Annual Report 2005-2006 - Waverley Council

Waverley Council Annual Report 

2005-06 

A vibrant, welcoming and inspiring place 

to live, work & play

Waverley Council 

Annual Report 2005/2006 

Contents Page 

Waverley Council – Who Are We and What Do We Do 

Our Vision and Mission................................................................................................................ 2-3 

Our Principles and Values ...............................................................................................................4 

The Waverley Area ...................................................................................................................... 5-7 

Message From the Mayor................................................................................................................8 

Message From the General Manager..............................................................................................9 

Ward Boundaries and Ward Councillors.................................................................................. 10-11 

Council/Council Committee Meetings – Dates and Times....................................................... 12-13 

How Council is Organised ....................................................................................................... 14-17 

Reviewing Our 2005/2009 Management Plan – Did We Do What We Said We Would Do? 

Achievements and Progress 2005/2006.................................................................................. 18-89 

Access & Equity Activities (Also see pages 125 - 155) 

• Multicultural Policy Action Plan 

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access & Equity Policy 

• Disability Action Plan 

• Young People 

• Older People 

Meeting Our Statutory Requirements 

Our Reporting Requirements Under Section 428(2) 

of The Local Government Act ................................................................................................ 90-120 

Our Financial Performance 

Financial Report................................................................................................................... 121-124 

Our Progress on Access and Equity Activities 

Progress with Access & Equity Activities from our 2005/2006 Operational Plan................. 125-155 

Our Environmental Performance 

Progress on Environmental Programs from 2005/2006 Operational Plan ........................... 156-178 

A vibrant, welcoming and inspiring place to live, work and play 

Annual Report 2005/2006 1

OUR VISION 

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Our Vision and Mission 

Between the city and the sea, Waverley 

will be a vibrant, welcoming and 

inspiring place to live, work and play 

with its diverse population, creative 

culture, enriching lifestyle, stunning 

natural features and distinctive 

neighbourhoods 

OUR MISSION 

To lead the way in working together 

with the whole community to manage 

our people, resources and assets well for 

today and future generations 


Annual Report 2005/2006

WAVERLEY is a place that… 


Our Vision and Mission 

• Protects and nurtures its distinct identity, sense of community, civic pride and 

respect for each other and the places where we live, work and play 

• Sustains its community with safe and livable neighbourhoods, shops, streets and 

public places that look and feel good and are clean, functional and well maintained 

• Supports itself with accessible and affordable facilities, services and 

accommodation 

• Protects and enhances the natural environment for present and future generations 

and shares open and green space 

• Offers lifestyle choices for everyone through a variety of recreational, social, arts 

and cultural opportunities 

• Plans for its future resulting in design and development that is human scale, 

sensitive and sustainable 

• Protects its indigenous, non-indigenous, natural, built and cultural heritage 

• Enjoys reduced traffic congestion and improved access and safety, especially 

because people walk, cycle and use public transport more often but also because 

they use cars and parking spaces more efficiently 

• Actively promotes the creation of more jobs and a vibrant and creative local 

economy 

• Supports Bondi to become an exceptional place where locals and visitors exist in 

harmony with each other and the environment enjoying and respecting the 

magnificent beach, distinctive and livable neighbourhoods, vibrant shopping and 

tourist precincts and eclectic cultural life 

• Brings alive Bondi Junction as Australia’s best integrated livable urban 

neighbourhood, offering a high quality of life and commerce in special places that 

enrich, uplift and inspire the human spirit 



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Our Principles and Values 

Waverley Council is committed to being a professional, friendly and ethical organisation that consults 

with and listens to the community. We pride ourselves on bringing the following principles and values 

alive in our daily activities. 

Leadership 

We provide effective direction and leadership to meet the needs and aspirations of the community. 

Integrity 

We promote honesty and make decisions based on sound ethical principles. 

We are conscious of acting in the public interest. 

Openness 

We value community input and participation. 

We are committed to staff input into decision making in line with the principles of industrial democracy. 

Equity 

We provide services and facilities on an equitable basis to all sections of our community, including 

those with special needs. 

Opportunities are also provided on an equitable basis to our staff. 

Service 

We have a strong sense of providing a public service and maintaining adequate staff levels to do so. 

We provide our services with a helpful and courteous attitude. 

Accountability 

We take responsibility for our decisions. 

We care about our people and strive to work safely at all time. 

We strive to achieve our objectives in a timely and cost effective way. 

We encourage innovation and a ‘solutions’ approach to difficulties. 

Cooperation 

We cooperate wherever possible with internal, external and regional customers and partners to assist 

us in achieving our goals. 

We value a team approach. 

Communication 

We communicate and consult with the community regularly and openly, including informing them about 

our services and how they can be accessed. 

Improvement 

We continually review and improve our organisation and the way we provide services. 




The Waverley Area 

A Profile of Waverley 

The Waverley Local Government Area (LGA) is located on Sydney’s eastern seaboard, approximately 

seven kilometres from the central business district. It includes the suburbs of Bondi Junction, Queens 

Park, Bronte, Waverley, Bondi, North Bondi, Tamarama, Dover Heights and parts of Rose Bay. 

Waverley’s position between the city and the sea is the key to its enormous attraction for residents and 

visitors. The Tasman Sea defines its eastern boundary and it lies just south of the beautiful Sydney 

Harbour. Dover Heights, arguably its most affluent suburb, enjoys views to the Harbour Bridge 

while its beachside suburbs, Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte, are amongst the most popular in Australia. 

With an area of 9.3 square kilometres and a population density in 2003 of 6,862 people per square 

kilometre (sq. km.), Waverley is the most densely populated LGA in Australia after the City of Sydney. 

Waverley is a diverse area, which has become increasingly popular to visitors and those who wish to 

make their home here. It shares many features with Sydney and particularly with other parts of the 

Inner and Eastern Sydney areas. However, there are also significant differences which highlight 

Waverley’s distinctive character, including high density living; young families with a high proportion of 

working mothers; an ageing population; a large number of single person and group households; loss of 

services; an influx of visitors and temporary residents; and the cost of living. All of these 

characteristics present potential challenges to a healthy, harmonious and sustainable community 

which will have particular planning implications for Council over the coming years. 

Waverley’s population characteristics 

Waverley differs in some important demographic characteristics from other inner Sydney areas, 

making Waverley the socially and culturally diverse community it has become. These include: 

• home ownership is low (43% of dwellings compared to 63% in Sydney); 

• over 40% of dwellings are rented making a significant proportion of the population vulnerable 

to dramatic rent increases which have occurred in the last decade; 

• an influx of tourists, people on working holidays visas and medium to long-term business 

migrants and their families (over three times as many overseas visitors in 2001 compared to 

1996); 

• home to a large concentration of Jewish people – 28% of Jewish people in NSW live in 

Waverley; 

• LGA with the largest proportion of Russian speakers (and people indicating Russian 

ancestry) in NSW. This is a multi-faceted heterogenous group of people from all over the 

world (including China, Germany and South Africa), both Jewish and non-Jewish; 

• proliferation of ethnic minorities (large number of small ethnic and language groups) and a 

large proportion of recently arrived immigrants; 

• compared to Sydney overall, three times as many Waverley residents live in group 

households and almost twice as many live alone; 

• an ageing population particularly pronounced in post war immigrant communities; 

• high proportion of mature age (35 years or older) first-time mothers. 




Waverley’s age pyramid and population projections 

Looking at Waverley’s age distribution over a 35-year period from 1966-2001, it is evident that the 

more significant changes have occurred in the 15-19 and 20-54-year-old age ranges. During this 

period, the proportion of young adults decreased from 8.3% in 1966 to 4.7% in 2001, whereas the 

working age population increased from 63.2% to 68%. A smaller decrease occurred in the 5-14 age 

range from 10.1% in 1966 to 8.7% in 2001 whereas the pre-school age population has remained fairly 

stable at just over 5%. 

Between 1996 and 2001, the largest decrease (over 1200) in population numbers has occurred in the 

18-24-year-old age range. Waverley’s largest five-year age groups were the 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39year-olds. 

Compared to Sydney, age groups where Waverley was most over-represented included the 

25-29 (7,130 and 53% larger) and 85-89-year-old cohort (825 and 52% larger). 

An ageing community 

Waverley has a growing number of older people with 13.6% of its total population aged 65 years or 

older in 2001, projected to increase to 17.6% by 2022. Provisional population projections indicate that 

Waverley’s population will decline in size over the next 18 years, with the proportion of frail aged 

people (85 years or older) projected to increase from 2.1% to 2.7%. The elderly to child ratio of 1.0 (10 

elderly for every 10 children) is expected to increase by 2022 to 1.5 (or 15 elderly to every 10 children). 

Similar trends are occurring throughout Sydney. 

Waverley’s diversity 

Waverley’s population is made up of many different groups of people. Extremely wealthy families, 

successful single professionals in their thirties and empty nesters on high incomes; group households 

in run-down semis and older-style flats whose members share the high cost of living; sole parents; low 

income families and individuals (many of whom are aged 55 years or older); people caring for a family 

member with a disability; people experiencing housing stress by ever-increasing mortgages and rents; 

middle-income families with pre-school kids intent on financial survival; isolated older people living 

alone; people suffering from mental illness; and homeless people. 

Waverley has the twelfth highest proportion of overseas-born residents of all LGAs in NSW, which 

adds cultural richness to its social fabric. Waverley is home to a large Russian speaking community 

and many smaller communities from Europe, North & South America, Asia and the Pacific. High 

housing costs have reduced the number of Maori families in Waverley but strong networks exist with 

those who have moved out. More recently, the South African community has had a large influx of 

migrants. 

Waverley’s Jewish community is strong (numbering about 9,700 in 2001, representing well over a 

quarter (27.9%) of all Jewish people in NSW. Many have migrated from Eastern European countries, 

the former USSR/Russian Federation and Ukraine, South Africa, and Israel. 

Waverley’s households and families 

The most obvious feature of Waverley’s household arrangements is the large number of people living 

alone (15% of all residents) and in group households (11%), a much higher proportion compared to 

Sydney’s 8% and 4% respectively. Together, these households make up 43.4% of all occupied private 

dwellings, compared to 26.7% for Sydney overall. 

Couple families without children are on the increase across metropolitan Sydney. However, this 

increase over the last decade has been far more dramatic in Sydney SD where couple families without 

children increased by 21% compared to Waverley’s growth rate of 10%. Couple families with children 

make up around 37% of Waverley’s one-family households, a smaller proportion compared to Sydney. 

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Waverley’s proportion of children aged 0-4 (5%) is the same as that in the Eastern suburbs and slightly 

lower compared with Sydney SD (6.6%). However, looking at the age of children in families, a higher 

proportion of Waverley families has young children aged 0-4 (23.1%) compared to families in Sydney 

(20.1%). 

In 2001, there were many sole parent families in Waverley, particularly in Bondi Beach (postcode 

2026), an area which also had the highest proportion of lone and group households, families on low 

incomes and households experiencing rental stress. 

High cost of living, housing and rental stress 

Along with other Eastern suburbs residents, people in Waverley earn high incomes. However, in 2001, 

24% of residents aged 15 years or older were on low incomes, earning less than $300 per week 

($15,600 pa.). Of these, 42% were aged 55 years or older. The median family income in 2001 was 

$1200-$1499 per week ($62,400-$77,950 pa.). 21.2% of all families had an income of under $799 per 

week ($41,600 p.a.). 15% of couple families with children and 56% of single parent families had 

incomes of under $999 per week ($52,000 p.a.). 

Mortgages and rents are about 30% above Sydney’s, averaging $1,880 per month and $1,530 per 

month respectively. With childcare costs up to $105 per day for a nursery place, many families with 

dependent children on middle incomes are struggling to meet the cost of living. 

Waverley has seen a dramatic decline in boarding houses which cater for individuals on low incomes 

including those suffering from mental illness and unable to access secure housing in the private rental 

market. The disappearance of this type of housing together with the change-of-use and upgrades of 

old, affordable housing stock is pushing certain community groups and individuals out of Waverley’s 

housing market. 

Households and rental stress 

The DoCS Profile compared family incomes and rental payments at postcode level across 10 LGAs in 

the South East Region and found that families in Bondi (2026) contained a significant number of 

households in rental stress (Note: Rental stress is calculated as the proportion of households in rented 

private dwellings whose weekly household income is less than the NSW median weekly household 

income and whose weekly rent is more than 30.0% of their weekly household). While Bondi’s rental 

stress index was lower compared to the South East Sydney average, Bondi (postcode area 2026) 

contained a total of 1,520 households experiencing rental stress, slightly higher compared to Randwick 

(postcode 2031, a regional suburb of similar population size) where 1,428 households experienced 

rental stress. 

Disability 

Waverley has always seemed an area with a high number of people with a disability. This has been 

reported in previous social plans. The Disability Information and Referral Centre (DIRC) client statistics 

indicate an extremely high proportion of inquiries are made by agencies and residents in Waverley 

(over 55% of all inquiries) and this needs further investigation. In 2003-04, the great majority of DIRC’s 

clients were people with a physical disability (36%), followed by intellectual disability (21%), psychiatric 

(5%), multiple disabilities (5%), autism (4%), and acquired brain injury (3%). 


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A Message From Councillor George Newhouse, Mayor of Waverley 

Waverley is a very special place to me. It’s a vibrant and happening place 

that mixes beautiful landscapes and an increasingly cosmopolitan 

community. It’s quintessentially Australian, where people from many 

backgrounds come together and live in harmony. 

I have had the pleasure of being on Council for the past 10 years and in that 

time I have seen our community continue to flourish. So it is with great 

pleasure that I have now been elected Mayor. 

As Mayor, I want to take this Council ‘back to basics’. Core responsibilities 

such as roads, footpaths, rubbish, recycling and clean streets must be at the 

forefront of our service delivery. 

In the past financial year, Council has already responded to immediate challenges and laid the 

foundations to ensure the ongoing sustainability of our beautiful area. 

Some of the projects that we achieved or made substantial progress on were: 

• Adopting Council’s 12-year strategic plan, Waverley Together Strategic Plan. This was a very 

ambitious planning exercise that Council undertook to streamline and integrate our vision for 

Waverley. However, more important than its adoption, we have also started to implement many of 

the actions identified in this plan. 

• We have successfully revitalised Bondi Junction. As part of our focus we completed streetscape 

improvements at Oxford Street West, started the process of updating the Bondi Junction LEP and 

coordinated and managed a range of community events in Bondi Junction. 

• Council implemented the well-received Safe Summer Campaign at Bondi Beach that mixes a 

series of managed festive events with strict enforcement of beachside alcohol free zones. 

• We developed a range of best practice environmental programs and our commitment to reducing 

greenhouse gas emissions from our operations, which was recognised by a gold DEUS award. 

• There has also been ongoing improvement in the turnaround time for the processing of 

Development Applications, while also improving the quality of assessments. 

• Council set up a Heritage Review Panel and exhibited the Waverley Heritage Assessment for the 

public to comment. 

There are many, many more projects or initiatives that I have not mentioned or that are in the pipeline. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow Councillors and the Council staff for their hard 

work over the past 12 months. I look forward to working with them to produce tangible results for our 

community. 

George Newhouse 

Mayor of Waverley 




A Message From The General Manager, Kim Anson 

Each year Council prepares an Annual Report that reviews our progress 

during the previous financial year. While this Report is a statutory 

requirement, it also provides an important way for Council to ensure it is 

continuing to work towards the community’s vision for Waverley. This is 

particularly so in 2005/2006, the first year in which actions and targets set out 

in the Management Plan have been aligned with key elements from Council’s 

vision. 

In 2005/2006 we set a range of ambitious targets and made excellent 

progress on meeting those targets. The preparation and adoption of the 

Waverley Together Strategic Plan, which sets out directions and strategies for 

the next 12 years, has been a significant milestone. Waverley Together, when combined with 

Council’s Management Plan and budget, shows how direct alignment can be achieved between 

strategic, management and budgetary planning. Together these plans ensure a high level of concrete 

commitment from Council and also from senior staff to the community’s and Council vision, the latter 

via our performance management system. 

Important achievements in 2005/2006 include: 

• completion of our Community Safety Pan, successful implementation of the Youth Safety Protocol 

and continued accreditation of a number of our highly valued community services, including Child 

Care Centres; 

• preparation of a draft Tree Management Plan and adoption of the innovative Greenlinks program; 

• continuation of and refinement to our best practice parking program, completion of design work for 

Stage 2 of the Bike Plan and the commencement of our behaviour change programs to support 

goals in the Transport Policy such as encouraging more walking and cycling; 

• ongoing improvement in our processing times for development applications; 

• installation of new signage for the Coastal Walk, beaches and coastal parks and consultation on 

public domain improvement plans for our village centres. 

Council also made significant progress on a range of organisational activities that provide us with 

improved capacity to serve the community. These include 

• successful implementation of our organisational restructure, with the new departmental structure in 

place and key positions filled; 

• completion of our first Strategic Asset Management Plan, one of the first in NSW, which offers 

substantial benefits in planning for the future of Council’s assets; 

• implementation of our Communications Action Plan and particularly the development of visual 

identity and communications guidelines and templates; 

• rolling out the activities from our Human Resources Strategic Plan, including improvements to 

induction processes and the introduction of a stronger performance management system for 

Divisional Managers; 

• integration of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access and Equity Policy within the 

Management Plan, to address issues identified in Council’s Social Plan. 

In the small number of cases where Management Plan targets were not achieved we have carefully 

reviewed activities to address issues. The results of these reviews will also be used in planning for 

future implementation of the Strategic Plan and in the continual improvement of our services and 

activities. 

Kim Anson, 

General Manager 



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Ward Councillors and Ward Boundaries 



Ward Councillors and Ward Boundaries 



Dates and Times of Council/Council Committee Meetings 

Council is made up of twelve councillors elected by the ratepayers and residents of Waverley for a 

four-year term. The last Local Government election was held in March 2004. Councillors are elected 

by Ward (a geographical area). Waverley has four Wards. Three of these wards (Bondi, Waverley 

and Nelson [now Hunter Ward]) were established in 1860, with Lawson Ward being created in 1867. 

The positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor are usually decided annually by a vote of all councillors. 

The Councillor Mora Main was elected Mayor and Councillor George Newhouse was elected Deputy 

Mayor in September 2005. The next Mayoral election was held in September 2006.*** 

The Waverley Council area is located in the State Parliamentary seats of Coogee and Vaucluse and 

the Federal Parliamentary seat of Wentworth. The State Members for the area are Mr. Paul Pearce, 

M.P. (Member for Coogee - telephone 9389-6669) and Mr. Peter Debnam, M.P. (Member for Vaucluse 

- telephone 9369-3017). The Federal Member for Wentworth is Mr. Malcolm Turnbull, M.P. (telephone 

9369 5221). 

Waverley Council encourages members of the community to attend meetings of Council. All meetings 

are open to the public and usually take place on the third floor of the Council Chambers. 

Members of the public can address Council on any issue included on the Agenda for the meeting, 

provided they notify Administrative Services staff on 9369-8121 in advance of the meeting. 

Addresses are limited to a three (3) minutes for one speaker for and another three (3) minutes for one 

speaker against each item. This time may be shared between speakers (eg. 2 speakers for 1.5 

minutes each) and Council may permit a 3 minute extension. 

At Council Meetings the speaker is not permitted to question Councillors, or be questioned by them. 

Committee Meetings are more informal and allow the public to ask questions of Councillors. 

Full Council Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of the month. Council also usually meets 

on the first Saturday of the month for Inspection Meetings. 

Council’s Committees meet on the first and fourth Tuesday of each month, except in December and 

January. 

Copies of business papers are available before meetings at Waverley Library, the Council Chambers 

or on our internet site at www.waverley.nsw.gov.au under the Council heading. 

Committee Meeting Times and Members (as at October 2006) 

Community, Housing, Environmental 

Services & Public Works Committee ........ 1 st Tuesday……………………………………………7.00 p.m. 

Crs. Newhouse (Mayor), Wakefield (Chair), Clayton, Copeland, Davidson, Kanak, Kay and 

Strewe. 

Finance, Ethics & Strategic 

Planning Committee 1 st Tuesday…………………………………………...7.30 p.m. 

Crs. Newhouse (Mayor), Strewe (Chair), Betts, Copeland, Davidson, Kanak, Main and 

Wakefield. 

Development Control Committee ............... 4 th Tuesday …………………………………………..7.00 p.m. 

Crs. Newhouse (Mayor), Strewe (Chair), Betts, Copeland, Davidson, Kanak, Main and 

Wakefield. 

*** At the Mayoral election held on 21 September 2006 Councillor George Newhouse was elected Mayor and 

Councillor George Copeland was elected Deputy Mayor. 

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Other Committees 


Dates and Times of Council/Council Committee Meetings 

Bondi Junction Committee 

Crs. Newhouse or nominee (Chair), Main, Sloan and Wakefield 

Current business and community members 

Mr. J. Comino, Mr. C. Gregson, Mr. P. Lynch, Mr. P. McCallum, Mr. T. Sanderson and Mr. M. Siano. 

Note: In September 2006 Council resolved to extend the term of the current business and community 

members of the Bondi Junction Committee from September 2006 to March 2007 

Waverley-Woollahra Process Plant Joint Committee 

Crs. Newhouse (Mayor), Main, Moscatt and Strewe (Alternate: Cr. Copeland) 

Surf Life Saving Club Committee 

Crs. Davidson and Moscatt (Alternates: Crs. Clayton and Strewe). 

Waverley Disability Access Committee 

Crs. Newhouse (Mayor) or nominee and Clayton (Chair) 

Waverley Housing Strategies Committee 

Crs. Newhouse (Mayor) or nominee, Main and Strewe 

Waverley Traffic Committee 

Cr. Wakefield 

Multicultural Advisory Committee 

Cr. Kanak (Alternate Cr. Clayton) 

Community Safety Advisory Committee (previously the Major Events & Safety Committee) 

Crs. Newhouse (Mayor) or nominee, Moscatt (Chair) Clayton and Main 

Legal Services Review Committee 

Crs. Newhouse (Mayor) or nominee, Davidson, Main and Strewe 

Sustainability Committee 

Crs. Strewe (Chair), Copeland and Main (Alternate to any member: Cr. Kay). 

Transport & Traffic Forum 

Crs. Betts, Copeland, Kay and Wakefield 

Waverley Public Arts Committee 

Crs. Strewe (Convenor) and Sloan 


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How Council is Organised 




The role of the elected Council is to represent the community, decide on Council’s strategic direction 

and policies, to allocate and monitor the use of Council resources through the budget process and to 

appoint a General Manager. 

The Mayor is elected by a vote of Councillors to preside at Council meetings, carry out the civic and 

ceremonial functions of the Mayoral office and where necessary, to exercise Council’s policymaking 

functions between Council meetings. Council also elects a Deputy Mayor to undertake the 

responsibilities of the Mayor when the Mayor is unavailable. 

The General Manager is appointed by the elected Council and is responsible, under the Local 

Government Act, for the efficient and effective operation of the organisation and for ensuring the 

implementation of decisions of the Council. This includes day-to-day management of Council 

operations, appointment and direction of staff, oversight of functions delegated by Council, and 

implementation of Council’s equal employment opportunity management plan. 

In addition, the General Manager is responsible for providing advice to the elected Council on strategic, 

policy and resource allocation issues and representing Council in its dealings with external organisations 

and bodies. 

The General Manager’s Unit comprises the Mayor’s Office, the Bondi and Beaches Unit and the General 

Manager’s Office. 

The General Manager’s Office leads the executive and organisation, leads long term strategic 

planning and new policy and program development. 

The Bondi and Beaches Unit is responsible for Bondi Beach area planning and Place Management, 

provides beach services at Waverley’s three beaches and is responsible for the development of the 

‘Looking Good Strategy’. 

The Mayor’s Office provides support to the Mayor, is the central point for Council’s media relations 

and organises Mayoral functions and civic events. 

All of Council’s functions are achieved through the work of the General Manager’s Unit and the four 

departments of: 

Public Works and Services 

Corporate and Technical Services 

Planning and Environmental Services 

Recreation, Community and Customer Services 

What Our Departments Do 

Corporate & Technical Services 

Our Corporate and Technical Services Department - 

Develops and implements plans to effectively manage Council’s 

financial, human and technical resources, and 

building, property and infrastructure assets. 

Leads the continuing development of Council’s organisational capacity. 

Manages Council’s annual corporate planning and reporting cycle including: 

statutory management and financial planning and reporting, and 

planning and monitoring of delivery of capital works. 


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Provides services to Council staff, managers and Councillors in: 

corporate governance, 

records management and information access, 

risk management, 

training and development, 

printing, 

Council meeting agendas and minutes, and 

information technology. 

Provides services to the community through the management and operation of roads, parking and 

transportation systems. 

Operates Council’s businesses and services including car parks, cemeteries, property dealings and 

the management of leases/licences. 

Assists in the recruitment, retention and management of high performing and professional staff. 

Recreation Community & Customer Services 

Our Recreation Community & Customer Services department works to promote individual and 

community well-being through the direct provision of services including: 

Providing face to face and on the telephone service to customers. 

Providing services, programs and events that act as a focus for community activities. 

Managing Council’s parks and open space. 

Undertake successful advocacy for the community. 

Acting as a gateway to the world’s information resources for all members of the community. 

Providing an integrated approach to planning good social, recreational, cultural and open space 

outcomes. 

Being a major link between Council and the community – often the voice and the face of the Council. 

Planning & Environmental Services 

Our Planning & Environmental Services Department: 

Promotes the conservation of natural resources in accordance with the principle of ecological 

sustainable development. 

Develops, promotes and implements strategies for the enhancement of our natural and built 

environment. 

Provides a range of services in a professional and caring way to Council and the public in the fields 

of planning and environmental services. 

Provides health and regulatory services to preserve the amenity and well-being of our community. 

Provides a range of planning and building services for the enhancement of our natural and built. 




Public Works & Services 

Our Public Works & Services Department provides a wide range of essential public services to a diverse 

mix of customers. These services include: 

Managing our Capital Works. 

Maintenance and construction works on our roads, footpaths and other Council assets. 

Management and maintenance of Council vehicles and equipment. 

Waste collection and public places cleansing. 

Emergency management. 

Bondi Junction Town Centre management. 


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Reviewing Our 2005/2009 Management Plan 

Did We Do What We Said We Would Do? 

The Local Government Act requires us to report to Council each quarter on our performance in 

meeting the targets set in our Management Plan. 

This section of our Annual Report aims to briefly outline what we achieved in 2005/2006 measured 

against the targets we set in our 2005/2009 Management Plan (see pages 32 - 89). It also details our 

progress with the significant issues, identified in each chapter in the Management Plan, for the 

2005/2006 period. In addition, it provide a summary of progress in relation to our Multicultural Policy, 

our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access and Equity Policy, our Disability Action Plan and in 

providing services to young people and older people (see pages 27 - 31). 

A more detailed review of our access and equity activities in 2005/2006 compared to the targets set in 

our 2005/2006 Operational Plan is available from page 125. 

Our Management Plan is based around eight chapters - Bondi Junction, The Bondi Area, 

Neighbourhoods, Our Environment, Our Community, Moving around Waverley, Planning for Waverley 

and Our Organisation. Each of these chapters is made up of a number of programs and each 

program has one or more activities that have specific targets. In addition, each chapter included a list 

of significant issues that were to be addressed in 2005/2006. The information that follows is about 

how these significant issues were progressed. 

Bondi Junction 

Our vision for Bondi Junction is to bring it alive as Australia’s best integrated, livable urban 

neighbourhood, offering a high quality of life and commerce. In moving to achieve this vision in 

2005/2006 we: 

• Drafted the Town Square Development Control Plan for incorporation into the new Bondi 

Junction Comprehensive Local Environmental Plan (LEP). 

• Made substantial progress on the Bondi Junction LEP. Stage One of work including initial 

consultation is complete. A second round of consultation is scheduled for August 2006 with 

finalisation of the draft LEP anticipated in late 2006. 

• Provided cultural events throughout the year in accordance with the Bondi Junction marketing plan 

with a focus on bringing Bondi Junction alive. 

• Maintained and reported on service level agreements covering the provision of council services. 

• Completed the proposed community satisfaction survey on cleaning, open space and public 

space amenity in December 2005. 

• Undertook kerb, guttering footpath replacement and road re-sheeting in Oxford Street West. We 

held a street party to celebrate the completion of the work and to encourage visitor to Oxford 

Street West. 

• Continued a review of traffic management and traffic flows following the completion of 

Westfield. A final report on the review is due in July 2007. 

The Bondi Area 

During 2005/2006 the Place Management approach at Bondi continued to evolve. These 

developments included: 

Fully documenting the place management model for Bondi Beach Area. 

Further refining Service Level Agreements (SLA). 

Further enhancing SLA reports particularly in the parking, customer request and audit areas. 




In addition, a Waste and Litter management review was commenced for completion in September 

2006, a community education program about no smoking on Waverley’s Beaches was implemented 

during the summer and condition surveys and service audits were conducted monthly and issues 

actioned promptly resulting in a significant improvement in the conditions of the streets in the Bondi 

area. 

Implementation of the recommendations from the Bondi Pavilion Community Cultural Centre 

Review were ongoing during 2005/2006. Progress and achievements during the year included: 

Recruitment of a temporary project officer to enhance the bar area, establish operating procedures 

for the liquor licence and to prepare a business case for replacing the existing Theatre Liquor 

License with a Governor’s License. The application for a Governor’s License has been submitted 

to the Minister and Liquor Licensing Board for determination. 

Reviewing and updating hiring guidelines and application forms were. 

Engaging consultants to design directional and information signage for the Pavilion. 

Establishing and implementing a new system for managing and hiring the Pavilion’s Studios and 

Recording room. 

Benchmarking fees and charges. 

The Christmas New Year Strategy to manage crowd behaviour, particularly in relation to alcohol and 

safety, was reviewed, refined and implemented in December 2005 with great success. The 2005 Safe 

Summer Initiative as it is known was broadened to include Dudley Page Reserve, Tamarama and 

Bronte Beaches. A Project Officer was recruited to co-ordinate the implementation of the strategy. 

Key activities of the strategy included 

Strict enforcement of Alcohol Free Zones across Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama Beaches on 

Christmas Day. 

