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12.1

J.R. Parsons Reserve Community Vision And Site Plan

12.1

J.R. Parsons Reserve Community Vision And Site Plan

Directorate

Community Wellbeing

Director

Kath Brackett

Manager

Ashley Fleming

Attachment(s)

1. Final Draft J. R. Parsons Reserve Community Vision and

Site Plan [

12.1.1

- 37 pages]

2. Community Consultation Report - J. R. Parsons Reserve

Community Vision and Site Plan.docx [

12.1.2

- 77

pages]

Purpose

For adoption

For Council to consider the final draft J.R. Parsons Reserve Community Vision and Site

Plan, at

Attachment 1.

Legislation/Council Plan/Policy Context

This report supports the Council Plan 2017-2021 goals and strategic objectives of:

1. An Inclusive Community

• Our community belong and are proud of where they live

• Our community members are safe, healthy and well

• People have opportunities to participate in community life

2. A Liveable Community

• Our community lives sustainably

• Public and open spaces are safe, clean and well-maintained

3. A Prosperous Community

• Brimbank is leading destination for business, working, learning, recreation and living.

This report complies with the

Council Plan 2017-2021,

Sports Facility Development Plan 2018 (Development Plan), Community Services and

Infrastructure Plan 2018-2038 (Infrastructure Plan) and Community Services and

Infrastructure Planning Major Policy 2018 (Major Policy).

Council officers contributing to the preparation and approval of this report, have no

conflicts of interests to declare.

Issue For Consideration

J.R. Parsons Recreation Reserve is a key recreation reserve for the Sunshine District. The

draft J.R. Parsons Reserve Community Vision and Site Plan (draft Plan) has for been out

for community consultation. The draft plan has had minor changes based on community

feedback and is presented to Council to consider adoption of the final draft J.R. Parsons

Reserve Community Vision and Site Plan (final draft Plan).

Background

At its Ordinary Council Meeting on 25 June 2019, Council resolved:

Consultation

Consultation on the draft Plan commenced on 1 July 2019 and closed on 29 July 2019.

Extensive promotion of the draft plan and opportunity to provide feedback took place via

direct contact with key stakeholders, a media release, information on Council’s website

and social media, and a workshop for tenant sports clubs and Councillors.

Council received 318 written submissions.

Most of the feedback directly related to individual club facilities from those involved in

the tenant sports clubs:



The majority (217) of written submissions were from Albion Football Club past or

present members. Of these 92 per cent of respondents opposed the removal of the

existing football pavilion and the seasonal sharing of a new centrally located shared

community pavilion with Grand United Cricket Club. This feedback was based on the

Albion Football Club funding and building their own pavilion, and the Club’s

perspective that 12-month access will be required for it to be financially sustainable.



Current and past members of the Grand United Cricket Club accounted for 42

submissions. Most feedback strongly supporting a new centrally located shared

community pavilion with the Albion Football Club.



The general community accounted for 41 responses. The feedback strongly

supported the draft Plan, the increased hierarchy of the playground, access to public

toilets, new shared walking paths and access to a shared community pavilion.



Current members of the Sunshine Park Tennis Club accounted for 12 responses,

which strongly supported the draft Plan. The feedback provided was related to

fencing in the tennis court areas and the pavilion, to enable children to play in a

secure space while parents were playing tennis.



State sporting associations and leagues provided six responses. They were all

supportive of the overall draft Plan.

A summary of the feedback is at

Attachment 2

.

Analysis

After reviewing the feedback received during the community consultation period and

completing a further internal review, the following changes have been made to the final

draft Plan:



The addition of ball protection fencing at both ends of oval 2, and possible ball

protection options for the eastern side of oval 2, pending the Melbourne Airport Rail

Link design.



The addition of a competition netball court functionality to the proposed multipurpose

court.



Storage added to the new cricket net area for cricket equipment.



Final tennis court surfaces to be decided in consultation with Sunshine Park Tennis

Club and Tennis Victoria when being constructed.



Reserve improvements grouped into short, medium and long-term options, to

provide clarity about the proposed timing of works.

No changes are recommended to the proposed consolidation of buildings on site under

the final draft Plan. Council’s approach to the planning and provision of community

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facilities is in line with current industry best practice and Council policy including the

Development Plan, Infrastructure Plan and Major Policy, to ensure community facilities:



Are accessible to as many residents as possible



Have equitable usage for everyone



Are flexible for a wide range of diverse uses



Are financially sustainable



Ensure maximum and efficient use.

The final draft Plan includes a staged implementation plan to enable works to be

undertaken when Council budget is available.

There is further opportunity for Council to engage with tenant sporting clubs and the

community through the final draft Plan implementation process, with a communications

plan to be developed to ensure ongoing strong community engagement.

Resource And Risk Implications

Community:

potential impact on community, including public trust and customer

service impact

• Yes – The community surrounding J.R. Parsons Reserve will benefit greatly through

enhanced sporting and community facilities at the site. Following strong community

engagement in the development of the final draft Plan, it is expected the final Plan will

be viewed positively by the broader community. Consideration must be given to working

closely with the Albion Football Club and Grand United Cricket Club during the design

and transition to a shared pavilion to address matters raised by club members through

the community consultation phase.

Financial:

significant financial impacts

• Yes – The implementation plan considers a staged approach to enable works to take

place when Council budget is available. Short term projects are well supported through

the Development Plan and Long-Term Financial Plan. However, there is a funding gap in

medium and long term projects that will need to be considered.

Regulatory:

legal, legislative or regulatory implications including the rights/obligations

of stakeholders

• Yes – The buildings at J.R. Parsons require replacement to ensure they meet all

legislative and regulatory requirements, and are accessible for all members of the

community.

Safety

: health, safety or duty of care impacts

• Yes – Upgrading facilities at J.R. Parsons Reserve will ensure high quality facilities

provide a high level of safety to the community.

There are no Environmental risks identified.

Officer Recommendation

That Council:

a. Having considered submissions received on the draft J.R. Parsons Reserve

Community Vison and Site Plan, adopts the final draft J.R. Parsons Reserve

Community Vision and Site Plan, at Attachment 1 to this report.

b. Notes the projects identified in the final draft J.R. Parsons Reserve

Community Vision and Site Plan, will be referred to Council's annual budget

processes for consideration.

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c. Writes to submitters thanking them for their submissions on the draft J.R.

Parsons Reserve Community Vision and Site Plan, and advising of Council’s

decision.