ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC)

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EAC Report No: 04/14

ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC)

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

Date: 12 May 2014

Author: Sonya Reyes – Environment Restoration Plan Coordinator EAC Report No: 04/14

Subject

Environment Restoration Plan (ERP) Bush Regeneration Contracts - 2014 to 2017 Executive Summary

Since the commencement of the Environment Restoration Plan in 2007 a Site Selection process has been undertaken annually to inform sites chosen for Bush Regeneration projects. At the EAC meeting of 10 February 2014 it was discussed that the site selection would be reviewed to determine if a program of works could be developed which would provide sites for bush regeneration works across multiple years.

Results of the last Round of Site Selection were reviewed to find sufficient projects to inform works for the Environment Restoration plan up to 2017. This report provides a list of bush regeneration works to be completed from 2014 to June 2017 using site selection results from Round 7.

Detailed Report

Since the commencement of the Environment Restoration Plan in 2007 a Site Selection process has been undertaken annually to inform sites chosen for Bush Regeneration projects. At the EAC meeting of 10 February 2014 it was discussed that the site selection would be reviewed to determine if a program of works could be developed which would provide sites for bush regeneration works across multiple years. The Site Selection process and associated results have been reviewed and it has been determined that multiple years of work can be programmed from the results of one site selection process. The sections provided below outline the proposal for Bush Regeneration works for 2014/15, in addition to works for 2015/16 and 2016/17.

Bush Regeneration Projects for 2014/15

Over the last few years the implementation of projects selected through the Site Selection process have been delivered later in each financial year. This has resulted in the majority of primary works for most projects selected in one year being completed during the following financial year. As a result of this Council would like to take the opportunity to catch up on the delivery of current contracted works which have not yet commenced, by implementing and completing primary works for these sites in 2014/15 (Table 1). As a result Council is not planning to undertake the Site Selection process to inform projects for 2014/15, instead Council plans to implement the project’s previously selected which have not yet been delivered.

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In addition there have been three sites chosen in past site selection rounds that have not had proposed contracts completed for a variety of reasons including: the presence of indigenous artefacts on site and conflicting works (Table 1). It is proposed that works on these sites also be delivered during 2014/15.

SITE APPROX COSTS COMMENTS

1. River Walk (Area 3), Boronia Drive, Voyager Point

$80,000 - $100,000 Round 7 site -2013/14 to be delivered 2014/15

Contract development in progress 2. Riverside Park (Area 2),

Riverside Road, Chipping Norton

Contract development in progress 3. Throsby Park (Area 1),

Leacock’s Lane, Casula

Contract development in progress 4. Fassifern Park (Area 3),

Willan Drive, Cartwright $60,000 - $80,000 Round 7 site -2013/14 to be delivered _2014/15 5. Hammondville Park (Area

1), Heathcote Road, Hammondville

6. Lieutenant Cantello Reserve (Area 4), Stewart Avenue, Hammondville

7. Tepper Park (Area 2), Elouera Nature Reserve, Liverpool

8. Voyager Point Bushland (Area 1), Sirius Road, Voyager Point

9. Discovery Park- Selected Round 2 2008/09

$60,000 - $80,000 Contract was developed and then site was designated an Aboriginal Place putting any works on hold. Council has been in liaison with Office of

Environment & Heritage (OEH*) since this time to develop Collingwood Precinct Plan of Management which was adopted in 2011. Council are still in consultation with OEH to get approval to implement the project. 10. Browne’s Farm Reserve,

First Ave Hoxton Park – Selected Round 3 2009/2010

$60,000 - $80,000 Project delivery delayed to facilitate major Park Upgrade. Site also has some indigenous artefact

considerations on site. 11. Macleod Park, Braidwood

Dr, Prestons – selected Round 4 2010/11

$60,000 - $80,000 Project delayed to allow for delivery of Major Park Upgrade works which should be completed in Aug/Sept 2014

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Details of all bush regeneration projects to be undertaken in 2014/15 including a map, site area and approximate costing’s included in Attachment 1.

Bush Regeneration Projects for 2015/16 and 2016/17

A review of the site selection process has indicated that it is possible to program projects for a number of years from the site selection process results. As a result Council have reviewed the results from the last site selection process and will allocate projects from the results for 2015/2016 and 2016/17. This will take project delivery to the 10 year anniversary of the Environment Restoration Plan which in 2017, at which time a detailed review of the Environment Restoration Program will take place.

Outlined below is a list of sites taken from the last round of the site selection process to inform works for 2015/16 and 2016/17. These sites will be reviewed and confirmed prior to the intended year of delivery. In addition details on intended works, project areas and costing’s will be provided when the sites are confirmed.