A managed licensed event targeting locals and visitors in the Pavilion on Christmas Day. 

Activities, rides and stalls along Bondi beachfront targeting locals, and families between Christmas 

Day and New Year; 

A large licensed New Year’s dance concert in Bondi Park extending into the Pavilion with 

enforcement of the Alcohol Free Zone outside of the Area; 

Managed family friendly activities at Dudley Page Reserve on New Year’s Eve; 

Implementation of a broad public relations campaign which included press releases and 

distribution of education material and information. 

The 2005 Safe Summer Initiative received a lot of positive community feedback. A booklet, Safe 

Summer in Bondi provided an attractive means for distributing information about the program. It 

included information about events for different groups, activities for kids, alcohol free zones, public 

transport, safe summer parties, surf safety, sun protection, traffic and road closure information, noise 

complaint hotline, emergency contact telephone numbers etc. The booklet was widely distributed 

through cafes, shops, clubs, pubs, backpacker hostels, Waverley Library, Bondi Pavilion, Council 

Chambers, and a letter box drop to residents. 

A de-brief report on the Safe Summer Initiative was submitted to Council on 7 March 2006 with 

Council adopting the strategy (with a few refinements) for 2006. De-brief presentations were also 

conducted by the Bondi and Beaches Divisional Manager, Project Officer and event organiser at the 

Major Events and Safety Committee meeting (February 2006), the Liquor Accord meeting (March 

2006) and, Bondi Beach and Dover Heights Precinct Committees (March 2006). 

The event management model that forms part of the Safe Summer Initiative strategy was tendered 

during July 2006. The tender provided an opportunity for an event organiser to provide services to 

deliver the key activities for a three year period. 




Installation of surf safety, visitor and regulatory signage for Beach, Park and Coastal walk 

occurred during October 2005. Environmental theme interpretative signs were installed along the 

coastal zone in November 2005. Both signage projects were officially opened early in December 

2005. The signs have been very well received by the public and have significantly enhanced and 

added value to the coastal experience for locals and visitors. 

Although delayed because of resource issues and competing priorities, a review of the 2002 – 2005 

Visitor Management Strategy commenced in February 2006. The development of a new, revised 

strategy is now proceeding. 

A number of the elements of the ‘Looking Good Strategy’ for Bondi have been implemented in 

2005/2006 or are in progress. 

These include: 

Upgrading of public litter bins in the Commercial District, which was completed in December 2005. 

Enhanced cleaning and maintenance services including dumped rubbish program, summer 

cleaning crew and graffiti and poster removal programs, implemented during the summer period. 

Adoption of the Graffiti Management Policy in February 2006. 

Increased weed removal program with additional spraying program implemented during December 

2005 and January 2006. 

A clean and tidy up of public garden beds in the Bondi Beach commercial zone 

Neighbourhoods 

Council’s vision for our neighbourhoods is to improve the look and feel of our important local 

neighbourhoods, particularly our parks, playgrounds, streets and local shops and schools. 

During 2005/2006 the Bronte Commercial Centre DCP was adopted as an Interim Policy pending 

the preparation of the Local Villages DCP and Public Domain Improvement Plan (PDIP). A McPherson 

Street/Lugar Street Bronte Village Public Domain Improvement Plan (PDIP) was adopted in April 

2006 and tender documents drafted in June 2006 

The Local Villages Project, which began in February 2006, involves the preparation of a DCP and 

PDIP for all Waverley’s commercial centres. So far a public consultation process has been 

undertaken in preparation for the development of the draft DCP and PDIP. 

Improvements to Hewlett Street Reserve have been endorsed by Council and documented for 

quotation and construction. A contractor has been selected and is scheduled to commence 

construction works in early 2006/2007. 

Council adopted a recurrent program of works and infrastructure projects from the Public Place 

Management Plan in August 2005. The majority of these works are now complete. 

Our Environment 

As part of our commitment to greenhouse gas reduction, Council has been implementing various 

programs identified within the Waverley Greenhouse Gas Reduction Action Plan (2003). Council 

completed the fifth and final milestone of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives 

(ICLEI) Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) in June 2005. 

In April 2006, Council signed up to the ICLEI CCP Plus program to continue to work towards achieving 

its local greenhouse gas reduction target. Through its involvement in the ICLEI Cities for Climate 

Protection (CCP) and CCP Plus programs, and scheduled energy audits, additional energy saving 

measures have been identified and implemented this year. 

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Council’s contribution to reducing greenhouse emissions from Council facilities was recognised in 

November 2005 by DEUS with a Gold award to Council for achieving its stated milestones. Progress 

this year included the purchase of 25% of our energy requirements from alternative green energy 

sources (including solar, wind, hydro, and landfill gas) in five of our corporate buildings, the 

development of sustainable transport behaviour change initiatives with schools, including a “Walking 

School Bus”, the implementation of Council’s inaugural Waverley Family Bike Fair, the installation of 

bike facilities at Bondi Junction and Bondi Beach, the allocation of four car parking spaces for car 

share operations, the planning and consultation for the Waverley Greenlinks project to encourage 

walking and cycling throughout Waverley, and the continuation of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) 

trial in Council’s heavy fleet vehicles in partnership with the Australian Greenhouse Office. 

All environmental projects funded by the Environment Levy for the 2005/2006 financial year were 

completed on time and within budget. Progress this year included: 

Installation of environmental signage in the Waverley coastal zone. 

Community environmental workshops, stalls, festivals and schools program. 

Bush regeneration in Gearloch Reserve. 

Completion of a Bronte Gully Stormwater Feasibility Study. 

Completion of stormwater improvement works at Hunter Park. 

Completion of the Business Assessment Program in the Bondi Junction business precinct. 

Continued implementation of Council’s Environmental Management System throughout its 

operations. 

Continued maintenance of Council’s gross pollutant traps and kerbside stormwater pits. 

A range of best practice environmental policies have been reviewed and developed this year. 

These include the review of Council's corporate Environmental Policy, development of an Asbestos 

Policy for the Waverley LGA and complaints handling procedure, development of Council’s Water 

Savings Actions Plan, drafting of an Integrated Total Water Management Policy, and the roll out of the 

Waverley Council Environmental Management System for which 60 environmental management plans 

have been developed for high environmental risk Council activities since July 2005. In addition, the 

Bondi Junction Commercial Centre Planning Review included a strong sustainability component. 

Finalisation of the Draft Tamarama Park Plan of Management has been delayed to allow extended 

community consultation, and investigation of building accommodation needs. The draft Plan was reexhibition 

at the September 2006 meeting of Council. Priority works in 2007 will be the design of a 

new park building to house kiosk/parks/beach operations. 

The Draft Waverley Tree Management Plan has been edited, and late submissions considered. 

Amendments are being undertaken, and the document is planned to go to Council early in 2006/2007 

for adoption. 

Council adopted a report regarding Greenlinks and the development of a Pilot Project in June 2006. 

Our Community 

In 2004/2005, the first year of implementation of our Community Safety Plan, Council undertook 

three major projects: the development of a youth protocol for Bondi Junction, the development of a 

homeless persons protocol, and development of a model strategy for promoting safe celebrations at 

Bondi Beach over Christmas/ New Year. In November 2005, Council made a submission to the 

Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Division, seeking funds to implement a second year of projects 

under its Community Safety Plan. 




Two projects were proposed, one focussing on strategies to reduce alcohol related violence, 

particularly targeting young people, 15-25, who at most at risk of harm from binge drinking, and the 

other on improving local information resources on domestic violence. Funding was granted for the 

Waverley alcohol awareness strategy and implementation commenced in August 2006. 

As part of the Waverley Business Awards, the public launch of the Bondi Junction Youth Protocol was 

held in Oxford St Mall after school in July 2005. The launch attracted more than 200 people, including 

about 100 young people. A mural promoting the protocol is now permanently hung outside the Bus 

Rail Interchange, provided a strong visual representation of the protocol. Young people provided a 

varied program of music following the launch, ranging across Country and Western, Reggae and Rap. 

Special guests for the launch included the NSW Minister for Transport, representatives from the NSW 

Attorney General’s Department, local MPs, Waverley’s Mayor, the Waverley Area Police Commander, 

and members of the Sydney Roosters football team. 

Following the launch, a comprehensive distribution strategy for the protocol was implemented. The 

Protocol was sent to all local high schools and many local businesses. Council’s Communications 

Officer implemented a press campaign, and presentations about the Protocol were made to several 

youth interagencies. The protocol is on display and available in hard copy at all Council customer 

service outlets, and several other agencies in the area, including the police station. It is also available 

from Council’s web site. 

Evaluation completed in January 2006 indicated that the protocol is being used successfully by 

businesses in Westfield and Eastgate Shopping Malls and Tiffany Plaza. It is considered by Centre 

managers, police and other key organisations to be a very effective tool for promoting a safe and 

positive business centre environment. It is also proving to be a helpful tool for inducting new 

managers in a constructive approach to young people in the business centre environment. 

Following completion of a report and action plan in October 2005, project funding was extended to 

enable conduct of pilot projects in inner and Eastern Sydney for 9-13 year olds. The pilots were aimed 

at enhancing Out of School Hours (OOSH) programs, building capacity and integrating programs with 

other services. Several pilots have been conducted, including a joint activity between OOSH services 

and WAYS, and a bike repair project. Training to improve the skills of OOSH staff in working with this 

age group has also been conducted. 

During 2005/2006 Childcare was provided to over 470 families in the three council Child Care 

Centres and through Family Day Care. Numbers of children enrolled were in excess of expected 

numbers in each centre. The statewide shortage of child care staff and in particular early childhood 

teachers has continued to impact on the centres with some difficulty experienced with staff 

recruitment. Key staff have been recruited by utilising agencies to assist with permanent placements 

and by retaining staff who are in training. A staffing project team will explore new recruitment 

strategies over the next six months. 

Family Day Care has 32 registered carers and an average of 250 children accessing care. This 

excellent result is timely as the Federal government is introducing new measures to assess funding 

levels which are expected to impact detrimentally on services. The results in future will be calculated 

on the number of occupied places as opposed to the full time equivalent number of children. 

Gardiner Child Care Centre received high ratings in the results of their accreditation process. Bronte 

and Waverley Child Care have completed accreditation in the last six months and are waiting on the 

outcome. Family Day Care is in the process of completing their accreditation with the final part of the 

process, the accreditation visit occurring in the next six weeks. 

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From July 2006 the accreditation process will have ‘announced’ validation visits. The Minister for 

Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs announced this change to Child Care Quality 

assurance. The aim is to strengthen the accreditation process and to provide greater certainty for 

parents that good quality care is being achieved and continuously maintained. 

Gardiner Child Care, Family Day Care and Bronte Child Care have received licensing for another 2 

years. Children’s Services Regulations were updated and the new legislation, Children’s Services 

regulation 2004, has been implemented from 1 January 2006. A change in the Regulations involves 

the visit by the Department of Community Services to approve the license for the next 2 years. This 

involves a process of ‘unannounced’ visits to the service by a Department of Community Services 

Children’s Services officer. 

Council continued to provide quality service for older people throughout the period including 

Seniors Centre Activities, Meals on Wheels and Home Library Services. A number of actions were 

taken to address the issues arising out of the 2004 Aged Care Forum. 

During 2005/2005 staff from Council’s Integrated Planning and Community Consultation Team 

collected and analysed information about Waverley’s ageing population. The information has been 

shared with Council’s Planning and other key officers, and will be documented for the public in 

Council’s Social Plan. Discussions have continued with a range of aged care providers in Waverley 

with the expectation that a higher level of service delivery in residential care will be achieved over the 

next 5 to 10 years. 

Coordination of the arts and cultural programs continues to be implemented in key areas such as 

event planning, marketing and advertising, event promotion and risk management planning. 

Planning and implementation of arts and cultural programs and events now follow a more coordinated 

approach through meetings and work groups involving staff from Library & Customer Services, Bondi 

Pavilion Community Cultural Centre, Community Services, Integrated Planning, Bondi Junction Place 

Management, Bondi Place Management, Multicultural Services and Environmental Services. An event 

coordination project team will be established in 2006/2007 to enhance this approach and to develop 

an across council event strategy. Communication links will be strengthened between a number of 

Council divisions that have been identified as key stakeholders in the delivery of a diverse arts and 

cultural program. 

The production of a draft event calendar for internal and external promotion of council activities has 

been developed and will be reviewed and adopted by the event project team in liaison with key 

stakeholders such as the Community Safety Committee. This aims to ensure efficiency through a 

council wide approach to allocation of resources and effectiveness through the distribution of key 

messages being promoted to the community. 

The Waverley Council Arts Plus Plan will go on public exhibition in 20062007 with the implementation 

of the recommended actions to commence shortly after this. The purpose of the Plan is to position 

Waverley’s arts and cultural activities and resources within the over-arching vision of Council’s 

strategic plan and to develop a program of arts services, facilities, events and activities that will help 

achieve Council’s objectives. 

Moving Around Waverley 

Concept civil design and landscape (“Looking Good”) plans for Seven Ways were approved by 

Council following extensive consultation with the community. 

Tenders for construction were called in February 2006. As the tendered prices received were higher 

than anticipated, construction of only the civil works component of the project (Stage 1) were 

undertaken, with works commencing in April 2006. Construction works were completed in July 2006. 




Construction of Stage 2 (footpath paving and soft landscaping) will commence in late 2006 / early 

2007 following the inclusion of additional funds in the Capital Works Budget. 

Several meetings have been held with officers of the Roads and Traffic Authority about the installation 

of 40km/hr speed zones in the Bronte and Bondi Beach areas. The RTA has advised that traffic 

calming devices, such as thresholds, need to be installed in these areas to physically slow the speed 

of vehicles in the area rather than just relying on speed signs. 

Designs for the traffic calming works should be completed by mid 2006. 

A mobile speed board has been used adjacent to schools in 40km/hr school zones. Its high visibility 

and flashing lights have been extremely successful in reducing speeds. 

New bike parking racks have been installed in both the Bondi and Bronte Beach areas. In addition, 

lockers for the use of bike riders have been installed in the Syd Einfeld Drive car park. Council also 

approved the route for the next stage of the Bike Plan. Tenders have been called for construction. 

The division of Businesses, Services and Property in our Corporate & Technical Services Department 

took over the running of all Council owned Car Parks during the year. New access control equipment 

was installed at Bondi Beach Car Park and Eastgate Car Park. Management procedures were also 

significantly improved at Bondi. The first 12 months of full operation of Eastgate and the first seven 

months of full operation of Bondi resulted in a significant increase in income from these car parks over 

the year. 

Planning For Waverley 

The Waverley Strategic Plan (WSP), Council’s first medium term strategic plan, was finalised and 

adopted by Council in April 2006. 

The WSP, Council’s roadmap for the future of Waverley, was developed in 2005 after extensive 

internal and external consultations, which involved the active participation from staff, councillors, 

community groups, government departments, local business, residents and visitors. The Strategic 

Plan redefines Council’s vision, which has been articulated in partnership with the community and 

guides our responses to the challenges and opportunities we face over the next 12 years. The use of 

both cross Council expertise and excellent community consultation has led to a range of very clear 

directions, which are very unique to Waverley. 

The Waverley Heritage Assessment (WHA) was completed in July 2005 and considered by Council 

in September 2005. The WHA was publicly exhibited from October 2005 to February 2006. A 

Heritage Review panel is currently being organised to assist in the assessment of public submissions 

prior to reporting to Council. 

Improving our DA processing times. A high priority was given to improving our DA processing times 

during the 2005/2006 year. The ongoing success of our DA Fast Track team and continual work on 

reviewing and improving development assessment processes and procedures have contributed to the 

result for the year of 57 days (median processing time). This compares favourably with the median for 

Group 2 Councils of 65.5 days. 

Our Organisation 

The Customer Service Action Plan Strategy for the last quarter of 2005/2006 included a program of 

internal and external customer satisfaction surveys including mystery shopper programs in the Library, 

Customer Services and Planning and Environmental Services and a survey of Council staff usage of 

the services of the Graphic Artist. All surveys undertaken met or exceeded their target of 80% 

customer satisfaction. 

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Our new customer request system, ServiceDesk has now been in operation since April 2006. 

Implementation and staff usage of the new system has been very successful. The process for 

external customer access to the system is being finalised and will be available soon. 

Council adopted its first Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP 1) in 2005/2006. The Plan is 

possibly the first of its kind in NSW local government and offers some substantial benefits in terms of 

Council’s capacity to methodically and effectively plan for the future of its assets. Ongoing 

implementation of the cyclic activities recommended in SAMP 1 will help ensure expenditure is 

targeted on balance to the most appropriate assets, bearing in mind community preference, potential 

environmental outcomes, financial considerations and risk. SAMP 1 and future SAMPs will provide a 

sound process to achieve business excellence in asset management within an integrated planning 

framework into the future. 

A number of Capital Works Projects were completed during the year including: 

Oxford Street West footpath and road upgrades. 

Bondi Beach Car Park access equipment, 

Bondi Baths accessibility assessment. 

Two projects to rationalise service desks and attenuate noise in Waverley Library. 

Bondi Park High Mast Lighting. 

Bondi Pavilion Disabled toilets and shower facilities. 

Bondi Pavilion balcony works. 

Footpath repairs through out the LGA. 

Road re-sheeting and upgrade projects throughout the LGA. 

Seven Ways Stage 1 traffic works. 

New netball courts at Waverley Park. 

Hunter Park Sculpture Garden Stage 1, and 

Refurbishment of offices in the Mill Hill Centre. 

Significant progress has also been made on: 

The Library Piazza upgrade; 

Redevelopment of the former SES site at 158 Carrington Road for Housing; 

The joint venture with the Dept of Housing for construction of 27 units of housing at Ocean Street 

Bondi. 

Bondi Surf Club upgrade; 

Bronte Pool upgrade; and 

Stage 2 and 3 of the Bike Plan. 

Planning is also well advanced for the proposed works at Hall Street and Campbell Parade, Sam 

Fiszman Park, Greenlinks, implementation of new parking meters, designs for traffic calming works in 

proposed 40 km zones, and the conversion of Australia Post for Council’s new Customer Service 

Centre. 

Council’s Communications Strategy, the Communications Action Plan was successfully developed 

in 2005. Implementation of the Plan commenced in 2005 and actions are continuing to roll out 

throughout 2006. 

A key aspect of the Plan was the development of guidelines and tools to ensure all communications 

from Council have a clear identity and meet minimum standards. Visual identity and communications 

guidelines and a range of templates, to be used for regular Council publications and communications, 

were finalised in June 2006. 




These guidelines and templates will be available to all Council staff to assist them to make 

communications easier to read and more professional in appearance, with content targeted, 

accessible and clear. 

Council’s Executive Team approved an audit schedule for the implementation of a Governance 

Health Check Program. Thirteen ‘audits’ are scheduled in 2006/2007, with a further thirteen audits 

scheduled for 2007/2008. The program is being co ordinated by the Governance, Administration and 

Executive Support unit established as part of the restructure. 

Actions for 2002/2006 in the Fraud Control and Corruption Prevention Plan were completed. 

Achievements under the Plan included: 

Review and implementation of recommendations from the ICAC paper “Taking the Devil out of 

Development, including a review and amendments of delegations under the Planning Committee. 

Introduction of ongoing compulsory ethics training. 

Reviews of the gifts and benefits guidelines. 

Updates of the Staff Code of Conduct. 

Reviews of collection of cash from parking meters and machines at Eastgate. 

Introduction of credit card or debit cashless payment systems for Child Care Centres and 

Commercial Waste Collections, and 

The appointment of a new Procurement Manager. 

A new Corruption Prevention Plan for 2006/09 was also devised and adopted by the Executive. 

Action to complete the IT Strategic Plan was deferred to allow for incorporation of this plan into a 

broader plan for management and retention of data, information and knowledge across the whole 

organisation. The new Plan is likely to be called the Organisational Knowledge Management Plan. 

Initial surveys of need were conducted through the Organisational Leadership Survey in January 

2006. A draft is being developed based on the outcomes of this survey and will cover such issues as 

programs for collection of information to measure performance in priority areas including customer 

service, asset management, business reviews and other key activities supporting achievement of the 

vision for Waverley, retention and security of data and information, timely provision of and financial 

planning for hardware, software and network systems, training in data management analysis and 

development of performance measures, compliance with records management statutory requirements, 

and disaster recovery plans. 

Progress in implementing our Human Resources Strategic Plan was hampered somewhat by labour 

market shortages of skilled personnel. Despite this, significant progress was made on: 

Implementing new “partnering” structure within the HR&OD team to ensure that management has 

access to effective support for management of HR and development matters. 

Improvements in corporate induction processes. 

Consulting support for performance issues. 

Introduction of balanced scorecards for Divisional Managers. 

Integration of the balanced scorecard with a revised skills and performance assessment process 

for Divisional Managers. 

Introduction of a pilot performance excellence scheme in the Technical Services Division. 

A review of our HR reporting software system. 

Identification of performance issues. 

Completed implementation of the Conditions Enterprise Agreement (EA) and finalisation and 

implementation of the Waste EA. 

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Council’s Executive Team adopted a new EEO Management Plan. Implementation commenced in 

April 2006. 

An organisational restructure was approved by Council in March 2005 and most implementation 

was scheduled to occur in October 2005, with some follow up changes through to the end of 2006. 

The implementation occurred on time, with the new department structure and most restructured 

Divisions in place on 1 October 2005. 

Some changes were then implemented gradually throughout the remainder of 2005/2006 as new staff 

were recruited. Various planned physical moves eg the move of Parks staff from Chambers to Mill Hill 

also occurred. The one major difficulty with the restructure was the inability to recruit a Compliance 

Divisional Manager. This new staff member finally commenced in September 2006. The Bondi and 

Beaches Unit was initially scheduled to move out of the General Manager’s Unit and into one of the 

four departments by the end of 2006. It will move into Public Works and Services in October 2006. 

The outcomes of the restructure will be evaluated in late 2006 and any outstanding issues will be 

resolved as required in order to maximise the effectiveness of the structure to achieve Council's 

priorities. 

ACCESS & EQUITY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY (For more information see pages 125 – 155) 

This year, extensive work was undertaken to integrate Council’s Disability, Multicultural and Aboriginal 

and Torres Strait Islander policies and action plans with Council’s Management Plan, incorporating 

needs identified in Council’s draft 2005/2010 Social Plan. 

Multicultural Policy – Action Plan 

Throughout the year, the Bondi Pavilion Community and Cultural Centre continued to encourage and 

assist a diverse range of communities to find cultural expression, and to provide opportunities for 

cultural exchange. The Centre involved people of many cultures as performers, artists, tutors, 

participants and audience. 

Council celebrated cultural diversity with events held during the Festival of the Winds in September 

2005, Refugee Week in October 2006, the Global Table in April 2006 and Harmony Day in May 2006. 

Festival of the Winds 

Kite flying is a traditional element of celebration across many cultures and the Festival celebrates 

diversity through kites, multicultural food, music and dance. This year’s performances show cased 

West Indian, Brazilian, Argentinian, Chinese, Spanish, Pacific Islander, African, Indian and Indigenous 

cultures. To encourage active participation, free dance workshops were offered, and hundreds of 

local school children participated in kite making workshops in the lead up to the Festival. 

Refugee Week 

A series of events was organised for Refugee week celebrating the tremendous contribution of the 

many people who have come to the Waverley community as refugees. As a forerunner to Refugee 

Week, Bondi Pavilion hosted: My family – Showing Diversity, a travelling photographic exhibition by 

young people portraying their families, some of them from refugee background, and a series of 

paintings by Jeeva Chapman expressing concern for the plight of refugees. On Friday 28 October 

popular young comedian Hung Le, who came to Australia as a refugee, performed for about 100 

people at the Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club, supported by the Solidarity Choir. 

Harmony Day 

Council contributed to the celebration of Harmony Day with a poster exhibition of the schools 

competition organised by the Anti Defamation Commission of B’nai B’rith at Waverley Library, and 

presentation of ‘The Local Government Perspective’ at TAFE’s Harmony Workshop on strategies for 

building and maintaining a harmonious communities. 




The Global Table 

Performances of music and dance presented by eleven cultural groups delighted a large audience at 

the third annual Global Table Street Festival. Many enjoyed the taste of food representing nine 

cultural traditions. Young student chefs from the Sydney Institute of TAFE demonstrated the 

preparation of small delights from around the world. Council’s child care centres participated in the 

Global Table Street Festival with an information stall on children’s services and a musical performance 

At least 20% of the targets in Council’s Multicultural Policy were met this year. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access and Equity Policy 

Council celebrated NAIDOC Week in July 2005 and continued to contribute to the Eastern Region 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum, and its annual Pauline McLeod Award for reconciliation. 

This year’s award was presented to Peter Cooley and Blake Champion in recognition of their work 

with young people at a ceremony held during Reconciliation Week in May 2006. 

NAIDOC Week events included: 

Film screenings of works by indigenous filmmakers. 

An exhibition of paintings by a group of 11 artists at Waverley Library. 

An exhibition of paintings and photographs by Boomalli members at Bondi Pavilion Gallery. 

A free show, Yidaki Didg and Dance in Australia, held as part of the school holiday program, which 

also included Indigenous Painting Workshops for children. 

In addition, during July 2005, Oxford St Mall was lined with banners featuring the work of Gordon 

Syron, father of contemporary Aboriginal Art. Activities were also held in the mall throughout NAIDOC 

week, including face painting, dot painting classes, story telling and indigenous cooking and taste 

testing. 

At least 20% of the targets in Council’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Access and Equity Policy 

were met this year. 

Disability Action Plan 

Progress was made on a range of Disability Action Plan targets including: 

Access audits for major Council projects such as the Marks Park Equal Access Path, Coast Walk 

improvements, upgrade of Mill Hill centre, aged housing units at 141 Bronte Rd and 17-23 Victoria 

St, and the design of new Customer Service and Call Centre outlet in Spring St> 

Continued implementation of the Accessible Footpath Plan. In 2005/2006 Council targeted Birrell 

Street , the paths leading to Bronte Beach and Oxford St West. These works are now complete. 

In 2006/2007 the Plan will be to addressing links between Bondi Junction and Queens Park. 

Development of a consultant’s brief for a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan. Revised 

completion date for the PAMP is December 2006, with implementation to follow after that. 

Work on the Access aware project by DIRC NSW continued. Software development is nearly 

complete, focus group testing began in June 2006. 

Access Awards were again incorporated into the Bondi Junction Business Awards scheme. This 

year the Awards will be extended to Charing Cross businesses as well. Nominations for Bondi 

Junction Business no Barriers and Charing Cross Champion of Comfortable Access close in July 

2006. 

The Waverley Access Committee met regularly during the year and conducted a number of site visits 

with Council staff to consider a range of access issues including at Bronte Beach, Queens Park, 

resident premises in Moore St, Kimberley reserve, Diamond Bay Cliff Walk and Birrell St. Members of 

the committee also participated in consultations for the draft Villages DCP, and at the Car parking and 

Clubs Forums. 

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Council marked International Day of People with a disability in December 2005 with a number of 

activities including a one day consultation and training workshop, Advocating for Access 2005 and a 

dinner celebrating the contribution of access committee members to improving access for people with 

disabilities across the region. 

Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT for people with visual impairment provided Advocating for Access 2005 for 

Councillors, relevant staff and Access Committee members from Southern Sydney Region (SSROC) 

Councils. 

Guest speakers included presenters from Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT, the Independent Living Centre and 

the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC). The workshop included a morning 

of consultation with local people with visual impairment and an afternoon of education for Council staff 

and decision-makers about strategies for improving access in the built environment for people with 

visual impairment. 

Waverley joined with other Southern Sydney Region Councils to host the dinner celebrating the 

contribution of access committee members. Guest speaker Michael Simpson from Vision Australia 

spoke about access for people with vision impairment. With 150 people attending representing 11 

Councils, the dinner provided an invaluable opportunity for networking and sharing ideas among 

committee members. 

The Waverley Community Living Project (WCLP) continued to achieve the targets set during 

2005/2006. WCLP provided subsidised accommodation for 6 adults with intellectual disability and 

provided individualised programs of ‘drop in’ support and training to 15 adults with intellectual disability 

The ‘Life Education Training’ series conducted by WCLP continued with 93% of members attending 

and reporting satisfaction with this service. At the end of the June 2006 quarter, training included fire 

safety and evacuation, ‘Your Rights and Responsibilities’, health and well being, teamwork, personal 

hygiene and self esteem. 

Access to car parking spaces for people with disabilities was improved with the posting of information 

about the location of allocated accessible space on Council’s web site. A hotline telephone number 

was established for reporting abuse by motorists parked in accessible spaces without display of a 

current mobility parking authority. The number is displayed on all accessible car parking signs, and 

was published in the summer 2005 edition of Waverley in Focus. 

Services for Young People 

A total of 8 programs for youth held at the Pavilion during 2005/2006. These included: 

The 2006 Waverley Council Youth Art Award and Exhibition, held over two weeks in June 2006. 

Council provided $2000 in award money and the opportunity to exhibit in a public gallery to 

encourage young local artists aged12 to 25 years. 

Judging was in three age categories, with an additional award for works with an environmental 

theme. There were 180 entries and this project continues to be very popular with the young 

artists, their teachers and their families, many of whom attended the official exhibition opening and 

Awards presentation by the Mayor. 

Four of the 2006 grant funded Youth Wave Music Programs were completed during the last 

quarter and the remaining programs are on target for completion in the second half of 2006. 

The Musician in Residence programs continued to cater for youth and young emerging artists, 

assisting with subsidised recording time and mentoring from music industry professionals, 

providing ongoing professional assistance with their artistic development. Another two young 

groups were assisted with recording during the last quarter. 




Five Bondi Live Youth Music Project (BLYMP) events were held at Bondi Pavilion over the course of 

the year. The events provide a positive outlet for young bands with about 6 performing live to an 

audience of 3-400 young people at each event. 

These events are organised by Council’s Youth Worker, staff of the Pavilion, and Ways Youth 

Services with support from Waverley Police. As a part of Youth Week, Bondi Blitz was held next to the 

Bondi Skate Park on 8 April 2006. 

Organised in cooperation with WAYS, Woollahra and Randwick Councils, it involved a professional 

band, six youth bands, a DJ and a Rap group performing for around 1,000 people throughout the 

afternoon. 

