adventure. the idea was to like skate to school ate the time and not interfere with the existing walk ways . The community never saw the end results of oil lour consultation and effort to engage at that time. At this stage Leave it alone until there is a better understanding about race and equipment for play . Please no more "dump And Run " play ground equipment that is intrusive in our playgrounds and open spaces and we have had no input about !!!WHAT IS THE RUSH AND WHY ARE WE DOING THIS NOW ???

I would agree to transportable cafe and food, temporary car parking for the dry and repaired environmentally for the rest of the year like Mindil for the magpie geese etc. Please no permanent sporting buildings.

Sailing and boating facilities

Sailing, Youth Development Groups & Activities

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Please retain the ability for dogs to go there for exercise.

There used to be more toilets but council knocked them down.

More water side of things like surf life saving and sailing for navy cadets

improve management and preservation of natural features while improving facilities for the general public.

none

Doing something to improve the use of the area is important

natural activities only

non commercial development

Temporary pop up restaurants or markets. Concerts

Improved land management to enhance local wildlife

I'd be keen for developing part of the waterfront strip similar to somewhere like Palm Cove Qld. i.e. caravan park, accommodation, strip of cafes/restaurants, playground, walk/bike pathway, picnic areas. Prime location for enjoyment by both locals and tourists.

Skate Park being built

Skate park

Interpretative signage about environment, bird-‐hide, kids adventure trail

please do not duplicate existing facilities -‐ Parap Pool, Public Courts, etc.; expand the range of options

A large adventure playground similar to what Melbourne has in Albert Park I think would make good family use of this space

Short term caravan and camp ground managed by council caretaker (no permanents)

Cool live music venue, better then gardens

Mountain bike trails, jumps and pump track

Look at parks like Annies landing in WA it is fantastic

Anything that keeps the thorough fare open from the main road to the beach. anything except private hotel.

Restaurant

Anything will be better than it is now, but more public facilities, greater visibility to the general public and a walking path to link mindil with east point.

Plant additional native trees to attract more wildlife and build a bird hide for the wetland

I would like to see spaces that are clean and shady. "The strand" in Townsville is a very good example, it is also alcohol free area.

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No development please

Surf lifesaving facilities would be good. Pop up food vendors, more landscaping.

Sculpture Park

There is no mention in your preamble about RatePayers Funds. No kiosks or cafes, please ,rate payers have to be protected from slothful City Councils.

I would prefer to see an adventure playground space for kids to clamber over and have fun outside upon. The NT Govt plans for similar at the old hospital site seem to have evaporated since being announced.

I agree if there is minor development there but not sporting or recreational facilities.

Preserve some natural heritage in the Darwin area before it's all gone.

Outdoor permanent gym equipment for runners and joggers

Leave it alone

Make this area an open ground multipurpose public amenity. Personally i would like to see a bike skills park there and believe this would be well utilised by a range of people across age groups.

Would like to see better access to the beach at the moment we have to use boat ramps which are slippery when wet as other ways of getting to beach have eroded and sand washed away so only rocks there. A better play area for children would be wonderful.

paddleboat/bicycle hire

NO NO NO cafe. NO NO NO organised sporting groups laying claim to vast tracts of land. NO NO NO to sub-‐leased water slide etc. Leave it natural as much as possible.

Light recreational activities model Sail Racing & inter club sport competitions with DSC, TBC and Ski Club

All of the above would be amazing

NO COMMERCIAL REC ACTIVITIES OR WATERSLIDE ETC

It depends on the type of development. I don't believe in commercialising public space. We need natural 'blank space' to walk in and to 'be' in. It already has inherent value and Its great that the council maintains it. I would like them to put showers in to make the people more comfortable.

Surfing Wave Machine

Something like the Jingili water gardens. Planned & maintained paths & gardens. Nothing like the leanyer waterpark. Access to the beach needs to be greatly improved. Erosion control needs to be upgraded (eg the rock walls in front of the sailing & trailer boat clubs. suggest having the park lands & green belt adjacent to the foreshore (similar to the Deck Chair area) and the road/access further back. BBQs, shade structures or trees.

Off road trails for mountain bikes and Segways . Paved bike trails for teaching kids to ride

Outdoor library; Information/signs explaining Vestey's involvement with Vincent Lingiari/the Gurindji strike; More comfortable seating and shelters for shade/escape from the rain in the wet; Community garden

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Just enhance the natural significance with more trees, an amenities block and in one area, picnic facilities.

None leave it alone

Water based activities such as kayaking, canoeing

Safe beach swimming area

Be great to open it up, and create the lake into a swimming lagoon where everyone could walk, have a coffee, BBQ areas and feel safe

History themed BBQ and playground (both Vestey's cattle theme and Sailing themes); sustainable botanical signage on important tree species/specimens along elevated walking trails;

Improve grass around the lake itself. Make it more attractive like around Lake Alexander.

Just leave it clean and safe-‐ no more cafes needed. Facilities mean concrete-‐ bad !

In honour of the contribution the chinese community of Darwin, and chinese garden would be a wonderful use for the land.

a dog park would be great. it would fit in with the area and built up developments in the area. Great for places with small back yards so people can exercise their dog

Revegetation

Could be a good spot for the tennis centre

I would hate to lose the right to walk my dogs in this area so would be against any restrictions.

Cable water ski in the lake

apartments, hotel, marina

A dirt pump track for bmx/MTB activities

I think it should be developed to attract people to use it more. People drive past it but it needs to attract as another part of Darwin that can be used like mindal and nightcliff, east point etc. Family facilities like those ticked is what i would support.

possible skate, parkour or adventure park for youth

I would like to see a tarmac pumptrack built in the Reserve, similar to the one which has just been built in Edmonton (Cairns) by World Trail (https://www.facebook.com/WorldTrail/videos/1197225160329081/). Another example of a pumptrack is the one completed in Bali by Velosolutions (https://vimeo.com/158679565). A pumptrack in the Reserve could be used by kids (BMX, skateboard, scooter etc) as well as adults (mountain bikers). It would bring more people into the park to use the facility, it would be the first tarmac pumptrack in Darwin and would provide the Inner Darwin region with a recreational area to rival the Jingili and Palmerston skate parks (a skatepark could also be built adjacent to the pumptrack).

It would be important to not replicate activities already provided nearby such as East Point Reserve & Botanic Gardens Precinct/Mindil. Retaining & enhancing it's current qualities -‐ the network of pathways, beach access, visual qualities for passing motorists, sweeping foreshore views for adjoining residential area, etc. Introducing a new passive activity, such as a sculpture park, for this space would provide Darwin with something new & link it to other sculptures such as the one at

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gate to East point & at the Museum -‐ create a larger sculpture trail, retaining it's natural reserve qualities.

Skatepark, & improve for social/ community use with shady trees, seating, BBQs

Include wheelchair accessibility

Dog park where dogs can be lot loose to run around but be secure from running out and segregate dogs of different sizes. Enclosure for big dogs and little dogs. Include shade, seating, water, obstacle course/ things for dogs to do.

Establish a row of casuarina trees for shade and improved amenity

develop like the strand in Townsville

More bins for doggy poo bags

Food Precinct and Water Recreation area for families.

Would be great to be able to use this space. Would love to have a kids bike loop here so that they could learn to ride scooter/bikes.

none.

I feel the facility would need to have a caretaker, ie. a business of some sort. A tennis court alone would be a waste and become run down in no time.

Caravan park

water course for Dragon Boat, canoeing and other sports. If designed properly with consultation it could be used for local, national and international events

Families with children already have so many choices when it comes to parks and open spaces -‐ NO to playground and water play etc.

A dog park with facilities for dog clubs and training.

Integrate the area with the nearby clubs and make the lake appealing for public benefit

It would be great to develop Vesteys into something like the Waterfront

Establish a stocked recreational fishery in the lake

community garden space, art walk featuring local artist sculptures, better facilities for itinerants -‐ eg covered area with lines to air/dry bedding, more public toilets, more rubbish bins. If they are going to use the area, at least offer some basic facilities to help manage

More lights and a restriction on consuming alcohol in public

NOTE: I don't see natural activities as being exclusive to other uses

Get rid of the drunks

all public open space close to the city should be retained and valued for its natural condition

trees, toilets, shower, upgrade picnic / bbq facilities

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definitely NO water slides, swimming pools anything else artificial

Just needs a really good clean up. Green grass, better tree species, clear out/ open up around the lagoon

I am concerned about access into Vesteys, currently the entry/exit on the northern end passes through the Darwin Sailing Club. This is very dangerous, particularly when the Sailing Club and Trailer Boat Club are at full capacity. I would like to see this entrance re-‐routed.

A cafe in that area might make it more attractive as a destination. Up near the seafront near the kids play area maybe. Similar plan to the Nightcliff one near the pool. Otherwise leave the rest of it alone with some serious efforts to grow trees along the paths. Don't lay surface irrigation... It will burn

boating

Dedicated dog parks. One for large dogs one for small dogs. This will have a flow on effect to more community involvement in the area but big dogs have to be seperate to small dogs

Dog park

To facilitate improvement / upgrades of any kind, something first needs to be done about the 'lagoon', which is nothing more than a smelly cesspool! Perhaps some form of fountain that aerates the water, or some other method of 'cleaning' the water, as the current tidal 'flushing' is very obviously not sufficient.

Children's playground, more BBQ's

The road needs changing. It is a thoroughfare that is not needed. It encourages hooning. Where it passes through the two Darwin Sailing Club boat yards is dangerous, we have often seen near misses with pedestrians, or vehicles coming out of the sailing club carpark, especially on the corner where an awkward situation exists with access to the sailing club, people speed where there is a lot of pedestrian traffic accessing the boat yards (including lots of child sailors), the Yacht Shop and the sailing club's main entrance. The road should go to Vesteys (either from the existing southern entrance, or a new entrance directly off East Point Road) and then you turn around and go back. Through access past the sailing club should be stopped.

All weather Pump track

All of the above can easily be accommodated, without detracting from each other that would then provide a space for all to enjoy.

more shade trees planted in barren areas with seating, vegetation improved, artistic rondaval, mobile coffee or food outlet

All of the above so long as it is low key and council is not funding any private enterprise like they did with the cafe on Nightcliff Foreshore

Water features and play area similar to The Strand Townsville or Southbank Brisbane

Trim the palm trees

It is a beautiful natural reserve that does not warrant sporting facilities or anything else. A cafe would be nice though.

Multifunction space for arts, workshops.

Rectangular Field(s) sporting complex

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BAR-‐B-‐QUES AND SEATING WITH SHADE SHELTERS, FOR EXAMPLE HOWARD SPRINGS RESERVE. FOR THE ADULTS OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR EXAMPLE ROSEBERY PARK

Would love to see this area come alive. Use the lake more. Would definitely love to see a cafe and pop up restaurants at night time like Nightcliff

Something recreational, perhaps waterbased

Seating the same as on East Point Rd left before entry gates

Marked car park, pedestrian crossing from playground to beach, safe access to beach, exercise facilities, and improve lighting

these are all good options either separately or a combination of some

Only serious development will improve this area. The car park has already been upgraded, improved footpaths/walking trails built and new toilets. But they are only used by itinerants. There is no way I would park/leave my car in that carpark at Vesty's beach, or use those toilets. I firmly believe that a substantial development would attract more tourists and locals to the area and help to make the place safer. Perhaps the lagoon could be used for a cable water-‐ski park (links to ski club) like they have in Cairns. Or build a Kelly Slater wave pool? Anything that brings tourists and business to the local clubs and shops and moves out the itinerants. Maybe an outdoor gym area and basketball courts would be good too! :-‐)

More bins please, also a footpath on Atkins dr at the conacher st end.

The reserve also proper maintaining it is quite unkept

I would love to see parts (or all) of Vesteys Reserve being revegetated. Currently the orienteering club generally avoids the reserve because it is too grassy and open. New sections of "forrest" would cut down on the grass and make for more interesting orienteering courses.

There is great potential to enhance the space for community activities (not private business such as the clubs either side). Activities might include self guided board walks or activities focusing on the birdlife etc. It is such a beautiful view that it could be activated similar to Nightcliff foreshore with picnic areas, exercise stations, food vans etc.

markets, pop up stalls, events etc

There is already a playground. There are plenty of food outlets nearby eg the Ski Club, the Yacht Club so why put in another kiosk. The existing area could only be improved by there being more garbage bins.

revegetation

Make the lake swimmable

Dirt Bmx track

Ideal as a mountain bike pump track and skills area, complimenting existing trails and providing a reason to come to and enjoy the area. The addition of a cafe would be brilliant

Cycle facilities for mountain bikes

Mountain bike pump track and skills facilities.

Any development would be desirable, but especially a covered water play area involving fountains and taps (not a pool),

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and food/cafe vans would be nice.

Bike skills course eg. something similar to the pump track at Charles Darwin National Park

Cycling pump track

exercise training areas, shaded barbeque areas, convert existing water body to a fishing area with controlled seawater access

MTB Pump and Skills Track

cycling pump track. If you would like to see how one would go, you could hire one for a whilehttp://trinityskateparks.com.au/pump-‐tracks-‐australia/?gclid=CjwKEAjwqJ67BRCzzJ7Hy-‐LYlFYSJABwp9PGGM5NiZbQiZfuAop6EKrWn21iPrschs0raHj3QXdQvhoCorTw_wcB

World class pump track & cafe

Bike pump track, skateboard park

Mountain bike pump track

Pumptrack/bike use area

Perhaps temporary food vans along East Point Road could activate the area. I see it being a popular picnic area in the future.

Recreational/Tourism theme park and visitor centre?

Don't meddle with it

Active engagement with a youth focus

It is a rain drainage area for Parap and tidal zone, any development needs to consider the environmental impact on this and the mangrove forest.

Picnic 'gazebo' by the water or walking plank over the water

More environmental activities and historical displays would be good!

Revegetation and habitat creation

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Q11 What is unacceptable?

Q11. What type of development, activity or use would you consider unacceptable in Vesteys Reserve?


Any development 73 21.2%

Private sector development 153 44.4%

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Anything to depletes or harms the natural surroundings

Don't want to see the area overdeveloped, maintaining the natural character of the space is important. Improved maintenance and low key infrastructure e.g. skate park on the East Point Road side of Vestey's will enhance the space for young people. The East Point Road side has good visibility and public transport access.

Inappropriate developments that detract from the current amenity and aesthetics of the reserve

64.20%

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Natural ac\vi\es only (walking trails, playground)

Minor facility upgrades (improve car park, picnic area, exis\ng facili\es)

Kiosk or café

Spor\ng facili\es (such as basketball/tennis courts/sur life saving for example)

Recrea\onal ac\vi\es (such as water play area, water slide)

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Keep it free of food and alcohol eg. Restaurants

Need to be mindful of any environmental concerns. Do not want to see the land sold to private developers.

