PROJECT SCHEDULE – AUGUSTA CIVIC PARK IMPROVEMENTS Project Description A Master Plan has been prepared for the long term development of Augusta Civic Park (ACP). The plan has been developed in order to identify and coordinate future works and improvements, to meet community expectations and demonstrated recreation and civic needs. Need for Infrastructure The need for a Masterplan for the ACP arose as an outcome of the Leeuwin Ward Planning Day 2011, as a means of coordinating the various requirements and recommendations coming from the community as to desired improvements to the ACP. The Shire’s Community Facility Plan (Creating Communities, 2012) assessed the need for various facilities based on the existing and future growth anticipated for Augusta. The new and refurbished infrastructure recommendations of this plan will provide the community and visitors with fit-for-purpose, accessible and safe facilities to conduct sporting, leisure and civic activities. Objectives The review of the Masterplan was undertaken with the following objectives:

• Review user group needs in the context of projected growth for the Shire. • Optimise use of existing facilities where possible through colocation and shared of use of

facilities • Identify modifications to the site to reflect future requirements of user groups. • Provide safe and comfortable spaces for recreation and civic functions • Ensure remediation of key infrastructure deficiencies. • Retention of bushland setting.

Background A Structure Plan was prepared and adopted for the ACP in 1992. Since that time, further development of the site has occurred. Future planning of the site will consider the existing ground conditions as well as the changing trends in recreation demand and population growth projections for Augusta which provide a different context to that which existed some 22 years ago.

Structure Plan - 1992

User groups at Augusta Civic Park The components of the precinct and user groups that occupy the various facilities are outlined in the Table below. Facility usage and current projects

Facility User Groups Civic Centre Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

administration Community Resource Centre (CRC)

Centennial Hall Centennial Hall Committee Augusta Spinners and Weavers Augusta Art Club Court House

Augusta Recreation Centre Users of: Gym Squash courts Multi use/basketball courts.

Lesser Hall Home and Community Care (HACC) / Shire of Augusta-Margaret River - library

Oval and change / club rooms Augusta-Margaret River Junior Football Club Augusta Cricket Club.

Croquet pitch and pavilion Augusta Croquet Club

Tennis courts and pavilion Augusta and Districts Tennis Club

Skate Park Community

BMX track Community

Par 3 golf course. Community - honesty payment system

Ground conditions

Civic Centre The Civic Centre is in good condition and provides adequately for Shire administrative and Council purposes. The wide range of functions undertaken by the CRC requires additional space. Centennial Hall The hall contains a substantial theatre with functional ‘back of house’ facilities. It provides permanent space for various artistic groups with access to a commercial kitchen and a pleasant internal courtyard. The Hall is well maintained by volunteers. Recreation Centre Gym space is insufficient for current use and inappropriately located. Multi use courts are in good condition. Roof and wall cladding is asbestos and requires removal. Lesser Hall HACC room has commercial kitchen, but is otherwise in need of refurbishment. Library roof has leaks due to shallow (flat) pitch. Oval and change / club rooms Functional condition. Change rooms will require basic upgrade in time. Grounds are maintained to a high standard. Croquet Club Well maintained pitch and associated clubrooms. Tennis courts and pavilion Well maintained courts and associated clubrooms. Skate Park Good range of skating structures in good condition. BMX track Poor condition. Basic maintenance only. Par 3 golf course Well maintained. Well utilized. Partially irrigated from onsite dam.

Feedback from User Groups Consultation was undertaken with key community and sporting groups to gain an insight into their various requirements, the issues and projections for future sporting trends along with priorities for improvement. A summary of their feedback is included in the Table below.

User Group Current facility utilised

Participation rates and usage

Issues Key outcomes and priorities

Augusta Croquet Club

Croquet pitch and clubrooms

15 members

Upgrade needed to entrance and car parking facilities next to the courts to avoid dust blowing onto the pitch. Request that a couple of the trees be removed to avoid dropping leaves onto the

t

Address amenity on pitch by selective tree removal, carpark resurfacing and creation of a windbreak consisting of shrubs.

Augusta Hospital

Lesser Hall – for Home and Community Care program (HACC)

Up to 36 regular users

Ageing facility Access and egress through doors is problematic Suggest formal walk link with Mens shed.

Recommend construction of new purpose built facility subject to funding being secured. Allow ongoing use of facility by HACC until such time as new facility operational.

Augusta CRC

Civic Building

CRC provides the following services: internet/email, video conferencing, Preparation of Pelican Post newspaper, Photocopying/fax, Medicare Easy-Claim, Scanning, CD Writer, Secretarial/Word Processing, Room Hire, West1 Satellite Courses, Computer and Internet Training, Exam Supervision, ATO Information and Centrelink/Medicare Access Point Community Radio Station (2oceansFM)

Lack of space Additional space would allow provision of additional programs to the community

Investigate option for increasing size of civic building in conjunction with purpose built HACC space (see above).