The Waverley Library’s youth area has been reviewed and all identified actions completed. The newly 

designed and constructed youth space is known as “The Great Escape”. The area includes a LCD TV 

screen with wireless headphones featuring Foxtel, an Internet access PC, Graphic novels, magazines, 

CDs and DVDs. 

Services for Older People 

Waverley’s Community and Seniors Centre continued to provide a wide range of weekly social and 

physical activities and low cost health services to people over 50, to HACC clients and CALD groups 

throughout the final quarter. With support from the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, 

the Centre continued to provide weekly activities and short day trips specifically targeting Waverley’s 

socially isolated residents and frail aged residents (including housie, gentle chair exercise and bus 

outings). 

A low cost health service, which includes massage, podiatry and Bowen therapy now also provides 

reflexology. The weekly physical activities provided at least twice a week were Tai Chi, Yoga, Line 

Dancing, Light Aerobics and Weights/fitness class. To meet increasing demand for centre programs, 

additional weekly classes of Yoga, Line Dancing and Weight/fitness class were established. A 

weights/fitness class specifically for men and a Step Steady program for over 70s especially targeting 

clients recovering from serious health problems or stroke was also introduced. 

Social activities provided at the centre include scrabble, indoor bowls, solace, discussion groups, 

painting and drawing and German language class. Other new groups established include a bridge 

players group for men and an arts & craft group, which started off with six members. This group now 

has 15 members. 

This year the Centre aimed to increase services towards local CALD groups. As a result, new monthly 

Greek social outing tours were put in place whilst continuing to assist the two weekly Russian 

speaking groups and the Italian social groups. 

As at 30 June 2006, there were 183 members from the Waverley community registered with the Home 

Library Service, which represents 92% of the target for 2005/2006. There were 19,473 of loans to 

Waverley members of the Service. This represents 54.4% of the total loans made through the service 

to Waverley, Randwick and Botany residents. 

The Meals on Wheels and Shopping Service continued to provide a nutritious meal to older people, 

people with a disability and their carers living in the Waverley area with an average of 94 meals 

delivered daily for the quarter and over the year. 

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A review of the Meals on Wheels Service (MOW) was completed in November 2005. It recommends: 

changing the name of the service, conducting a targeted campaign aimed at increasing awareness in 

the community of what the service has to offer, establishing partnerships with other HACC agencies, 

and trialing models for development of the shopping service. Implementation of the review’s 

recommendations commenced in February 2006. 

The MOW quality assurance process will be incorporated into the Council wide customer service 

survey strategy to be implemented 2006/2007. Whilst MOW does not currently have a formal QA 

process, there is an in-house QA system in place. This system relies on staff periodically trying meals 

from service suppliers to ensure quality, taste, serving size and appearance. 

Meal options for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients are now available. The program 

has access to many CALD meals for a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. These meals can be 

provided within a short time period. 

The Service maintained a vibrant volunteer program with an average of 52 volunteers regularly 

contributing their time over the year. The volunteer orientation program has been reviewed and 

reintroduced during the year. This has had a positive effect on the already strong volunteer base by 

equipping our volunteers with the relevant skills, knowledge and equipment to deal with most 

situations that arise. 


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Program: 1. Place Management 

Activity Measure Target Progress this 

1.1 Bondi Junction Place 

Management. 

Bondi Junction Committee meets as 

scheduled. 

Service level agreements between Place 

Manager and service providers finalised. 

Regular reporting on service standards. 

Fully documented Place Management 

model. 

KEY 

Achieved 

Substantially achieved or on track to be achieved 

Not achieved 

Not reported on this quarter 

• 100% 


• October 2005 

• Quarterly from January 2006 


quarter

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Program: 2. Building and Environment 


2.1 Planning And Building 

Controls. 

2.2 Commercial Built Form 

Presentation. 

Draft Bondi Junction LEP amendment No 

6 and draft Town Square DCP submitted 

to Council 

Complete Comprehensive Bondi Junction 

LEP and DCP. 

• Integration of best practice social and 

environmental strategies into planning 

controls. 

• Appropriate balance of commercial 

retail, tourism and residential uses in 

new development in planning 

controls. 

• Heritage Assessment Report 

requirement implemented as part of 

planning controls. 

External signage consistent with Council's 

Plans and policies. 

Improved presentation of commercial 

premises. 

2.3 Heritage Conservation. Communications making reference to 

Bondi Junction heritage. 


• August 2005 

• August 2005/December 2006 



• June 2006 50% 

• June 2007 100% 

• Two direct mail communications with 

property owners on facade 

refurbishment. 

• One Bondi Junction newsletter with a 

focus on heritage per annum. 

quarter

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2.4 Waste Management High level of cleanliness in the public 

domain. 

Community satisfaction with cleanliness 

of the public domain. 

Implement Public Place recycling 

Program. 

Business best practice environmental 

management program established. 

Businesses audited for best practice 

environmental management. 

Bondi Junction newsletter references to 

best practice in waste management, 

recycling, stormwater issues and graffiti 

removal. 


• Compliance with Service Level 

Agreements. 

• Baseline survey conducted - 

December 2005 

• Annual Survey 2006/2007 then every 

two years. 

• June 2006 

• July 2005 

• 50% June 2006 

• 100% June 2007 

• At least one per quarter. 

quarter

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2.5 Public Space 

Enhancement. 

Community satisfaction with public place 

amenity. 

Community satisfaction with public open 

space. 

Quality and quantity of public open space 

improved. 

Community satisfaction with street tree 

planting and/or greening program. 

Graffiti Removal Policy adopted and 

implemented. 

Integration of public art in new 

developments in accordance with Public 

Art Contribution Policy. 


• Baseline survey – June 2006 


two years. 

• Baseline survey – June 2006 


two years. 

• 100% of new developments include a 

contribution towards public open 

space. 

• Baseline survey - June 2006 

• Annual survey 2006/2007 then every 

two years. 

• September 2005 

• 100% of new developments. 

quarter

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Program: 3. Economic Sustainability 


quarter 

3.1 Branding Bondi Junction. Distinct point of difference or unique • 100% of marketing communications 

 

selling proposition for Bondi Junction. reinforce the Bondi Junction Brand. 

3.2 Marketing Bondi Junction. High profile for Bondi Junction in the • Twice yearly communication with the 

investment community. 

3.3 Positioning Bondi Junction Distinct identity for individual precincts 

Targeted Tenanting Strategy adopted by 

local Real Estate Agents 

3.4 Retail Training. Annual visual merchandising and 

customer service training continued. 


investment sector. 

• Oxford Street west – June 2006 

• Waverley Street mall – June 2006 

• Remaining Precincts – June 2007 

• Vacancy rates reduced from 8.6% 

(base year end 2003) 

• Business operators achieve a high 

standard of professionalism in 

merchandising and service.

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Program: 4. Community Wellbeing 


4.1 Providing Cultural And 

Social Opportunities. 

Number of events. 

Community participation in the design and 

enjoyment of events. 


• One major Council sponsored 

community event per annum. 

• Increased number of community 

participants (base year 2004/2005) 

Number of family friendly events. 

• One event per annum. 

 

Provide community facilities. 

• Complete community facilities study - 

June 2006. 

 

4.2 Providing Recreational 

Opportunities. 

Number of youth friendly activities. • One event per annum. 

4.3 Community Information. Development of community access 

guidelines for distribution of community 

information in the Bondi Junction CBD. 

• June 2006. 

quarter

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Program: 5. Safety 


5.1 Accessible And Safe Open 

Space. 

Number of streets with improved 

footpaths. 

Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan 

complete. 

Number of night time events to increase 

passive surveillance. 

Number of restaurants trading after 6pm 

in the Mall. 

Implementation of Youth Safety Protocol. 

Guidelines about need for Social Impact 

Assessment in DAs completed. 


• Oxford Street West December 2005 


• Two major seasonal night time events 

• At leat two Mall businesses regularly 

trading after 6pm 

• January 2006 

• December 2005 

quarter

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Program: 6. Regulatory Activity 


6.1 Licensing, Compliance 

And Inspections. 

Percent of premises requiring registration 

that achieve registration. 

Percent of registered premises inspected 

annually. 

Percent of CARS requests completed 

within service standard. 

• 90% 

• 90% 

• 80% 


quarter 

 

Program: 7. Transport 


7.1 Encouraging Pedestrians, 

Bicycles and Use of Public 

Transport. 

Bondi Junction public transport access 

routes improved. 

Bicycle Facilities improved: 

• Subject to Federal funding, further 

bike lockers installed. 

Public transport information in all 

marketing and communications. 

7.2 Traffic Management. Traffic Impacts post Westfield reviewed. 

Directional signage to existing parking 

reviewed. 

• Strategy and Action Plan by December 

2005 


• 100% 

• March 2006 


Wayfinding Strategy complete. 


 

7.3 Parking Management. Regular parking patrols. • Patrolled at least once per day. 

 

 

quarter

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Program: 8. Place Management 


8.1 Bondi Area Place 

Management. 

8.2 Strategic Policies And 

Plans. 

Performance on monthly Service Level 

Agreements (SLA). 

Percentage of CARS requests for Bondi 

Beach Place actioned within service 

standards. 

Fully documented Place Management 

model. 

Waverley Strategic Plan – Bondi Beach 

component adopted. 

Implementation of Waverley Strategic Plan – 

Bondi Beach component commenced. 

Bondi Beach Use Strategy implemented. 


• 100% activities as specified and 

within agreed timeframe. 

• 75% of CARS requests completed 


• 90% of CARS completed within one 

week of service standard. 





quarter

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Program: 9. Environment 

Activity Measure Target • Progress 

this 

9.1 Waste Management. Regular waste audits of abandoned waste 

and bins left on streets. 

Dumped rubbish action strategy for summer 

period revised and implemented. 

Beach litterbins are less than 100% full. 

Waste audit on Bondi Beach targeting 

cigarette butts. 


• At least four times a week. 

• Reviewed annually - October 

• Implemented annually - January 

• 95% of the time. 

• Conducted annually - February. 

quarter

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Program: 10. Safety And Community Wellbeing 


10.1 Providing Recreational 

Opportunities. 

Development of safe use guidelines for 

skate ramp. 

Bondi Beach and Park hire and usage policy 

developed and adopted. 

Outdoor Fitness group policy reviewed and 

updated. 

10.2 Community Safety. Christmas New Year Strategy developed, 

implemented and evaluated annually. 

Regular safety audits of the Bondi Beach 

Place Management area completed and 

issues actioned. 

10.3 Community Information. New directional and visitor information 

signage at the Pavilion installed. 

Visitor information, regulation and 

interpretative signage for Beach, Park and 

Coastal walk installed. 

10.4 Visitor Management. Visitor Management Strategy reviewed and 

updated. 

Revised Visitor Management Strategy 

implemented. 




• May 2006 

• Developed annually - September. 

• Implemented annually - December 

• Evaluated annually - February 

• Audits – quarterly 

• Issues actioned – within two months 

of audit. 




• From January 2006 

quarter

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Program: 10. Safety And Community Wellbeing 


10.5 Beach Safety 

Management 

(Lifeguard Service). 

Number of lives lost or serious injuries 

sustained on Council’s beaches per annum 

while Council lifeguards on duty. 

Implementation of compliance with Council’s 

Risk Reduction Strategies for Beach Safety. 


• Not to exceed the average number 

for the past five years. 

• 95% 

quarter 

 

Program: 11. Moving Around Bondi 


this 

11.1 Parking Management. Regular parking patrols. 

Review Residential preferential Parking 

Schemes. 

Determine management arrangements for 

Bondi Beach car park. 

• Meet service level agreement 

standard. 

• At least one area reviewed per 

annum. 


 

quarter 

 

Program: 12. Bondi - 'Looking Good' 


this 

12.1 Public Place 

Enhancement. 

• 'Looking Good' strategy for Bondi Beach 

developed and implemented. 

• Roll out of new litterbin casings in Bondi 

Commercial zone completed. 

• Developed - June 2006. 


 

 

quarter

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Program: 12. Bondi - 'Looking Good' 


12.2 Public Place 

Maintenance. 

• Programmed park maintenance 

completed within timeframe/standard 

specified in SLA. 

• Programmed maintenance of traffic 

calming devices competed with 

timeframe/standard specified in SLA. 

• Programmed maintenance of high profile 

gardens completed within 


• Programmed maintenance of grass 

verges completed within 


• Beach Rake program completed in 

accordance with timeframe and standard 

specified in SLA. 

• Compliance with poster, sticker and 

graffiti removal program of high profile 

areas in Bondi. 

• Response to CARS requests for removal 

of offensive graffiti and posters within 1 

working day. 

• Programmed cleaning and maintenance 

of Council assets completed in 

accordance with SLA. 

• Compliance with pool cleaning program 

for North Bondi Pool. 

• Abandoned cars removed. 


• 95% 

• 100% 

• 95% 

• 95% 

• 95% 

• 95% 

• 100% 

• 95% 

• 95% 

• 100% in accordance with 

Impounding Act 

quarter

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Program: 12 Bondi - 'Looking Good' 


12.3 Capital Works. Campbell Parade Stage 2 upgrade (Eastern 

side) design completed. 

Concept design for Sam Fiszman Reserve 

finalised. 

Concept design for Bondi Park playground 

finalised. 

Capital works projects for Bondi Pavilion 

completed within allocated timeframe and 

budget. 

Minor improvement program for Bondi 

Pavilion reviewed and implemented. 





• 100% 

• Reviewed annually - July. 

quarter 

 

Program 13. Regulatory Activity 


13.1 Enforcement Of Council 

Regulations. 



Ranger patrols of Bondi Beach Place carried 

out in accordance with the SLA 

requirements. 

Percentage of registered premises inspected 

annually. 

 

 

 

• 95% 

quarter 

 

• 90%

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Our Neighbourhoods 

Program: 14. Village Centres and Gateways 


14.1 Strategic Policies and 

Plans. 

14.2 Public Spade 

Enhancement. 

DCP and Public Domain Improvement Plans 

for all village centres developed. 

Public Domain Improvement Plan for Bronte 

Commercial Centres adopted. 

Public place management plan completed. 

Bronte village public domain upgrade 

completed. 

Scheduled improvements to village centres 

completed. 


• DCP on exhibition February 2006. 




• As per program adopted by Council 

in April 2006. 

quarter

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14.3 Public Place Maintenance 

and Cleaning. 

Maintenance and cleaning as per schedule. 

Mowing and weeding as per schedule. 

Cleaning, maintenance and mowing program 

reviewed. 

Improved maintenance of village centres. 

Commercial Waste collected daily. 

Dumped rubbish inspected for identification 

for action and removed. 

Maintenance of landscaped traffic calming 

devices completed a minimum of 4 times per 

year. 

Maintenance of trees in streets. 


• 90% 

• 90% 

• February 2006 

• Standard set in Public Place 

Management Plan. 

• 90% 

• Inspection/follow up – 90% 

• Removed – 100% with one week of 

notification. 

• 100% 



quarter

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Percent of registered premises inspected 

annually. 

Percentage of building sites inspected with 

24 hours of request. 

Parking patrols focused on crowded 

residential areas: 

• Bronte 

• Other villages 


• 90% 

• 90% 

• A different area patrolled at least 

one day per week. 

quarter

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Program: 15. Parks and Playgrounds 


quarter 

15.1 Public Space 

Percent of planned upgrades completed on • 100% 

Enhancement. 

15.2 Accessible And Safe 

Open Space. 

15.3 Cleaning Recreational 

Facilities, Parks And 

Reserves. 

15.4 Landscape Maintenance 

In Parks And Reserves. 

15.5 Maintain Trees In 

Reserves. 

time. 

Design for Marks Park equal access. 

Monitoring of playgrounds and fitness courts: 

• High use playground (Waverley Park) 

inspected daily. 

• Playgrounds inspected monthly to a 

documented checklist. 

Implementation of compliance with Council's 

Annual Risk Reduction Plan. 

Emergency cleaning of Council reserves 

undertaken within 24 hours of working day. 

Parks and reserves cleaned weekly. 

Major parks (Waverley Park, Thomas Hogan 

Reserve) cleaned daily. 

Daily maintenance for major parks 

(Waverley Park & Thomas Hogan Reserve). 

Other parks and reserves maintained to a 6week 

program. 

Request for tree pruning meets service 

standard. 



• 100% of checklist completed daily. 

• 100% of checklist completed for 

each month. 

• 95% 


within service standards. 

• 95% 

• 95% 

• 95% 

• 95% 


within service standard.

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Program: 16 Residential Waverley 


16.1 Waste Avoidance And 

Recovery. 

16.2 Public Place Maintenance 

And Cleaning. 

Domestic Waste collected weekly. 

Increase recycling. 

Reduce waste to landfill. 

Commercial Waste collected according to 

individual contracts. 

Maintenance and cleaning as per schedule. 

Dumped rubbish inspected for identification 

for action and removed. 

16.3 Landscape Maintenance Maintenance cycle completed a minimum of 

Traffic Calming Devices. 4 times per year. 

16.4 Maintain Trees In Streets. Request for tree pruning meets service 

standard. 


• 100% 

• 5% per annum from base year 2004 

• 1% per annum 

• 100% 

• 90% 

• Inspection/follow up - 90% 

• Removed - 100% with one week of 

notification. 

quarter 

 

• 100% 


within service standard.

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Program: 17 Open Space Development 


quarter 

17.1 Greenlinks. Develop Greenlink Strategy and Action Plan. • December 2005 

 

17.2 Coastal Access 

Improvements. 

17.3 Tree Preservation And 

Management. 

Complete Greenlink pilot project. 

Masterplan for Hunter Park Sculpture 

Garden adopted. 

Draft Tamarama Park Plan of Management 

adopted. 

Tree Preservation requests processed within 

21 days. 

Number of trees in streets and reserves 

planted by Council each year. 

Survival rate of trees planted by Council. 

Annual aerial bundled cabling target met. 

17.4 Bush Regeneration. No of bushcare volunteers. 

17.5 Noxious And 

Environmental Weeds. 

Number of native plants planted by Council 

volunteers each year. 

Completion of Environmental Levy programs 

Improve community awareness of 

noxious/environmental weeds. 

Develop and implement weed eradication 

program. 





• 90% 

• At least 200 

• 80% 

• 90% 

• 5% increase on previous year. 


• 90% 

• At least one education program per 

year. 

• Complete baseline week 

assessment of LGA by June 2006

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Program: 18 Environmental Management, Planning and Policy Development 


18.1 Progress Of Council 

Toward Sustainability. 

18.2 Minimising Environmental 

Impacts From Council 

Operations. 

Progressive preparation of environmental 

policy and plans to reflect best practice. 

Percent of Council Sustainability Indicators 

exhibiting positive improvement each year. 

Percent of SoE recommendations 

implemented each year. 

Number of Environmental Management 

Plans developed for Council activities each 

year 

Percent of Council staff participating in EMS 

training. 

Reduction in number of pollution incidents 

from Council operations each year. 

18.3 Environmental Levy. Percent completion of environmental levy 

funded programs each year. 

18.4 Environmental Education. Number of sustainability educations 

programs run by Council each year. 

Number of residents participating in 

environmental education programs. 


• At least one policy/plan per year 

• 60% 

• 80% 


• A minimum 5% increase each year 

quarter 

 

• Annual reduction from base year 

2005/2006 

 

• 90% 

• A minimum of 2 per year 

• Annual improvement each year 

from base year 2004/2005

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Program: 19 Council Infrastructure/Building Assets 


19.1 Stormwater Pollution 

Control. 

19.2 Management Of Energy 

Use And Greenhouse 

Emissions From Council 

Facilities And In The 

Community. 

19.3 Management Of Council's 

Water Consumption. 

Percent completion of activities identified 

within the Integrated Stormwater 


Number of at source pollution prevention 

programs run each year. 

Response to environmental pollution 

incidents. 

Complete identified programs in the DEUS 

Energy Smart Business Program. 

Complete identified programs in the 

Waverley Response to Global Warming 

Action Plan. 

Reduction in energy consumption and 

greenhouse emissions from Council facilities 

and in the community. 

Successful implementation of actions 

identified in the Waverley Water 

Conservation Strategy. 

Reduction in water consumption from 

Council facilities and in the community. 


• 90% 

• At least 1 per year. 

• Within service standard. 

• 80% 

• 80% 

• Annual reduction 

• 90% 

• Annual reduction from base year 

2004/2005 

quarter

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Program: 19 Council Infrastructure/Building Assets 


19.4 Improving The 

Environmental 

Performance of Council's 

Fleet Operations. 

Continue to investigate the feasibility of 

using alternative fuels in Council fleet. 

Complete identified programs in Council’s 

Environmental Management System for 

Fleet Operations. 

Monitor vehicle emissions from Council 

passenger fleet. 


• Report to Council each year. 

• 100% 

• At least 6 new vehicles tested each 

year 

quarter

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Our Community 

Program: 20 Services for Children 


20.1 Child Care And Family 

Support Services 

Number of children receiving affordable care 

through child care and family day care 

services. 

Percent of services maintaining 

accreditation. 

Development of standardised customer 

satisfaction tool for all child and family 

support. 

Child care fees. 

Number of families with children 0-5 yrs in 

Waverley receiving support from the Child 

Care Support team. 


• More than 450 

• 100% 

• Standard tool developed by March 


• Within 15% of average fees of other 

providers. 

• Minimum of 24 families in Parent 

Programs. 

• Minimum quarterly education in 

formation sessions for parents (80 

families). 

• Up to 40 families provided with 

counselling. 

quarter

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Our Community 

Program: 20 Services For Children 


20.2 Support To Child Care. Adherence to Federal Government 

agreements relating to support children. 

Completion of review of operations of Child 

Care Support. 


• 150 children 

July - December 2005 


quarter 

 

Program: 21 Services For Young People 


21.1 Social/Recreational 

Events And Activities. 

21.2 Better Futures Project 1 

(Young People 9-13 

years). 

21.3 Better Futures Project 2 

(Young People). 

Number of live music events for young 

people. 

Number of youth programs/activities held at 

the Bondi Pavilion. 

Completion of action plan based on research 

into needs of 9-13 year olds for services. 

Comply with service specifications re 

outcomes agreed with State Government. 

21.4 Library Youth Space Review of use of library youth space and 

develop future actions. 

• At least 5 per year 


• Action plan finalised September 


• Six meetings of newly constituted 

Eastern Suburbs Youth Services 

Network per year. 

 

quarter 

 

• Five events held with positive 

promotion of young people. 

 

• March 2006

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Our Community 

Program: 22 Services For Older People 


22.1 Meals On Wheels. Percent of services that maintain relevant 

government subsidy. 

Quality assurance activities conducted by 

each service. 

Meals delivered – daily average. 

22.2 Seniors Centre. Average monthly attendance at Seniors 

Centre. 

22.3 Home Library. Number of Waverley home library clients. 

Number of loans to Waverley clients. 


• 100% 

• One annually. 

quarter 

 

• At least 125. 

 

• 1,200 monthly. 

• 200 

• 20,000 per annum.

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Our Community 

Program: 23 Services For People With A Disability 


23.1 Medium Term 

Accommodation. 

23.2 Individual Support (Case 

Management, Living Skills 

Training). 

Number of subsidised rental accommodation 

places for people with an intellectual 

disability. 

Number of people provided with support. 

Percent of customers expressing satisfaction 

with the services. 

23.3 Disability Planning. Percent of remaining targets met in the 

Disability Action Plan and Access Policy. 

23.4 Community Education. Number and type of events/activities 

promoting awareness of disability issues. 


• 6 places 

quarter 

 

• 12 

• 90% 

• Progress made on 100% of 

remaining components of the plan. 

 

• At least three.

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Our Community 

Program: 24 Services For People from Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Communities 


24.1 Policy Implementation. Percent of targets met in Multicultural Policy. 

Percent of targets met in Aboriginal and 

Torres Strait Islander Access and Equity 

Policy. 



components of the plan 


components of the plan 

quarter

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Our Community 

Program: 25 Library Services 


quarter 

25.1 Lending Services. No. of loans per capita per annum. 

• More than 9.6 

 

Inter library loan success for Waverley 

borrowers. 

No. of reservations: 

- total pa 

- Establish base - June 2006 

 

- via Web OPAC. 

- % of total. 

25.2 Information Services. Information inquiries successfully completed. • 90% 

25.3 Customer Usage. Number of members. 

• More than 30,000 

 

No. of visits pa: 

• in person 

• via Home Page 


• 90% 

• More than 570,000 

• Establish base - June 2006

Program: 26 Recreational And Cultural Services 

26.1 Cultural Programs, 

Activities And Events. 

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Our Community 

Number of affordable and accessible cultural 

programs at Bondi Pavilion including school 

holiday programs, music and arts projects, 

concerts and exhibitions. 

Number of free or concessional projects and 

facilities provided for disadvantaged groups. 

(Pavilion) 

Number/type of events/ exhibition held. 

(Library) 

Satisfaction rating for cultural 

programs/activities. 

Number of public events targeting culturally 

and linguistically diverse and Aboriginal and 

Torres Strait Islanders communities. 

Number of public events targeting youth, 

families, older people and children. 

Satisfaction rating for events. 


• 47 per annum 

• Three per week per term 

• Six or greater per quarter 

• Minimum 90% of those surveyed. 



• Minimum 90%

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Our Community 

Program: 27 Community Development And Support 


27.1 Support For Community 

Cultural Groups. 

Value of community and cultural grants 

provided annually. 

Percent of grant recipients who meet agreed 

outcomes. 

Development of guidelines to inform support 

to emerging artists/cultural groups. 

27.2 Community Development. Number of committees receiving specialist 

support. 

Number of community issues taken up and 

progressed through advocacy, research and 

community partnerships. 

Progress made on 2 strategies from 

Homeless Persons research report. 

27.3 Community Partnerships. Amount of targeted grants provided to 

enhance partnerships to achieve vision. 


• Minimum $35,000 (cultural), 

$240,000 (community). 

• 100% 


• Minimum 9 committees. 

• Minimum 2 issues. 


quarter 

 

• $30,000

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Our Community 

Program: 28 Monitoring Changes in Waverley's Population 


28.1 Planning For a Diverse 

and Tolerant Community. 

Monitor and report regularly on: 

• Median rental figures in Waverley. • Report annually. 


quarter 

Program: 29 Accommodation Services 


29.1 Affordable and Special 

Needs Housing Provision. 

Units of housing provided. 

Update Housing Needs Data and Housing 

Needs paper. 

Development of a standardised customer 

satisfaction tool for tenants. 

Units of housing provided. 

• Using 2004/2005 as a base year 

(48 units) maintain or increase the 

number of special needs housing 

units. 

• 2007 


• Using 2004/2005 as a base year 

(29 units) maintain or increase the 

number of affordable housing units. 

quarter

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Our Community 

Program: 30 Community Employment And Training Services 


30.1 Employment Services. Number of job seekers assisted with Job 

Network Services under employment 

services contract 3 (2003-2006). 

Develop and implement new business 

opportunities for highly disadvantaged client 

groups. 

30.2 Training Services. Number of participants completing training 

programs per annum. 


• Between 3,000 - 4,000. 

• 20% increase in engaging targeted 

highly disadvantaged groups. 

quarter 

 

• Minimum of 300. 

Program: 31 Community Safety 


31.1 Planning Community 

Safety. 

Percentage of remaining strategies in 

Community Safety Plan progressed. 

Development of projects for submission. 

Completed training schedule for identified 

staff in Homeless Persons Protocol. 

• 40% annually. 



 

quarter

65 



Our Community 

Program: 32 Community Information, Referral And Provision Of Facilities 


quarter 

32.1 Community Information. All LINCS data reviewed. 

• Annually 

 

Number of annual directory updates 

available on the website. 

Requests for arts and cultural information at 

Bondi Pavilion. 

32.2 Community Facilities. Use of community buses according to 

guidelines. 

Mill Hill weekly use rate by community 

groups. 

School of Arts weekly use rate of community 

space. 

Provision of affordable venues at Bondi 

Pavilion to encourage cultural activities. 

Review of hiring policy/ procedures, fees and 

charges to maximise utilisation and ensure 

access and equity (Pavilion). 

Satisfaction rating for use of Pavilion 

facilities (Gallery, function rooms etc). 


• 3 per year 

• 100% provided or referred on 

• Greater than 5 hours per day by 

approved community groups. 

• 60 hours or more per week. 

• 40 hours or more. 

• 50 hours of more per week. 

• November 2005 

• Greater than 90%

66 




Program: 33 Traffic And Transport Planning, Management And Regulation 


33.1 Moving People More 

Efficiently. 

Vehicle registrations. 

Implementation of Transportation Policy: 

• Bus priority measures: 

Bondi Road 

Old South Head Road 

Oxford Street 

• Investigate feasibility of Light Rail. 

• Bike Plan implemented. 

• Bike Facilities installation - locker 

locations identified and subject to 

Federal funding installed. 

• Model shift of trips by car to other forms 

of transport. 

• Develop Greenlinks. 

• Non-structural (behavioural change) 

options to reduce car use. 


• Equal to or less than base year 

2004 (30,874). 




• As per negotiated plan with State 

Government and Associated 

Councils. 

• Stage 2 - June 2006 


• 3% shift per annum towards public 

transport. 

• Pilot Project by June 2006. 

• Pilot Project by April 2006 (car 

share). 

quarter

67 




Program: 33 Traffic And Transport Planning, Management and Regulation (continued) 


33.1 Moving People More 

Efficiently. 

• Implementation of off-street parking 

provision in DCP 14. 

• Program developed to reduce road 

space for private vehicle use by 5%. 

Traffic congestion measures introduced: 

Along main road during week days. 

• Parking patrols 

• Vehicle speeds 

Along transport corridors on week-ends. 

• Parking patrols 

• Vehicle speeds. 


• 100% compliance. 


• Twice daily during peak hours. 

• Annual reduction from base year. 

• Twice daily during peak hour. 

• Annual reduction from base year. 

quarter

68 




Program: 33 Traffic And Transport Planning, Management and Regulation 


33.2 Moving People Safely. Implementation of footpath improvement 

program. 

Waverley Pedestrian Access & Mobility Plan 

designed and implemented. 

Availability of mobility parking space. 

Implementation of 40km/hr in selected areas: 

• Bondi 

• Bronte 

Traffic accidents reduced. 