Please do not duplicate what we have, tennis at Mindil and Parap, Water park at Parap pool,

Any development will be fantastic for this area -‐ boot the illegal campers out, clean the area up and Territorians will utilise it more often

Increase amenity but not noise or traffic

For the people all people an area to enjoy the outdoors in safety

Any development that limits the free access and use of the area by the general public

Residential apartments etc

to keep the current space open and upheld as a place for everyone ... don't use this to push a cafe... that will compete with the existing business ... then you build more care parks etc etc etc... Needs proper master plan and more time to address what is there now and what the community precinct needs.

Only community consultation and removable or repairable after flooding and or tidal surge to which this area is prone. No permanent car parking except geen.

Community groups

Pubs

Not clear what this question means

any development that harms the natural environment

Resort type development, that would reduce public use

none

Development that removed or limited public access and didn't retain some green space

None

Residential development

Any type of development which compromises the natural beauty and appeal of the place.

anything that takes away from it being a natural reserve

Open to all that has community leisure purposes as focus.

Additional road access, kiosk or cafe,no plastic playground

on its merits

Should be developed

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If it aided in better development of the public space I would support small private development

Anything that takes the nature completely away and concretes it.

anything above one story. any private for profit accommodation other than camping facilities.

Would welcome any development. The more use to the general public the better. Please please clean this up.

Improve the place green it up.??

You undoubtedly have no car parks, don’t for the foreseeable future encourage residents to drive to this park and create another Mindless Mindil environment.

Development that detracts from natural habitat (eg strong lighting at night), large areas of bitumen or cement.

I dislike the idea of selling it off for private use.

Buildings

Private sector or infrastructure development such as cafes, that are unsuitable for the Darwin climate and culture... If development happened that was climatically and culturally aware, like troppo designers building an aboriginal art store run by local aboriginals I think that is the only acceptable development

large buildings or bitumen areas

Money making ventures that encroach on what the area represents. There are ample places for a coffee nearby. It is used by people who want that time to reflect, engage and enjoy it. Don't ruin that.

Commercial Developments such as Cafes or Coffee Shops

Private sector or anything that will detract from the area including too much built infrastructure. Base it on a combination of east point reserve, night cliff foreshore, Mindil, the waterfront precinct and the new area at casuarina for some style!

No accommodation or offices

Keep it natural, but pleasant to use. No camping, drunks.

Privatisation of public space.

Not developing it

Anything too commercial / ugly would ruin the landscape

Anything that would ruin the tranquillity of the area (e.g. playground)

None leave it alone

Anything that excludes specific groups in the community or favours a demographic. No halal bbqs, or overpriced and unfriendly hipster businesses!

Would prefer that it cater to passive recreation. Would not like Private Sector development, especially commercial development. We have enough already!

Visually intrusive development; development that erodes the green space, contributes to littering ; development that

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excludes people; development that poses a risk to walkers and children's safety.

government-‐ not private

Public development

Community, income earning, tourist attraction

Private sector development or any other food and beverage services that would compete with existing clubs in the area. Revenues from the Darwin Sailing Club are put back towards sailing, therefore providing the opportunity for my children to participate in such an amazing sport/skill

Am happy for all to be considered

Large development which stops public access

Anything that detracts from the pre-‐existing natural surroundings.

Don't leave it how it is

I think the area needs to be extensively developed, to modernise the area.

Water park

Council only

Any development that DOES not include local consultation and employment of our young people to get skills and employment at the end

any development that would restrict public access, the site needs to be activated to change the current antisocial behaviour and stigma associated with it

I would like to see it remain public space, but not opposed to improvements, exercise equipment, playgrounds or low scale/temporary establishment of businesses.

Public outdoor activity

N/A

Being too commercialised -‐ ie a number of shops/restaurants

too much private sector wouldn’t be good need balance

A restaurant would be fine but not housing or something that I would need to pay to use.

Residential or commercial development

Any type of residential

housing, offices

Too much of any development

Playgrounds, water activities, noisy high energy sports

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anything that overtook the natural feel of the lagoon and beach area

Anything that is too commercial

anything that would see one individual/company profit over community

significant loss of green space / open space

None, go for it!

anything larger

Anything that couldn't be maintained and was the same as every where else.

I prefer it to be kept a nature/cultural area rather than a sporting facility.

Anything large scale. Anything devised by one of Darwins rapacious developers. Anything without majority support from those who express an opinion.

Something we can enjoy with water skiing

Anything that does not maximise use of entire space. Private will be OK with further consultation like this.

Mountain bike pump track and skills area

Housing, carpark buildings, removal of more than 25-‐30% of the grassed space/trees

Anything that prevents multi-‐use and/or would impact on the elements of nature, outdoor activity, access to water and the views!

Council facilities such as seating, picnic tables, art sculptures, fountains

large scale development would not be suitable. needs to be sensitive to the recreational nature of the area

Anything that stops it being a semi natural area

the risk of private development is the drive for more lettable space will be in detriment to good space

the grove of huge palm trees should be removed -‐ they are exotic and do not fit in the environment

Don't want new residential there and don't want government buildings. Just want to see it enhanced as per itas current zoning.

There are sufficient walking paths, facilities. Don't need another cafe with Cool Spot, Sailing Club, DTBClub and Ski Club so close and don't need any sporting activities in that location.

Not more unit blocks!

I would not like it to be rezoned for housing development

It needs to be in keeping with the natural and open environment

no development which affects bird habitat -‐ development on current lawn areas is OK

Any development that will change the area from an open parkland and in particular which may give rise to crowds and

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noise. The Ski Club and the Bowls Club already run enough events that cause late night noise and traffic issues.

I think the Vestey's area is steeped in-‐history and would be useful to put up some signage. I think the water should be made deeper to attract more fish in to breed

Why do you need to change what is a natural reserve? People enjoy the open space and natural environment. .

I worry that a kiosk or cafe would attract itinerants and illegal campers, which are already an issue in the area. I wouldn't want to see anything really tall or big built, or anything out of character with the area. I also wouldn't want reverse sensitivity to become an issue ie. people at a cafe or water park complaining about the people walking past. This area is regularly used by the Runners & Walkers club and other community groups.

Activities which promote the un-‐supervised consumption of alcohol.

Accommodation, private use that limits public access through the area and to the beach itself

Not acting to limit current undesirable behaviour would be unacceptable/

Unit complex

Non recreational activity uses

Mountain bike pump track

Recreational/Tourism theme park, cafe, restaurants.

Sporting should be at Marrara, we already have enough Sailing/Boat and Ski clubs/bowls there

None

It would be disappointing to see it developed into housing, units or accommodation. But I'd be open to a private entity developing it into a facility or area people can use (i.e. a cafe like the Foreshore or restaurant like Pee Wees). Then the locals can still enjoy the area.

None

Anything that would make it more desirable to itinerants and backpackers.

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35.00%

44.40%

21.20%

Other

Private sector development

Any development

What type of development, acWvity or use would you consider unacceptable in Vesteys Reserve?

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Q12 Would you like to be kept informed?

Q12. Would you like to be kept informed?


Yes 196 52%

No 133 35.1%

Interested in taking part in community workshop in August 2016. 50 13.2%


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Yes 52%

No 35%

Interested in taking part in community workshop

13%

Would you like to be kept informed?

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Demographics

Q14. What is your gender?


Male 167 42%

Female 231 58%


skipped question 7

Male 42%

Female 58%

What is your gender?

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Q15. What is your family type?


Single 57 14.3%

Couple 142 35.5%

Family 201 50.3%


skipped question 5

Single 7%

Couple 19%

Family 74%

What is your family type?

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Q16. How long have you lived in the Northern Territory?


0-‐5 years 44 11%

5-‐10 years 72 18%

10+ years 285 71.2%


skipped question 4

0-‐5 years 11%

5-‐10 years 18%

10+ years 71%

How long have you lived in the Northern Territory?

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Appendix 3: Community Workshop Data

Knowledge and values:

• Value open green space we have lost too much to development. Walking path / bike trails, this is the ideal location.

• I value the area as an irreplaceable, precious community space. Developers would love to have it but we have a duty of care to future residents to preserve the area as close to natural as possible. I value the area as a place -‐ once cleaned up -‐ to go to and unwind from the pressures of life and take family / visitors to Darwin to enjoy. At the moment, with long grasser problem Vesteys is an embarrassment, we certainly wouldn’t take visitors there.

• On behalf of the Aboriginal people -‐ it’s valued as a living area. I value its beauty of coastal breezes, its flora preserved along the tidal creek and the coastal flora that can be achieved along this foreshore and hope for all to enjoy as they choose.

• I value a beautiful green land with parks, trees, wildlife and birds. I value no concrete slabs, I value the peace and tranquillity that Vesteys provides. I value Vesteys as is with no structures.

• Native vegetation and enhancement, planting. • Green space, beach for fishing, and relaxing, bridge to look at fish, flora and fauna, and

birds, locals, biking, walking and exploring. • Natural environment and habitat for wildlife, albeit managed. Great environment for

birdlife (many finches and owls). Valued for its open space. • Natural drainage for the area in wet season, whole area floods in big rains. • Connectivity by pedestrian and cycle paths to Mindil and East Point, botanic gardens,

Parap school, shops, all by the waters edge. • Lots of unknown history. Peaceful open space. Unique area close to city. Some areas are

overgrown and uncared for -‐ behind the bowls club is an example. The entrance is difficult and at times dangerous near the yacht club.

• Mangrove community, lake used to be saltpan, converted to lake in the 1980s -‐ great it has bridge. Great diversity bird life visited by locals and international visitors. Value knowing what’s on the site. Discussion on value of the big vagrant palm stand and whether it should be removed. Melaleuca SP stand. Open space -‐ the feeling of open space. Sunset, coastal seating, path.

• The beach and waters edge are beautiful and accessible. • Mangrove community. Lake was a saltpan. Saltpan vegetation still present. Magpie

geese use it as a refuge during hunting season, egrets. Knowing what the plant species are on the site, suspect the big palms are not Darwin or even Australians -‐ remove them. Having the site planted with large beds of site-‐appropriate vegetation = paperbarks, herminalias, carallia brachiate etc.

• Anti-‐social behaviour of current users is unacceptable -‐ I have young children and we don’t come here because I don’t want them exposed to it. Otherwise I love the area

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love the beach love the walkway, the current anti-‐social behaviour impedes on the clubs development / progress and the use of the area by law-‐abiding citizens.

• Mangrove community, saltpan vegetation and Vesteys lake, magpie geese use it as a refuge during hunting season, Identify palms. Retain variety of habitats for biodiversity or plan more bird attracting species. Retain green belts and corridors of green from city -‐ i.e. Esplanade, Kaylin, Vesteys, East Point, Ludmilla, Rapid Creek, Casuarina and beyond!

• Value as an open recreational area for all community. Believe there should be some acknowledgement of the local Indigenous people and some allowances made for their continued use of the area. Historically Vesteys has had a colourful past. Today there is still an issue with local Indigenous women being picked up by derelict men. More protection or facilities for these women would benefit the whole area.

• Mangroves and other natives. Plant a few more mangroves (Xylocarpus and Cannonball) (Diosdpyros or Ebony). The site provides an ideal opportunity for the numerous nearby schools for curriculum activities, a safe mangrove learning area.

Vision for 5 years time:

• Interpretation signage to point out -‐ saltpans, mangroves, woodlands, monsoon forest plants, etc. Magpie geese refuge. Replant open spaces with beds of woodland species on high ground for more biodiversity. Re route Atkins Road -‐ for kids and DSC safety.

• East Point Road and Scott Street intersection needs some sort of safe crossing. Temporary car parking during the dry is needed. Better pathways across the harbour side. Temporary café vans. Grassed areas for family activities. Football, basketball, more bike paths. More tables and chairs and BBQs.

• Access to beach. Dune protection. It is a significant sea-‐grass survey area (part of an international monitoring program with over 300 sites across 17 countries). Promote the natural qualities of lake, birdlife and trees. Provide safety and comfort by controlling itinerant problems and concerns. Retain land as public open space with minimal development.

• Would like to see more paths across the lake and gardens with plants. • Bird watching -‐ so safe havens like an island, variety of habitats, native trees, green

spaces, and picnic spaces for families. Pop-‐up restaurant. Bike riding spaces for kids. Knowing the history.

• Birds and other species here and sometimes uncommon and rare ones. Plant native trees that will attract more birds -‐ for locals and tourists.

• Enhance the area with native plantings -‐ don’t develop the area. • Cable ski, quiet water sports, water testing. Childcare, security, lighting -‐ solar. Family

bike path, connected footpaths, history walk, sculpture walks, more vegetation, limited licence -‐ sunset only. Showers and toilets.

• Paths and benches, one or two more walking tracks / bike tracks and benches. Irrigation for more native plantings.

• Clean up majestic stand of ‘coryphautan’ palms at the bowling club end to provide views through to the sea from Gilruth Avenue.

• Adjacent to Darwin Sailing Club, boat component for Australian Navy Cadets Youth Development Organisation. So we can sail and boat frequently, particularly with such a

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short sailing season in Darwin. • Leave things as they are in general. Improve the drainage in and out of the lake.

Improve the children’s playground. More BBQs. • Surf club and skate park. • Remain as open space and maintain current vegetation. Consider closing the road. • Create a sculpture park that links with the bike network from the city to Lee Point. • There should be a backpacker area for ‘legal’ camping to stop overnight parking. • Links to other open space, Kululuk proposal has merit. • Dog park area, like they have in Palmerston. • I do think a café wouldn’t be a bad thing, similar to the idea at Nightcliff. Could be

objected to by local clubs, but they are ‘member only’ not for public / tourists. • Pump track and mountain bike skills park. • Access to beach, needs upgrading. • Well-‐used parkland and lake that is inviting to the community. More green grass, walk

ways and playgrounds, and viewing areas. Native birds encouraged. • No change, more shade trees. • In fives years, schools in the area using the space as an ‘outdoor (learning) classroom’ to

understand flora and fauna local to the area. Broader path / cycle path along the foreshore so it connects to existing paths and don’t need to ride / walk on the road.

• The casual walk place along our coast provides a range of uses. For locals with better lights at night around paths with more shade. The use of flora could offer perhaps more illustration of low-‐lying coastal region, through the creation of a tidal lake is also an example of a good beginning.

• Enhancement of native planting, bird life, themed walking trails, e.g. mangroves, bush tucker, (dream) Larrakia culture between the clubs, public open space.