User Group Current facility utilised

Participation rates and usage

Issues Key outcomes and priorities

Shire of Augusta Margaret River

Recreation Centre

106 gym members Up to 40 casual users per week (basketball, indoor bowls etc).

Gym is cramped, hot, does not have disabled access and is unable to cater for growth. Recreation Centre does not have access to change rooms and toilets

Need to identify more suitable space for long term growth of Gym.

Augusta Men’s Shed

Portion of Lot 489

150 Members

Lack of space. Current lease only relates to portion of Lot 489. The remainder of Lot 489 is required to accommodate future growth including a separate metal work shed and community garden.

Support continued growth of men’s shed by entering into negotiations to increase size of leased area.

Community Feedback

Name Area of interest Issues Key outcomes and Priorities

Augusta Community Development Association

Broad interest in overall Masterplan area.

Library too small Lesser hall kitchen needs upgrade Hall too small for ACDA meetings Walking tracks should be upgraded through bushland Entrance road needs resealing

Reseal access Road Upgrade of Lesser Hall.

Augusta Recreation Precinct Strategic Planning Group

Broad interest in overall Masterplan area

Move Gym to library Remove asbestos from recreation centre. Provide spectator seating for basketball court Provide reception desk Provide room for fitness/other classes Provide crèche service

Moving the gym to the current library would also allow instatement of spectator seating overlooking the basketball court. The removal of asbestos form the recreation centre is a priority.

Name Area of Interest Issues Key outcomes and Priorities

Hermann Gerritsen

Recreation Centre

Overall look of building needs to be improved Better signage required as to facilities available Remove asbestos Rejuvenate all elements.

Support for improvement initiatives as recommended by others.

Augusta Family and Community Hub Action Group

Cleared area adjoining skatepark.

Would like to establish an area with a nature based adventure playground and bbq area.

Plans have been prepared for development of the facility. A suitable location for its construction should be designated on the Masterplan. Shire to work with Action Group to identify funding opportunities.

Gudrun Thiele

Broad interest in overall Masterplan area

Recreation Centre building is too old. New gym needed Library too small Walk tracks needed in bushland area Footpath between lions building and centennial hall.

Support for improvement initiatives as recommended by others. Les Graney

Broad interest in overall Masterplan area

Lions recycling facility surplus to needs BMX facility may not be worth retaining Extend CRC building and lease for use as a medical centre.

Support for improvement initiatives as recommended by others.

Summary findings from consultation: Outdoor sporting groups are generally content with existing facilities All user groups seek to maintain their presence at Civic Park in the long term. Support for rejuvenation of all facilities and addition of new facilities. Willingness to partner with Shire to deliver additional facilities Additional floor space will be necessary to support growth

Corporate Planning The improvements identified by the community during the consultation process are consistent with the Shire’s intentions for the area, as expressed in the Corporate Plan 2013-2017, including the need for a Masterplan to coordinate the works, as follows:

CORPORATE PLAN 2013-2017 TASK BY WHOM

2.1.1 Develop Augusta Civic Park Masterplan and feasibility study

Planning and Development Services

2.2.14 Develop a Masterlpan for the upgrade of Augusta recreation Centre

Sports and Recreation Services

2.1.9 Provide Creche facilities in Augusta Sports and recreation Services 5.2.5 Undertake upgrades to Augusta Recreation Centre Sports and recreation Services 5.2.6 Relocate Augusta gym (contingent on move of Augusta Library)

Sports and Recreation Services

2.2.3 Investigate relocation and expansion of Augusta library

Library Services

2.3.9 Undertake detailed planning of recreational infrastructure renewal and maintenance requirements

Sports and recreation Services

2.3.13 Undertake detailed planning of playground and skate park infrastructure renewal and maintenance requirements

Sports and recreation Services

Needs analysis The population of Augusta as at 2011 was 1292 persons, which is estimated to grow to 1795 by 2031. Its location relative to other small communities means that it provides recreational facilities on a sub-district basis servicing Karridale, Kudardup and Molloy Island. In 2012 Creating Communities undertook a needs analysis of community and recreation facilities, including those at the sub district level. As can be seen in the table below, the number of facilities available are considered to be at acceptable levels now, and through to 2026, however the Augusta recreation center is noted as requiring improvement. Standards Analysis of Community Facilities and Future Demand

FACILITY FACILITY STANDARD

DEMA

ND

2011

pop

. 12

,509

EXIS

TING

PR

OVIS

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CURR

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CAPA

CITY

COMMENTS

(based on population projection of 17,200 in 2026)

SUB-

DIST

RICT

Playing Field 1:4,000 3 2 -1 Current under provision.

Indoor Recreation Centre

1: 7,000

1.7 1.5 -0.2 Current under provision at sub-district level resolved by District level facility in Margaret River (see district recreation centre). Sub-District facility in Augusta. Scope for improvement to Augusta facility detailed through Augusta Civic Park Masterplan process.