Regular communication program for safe 

driving, safe parking and education on traffic 

and parking regulation. 

Traffic and Transport Safety projects 

implemented: 

• Seven Ways completed; 

• Hardy and Murriverie Street completed; 

• Investigation and design School zones - 

Bondi Basin. 

School Safety. 


• Major works and infrastructure 

program follow priorities. 


• Daily patrols of mobility spaces in 

commercial areas. 



• Reduced annually by 5% 

• One Black Spot targeted annually for 

funding. 

• Articles in various local papers, 

targeting one aspect of driver safety 

twice per quarter commencing July 





• Up to five schools patrolled per week 

in the am and pm peak. 

quarter

69 




Program: 33 Traffic And Transport Planning, Management And Regulation 


33.3 Improving Local 

Amenity. 

Parking patrols focused on commercial 

areas: 

• Bondi Beach 

• Bondi Junction 

• Local villages 

Parking patrols focused on crowded 

residential areas: 

• Bondi Junction 

• Bondi Basin 

• Bronte 

• Local Neighbourhoods 

Review Residential Preferential Parking 

Schemes. 

Date of adoption of action plans to address 

issues raised in parking surveys. 

Percent of residents surveyed in the postimplementation 

phase of a new parking 

scheme who say that parking amenity has 

improved. 

Abandoned cars removed. 


• Bondi Beach – Patrolled in 

accordance with SLA. 

• Bondi Junction – Patrolled at least 

twice per day. 

• Local villages - Patrolled at least once 

a week. 

• Bondi Junction - Patrolled at least 

once per day. 

• Bondi Basin - Patrolled at least twice 

per day weekend and once per day 

weekdays. 

• Bronte - Patrolled at least once per 

day. 

• Local Neighbourhoods - Every area 

patrolled at least once per week. 

• Minimum of 3 areas as reviewed per 

annum. 

• Within six (6) months of survey results. 

• 75% 

• 100% in accordance with Impounding 

Act. 

quarter

70 




Program: 33 Traffic And Transport Planning, Management and Regulation 


33.4 Systems Review And 

Improvement. 

Implement stage 2 Best Practice Parking 

Services Program. 

Implement Parking Infrastructure 

Replacement Program: 

• Computer Infringement Technology 

Vandalism of Parking Meters. 




• Vandalism decreases annually as a 

proportion of total repairs. 

quarter

71 



Planning for Waverley 

Program: 34 Community Planning And Policy Development 


34.1 Strategic Urban Planning. Percent of statutory requirements or Council 

requests completed within agreed 

timeframes for new or amended planning 

policies including LEPs, DCPs, 

Environmental Studies and Strategic Plans. 

34.2 Heritage Planning And 

Conservation. 

Compliance with directions from State 

government and Council to prepare and 

amend planning instruments and policy as 

required. 

Land use: 

• Open space compared to other land 

uses. 

• Low density residential usage compared 

to medium and high density. 

Review of Waverley Heritage Study 

completed. 

Improved knowledge, understanding, 

awareness and appreciation of Waverley's 

heritage. 


• 100% within agreed time frames. 

• To be completed within statutory 

timeframes. 

• 12.5% of available land. 

• 1:2 


• Waverley Heritage and Design 

Award presented bi-annually. 

quarter

72 






34.3 ESD Policy Development 

And Planning. 

Percentage of current relevant policies 

reviewed annually to ensure compliance with 

ESD principles. 

Progressive preparation and review of built 

form plans and policies to ensure best 

practice in ESD. 

34.4 Sustainable Built Form. Improved consideration of sustainability in 

the development assessment process. 

34.5 Community Planning. Adoption of the Waverley Strategic Plan 

(WSP) using the Community Planning 

approach. 

Financial information presented in each 

section of the management plan. 

The Community Planning approach is used 

in all new significant planning to ensure 

cross-departmental and community input. 


• 10% 

• Prepare/amend a minimum of one 

policy per year. 

• Undertake a minimum of one audit 

of existing policy each year. 

• Undertake spot audits of 15 

development assessments each 

year to ensure compliance with 

local and state sustainability 

policies. 



• 100% 

quarter

73 






34.6 Social Planning. Finalisation of social planning elements of 

Waverley Strategic Plan to achieve 

compliance under the LGA. 

Progress achieved on the remainder of 

action in the Social Plan, which expires 

December 2005. 

Actions from Waverley Strategic Plan 

achieving social planning integrated into 


34.7 Cultural Planning ArtsPlus actions integrated into 


34.8 Transport Planning. Reduced reliance on private car use in 

Waverley. 

Increased use of more sustainable 

alternative transport opportunities. 



• 90% 


quarter 

 

• March 2006 

• Investigate the feasibility of mass 

transit options including light rail. 

• Report to Council on alternative 

sustainable transport opportunities.

74 




Program: 35 Building Control 


35.1 Development And 

Building Control. 

Median DA turnaround time compared to 

Group 2 councils. 

Number of appeals to Land and 

Environment Court. 

Percent of construction certificates issued 

within a median turnaround time of 15 

working days of application. 

Percent of building sites inspected within 

24 hours of phone request or 48 hours of 

written request. 

Nett dwelling completions. 


• Median DA turnaround time to equal or 

better the median level for Group 2 

councils by 2005. 

• 50%of appeals or greater to be settled 

by consent orders, discontinued or 

dismissed. 

• 80% of all construction certificates. 

• 100% of all inspections. 

• Less than 0.5% per annum. 

quarter

75 




Program: 36 Quality, Responsive Customer Service 


36.1 Understanding 

Customers Needs And 

Expectations. 

Develop and implement Customer 

Service Survey Action Plan. 

Undertake customers survey regarding 

access points and opening hours. 

Commence program of exit interviews 

with customers. 

Develop and begin internal customer 

service survey. 

Continue and extend mystery shopper 

program. 


• Developed by July 2005 

• Implementation commenced by August 


• Results reported to ET by September 



• Implemented by December 2005 

• Undertaken annually. 

• Program extended by December 2005 

• One set of ten visits per quarter in 

each area. 

quarter

76 






36.2 Creating A Service 

Culture. 

Performance in mystery caller and 

mystery shopper programs. 

Performance in customer service areas 

against internal service standards. 

Results from exit interviews with 

customers. 

Performance in dealing with complaints. 

Results from internal customer surveys. 


Mystery Shopper: 

• Average 80% on all measures. 

• 75% of CARS requests meet service 

standard. 

• 90% of CARS completed within one 

week of service standard. 

• Overall customer satisfaction score of 

80% or better. 

• 90% of complaints finalised within 

service standard. 

• Overall customer satisfaction score of 

80% or better. 

quarter

77 






36.3 Customer Service 

Systems, Processes And 

Co-ordination. 

Service standards developed in all areas 

of council. 

Customer service measures 

Improvement in customer service Coordination 

to 1 st and 2 nd floor. 

Implementation of new CARS system. 

Improvement in beach and residential 

parking permit process 

Improved sharing and co-ordination of 

customer service information. 




• 2 nd floor – All customers for these 

services being attended to on ground 

floor by July 2005 


• New systems implemented by 

December 2007 

• Customer service Leadership Team 

meets monthly during 2005/2006 

quarter

78 




Program: 37 Public Participation - Community Consultation 


37.1 Community And 

Customer Surveys And 

Consultation. 

Percentage of scheduled consultations 

and surveys conducted. 

Percentage of surveys, consultation plans 

and results posted on intranet. 

Adoption of action plans from survey and 

consultation reports. 

Number of community consultations that 

include strategies to target CALD 

communities. 

37.2 Precinct system. Number of Precinct meetings held and 

attendance level. 

• 80% 


• 100% (>30 participants). 

• Within 2 quarter of receiving results. 

• 20% 

• Precincts meet at least 3 times a year. 

• Using 1998/1999 as a base year 

maintain or increase Precinct 

attendance figures. 

quarter

79 




Program: 37 Public Participation - Community Consultation 


37.3 Regular Consultative 

Forums. 

Number of meetings of: 

• Disability Access Committee. 

• Multicultural Advisory Committee. 

• Major Events and Community Safety 

Committee. 

• Public Arts Committee. 

• Waste & Resource Recovery 

Customer Reference Panel. 

• Surf Life Saving Clubs in Waverley 

Area. 

• Eastern Region Local Government 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 

Forum. 



• At least quarterly 

• At least quarterly 

• At least 3 a year 

• At least 2 a year 

• At least twice a year 

• At least monthly 

quarter

80 




Program: 38 Public Participation - Provision Of Council Information 


38.1 External 

Communications. 

Develop and implement a 

Communications Strategy. 

Publication of Community Newspaper. 

Percentage of Council Business Papers 

posted on the website. 

Redesign/upgrade website. 

Number of incidents of communication 

community language per annum. 


• Developed by December 2005 

• Implementation commenced by 

February 2006. 

• Quarterly. 

• 100% 

• Every three years. 

• 15% increase in visits each year from 

base year (2004 505,500 visitors). 

• Baseline established 2005/2006. 

quarter

81 




Program: 39 Open and Accountable Governance 


quarter 

39.1 Governance Review And Score on Governance Health check list. • At least '2' on all elements. 

Planning. 

39.2 Corruption Prevention. Corruption prevention incorporated in 

business/service reviews and evaluations 

39.3 Reports Required By 

Legislation And 

Government Departments. 

Strategy on fraud and corruption 

prevention reviewed. 

Fraud and corruption prevention 

improvement projects implemented. 

Maintain and report on gift registers 

Annual check on compliance with 

purchasing procedures. 

Percent of reports required by legislation 

provided on time and in format required. 

Percent of reports requested by 

Government Departments provided on 

time and in format required. 

• 100% 


• At least every two years 

• At least 4 annually 


• 80% 

• 100% 

• 100%

82 




Program: 39 Open And Accountable Governance 


39.4 Information Management 

And Technology. 

39.5 Business And Service 

Improvement. 

Develop and implement IT Strategic Plan. 

Percent of availability (free of unplanned 

downtime) of local area network. 

Expansion of Land Information System 

(LIS) developed and implemented. 

Audits of compliance with Records 

Management Policy. 

Implement Vital Records Disaster 

Recovery Plan. 

Implement the organisational restructure. 

Efficiency and effectiveness of key work 

units reviewed. 

Improved reporting and management 

information. 


• Plan completed by June 2006 

• Implementation commenced by July 


• 95% average across system. 


• 90% 


• In stages from October 2005 to June 


• At least three reviews of key work units 

every two years. 

• Plan developed to scope project 

- May 2006. 

quarter

83 




Program: 40 Continuous Improvement Through Business Excellence 


40.1 Business Service 

Improvement. 

Improvement recommendations from the 

Community Cultural Centre review 

implemented. 


• New Liquor Licensing system - May 


• Revised operational procedures and 

checklists – June 2006 

quarter

84 




Program: 41 Financial Management 


41.1 Income Collection. Amount of overall budgeted income target 

met. 

Amount of rates levied compared to 

budget. 

• 100% 

• 100% 

Returns from key commercial investments 

compared to budget. 

• 95% 

41.2 Expenditure Management. Budgeted expenditure met overall. • Kept at or below budget and reduced if 

income not achieved. 

41.3 Financial Performance. Performance on Local Government • Green light achieved on at least six 

Health Check Indicators. 

indicators. 

41.4 Budget Planning, 

Forecasting And Review. 

Date of preparation of four-year forecast. • December of each year. 

Debt service ratio. 

• No more than 6% 

Unrestricted current ratio – assets to 

liabilities. 

Cost reduction strategy implemented. 

Income diversification strategy developed 

and implemented. 


• Greater than 2:1 

• Measurable saving achieved until June 

2007 

• Developed by November 2005 

quarter

85 




Program: 41 Financial Management 


41.5 Financial And Business 

Support To Operational 

Units. 

Financial advice provided to business and 

service reviews. 

Committal costing system implemented. 

Annual committal costing effectiveness 

review. 

Percent of accepted procurement audit 

recommendations implemented. 

41.6 Business Operations. Category 1 business unit operations meet 

financial and other performance 

measures. 

Cemetery business operations results. 

Council car park business Operations 

results. 


• In accordance with business and 

service review schedule 

• November 2005 

• 75% in all departments. 

• 90% within two quarters of acceptance 

and budget allocation. 

• Meet/exceed financial target 

• Meet/exceed occupancy rates Bondi 

Junction for Council’s commercial 

properties. 

• Meet or exceed financial target 

• Meet or exceed financial target 

quarter

86 




Program: 42 Strategic Asset Management 


42.1 Asset Management And 

Planning. 

Develop and maintain a Strategic Asset 

Management Plan: 

• Version 1 incorporating initial review 

of costs to bring assets to acceptable 

condition. 

• Subsequent revisions. 

Ongoing implementation of key elements 

of a total asset management system: 

• 70.30 funding ratio for asset 

upgrading and maintenance 

compared to new work allocation. 

Annual monitoring of key performance 

measures adopted in SAMP. 

Council accommodation strategy 

developed. 

Investment Strategy developed and 

implemented. 




• Assessed annually and maintained on 

average over the proceeding 5 year 

period. 

• 80% of targets as prescribed in SAMP 

achieved within planning period. 


• Stage 2 by March 2006 

• Implementation as per strategy. 

quarter

87 




Program: 42 Strategic Asset Management 


42.2 Capital Works. Percent of works delivered on time and 

within budget in accordance with 

approvals in the Capital Works Program 

42.3 Maintaining Quality And 

Accessible Buildings and 

Infrastructure. 

as reviewed quarterly by Council. 

Percent of works completed on budget. 

Percent of works completed on time. 

Funding for asset maintenance and 

improvement (as opposed to funding for 

new assets). 

Percentage of works over $50,000 

subject to an access audit. 

42.4 Risk Reduction. Percent of accepted recommendations of 

public risk audits implemented. 

42.5 Fleet And Equipment 

Maintenance. 

Percentage of funded strategies from 

annual Risk Reduction Plan implemented. 

Percent of vehicles and equipment 

available for use on a daily basis. 


• 90% 

quarter 

 

• 90% 

• 90% 

• Increases annually 

• 100% 

• 100% 

• 100% 

• 90%

88 




Program: 43 Staffing The Organisation 


43.1 Equal Employment 

Opportunity. 

43.2 Occupational Health and 

Safety. 

2005/09 EEO Management Plan 

prepared and implemented. 

Number of childcare places provided for 

staff. 

Reduce the number of time lost injuries. 

Reduce the severity of injuries (net cost). 

Reduced the duration of time lost injuries. 

OH&S Committee meets. 

Develop and Implement OH&S Strategic 

Plan. 

Strategies in OH&S Strategic Plan priority 

improvement areas achieved. 

43.3 Induction Reduction in turnover for staff with less 

than 3 years service. 

43.4 Training And 

Percentage of new staff trained in ethics, 

Development. 

OH&S, EEO. 

Percent of scheduled components of 

Training Plan delivered annually. 


• Completed December 2005 

• Commence implementation February 


• 8 from January 2006 

• Less than 2004/2005 average 



• Monthly 

• Develop - December 2005 

• Implement - 2006/2009 

• 80% 

quarter 

• Less than 2004/2005 average. 

• 90% 

• 85%

89 




Program: 43 Staffing The Organisation 


43.5 Managing Performance. Managers and supervisors complete 

compulsory Management Development 

training. 

43.6 Human Resource 

Planning. 

Implementation of balanced score cards 

for Divisional Managers. 

Percent of assessments completed within 

4 weeks of due date. 

Annual Staff Awards program for 

performance 'Excellence'. 

Implement Human Resources Strategic 

Plan. 


• 100% managers, 2005 

• 75% supervisors, 2006 

• 100% 

• 100% 


quarter 

 

• Commenced July, 2005

90 



The following information is provided in accordance with the annual reporting requirements outlined in 

Section 428(2) of the Local Government Act 1993. 

a. Statement of Expenses, Revenue and Assets 

This information can be found in Council’s Financial Report, which begins on page 121. 

b. Actual and Projected Performance Comparison 

This can be found in Section Two – Reviewing Our 2005/2009 Management Plan beginning on page 

18. 

c. State of The Environment – How Are We Going? 

(Also see pages 156 – 178 and our separate State of The Environment Report 2006) 

In our State of the Environment Report a number of environmental indicators have been included to 

help assess how Council, other government agencies and the community are looking after the 

environment and working towards the goal of ecologically sustainable development (ESD). As it is 

impossible to accurately assess when a community has achieved the right environmental and 

economic balance, indicators can show whether we are heading in the right direction. They can also 

be used as a report card to assess Council's performance in the years ahead. 

The indicators that are used have met the following criteria: 

they reflect something fundamental to the long term economic, environmental or social health of the 

community; 

they are statistically measurable — either the data exists or a practical method of data collection can 

be created; 

the indicator represents something that can be influenced by the community or government actions. 

The indicators that have been chosen are by no means exhaustive, nor cover every environmental, 

economic or social consideration. However, they provide the starting point for Council's environmental 

program. Each year government agencies suggest a suite of indicators for councils and other 

agencies to use. Only some of these are included in this report because Council could spend all its 

time and resources collecting information on the state of and pressures impacting on the environment 

rather than acting to protect it. 

The indicators chosen are listed below. For each indicator progress in the current year against the 

base year 2001/2002 is shown unless relevant data or other information was unavailable. The last 

column shows our movement toward sustainability compared with the baseline figures. 

Sustainability Indicator 2001/2002 2005/2006 Movement toward 

sustainability 

Total tonnes waste to landfill 

(no recycling) 

17,924 16,958 

Total tonnes waste to 

recycling 

6,873 10,493.9 

Tonnes of illegally dumped 

rubbish removed by Council 

250 634.6 

Annual Report 2005//2006





Total water consumption in 

Waverley (KL) 

Community 

Council 

6,228,058 (2002/2003) 

159,297 

Average percent 

compliance with EPA 

Beachwatch data 

Faecal; Coliform 

Enterocci 100% 

97% 

Annual Report 2005//2006 

6,308,303 

80,846 

98% 

93% 

Number of pollution control 

devices (including trash 

racks and pit baskets) 60 96 



Area of bushland in active care of 

Council and community (m 2 ) 

1094 2243 

No of native floral species identified 

in Waverley LGA 

154 154 

No of native faunal species 

identified in Waverley LGA 

93 93 



Per capita of open space 

(hectares) 

0.0017 0.0017 

Number of DA’s approved 

by Council 

929 1020 

 

 

 

 

91

92 





Greenhouse gas emission savings 

(tonnes of co2)from Council 

activities 

3,306 14,976.4 

Total energy saved through Council 

initiated projects (kwh) 

3,660,131 6,731,517 

No of vehicles registered in 

Waverley 

No of resident trips made on public 

29,314 32,128 

transport (patronage per day) 

bus 

train 

21,680 

12,419 

No data for 

comparison 

ferry 

2,464 

light rail 

111 

Total kilometres of cycleway in the 

Waverley LGA 

** figures from 2003/2004 

New Indicator in 

2003/2004 

29.5 29.5 



Number of affordable housing 

units 

39 46 

Number of community 

volunteers participating in 

sustainability or related 

activities 

604 5638 

Number of residents in precinct 

forums 

392 1122 

HERITAGE 

Sustainability Indicator 2001/2002 200452006 Movement toward 


Heritage items listed in 

Waverley LEP 

432 432 

No of traits listed on the NPWS 

Aboriginal Sites Register 

9 209 


NOISE 





No of noise complaints 161 500 

KEY 

POSITIVE MOVEMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY 

NEGATIVE MOVEMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY 

NO MOVEMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY RECORDED 

- NOT DIRECT INDICATOR OF COUNCIL’S PERFORMANCE 

d. Condition of Public Works 

Our Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP1), which was completed in 2005/2006, provides a new 

and more sophisticated approach to setting priorities for expenditure on our assets. 

In developing the Plan we have closely reviewed the previously published figures for bringing our 

infrastructure assets to a satisfactory standard, and maintaining them at that standard. In the Plan, the 

assumptions made in defining a satisfactory standard for various asset classes have been listed, and 

the corresponding costs estimated. This has resulted in significantly lower costs for the upgrading and 

subsequent maintenance of road pavements, kerb and guttering, and footpaths than the costs listed in 

previous years. Further assessments of the published figures for stormwater drainage and buildings 

are yet to be carried out. 

A condition survey of all Council buildings was undertaken during 2005/2006. This will be followed by 

a further condition survey of road pavements, kerb and guttering and footpaths in 2006/2007. In 

addition, we will begin a project to map and develop a model of our stormwater system to assist with 

both identifying areas that require immediate attention and future maintenance and replacement 

planning. 

Council’s Technical Services Section is responsible for our road, footpath and drainage assets. 

Road Pavements 

In conjunction with the introduction of our Pavement Management System (PMS) we carried out a 

physical inspection of all our road assets (road pavements, kerbs and gutters and footpaths) to 

determine their condition and remaining useful life. 

From our PMS data, approximately 15% of the road pavements (180,000m2) within the Waverley area 

need rehabilitation and resealing works to bring them up to a reasonable standard. 

With a design life of 100 years, funding of approximately 1% of the asset value is required each year 

to maintain the road pavements. 

Kerb and Gutter 

From the PMS data, 65% of the kerbs and gutters in the area needs some form of reconstruction 

(approximately 150km). Based on the design life of kerbs and gutters, funding of 3 – 4% of the asset 

value is required each year to maintain the kerbs and gutters. 


93

94 



Condition of Public Works (continued) 

Footpaths 

Based on the PMS data. Over 25% of the footpath network meeds some form of reconstruction to 

improve pedestrian safety. Using a design life of approximately 20 years, funding of 5% of the asset 

value is needed each year to maintain the condition of our footpath assets. 

Drainage 

Using the information collected as part of Waverley’s AAS 27 evaluation, we have over 70km of 

drainage assets of which only 50% are in a good condition. Based on a conservative estimate, 1.5% 

of the asset value is needed each year to maintain these assets. 

Urban Roads 

Regional Roads 

Kerb and Gutter 

Footpath 

Drainage 

Condition as at 

June 30, 2002 


Estimate of cost to bring 

to satisfactory standard 

(current $ value) 

Estimate of cost to 

maintain standard 

(current $ value) 

Pavement rehabilitation and 

resealing works required 

Pavement rehabilitation and 

10,160,000 960,000 

resealing works required 

Reconstruction and repairs 

955,000 90,000 

required to improve road 

profile. 

Upgrading works required to 

3,465,000 605,000 

improve pedestrian safety 

and reduce Public Liability 

exposure. 

Works required to repair pipe 

5,950,000 880,000 

network and improve 

capacity of system. 

40,500,000 1,980,000 

Maintenance Program 

2005/2006 

Total 

Urban Roads Minor maintenance $228,408 

Concrete Roads $121,164 

Local Roads Re-sheeting $1,187,557 

Regional 

Roads Regional Roads Re-sheeting $8,047 $1,545,176 

Kerb and 

Gutter Minor Repairs $91,619 

Pram Ramps $3,761 

Construction $370,194 $485,574 

Footpath Minor Repairs $343,194 

Construction $2,688,358 $3,031,552

Condition of Public Works (continued) 



Maintenance Program 

2004/2005 


Total 

Drainage Maintenance $208,633 

Pit Cleaning $143,015 

Construction $145,429 $497,077 

Maintenance of Council Buildings 

In 2005/2006 $1.499m was spent maintaining Council’s building property portfolio. It is estimated 

$2.711m would be required to bring all buildings up to a satisfactory standard with a recurrent budget 

of $1.510m to maintain them at that level. 

In November 2005, as a result of the restructure of Council’s departments, management of the Bondi 

Beach Car Park was internally transferred to the Business Services and Property Division in our 

Corporate and Technical Department. Operations were reviewed and as a result Council took over 

directly managing the car park. Streamlined procedures, new signage and replacement of the access 

control system were implemented to improve customer facilities. Other notable projects completed 

during the year included the refurbishment and upgrade of facilities at Council’s aged care residences 

in Victoria St and Bronte Rd; internal accommodation changes within Council Chambers building; 

water saving devices installed in the public facilities at Bronte Beach; improvement of facilities at 

Council’s child care centres in Bronte and Waverley; refurbishment of level 1 of Council’s Mill Hill 

Community Centre to provide additional staff accommodation following on the Council restructure. As 

mentioned previously, an Asset Condition Survey of Council buildings was also completed in late 

2005. As well as detailing the condition of Council building assets it provided an estimate of 

maintenance works required over the next 5 - 10 years together with an estimated costs of the work 

required. 

e. Legal Proceedings 

In the period July 2005 to June 2006 Council spent a total of $1,055,300.60 on legal expenses. This 

included $645,857.41 on planning matters. 

In one Land and Environment Court proceeding a fine in the amount of $20,000.00 and a costs order 

in the amount of $20,00.00 were imposed upon the Applicant. 

Local Court 

Prosecutions were undertaken for offences involving parking offences, offences under the Local 

Government Act, 1999, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and the Companion 

Animals Act, 1998. 

Of the 764 cases determined 84 were dismissed, 293 fines were imposed, 123 were withdrawn and 

264 matters resulted in no conviction being recorded. 

Income Fines and costs ordered by the magistrate to be paid: 

Fines: $30,560.00 

Court and Professional Costs Nil 

TOTAL $30,560.00 

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Land and Environment Court 

Class 1 Appeals to the Land and Environment Court 2005/2006 

Property Applicant Issue Comment 

3 Bay Street, North O’Sullivan Lippman Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with 

Bondi 

Associates 

consent orders 

6-8 Jaques Avenue, Baker & Kavanagh 

Deemed Refusal Discontinued 

Bondi Beach 

Architects 

12 Victoria Street, 

Finlayson S97 Appeal against Refusal Discontinued 

Queens Park 

58 Alt Street, 

Queens Park 

11 Kenneth Street, 

Tamarama 

29 Newland Street, 


278 Military Road, 

Dover Heights 

18 Napier Street, 

Dover Heights 

34 Edward Street 

Bondi 

11 Macpherson 

Street, Bronte 

419 Bronte Road, 

Bronte 


Bronte 


Bronte 

7 Brown Street, 

Bronte 

47 Watson Street, 

Bondi 

17A Gardyne Street, 

Bronte 

28 – 30 Henrietta 

Street, 

44A Gardyne Street, 

Bronte 

30A Hastings 

Parade, Bondi 

1 Bronte Marine 

Drive, Bronte 

79 Oceanview 

Avenue, Dover 

Heights 

Travers Class 4 Appeal by objector Development 

consent is void and 

of no effect 

Woniora Investments Class 1 Appeal against 

Applicants legal 

costs 

Appeal Upheld with 

Pty Ltd 

refusal 


Antic Class 1 Appeal against 

refusal 

Appeal dismissed 

Amiks Developments 

Pty Ltd 

Class 1 Deemed Refusal Discontinued 

Notaras Class 4 Appeal by objector Discontinued 

Panaretos S96 Refusal to modify 

consent 

Appeal Upheld 

Bassett & Jones Deemed Refusal - s96 Discontinued 

Lockley & Associates Appeal against refusal Discontinued 

Kitching Appeal against refusal Discontinued 

Sigg Refusal Discontinued 

Frykberg & Scott Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with 


Dobrosavljevic Deemed Refusal Appeal Dismissed 

Joffe Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with 


Scher Class 1 against condition Discontinued 

Cruce Deemed Refusal alteration & 

extension 

Discontinued 

Jackson Teece Appeal against refusal Appeal Dismissed 

Chesterman Wills 

(25/7/06) 

Dean Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with 


Sukkar Appeal against s96 Refusal Appeal Dismissed 





2-8 Campbell 

Parade, Bondi 

Makmisovich Footpath seating Discontinued 

104 Ebley Street, 

Wheeler Deemed Refusal 

Discontinued 


(Brothel) 

76 Hastings Parade, A.V. Jennings Pty Ltd S97 (1) Appeal against Discontinued 

Bondi 

condition of consent 

20/6/06 

37 Henry street, 

Spinolo Appeal against refusal Appeal Dismissed 

Queens Park 

(5/5/06) 

57 Gardyne Street, Clement & Reid Appeal against refusal Discontinued 

Bronte 

2 lot subdivision 

113 Macpherson 

Bronte RSL Appeal against refusal Appeal Upheld with 

Street, Bronte 

Consent Orders 

44 Hardy Street, Encore Property Appeal against refusal Discontinued 

Dover Heights Developments Pty Ltd 

11 Brown Street, 

Katz DeemedRefusal2 storey Appeal Upheld with 

Bronte 

dwelling 


5 Alexander Street, Lufi & Associates Pty Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with 

Tamarama 

Ltd 


(26/5/06) 

4 Patterson Street, Bureau SRH Pty Ltd Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with 

North Bondi 


(19/4/06) 

7 Lancaster Road, ABC Planning Pty Ltd Deemed Refusal Appeal Dismissed 

Dover Height. 