• Natural, open space in between social places (clubs), better lighting in the evening, signage promoting bird life and natural aspects. Also informing on any traditional / cultural values. Grass cut all year round. Pop up coffee?

• Improved planting maintained, trees to attract birdlife and give shade. Improved lighting for safer and more enjoyable use. Improved toilets maintained, perhaps another set of toilets? Security maintained ruthlessly and relentlessly. Use of the area promoted, get families / people there, cycling, walking, charity event?

• Provide an itinerant solution for others / locals to be able to use. Enhance to bring family use in to drive away unwanted activities (itinerants and drug users), idea to create a ‘pump track’ (all weather and skills park for mountain biking) -‐ would introduce higher use which would assist in surveillance. Enhance lighting for night safety. Consider Vesteys as part of the broader ‘green belt’ from the esplanade to Lee Point. Enhance habitat for birdlife -‐ create islands, in lake for refuge from feral cats and dogs, increase planting etc. On leash dog area only (to be compatible with wildlife refuge). Create a sculpture park that links with broader bike network from Esplanade / Waterfront to Lee Point.

• Soft surfaces with winding paths for walkers and cyclists. Interpretative signage to point out vegetation communities and wildlife. Open areas and plantings according to location in landscape not specimen plantings in lawns. Allow spaces to go brown and green

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naturally, confine irrigation to a few areas. Separate noisy active spaces from nature watching -‐ bird life.

• Keeping the bird life means keeping trees, plant more trees, plant more native shrubs, maintain ramps for fishing, maintain bridge, keeping our beautiful green habitat working just how it also does.

• I would like to see more native plantings i.e. mangroves, native grasses as a habitat for wild life. Designated paths and bike trails. This is a great location for school groups, visitors, and historical signs. ‘Vesteys land care group’ would be a possibility. Aboriginal rangers to give ownership to this locality.

• Water play -‐ water fountains / spouts -‐ under cover and shade. Simpler than Leanyer, with spouts and fountains and pourers. Instead of big equipment, spend money on a bigger shaded area and soft AstroTurf, to run around. Pop up coffee shops, and lunch vans. Public BBQs and picnic benches. Keep as man trees as possible for natural shade. No through road from sailing club to Darwin High School -‐ traffic is dangerous.

• Have a fenced off dog recreation area similar to what is currently at Marlows lagoon. It could have a section for small and big dogs. Have an adult play ground for disabilities. The East Coast has similar playgrounds. Maintain an open space grounds, no buildings other than ablutions. A safe space for everyone with more BBQ and under covers areas and pathways. Better use of the lake, open it up for model boat users, build a pontoon from edge of lake. Keep the picnic area and current liquor rules as is. Like to have sunset drinks.

• Picnic spots, road closure, BBQ, more rubbish bins, playground extended, additional vegetation.

• Road closure, access to ski, trailer and sailing clubs ramps only, the rest closed. Picnic spots and BBQs.

• Increased use by families from all of Darwin residences and a beautiful green zone. Safer crossings for clubs, bus travel and walkers, runners, bike at sailing club entry. Safer turning lanes into the sailing and trailer club and Vesteys beach. No racism, everyone using in harmony. Areas for pets. Areas for play, maybe younger persons bike path. Temporary overflow car parks around lake. A continuous green belt from Mindil to East Point Reserve.

• Build a surf club so kids can learn life saving skills. Build a world-‐class skate park to attract the international circuit. Create nesting areas in the lake for birds. Cultural centre -‐ saltwater people. Teach traditional fishing skills, and share culture.

• An effective attractive environment for wildlife, in particular birds. This differs from East Point -‐ readily accessible. A place where people fish in the lake, keep the lake.

• Wide paths for many people to walk and cycle in the shade. Well-‐used picnic area with sea views. Safe play areas for kids with water play. Kiosk / café / fish and chips, vending with access to park for picnics. Safe nighttime park areas. Similar to 2016 but improved in the sad declining areas of use. Play areas for adults and teenage kids in a safe connected environment.

• Changing the drinking laws to stop Indigenous drinking in the area will affect all of us. How many of us like to take a bottle of wine to the foreshore to watch the sunset, or have a BBQ / fish and chips with a beer? Many, many people. Lets not have a ‘knee jerk’

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reaction to a social dilemma. • I don’t think trying to get rid of Indigenous people from Vesteys is the right approach.

This is traditional Indigenous land even if the actual people are not Larrakia; they do have the right to be there as much as the rest of the population. They use and value the area for a variety of purposes -‐ not always desirable to the public at large but that is not entirely an Indigenous issue and is a far more complex problem with complex causes that government needs to really acknowledge and make honest efforts to address.

Unacceptable:

• No commercial activity beyond what already exists, no caravan park for example. • Would not like to see any sort of intrusive commercial operating development. • Area not to be consumed by interest groups to the exclusion of others. • No commercial developments i.e. helipads etc.! • Cut off access to beach or cycle path. Pedestrian unimproved dark conditions for safe

travel by bike and foot. • Hotel, casino, shops (café is ok though), camping / overnighting, rubbish, increased

traffic, anti-‐social behaviour. • Please -‐ let us not duplicate what we have elsewhere e.g. develop Parap pool complex

not Vesteys. • No racism, no permanent car park (sailing club green parking okay) • Hotel / motel, café, caravan park, car parks, concrete slabs of any kind, basically no

structures of any kind, leave as is. Removing trees, removing grass, removing bridges, removing shower, removing tap.

• No coffee shop, no buildings at all. • Large-‐scale commercial development, native vegetation only to be used, open space to

remain. • Increased traffic, anti social behaviour, rubbish, hotel, BMX or skate park, removal of

vegetation. • Those inappropriate, ugly and environmentally unsound (not a habitat) palms that have

been planted! • Current licenced hours, no camping, no free food, poor lighting, no foot paths all the

way, no accommodation development no noisy motors. • It is not acceptable to move Indigenous folk who camp around their open space. My

view is they are sharing their sociability in ways they choose. • Consumption of alcohol, families and people don’t use the Reserve because of the

drunken long grasser problem. If people and families feel the need to consume alcohol on a day / evening out then they should support local clubs / businesses which also have facilities for children. More concrete or buildings -‐ any improvement should be carefully considered and implemented to be in harmony with the natural environment. No commercial infrastructure.

• Hotel, caravan park, buildings -‐ permanent café, removing trees, pontoon, bridge, paths, car parks (additional).

• No commercial infrastructure. No removal of access paths from East Point Rd through to the beach.

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• Unimproved beachside path and connections for access. Unimproved sand and beach connection, please recognise the seaside value.

• Underused park with sad disenfranchised people. • Buildings, increased traffic and rubbish, anti social behaviour, noisy pursuits e.g.

helicopters! • Development, rubbish. • Development such as hotels and restaurants.

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4TH QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW - 2015/2016

REPORT No.: 16A0092 MC:je COMMON No.: 2476534 DATE: 30/08/2016

Presenter: Manager Finance, Miles Craighead Approved: General Manager Corporate Services, Diana Leeder PURPOSE The purpose of this report is:

1. To present the 4th quarter budget review and seek Council’s endorsement of recommended amendments.

2. To provide additional financial information to supplement statutory monthly financial reporting and cost of services.

3. Recommend carry forward of unspent 2015/16 budgets to 2016/17. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 5 Effective and Responsible Governance Outcome 5.5 Responsible financial and asset management Key Strategies 5.5.1 Manage Council’s business based on a sustainable financial and asset

management strategy KEY ISSUES This 2015/16 4th quarter budget review includes the Municipal Budget Summary

(overall fund/cash flow), Statement of Costs of Services (program details) and Statement of Cash, Investments (Reserves) and carry forwards.

Duplication of notes related to operational income and expenses is removed and all disclosures on operational income and expense are solely provided with the Statement of Costs of Services.

The Statement of Financial Position is not provided this quarter in order to focus on operational and capital budget variations.

The review is unaudited and further adjustments will be made as/if necessary before presenting the audited financial statements to Council and officially

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lodging these with the Department of Local Government and Community Services.

This review identifies sufficient savings to restore the utilisation of street lighting savings/reserve to cover adverse variations in the 3rd quarter budget review (this will assist the NTG handover of costs and ownership), savings on shared path program are transferred to the Asset Replacement & Refurbishment Reserve and the review is indicative of possibility some further savings (subject to any final adjustments and audit).

There are no concerns in relation to Council’s financial position. RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 16A0092 MC:je entitled 4th Quarter Budget Review -

2015/2016, be received and noted. B. THAT pursuant to Section 128 of the Local Government Act Council amend the

budget 2015/2016 as detailed in report 16A0092 MC:je entitled 4th Quarter Budget Review 2015/2016 and contained in Attachments A-E with Municipal Budget Summary implications as per Attachment A:

a) “Operating Result (Income Statement)”, increase of $6,201,000 (credit)

less “non-cash items” $659,000 (credit) leading to additional “Funds from operations” of $6,860,000 (credit).

(Attachment A Notes 1 – 2) b) “Sale of assets” decrease of $49,000 (debit) (Attachment A Note 3)

and “Purchases of assets”, increase of $2,145,000 (debit). (Attachment D)

c) “Transfers to specific reserves” $4,444,000 (debit).

(Attachment C)

d) The sum of the above (i-iii) variations to the existing adopted budget result in net increase in General Funds of $222,000 (credit - savings). (Attachment A – Bottom Line)

BACKGROUND Each quarter Council considers any variations required to the original budget. At the end of each financial year Council considers the unexpended budgets to be carried forward each year to ensure the completion of required works and services.

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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 16A0092 MC:je SUBJECT: 4TH QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW - 2015/2016 DISCUSSION The objectives of the 4th quarter budget review include:

Adjustment of any costing or accounting issues identified prior to audit. Accountability for notable variances (actual versus budget) in the 4th quarter.

This 4th quarter budget review is prepared after the end of the financial year and therefore is backward looking. The preceding reviews are forward looking as far as practicable and request Responsible Officers to advise Council of developing issues and seek appropriate endorsement for budget amendments. These unaudited results are subject to final adjustments and audit. Variations proposed are presented in the attached financial reports with notes underneath. The following are explanations of some headings in the attachments:

Full Original Budget is the full year budget as per the adopted Municipal Plan.

Full Amended Budget is the preceding “Full Original Budget” amended in the case of reports on Reserves balances for the now audited 30 June 2015 Financial Statements. It is also amended for adopted carry overs of unspent budgets from 2014/15 and subsequent budget reviews.

Recommended Variations is self-explanatory. Carry Forward Variations are incomplete/unspent items recommended to be

carried forward for completion in 2016/17 as they are already commenced/committed and/or still considered to be a Council priority.

Projected Result is the sum of the Full Amended Budget and Recommended Variations. It projects the new year end result if the variations are adopted and actual spending meets adopted budgets.

YTD Actual is the actual spending for the year to date including any accrual adjustments able to be reliably calculated. It does not include commitments/orders as this has a tendency to overstate progress and may not present a true and fair view.

YTD v FAB % is the YTD Actual divided by the Full Amended Budget to derive a % of financial progress against budget to compare with the % of year elapsed, shown in the reports.

Notes provide numbered references which link the recommended variations to explanations below each report.

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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 16A0092 MC:je SUBJECT: 4TH QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW - 2015/2016 CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Executive Leadership Team at its meeting held on Thursday 18 August 2016,

particularly in relation to draft statements of costs of services variations and related notes.

Other Responsible Officers in relation to requests for budget variations. POLICY IMPLICATIONS This report is in accordance with existing policies and does not propose any policy changes. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Overall this 4th quarter budget review is indicative of savings:

The previous review utilised funds of $929,000 from the Street Lighting Reserve to cover significant unfavourable budget variations such as rates growth and sale of land assumptions not achieved. The savings in this review are more than sufficient to restore those funds back to the Street Lighting Reserve to assist with the NTG handover of street lighting costs and ownership.

Savings from shared pathways program of $184,000 are transferred to the

Asset Replacement & Refurbishment Reserve.

Positive fund flow in the Municipal Plan Summary in the column for “Projected Result” (+$222,000 - bottom line).

Examples of savings contributing to the above bullet points include; Employee Overheads $500,000 (sick leave and workers compensation), Governance & Communications $166,000, Community Development $144,000, Darwin Safer City $80,000, Recreation & Leisure $110,000 and Risk Management $122,000. The level of significance adopted for disclosure was $50,000. A number of operational savings fell below this level of significance, however they sum to a significant amount. The final outcomes will be subject to final adjustments and audit. Once that is complete the savings on overall Municipal Plan will be recalculated and reported to Council. Recommended carry forwards (Attachment E) are for incomplete projects with remaining budget. The remaining budget is carried forward to 2016/17 to enable completion. The proposed carry forward of budget programs from 2015/16 to 2016/17 totals $13.18M (gross) consisting of $12.37M of capital plus $0.81M operational.

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PAGE: 5 REPORT NUMBER: 16A0092 MC:je SUBJECT: 4TH QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW - 2015/2016 This compares to a total $9.85M (gross) in 2014/15 (last year) consisting of $9.3M capital and $0.52M operational. Full details of the carry forwards and associated funding are provided at Attachment E. It should be noted that Attachment E excludes early carry forwards adopted as part of the 3rd quarter review and that these will be also automatically brought in to 2016/17. There are no concerns in relation to Council’s financial position. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS There is no formal NT legal requirement for quarterly budget reviews. Adoption of the recommendations in this report will result in Council varying the budget in accordance with Section 128 of the Local Government Act. Section 127 (3) of the Local Government Act prohibits Council from adopting a deficit budget. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. MILES CRAIGHEAD DIANA LEEDER MANAGER FINANCE GENERAL MANAGER

CORPORATE SERVICES For enquiries, please contact Miles Craighead on 8930 0523 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Municipal Budget Summary Attachment B: Statement of Costs Services Attachment C: Statement of Cash and Investments (Reserves) and Notes Attachment D: Statement of Capital Expenditure Attachment E: Carry forwards (unspent budgets from 2015/16 into 2016/17)

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Attachment A

Municipal Budget Summary Full Original Full Amended Recommended Carry Forward Projected YTD YTD v FAB

for the period ended 30 June 2016 Budget Budget Variations Variations Result Actual$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 % Notes

% of year elapsed 100%

Operational and Capital Income 103,926 106,700 4,477 111,177 111,215 100%Expenses -102,073 -103,931 1,724 815 -101,392 -101,176 100%Operating Result (Income Statement) 1,853 2,769 6,201 815 9,785 10,038 1

Adjust non cash items:Depreciation 21,146 21,146 -12 21,134 21,133 100%Other non cash items - -345 671 - 326 326 100% 2

Funds from operations 22,999 23,570 6,860 815 31,245 31,498

Sale of assets 1,053 553 -49 - 504 504 100% 3

Purchases of assets -26,046 -37,324 -2,145 12,369 -27,100 -26,932 99% 4

Funds from investing -24,993 -36,771 -2,194 12,369 -26,596 -26,428

Loans repaid -318 -211 -211 -211 100%Funds from financing -318 -211 - - -211 -211

Transfers from (-to) specific reserves 2,312 12,861 -4,444 -13,183 -4,767 -4,744 5

Net increase (-decrease) in General funds - -551 222 - -329 115 6

Notes on recommended variations:

1. The increase in the Income Statement is as detailed in Attachment B, Cost of Services in conjunction with Attachment E, Carry Forwards Report. 2. Add back: $671k loss on asset disposals .3. Reduce proceeds ‐ plant sales budget not achieved.4. The decrease in Purchases of assets is as detailed in Attachment D, Statement of Capital Expenditure in conjunction with Attachment E, Carry Forwards Report.5. Net decrease in reserve transfers is as detailed in Attachment C, Statement of Reserves.6. Net increase in General Funds is a result of all the variations as detailed in Attachment B, Cost of Services and Attachment D, Statement of Capital Expenditure.