Bush Regeneration projects sites for 2015/16 (Sites 9-16 on the Site Selection Results List –Round 7)

• Lot 10 Heathcote Road (Area 2), Holsworthy

• Blamfield Oval (Area 2), Ashcroft

• Glen Regent Reserve (Tom Way) (Area 2), Glen Regent

• Tepper Park (Area 3), Liverpool

• Dwyer Oval (Area 2), Warwick Farm

• Mannix Park (Area 3), Heckenberg

• Clinches Pond, Moorebank

• Bill Anderson Park, Kemps Creek

Bush Regeneration project sites for 2016/17 (Sites 17 – 24 on the Site Selection Results list –Round 7)

• Lake Moore (Area 3), Chipping Norton

• Tepper Park (Area 3), Liverpool

• South Park (Area 3), Chipping Norton

• Williams Creek, Hammondville

• Peter Miller Park, Casula

• Lot 2 Kurrajong Road, Prestons

• Schoeffel Park, Horningsea Park

• Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Warwick Farm

Sustainability Considerations Social

The ERP site selection process has, as a key consideration, potential for community involvement. The community has been involved to inform the site selection process that will result in the works to be completed up to 2017. This report provides an opportunity for the works to be programmed to allow time to undertake a major review of the Environment Restoration Plan program in 2017 of which the community will be a major contributor. . Works on ERP sites will improve social capital, which is a key sustainability consideration.

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Economic

It is important that Council are delivering ERP projects in the designated financial year. This report outlines a proposal to ensure ERP project delivery is being implemented on time and that all projects selected to date will be delivered. Works undertaken as part of the ERP will improve the aesthetic appeal of the area through the removal of weeds, and maintained bushland, pathways and waterways. These works will provide an attractive place for people to live and invest.

Environmental

The long term aim of the ERP is the restoration of the ecological health of our creeks and rivers, which will in turn assist in delivering broader sustainability outcomes such as improved biodiversity, water quality and contribution to greenhouse gas reduction. The delivery of these ERP works is a crucial step in this long term plan.

Budget Considerations

The works to be completed under the ERP are funded by the environment levy raised annually. The works will be delivered within the allocated budget.

Recommendation

That the Environment Advisory Committee recommends that Council:

• Endorse the following sites for the 2014/2015 Environment Restoration Plan works as outlined in this report;

1. River Walk (Area 3), Voyager Point 2. Riverside Park (Area 2), Chipping Norton 3. Throsby Park (Area 1), Casula

4. Fassifern Park (Area 3), Cartwright

5. Hammondville Park (Area 1), Hammondville

6. Lieutenant Cantello Reserve (Area 4), Hammondville 7. Tepper Park (Area 2), Liverpool

8. Voyager Point Bushland (Area 1), Voyager Point 9. Discovery Park, (Area 1), Liverpool

10. Browne’s Farm Reserve (Area 1), Hoxton Park 11. Macleod Park (Area 1), Prestons

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ENVIRONMENT RESTORATION

PLAN SITE WORKS

2014/2015

Outlined in this document are the Environment Restoration Plan sites that were selected for 2013/2014 that will be delivered in 2014/15. Information on proposed site works and project costs as a result of Council’s tender evaluation process are also included.

In relation to the information provided: Primary works includes:

• General rubbish removal from the entire specified site

• Primary weed removal within the vegetated areas of the site targeting noxious and environmental weeds

• Establishment of erosion controls where required

• Site preparation for planting where required (including ripping &/or mulching) • Revegetation using locally native plants (where required)

Maintenance works include: • Rubbish removal

• Replacement of unhealthy plant material (if required) • Watering

• Weeding

• Herbicide application (where required).

Where additional items have been requested they will be indicated below the site map.

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1. Fassifern Park, Area 3

Willan Drive, Cartwright (UBD Ref: Map 268 K3)

§ 24 month project - 6 months Primary Bush Regeneration works, 18 months maintenance.

§ Works to consist of weed removal, supplementary planting where required, watering, maintenance.

§ Approximate cost: $60,000 - $80,000

Proposed Project Area

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2. Hammondville Park

Heathcote Road, Hammondville (UBD Ref: Map 290 C3)

§ 24 month project – 6 months Primary Bush Regeneration works, 18 months maintenance.

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3. Lieutenant Cantello Reserve, Area 4

Stewart Avenue, Hammondville (UBD Ref: Map 270 G16)

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4. River Walk, Area 3

Boronia Drive, Voyager Point (UBD Ref: Map 290 K5)

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5. Riverside Park, Area 2

Riverside Road, Chipping Norton (UBD Ref: Map 271 H3)

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6. Tepper Park, Area 2 – Elouera Nature Reserve

Access via McLean Street, Liverpool (UBD Ref: Map 268 M3)

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7. Throsby Park

Access via Leacocks Lane, Casula (UBD Ref: Map 288 N5)

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8. Voyager Point Bushland

Sirius Road, Voyager Point (UBD Ref: Map 290 G2)

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9. Discovery Park

Charles St, Liverpool (UBD Ref: Map 269 C7)

§ Works to consist of revegetation of two locally native plant communities to provide an educational opportunity.

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10. Browne’s Farm Reserve

First Ave, Hoxton Park (UBD Ref: Map 267 K8)

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11. Macleod Park

Braidwood Dr, Prestons (UBD Ref: Map 290 L14)