(19/6/06) 

9 Rodney Street, 

Cohen Appeal against refusal Appeal Upheld with 

Dover heights 

consent Orders 

(28/3/06) 

29A Hall Street, 

Bondi Beach 

Stanislav Footpath seating Discontinued 

84 Rawson Avenue, 

Poch Appeal against refusal Appeal Upheld with 

Queens Park 


(27/3/06) 

Shop 2 10 Jaques Shenstone & Charles Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with 

Avenue, Bondi trading as Richardson 


& Wrench 

(6/7/06) 

66 Chaleyer Street, Pogrebizhsky Appeal against refusal Discontinued 

Rose Bay 

(12/4/06) 

176 Ebley Street, 

Lakeman Appeal against refusal Appeal Dismissed 


(3/06) 

77 Portland Street, Papadeas Deemed Refusal Discontinued 

Dover Heights 

(2/6/06) 

19 Evans Street, 

Bronte 

Carnegie Deemed Refusal Discontinued 

7 Bronte Marine 

Danzey Failure to determine s96 Appeal partially 

Drive, Bronte 

Application 

Dismissed – 

adopted Gawne’s 

recommendations 

(4/5/06) 

10 Pacific Avenue, 

Frazis Deemed Refusal –s96 Discontinued 

Tamarama 

(5/5/06) 


Tony Edye & 

Appeal against refusal Discontinued 

Dover Heights 

Associates 

(16/5/06) 


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11 Waverley 

Kenn Loch Pty Ltd Deemed Refusal –s96 – Discontinued 

Crescent, Bondi 

amend condition 4 of 

Junction 

development consent 

19 Boonara Avenue, Bobolas Refuse Appeal Upheld in 

Bondi 

part 

22 Thompson 

Lean Productions Deemed Refusal 

Discontinued 

Street, Tamarama 

- s96 

19 Francis Street, d - Construct Deemed Refusal – s96 Appeal Upheld with 

Bondi Beach 


21 Francis Street, d - Construct Deemed Refusal – s96 Appeal Upheld with 

Bondi Beach 


9 Henry, Queens 

Park 

49 Beaumont Street, 

Rose Bay 


Bronte 

512 Oxford Street, 


105 Ramsgate 

Avenue, Bondi 

Beach 

1/21 Francis Street, 

Bondi Beach 

15 Rodney Street, 

Dover Heights 

204 Hastings 

Parade, North Bondi 


Queens Park 

13 Violet Street, 

Bronte 

25 Castlefield 

Street, Bondi 

26 Hall Street, Bondi 

Beach 

170 Wellington 

Street, Bondi Beach 


Queens Park 

9 Leichhardt Street, 


Cameron & Cameron Deemed Refusal -s96 Appeal Dismissed 

Xpace Design Group 

Pty Ltd 

Appeal against refusal - s96 Appeal Upheld with 


(31/5/06) 

Wernham & Palmer Appeal against refusal Appeal Upheld with 


Parras Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with 


Puflett Associates 

Architects 


Deemed Refusal Awaiting hearing as 

at 18/9/06 

d - Construct Deemed Refusal – s96 Appeal Upheld with 


Notaras Class 4 consent null & void Awaiting hearing as 

at 18/9/06 

Seskin Appeal against S82A Refusal Appeal Upheld with 


Lucas Appeal against refusal Discontinued 

(15/6/06) 

Walsh Deemed Refusal – s96 Appeal Upheld with 

conditions/ Consent 

Orders 

L’Estrange Appeal against refusal Discontinued 

(8/6/06) 

Solitarii Developments 

Pty Ltd 

Deemed Refusal Awaiting hearing 

d – Construct Deemed Refusal 

- s96 

Awaiting judgment 

Azzopardi Appeal against refusal Awaiting hearing 

Reznik Appeal against refusal Appeal Dismissed 

There were no Class 5 appeals to the Land and Environment Court in 2005/2006.



f. Mayoral and Councillor Fees and Facilities 

Council’s policy on the provision of facilities for use by Councillors and the payment of Councillors 

expenses was revised in April 2005 and commenced on 1 May 2005. A further minor revision was 

made on 18 October 2005. 

The draft policy was publicly exhibited before Council adopted the revised policy. 

Council provides on a reimbursement basis up to $50 per month for mobile phone use or PDA use; 

expenses for travel, accommodation and meals for approved conferences and seminars; and child 

care and travel costs for official meetings. Council will also pay registration costs for approved 

conferences and seminars. 

Councillors also receive the benefit of the following: 

Use of official stationery and access to Council’s photocopiers and fax machines to discharge their 

Council functions; 

Word processing of official correspondence, subject to the prior approval of the General Manager; 

Postage of official correspondence; 

Meals on evenings of Council and Committee meetings; 

Use of a four drawer filing cabinet at home; 

Use of a telephone call card for official business; 

A personal computer with appropriate software and a separate phone line for the computer. 

In addition to the facilities provided to Councillors, the Mayor is entitled to receive the benefit of: 

Use of a Council vehicle; 

Secretarial and administrative assistance relating to the discharge of his/her civic functions; 

A mobile phone. 

In 2005/2006, Mayoral and Councillor fees and expenses were: 

Mayoral Fees $ 26,747 

Deputy Mayoral Fees $ 2,598 

Councillor Fees (including Deputy Mayor) $161,280 

Councillor’s Expenses and Facilities costs $369,814.11* 

* This costing includes the cost of the Mayor’s Secretary/PA and Media Officer 

g. Employment of Senior Staff 

Council has six senior staff as identified under the Local Government Act. The total amount of money 

payable for senior staff in 2005/2006 was: 

Salary $995,736.63 

Superannuation $57,518.43 

Fringe Benefits $51,989.83 

Fringe Benefits Tax $53,652.68 

The annual remuneration package for senior staff is: 

General Manager $265,193.56 

Director – Beach, Park & Recreation Services $177,642.48 

Director – Corporate & Technical Services $208,261.49 


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Employment of Senior Staff (continued) 

Director – Library & Community Services $187,120.24 

(now called Director – Recreation, Community and Customer Services) 

Director – Planning & Environmental Services $164,887.53 

Director – Public Works & Services $155,792.27 

Note the above remuneration packages contain the following: 

Total value of the salary component of the package. 

Total amount payable by Council by way of employer’s contribution or salary sacrifice to any 

superannuation scheme to which the member may be a contributor. 

Total value of any non-cash benefits (note personal non cash benefits for motor vehicles are 

valued for this purpose by a formula used for calculating fringe benefits tax). 

Total amount payable by the Council by way of fringe benefits tax for any non-cash benefits 

including items such as car parking. 

h. Major Contracts Awarded by Council (in excess of $150,000) 

Council awarded eight (8) contracts in excess of $150,000 and three (3) contracts in excess of 

$100,000 during 2005/2006. 

Name of Contractor Description of Goods and/or 

Services 

Total Payable 

NSW Land Housing Purchase of land & building $ 378,517.00 

Winterton Construction 158 Carrington Rd Development $ 1,326,264.00 

Inaphase Construction Bondi Surf Life Saving Club $ 1,595,341.00 

SJB Planning Waverley Council - Local Village 

Centres 

$ 293,215.00 

GMW Urban Pty Ltd Waverley Library Forecourt Upgrade $ 437,189.00 

Emoleum Oxford St & Newland St $ 303,451.00 

Conybeare Morrison Campbell Parade Project $ 203,370.00 

Telstra Adjustment to Telstra Network Oxford 

St West 

$ 155,595.00 

Awada Civil Netball courts - Birrell St $ 138,555.00 

Ally Civil Engineering Newland St Footpath Pavement Works $ 128,300.00 

Street Furniture Australia Bin enclosures - 'Looking Even Better' 

Program 

$ 119,605.00 

i. Bush Fire Reduction Activities 

The Waverley Council area is one of the most densely populated and urbanised in Australia and has 

few, if any, areas likely to be the subject of bush fire activity. With the exception of localised hazard 

reduction in the few pockets of remnant bushland, no bush fire reduction activities were carried out in 

the Waverley area during the year. 

j. Multicultural Services (also see pages 27 - 28) 

Multicultural Committees 

During 2005/2006, Council continued to support the Multicultural Advisory Committee which met four 

times to identify and propose actions in response to issues affecting people from culturally and 

linguistically diverse background. 

Multicultural Policy and Action Plan (MPAP) 

Extensive work was undertaken to integrate Council’s Multicultural Policy and Action Plan with its 

Management Plan, incorporating needs identified in Council’s draft 2005/2010 Social Plan. 

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Substantial progress was made in reaching the targets set in Council’s Multicultural Policy. This work 

included an access audit of new signs designed for Waverley’s beaches and coast walk, which 

adopted most of the auditor’s recommendations. International symbols were used to promote 

understanding by people of non-English speaking background. The new signs were installed at the 

end of October, and have received a very positive response. 

Language aides 

Following a review under revised Language Aides Service Guidelines, eleven new language aides 

were appointed in August 2005. Between them they cover nine languages: Arabic, Cantonese, Greek, 

Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. A meeting with language aides held 

in August 2005 provided an opportunity for team building and an introduction to the forms and 

monitoring systems in place to report on their performance. The 2005/2006 language aides report 

revealed that over 200 incidents of communication assistance were recorded in that year. 

Cross Cultural Training 

A number of sessions with multicultural content continued to be provided under Council’s Learning and 

Development Schedule. This included cross cultural awareness training (including needs and use of 

the Telephone Interpreter Service/Language Aides), as well as topics on non-discriminatory work 

practices and Equal Employment Opportunity for managers and staff. 

Festivals and events 

Bondi Pavilion Community Cultural Centre 

Throughout the year, the Bondi Pavilion Community and Cultural Centre continued to encourage and 

assist a diverse range of communities to find cultural expression, and to provide opportunities for 

cultural exchange. The Centre involved people of many cultures as performers, artists, tutors, 

participants and audience. 


The 27 th Annual Festival of the Winds was held on the 11 September 2005. Kite flying is a traditional 

element of celebration across many cultures and the Festival celebrates diversity through kites, 

multicultural food, music and dance. This year’s performances showcased West Indian, Brazilian, 

Argentinian, Chinese, Spanish, Pacific Islander, African, Indian and Indigenous cultures. To 

encourage active participation, free dance workshops were offered, and hundreds of local school 

children participated in kite making workshops in the lead up to the Festival. 

Refugee Week 

A series of events was organised for Refugee week in October 2005 celebrating the tremendous 

contribution of the many people who have come to the Waverley community as refugees. As a 

forerunner to Refugee Week, the Bondi Pavilion Community and Cultural Centre hosted: My family – 

Showing Diversity, a travelling photographic exhibition by young people portraying their families, some 

of them from refugee background, and a series of paintings by Jeeva Chapman expressing concern 

for the plight of refugees. On Friday 28 October 2006 popular young comedian Hung Le, who came to 

Australia as a refugee, performed for about 100 people at the Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club, 

supported by the Solidarity Choir. 

Harmony Day 

Council contributed to the celebration of Harmony Day in May 2006 with a poster exhibition of the 

schools competition organised by the Anti Defamation Commission of B’nai B’rith at Waverley Library, 

and a presentation of ‘The Local Government Perspective’ at TAFE’s Harmony Workshop on 

strategies for building and maintaining a harmonious communities. 


The third annual Global Table Street Festival in Bondi Junction was held on 8 April 2006 and was a 

great success. Performances of music and dance presented by eleven cultural groups delighted a 

large audience. Many enjoyed the taste of food representing nine cultural traditions. Young student 

chefs from the Sydney Institute of TAFE demonstrated the preparation of small delights from around 

the world. 


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Multicultural Services (continued) 

Council’s child care centres participated in the Global Table Street Festival with an information stall on 

children’s services and a musical performance by children from Bronte Child Care Centre. 

k. Works Carried Out on Private Land 

Council did not carry out any work on private land during the year. 

l. Contributions and Donations 

Organisation Contribution 

Anaphylaxis Australia Inc. 200.00 

Australian Kite Association 7,500.00 

Australian Paralympic Committee 250.00 

APHEDA Pakistan Earthquake Appeal 5,000.00 

Bondi Beach Cottage 9,650.00 

Bondi Beach Public School - Annual Award 50.00 

Bondi Before & After School Care 2,153.00 

Bondi Community Street Project 43,772.00 

Bondi Public School - Annual Award 50.00 

Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club 15,000.00 

Bondi Toy Library Inc. 16,185.00 

Bronte Before & After School Care 2,153.00 

Bronte Public School - Annual Award 50.00 

Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club 15,000.00 

Eastern Area Tenant Service Inc 13,671.00 

Eastern Suburbs Business Enterprise Centre Ltd 6,108.00 

Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Inc 1,500.00 

Eastern Suburbs Montessori School - Annual Award 50.00 

Eastern Suburbs Playgroups 1,000.00 

Eastern Suburbs Police Service Local Area Command 5,000.00 

ECHO Bondi Junction Neighbourhood Centre 16,210.00 

Financial Assistance – Individual recipient 200.00 

Francis Street Playgroup 764.00 

Galilee Primary School - Annual Award 50.00 

Junction House 33,331.00 

Kesser Forah College - Annual Award 50.00 

Marine Discovery Centre 7,000.00 

Mindfields Support Group 290.00 

Moriah College - Annual Award 50.00 

Norman Andrews House 36,339.00 

North Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club 15,000.00 

Prince of Wales Hospital - Department of Aged Care Psychiatry 200.00 

Randwick / Waverley Community Transport 15,690.00 

Reddam House - Annual Award 50.00 

Rose Bay Secondary College - Annual Award 50.00 

Sculpture By The Sea 10,000.00 

St Catherine’s - Annual Award 50.00 

St Charles - Annual Award 50.00 

St Clare’s College - Annual Award 50.00 

Tamarama Surf Lifesaving Club 27,500.00 

The Lighthouse Community Inc. 10,000.00 

The Sonja St Leon Memorial Eating Disorders Research Fund 200.00 

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Contributions and Donations (continued) 

Organisation Contribution 

Waitangi Bondi Community Inc. 1,000.00 

Waverley Action for Youth Services (WAYS) 65,345.00 

Waverley Art Prize – Various individual recipients 7,000.00 

Waverley / Bondi Beach Band Inc. 4,000.00 

Waverley College - Annual Award 50.00 

Waverley College Junior School - Annual Award 50.00 

Waverley Community Out Of School Care 2,153.00 

Waverley Photographic Competition – Various individual recipients 690.00 

Waverley Public School - Annual Award 50.00 

Waverley Randwick Philharmonic Society 3,500.00 

Waverley / Woollahra Art Centre 8,318.00 

Wairoa Public Primary School - Annual Award 50.00 

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter 200.00 

Youth Art Awards – Various individual recipients 1,725.00 

Yeshiva Ladies College - Annual Award 50.00 

Total $411,647.00 

m. Human Resource Activities undertaken by Council during 2005/2006 

Our main Human Resource Activities in 2005/2006 were: 

Commencing the implementation of the HR Strategic Plan; 

Developing a new EEO Management Plan; and 

Implementing Council’s organisational restructure to better achieves Council’s priorities. 

In addition, a range of other significant activities was undertaken and these are detailed below. 

Industrial Relations 

In the industrial relations area we finalised and began implementing the Resource Recovery 

Enterprise Agreement. We also began implementing mandatory ‘Work Choices’ requirements. 

Risk Management 

Operational Risk Management Initiatives 

We prepared and commenced implementing the first operational risk management plan for the period 

2006/2009, featuring a range of initiatives to reduce Council’s exposure to operational risk or loss 

including: 

Business Continuation Planning, 

Emergency Management Planning, 

Reviewing our insurance cover, staffing, public liability, environmental management, work process 

control, corruption and fraud control, financial management loss and IT&T risk. 

Other OH&S Initiatives 

Other OH&S initiatives during the year included: 

Upgrading WorkSafe Waverley to an internet based information system for safety and 

environmental systems information, relaunched and branded as Worksafe EnviroSafe Waverley. 

Implementing a ‘Fitness for Duty’ policy as a draft/pilot policy. 

Fully implemented a new series of benchmarks for OHS performance and reporting purposes for 

the 2005/2006 year, revised for 2006/2007. 

Reviewing our internal OHS&E internal audit program resulting in internal audit training for 

Workplace Safety Officers for Safety and Environmental Internal Audits. 


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Human Resource Activities undertaken by Council during 2005/2006 (continued) 

Corruption Prevention Initiatives 

We prepared and commenced the implementation of the Corruption Prevention Plan 2006/2009 with 

strategies covering Planning and Development Assessment, Employment Practices, Financial 

Management, Tendering and Contractor Management, Governance and Information Technology. 

Internal Consulting 

Following Council’s organisational restructure, the Employee Services Section was restructured into 

the Human Resources & Organisational Development Division (HR&OD). A key component of the 

restructure was the formation of two teams to work directly with nominated divisions within Council to 

provide internal HR consulting services. 

Employee Communication 

Employee communication activities during the year included: 

Provision of information sessions to support the organisation restructure. 

Continuation of ‘Pipeline’ – Council’s monthly staff newsletter. 

Development and implementation of an employee wiki. 

Provision of information sessions to support the finalisation of the Resource Recovery Enterprise 

Agreement and the introduction of the new Employee Assistance Program. 

Circulation of job vacancy notices. 

Upgrading our employee intranet. 

Organisational Development: 

The Learning & Development Schedule for 2005/2006 focused on the delivery of mandatory training 

courses for EEO, Ethics and Drug & Alcohol – both as refreshers training for existing staff training for 

new staff. There was also a significant component of training devoted to OH&S. 

A summary of the formal training conducted is provided below. 

Category Topic 

EEO EEO for managers 

EEO for staff 

Ethics Ethics for all staff 

Drug & Alcohol Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Managers 

Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Indoor staff 

Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Outdoor staff 

Induction Waverley Council Induction 

Lifeguard Induction 

OH&S First Aid 

First Aid Refresher 

Confined Spaces 

Confined Spaces Refresher 

Fire Warden Training – Emergency Procedures 

Manual Handling Training 

Responsible Service of Alcohol 

Construction Induction 

OH&S Consultation 

Aggressive Customers Training for PPOs 

Worksite Planning (Traffic Controller) 

Harassment & Bullying Training 

Dog Awareness 

Traffic Controller – Stop/Slow 

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Category Topic 

OH&S Robbery Safety and Security Program 

Sun Protection 

Chainsaw Operations 

Chainsaw Operations Refresher 

Management Divisional Sessions after Restructure 

Development 

Program 

Divisional Manager Leadership Development Days 

Contract Management Checklist 

Other TRIM 

Word Advanced Training 

Excel Advanced Training 

Powerpoint Training 

Lotus Notes Training 

Customer Service 

Cross Cultural Awareness 

Interview Skills 

Job Applications 

Consultative Committee Member 

Disability Awareness 

Homeless Persons Protocol 

Service Desk 

Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment & Training 

n. EEO Activities Undertaken During 2005/2006 

Waverley Council has had a series of EEO Management Plans since they were first required by the 

Local Government Act in 1993. In March 2006 Council developed and began implementing its 

2006/2010 EEO Management Plan. 

A range of strategies from the 2002/2005:EEO Management Plan 2002-2005 continued to be 

implemented during 2005/2006. 

a) Commitment to Review Policies and Enterprise Agreements 

Strategy Progress 

Development of Resource Recovery Assessed for anti-discrimination implications 

Enterprise Agreement 2005 

Review of policies Under way. Sick Leave, Carer’s leave and Parental Leave 

policies have been looked at to date to ensure consistency 

with Work Choices amendment and Award changes. 

Fitness for Duty has been developed. 


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b) Enhancing Understanding of EEO & Discrimination Issues 

In 2005/2006 the following actions were undertaken to ensure that managers/supervisors and staff 

understand what implementation of EEO means in day to day work. 


To ensure that all new staff attend 

EEO Awareness Training. 

Regular articles in Pipeline to provide 

information on EEO and 

discrimination issues. 

To provide Council Induction 

Programs on a regular basis for all 

new staff, providing information on 

employment conditions and other 

important issues. 

To conduct training & development 

programs that incorporate EEO 

issues, where appropriate. 

All staff to undergo Ethics refresher 

training within three years. 

All new staff are enrolled in mandatory EEO training when the 

next available course is run. 

Ongoing. Articles included Training and Development 

activities, Workplace Surveillance 

Council Inductions, which included EEO issues, were 

conducted in June & November 2005 and February & May 


Reviews have been completed prior to training. Contract 

Trainers have been provided with feedback on EEO issues. 

On line learning and testing module for ethics introduced. 

c) Supporting the Implementation of EEO in the Workplace 

To support the EEO implementation the following initiatives were implemented/reviewed: 


Staff Adviser Network 

HR Officer to run quarterly meetings for skill Meetings held quarterly 

development and feedback for Staff Adviser 

Network. 

To provide confidential support from HR&OD. 

Position Descriptions 

All position descriptions and selection criteria to Ongoing 

be reviewed prior to advertising to ensure they 

comply with EEO principles and are nondiscriminatory. 

HR&OD available for discussion & support 

d) EEO Reporting & Access to Employment & Conditions 

To effectively monitor EEO implementation we need to ensure that access to conditions of 

employment across Council is equitable. 


Recording EEO group membership in CHRIS 

All EEO data for staff is recorded in CHRIS, 

when provided by staff. Ongoing 

Reporting on Council’s Employment Profile Data indicated: 

22.1% of all staff are women working on a full-time 

basis. 

The highest % of women are in 25-34yr & 45-54yr 

age groups. 

61.7% of women earn between $42,674 & $60,148 

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Number of staff at management levels split by gender in 2005/2006: 

Salary Management 

Male Female Total 

Group Level 

2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 

M to P Middle Managers 30 36 29 30 59 66 

Q to T Senior Managers 13 5 8 4 21 9 

Divisional Managers * N/A 11 N/A 7 N/A 18 

Executive Team 3 3 3 3 6 6 

*Divisional Managers were appointed as a result of the Council restructure. 

d) Specific EEO Implementation Strategies 

The following Specific EEO strategies were implemented to ensure the protection of the rights of 

people from EEO groups, and to provide equality of access to employment opportunities. 


Council currently provides 3 options for accessing information about recruitment Ongoing 

positions advertised - phone, fax and website. 

Where a job applicant indicates that they have special needs prior to interview, Ongoing 

the Nominated Recruitment Officer provides reasonable adjustments. 

Pre-employment medicals are monitored to ensure that appropriate 

Ongoing 

assessments of reasonable adjustments are considered, and that pregnancy or 

potential pregnancy is not considered in the selection decision, unless 

specifically relevant. 

Where possible, reasonable adjustments are provided for people with Where notified 

disabilities, carer’s responsibilities, or who are pregnant. 

Providing accurate information to staff about access to leave for parental Ongoing 

purposes, and their rights during, before and after pregnancy. 

The position of Garden Labourer in Waverley park is identified as a designated Incumbent in place 

Disability Position. 

2006/2010EEO Management Plan 

The 2006/2010 Management Plan links employment and training and development strategies for 

target group members with the priorities of Council’s HR Strategic Plan. The four strategies of the 

Plan are summarised below. Implementation of this plan is now underway. 

Policies and Procedures 

To continue to raise awareness of EEO in the workplace, and demonstrate senior management’s 

support and commitment to EEO principles. 

Recruitment and Retention 

To continue to establish processes that ensure all recruitment meets best practice and encourage 

recruitment from under-represented EEO groups (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people 

from a non-English speaking background; women; and people with a physical or intellectual disability). 

The strategy also aims to put in place processes that support and improve retention rates and 

establish best employment practices. 

Learning and Development 

To ensure staff have equal access to learning and development to support current and future 

performance. The strategy also aims to ensure all learning and development meets Council’s EEO 

policies and procedures, and legislative requirements, and promotes best practice. 


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Data and Statistics 

To improve Council’s EEO data systems and quality of data held to permit accurate, complete and 

timely reports to enable action to be taken to further Council’s progress in EEO matters. 

Future EEO Activities 

Some of the issues to be addressed in the future include: 

Developing an approach to meet the needs of mature age workers; 

Workforce planning to address skill shortages, which may also identify potential areas for employment 

for target group members; 

A review of Induction to ensure new employees, including target group members, are supported in 

their introduction to working for Council. 

o. External Bodies Exercising Council Functions. 

Nil 

p. Controlling Interests in Companies 

Nil 

q. Partnerships, Co-Operatives and Joint Ventures. 

Council is part of Premsure – a joint insurance body with Manly and Woollahra Councils which is 

responsible for managing claims for professional indemnity, public liability and councillors and officers 

insurance (Directors and Officers Insurance) from the time when Premsure self insured or bulk 

purchased these insurances. At various times in the past, South Sydney, Wollongong and Randwick 

Councils were also part of Premsure and so claims from those Councils are also managed from time 

to time by the group. 

Council is a member of Jobfutures Ltd, a national network of not-for-profit community organisations 

and Councils. Council’s Waverley Works, as a member of Jobfutures, provides employment and 

training services for the unemployed and disadvantaged through a Job Network contract with the 

Department of Employment, Work Relations (DEWR). 

The Waverley/Woollahra Process Plant, a waste disposal facility jointly owned and managed by 

Waverley and Woollahra councils, was closed in 1996/97. A joint management committee of the two 

Councils still exists and meets as required to manage the dormant facility. 

Council is also a member of the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) and 

the Sydney Coastal Councils. 

SSROC is an association of eleven local councils in the southern area of Sydney. SSROC provides a 

forum for the councils to deal with issues they have in common, particularly those that cross 

boundaries. Key issues under consideration include planning, environment, transport, community 

development, sustainability and local government management. 

The Sydney Coastal Councils includes councils located on Sydney’s coastline and aims to promote 

co-ordination on issues relating to the urban coastal environment and waterways. 

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r. Other Regulatory Information 

A Overseas Visits by Councillors and Senior Council Staff. 

Council contributed to the cost of one overseas trip by a Council officer in 2005/2006 

Date of Trip: 4-7 April 2006 

Council Officer: Malcolm Edwards 

Cost to Council: Council covered accommodation in Amsterdam for 3 days. Mr Edwards paid airfare 

and remainder of trip was annual leave. 

Purpose: To attend Intertraffic Amsterdam 2006, the leading exhibition for infrastructure, traffic 

management, safety and parking in Europe. The exhibition attracted 23,890 visitors as well 690 

exhibitors from 41 different countries. 

B Statement of the Total Remuneration. 

Council has six senior staff. Details of their total remuneration are listed in Section (g) on pages 99 - 

100. 

C Details of the Activities Undertaken by the Council during the Year to Develop and Promote 

Services and Programs That Provide for the Needs of Children. 

Council Centres 

Waverley Council’s three long day care centres and family day care scheme provided child care to 490 

children for the year. The average daily utilisation of care for the Council’s 3 long day care centres 

was 173 full time children per day using care. This means that care was provided to 99.5% of the 

available child care places that Council is licensed to fill on any one day. 

The figure is higher than projected for the year due to the fact that Bronte Child Care Centre increased 

its license numbers by two children and Gardiner increased their license numbers by one child. 

Family Day Care has 32 carers with two new carers being recruited over the last 6 months. The full 

time equivalent number of children in Family Day Care for the first six month period was 177 and for 

the final six months it was 170 children. The actual number of children enrolled was 250. This 

excellent result is timely as the Federal government is introducing new measures to assess funding 

levels which are expected to impact detrimentally on services. The results in future will be calculated 

on the number of occupied places as opposed to the full time equivalent number of children. 

Over the last twelve months, each of the children service centres have been involved in the process of 

licensing or accreditation or both. As a result, the services’ policies and procedures have been 

reviewed and are satisfactorily addressing the new regulation requirements and working continually for 

a high standard of care for the children and families. From July 1 2006 the accreditation process will 

have ‘announced’ validation visits. The aim is to strengthen the accreditation process and to provide 

greater certainty for parents that good quality care is being achieved and continuously maintained. 

Children’s Services Regulations were updated and the new legislation, Children’s Services Regulation 

2004, has been implemented from January 2006. One of the changes introduced involves a process 

of ‘unannounced’ visits to the service by a Department of Community Services Children’s Services 

Advisers. 

Cost of Care 

Council’s fees were analysed in January 2006 and remain among the most affordable in the area. 

Council fees increased by $3.50 a day to $51.00 for babies and $48.00 for 3-5 year olds in July 2005. 

The average local fee for 2005 was $64.67 per day. At $49.50, Council’s average fee was within 23% 

of the local average. Two other community based centres had lower daily fees at $41 and $49 

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Activities Undertaken by the Council during the Year to Develop and Promote Services and 

Programs That Provide for the Needs of Children (continued) 

With the opening of two new centres in the second half of 2005, there are now three long day care 

centres operating in Bondi Junction charging $105/day for a nursery place. This has greatly distorted 

the average figure for 2005. Removing these three centres from the calculation, we arrive at a far 

more representative local average fee of $60.49. Based on this figure, Council’s average fee is within 

18% of the local average fee. 

Two other contributing factors can be identified for the increase of child care fees Sydney-wide: 

Anticipated wage increases for child care workers and the introduction of the federally funded 30% 

rebate for child care fees. Average local fees will be re assessed again in the first quarter of 

2006/2007. They will also be analysed against Sydney wide figures. 

Child and Family Support 

Changes in Federal Government funding structures restricted Council’s resources and outputs in this 

area for the year. Revised resources and targets have been developed for 2006/2007. In response to 

funding restrictions, which included the loss of the Supplementary Services worker, Council reviewed 

the operations of the Family Support Team in 2005/2006 and implemented a number of changes. Two 

new positions provide for the management and coordination of Council’s children’s services and for 

the delivery of the family support program including counselling and parenting programs with some 

community work and development responsibilities. 

The Child Care Support Team continued to support up to 20 families in need over the year. This 

included support of families who have a child with additional needs waiting to be placed on our priority 

waiting list. Support takes the form of individual counselling on the phone, face to face counselling, or 

support provided through facilitating case conferences with parents and professional workers involved 

with the child with additional needs. 

Only one four week parent program was run during October and November 2005 with 14 parents 

participating in this particular program. Evaluation forms for the program were extremely positive. 

Parents stated they benefited from information on behaviour management strategies as well as child 

development information. Free childcare was also offered for this program. This continues to be 

offered in the early evening at the childcare centres to make it accessible for working parents. The 

maximum limit of numbers in the group is 14 with this limit being achieved consistently for all 

programs. 

Better Futures Project 

In 2005, Council received funding from the state wide Better Futures program which aims to achieve 

better outcomes for young people aged 0-18 years. Having identified gaps in service provision, 

Waverley Council proposed to undertake research into the needs of 9-13 year old children and 

following a 6-month research period, produced a report on the pre-teens research project. Following 

the completion of the report and action plan in October 2005, project funding was extended to develop 

pilot projects in inner and eastern Sydney for 9-13 year olds. 

Festivals and Events 

Family friendly events held during the year attracted large numbers of families. As part of NAIDOC 

week celebrations in July 2005, activities in the Bondi Junction CBD included face painting, dot 

painting classes, story telling, and indigenous cooking and taste testing 

In preparation for the Spring Festival in November 2005, local children’s services were invited to 

participate in the decoration of a number of trees along the Mall. A workshop was held to instruct 

carers on the use of recyclable materials. The children created their own designs of flower 

arrangements which were then placed in the trees adding a lot of colour to the Junction’s town centre. 

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Council’s child care centres participated in the Global Table Street Festival with an information stall on 

children’s services and a musical performance by children from Bronte Child Care Centre. 

The 2005 Safe Summer Initiative as it is known was broadened to include managed family friendly 

activities at Dudley Page Reserve on New Year’s Eve and activities, rides and stalls along Bondi 

beachfront targeting families between Christmas Day and New Year. 