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ATTACHMENT B

Costs of Services Full Original Full Amended Recommended Carry Forward Projected YTD YTD v FABfor the period ended 30 June 2016 Budget Budget Variations Variations Result Actual

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 % Notes


Chief Executive Officer Attachment B-1IncomeOffice of the Chief Executive - 30 32 62 61 98% 1

Climate Change 50 50 - 50 53 105%Strategy & Outcomes 15 15 - 15 12 82%Total income 65 95 32 - 127 126 99%

ExpenseOffice of the Chief Executive 756 816 32 -10 838 838 100% 1

Climate Change 535 561 - - 561 589 105%Communications & Engagement 939 997 -97 -175 725 708 98% 2

Governance 1,500 1,400 -68 - 1,332 1,305 98% 3

Strategy & Outcomes 361 376 - -24 352 334 95%Total expense 4,091 4,149 -133 -209 3,807 3,775 99%

Net surplus (-cost) -4,027 -4,055 166 209 -3,681 -3,649 99%

Note on recommended variations:

1. Registration income and expenditure for LG Chief Officers Group ($22k). 2. Savings in promotional and projects budgets related to planned communications consultations and internet projects .3. Savings in Elected Members professional development and IT support, and savings in Civic Functions budget.

Notes do not include commentay on Carry Forward Variations ‐ these are listed in Attachment E

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$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 % Notes


Community & Cultural Services Attachment B-2IncomeCommunity Development - 22 - 22 25 114%Customer Services 76 100 30 130 134 103% 1

Darwin Safer City - 152 - 152 152 100%Family & Children 159 159 26 185 183 99% 2

Libraries 1,519 1,521 23 1,544 1,548 100% 3

Major Community Events 35 35 - 35 35 100%Recreation & Leisure 705 666 27 693 695 100% 4

Sister Cities - 4 - - 4 4 100%Youth Projects 10 23 13 - 36 28 78%Total income 2,505 2,682 119 - 2,801 2,804 100%

ExpenseGeneral Manager Community 541 607 - - 607 597 98%Community Development 917 934 -144 - 790 787 100% 5

Customer Services 603 622 22 - 644 631 98% 1

Darwin Safer City 544 711 -80 -111 520 515 99% 6

Family & Children 378 346 -14 - 332 319 96% 7

Libraries 3,553 3,555 23 - 3,578 3,553 99% 3

Major Community Events 455 471 -32 -10 429 425 99% 8

Recreation & Leisure 1,829 1,859 -83 -21 1,755 1,748 100% 9

Sister Cities 176 210 - -8 202 177 88%Youth Projects 486 499 13 - 512 498 97%Total expense 9,482 9,813 -295 -150 9,368 9,249 99%

Net surplus (-cost) -6,977 -7,130 414 150 -6,566 -6,445 98%


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$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 % Notes


Notes on recommended variations Community & Cultural Services:

1. Additional banner income and expenditure due to increased banner campaigns and relocation of banner sites.2. Increased income from Malak and Lyons Community Centres with increase in facility hire.3. Reimbursement of library staff wages from NTG.4. Casuarina and Nightcliff Pool's income greater than anticipated.5. Savings in Community Development activities due to vacancies (savings in materials and salaries) and in Community Safety budget (taxi rank).

Noting $24k moved to capital for Gardens Oval Sightscreens.6. Darwin Safer City savings in materials and salaries due to to staff vacancy.7. Fun in the Parks savings due to less equipment requiring replacement, and savings in Family & Children operational from lower plant hire usage

than budget.8. Savings in materials and services in Freedom of Entry/Welcome Home Parades due to the number of events held in the financial year. 2015/16 only

one FOE Parade was held. In addition savings for Bombing of Darwin with reduction in costs for infrastructure at commemorative service.9. Casuarina Pool closed in May/June for maintenance ‐ decrease in contractor costs. In addition savings $19k Nightcliff Pool due to lower usage of

pool blankets than anticipated.


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$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 % Notes


Corporate Services Attachment B-3IncomeGeneral Manager Corporate 6 6 - 6 6 112%Darwin Entertainment Centre 721 - 28 28 28 0% 1

Employee Overheads - - 89 89 89 100% 2

Employee Relations 105 105 - 105 125 119%Finance Management 490 435 128 563 573 102% 3

Fleet Management 73 101 12 113 113 100%Information Technology 53 53 17 70 70 100%On & Off Street Parking 5,767 4,982 -35 4,946 4,945 100% 4

Property Management 1,458 1,509 -67 1,443 1,459 101% 5

Records & Information Management 0 19 - 19 19 101%Regulatory & Animal Management 3,229 2,979 237 3,216 3,207 100% 6

Total income 11,901 10,188 410 - 10,598 10,635 100%

ExpenseGeneral Manager Corporate 514 625 63 - 688 688 100% 7

Business Services 181 181 - - 181 174 96%Contract Administration 232 150 - - 150 158 105%Darwin Entertainment Centre 1,616 895 -40 - 855 855 100% 8

Employee Overheads (net) 172 172 -500 - -328 -328 100% 9

Employee Relations 1,803 1,828 - - 1,828 1,785 98%Finance Management 3,068 3,069 -48 - 3,021 2,990 99% 10

Fleet Management (net of internal charges/hire) * -1,742 -1,852 -278 - -2,131 -2,148 101% 11

Information Technology 2,702 2,702 100 - 2,802 2,804 100% 12

On & Off Street Parking 5,133 5,186 -66 - 5,120 5,120 100% 13

Property Management 143 191 - -18 173 177 102%Records & Information Management 620 655 - - 655 630 96%


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$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 % Notes


Regulatory & Animal Management 4,342 4,342 296 - 4,638 4,641 100% 14

Risk Management 1,274 1,159 -122 -49 989 989 100% 15

Total expense 20,057 19,303 -595 -67 18,642 18,535 99%

Net surplus (-cost) -8,156 -9,115 1,005 67 -8,044 -7,901 98%

Notes on recommended variations Corporate Services:1. Funding received from NTG for installation of carpet ‐ offset by capital expenditure.2. Recognise employee maternity leave reimbursements from government agency.3. Rates & legal fees recovery higher than anticipated.4. Decreases: $136 Off Street Parking majority from Westlane Carpark ($88k), McMinn ($18k) and Cavenagh St Carpark. ($23k)

Increases: $101k ‐ Chinatown Carpark ($39k), Onstreet Parking Zone C ($42k) and Zone B ($19k).5. Decreases: $141k from Time Out Gym lease and Parap Pool House. Increases: $74k from Nightcliff Foreshore Cafe, United Petroleum and Leanyer Depot.6. Animal fines income higher due to greater enforcement of failure to register pets ($230k). 7. GM Corporate Services legal expenditure higher than budget (partially offset by Item 8).8. DEC operational expense account savings mainly relating to insurance & legal fees ‐ offset against GM Corporate operational legal fees.9. Employee overheads savings mainly relating to sick leave and workers compensation.10. Savings in valuation consultants fees, internal plant hire and adjustment for interest on external loan for year end accrual balance.11. Fleet savings in fuel (lower prices and hybrid vehicles), salaries (vacancy), vehicle damages expenditure and purchase of small plant.12. IT operational support costs due to implementation of new core networking design, GIS system and additional software licences.13. Savings in contractor costs.14. Majority increase relates to increased write offs/cancellations from increased Animal fines income; offset partially from savings in salaries and wages and

non contract services.15. Risk management savings in internal audit and consultant services and staff vacancies during the year. Partial funds requested to be Carry forward for audit

scheduled for completion in 16/17.Other Notes* Fleet Management: The hire rates include an element to recover depreciation expense. Depreciation expense is not shown against individual services at this stage and hence the net credit or negative expense (hire exceeds the direct costs which do not include depreciation).


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$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 % Notes


Infrastructure Attachment B-4IncomeBuilding Services 1 1 - 1 - 0%Design, Planning & Projects - 120 29 149 149 100% 1

Mosquito Control 138 138 138 2

Parks & Reserves 192 242 - 242 238 98%Roads Maintenance 1,836 1,778 - 1,778 1,778 100%Development 556 545 46 591 590 100% 3

Waste Management 20,357 21,197 -2,407 18,790 18,790 100% 4

Total income 22,942 23,882 -2,194 - 21,688 21,683 100%

ExpenseGeneral Manager Infrastructure 574 574 90 - 664 664 100% 5

Asset Management 415 555 - -55 500 474 95%Design, Planning & Projects 1,886 2,323 169 -334 2,157 2,157 100% 6

Operations 854 854 -35 - 819 779 95% 7

Building Services 4,095 4,151 14 - 4,165 4,194 101%Mosquito Control 135 135 -24 - 111 99 89% 8

Parks & Reserves 15,057 15,613 -51 - 15,562 15,599 100% 9

Pathways 900 1,065 350 - 1,416 1,447 102% 10

Roads Maintenance 8,247 5,721 -1,271 - 4,450 4,492 101% 11

Stormwater Drainage 627 627 108 - 735 744 101% 12

Street Cleaning 2,916 2,916 65 - 2,981 2,945 99% 13

Development 412 503 -121 - 382 357 93% 14

Waste Management 16,759 20,060 -653 - 19,407 19,440 100% 15

Total expense 52,877 55,098 -1,360 -389 53,349 53,391 100%

Net surplus (-cost) -29,935 -31,217 -834 389 -31,662 -31,708 100%


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$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 % Notes


Notes on recommended variations Infrastructure:

1. Grants for Wayfinding Signage from Department of Transport and Darwin Waterfront.2. Operational Grant component for Mosquito Control from Department of Health ‐ transferred to Unspent Grants Reserve.3. Additional subdivision plan approval income for Muirhead design approvals.4. Decreases: $2.8M Weighbridge fees did not achieve budget due to reduced disposal and $35k LMS gas income less than budget (reduction mainly

from carbon tax levy). Increases: $415k Asbestos fees higher than anticipated, and minor income from access tags and kerbside garbage charges. 5. GM Infrastructure operational account budget required for increased costs in legal fees, salaries & wages and infrastructure staff training.6. Increase relates to salaries in Projects, Stormwater Upgrades consultancy and Wayfinding Signage Strategy $60k (funded from Item 1 and transfer from

capital Shared Paths Program).7. Realigning of plant hire to Cleaning Services program.8. Transfer to capital road reseal program.9. Net savings in Parks Program after realignment of salaries and plant hire to other infrastructure programs.10. Salaries and wages and plant hire ‐ realigned budget from other infrastructure programs to reflect where costs have occurred.11. Transfer to capital $958k, realignment of salaries and plant hire to Pathways and Cleaning Services $350k. Offset by transfers from capital $40k.12. Salaries and wages exceeded budget partially due to first year implementation of coroners inspection regime.13. Plant hire transferred from Roads Maintenance to reflect where costs occurred.14. Recoverable works maintenance expenditure less than budget as majority of works were of a capital nature in 15/16.15. Shoal Bay operational expenses due to reduced income and lower Salvage Operations expenses (PCCU and transfer station paint removal expenses).


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$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 % Notes


General Attachment B-5IncomeGeneral Revenues (rates, interest, Federal Asstce) 63,481 62,941 -125 62,816 62,822 100% 1

Grants & Contributions and Other Income for Capital Purposes 3,033 6,912 6,235 13,147 13,146 100% 2

Total income 66,514 69,853 6,110 - 75,963 75,968 100%

ExpenseCorporate overheads charged to other accounts -5,579 -5,579 - - -5,579 -5,579 100%Depreciation 21,146 21,146 -12 - 21,134 21,133 100%Loss on sale assets - - 671 - 671 671 100% 3

Total expense 15,567 15,567 659 - 16,226 16,226 100%

Net surplus (-cost) 50,947 54,286 5,451 - 59,737 59,741

Net surplus (-cost) All Services 1,853 2,769 6,201 815 9,785 10,038(NB This is the same result as the Income and expenses section of the Municipal Plan Summary Income Statement Section.)


1. Rates growth did not achieve estimated target $181k , offset by increase fees for late rate payments $56k.2. Increases: $5M Parap Swimming Pool Redevelopment NTG grant, $1.5M Velodrome Redevelopment grant NTG, $497k Stage 7 Muirhead from DHA, $60k

Gardens Oval Sightscreens from Waratah Cricket Club, $16k Stormwater Developer contributions and $5k Bicycle Technical Notes from Department of Transport. Decreases: $675k Black Spot grant funding not realised, $141k Bike Plan from Department Transport (to align with when funding will be received) and $26k Car Parking Shortfall developer contributions as budget not achieved.