Sports Clubrooms 1: 1,500 8.3 11 2.7 Capacity for existing population and next 10 years dependant on regional population growth.

Change Rooms 1:4,000 3.1 5 1.9 Capacity for existing population and next 10 to 15 years dependant on regional population growth.

Skate Park 1: 7000 1.8 2 0.2 Capacity for existing population and next 5 years dependant on regional population growth. Current Margaret River facility degraded and requires replacement.

BMX Track 1: 7000 1.8 2 0.2 Capacity for existing population and next 5 years dependant on regional population growth.

Library Branch 1: 9,000 1.39 2 (including district) 0.2

Capacity for existing population and next 10 years dependant on regional population growth.

Schedule of potential improvements accommodated by Masterplan The following elements are represented spatially on the plans attached to this document: Assess structural integrity of squash courts – the squash courts are rarely used and represent a substantial risk in respect to the presence of asbestos and the integrity of the outside wall. Undertake cost-benefit comparison of demolishing / replacing. Relocation of Gym to Lesser Hall – gym membership is on an increasing trend and has outgrown its current location. Relocation will allow for universal access and expansion of the range of facilities on offer to meet demand. Relocate library from Lesser Hall. Options to accommodate a new and expanded library are through extension of the Civic Building, or via lease of shop front on Augusta’s main street. Relocate HACC space from Lesser Hall – HACC have a two year licence to occupy which expires in 2016. Extension of civic building could provide a suitable future location with access to shared kitchen and toilet facilities. Extension of Civic building – A third ‘wing’ to the civic building will contribute an additional 300m2 of floor space for other uses including additional space for the CRC to undertake its many functions. Nature Play Area – A children’s adventure playground built in keeping with the bushland aesthetic of Civic Park. Will complete a ‘kids zone’ consisting of skate and bike facilities. BMX/Mountain Bike trail – Renovation of existing bmx track to allow for dual use by bmx and mountain bikes alike. Will link to future rotary park mountain bike facility via rails to trails. Road upgrades- Extend entry road to provide sealed access to nature play and skate park and include car parking. Seal entire entry road to rectify existing maintenance issues. Asbestos removal and remediation – Replace recreation centre roof and walls

Nature Play Concept – Playscape Creations 2014

CAPITAL WORKS SCHEDULE 2014-2024 There are no significant funds identified for expenditure at Civic Park until the 2017-2018 financial year. A total of $527,000 becomes available over three years commencing at the beginning of the 2017 / 18 financial year which could be utilised, together with funding from other sources, to relocate the gym and library to new locations as recommended by this Strategy.

Year Project Asset Class $ Budgeted 2017-18

Augusta Recreation Centre Augusta (part 1) (Brick) - Mech Buildings 9,444

2017-18 Augusta Recreation Centre Augusta (part 1) (Brick) - roof Buildings

122,963

2018-19 Augusta Tennis Club Buildings (exclude courts) (Brick) - Fitout Buildings

16,530

2018-19 Augusta Tennis Club Buildings (exclude courts) (Brick) - Mech Buildings

5,208

2019-20 Augusta Cricket Clubroom Pavilion (Part 5) (brick) - Fitout Buildings

42,977

2019-20 Augusta Cricket Clubroom Pavilion (Part 5) (brick) - Mech Buildings

13,542

2019-20 Augusta Cricket Clubroom Pavilion (Part 5) (brick) - Roof Buildings

12,721

2019-20 Augusta Hydrotherapy Pool (Part6 ) (Brick) - Fit out Buildings

31,478

2019-20 Augusta Hydrotherapy Pool (Part6 ) (Brick) - Mech Buildings

122,963

2019-20 Augusta Hydrotherapy Pool (Part6 ) (Brick) - Structure Buildings

46,037

2019-20 Augusta Library (Part 3) (Steel frame) - part replace Buildings

155,127

2019-20 Augusta hydrotherapy pool (heater, pumps etc) (Building mechanics)

Other Plant and Equipment

15,000

2020-21 Augusta Recreation Centre Augusta (part 1) (Brick) - Fit out Buildings

249,051

The proposed improvements, their likely cost and timing are identified below and are represented on the Masterplan. Item No. (as shown

on Masterplan) Timing (years)

Available Funding Yes / No

Priority

1. Asbestos removal and remediation 9 Incrementally as required

No High

2. Extend entry road and reseal existing. 13 2014 Yes High

3. Windbreak to croquet pitch 14 2015 Yes Low

4. Addition of third wing to civic building 20 Pending agreed future location of library

Part. Additional funding required.

5. Remove / rebuild squash courts 8 2015 No. High

6. Nature Play facility 3 2014 onwards No. Grants to be coordinated by community group

Medium

7. Dual use bmx / mountain bike facility 1 2020 No. Low

8. Expand gymnasium 12 2017 No. High