200 children were involved in ‘Caring for our Native Bush’ program for World Environment Day 

In partnership with the Eastern Suburbs Playgroups, Waverley Council again hosted the Eastern 

Suburbs Children’s Festival in Waverley Park to celebrate Children’s Week in October 2005. 

Many other popular children’s activities and events continued in 2005/2006 at the Bondi Pavilion and 

Community Centre, including participatory programs at the annual festivals, pottery classes, 

performances, holiday programs and art, music and movement programs. 

Programs and activities in the Library 

A program of children’s activities was available for each School Holiday, including four activities 

provided by external entertainers, two craft workshops, author talks, and film showings. The annual 

Children’s Book Week celebration involved competitions, bookmarks, Fun Book, puppet shows, and 

author visits. 18 classes visited the library each the week. Regular Story-time sessions were held on 

Tuesdays and Wednesdays and a film session each Sunday afternoon. An Outreach Program to 

three child care centres in Waverley included story-time and film shows. 

Grants and Management Support 

The level of funding provided in support of non-profit organisations providing community services and 

cultural activities for 2005/2006 was $287,000. 

In 2005/2006 Council provided financial grants and in-kind support to a large range of children’s 

services. Staff continued to provide assistance to the management committees of Kindamindi, Bondi 

Beach Cottage, Grace Child Care Centre, Bondi Toy Library and each of the five OOSH Services in 

Waverley. Activities included assistance with grant applications, financial management, recruitment, 

conflict resolution and team building, annual general meetings, service review/ business plans for 

funding bodies, client surveys and staff management. As part of the second and final stage of 

Kindamindi’s upgrade, the service received financial support to complete its capital works program, 

which under new Children’s Services Regulations requires staff facilities. 

Lobbying, information exchange and representation on committees 

Waverley Council staff continued to participate in and support a range of network meetings, 

interagencies and working parties. The Child Care Support Team again hosted Waverley’s Annual 

Information Exchange Forum which brings together all service providers in the East working with 

families and children. Average attendance from community health, education, child care centres and 

community workers is around 30 workers. The team also supported the work of local committees that 

are active in the areas of domestic violence, child protection and early intervention. 

Waverley Council as Eastern area representative was again part of the Management Reference Group 

for the Families First and Better Futures programs which as state wide early intervention initiatives aim 

to improve outcomes for 0-18 year olds and their families. 


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Promotion of children’s services 

Council promotes and provides information about local children’s services in a number of ways, 

including fliers, brochures, newsletters, the Mayor’s column in local newspapers, through the Kids 

Book and via the library’s LINCS database. This database of organisations in the Waverley LGA listed 

on the LINCS community information database was updated in 2005/2006. The Kids Directory listing 

children’s services was updated at the beginning of 2006 and is available on Council’s website. 

Transition to School 

Council staff worked with Families First officers to develop a ‘Transition to School’ kit, which will be 

distributed to services in the second half of 2006. The kit contains a wealth of information for parents 

who have pre-school aged children and want to prepare themselves and their children for this 

important step. 

Draft Social Plan 2005/2010 

In 2005/2006, the draft social plan was further developed to include a detailed analysis of community 

demographics, a description of social planning issues as well as an action plan. The plan contains a 

section with a comprehensive coverage of Family and children’s issues in the Waverley LGA. 

D Council’s Performance in Relation to Programs Undertaken during the Year to 

Promote Services and Access to Services for Residents and Other Users Of those 

Services. 

How Council Promotes Its Services. 

The main ways Council promotes its services are: 

Regular advertising in local newspapers. 

Producing and distributing publications, brochures, flyers and newsletters. 

Displaying posters on noticeboards. 

Holding public meetings, workshops and focus groups. 

Regular mailouts to individuals and groups. 

Supporting a resident Precinct Committee System. 

Recorded messages on hold for phone calls. 

Media releases. 

Our Internet site. 

Regular Newspaper Advertising. 

Council has a weekly advertising column in a local newspaper, which is distributed free of charge to 

households in the Waverley area. This column includes public notices on development proposals and 

approvals, dates and times of Council and Precinct meetings, information about traffic management 

changes to services and new services, draft policies being exhibited for public comment and other 

statutory notices. 

A Mayoral column is printed alongside the advertising column each week, and covers items about the 

local community, Council initiatives and news about events, projects and programs of interest to local 

residents. 

Producing and Distributing Publications, Brochures, Fact Sheets, Flyers and Newsletters. 

Publications include: 

Management Plan produced annually which covers all Council’s principal activities, its performance 

targets and performance measures. The Management Plan is available for public inspection at the 

Council Chambers, Library, offices of local State and Federal Members of Parliament and on our 

Website. 

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Council’s Performance in Relation to Programs Undertaken during the Year to Promote 

Services and Access to Services for Residents and Other Users Of those Services (continued) 

Waverley in Focus (previously The Waverley Tribune) our residents newsletter, which is produced and 

distributed to all households in the Waverley area quarterly. The Tribune contains news about Council 

decisions and activities. It is intended to let the community know what Council is doing, how they can 

participate and how they can contact their ward Councillors. 

Statement of Affairs – which is produced annually and includes information about the structure and 

functions of Council and how these affect members of the public; how the public can participate in 

Council’s policy development and decision making, and how to access Council’s information and 

records. The Statement of Affairs is available for public inspection at the Council Chambers, Library 

and on our Website. 

Summary of Affairs – published bi-annually, the Summary of Affairs includes a list of all Council policy 

documents. 

Brochures, Fact Sheets and Flyers. Council produces a range of brochures on many subjects. We 

maintain brochure stands at the Council chambers, the Library, Bondi Pavilion and at the Community 

Services Offices for distribution purposes. We also produce flyers for letterboxing about various 

meetings, services and events. 

Newsletters. We produce a monthly Senior Citizens’ Newsletter and a bi-monthly newssheet called 

“What’s On at Bondi Pavilion!” Regular newsletters are also produced by the Waverley Library on 

their activities. 

Displaying Posters on Noticeboards. We have community noticeboards located in Waverley streets 

and bus shelters as well as numerous other display boards in Council buildings. Information on these 

noticeboards is changed regularly to ensure up to date information about Council, local services and 

activities is available. 

Holding and Attending Public Meetings, Workshops and Focus Groups. Council convenes public 

meetings on topics which are contentious or where public consultation is required. 

Council also regularly convenes working parties and focus group discussions to enable participation in 

decision making by members of the community. Most recently we have used a variety of techniques 

to consult with the community on the development of the Waverley Strategic Plan. 

Regular Mailouts to Individuals and Groups. We regularly include additional information on our 

services and contact phone numbers in mailouts such as the Rates Notice, licensing reminders, waste 

accounts etc. We also correspond regularly with residents and ratepayers about our services. 

Supporting a Resident Precinct Committee System. There are 13 Precinct Committees in 

Waverley who meet regularly to discuss matters of local interest. Council prepares regular mailouts to 

the Precincts about Development Applications, traffic matters, Council plans, codes and policies 

and/or specific matters where information has been requested. Council staff and Councillors often 

attend these meetings to hear residents’ concerns and provide information to members. 

Recorded Messages on Hold on our phone system. Callers placed on hold listen to music and 

messages about our services. Messages are updated or changed every three months. 

Media Releases. Council employs a full-time media officer whose job it includes regularly preparing 

media releases for local and metropolitan newspapers, radio and television. The subject of these 

releases varies in response to the current issues of concern to Council and the community. 


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Council’s Performance in Relation to Programs Undertaken during the Year to Promote 

Services and Access to Services for Residents and Other Users Of those Services (continued) 

Our Internet Site. A unique web site name – www.waverley.nsw.gov.au to enable Council information 

to be placed quickly on the site for access by our community. 

Access to Services. 

In addition to promoting its services widely, Council provides a range of services to specific identified 

groups in the Waverley community. More details on the provision of these services is contained in our 

Access and Equity Summary on pages 

E. Category 1 Business Activities Including Their Expenses, Revenues and Assets. 

Progress in Implementing the Principles of Competitive Neutrality, Including 

Complaints Handling and Complaints Received. 

Council's Property Services Unit operates a significant sector of its property portfolio as a Category 1 

Business returning greater than $2,000,000 per annum in income. Total expenses, revenues and 

asset values in 2005/2006 were as follows: 

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Total income $8,286,000 

Total expenditure $1,713,000 

Depreciation $80,000 

Result Before Capital $6,493,000 

Asset value $100,515,000 

Return on investment 6.53% 

The 2005/2006 figures were for the first time, calculated on the basis of the new Australian 

International Financial Reporting Standards and indicate revenue, costs etc of all Council-owned 

unsubsidised properties operated on a commercial basis with a total asset value of $100.5 million. 

Rents in the commercial portfolio reflect market conditions consistent with the principles of competitive 

neutrality. 

Council aims to achieve an average minimum 5% return on investment (asset value) on the 

unsubsidised commercial properties within the portfolio. Actual performance in return on investment 

for the commercial section in 2005/2006 was a respectable 6.53% across the board. Council's core 

business activity is in commercial carparking and commercial property and both areas are subject to 

the vagaries of their respective market conditions. 

Apart from this section, Council has not identified any additional Category 1 business activities but has 

identified several Category 2 businesses including Trade Waste, the Cemetery Unit and the Council 

Printing Unit. 

No complaints have been received regarding competitive neutrality in relation to the business in the 

2005/2006 financial year. Council has a customer request tracking system (Service Desk – previously 

CARS) to handle all customer requests and complaints, including competitive neutrality complaints. 

This system records these complaints and tracks the progress in replying to these matters. 

Freedom of Information 

Statistical Information on Freedom of Information Applications and Outcomes. 

(Also see pages 118 - 120). 

Waverley Council received 25 requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 in 

the period July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006, compared to 13 requests received in the preceding reporting 

period. 




Freedom of Information (continued) 

Primarily requests for information related to property matters and information around potential public 

liability matters. 

Internal reviews were requested in relation to five FOI matters dealt with by Waverley Council during 

this period. The applicant for the five matters also complained to the State Records Office in relation 

to records keeping practices in relation to these five matters. 

Fees received for FOI applications totalled $ $1530 compared with $718 received in the previous year. 

FOI requests are generally processed within 21 days, except when the information is difficult to locate, 

or where third party consultation is necessary. Our average processing time for applications in 

2005/2006 was 18. 4 days. Our average processing time was adversely impacted by a small number 

of applications that took up to 40 days to finalise. 

Impact of FOI on Council’s Activities. 

Access to information in local government under Freedom of Information is made complex because of 

the interaction between Section 12 of the Local Government Act, the Privacy and Personal Information 

Protection Act and the FOI Act. 

As far as possible we use the provisions of the model Privacy Management Plan developed by the 

Department of Local Government to guide decisions about access to personal information. 2004/2005 

has seen a continued substantial reduction in the number of requests to obtain copies of objections to 

development applications because of revised notification letters and procedures. 

There is an increasing trend to use FOI to obtain information for court matters or to obtain copies of 

complaints. Council has a general policy of not providing copies of complaints. 

Amounts of Rates and Charges Written Off During the Year 

(Local Government [Rates and Regulations] 1993) 

An amount of $760,798.81 was written off as rates and charges during 2005/2006. This included 

mandatory rebates of $658,020.74 (Section 575) and general rates and charges abandonment of 

$3,952.09 (Section 595). In addition, a further abandonment of $8,825.98 was made in 2005/2006 in 

accordance with a Council resolution of 8 September 1998. 

Our debt recovery policy includes issuing Rate and Instalment Notices in accordance with the 

requirements of the Local Government Act. A Reminder Notice will be directed on any account with 

an unpaid balance after the final day for payment of the quarterly rate instalment. If the account, other 

than one held by an eligible pensioner, is still not finalised after the issue of the Reminder Notice a 

Notice of Overdue Account is sent. 

Accounts with an unpaid balance, where no mutually agreed arrangement has been negotiated, are 

referred to the Council’s debt recovery agency. The debt recovery agency issues a Notice of Legal 

Action and if the account remains unpaid a Statement of Liquidated Claim is sought. 

For the 2005/2006 financial year, Council spent $21,355.30 on legal and professional costs associated 

with debt recovery of rates and charges. 


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Compliance with and effect of planning agreements in force as at 30 June 2006 

Land 

subject of 

agreement 

12/9-11 

Flood 

Street, 

BONDI 

4/26-30 

Ocean 

Street, 

BONDI 

9/26-30 

Ocean 

Street, 

BONDI 

8/30-34 

Penkivil 

Street, 

BONDI 

Development 

to which the 

agreement 

applies 

Bed/ 

Car 

DA 814/2003 1br 

1cp 

DA 988/2002 1br 

1cp 

DA 988/2002 2br 

1cp 

DA 576/2002 2br 

1cp 

Provision made by 

the developer under 

the agreement 


Dispute 

resolution 

mechanisms 

Agreement 

compliance 

mechanisms 

Lease Rate 

Term p/w 

Perp N/A Consistent 

with the 

Environmental 

Planning and 

Acquisition 

Perp N/A Assessment 

Act 1979 and 

Land and 

Environment 

Acquisition 

4 

years 

$100 Court Lease 

Perp N/A 

Acquisition 

Approval 

authority 

for 

agreement 



These agreements are in addition to contributions under section 94 of the Environmental Planning and 

Assessment Act. 

Protected Disclosures 

No protected disclosures were received in 2005/2006. 

Privacy and Personal Information Management 

Council adopted a revised Privacy Management Plan in November 2002. This replaced the previous 

Plan adopted in June 2000. The Plan is currently under review. It is anticipated an undated Privacy 

Management Plan will be presented to Council in 2006/2007 for adoption. 

Gift registers information staff - 2005/2006 

Both the number and value of gifts recorded in 2005/2006 increased from 2004/2005. In 2005/2006 

136 gifts are recorded with an assessed value of $2,773.60 compared to 106 gifts with an assessed 

value of $2,565.95 in 2004/2005 – a 28% increase in gifts recorded with an overall 8% increase in the 

value of gifts. 

However, it should be noted that 2004/2005 represented a significant reduction from gifts reported in 

2003/2004, where a total of 171 gifts with a value of $4,161 were reported. While the number and 

value of gifts reported in 2005/2006 increased they are still less than that recorded in 2003/2004. 

The value of donations to the Charitable Trust remains low, this was an issued raised in 2004/2005 by 

the Director, Corporate and Technical Services who indicated that the level of donation to the Trust 

restricted the ability of the Trust to hold regular staff raffles as a fund raising for the Trust. 

Number of gifts registered 106 

Cumulative value ($) $2,565.95 

Donation to Charitable trust ($) $250



Annual Gift Register Summary by Department - Staff 

GMO CTS RCCS PWS PES Total 

Number of gifts 

registered 7 13 90 23 3 136 

Cumulative value ($) 

approx 

Donation to Charitable 

$223 $285 $1235.60 $980.00 $40 $2,763.36 

trust ($) $139 $65 Nil $290 Nil $494 

Gift registers information Councillors - 2005/2006 

Number of gifts registered 31 

Cumulative $ value $1431 

Most frequent donor/s Richardson & Wrench, Bondi Junction 

Sponsorship 

We obtained sponsorship for the following activities in 2005/2006. 

Recreation, Customer 

& Community Services 

Public Works & 

Services 

Library 

Amount: $18,500 ($3,500 for administration & $15,000 for the 

award) 

Donor: Westfield 

Project: Westfield Waverley Literary Award 

Bondi Pavilion Community Cultural Centre 

Amount: $2,000 

Donor: Surfish 

Project: Festival of the Winds 

Amount: “In Kind” to the value of $11,900 

Donor: Billy Hyde’s Drumcraft 

Project: Bondi Youth Wave 2006 

Amount: “In Kind” to the value of $10,080 

Donor: Rolandcorp – Dee Why 

Project: Bondi Youth Wave 2006 

Amount: “In Kind” 2 for the price of $300 

Donor: Alaska Graphic 

Project: Bondi Wave 

Amount: $11,000 

Donor: Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural 

NSW Business Awards 

Project: Global Table 

Amount: “In Kind” free room hire, subsidised catering (no real $ 

value attached) 

Donor: Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club, Eastern Suburbs 

Legion Club 

Project: Business Awards 


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FOI Statistical Report – 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006 – Period ended 30 June 2006. 

Section A – Number of new FOI requests 

FOI Requests Personal Other Total 

A1 – New (including transferred in) Nil 25 25 

A2 – Brought forward Nil Nil Nil 

A3 – Total to be processed Nil 25 25 

A4 – Completed Nil 24 24 

A5 – Transferred out Nil Nil Nil 

A6 – Withdrawn Nil Nil Nil 

A7 – Total processed Nil 24 24 

A8 – Unfinished (carried forward) Nil 1 1 

Section B – What Happened to New Requests? 

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Result of FOI Request Personal Other 

B1 – Granted in full Nil 14 

B2 – Granted in part Nil 5 

B3 – Refused Nil 3 

B4 – Deferred Nil Nil 

B5 – Completed Nil 22* 

*In 2 other matters no information was available and a refund of the application fee was made. 

Section C – Ministerial Certificates 

C1 – Ministerial Certificates Issued Nil 

Section D – Formal Consultations 

D1 – Number of requests requiring formal consultation NA 

Section E – Amendment of Personal Records No requests 

Section F – Notification of Personal Records No requests 




Section G – FOI requests granted in part or refused. 

Basis of disallowing or restricting access Personal Other 

G1 Section 19 (incomplete/wrongly directed) Nil Nil 

G2 Section 22 (deposit not paid) Nil Nil 

G3 Section 22 (unreasonable diversion of resources) Nil Nil 

G4 Section 25 (1) (a) (exempt) Nil 5 

G5 Section 25 (1) (b),(c),(d) (otherwise available) Nil 3 

G6 Section 25 (1) (e) (documents more than 5 yrs old) Nil Nil 

G7 Section 24 (2) – deemed refused, over 45 days Nil Nil 

G8 Totals Nil 8 

Section H – Costs and fees of requests processed 

H1 – All completed requests : Assessed Costs $ $1530.00 FOI fees 

Section I – Discounts allowed 

Type of discount Personal Other 

11 – Public interest Nil Nil 

12 – Financial hardship – Pensioner/child Nil 1 

13 – Financial hardship – Non-profit organisation Nil Nil 

14 – Totals Nil Nil 

15 – Significant correction of personal records Nil Nil 

Section J – Days to process 

Elapsed Time Personal Other 

J1 – 0-30 days Nil 19 

J2 – 31-45 days Nil 5 

J3 – Over 45 days Nil Nil 

J4 – Totals Nil Nil 


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Section K – Processing time 

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Processing Hours Personal Other 

K1 – 0-10 hours Nil 24 

K2 – 11-20 hours Nil Nil 

K3 – 21-40 hours Nil Nil 

K4 – Over 40 hours Nil Nil 

K5 – Totals Nil Nil 

Section L – Reviews and Appeals 

L1 – Number of internal reviews finalised 5* 

L2 – Number of Ombudsman reviews finalised Nil 

L3 – Number of District Court appeals finalised Nil 

* A complaint in relation to these five matters was also made to the State Records Office. 




Budget Actual Actual 

2006 2006 2005 

$'000 Notes $'000 $'000 

31,551 

INCOME 

Revenue: 

Rates & Annual Charges 3 32,534 31,179 

19,119 User Charges & Fees 3 20,875 19,531 

1,980 Investment Revenues 3 2,381 2,243 

8,453 Other Revenues 3 18,624 14,268 

5,724 Grants & Contributions - Operating 3 5,663 5,407 

2,430 Grants & Contributions - Capital 

Other Income: 

3 4,113 2,043 

- Profit from Disposal of Assets 5 210 623 

Profit from interests in Joint Ventures & Associates 19 - 109 

69,257 

Revenues from Ordinary Activities before 

Capital Amounts 

84,400 75,403 

EXPENSES 

35,450 Employee Costs 4 35,020 32,795 

15,654 Materials & Contracts 18,997 16,165 

700 Borrowing Costs 4 661 660 

7,500 Depreciation & Amortisation 4 7,378 6,906 

7,863 Other Expenses 4 10,295 14,192 

- Loss from Disposal of Assets 5 - - 

- Loss from interests in Joint Ventures & Associates 19 34 - 

67,167 Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 72,385 70,718 

2,090 

OPERATING RESULT FROM CONTINUING 

OPERATIONS 

The reference to notes in the statement is a reference to the complete financial report for the year 

ending 30 June 2006 which is available at the Council Chambers. 

Annual Report 2004/2005 

12,015 4,685 

Operating result from discontinued operations 25 

Gain (loss) on restructure 27 - - 

2,090 NET OPERATING RESULT FOR YEAR 12,015 4,685 

(340) 

WAVERLEY COUNCIL 

INCOME STATEMENT 

for the year ended 30th June 2006 

Net operating result before capital grants and 

contributions 

$ 7,902 $ 2,642 

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BALANCE SHEET 

as at 30th June 2006 

Actual Actual 

2006 2005 

Notes $'000 $'000 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Cash & cash equivalents 6 10,013 

14,336 

Investments 6 13,792 

17,634 

Receivables 7 5,757 

3,395 

Inventories 8 122 

115 

Other 8 418 

847 

Non-current assets held for sale 19, 22 1,172 

- 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 31,274 

36,327 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

Investments 6 14,164 

4,980 

Receivables 7 1,513 

1,041 

Investments accounted for using the equity method 19 1,256 

Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment 9 982,488 977,897 

Investment Property 14 83,482 

80,310 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 1,081,647 1,065,484 

TOTAL ASSETS 1,112,921 1,101,811 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Payables 10 7,628 

Borrowings 10 1,557 

Provisions 10 15,070 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 24,255 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Payables 10 - 

Borrowings 10 8,054 

Provisions 10 - 

TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 8,054 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 32,309 

NET ASSETS $ 1,080,612 

EQUITY 

Accumulated Surplus 20 1,080,612 

Council Equity Interest 1,080,612 

Minority Equity Interest 19 - 

TOTAL EQUITY $ 1,080,612 


ending 30 June 2006 which is available at the Council Chambers 


7,316 

2,089 

15,161 

24,566 

- 

8,648 

- 

8,648 

33,214 

1,068,597 

1,068,597 

1,068,597 

- 

1,068,597




CASH FLOW STATEMENT 


Budget Actual Actual 

2006 2006 2005 

$'000 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Receipts 

Notes $'000 $'000 

31,600 Rates & Annual Charges 32,391 31,231 

20,500 User Charges & Fees 21,405 20,498 

2,100 Investments Income 1,376 2,311 

8,050 Grants & Contributions 7,981 8,265 

8,500 Other operating receipts 

Payments 

12,563 15,438 

(35,300) Employee Costs (34,911) (30,326) 

(17,300) Materials & Contracts (16,758) (14,234) 

(750) Borrowing Costs (682) (832) 

(7,500) 

9,900 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(10,290) 

- 

- 

(10,290) 

1,000 

(2,124) 

(1,124) 

(1,514) 

14,336 

12,822 

Other operating payments (12,538) 

Net Cash provided by (or used in) Operating 

Activities 11 10,827 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Receipts 

Proceeds from sale of Infrastructure, Property, Plant 

& Equipment 

284 

Proceeds from sale of Investment Securities 8,600 

Repayments from Deferred Debtors - 

Distribution received from associated entities 

Payments 

19 50 

Purchase of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & 

Equipment 

(9,774) 

Purchase of Investment Securities (13,184) 

Loans to Deferred Debtors 

Net Cash provided by (or used in) Investing 

- 

Activities 

(14,024) 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

Receipts 

Proceeds from Borrowings & Advances 1,000 

Payments 

Repayments of Borrowings & Advances (2,126) 

Net Cash provided by (or used in) Financing 

Activities 

(1,126) 

Net Increase (Decrease) in cash held (4,323) 

Cash Assets at beginning of reporting period 11 14,336 

Cash Assets at end of reporting period 11 10,013 


ending 30 June 2006 which is available at the Council Chambers. 


(20,641) 

11,710 

630 

- 

- 

- 

(13,096) 

- 

- 

(12,466) 

2,000 

(1,797) 

203 

(553) 

14,889 

14,336 

123

Note 

Balance at beginning of the 

reporting period 

Net movements recognised directly 

in equity 

Change in Net Assets recognised in 

the Statement of Financial 

Performance 

Balance at end of the reporting 

period 

124 




STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 


Accum 

Surplus 

1,068,597 

- 

12,015 

1,080,612 


Equity 

Interest 

1,068,597 

- 

12,015 

1,080,612 

2006 2005 

$'000 $'000 

Minority 

Interest 

Total 


- 

- 

- 

- 

1,068,597 

- 

12,015 

1,080,612 

Accum 

Surplus 

1,063,912 

- 

4,685 

1,068,597 


Equity 

Interest 

1,063,912 

- 

4,685 

1,068,597 

Minority 

Interest 

- 

- 

- 

Total 

1,063,912 

- 

4,685 

1,068,597


Access and Equity Activities 2005/2006 

Planned Access and Equity Activities Listed by Target Group 

(Page numbers refer to our 2005/2006 Operational Plan) 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 

Dept Page No 

Number of public events targeting culturally and linguistically BP&RS and 35, 103, 

diverse and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders communities. L&CS 118 

Council celebrated NAIDOC Week in July 2005 and continued to contribute to the Eastern Region 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum, and its annual Pauline McLeod Award for reconciliation. 

This year’s award was presented to Peter Cooley and Blake Champion in recognition of their work 

with young people at a ceremony held during Reconciliation Week in May 2006. 

NAIDOC Week events included: 

Film screenings of works by indigenous filmmakers. 

An exhibition of paintings by a group of 11 artists at Waverley Library. 

An exhibition of paintings and photographs by Boomalli members at Bondi Pavilion Gallery. 

A free show, Yidaki Didg and Dance in Australia, held as part of the school holiday program, 

which also included Indigenous Painting Workshops for children. 

During July 2005, Oxford St Mall was lined with banners featuring the work of Gordon Syron, father 

of contemporary Aboriginal Art. Activities were also held in the mall throughout NAIDOC week, 

including face painting, dot painting classes, story telling and indigenous cooking and taste testing. 

In addition, throughout the year, the Bondi Pavilion Community and Cultural Centre continued to 

encourage and assist a diverse range of communities to find cultural expression, and to provide 

opportunities for cultural exchange. The Centre involved people of many cultures as performers, 

artists, tutors, participants and audience. 

Targets meet in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access and 

C&TS and 40, 98, 

Equity Policy. 

L&CS 123 

At least 20% of the targets in Council’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Access and Equity 

Policy were met this year. In particular, extensive work was undertaken to integrate Council’s 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access and Equity Policy with Council’s Management Plan, 

incorporating needs identified in Council’s Strategic Plan and draft 2005/2010 Social Plan. 

Provide support to ensure that Management and Operational Plan 

activities result in compliance with Multicultural and ATSI Policies. 

See above. 

L&CS 123 

Aboriginal archaeological assessments in DAs P&ES 144 

A consultant planner (Connell Wagner) was commissioned in October 2005 to prepare the 

Comprehensive Bondi Junction LEP and DCP. The project brief includes objectives, which require 

the integration of social and environmental strategies into planning controls. 

The draft Bondi Junction Comprehensive LEP will incorporate the findings and recommendations of 

the Bondi Junction Heritage Assessment. 


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Older People 

Dept Page No 

Public events targeting youth, families, older people and children. BP&RS and 35, 118 

L&CS 

Ten free senior’s concerts were held across the year on a monthly basis at Bondi Pavilion. Held on 

the first Wednesday of the month, the last quarter saw a concert of classics and jazz in April, 

Andean music in May and Klezmer (Yiddish) music in June. This program is particularly targeted to 

the frail aged (transport is arranged if required) with other seniors welcome and in attendance as 

well. The concerts attracted an average of 100 patrons and their carers per event and satisfaction 

ratings have been consistently high, meeting all targets. 

In addition, a seniors band music group and a singing group met once a week during term four, with 

support provided by the music programs at the Bondi Pavilion. 

Waverley Community and Seniors Centre continued to provide a wide range of weekly social and 

physical activities and low cost health services to people over 50, to HACC clients and CALD groups 

throughout the final quarter. With support from the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, 

the Centre continued to provide weekly activities and short day trips specifically targeting Waverley’s 

socially isolated residents and frail aged residents (including housie, gentle chair exercise and bus 

outings). This year the Centre aimed to increase services towards local CALD groups. As a result, 

new monthly Greek social outing tours were put in place whilst continuing to assist the two weekly 

Russian speaking groups and the Italian social groups. 

Availability of mobility parking spaces. C&TS 80 

Access to car parking spaces for people with disabilities was improved with the posting of 

information about the location of allocated accessible space on Council’s web site. A hotline 

telephone number was established for reporting abuse by motorists parked in accessible spaces 

without display of a current mobility parking authority. The number is displayed on all accessible car 

parking signs, and was published in the summer 2005 edition of Waverley in Focus. 

Home Library program 

L&CS 99 

• Number of Waverley clients. 

• Number of loans to Waverley clients. 

• Total number of loans per annum to all members of Home 

Library Service. 

There are 351 members of the Home Library Service. The number of loans to Waverley Library 

members of the Home Library Service for the last 12 months was 19,473 representing 97.4% of our 

target. This number of loans represents 54.4% of the total loans made through the service to 

Waverley, Randwick and Botany residents. This remains slightly higher than might be anticipated 

when considering that our proportion of members is 52.1% for the service. 

Number of loans of large print and hear - a - books per annum. L&CS 99 

As at 30 June 2006 there were 9928 large print books and 992 hear-a-books held by the library. 

During the year 33,203 loans were registered for large print items and 3,781 for hear-a-book titles. 

In addition, we are providing Audio Read technology, which will be introduced as a result of our 

successful application for a State Library Grant. 

Use of community buses according to guidelines. L&CS 13 

There are two Council buses, a small bus and a large bus. During this period the small bus has 

been regularly used by Randwick/Waverley Community Transport, ECHO Neighbourhood Centre 

and WAVES for approx. 17 hours per week, and the large bus by Family Day Care for approx. 12 

hours per week, giving a weekly average use of approx. 5.8 hours per working day. In addition, other 

community organisations such as the Greek Community Group and the Waverley PROBUS Club 

have made occasional bookings, further lifting the daily average. 