3. Recognise loss on asset disposals (non cash).


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Statement of Cash & Investments Full Original Full Amended Recommended Carry Forward Projected YTDas at 30 June 2016 Budget Budget Variations Result Result Actual

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Notes

Unrestricted 8,711 9,680 2,139 11,819 12,065

Legally restrictedCBD Carparking Shortfall - Developer Cont. 9,177 11,903 -17 11,886 11,886 1CBD Carparking Shortfall - Rate Levy 10,347 10,458 -73 10,385 10,385 2DEC Air Conditioning Replacement 432 396 - 396 396 Developer Contributions 323 813 459 491 1,762 1,763 3Highway/Commercial Carparking Shortfall 19 18 -1 30 47 47 Market Site Development 294 281 - 281 281 Other Carparking Shortfall 348 363 -2 361 361 Unspent Grants - 219 5,210 2,484 7,913 7,913 4Waste Management Reserve 1,598 2,037 -2,038 (1) (0) 5

Total legally restricted 22,538 26,489 3,537 3,005 33,031 33,031

Internally restrictedAsset Replacement & Refurbishment * 3,548 4,294 1,632 1,160 7,086 7,088 6Carbon Tax Reserve 6,976 - - - - Carry Forward - 3,731 -1,897 3,471 5,304 5,304 7Darwin General Cemetery 6 12 - 12 12 DEC Asset Replacement/Refurbishment 133 133 - 133 133 Disaster Contingency 1,134 1,001 34 1,035 1,035 8Election Expense 207 287 - 287 278 Environmental 65 568 76 644 647 9IT Strategy - 457 - 457 457 Nightcliff Community Hall 13 13 - 13 13 Off & On Street Carparking ** 4,267 5,823 -218 4,110 9,715 9,685 10Plant Replacement 2,205 2,493 241 1,244 3,978 3,987 11Public Art 381 181 110 194 485 485 12Street Lighting Reserve 222 2,333 929 - 3,262 3,262 13Tree Risk Management Reserve - 100 - - 100 100 Watering 179 179 - - 179 179

Total internally restricted 19,336 21,605 907 10,179 32,690 32,666

Total Cash & Investments 50,585 57,773 6,583 13,183 77,540 77,761

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Attachment C Notes


1. CBD Carparking Shortfall - Developer Contributions Reserve

Transfers In (Increases to Reserve):

• $9k Interest adjustment calculated for final year end balance

Transfers Out (Decreases to Reserve):

• $26k Developer Contributions - Car Parking Shortfall income did not achieve anticipated budget

2. CBD Carparking Shortfall - Rate Levy Reserve



3. Developer Contributions Reserve


• $497k Lee Point Road Contribution - Stage 7 Muirhead


• $16k Stormwater contributions received: Zone H $12k and Zone B $4k

• $15k Lee Point Rd capital expenditure budget savings


• $100k income budget for Developer Contributions not achieved (estimated annually during budget process)

Notes do not inclucle commentary on Carry Forward Variations ‐ these are listed in Attachment E

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4. Unspent Grants Reserve


• $5M Parap Pool redevelopment from Department of Sport and Recreation

• $138k Mosquito Control grant from Department of Health

• $72k Darwin Bike Plan 2015/2020 from NTG Department of Transport

Note: Refer to Carry Forwards (Attachment E) for listing of additional grants transferred in including Velodrome Redevelopment from NTG Department of Transport $1.5M

5. Waste Management Reserve


• $1.83M net decrease to reserve from lower income (offset by reduction in expenses) from less activity across Weighbridge

• $188k additional funds for Shoal Bay Cell 5 design & construction


6. Asset Replacement & Refurbishment Reserve


• $1.85M adjustment of 3rd Qtr early carry forwards to align with treatment of carry forwards in 4th Qtr

• $184k savings in Shared Paths Program transferred into reserve

• $55k savings in Solar PV program (to fund LED Lighting Civic Centre)


• $350k reversal of 3rd Qtr early carry forward for Regional Playgrounds as substantially spent in 4th Qtr (remaining balance reflected in Carry Forward Report Attachment E)

• $55k LED Lighting Civic Centre


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• $52k Parap Pool expenditure 15/16 higher than allocated budget for the year. Fund from ARR reserve, will reduce budget in 16/17 (change of year allocations; total budget for project to remain the same)

7. Carry Forward Reserve


• $1.85M adjustment of 3rd Qtr early carry forwards to align with treatment of carry forwards in 4th Qtr

• $47k Regional Playground Refurbishment transfer from Carry Forward Reserve for expenditure in 4th Qtr

8. Disaster Contingency Reserve


• $34k Emergency Backup Generator Civic Centre savings - return surplus to Disaster Contingency Reserve

9. Environmental Reserve


• $76k Carbon Tax refund budget (residual balance from 3rd Qtr expected invoice amounts not required) transferred to Environmental Reserve for green house gas minimising projects as per Council Decision 21/3566.

10. On & Off Street Parking Reserve


• $31k net increase from additional income and reduction in expense from On & Off street parking

• $15k net increase from additional income and reduction in expense within CBD enforcement


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• $200k 3G modems for car parking meter fleet upgrade - 15/16 payment. Council Decision 21\4485


11. Plant Replacement Reserve

Transfers In (Increases to Reserve): • $290k net increase from reduction in expenses in Plant program (includes savings in fuel, salaries, small plant purchases and vehicle damages expenditure)


• $49k reduction in plant sale proceeds achieved

12. Public Art Reserve


• $110k Public Art Platform 1 Digital Program transfer to reserve

13 . Street Lighting Reserve


• $929k Transfer net funding savings into reserve as per 3rd Qtr Review report


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Statement of Capital Expenditure Full Original Full Amended Recommended Carry Forward Projected YTD YTD v FAB

for the period ended 30 June 2016 Budget Budget Variations Variations Result ActualMaster Account $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 % Notes

02 Community & Cultural Services Department

05/221060 Swimming Pools Capital Projects Expenditure 500 650 52 ‐ 702 702 100% 1

05/221061 Community Projects Capital Expenditure 154 397 ‐110 ‐210 77 77 99% 2

05/223060 Recreation Capital Projects 350 30 434 ‐136 328 328 100% 3

05/223065 Sports Facilities Capital Projects ‐ ‐ 1,500 ‐1,500 ‐ ‐ 1000% 4

05/235060 Libraries Capital Expenditure 92 92 ‐ ‐ 92 92 100%

02 Community & Cultural Services Department Total 1,096 1,169 1,876 ‐1,845 1,199 1,198 100%

03 Infrastructure

05/311060 Infrastructure Capital Projects 1,500 1,721 ‐6 ‐1,215 500 500 100%

05/322061 Planning & Design Urban Enhancement Capital Exp ‐ 25 ‐ ‐ 25 9 36%

05/322062 Minor Capital Works Program 140 140 27 ‐ 167 165 99% 5

05/322063 Streetscape Development & Upgrade 537 854 7 ‐43 818 812 99%

05/322066 Roads to Recovery Capital Projects Expenditure 1,670 3,671 100 ‐211 3,559 3,559 100% 6

05/322067 LATM Capital Projects Expenditure 181 432 ‐8 ‐82 342 342 100%

05/322068 Cyclepath Capital Projects 553 1,323 ‐502 ‐97 725 725 100% 7

05/322069 Black Spot Program 780 1,026 ‐675 ‐350 0 0 100% 8

05/322070 Lee Point Road Upgrade ‐ 106 ‐15 ‐ 91 91 100%

05/331061 Footpaths Capital Projects 828 868 ‐ ‐51 817 812 99%

05/331062 Disability Access Capital Projects (W/O ONLY) 54 90 ‐14 ‐67 8 ‐7 ‐87%

05/331064 Driveway Capital Projects 231 259 3 ‐ 262 260 99%

05/331065 Road Reseal & Rehabilitation Capital Projects 1,906 2,624 126 ‐ 2,750 2,673 97% 9

05/331066 Streetlighting Capital Projects 113 224 5 ‐61 168 163 97%

05/331067 Parks Lighting Capital Projects 157 180 ‐ ‐46 134 134 100%

05/331068 Kerbing Capital Projects 29 41 ‐ ‐ 41 39 95%

05/331069 Traffic Signals Capital Projects 148 361 ‐31 ‐26 305 305 100% 10

05/332060 Building Maintenance Capital Projects 1,195 2,670 4 ‐552 2,122 2,090 99% 11

Notes do not include commentary on Carry Forward Variations ‐ these are listed in Attachment E

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05/332063 Signage & Memorial Capital Projects 21 21 ‐41 ‐ ‐21 ‐21 102% 12

05/332065 Nightcliff Foreshore Cafe Capital Expense ‐ 1,329 23 1,352 1,339 99% 13

05/332082 Investment Properties Capital Refurbish (W/O ONLY) 150 280 13 ‐188 105 105 100%

05/332083 Toilet Block Capital Projects ‐ 468 ‐ ‐379 89 90 100%05/332086 Open Spaces Capital Refurbishment Costs (W/O ONLY) 1,203 1,899 14 ‐325 1,588 1,584 100%

05/333062 Shoal Bay Upgrade Works 8,000 8,000 188 ‐4,000 4,188 4,188 100% 14

05/334060 Stormwater Drainage Capital Projects 417 714 835 ‐370 1,179 1,179 100% 15

05/334065 Walkway Capital Projects 160 160 ‐ ‐113 46 46 100%

05/334068 Mosquito Control Capital Projects 125 125 ‐ ‐99 26 26 100%

05/341061 Fencing Capital Projects 146 146 ‐9 ‐ 137 135 98%

05/341062 Parks & Reserves Revitalisation Capital Projects 1,059 1,054 26 ‐299 781 779 100% 16

05/341063 Parks Infrastructure Capital Projects 50 186 ‐28 ‐57 100 100 100% 17

05/341064 Parks & Reserves General Capital Projects ‐ 57 ‐ ‐ 57 70 124%

05/341065 Parks Landscaping & Irrigation Capital Projects 404 430 ‐ ‐16 414 414 100%03 Infrastructure Total 21,756 31,483 41 ‐8,646 22,878 22,708 99%

04 Corporate Services Department

05/242060 Regulatory Services Capital Projects 80 80 ‐ ‐80 ‐ ‐ 1000%

05/332089 Darwin Entertainment Centre Capital Projects 784 1,094 28 ‐469 653 657 101% 18

05/335060 Fleet Management Capital Projects 1,926 2,620 ‐ ‐1,184 1,436 1,436 100%

05/431060 IT Capital Projects 294 635 ‐ ‐47 588 588 100%

05/432060 Records Capital Expenditure ‐ 73 ‐ ‐26 48 48 100%


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05/453065 Off Street Parking Capital Projects 110 170 ‐ ‐72 98 98 100%

05/456060 On Street Parking Capital Projects ‐ ‐ 200 ‐ 200 200 100% 19

04 Corporate Services Department Total 3,194 4,673 228 ‐1,878 3,023 3,026 100%

Total 26,046 37,324 2,145 -12,369 27,100 26,932 99%


1. Parap Pool masterplan expenditure 15/16 higher than allocated budget for the year. Fund from ARR reserve, will reduce budget in 16/17 (change of year

allocations; total budget for project to remain the same).

2. Public Art Reserve for the Public Art Platform 1 Digital Program transferred to Public Art Reserve.

3. Regional Playground Refurbishment ‐ $350k transfer back out of carry forward reserve for actual spend in 4th qtr ($298k with balance carried forward in Att E),

Gardens Oval sightscreens $84k ($60k funded from contributions, $24k funded from transfer from Community Safety operational budget Council Decision

21\4136).

4. Velodrome grant received June ‐ offsetting expenditure account (for carry forward).

5. Minor Civil works projects additional expenditure funded from Road Reseal budget.

6. Transfer funds from Shared Paths Program 2015/16 to The Esplanade Resurface Reconstruction Project.

7. Decreases: $184k savings transferred to ARR reserve, $141k reduction of expenditure to reflect first payment only for Bike Plan grant (budget was for full

amount) as balance will be received on completion, $100k as per item 6 , $72k decrease for On Road Cycle Lanes on Daly St transferred to Unspent Grants

Reserve to be completed in 16/17 and $10k transfer to operational Wayfinding Signage Strategy. Increase $5k recognition of grant received Bicycle Technical

Notes (offsetting expenditure).

8. Decrease to offset unrealised Black Spot grant income ‐ Smith/Daly Intersection Upgrade.

9. $211k transfer from operational accounts for road reseal works that were capital in nature. Offset by transfers to other capital programs (mainly $36k Nightcliff


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Stormwater Upgrade and $27k Minor Civil Works).

10. Transfer traffic signal maintenance operational in nature to operational account.

11.Increases: $55k LED lighting to Civic Centre ( funded from ARR Reserve) and $37k Kiosk and Change Room Refurbishment . Decreases: $55k Solar PV

(transferred back to ARR Reserve) and $34k Emergency Back up Generator Civic Centre savings (transferred back to Disaster Contingency Reserve).

12. Transfer Darwin General Cemetery expenditure to operational account.

13. Retention payable for Nightcliff Café.

14. Shoal Bay Cell 5 Design & Construction 15/16 partial expenditure funded from Waste Reserve.

15. $799 transfer from operational account for works capital in nature. Stormwater Upgrade $36k ($36k funded from Item 9 above).

16. Increase: Regional Playground Refurbishment $47k transfer from Carry Forward Reserve. Decreases: $19k Garanmanuk Park Shade budget reallocated to other

capital programs.

17. Decrease: Park refurbishment $38k transferred to operational. Increase: $9k from Garanamuk Park Shade (Item 16 above).

18. Contribution received for installation of carpet ‐ offsetting expenditure.

19. 3G modems for car parking meter fleet upgrade ‐ 15/16 payment funded from On & Off Street Reserve. Council Decision 21\4485.


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ATTACHMENT E

CARRY FORWARD SUMMARY

General Revenue Reserve GrantTotal

2014-15Total

Operational 499,350 0 315,329 814,679 521,341

Capital 2,971,376 7,228,607 2,168,632 12,368,615 9,329,658

Total 2015/16 3,470,726 7,228,607 2,483,961 13,183,294

Total 2014/15 4,389,575 4,890,192 571,232 9,850,999

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Operational Carry Forwards

Section Project Name Comments Carryforward Revenue Grant

Office of the Chief Executive LG Chief Officers Group Conference Unexpended funds from LG Chief Officers Group 9,740 9,7409,740 9,740 0

Communications & Marketing Website Development Project Project Tender was awarded in May 2016 however project delivery is due in 2016/17 financial year 100,000 100,000

Communications & Marketing Communications & Marketing To be allocated to the development of open data For Web development. 50,000 50,000

Communications & Marketing Vesty's Reserve Community Consultation ‐ Michels Warren Munday fee

The project is being delivered from June until August, with one payment scheduled for June and the other for August 25,000 25,000

175,000 175,000 0Strategy & Outcomes Community Satisfaction Survey Project delayed to 2016/17 financial year by council decision 16,820 16,820

Strategy & Outcomes Profile ID/Economy IDRequest to carry forward to 2016/17 to annualise the impacts of software updates as a result of Census updates in 2016/17 7,220 7,220

24,040 24,040 0CEO Department Total 208,780 208,780 ‐

Community Development International Relations ReviewInternational Relations Review consultancy final payment received after 2015/16 end of year processing cut off date 5,000 5,000

Community DevelopmentDili Sister City delegation ‐ Council decision No.21\4469 (31/05/16) Dili Sister City Committee, Council endorsed decision for Dili delegation outbound 3,000 3,000

8,000 8,000 0

Recreation Services Parap Pool Redevelopment

Carry Forward is required for Parap Pool Community Consultations Projects. $30k budget was allocated to this account in February as a 2nd Qtr Budget Variation. An amount of approx $9k was utilised during the Parap Pool Community Consultation for Materials and activities with $21k remaining for carry forward. $10k was committed during June 2016 for Parap Pool Party, this amount will be expensed in July 2016 on receipt of supplier invoices. Balance of carry forward funds has been split across the year for further engagement activities during the construction of the re‐developed Parap Pool 21,000 21,000

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Section Project Name Comments Carryforward Revenue Grant

Recreation Services Bombing of Darwin

Carry Forward request for 10k is for replacement marketing and advertising materials ordered but not delivered during 2016 FY. 2017 ledger balance includes transactions for committed balances for Captovate and Sprout for these materials. 10,000 10,000

31,000 31,000 0

Darwin Safer City Program Faces in Spaces Faces in Spaces Grant Funds from Department of Social Services 110,903 110,903110,903 0 110,903

Community & Cultural Services Department Total 149,903 39,000 110,903

Business Services Pee Wee Sidney Williams Hut RehabilitationThis is a project partially funded by a grant from Heritage, project to be completed in 2016/17 due to delays in testing for asbestos and unavailability of contractors 17,570 17,570

17,570 17,570 0

Risk Management Internal Audits Internal audits underway but not completed 49,000 49,00049,000 49,000 0

Corporate Services Department Total 66,570 66,570 ‐

Design, Planning & Projects Darwin Wayfinding and Signage Plan Project expected to finish September 2016 58,550 30,000 28,550

Design, Planning & Projects CBD Road Hierarchy Project Study Grant funded project still for completion 75,876 75,876

Design, Planning & Projects Smith St Urban Centre (Area Plan) Grant funded project still for completion 100,000 100,000

Design, Planning & Projectsinitiative for Creation of Urban Development Policy and Statement Revenue funded ‐ unspent in 2016 project still being scoped 100,000 100,000

334,426 130,000 204,426

Asset ManagementPathways Survey ‐ Defects and Condition Assessment

To be carried forward to 05/312000/300/105 for the existing committed carried forward to 2016‐2017 55,000 55,000

55,000 55,000 0Infrastructure Department Total 389,426 185,000 204,426

Operational Carry Forwards Total 814,679 499,350 315,329

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Capital Carry Forwards Project Name Master Carryforward Revenue Grant Reserve Reserve Name Comments

Integrated Art -Parap Pool 221061 194,000 0 194,000 Public Art Reserve Design Development Contract signed. Work in development.Annual Public Art Commission 221061 15,650 15,650 To address maintenance of works.

221061 Total 209,650 15,650 0 194,000

Gardens Oval Sightscreens 223060 83,715 24,000 59,715Carry Forward of Waratah and Council's contribution for sightscreens at Gardens Oval

Regional Playgrounds 223060 51,890 51,890 ARR

balance of regional playground refurbishment to be spent in 16/17.

223060 Total 135,605 24,000 59,715 51,890Velodrome Redevelopment 223065 1,500,000 0 1,500,000 Grant received in June 2016

223065 Total 1,500,000 0 1,500,000 0Dog Park 242060 80,000 80,000 Awaiting negotiation with the NTG

242060 Total 80,000 80,000 0 0

Dinah Beach Road 311060 81,128 14,352 66,776 DC ReserveConcept Design underway‐detailed design completed by February 2017 project scheduled for future years.

Darwin City Centre Master Plan Works 311060 566,981 63,883 503,098 ARR

Various projects on hold awaiting decisions on Master Plan. Report to Council in September 2016 seeking direction on projects.

Bennett/Cavenagh Intersection 311060 257,874 219,770 38,104 ARR See comment above.Smith/Bennett Intersection 311060 29,334 0 29,334 ARR See comment above.Bicentennial Park Parade Path 311060 35,829 0 35,829 ARR See comment above.Daly/Smith St Urban Centre 311060 100,000 0 100,000 See comment above.

Smith/Daly Street Intersection 311060 143,730 0 143,730 DC ReserveProject on hold and being reviewed following a Council Decision. Report to Council by October 2016.

311060 Total 1,214,876 78,235 319,770 816,871

Landscaping - Dudley Point - East Point Reserve 322063 5,000 5,000Landscaping works programmed to avoid peak usage period. Project commenced with works to be completed by October 2016.

Sunset Park -Landscaping 322063 37,749 37,749 Funds committed, work completed322063 Total 42,749 42,749 0 0

The Esplanade Resurface Reconstruction 322066 211,412 100,000 111,412Finalisation of outstanding elements completed with expectation of line marking of bike lane.

322066 Total 211,412 100,000 111,412 0

Esplanade Pedestrian Crossing 322067 82,492 82,492

Contract awarded. Commencement delayed to avoid interruptions to Darwin Festival. Works to be completed by October 2016.

322067 Total 82,492 82,492 0 0

Installation of bike racks 322068 70,000 70,000Project underway, on going consultation required regarding finalisation of locations. Completed by January 2017.

Production of Bicycle Technical Notes 322068 26,714 21,724 4,990Underway in partnership with NTG ‐ completion by December 2016.

322068 Total 96,714 91,724 4,990 0Smith/Daly Intersection Upgrade 322069 280,000 0 280,000 DC Reserve On hold subject to a reviewRyland Road & Clarke Cres Intersection 322069 50,191 50,191 Underway ‐ Completion August 2016.Ryland Road & Rossiter Street Intersection 322069 20,163 20,163 Underway ‐ Completion August 2016.

322069 Total 350,354 70,354 0 280,000Footpath -Waratah Cres to Fannie Bay 331061 10,000 10,000 Funds committed, work completedFootpath Programme - Vimy Lane/Parap Markets upgrade 331061 40,705 40,705 Funds committed, work completed

331061 Total 50,705 50,705 0 0

Disability Access Programme 2015/16 331062 67,389 67,389Underway, delivering on Committee adopted projects ‐ December 2016.

331062 Total 67,389 67,389 0 0Peel Street LED Lighting Upgrade 331066 61,028 61,028 Funds committed, work completed.

331066 Total 61,028 61,028 0 0

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Civic Park -Lighting Improvements 331067 45,841 45,841 Project funding staged over two years ‐ Completion March 2017331067 Total 45,841 45,841 0 0

Signal Rectification at Daly & Cavenagh Street intersection 331069 22,055 22,055 Completed August 2016.Signal Rectification at Lee Point Road & Parer Drive intersection 331069 3,600 3,600 Project progressing.

331069 Total 25,655 25,655 0 0

LED lighting to CEO & Chambers Areas & Civic Centre (WO33570,32740,34405) 332060 15,304 15,304 Funds committed, work completed.Kiosk & Change room refurbishment casuarina Pool 332060 38,605 38,605 Underway.Solar PV 332060 201,259 0 201,259 ARR Project completed July 2017.

Mindil Beach Water Main Replacement 332060 100,000 0 100,000 ARR Project funding staged over two years ‐ Completion March 2017.Community and Cultural Services Storage Shed at Operational Centre 332060 35,826 35,826 Underway ‐ Completion October 2016.West Lane Car Park ‐Replacement of the Aircon Chilled water pipe 332060 84,305 0 84,305 On Off St Parking Project underway.Workshop Internal Lighting -Bishop St-OPS Centre 332060 76,281 16,281 60,000 Plant Reserve Project progressing

332060 Total 551,580 106,016 0 445,564

Doctors Gully Slope Stabilisation 332082 119,567 0 119,567 ARR Project funding and works staged ‐ Completion December 2016.

LED Electrical Upgrade and Associated Work - Timeout Gym 332082 55,135 0 55,135 ARRCapital project not finalised in 2015/16 ‐ to be completed in 2016/17.

Parap Pool House Refurbishment floor & lights 332082 13,000 13,000 Works underway ‐ Completion September 2016.332082 Total 187,702 13,000 0 174,702

24hr Public Amenities Facility Civic Park Public Toilet 332083 100,000 0 100,000Contract awarded, works delayed to avoid Darwin Festival ‐ Completion October 16.

City Public Toilet 332083 248,515 248,515Contract awarded, works delayed to avoid Darwin Festival ‐ Completion October 17.

Toilet Upgrades & Refurbishment 332083 30,000 30,000 Project Progressing.332083 Total 378,515 278,515 100,000 0

Coastal Foreshore Erosion 332086 121,742 121,742 Funds committed, work completed.Nightcliff North Coastal Erosion 332086 9,665 9,665 Funds committed, work completed.Sunset Park Sea Wall (Civil Protection Sea Wall at Sunset Park) 332086 193,327 193,327 Funds committed, work completed.

332086 Total 324,734 324,734 0 0Darwin Entertainment Centre ; Air Conditioning 332089 9,340 9,340 required for air con upgradeDarwin Entertainment Centre ; Upgrades & Refurbishment 332089 395,370 395,370 required for air con upgradeRoof waterproof membrane 332089 28,500 28,500 In line with funding agreementRust Protection to Steelwork 332089 20,000 20,000 In line with funding agreementCCTV -Darwin Entertainment Centre 332089 15,632 15,632 Project Progressing

332089 Total 468,842 468,842 0 0Shoal Bay Cell 5 Design and Construction 333062 4,000,000 0 4,000,000 On Off St Parking Contract awarded, works underway. Internal Loan

333062 Total 4,000,000 0 0 4,000,000

Benison Road Flooding -Detailed Design and Construction 334060 370,003 370,003 Works delayed due to land owner ‐ Completion November 2016334060 Total 370,003 370,003 0 0

Walkways Resurfacing 334065 113,266 113,266 Works underway completion October 2016.334065 Total 113,266 113,266 0 0

Mosquito Control Programme 334068 98,709 41,964 56,745 Works deferred to be completed in January 2017.334068 Total 98,709 41,964 56,745 0

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Plant, Machinery & Equipment Replacement programme 2015/16 335060 1,183,743 0 1,183,743 Plant Reserve Purchases expected to arrive in July/August 2016.335060 Total 1,183,743 0 0 1,183,743

Playground Refurbishment 341062 299,099 299,099 Project completed awaiting invoicing.341062 Total 299,099 299,099 0 0

Establish "Garden of Light" 341063 50,000 50,000 Project Progressing.Drinking Fountain (Bubbler) -ARQUA - Herbert St 341063 7,000 7,000 Project Progressing.

341063 Total 57,000 57,000 0 0Inground Irrigation System -GREENWOOD Park Lot # 3470 341065 15,905 15,905 Works underway.

341065 Total 15,905 15,905 0 0

Network and Systems Upgarde 431060 47,210 47,210Capital program IT hardware outstanding purchase order to be paid.

431060 Total 47,210 47,210 0 0Ci Anywhere upgrade 432060 25,731 0 25,731 ARR Software not available until end of 15/16 period.

432060 Total 25,731 0 0 25,731Parking Machines 453065 26,000 0 26,000 On Off St Parking required for parking sensorsDripstone Road upgrade Study 453065 16,000 0 16,000 Project progressing ‐ Completion December 2016.Bradshaw Tce Parking Solution 453065 30,106 0 30,106 Highway Commercial Project progressing ‐ Completion December 2016.

453065 Total 72,106 0 16,000 56,106Total Capital 12,368,615 2,971,376 2,168,632 7,228,607

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MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - JULY 2016

REPORT No.: 16A0104 MC:je COMMON No.: 2476534 DATE: 30/08/2016

Presenter: Finance Manager, Miles Craighead Approved: General Manager Corporate Services, Diana Leeder PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide a comparison of income and expenditure against the budget for the period ended 31 July 2016 in accordance with the Local Government (Accounting) Regulations. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 5 Effective and Responsible Governance Outcome 5.5 Responsible financial and asset management Key Strategies 5.5.1 Manage Council’s business based on a sustainable financial and asset

management strategy KEY ISSUES Work and focus continues towards finalising the year end audited financial

statements. As it is too early to get useful data trends this monthly report omits some of the

additional data normally provided. The reporting meets Council’s statutory requirements. Reporting is proposed to return to normal for the period ending 30 September

2016 (2nd Ordinary Council Meeting). There are no concerns with the Council’s overall financial position in relation to its

adopted budgets. RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Report Number 16A0104 MC:je entitled Monthly Financial Report - July 2016, be received and noted.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 16A0104 MC:je SUBJECT: MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - JULY 2016 BACKGROUND The format of the monthly reports has been previously consulted and endorsed. DISCUSSION The following statements are included at Attachment A. Overall Income Statement All sources of Council’s income (revenue) and all operating expenses. Rates are recognised at the beginning of the financial year although payment is received throughout the year, as demonstrated each report in the graph showing monthly rates recovery. Municipal Plan Summary The Municipal Plan Summary follows a similar format to the statement of cash flows but is based on working capital rather than cash. The actual transfers to and from cash backed reserves are not currently provided, these will be provided from 1st quarter 2016/17 in conjunction with the Reserves Summary Report. Investments Report Details all cash and investments held by institution and this also provides information on interest rate returns and maturities. Accounts Receivable Report Details rate receipt collection, outstanding general debtors and performance on rates recovery compared to the previous year. The report includes additional information on infringement debtors, rates arrears, rates struck and rates outstanding (bar chart). CONSULTATION PROCESS Nil POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Nil RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Council’s monthly financial reports normally contain additional information to the statutory requirements. Some of this additional information is proposed to be omitted until the end of the 1st quarter 2016/17. Thereafter the information should be starting to show some more useful trends and will be more settled. A main focus in the meantime is the annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2016.

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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 16A0104 MC:je SUBJECT: MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - JULY 2016 The information that is provided is considered to more than achieve statutory compliance as set out below: Part 8 of the Local Government (Accounting) Regulations require that a monthly financial report is presented to Council. Regulation 18 states:- 1. The CEO must, in each month, lay before a meeting of the Council a report, in a

form approved by the council, setting out:

a) The actual income and expenditure of the Council for the period from the commencement of the financial year to the end of the previous month; and

b) The forecast income and expenditure for the whole of the financial year 2. The report must include:

a) Details of all cash and investments held by the Council (including money held in trust); and

b) A statement on the debts owed to the Council including the aggregate

amount owed under each category with a general indication of the age of the debts; and

c) Other information required by the Council.

3. If a Council does not hold a meeting in a particular month, the report is to be laid

before the Council committee performing the Council's financial functions for the particular month.