Older People (continued) 

Dept Page No 

Units of affordable housing provided. L&CS and 122, 156 

P&ES 

A total of 48 units of special needs housing was maintained throughout the period including 46 units 

under the older person’s housing program (WHOP), and 2 units allocated to the Waverley 

Community Living Project for people with intellectual disability. 

Project to investigate use of planning controls to deliver better L&CS and 125, 151 

provision of aged care accommodation. 

P&ES 

A review of the Affordable Housing Program has been commissioned to incorporate recent 

legislative amendments regarding the use of Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPA’s). 

Quality assurance conducted by each service for older people. L&CS 127 

A review of the Meals on Wheels Service (MOW) was completed in November 2005. The MOW 

quality assurance process will be incorporated into the Council wide customer service survey 

strategy to be implemented 2006/2007. Whilst MOW does not currently have a formal QA process, 

there is an in-house QA system in place. This system relies on staff periodically trying meals from 

service suppliers to ensure quality, taste, serving size and appearance. Program staff also 

encourages and acts upon feedback from clients regarding food issues, presentation and options for 

menu choices 

Improve access to Seniors Centre for CALD Service users. L&CS 127 

This year the Centre aimed to increase services towards local CALD groups. As a result, new 

monthly Greek social outing tours were put in place whilst continuing to assist the two weekly 


Meals on Wheels program 

L&CS 127 

• Meals delivered – daily average. 

• Services reviewed and recommendations developed. 

• Improve access for CALD Service users. 

Meals delivered – daily average 

The Meals on Wheels and Shopping Service continued to provide a nutritious meal to older people, 

people with a disability and their carers living in the Waverley area with an average of 94 meals 

delivered daily for the quarter and over the year. 

These figures continue to reflect an established pattern of decline in demand for the service. This 

decline is not Waverley specific with the majority of meal delivery services experiencing similar 

declines. These declines can in part be attributed to increased options being available to potential 

clients and existing clients. 

Services reviewed and recommendations developed 

A report exploring issues in demand was completed in November 2005. It recommends: changing 

the name of the service, conducting a targeted campaign aimed at increasing awareness in the 

community of what the service has to offer, establishing partnerships with other HACC agencies, 



Improve access for CALD Service users 



provided within a short time period. Current limited storage facilities, however, restricts the impact 

and expansion of this particular service. Increased contact with other services has also begun which 

has resulted in access to a broader range of meal types for the program menu. Further development 

in networking with other services will continue. 


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Older People (continued) 

Dept Page No 

Monthly attendance at Seniors Centre. L&CS 128 

The Centre consistently achieved above its target averaging over 1400 attendances per month for 

the final quarter. 


physical activities and low cost health services to people over 50, to HACC clients and CALD 

groups. With support from the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, the Centre 

continued to provide weekly activities and short day trips specifically targeting Waverley’s socially 

isolated residents and frail aged residents (including housie, gentle chair exercise and bus outings). 

Children 

Dept Page No 

Monitoring of playgrounds and fitness courts: 

BP&RS 30 

• High use playground (Waverley Park) inspected daily. 

• Playgrounds inspected monthly to a documented check list. 

During the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006, playgrounds in major parks were inspected daily. 

During the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006 all other playgrounds in the Waverley area were 

inspected at least monthly with checklists completed 100% of the time. 


L&CS 

A program of children’s activities was available for each School Holiday, including 4 activities 

provided by external entertainers, 2 craft workshops, author talks, and film showings. The annual 


author visits. Eighteen classes visited the library each the week. Regular Storytime sessions were 

held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and a film session each Sunday afternoon. An Outreach 

Program to three child care centres in Waverley included story-time and film shows. 

Council’s Petals and Pavers and the Global Table in Bondi Junction both featured family friendly 

activities. 

Other activities for children were held in Oxford St Mall to promote awareness of indigenous culture 

during NAIDOC week in July 2006; a Family Fun Day was held in Waverley Park to celebrate 

Children’s Week in October 2005, a Spring Festival was held in Oxford St Mall in November 2005, 

and a Fair was held in Dudley Page Reserve on New Year’s Eve 

Visits by children’s groups to library. L&CS 96 

During the year there were 160,511 visits to the Children’s Library. In addition 18 school classes 

visited the library each week during the school term. 

Children’s library activities program (visits, storytime etc) 

L&CS 96 

reviewed. 

The annual Children’s Book Week celebration involved competitions, bookmarks, Fun Book, puppet 

shows, and author visits. Eighteen classes visited the library each the week. Regular Storytime 

sessions were held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and a film session each Sunday afternoon. An 

Outreach Program to three child care centres in Waverley included story-time and film shows. 




Children (continued) 

Dept Page No 

Class visits by children with special needs. L&CS 99 

This information was not available at the time the Annual Report was finalised. 

Regular children’s events. L&CS 103 

A program of children’s activities was available for each School Holiday, including 4 activities 

provided by external entertainers, 2 craft workshops, author talks, and film showings. The annual 


author visits. Eighteen classes visited the library each the week. Regular Storytime sessions were 

held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and a film session each Sunday afternoon. An Outreach 

Program to three child care centres in Waverley included story-time and film shows. 

Children receive affordable care through child care and family day L&CS 105 

care services. 

Waverley Council’s three long day care centres and family day care scheme provided childcare to 

490 children for the year. The average daily utilisation of care for the Council’s 3 long day care 

centres was 173 full time children per day using care. This means that care was provided to 99.5% 

of the available childcare places that Council is licensed to fill on any one day. The figure is higher 

than projected for the year due to the fact that Bronte Child Care Centre increased its license 

numbers by two children and Gardiner increased their license numbers by one child. 

Family Day Care has 32 carers with two new carers being recruited over the last 6 months. The full 

time equivalent number of children in Family Day Care for the first six month period in 2005/2006 

was 177 and for the final six months it was 170 children. The actual number of children enrolled was 

250. 


Council fees increased by $3.50 a day to $51.00 for babies and $48.00 for 3-5 year olds in July 

2005. The average local fee for 2005 was $64.67 per day. At $49.50, Council’s average fee was 

within 23% of the local average. 

No of children utilising care. L&CS 105 

See above. The average daily utilisation of care for the Council’s 3 long day care centres was 173 

full time children per day using care. 

The full time equivalent number of children in Family Day Care for the first six month period was 177 

and for the final six months it was 170 children. 

Number of carers. L&CS 105 

Family Day Care has 32 carers with two new carers being recruited over the last 6 months of 

2005/2006. 

No of children accessing Family Day Care. L&CS 105 

The full time equivalent number of children in Family Day Care for the first six month period was 177 

and for the final six months it was 170 children. 

No of children accessing care in holiday program. L&CS 105 



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Dept Page No 

No of children with additional needs accessing care. L&CS 105 


included support of families who have a child with additional needs waiting to be placed on our 

priority waiting list. Support takes the form of individual counselling on the phone, face to face 

counselling, or support provided through facilitating case conferences with parents and professional 

workers involved with the child with additional needs. 

Only one four week parent program was run during October and November 2005 with 14 parents 

participating in this particular program. Changes in Federal Government funding structures restricted 

Council’s resources and outputs in this area for the year. Revised resources and targets have been 

developed for 2006/2007. 

Percent of child care services maintaining accreditation. L&CS 105 

Waverley Council’s ChildCare services are accredited under the National Childcare Accreditation 

Council’s Quality Improvement Assurance System (QIAS). The QIAS provides long day care centres 

in Australia with a set of standards to guide and monitor quality levels of childcare. The accreditation 

process assesses all practices relating to the centre’s operations to ensure a very high standard of 

care for children. 

This assessment takes place every three years in Waverley’s children’s services. From 1 July 2006, 

however, childcare services will have ‘unannounced’ validation visits. The Minister for Families, 

Community Services and Indigenous Affairs announced this change to Child Care Quality 

Assurance systems believing that it will provide a greater certainty to parents that good quality care 

is being achieved not only on the day of accreditation but every day of operation. 

Gardiner ChildCare Centre went through Accreditation and received a high standard result in 

October 2005. Ten areas were assessed and Gardiner ChildCare Centre was rated good quality to 

high quality in all areas. The areas include such things as – relationships with children, partnerships 

with families, staff interactions, planning and evaluation, learning and development, health and 

safety. 

Bronte and Waverley ChildCare Centres participated in Accreditation in the last six months and are 

awaiting their results, with anecdotal information indicating a high ratings result will be received. 

Family Day Care is in the process of accreditation and will be having the accreditation visit in the 

August 2006. 

No of policies reviewed in consultation with families. L&CS 105 


Development of standardised customer satisfaction tool for all L&CS 106 

child and family support. 

A customer satisfaction tool for the childcare centres was standardised and sent out in an earlier 

quarter. A customer satisfaction tool for family support will be finalised in 2006/2007. Standardised 

customer satisfaction tools are being included in the Council wide survey program now being 

developed. 





Dept Page No 

Level of child care fees. L&CS 106 


Council fees increased by $3.50 a day to $51.00 for babies and $48.00 for 3-5 year olds in July 

2005. The average local fee for 2005 was $64.67 per day. At $49.50, Council’s average fee was 

within 23% of the local average. Two other community based centres had lower daily fees at $41 

and $49 respectively. With the opening of two new centres in the second half of 2005, there are now 

three long day care centres operating in Bondi Junction charging $105/day for a nursery place. This 

has greatly distorted the average figure for 2005. Removing these three centres from the calculation, 

we arrive at a far more representative local average fee of $60.49. Based on this figure, Council’s 

average fee is within 18% of the local average fee. 

Two other contributing factors can be identified for the increase of child care fees Sydney-wide: 

Anticipated wage increases for child care workers and the introduction of the federally funded 30% 

rebate for childcare fees. Average local fees will be re assessed again in the first quarter of 

2006/2007. They will also be analysed against Sydney wide figures. 

Level of Family Day Care fees. L&CS 106 


Carers accessing play sessions, training and CDO visits. L&CS 106 


Families with children 0-5 yrs in Waverley receiving support from L&CS 107 

the Child Care Support Team. 






Newsletter provided to families on wait list. L&CS 107 


Wait list parent information sessions. L&CS 107 


Families provided with short and long term counselling and case L&CS 107 

management (child care and FDC). 






Early intervention service including speech pathology program. L&CS 108 


No of children provided with SNSS. L&CS 108 


Implement strategy for informing children for all families with a L&CS 114 

new baby in Waverley about Council and other services. 



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People with disabilities 

Dept Page No 

Works arising from Bronte Park Plan of Management 

Hewlett St Reserve access and amenity improvements adopted 

BP&RS 29 

The Hewlett Street Reserve improvements have been endorsed by Council and documented for 

quotation and construction. A contractor has been selected and is scheduled to commence 

construction works in early August 2006. 

Meet remaining targets in the Disability Action Plan and Access BP&RS, 34, 40, 76, 

Policy. 

C&TS, 

L&CS, and 

P&ES 

99, 156 

Action Plan targets have been incorporated into the Management Plan across all Departments for 

example, Disability Action Plan strategies have been included in C&TS plans such as the Learning & 

Development Plan and the new EEO Management Plan. 

Progress was made on Action Plan targets including: 

• Access audits were conducted for major Council projects Marks Park Equal Access Path, Coast 

Walk improvements, upgrade of Mill Hill centre, aged housing units at 141 Bronte Rd and 17-23 

Victoria St, and the design of new Customer Service and Call Centre outlet in Spring St; 

• Continued implementation of the Accessible Footpath Plan: In 2005/06 Council targeted Birrell 

Street, the paths leading to Bronte Beach and Oxford St West. These works are now complete. 

In 2006/07 the Plan will be addressing links between Bondi Junction and Queens Park. Work 

has commenced at Hall St. 

• Development of a consultant’s brief for a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan. Revised 


• Work on the Access aware project continues by the responsible agency, DIRC NSW. Software 

development is nearly complete; focus group testing began in June. 

• Access Awards will again be incorporated into the Bondi Junction Business Awards scheme. 

This year the Awards will be extended to Charing Cross businesses as well. Nominations for 

Bondi Junction Business no Barriers and Charing Cross Champion of Comfortable Access close 

24 July 2006. 

Waverley Access Committee met regularly during the year, and has conducted a number of site 

visits with Council staff to consider a range of access issues including at Bronte Beach, Queens 

Park, resident premises in Moore St, Kimberley reserve, Diamond Bay Cliff Walk and Birrell St. 

Members also participated in consultations for the draft Villages DCP, and at the Car parking and 

Clubs Forums. 

Number of free or concesssional projects and facilities provided BP&RS 34 

for disadvantaged groups. (Pavilion). 

During the year the number of free or concessional activities or facility hirings averaged over three 

per week for Council’s priority target groups. 

This includes rooms provided free for weekly classes each term in music, dance and drama for 

Junction House throughout the year and for BLYMP youth Concerts. The Junction House Band 

completed their CD recording of original music as part of the Musician in Residence program and 

publicly launched the album in February at the Bondi Pavilion to an appreciative audience of friends, 

family, media and representatives and Council and funding bodies. 

Subsidised rentals were also provided for weekly classes for drug & alcohol rehabilitation groups. 

Two weekly pottery workshops were provided each term throughout the year - one for people with 

disability and one for concession cardholders. 




People with disabilities (continued) 

Dept Page No 

Ten free senior’s concerts were held across the year on a monthly basis. Held on the first 

Wednesday of the month, the last quarter saw a concert of classics and jazz in April, Andean music 

in May and Klezmer (Yiddish) music in June. 

This program is particularly targeted to the frail aged (transport is arranged if required) with other 

seniors welcome and in attendance as well. The concerts attracted an average of 100 patrons and 

their carers per event and satisfaction ratings have been consistently high, meeting all targets. 

A seniors band music group and a singing group met once a week during term four, with support 

provided by the music programs 

Availability of mobility parking spaces. C&TS 80 




without display of a current mobility parking authority. The number is displayed on all accessible car 

parking signs, and was published in the summer 2005 edition of Waverley in Focus. 

Loans of large print and hear-a-books per annum. L&CS 99 

As at 30 June 2006 there were 9928 large print books and 992 hear-a-books held by the library. 

During the year 33,203 loans were registered for large print items and 3,781 for hear-a-book titles. 

In addition, we are providing Audio Read technology, which will be introduced as a result of our 

successful application for a State Library Grant. 

Use of community buses according to guidelines. L&CS 113 

There are two Council buses, a small bus and a large bus. During this period the small bus has 

been regularly used by Randwick/Waverley Community Transport, ECHO Neighbourhood Centre 

and WAVES for approx. 17 hours per week, and the large bus by Family Day Care for approx. 12 

hours per week, giving a weekly average use of approx. 5.8 hours per working day. In addition, other 

community groups such as the Greek Community Group and the Waverley PROBUS Club have 

made occasional bookings, further lifting the daily average. 

Subsidised rental accommodation places for people with an 

L&CS 121 

intellectual disability. 

The Waverley Community Living Project (WCLP) achieved its accommodation target, providing 

subsidised accommodation for 6 adults with intellectual disability. 

Four leases were renewed and these tenants celebrated their first anniversary not only within the 

service but also of the 2 two bedroom units provided by Council. 

Individual Support (Case Management, Living Skills Training). L&CS 121 

WCLP achieved its target during the period, providing individualised programs of ‘drop in’ support 

and training to 15 adults with intellectual disability. In April 2006 WCLP launched a new ‘Tuesday 

Night Discussion Group’ which provides small group training using newly purchased resources and 

workbooks such as ‘Preparing For Life - Transitioning to Adulthood’. These sessions are well 

attended and focus on building confidence and competency in areas that are not always appropriate 

in big groups. 


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Dept Page No 

The ‘Life Education Training’ series continues with 93% of members attending and reporting 

satisfaction with this service. At the end of the June 2006 quarter, training included fire safety and 

evacuation, ‘Your Rights and Responsibilities’, health and well being, teamwork, personal hygiene 

and self esteem. An eight session course was provided by Innersens as well as presentation by 

guest speakers from NSW Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) and Redfern Legal Centre. In 

conjunction with NSW CID, WCLP hosted a ‘Speak Up, Speak Out’ forum (open to the public) on 

health care in the community in June 2006. Over the course of the year there were two Client 

Advisory Meetings with 93% of members finding these useful and 93% felt that they were listened to 

and that their support service was improving. 

Previous quarters focused on trialing a newly developed ‘Individual Planning and Review’ package 

which, following a client meeting, produced a written agreement between the WCLP member, the 

service and the people who support them in achieving their needs, wants and aspirations. Targets 

were met which increased quality of life opportunities to all program participants. 

In May 2006 the results of the ‘Client Satisfaction Survey’ were finalised. To ensure that the 

evaluation process considered individual needs and maximised participation, an independent 

support person coordinated, scribed and collated the report and results. There was an 86% 

improvement in Health Care initiatives, 93% satisfaction reported around staff being “polite and 

respectful’ and 79% happy with how often they receive support from WCLP. Overall there were 

excellent finding particularly in quality of life outcomes as a result of the new Individual Planning 

process. 

Productive links with support agencies targeting HIV and other L&CS 131 

highly disadvantaged clients. 

In May 2005, Council resolved to take over a JobNetwork contract from another JOBfutures member 

in Surry Hills and move the site to East Sydney, to better service the especially disadvantaged in our 

community. The contract included a generalist service and a Specialist service supporting people 

with HIV/Hep C into employment. 

Since the opening of East Sydney (9 May 2005) Waverley Works has assisted 1084 clients and 

placed 443 clients into sustainable employment, 120 of these were Specialist clients, 90 were 

classified by Centrelink as Highly Disadvantaged, 80 being 3 years or more unemployed and 103 job 

seekers who were more then 12 months unemployed. Although a pilot, based on its performance 

Waverley Works was successful in gaining a rollover of that contract for a further 3 years with the 

total contracted capacity of 6.2% of the available business in the ESA, of which 2.7% is the 

Specialist HIV/ HepC contract. 

Waverley Works overall current referral business share is 8.4% of the available business in the Inner 

City Eastern Suburbs (ESA), versus our original contracted business share of 1.8%. This represents 

a 366% increase in business since the beginning of the contract 





Number and type of events, activities promoting disability issues 

(Access Aware Launch, Waverley Community Living Project 

activity). 


Dept Page No 

L&CS 120 

A page of the summer 2005 edition of Waverley in Focus was dedicated to information about 

Council’s access policy and achievements for disability access in Waverley. Information about 

services provided for people with disabilities was also included with contact details. 

On 8 December 2005 Council hosted a one day consultation and training workshop, Advocating for 

Access 2005, offered free by Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT for people with visual impairment, Councillors, 

relevant staff and Access Committee members from Southern Sydney Region (SSROC) Councils. 

The date was chosen to coincide with International Day of People with a Disability on December 3. 

Guest speakers included presenters from Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT, the Independent Living Centre 

and the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC). The workshop included a 

morning of consultation with local people with visual impairment and an afternoon of education for 

Council staff and decision-makers about strategies for improving access in the built environment for 

people with visual impairment. A cross section of planning and community services staff and access 

committee members from a number of Councils attended, 35 people in all throughout the day. 

Council also joined with other Southern Sydney Region Councils in December 2005 to host a dinner 

celebrating the contribution of access committee members to improving access for people with 

disabilities across the region. Guest speaker Michael Simpson from Vision Australia spoke about 

access for people with vision impairment. With 150 people attending representing 11 Councils, the 

dinner provided an invaluable opportunity for networking and sharing ideas among committee 

members. 

Promote community awareness of access issues though: 

L&CS 120 

Coordination of annual Access awards (as part of the Bondi 

Junction Business Awards) 

Facilitation information for businesses re access 

Accessible Community information sheets - 500 copies 

distributed, posted on Council website 

Providing the community with information about access 

following upgrades 

Contribution to activities for the International Day of People 

With Disabilities. 

Council promoted community awareness of access issues through: 

• Inclusion of an access award in the Bondi Junction Business Awards. This year the award was 

won by Charing Cross Pharmacy and the Zoo Bar Café; 

• Facilitating the provision of information for business about access through the distribution of 500 

copies of Access Aware Information Sheets to all Councillors, Bondi Junction Town Centre 

Office and Council’s Planning Department; 

• Improving the Information available to the community about access with the posting of 

information about the location of allocated accessible car parking spaces on Council’s web site. 

Information about accessible toilets in Waverley was posted on the National Public Toilet Map 

web site. A page of the summer edition of Waverley in Focus was dedicated to information 

about Council’s access policy and achievements for disability access in Waverley. Information 

about services provided for people with disabilities was also included with contact details; 

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• Celebrating International Day of People with a disability in December with a number of activities. 

Council hosted a one day workshop, Advocating for Access 2005, offered free by Guide Dogs 

NSW/ ACT for Councillors, relevant staff and Access Committee members from Southern 

Sydney Region Councils (SSROC). Waverley’s Mayor, Mora Maine acted as master of 

ceremonies for the SSROC dinner celebrating the work of the Access Committees of member 

Councils. Members of the Waverley Community Living Project participated in the official launch 

of the NSW Government’s campaign – don’t DIS my ABILITY (Department of Ageing Disability 

and Home Care). Members also joined in Club Wild at the Opera House, an event organised by 

and for people with disabilities to celebrate creative expression through music, video and 

performance. 

Units of special needs housing provided. L&CS and 122, 156 


P&ES 




Targets meet in Disability Action plan L&CS and 124, 156 

P&ES 

Action Plan targets have been incorporated into the Management Plan across all Departments for 

example, Disability Action Plan strategies have been included in C&TS plans such as the Learning & 

Development Plan and the new EEO Management Plan. 

Progress was made on Action Plan targets including: 

• Access audits were conducted for major Council projects Marks Park Equal Access Path, Coast 

Walk improvements, upgrade of Mill Hill centre, aged housing units at 141 Bronte Rd and 17-23 

Victoria St, and the design of new Customer Service and Call Centre outlet in Spring St; 

• Continued implementation of the Accessible Footpath Plan: In 2005/06 Council targeted Birrell 

Street, the paths leading to Bronte Beach and Oxford St West. These works are now complete. 

In 2006/07 the Plan will be addressing links between Bondi Junction and Queens Park. Work 

has commenced at Hall St. 

• Development of a consultant’s brief for a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan. Revised 


• Work on the Access aware project continues by the responsible agency, DIRC NSW. Software 

development is nearly complete; focus group testing began in June. 

• Access Awards will again be incorporated into the Bondi Junction Business Awards scheme. 

This year the Awards will be extended to Charing Cross businesses as well. Nominations for 

Bondi Junction Business no Barriers and Charing Cross Champion of Comfortable Access close 

24 July 2006 

Waverley Access Committee met regularly during the year and has conducted a number of site visits 

with Council staff to consider a range of access issues including at Bronte Beach, Queens Park, 

resident premises in Moore St, Kimberley reserve, Diamond Bay Cliff Walk and Birrell St. Members 

also participated in consultations for the draft Villages DCP, and at the Car parking and Clubs 

Forums.




Projects delivered on time and budget. 

• Bondi Pavilion Projects Accessible Toilet 

• 158 Carrington Road - Housing 

• Ocean Street Public Housing 


Dept Page No 

PW&S 177 

Bondi Pavilion Projects Accessible Toilet 

Project completed on time and over budget due to modifications to air conditioning ducting and 

additional wall heights not anticipated in design documentation stage 

158 Carrington Road – Housing 

Project delayed due to preferred tenderer withdrawing. Additional funding being sought. 

Construction completion anticipated at June 2007. 

Ocean Street Public Housing 

Construction commencement delayed due to engagement of contractor and then further delays 

experienced during construction. Construction now anticipated at December 2006. 

People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds 

Dept Page No 

Prepare and distribute beach and water safety information sheets 

in different languages for Bondi Beach. 

BP&RS 25 

During the year Surf Safety Brochures was developed in different languages and widely distributed. 

Targets meet in Multicultural Policy. C&TS and 

L&CS 

40, 98 

At least 20% of the targets in Council’s Multicultural Policy were met this year. In addition, extensive 

work was undertaken to integrate Council’s Multicultural policy and action plan with Council’s 

Management Plan, incorporating needs identified in Council’s Strategic Plan and draft 2005/2010 

Social Plan. 

Community consultations that include strategies to target CALD C&TS and 40 

communities. 

L&CS 

New systems for recording, identifying and analysing the number of consultations with the CALD 

community are to be developed along with new guidelines about the context in which the CALD 

community should be specifically targeted. Initially this will be trialed in small pilots across Council to 

be developed throughout 2006/2007. Background work commenced in this quarter on development 

of these guidelines. 

Use of communication in community language per annum. C&TS 40 

There were 207 incidents of use of Council’s language aids over the course of the year. The 

majority of incidents were in Russian and Polish. 

Indicators to measure target group attendance at Precinct 

meetings developed. 

The item is being action in 2006/2007. 

C&TS 46 

Community consultation/information dissemination that includes C&T and 47, 112, 

strategies to target CALD community. 

L&CS 114 




be developed throughout 2006/2007. Background work commenced in this quarter on development 

of these guidelines. 

Information, in community languages, from other organisations 

placed on public notice boards. 

C&TS 53 

Any information received in community languages that is suitable for placement of community notice 

boards is placed on these boards. 

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People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (continued) 

Dept Page No 

Percentage of total library members identified as NESB. L&CS 97 

There are 8,274 members who have indicated a reading language other than English. This 

represents approximately 25% of the total membership. The main languages represented are: 

Russian (1,331); French (1,236); Spanish (638); Chinese (620); and German (500). 

Library resources in targeted languages other than English. L&CS 98 

There are 9,012 items in library stock in languages other than English. This is marginally greater 

than the previous year’s total of 8,768. The main languages held are: Russian (3,052); Spanish 

(2,804); French (862); Polish (520); and Hungarian (456). 

Loans per annum in languages other than English. L&CS 98 

There were 40,729 loan transactions in relation to items in other than English. 

ESL class visits to library per annum. L&CS 98 

There were 4 visits made to the library by ESL college groups with 

approximately 15 to 20 students in each group. 

Inclusion of information in community languages. L&CS 112 




be developed throughout 2006/2007. 

Events targeting linguistly diverse community. L&CS 118 

Council celebrated cultural diversity with events held during the Festival of the Winds in September 

2005, Refugee Week in October 2006, the Global Table in April 2006 and Harmony Day in May 



Kite flying is a traditional element of celebration across many cultures and the Festival celebrates 

diversity through kites, multicultural food, music and dance. This year’s performances show cased 

West Indian, Brazilian, Argentinian, Chinese, Spanish, Pacific Islander, African, Indian and 

Indigenous cultures. To encourage active participation, free dance workshops were offered, and 

hundreds of local school children participated in kite making workshops in the lead up to the 

Festival. 

Refugee Week 

A series of events was organised for Refugee week celebrating the tremendous contribution of the 

many people who have come to the Waverley community as refugees. As a forerunner to Refugee 

Week, Bondi Pavilion hosted: My family – Showing Diversity, a travelling photographic exhibition by 

young people portraying their families, some of them from refugee background, and a series of 

paintings by Jeeva Chapman expressing concern for the plight of refugees. On Friday 28 October 

popular young comedian Hung Le, who came to Australia as a refugee, performed for about 100 

people at the Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club, supported by the Solidarity Choir. 

Harmony Day 

Council contributed to the celebration of Harmony Day with a poster exhibition of the schools 

competition organised by the Anti Defamation Commission of B’nai B’rith at Waverley Library, and 

presentation of ‘The Local Government Perspective’ at TAFE’s Harmony Workshop on strategies for 

building and maintaining a harmonious communities. 

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People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (continued) 

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Performances of music and dance presented by eleven cultural groups delighted a large audience at 

the third annual Global Table Street Festival. Many enjoyed the taste of food representing nine 

cultural traditions. Young student chefs from the Sydney Institute of TAFE demonstrated the 

preparation of small delights from around the world. Council’s child care centres participated in the 

Global Table Street Festival with an information stall on children’s services and a musical 

performance At least 20% of the targets in Council’s Multicultural Policy were met this year. 

Young people 

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Support to ensure that Man & Ops Plans result in compliance with L&CS 123 

Multicultural and ATSI Policies. 

This year, extensive work was undertaken to integrate Council’s Disability, Multicultural and 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policies and action plans with Council’s Management Plan, 

incorporating needs identified in Council’s draft 2005 – 2010 Social Plan. 

Targets meet in Multicultural Policy L&CS 123 

At least 20% of the targets in Council’s Multicultural Policy were met this year. In addition, extensive 

work was undertaken to integrate Council’s Multicultural policy and action plan with Council’s 

Management Plan, incorporating needs identified in Council’s Strategic Plan and draft 2005/2010 

Social Plan 

Improve Access MOW Service for CALD Service users. L&CS 127 




and expansion of this particular service. Increased contact with other services has also begun which 

has resulted in access to a broader range of meal types for the program menu. Further development 

in networking with other services will continue 

Youth programs/ activities held at the Bondi Pavilion. BP&RS 34 

A total of 8 programs for youth held at the Pavilion during 2005/2006. These included: 

The 2006 Waverley Council Youth Art Award and Exhibition was held over two weeks in June 

2006. Council provided $2000 in award money and the opportunity to exhibit in a public gallery to 

encourage young local artists aged12 to 25 years. 

Judging was in three age categories, with an additional award for works with an environmental 

theme. There were 180 entries and this project continues to be very popular with the young artists, 

their teachers and their families, many of whom attended the official exhibition opening and Awards 

presentation by the Mayor. 

Four of the 2006 grant funded Youth Wave Music Programs were completed during the last 

quarter and the remaining programs are on target for completion in the second half of 2006. 


assisting with subsidised recording time and mentoring from music industry professionals, 

providing ongoing professional assistance with their artistic development. Another two young 

groups were assisted with recording during the last quarter. 


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Dept Page No 

Five Bondi Live Youth Music Project (BLYMP) events were held at Bondi Pavilion over the 

course of the year. The events provide a positive outlet for young bands with about 6 performing 

live to an audience of 3-400 young people at each event. 


Services with support from Waverley Police. 


L&CS 

See above. In addition, the Young Adult Library launch included a musical performance by the Rose 

Bay Secondary School Youth Choir & Band and the Bondi Junction Youth Protocol was launched in 

Oxford St Mall in July 2006. 

Affordable and accessible cultural programs at Bondi Pavilion BP&RS 34 

including school holiday programs, music and arts projects, 

concerts and exhibitions. 