It should be noted that monthly financial reports are not independently audited, but are subject to internal control and review processes. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil

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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 16A0104 MC:je SUBJECT: MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - JULY 2016 COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. MILES CRAIGHEAD

DIANA LEEDER FINANCE MANAGER GENERAL MANAGER

CORPORATE SERVICES For enquiries, please contact Miles Craighead on 8930 0523 or email: [email protected]. Attachment: Attachment A: Monthly Financial Report – July 2016

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Income StatementFor the Period Ended 31/07/2016

Full Original Full Amended YTD YTD v FABBudget Budget Actual$'000 $'000 $'000 %


Income from Continuing Operations Comment

Rates & Annual Charges 67,235 67,235 67,222 100% No issues

User Charges, Fees & Other 25,623 25,623 3,014 12% No issues

Interest & Investment Revenue 2,656 2,656 212 8% No issues

Grants & Contributions - Operating 5,355 5,355 89 2% No issues

Total Income from Continuing Operations 100,868 100,868 70,537 70%

Less Expenses from Continuing Operations

Employee Costs 31,727 31,727 2,268 7% No issues

Borrowing Costs 229 229 - 0% No issues

Materials and Services 47,680 47,680 3,069 6% No issues

Depreciation and Amortisation 22,397 22,397 1,866 8% No issues

Total Expenses from Continuing Operations 102,034 102,034 7,203 7%

Operating Result - Continuing Operations (1,166) (1,166) 63,334

Grants & Contributions - Capital 10,564 10,564 - 0% No issues

Income (Loss) from Asset Disposal - - - 0% No issues

Net Operating Result For the Year 9,398 9,398 63,334

2016/17

Income Statement

Explanation of Columns: "Full Original Budget" and "Full Amended Budget" are full year. There are no budget amendments yet. YTD Actual is year to date. YTD v FAB is the % of actuals achieved against the full year original budget.

Outlines income and operating expenses. Excludes capital expenditure and instead recognises depreciation expense. The net operating surplus or deficit for the reporting period is a measure of Council's financial performance. This figure is determined by deducting total operating expenses including depreciation from total operating revenue.

Operating income: Rates are recognised at the beginning of the year hence 100% achieved. Although User charges, fees and other revenue are slightly above target at 12% this is mainly due to the issuing of Off Street parking permits and animal registrations at the beginning of the year. .

Operating expenses: Overall expenditure appears reasonable for this 1st month of the financial year..

Capital income: No revenue recognised as yet.

Finance: There are no overall concerns in relation to the original budget.

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Municipal Plan SummaryFor the Period Ended 31/07/2016

Full Original Full Amended YTD YTD v FABBudget Budget Actual$'000 $'000 $'000 %


Funds From Operating Activities

Net Operating Result From Above 9,398 9,398 63,334

Add back depreciation (not cash) 22,397 22,397 1,866

Add back Loss on Asset Disposal (non cash) - - -

Contributed assets (non cash) - - -

Net Funds Provided (or used in) Operating Activities 31,795 31,795 65,201

Funds From Investing activities

Sale of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment 904 904 118 13%

Sale of Land - - - 0%

Purchase of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment (41,500) (41,500) (633) 2%

Net Funds Provided (or used in) Investing Activities (40,596) (40,596) (514)

Funds From Financing Activities

Proceeds from borrowings & advances 1,764 1,764 - 0%

Repayment of borrowings & advances (258) (258) - 0%

Net Funds Provided (or used in) Financing Activities 1,506 1,506 -

Net Increase (-Decrease) in Funds Before Transfers (7,295) (7,295) 64,686

Transfers from (-to) Reserves 7,295 7,295 -

Net Increase (-Decrease) in Funds After Transfers - - 64,686

2016/17

Municipal Plan Summary CommentsThis statement outlines Councils entire budget in accordance with the published municipal plan. It shows the effect on General Funds (original budget ‐ break even/nil). It groups items into operating, investing and financing and has a very close relationship to cash flows , which is why it is presented in the same international format. It eliminates the depreciation calculation and discloses totals for asset sales and purchases as well as loan raising and repayments. Finally it discloses the transfers to & from cash backed reserves which are detailed in the quarterly budget review reports (actual transfers to/from reserves are not actioned until the end of the 1st quarter).

Manager Finance: There are no overall concerns in relation to the budgets.

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As at 31 July, 2016 Council's short term cash position was as follows:

1. General Fund

Cash at Bank 1,213,121$ Short Term Investments 71,375,239$ Total Funds 72,588,360$ Council has an arrangement with its financial institution the Commonwealth Bank of Australia to offset Council's

overdraft facility against pooled funds held in Council's Trust Account and General Account.

As at 31 July 2016

2. Trust Account $ Institution ValueInterest

RateMaturity

Date Days to Maturity

Cash at Bank $620,463.52 COMMONWEALTH n/a n/a n/aShort Term Investments n/a $0.00 n/a n/a n/a

Total Trust Funds $620,463.52

CASH AND INVESTMENTS SUMMARY

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FUNDS INVESTED MATURITY PROFILE As at 31 July 2016

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Short Term Policy Max. Actual Portfolio Counterparty Policy Min. Policy Max. Actual PortfolioA1+ 100% 64% Major Banks 15% 100% 64%A1 45% 11% Regional Banks 0% 45% 32%A2 25% 25%Unrated* 10% 0%

Note: City of Darwin's investment policy limit with any one bank cannot exceed 30% of the entire investment portfolio.*unrated institutions must be an "ADI" with an asset base greater than $1B.

INVESTMENTS REPORT TO COUNCIL AS AT 31 JULY 2016

Investment Policy Limits

Credit Unions/Building Societies/ Other ADI's

0% 45% 4%

BankSA 3%

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd 3%

Westpac 30%

Commonwealth 1%

NAB 30%

People's Choice/Australian Central Credit Union

4%

Suncorp 10%

Bank of Queensland Limited 19%

INVESTMENT FUNDS DISTRIBUTION PER INSTITUTION

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CREDIT RATING COUNTERPARTY AMOUNT INTEREST

RATE MATURITY DATE DAYS TO MATURITY

WEIGHTED AVERAGE RATE

INSTITUTION TOTALS s

LT / ST

$ 45,212,576.97 63.34% of portfolio

AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 2.89% August 2, 2016 2 0.000404902 22,212,576.97$ 29.94%AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.10% August 9, 2016 9 0.000434324AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.10% August 16, 2016 16 0.000434324AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.10% August 16, 2016 16 0.000434324AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.10% August 23, 2016 23 0.000434324AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.10% August 23, 2016 23 0.000434324AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.10% August 23, 2016 23 0.000434324AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,009,297.54$ 3.05% August 30, 2016 30 0.000431292AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,075,800.76$ 3.00% September 13, 2016 44 0.000452174AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,017,260.28$ 3.00% October 4, 2016 65 0.000427569AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.00% October 4, 2016 65 0.000420314AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,029,512.58$ 3.00% October 11, 2016 72 0.000432718AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,048,147.05$ 3.00% October 11, 2016 72 0.000440551AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.07% October 25, 2016 86 0.000430121AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.07% October 25, 2016 86 0.000430121AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.07% November 1, 2016 93 0.000430121AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.07% November 8, 2016 100 0.000430121AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.10% December 13, 2016 135 0.000434324AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.13% December 13, 2016 135 0.000438527AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,032,558.76$ 2.97% January 10, 2017 163 0.000429659AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 2.96% February 7, 2017 191 0.000414710AA - / A1+ National Bank 1,000,000.00$ 2.95% February 28, 2017 212 0.000413309

AA - / A1+ Commonwealth Bank 1,000,000.00$ 2.98% September 6, 2016 37 0.000417512 1,000,000.00$ 1.40%

AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.32% August 2, 2016 2 0.000465147 22,000,000.00$ 29.92%AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.32% August 9, 2016 9 0.000465147AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.01% September 27, 2016 58 0.000421715AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.01% September 27, 2016 58 0.000421715AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.01% September 27, 2016 58 0.000421715AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.02% October 18, 2016 79 0.000423116AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.02% October 18, 2016 79 0.000423116AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.02% October 25, 2016 86 0.000423116AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.12% November 22, 2016 114 0.000437126AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.12% November 22, 2016 114 0.000437126AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.12% November 29, 2016 121 0.000437126AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.12% November 29, 2016 121 0.000437126AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.12% November 29, 2016 121 0.000437126AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.12% December 6, 2016 128 0.000437126AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.12% December 6, 2016 128 0.000437126AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.15% December 20, 2016 142 0.000441330AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.10% December 20, 2016 142 0.000434324AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.10% January 3, 2017 156 0.000434324AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.00% January 10, 2017 163 0.000420314AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.00% January 17, 2017 170 0.000420314AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.00% January 17, 2017 170 0.000420314AA - / A1+ Westpac 1,000,000.00$ 3.00% February 7, 2017 191 0.000420314

$ 23,162,661.94 32.45% of portfolio

AA- / A1+ BankSA 1,020,067.97$ 2.96% September 6, 2016 37 0.000423032 2,020,067.97$ 2.83%AA- / A1+ BankSA 1,000,000.00$ 2.96% September 13, 2016 44 0.000414710

A- / A2 Bendigo Adelaide Bank 1,018,583.56$ 3.15% December 20, 2016 142 0.000449531 2,018,583.56$ 2.83%A- / A2 Bendigo Adelaide Bank 1,000,000.00$ 3.10% December 20, 2016 142 0.000434324

A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,032,860.10$ 3.00% January 3, 2017 156 0.000434125 6,051,846.40$ 9.92%A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.90% February 14, 2017 198 0.000406303A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.90% February 14, 2017 198 0.000406303A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.88% February 21, 2017 205 0.000403501A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,018,986.30$ 2.78% March 7, 2017 219 0.000396886A+ / A1 Suncorp-Metway Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.78% March 7, 2017 219 0.000389491

A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,037,441.35$ 3.00% August 30, 2016 30 0.000436051 13,072,164.01$ 18.98%A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 3.02% September 20, 2016 51 0.000423116A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 3.01% September 20, 2016 51 0.000421715A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,034,722.66$ 3.03% November 1, 2016 93 0.000439257A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 3.15% December 20, 2016 142 0.000441330A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.97% January 24, 2017 177 0.000416111A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.97% January 24, 2017 177 0.000416111A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.97% January 31, 2017 184 0.000416111A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.97% January 31, 2017 184 0.000416111A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.97% January 31, 2017 184 0.000416111A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.92% February 21, 2017 205 0.000409105A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.87% February 28, 2017 212 0.000402100A- / A2 Bank of Queensland Limited 1,000,000.00$ 2.87% February 28, 2017 212 0.000402100

3,000,000.00$ 4.20% of portfolio

BBB+ / A1 People's Choice Credit Union / Australian Central Credit Union1,000,000.00$ 3.15% November 8, 2016 100 0.000441330 3,000,000.00$ 4.18%BBB+ / A1 People's Choice Credit Union / Australian Central Credit Union1,000,000.00$ 3.15% November 15, 2016 107 0.000441330BBB+ / A1 People's Choice Credit Union / Australian Central Credit Union1,000,000.00$ 3.15% November 15, 2016 107 0.000441330

-$ 0.00% of portfolio

3.03% 1.86%

71,375,239$ 100.00% Average Days to Maturity 111 Weighted Average BBSW 90 Day

Rate 100.00%

GENERAL BANK FUNDS AS OF 31/7/2016 1,213,121$ Amount % PortfolioTerm Deposit 71,375,238.91$ 98%

TOTAL ALL FUNDS 72,588,360$ Bank Bills -$ Negotiable Certificate of Deposit -$

Total Budget Investment Earnings 2,355,496$ CBA At Call 1,213,121.00$ 2%Year to Date Investment Earnings 199,086$ 72,588,359.91$ 100%

TOTAL FUNDS INVESTED

Type of Investment

NT Government Total @ Invested

INVESTMENTS REPORT TO COUNCIL AS AT 31 JULY 2016

Regional Banks Total @ Invested

Credit Societies Total @ Invested

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B-Pay 32.3%

Aust Post 21.0%

Centrepay 0.3%

RATE RECEIPTS BY PAYMENT TYPE LAST 12 MONTHS

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17.1 TOWN PLANNING REPORTS/LETTERS (ACTION REQUIRED)

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2ND ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING/OPEN AGENDA ITEM: 17.1.1

COUNCIL RESPONSES TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - AUGUST 2016

REPORT No.: 16TS0140 BS:hd COMMON No.: 2547669 DATE: 30/08/2016

Presenter: Manager Design, Planning & Projects, Drosso Lelekis

Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli

PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to present to Council for consideration, responses to Development Applications for the period 6 August 2016 to 19 August 2016.

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN

The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:-

Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected CommunityOutcome1.4 Improved relations with all levels of government and significant stakeholdersKey Strategies1.4.2 Play an active role in strategic and statutory planning processes

KEY ISSUES

• A summary of City of Darwin responses to the Northern Territory Government for development applications exhibited for the period of 6 August 2016 to 19 August 2016 is provided.

• A comparison of Council responses to development applications and the Development Consent Authority outcomes is included at Attachment C.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 16TS0140 BS:hd SUBJECT: COUNCIL RESPONSES TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - AUGUST

2016 RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 16TS0140 BS:hd entitled Council Responses to

Development Applications - August 2016, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the responses to the Development Consent Authority

within Attachments A and B to Report Number 16TS0140 BS:hd entitled Council Responses to Development Applications - August 2016.

C. THAT Council note the cross-reference table of the Development Consent

Authority outcomes within Attachment C to Report Number 16TS0140 BS:hd entitled Council Responses to Development Applications - August 2016.

BACKGROUND The City of Darwin responded to 12 Development Applications for the period of 6 August 2016 to 19 August 2016. DISCUSSION City of Darwin Officers recommend supporting all 12 applications (either subject to normal or specific conditions). Development Applications supported, subject to normal Council conditions

The table below describes the Development Applications that are supported by City of Darwin officers, subject to Council’s normal Development Permit conditions in regard to issues including, but not necessarily limited to, waste collection, access and stormwater drainage. Responses to these Development Applications are provided as Attachment A to this report.

Property Address Description of Development Proposal

Lot 2328 - Town of Darwin

33 Cavenagh Street, Darwin

Variation of Development Permit DP15/0398A

(Verandah extension & bin storage area relocation – Development Permit issued on the 5 August 2016)

Section 6587 - Hundred of Bagot

378 Stuart Highway, Winnellie (The Leprechaun Resort)

Caravan park addition to existing motel

(Proposing 25 caravan sites)

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Property Address Description of Development Proposal

Darwin International Airport Henry Wrigley Drive, Darwin International Airport

Proposal to upgrade Mobile Phone Base Station at existing facility – Optus (Commonwealth land)

Lot 7334 - Town of Nightcliff 27 Wangalara Street, Tiwi

Carport addition to a single dwelling with a reduced side setback (Requires 1.5m, proposes 1.35m)

Lot 11870 - Town of Nightcliff 22 Philpott Street, Muirhead

Two x three bedroom multiple dwellings in a two storey building (Muirhead duplex)

Lot 12022 - Town of Nightcliff 2 Albert Street, Muirhead


Lot 11846 - Town of Nightcliff 19 Gayton Street, Muirhead


Lot 11964 - Town of Nightcliff 55 Bridge Street, Muirhead


Lot 11962 - Town of Nightcliff 59 Bridge Street, Muirhead


Lot 11943 - Town of Nightcliff 5 Patrick Street, Muirhead


Portion 2518 - Hundred of Bagot 15 Lakes Crescent, Marrara

Shed addition to existing multiple dwelling with reduced rear setback (Unit 6) (Requires 1.5m, proposes 0.1m. Adjacent to vacant Crown land)

Development Applications supported subject to specific matters being adequately resolved:

The table below describes a Development Application that is supported by City of Darwin officers subject to the following specific matters being adequately resolved.

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2016 The response to this Development Application is provided as Attachment B to this report.

Property Address Description of Development

Proposal Specific Matters

Section 4262 - Hundred of Bagot 74 Amy Johnson Avenue, Berrimah

Stormwater infrastructure (detention basin)

Any infrastructure to be handed to the City of Darwin is to be designed and constructed to the City of Darwin’s satisfaction, at no cost to the City of Darwin. The City of Darwin will not accept any infrastructure that is not designed and constructed to its satisfaction.

Cross Reference Table

A comparison of Council letter responses and the Development Consent Authority outcomes for hearings held on the Friday 8 July 2016, Thursday 21 July 2016 and Friday 5 August 2016, is provided in Attachment C. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted:

Strategic Town Planner Planning Officer

POLICY IMPLICATIONS Relevant Council policies are noted in individual letter responses. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Budget implications may arise from individual development applications, including payment in lieu of car parking, payment of various contribution plans, and long term upgrading of infrastructure and services as a result of accumulative development. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Risks, legal and legislative implications, if applicable, are noted in individual letter responses. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Environmental implications, if applicable, are noted in individual letter responses.

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2016 COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. DROSSO LELEKIS LUCCIO CERCARELLI MANAGER DESIGN, PLANNING & PROJECTS

GENERAL MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE

For enquiries, please contact Cindy Robson on 8930 0528 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Letters of support, subject to normal Council conditions, for

Development Applications not yet considered by the Development Consent Authority.

Attachment B: Letter of conditional support to a Development Application not yet considered by the Development Consent Authority.

Attachment C: Cross reference table of City of Darwin responses and the Development Consent Authority outcomes.

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CROSS REFERENCE SHEET – Meeting 278 – Friday 8 July 2016 Note: City of Darwin requested precedent conditions have been included in each Development Permit.

DCA ITEM NUMBER & SUBJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY OF ISSUES DEVELOPMENT CONSENT AUTHORITY

RESPONSE ITEM 1 PA2016/0310 Lot 7714 (10) Ruddick Circuit, Stuart Park Town of Darwin

Two storey single dwelling with reduced setbacks from those required in zone SD20 (specific use Darwin No.20) The City of Darwin did not object to the granting of a Development Permit.

The Development Consent Authority consented to the application and issued a Development Permit.

ITEM 2 PA2016/0305 Lot 7740 (39) Ruddick Circuit, Stuart Park Town of Darwin

Three storey single dwelling The City of Darwin did not object to the granting of a Development Permit.

The Development Consent Authority consented to the application and issued a notice of determination.

ITEM 3 PA2016/0327 Lot 2325 (35) Knuckey Street, Darwin Town of Darwin

Alterations to an existing shop including an increased building height and facade upgrades The City of Darwin did not object to the granting of a Development Permit provided the following issues were adequately addressed: The proposed design did not included full length and width

awnings to Knuckey Street. Car parking shortfall of 1.82 (2) car parking bays. The façade protrudes into the City of Darwin road reserve

to a maximum width of 1.2m at the height of approx. 5.8m.

The Development Consent Authority consented to the application and issued a Development Permit. Conditions Precedent: Approval is required for the provision of awnings to

the City of Darwin’s satisfaction. The awnings shall not reduce the achievement of

active frontages below 75% of the total length of the site boundary to the street.

Approval is required by the City of Darwin for any element of the building (separate to awnings) that is designed to be constructed or installed over the City of Darwin road reserve.

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DCA ITEM NUMBER &

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY OF ISSUES DEVELOPMENT CONSENT AUTHORITY RESPONSE

ITEM 4 PA2016/0352 Section 6411 (11) Miles Road, Berrimah Hundred of Bagot

Change of use from warehouse to leisure and recreation The City of Darwin did not support the use of on-street car parking to offset the four car parking shortfall bays required by this application.

The Development Consent Authority consented to the application and issued a Development Permit and included the following condition: Group dance classes must only be scheduled

between the hours of 5:30 - 10pm Monday to Friday and anytime on weekends.

ITEM 5 PA2016/0349 Section 7201 (96) Jessop Crescent, Berrimah Hundred Of Bagot

Subdivision to create three lots and boundary realignment The City of Darwin strongly objected to the granting of a Development Permit for the following reasons: The access arrangement is not compliant with the

standard design requirements of the City of Darwin. The Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA), does not adequately

address concerns about the overall effect on the internal road network.

The Development Consent Authority consented to the application and issued a Development Permit. Conditions Precedent: Approval is required from the City of Darwin to

confirm that access arrangements proposed comply with the technical requirements of City of Darwin.

A traffic impact assessment report is to be prepared for the intersection and the upgrade to the roundabout at the Jessop Crescent/Miles road intersection, and identifying any necessary upgrades to the surrounding street network to the requirements of the City of Darwin.

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DCA ITEM NUMBER & SUBJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY OF ISSUES DEVELOPMENT CONSENT AUTHORITY

RESPONSE ITEM 6 PA2016/0302 Section 7201 (96) Jessop Crescent, Berrimah Hundred of Bagot

Service station The City of Darwin requested that the Development Consent Authority defer the application for the following reasons: The service station ingress/egress relies upon the

resolution of the stub road proposed under the subdivision and realignment application (above).

Additional details of intended landscaping is to be provided.

The Development Consent Authority consented to the application and issued a Development Permit. Conditions Precedent: Approval is required from the City of Darwin to

confirm that access arrangements proposed comply with the technical requirements of City of Darwin.

A landscape plan to the satisfaction of the consent authority must be submitted to and approved by the consent authority.

A traffic impact assessment report is to be prepared for the intersection and the upgrade to the roundabout at the Jessop Crescent/Miles road intersection, and identifying any necessary upgrades to the surrounding street network to the requirements of the City of Darwin.

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CROSS REFERENCE SHEET – Meeting 279 – Thursday 21 July 2016 Note: City of Darwin requested precedent conditions have been included in each Development Permit.

DCA ITEM NUMBER & SUBJECT DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OF ISSUES DEVELOPMENT CONSENT AUTHORITY

RESPONSE ITEM 1 PA2016/0368 Lot 9180 (14) Orchard Road, Coconut Grove Town of Nightcliff

Shed addition to existing single dwelling with reduced side and rear setbacks The City of Darwin did not object to the granting of a Development Permit.

The Development Consent Authority consented to the application and issued a Development Permit and included the following condition: • Landscaping is to be provided between the shed

and affected boundaries.

ITEM 2 PA2016/0367 Lot 11471 (5) Bridge Street, Muirhead Town Of Nightcliff

Two x four multiple dwellings in a single storey building The City of Darwin did not object to the granting of a Development Permit however, it is noted private open space for unit 2 should be commensurate with the size of the dwelling.

The Development Consent Authority consented to the application and issued a Development Permit. Further Conditions Precedent • Fencing to frame the minimum dimensions of the

private open space areas for unit 2. • Landscaping plan.

ITEM 3 PA2016/0393 Section 3280 (426) Stuart Highway, Winnellie Hundred Of Bagot

Change of use from warehouse to leisure and recreation The City of Darwin supported the granting of a Development Permit, provided Car parking spaces and internal driveways being line-marked to meet the requirements of the relevant Australian Standard.

The Development Consent Authority consented to the application and issued a Development Permit. Further Conditions Precedents • A traffic impact assessment report is to be

prepared identifying any necessary upgrades to the surrounding street network to the requirements of the Department of Transport.

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DCA ITEM NUMBER & SUBJECT DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OF ISSUES DEVELOPMENT CONSENT AUTHORITY

RESPONSE ITEM 1 PA2016/0384 Lot 2846 (35) Kilian Crescent, Jingili Town of Nightcliff

Carport and verandah addition to an existing single dwelling with reduced front setback The City of Darwin did not object to the granting of a Development Permit.

The Development Consent Authority consented to the application and issued a Development Permit Further Conditions Precedent • Landscaping is required between the carport and

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18. INFORMATION ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED 18.1 LGANT Call for Policy and Action Motions The incoming Document from LGANT is Attachment A. () THAT the incoming Document from LGANT dated 12 August 2016, relating to a Call for Policy and Action Motions, be received and noted. DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16)

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THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

LGANT CALL FOR POLICY AND ‘ACTION’ MOTIONS

About this document

The purpose of this document is for it to be used as a template for member councils to submit motions to LGANT on issues so they can be considered for adoption as LGANT policy or as actions for LGANT to do at either the April or November General meetings each year or the monthly Executive meetings. The timeframes for submitting motions are ten days before an Executive meeting and six weeks for a General meeting (General meeting agenda has to be submitted 28 days before a meeting and Executive meeting agenda six days before a meeting). Motions can be submitted at any time and will be put to the first available meeting depending on when they are received.

LGANT will research and assess each policy or action proposal and if necessary discuss it with the proponent member council and the Executive will then later decide at one of its meetings whether to adopt the policy or not, or take the action or not, or to put it to a general meeting for decision.

1. What is your Motion?

Include the text of the motion (short paragraph or paragraphs – see LGANT policies as examples of how you could structure a motion at www.lgant.asn.au ).

2. How is the motion relevant to Northern Territory Local Government?

Please provide comment here if the motion is proposed as a LGANT policy and explain why it should be and how it is relevant to the Northern Territory Local Government sector.

3. What are your key points in support of your motion?

Here you should provide some background about the issue, some evidence to support the motion and your text should be no more than 600 words.

4. Is there a Council Resolution in support of this motion? Yes No 5. Should the motion be LGANT policy? Yes No 6. Contact Information

Council:

Name:

Telephone:

Fax:

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18. INFORMATION ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED 18.2 LGANT – Nomination for Alternate Member to the Animal Welfare

Advisory Committee () THAT Member ________ be nominated as an Alternate Member of the LGANT Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16)

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7 June 2011

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee established under section 69 of the Act is to be constituted by at least 8 members appointed in writing by the Minister in accordance with this regulation.

Each of 8 members appointed to the Advisory Committee must be a person who, in the Minister's opinion, is capable of representing the interests of one of the following bodies:

An Animal welfare organisation incorporated in the Territory or taken to be registered in the Territory by virtue of section 119A of the Corporations Act 2001

Australian Veterinary Association Ltd Local Government Association of the Northern Territory Agency having the responsibility for the administration of the Animal Welfare Act Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association Inc Charles Darwin University Parks and Wildlife Commission of the NT Any other body the Minister considers should be represented on the Advisory Committee

The functions of the Advisory Committee include:

advising the Minister about animal welfare legislation and other matters relevant to animal welfare

investigating and reporting on matters relevant to the animal welfare referred to it by the Minister

participating in the development of codes of practice and the review of adopted codes of practice

providing advice to bodies, organisations or the general community on programs for the improvement of community awareness about animal welfare

any other functions prescribed by the Regulations.

The Advisory Committee must hold at least two meetings each year.

The Advisory Committee must submit an annual report to the Minister on or before 30 September each year in relation to the financial year ending on the preceding 30 June. A copy of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee's Annual Report can be found under Publications and forms.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

PROCEDURES FOR LGANT REPRESENTATIVES ON COMMITTEES

LGANT representatives on committees are required to provide the Association with regular reports and an annual report for its Annual General Meeting in November of each year. The Association also requires the minutes of each meeting attended to be emailed to the CEO’s Personal Assistant, [email protected]. Representatives are required to supply the Association with contact details such as mobile phone number, email address, postal address and the council they are a member of. The Association will supply information to nominees of committees, including their Terms of Reference. If a LGANT representative resigns from a committee, he/she is requested to inform the Association in writing, by letter or email, so that an alternative representative can be nominated to the committee. The Association may remove its endorsement of a representative on a committee if that representative fails to deliver regular reports or misses meetings without just cause. It would then be up to the committee to decide whether or not the representative remains on that committee if the representative is without LGANT endorsement.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

NOMINATION FORM

<INSERT COMMITTEE NAME>

COUNCIL NAME: 1. Agreement to be nominated I, agree to be nominated as a member of the <INSERT COMMITTEE NAME>. Signature: Dated this day of 201_. 2. Council Confirmation of Nomination I, the Chief Executive Officer hereby confirm that was approved by resolution of Council to be nominated as a member of the <INSERT COMMITTEE NAME> at a meeting held on / /201_. Signature: Dated this day of 201_.

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3. Nominee Information The following information is required to enable the Executive to make an informed decision. A current curriculum vitae can be submitted in lieu of section 3 of the nomination form. 3.1 What is your current council position? ______________________________ 3.2 How long have you held your current council position? _________________ 3.3 How long have you been involved in local government? _______________ 3.4 What experience do you have that is relevant to this committee?

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3.5 Apart from your current position what other roles have you had in the local government sector? __________________________________________________________________

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4. You agree to supply the Executive with a report on the committee meetings you attend?

I agree I Disagree 5. Have you read and agree to the Outside Committee procedures

Yes

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19. REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES Common No. 1735503

20. QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS 21. GENERAL BUSINESS 22. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

Common No. 2695130 () THAT the next Ordinary Meeting of Council be held on Tuesday, 13 September 2016, at 5:00pm (Open Section followed by the Confidential Section), Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Civic Centre, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin. DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16) 23. CLOSURE OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

Common No. 2695131 () THAT pursuant to Section 65 (2) of the Local Government Act and Regulation 8 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations the meeting be closed to the public to consider the Confidential Items of the Agenda. DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16) 24. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING AND MEDIA LIAISON

Common No. 2695132 () THAT the meeting be adjourned at ________ pm to enable the Media to liaise with the Lord Mayor. DECISION NO.21\() (30/08/16)

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