A total of 61 programs were held at the Bondi Pavilion over the year. The broad range of projects 

and programs held included: 

115 art & craft workshops and 6 performances catered for 2123 participants as part of the school 

holiday programs 


3 after school pottery classes per week were provided for children during each school term and 

six pottery workshops per week (2 for targeted groups) were provided for adults over the year, 

catering for approximately 70 participants per week 

a broad range of classes for preschoolers, children and youth including art classes, ballet, 

literacy, music and movement and school studies theatre groups for youth 

a free Music Industry Seminar for over 300 young people giving participants an insight and 

training in the music industry. This was held as part of the Bondi Wave Youth Music Program 

a series of music tutorials and courses held over 12 weeks for 95 high school students (also part 

of the Bondi Wave program) 

the Musicians in Residence Programs have resulted in: 

production of a CD by the Pavilion Seniors Band (CD launch in September 2006) 

formation and classes for the Seniors Singing Group who now perform for local community 

groups, festivals and fundraising events 

completion of a children’s Sound Sculpture project 

preschool music & CD programs (Sleepover CD) in collaboration with the Waverley Council 

Child Care Centres 

a primary school aged rock band, song writing and recording project. 

25 exhibitions held at the Pavilion Gallery averaging an audience of 1000 per week. Well over half of 

these exhibitions were from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Five of these were 

supported by, and held in collaboration with, Council’s annual cultural activities and events - the 

South American Festival, Youth Week, Refuge Week, Environment Festival and the Waverley Youth 

Art Award. 





Dept Page No 

Indicators to measure target group attendance at Precinct 

C&TS 46 

meetings developed. 

A Precinct review is being conducted in 2006/2007 this will look at Precinct attendance and 

community participation. 

Investigation and design School zones – Bondi Basin. C&TS 81 

Design plans were completed and approved by the Waverley Traffic Committee for school safety 

devices in Macpherson Street (outside St Catherines), Blair Street (outside Galillee), Warners 

Avenue ( outside Bondi Beach Public) and Inverness Street (outside Clovelly Public) . Works 

commenced in May 2006 and is due to be completed by September 2006. 

Traffic and Transport School Safety. C&TS 81 

At least one school is being patrolled each day during the morning and afternoon start and finish 

times. 

In addition, a mobile speed board has been purchased and is being used to monitor the speed of 

vehicles near schools. 

HSC support talks - number held and attendances per session. L&CS 95 

There were 3 HSC sessions supported by the library during the year. Around 90 students attended 

these 

Use of library youth space and develop future actions reviewed. L&CS 96, 129 

The Library’s youth area has been reviewed and all identified actions completed. The newly 

designed and constructed youth space is known as “The Great Escape”. The area includes an LCD 

TV screen with wireless headphones featuring Foxtel, an Internet access PC, Graphic novels, 

magazines, CDs and DVDs. 

Implementation of Youth Safety Protocol. L&CS 116 

A review of the implementation of the Bondi Junction Youth Safety Protocol included interviews 

conducted with key stakeholders and other agencies in January 2006 indicated strong “take up” 

rates and positive outcomes. There is evidence that the pro active approach established through the 

development of the protocol has influenced the overall approach to security in Bondi Junction with 

improved confidence, reduced fear of crime, a greater willingness to engage with young people, and 

improved cooperation amongst agencies. This represents a significant achievement under Council’s 

Community Safety Plan. 

The challenge in 2006/2007 will be to ensure the continued usefulness and understanding about the 

protocol through promotion and to include new business and new employees throughout the Bondi 

Junction area in that understanding. 

Development of safe use guidelines for skate ramp. L&CS 116 

Draft guidelines were developed prior to December 2005 but need to be considered by a skate park 

reference group before being finalised and this is yet to meet. This is being planned for September 


Development of proposal for AG’s re young women / alcohol 

L&CS 116 

related anti social behaviour 

Strategies were developed to address two issues raised in Council’s Community Safety Plan, binge 

drinking and related violence among young people (15-25), and domestic violence, and initiation of 

the partnerships that will enable their implementation. 

Funds for implementation were sought from the Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Division under 

Council’s Community Safety Plan in November. The WAKE UP Waverley project to address alcohol 

related violence and anti social behaviour was successfully funded for $49,900 to employ a project 

worker 3 days per week throughout the year. 


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Number of youth friendly activities. L&CS 118, 129 

Five Bondi Live Youth Music Project (BLYMP) events were held at Bondi Pavilion over the course of 

the year. The events provide a positive outlet for young bands with about 6 performing live to an 



Services with support from Waverley Police. As a part of Youth Week, Bondi Blitz was held next to 

the Bondi Skate Park on 8 April 2006. Organised in cooperation with WAYS, Woollahra and 

Randwick Councils, it involved a professional band, six youth bands, a DJ and a Rap group 

performing for around 1,000 people throughout the afternoon. 

The 2006 Waverley Council Youth Art Award and Exhibition was held over two weeks in June. 

Council provided $2000 in award money and the opportunity to exhibit in a public gallery to 

encourage young local artists aged12 to 25 years. Judging was in three age categories, with an 

additional award for works with an environmental theme. There were 180 entries and this project 

continues to be very popular with the young artists, their teachers and their families, many of whom 

attended the official exhibition opening and Awards presentation by the Mayor. 


assisting with subsidised recording time and mentoring from music industry professionals, providing 

ongoing professional assistance with their artistic development. Another two young groups were 

assisted with recording during the last quarter. 

Assist Waverley schools to comply with the Department of 

P&ES 163 

Education and Training Sustainable Schools program. 

Council’s Sustainable Schools Challenge, which involved environmental audits and performances at 

participating schools in Waverley. 

Number of youth friendly activities in Bondi Junction PW&S 182 

The Bondi Junction Youth Protocol was launched in the Oxford St Mall on 26 July 2005 in the 

afternoon to maximise youth and community participation. Over 200 people attended the launch with 

Marisa Ingleton, a member of the Bondi Junction Youth Safety Working Party, MC for the event, 

which featured music by several young people including rap, DJ, country and western, and reggae. 

Special guests included the NSW Minister for Transport, representatives of the NSW Attorney 

General’s Department, local MPs, Waverley’s Mayor, the Waverley Area Police Commander and 

members of the Sydney Roosters football team. Also launched at the event was a three panel mural 

by WAYS promoting the Protocol, which now hangs permanently alongside the ramp from the Mall 

to the Bus Rail Interchange. 




General 

Dept Page No 

Outdoor Fitness group policy reviewed and updated. BP&RS 21 

Council endorsed the draft policy for use of Council reserves by Commercial Fitness Groups and 

Personal Trainers for public exhibition on 15 November 2005. The draft policy was exhibited 

between 7 December and 3 February 2006. 

A report was submitted to Council 6 June 2006 about the outcome of the public exhibition. Council 

determined to receive and note the information contained in the report and seek a further report on 

the possible conflict between the Policy and the Bronte Park Plan of Management. This additional 

report was submitted to Council in August 2006 with a recommendation to trial the policy for a 12 

month period commencing 1 September 2006. 

Visitor information, regulation and interpretative signage for 

BP&RS and 22, 146, 

Beach, Park and Coastal walk installed. 

P&ES 159 

All visitor information, surf safety and regulatory signs were installed in the Bondi to Bronte coastal 

zone in October 2005 prior to Sculpture by the Sea exhibition. Environmental theme interpretive 

signs and sculptures were installed in November 2005 along the Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk. The 

Mayor officially opened both signage projects on 8 December 2005. Both projects have been well 

received by the public. 

Masterplan for Hunter Park Sculpture Garden adopted. BP&RS 32 

Council adopted the upgrade plan for Hunter Park in October 2005. Works are commencing in early 


Tamarama Park Plan of Management adopted. BP&RS 32 

The draft Tamarama Park Plan of Management is being amended and is likely to be considered for 

re-exhibition at the September 2006 meeting of Council. 

Value of community and cultural grants provided annually. BP&RS and 

L&CS 

35 

The level of funding provided in support of non-profit organisations providing community services 

and cultural activities for 2005/2006 was $287,000. 

Percent of grant recipients who meet agreed outcomes. BP&RS and 

L&CS 

35 

Groups have demonstrated how they met agreed outcomes with the funding provided in the 

previous year. 

Provision of affordable venues at Bondi Pavilion to encourage 

cultural activities. 

BP&RS 36 

Affordable venue and room hire numbers provided for cultural activities and classes averaged over 

120 hours per week over the last twelve month period. 

Review of hiring policy/ procedures, fees and charges to maximise 

utilisation and ensure access and equity (Pavilion). 

BP&RS 36 

The Pavilion hiring policy and procedures review process was delayed initially by the implementation 

of the Council restructure and subsequent transfer of this responsibility to the new Cultural and 

Community Services Division. Fees and charges have been benchhmarked but require updating. 

The review is continuing with a revised project scope and has a revised target completion date of 

October 2006. 

Community Planning approach is used in all new significant 

BP&RS, 37, 40, 

planning to ensure cross-departmental and community input. C&TS, L&CS 125, 135, 

and P&ES 151 

The most significant planning project using the community planning framework was the Waverley 

Strategic Plan, which was adopted during the last quarter of 2005/2006. 


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144 



ArtsPlus Plan developed, implemented and actions integrated into 


ArtsPlus was placed on exhibition until November 2006. 


Dept Page No 

C&TS, P&ES 

and L&CS 

40, 125, 

135, 151 

Several activities have been integrated into the 2006/2010 Management Plan and this will be 

reviewed in 2006. 

Customers survey regarding access points and opening hours. C&TS 42 

A report was submitted to Council’s Executive Team in January 2006 later than the September 2005 

target. A clear indication from the survey was an increasing preference for online services for 

customers. 

Precinct meetings held and attendance level. C&TS 46 

Precincts meet at least 3 times a year. 

All of the precincts met as required a minimum of 3 times throughout the year with the exception of 

South Bondi/Watson, which met twice throughout the year and did not meet in the last quarter. 

Review and report on new employment advertising. 

This task was not completed and will be undertaken in 2006/2007. 

C&TS 56 

Completed training schedule for identified staff in Homeless C&TS and 58, 117 

Persons Protocol. 

L&CS 

Parking Patrol Officers and Parks frontline staff were identified as requiring training in Homeless 

Persons Protocol. 

Three training sessions were held during 2005/2006 and a total of 30 Parking Patrol and Parks 

frontline staff completed this training. 

2005/09 EEO Management Plan prepared and implemented. C&TS 58 

EEO Management Plan 2006/2010 completed December 2005 and implementation commenced in 

February 2006. 

The EEO Management Plan links employment and training & development strategies for target 

group members with the priorities of Council’s HR Strategic Plan. 

Strategies in place in 2005/2006 are as follows: 

Council provides three options for accessing information about recruitment positions that are 

advertised (phone, fax and website). 

Where a job applicant indicates that they have special needs prior to interview, Council provides 

reasonable adjustments, where possible. 

Pre-employment medicals are monitored to ensure appropriate assessments of reasonable 

adjustments are considered, and that pregnancy or potential pregnancy is not considered in the 

selection decision, unless specifically relevant. 

Council provides reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities, carer’s responsibilities, or 

who are pregnant. A variety of flexible working arrangements have been put in place for people 

with carer’s responsibilities. 

Council provides accurate information to staff about access to leave for parental purposes, and 

their rights at work during, before and after pregnancy. 

For the last five years, a position of Garden Labourer in Waverley Park has been a designated 

Disability position – incumbent in place. 

Number of child care places provided for staff. C&TS 58 

Council provides eight 0-3 year old places at Gardiner Child Care Centre for children of Waverley 

Council staff. This was increased from five to eight places at the beginning of 2006.




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CA Service Desk available for public access through Internet. C&TS 63 

Technical implementation achieved by June 2006. Full implementation delayed due to clarification 

of internal processes. Revised date January 2007. 

Community leases/licences maintained to reflect policy 

objectives. 

C&TS 73 

Policy objectives for community support and development continued to be reflected in leases and 

licences. 

Bus priority measures. 

Bondi Road. 

Old South Head Road. 

Bus Rail Interchange. 

Oxford Street. 

Bronte Road. 


C&TS 77 

Bondi Road 

A proposal for bus priority measures along Bondi Road (clearway on the southern side from 2 - 8pm 

Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays during summer months only) was developed and approved 

by the Waverley Traffic Committee. However, Council rejected this proposal at its December 2005 

meeting. 

Old South Head Road 

Proposals for bus priority measures along Old South Head Road are currently being developed. 

Oxford Street 

Additional bus priority improvements will be considered as part of the Bondi Junction Traffic and 

Transport Study that is currently underway. 

Waverley Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan designed and C&TS and 80, 119 

implemented. 

L&CS 

A project group comprised of representatives from Technical Services, Integrated Planning, 

Strategic Planning and Environmental Services which will operate as a steering group for the project 

have develop a brief based on a RTA template for selected expressions of interest for this project. 

The plan is expected to focus on the Bondi Junction area initially. 

Implementation of 40km/hr in selected areas in Bondi and Bronte. C&TS 81 

Bondi - Report submitted to December 2005 Waverley Traffic Committee. Concept plans currently 

being developed for RTA funding approval. 

Bronte - Report submitted to December 2005 Waverley Traffic Committee. Concept plans currently 

being developed for RTA funding approval. 

Maintaining Quality and Accessible Buildings and Infrastructure. C&TS and 87, 102 

L&CS 

Many significant maintenance projects were completed including: - 65 Ebley Street repainting and 

repairs to the rear wall; replacement of the non compliant soft fall at Waverley Child Care Centre; 

replacement of air conditioning units and carpet at Gardiner Child Care Centre; refurbishment of 

parts of level 2 of Council Chambers to improve accommodation layouts and functionality; improved 

security equipment at Bondi Early Childhood Centre; upgrade of essential services including 

emergency lighting and smoke alarms at 13 sites and retrofit of water efficient bathroom fixtures at 

Gardiner and Bronte Child Care Centres; all within budget and on time. 

School of Arts weekly use rate of community space. L&CS 103 

The target was met across the year with an overall occupancy rate of 42.5 hrs per week for the use 

of the community space, with the majority use being of the upstairs hall, and the Academy of Dance 

being the principal hirer. 

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Specific support provided to the following groups: (subject to 

meeting agreed outcomes) 

Waverley Bondi Beach Band 

Waverley/Randwick Philharmonic Society 

Waverley Woollahra Arts Centre 

Waverley Historical Society 

Friends of Waverley Library 

Eastern Suburbs Poetry Group 

Actors Forum. 

Assistance was provided to all these groups during the year. 

Number of groups supported (Child Protection, Domestic 

Violence, self help). 


Dept Page No 

L&CS 104 

L&CS 108 

17 groups received support durin 2005/2006. 

Number of committees receiving specialist support. L&CS 109 

Committees receiving specialist support during the period included: Waverley Community and 

Seniors Association, ECHO, EATS, DIRC, Norman Andrews House, Junction House, Randwick/ 

Waverley Community Transport, Bondi Outreach Project and Bondi Youth Accommodation. WAVES 

was provided with extensive assistance with wind up, after the NSW Department of Health absorbed 

the service. 

Staff also provided support to the management committees of Kindamindi, Bondi Beach Cottage, 

Grace Child Care Centre, Bondi Toy Library and each of the five OOSH Services in Waverley. 

Activities included assistance with grant applications, financial management, recruitment, conflict 

resolution and team building, annual general meetings, service review/ business plans for funding 

bodies, client surveys and staff management. 

Number of local forums resourced (HACC, Aged Interagency, 

L&CS 109 

Youth Advisory Council, Multicultural Interagency Eastern Region 

Local Government ATSI Forum. 

Council staff were active contributors in a wide variety of local committees, groups and forums 

throughout the year including: the Eastern Sydney Area HACC Forum, the Waverley/Woollahra 

Aged Services Interagency, the Eastern Area Interagency, the Waverley Area Youth Advisory 

Committee, the Eastern Sydney Youth Services Network, the Waverley Woollahra Youth Safety 

Forum, the Inner and Eastern Suburbs Migrant Interagency, and the Eastern Region Local 

Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum. 

Value of community and cultural grants provided. L&CS 110 

The level of funding provided in support of non-profit organisations providing community services 

and cultural activities for 2005/2006 was $287,000. 

Database developed to document existing participation. (Numbers L&CS 111 

in precincts, management committees, using collections, child 

care etc). 

Insufficient infrastructure was available to enable documentation of the extent of participation of 

CALD groups in Council activities. Revised strategies for evaluating participation have been 

incorporated in Council’s Management Plan for 2006/2007.




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L&CS 111 

Disability Access Committee 

Multicultural Advisory Committee. 

Public Arts Committee 

Eastern Region Local Government aboriginal and Torres Strait 

Islander Forum 

Multicultural interdepartmental committee. 


10 meetings were held during the year. 


The Multicultural Advisory Committee met four times during the year. 

Major Events and Community Safety Committee 

The Major Events and Community Safety Committee met at least once each month (except January) 

during 2005/2006 and met 13 times in total throughout the year. 


The Public Arts Committee met twice during the fourth quarter, making a total of 5 meetings for the 

year. The major issues for discussion included Hunter Park Sculpture Garden, Sculpture by the Sea, 

Bondi Pavilion signage, Waverley Council gateway signage, various potential funding sources and 

schemes, the Lexus prize for sculpture, Waverley seat project, Sculpture by the Schools and a 

review of the Committee roles responsibilities and membership 

Eastern Region Local Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum 

The Eastern Region Local Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum met three times 

during the period. 

Mill Hill weekly use rate by community groups. L&CS 113 

Average weekly use of Mill Hill venues by community groups during this quarter was 35 hours per 

week. This appears to be due to the Mill Hill Centre refurbishment early this year. Most venue hire 

ceased between late December 2005 and early April 2006, after which several regular hirers did not 

return. The use rate will be monitored over the next quarter and appropriate action taken as 

necessary. 

School of Arts weekly use rate of community space. L&CS 113 

The target was met across the year with an overall occupancy rate of 42.5 hrs per week, with the 

majority use being of the upstairs hall, and the Academy of Dance being the principal hirer. 

Number of annual directory updates available on the website. 

L&CS 114 

(Services for Older People, Kids Booklet, and Services for Deaf 

and Hearing Impaired). 

All directories in circulation throughout the period were available from Council’s Web Site and in 

hard copy from Council’s Customer Service Desk and Community Services. They were: Services for 

Young People in Waverley 2005 (pamphlet), Waverley Council’s Kids Book 2006, Services for Older 

People 2004, and Waverley Council’s Directory of Multicultural Services and Ethnic Groups 2005. 

Development of community access guidelines for distribution of L&CS and 115 

community information in the Bondi Junction CBD. 

PW&S 

Development of community access guidelines for the Bondi Junction CBD has commenced and will 

be completed in the first quarter of 2006/2007 


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Dept Page No 

Community Safety Audit complete. L&CS 116 

Community Safety Audits of the Bondi Beach Place Management Area were conducted on15 

September 2005 (7.00pm-8:30pm), 2 December 2005 (11.00pm-12:30am) and 27 April 2006 

(8.00pm-11pm). 

The Bondi and Beaches Divisional Manager and Eastern Suburbs Crime Prevention Police Officer 

undertook these audits. A representative from the Bondi Beach Precinct Committee also attended 

the April 2006 Audit. The safety audits include assessing the ‘look and feel’ of the area using safety 

by design principles. A report is developed providing a summary of the evening as well as listing 

any significant issues, which are promptly addressed by the relevant authorities. 

Issues identified include street lighting repairs, trimming of trees that cause shadowing, compliance 

matters, waste management issues and suggested improvements to traffic related matters. The 

audit also identifies any requirements for early intervention programs to prevent crime and improve 

the perception of safety in the area. eg the development of projects working in partnership with the 

Liquor Accord like ‘night without a fight’ or an education program targeting vulnerable groups such 

as youth. 

The information collected from the safety audits has also supported Council applications to the 

Attorney General’s Department for grants to develop and deliver safety and crime prevention 

projects such as those mentioned above. It has also assisted the Police and Council to pro-actively 

address issues before they escalate. 

Specific strategies in the Waverley Community Safety Plan for L&CS 116, 123 

Bondi progressed. 

In 2004/05, the first year of implementation of its Community Safety Plan, Council undertook three 

major projects: the development of a youth protocol for Bondi Junction, the development of a 

homeless persons protocol, and development of a model strategy for promoting safe celebrations at 

Bondi Beach over Christmas/ New Year. 

A comprehensive campaign promoting safety in celebrations at Bondi Beach over the Christmas/ 

New Year period was implemented in December. Based on the successful model developed in 

2004, the Safe Summer in Bondi campaign combined education (advertising campaign), 

enforcement (alcohol fee zones) and environment (providing safe, alternative events for target 

groups) to manage crowds and alcohol consumption and provide safe and inclusive events for 

different groups. Events included: Sunbeats with DJ Judge Jules at Bondi Pavilion on Christmas 

Day, and DJ Fatboy Slim at the Pavilion on New Year’s Eve complemented by a family oriented 

event at Dudley Page Reserve. 

A booklet, Safe Summer in Bondi provided an attractive means for distributing information about the 

program. It included information about events for different groups, activities for kids, alcohol free 

zones, public transport, safe summer parties, surf safety, sun protection, traffic and road closure 

information, noise complaint hotline, emergency contact telephone numbers etc. The booklet was 

widely distributed through cafes, shops, clubs, pubs, backpacker hostels, Waverley Library, Bondi 

Pavilion, Council Chambers, and a letter box drop to residents. 





Dept Page No 

Percentage of remaining strategies in Community Safety Plan 

progressed. 

L&CS 117 

At least 20% of the remaining strategies in Council’s Community Safety Plan were progressed in the 

period. Achievements across the year included: 

Launch, promotion and distribution of the Bondi Junction Youth Protocol; implementation of a 

comprehensive campaign promoting safety in celebrations at Bondi Beach over the Christmas/ New 

Year period based on the successful model developed in 2004; and completion of a submission to 

the NSW Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Division, seeking funds to implement a second year 

of projects under the Community Safety Plan. These funds were granted and the new project 

targeting alcohol related crime and anti social behaviour across Waverley will commence in 

2006/2007. 

Community participation in the design and enjoyment of events in L&CS and 117 

Bondi Junction. (events targeted to youth, family, children etc). PW&S 

Community participation increased from 12 to 15 community groups or individuals 

Number of family friendly events in Bondi Junction (Spring and L&CS and 117 

night food markets). 

PW&S 

Petals and Pavers and Global Table both featured family friendly activities. 

Family friendly events in Bondi Junction attracted large numbers of families. As part of NAIDOC 

week celebrations in July 2005, activities including face painting, dot painting classes, story telling, 

and indigenous cooking and taste testing were held daily in the Oxford St Mall. 

In preparation for the Spring Festival in November 2005, local children’s services were invited to 

participate in the decoration of a number of trees along the Mall. A workshop was held to instruct 

carers on the use of recyclable materials. The children created their own designs of flower 

arrangements which were then placed in the trees adding a lot of colour to the Junction’s town 

centre. 

Council’s childcare centres participated in the Global Table Street Festival with an information stall 

on children’s services and a musical performance by children from Bronte Child Care Centre. 

Waverley Pedestrian Access & Mobility Plan designed and 

implemented. 

L&CS 119 


Strategic Planning and Environmental Services which will operate as a steering group for the project 

have develop a brief based on a RTA template for selected expressions of interest for this project. 

The plan is expected to focus on the Bondi Junction area initially. 


L&CS 123 

Languages, other than English, spoken by Waverley residents; 

Percentage change in age groups in the Waverley population; 

Changes in household and family types in Waverley; 

Changes in the proportion of home owners and renters in 

Waverley; 

Household in housing stress in Waverley. 



149


150 



Implementation of the Waverley Strategic Plan including all 

financial implications prioritised into Management Plan and 

budget. 


Dept Page No 

L&CS and 

P&ES 

125 

The Waverley Strategic Plan (WSP), Council’s first medium term strategic plan, was finalised and 

adopted by Council in April 2006. 

The WSP was developed in 2005 after extensive internal and external consultations, which involved 

the active participation from staff, councillors, community groups, government departments, local 

business, residents and visitors. The Strategic Plan redefines Council’s vision, which has been 

articulated in partnership with the community and guides our responses to the challenges and 

opportunities we face over the next 12 years. The use of both cross Council expertise and excellent 

community consultation has led to a range of very clear directions, which are very unique to 

Waverley. 

The Community Planning approach is used in all new significant L&CS and 126 

planning to ensure cross-departmental and community input. 

P&ES 


Strategic Plan, which was adopted during the last quarter. 

In addition, the community planning approach has been used this year in the development of a 

range of plans and projects. A multi disciplinary and integrated approach with good community input 

was included, for example, in the development of the Bondi Park Playground Plan, the Bondi 

Junction Traffic Study, The Recreation Needs Study, the Social Plan and the Villages DCP. 

Finalisation of social planning elements of Waverley Strategic 

L&CS 126 

Plan to achieve compliance under the LGA. 

Documentation of the Social Plan 2005/2010 was finalised in this last quarter to be exhibited during 

the first quarter 2006/2007 The Department of Local Government requires councils to submit a 

social plan every five years and to document their Access and Equity activities through management 

plans and annual reports. The plan details the area’s demographics and identifies community issues 

and needs based on extensive consultations with staff and community stakeholders. 

Progress achieved on the remainder of action in the Social Plan, L&CS 126 

which expires December 2005. 

A progress review of recommendations contained in Council’s 2000 Social Plan revealed that over a 

five-year period, 90% of the 80 recommended actions were successfully addressed and 

implemented. 

Of the remaining 10%, we found that some were superseded by slightly modified actions supporting 

same or similar objectives under new Council or partnership initiatives, others had major budget, 

funding and/or staffing implications and have been rolled over into Council’s current strategic and 

social planning activities. An example is the development of a reconciliation walk based on the Berry 

Island Reserve walk that will be addressed as an action under Council’s 2005 social planning cycle. 

Actions from Waverley Strategic Plan achieving social planning L&CS 126 

integrated into Management Plan. 

Integrated Planning staff participated significantly in the development of the Strategic Plan providing 

seven background issues papers on a variety of thematic areas including for example cohesion, 

diversity, safety and access. In addition work was carried out in developing directions and strategies 

and in providing assistance with community consultations to the consultant.




Dept Page No 

Input was provided at the steering and expert reference group level and in organising consultations 

with harder to reach groups. In addition material from more specialised social planning 

consultations were incorporated into the plan. In the 3 rd and 4 th quarters considerable work has been 

done to review all available social planning material to ensure this has been incorporated into the 

newly developed Management Plan. Further documentation, including an extensive profile of the 

area which was available in draft during the development of the Strategic Plan and issues papers 

has now been finalised and will be placed on exhibition in the first quarter 2006/2007. 

Volunteer Program – number of volunteers. L&CS 126 

Meals On Wheels 






Bushcare 

In the twelve months from July 2005 to July 2006 the number of volunteers increased by 15%. 

Comprehensive Bondi Junction LEP and DCP: 

P&ES 134, 143 

• Integration of best practice social and environmental 

strategies into planning controls. 

• Appropriate balance of commercial retail, tourism 

accommodation and residential uses in new development in 


• Heritage Assessment Report requirement implemented as part 

of planning controls. 

The Bondi Junction LEP No 6 and draft Town Square DCP were prepared in August 2005 and 

considered by Council in September 2005. The plans were placed on public exhibition in January 





The draft Bondi Junction Comprehensive LEP will target land uses within the Bondi Junction 

Commercial Centre based on economic assessments undertaken as part of the development of the 

Urban Profile and Structure Plan preparation. 

In addition, the draft Bondi Junction Comprehensive LEP will incorporate the findings and 

recommendations of the Bondi Junction Heritage Assessment. 

Update Affordable Housing Manual. P&ES 137 

The Affordable Housing Program is being reviewed as a result of changes to the EP&A Act following 

the introduction of Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPA’s) 

Review State Government policies/strategies impacting on local 

affordable housing sector. 

P&ES 138 



Use planning mechanisms to promote the development of a 

broader range of affordable housing types in Waverley. 

See above. 

P&ES 138 


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152 




Dept Page No 

Update Housing Needs Data. P&ES 140 

A Housing Needs issues paper has been developed as part of the social planning process. The 

Social Plan, including an extensive community profile was completed in this last quarter and is due 

for exhibition in the next quarter. 


P&ES 141 

• Investigate feasibility of Light Rail 

• Access routes to public transport in Bondi Junction 

• Car Share Program. 

Investigate feasibility of Light Rail 

Correspondence between Waverley Council, Sydney City and Canada Bay Council has taken place 

during the last quarter to develop an Inner Sydney Transport Working Group. A status report 

regarding the re-introduction of Light Rail is being prepared summarising what work has been 

undertaken by Waverley Council and outlining a proposed strategy for the future. 

Access routes to public transport in Bondi Junction 

A plan was developed and implemented for improved pedestrian access to the Bondi Junction 

Interchange involving improved signposting and line marking both inside and around the interchange 

together with the installation of a pedestrian barrier fence on the eastern side of Grosvenor Street. 

Further works are likely to be necessary following the completion of the Bondi Junction Traffic & 

Transport Study. 

Develop Greenlinks 

The Greenlink Strategy and Action Plan was formulated in October 2005. Council adopted the 

Greenlinks Report, including the identification of Pilot Project 1, in June 2006. 

Car Share Program 

Carshare was implemented in January 2006 and an evaluation was completed in June 2006. 

Following the implementation of this pilot program, Council recruited a dedicated officer to develop 

and implement further sustainable transport behaviour change programs. 

Guidelines about need for Social Impact Assessment in DAs 

P&ES 144 

completed. 

The draft Bondi Junction Comprehensive LEP will incorporate the findings and recommendations of 

the Bondi Junction Heritage Assessment. 

Develop Greenlink Strategy and Action Plan and complete 

Greenlink pilot project. 


P&ES 148 


Greenlinks Report, including the identification of Pilot Project 1, in June 2006.




Dept Page No 

Number of sustainability education programs run by Council each P&ES 149, 164 

year. 

Council implemented several sustainability education programs in 2005/2006 including: 

Council’s Sustainable Schools Challenge, which involved environmental audits and 

performances at participating schools in Waverley; 

National Water Week in October 2005, which consisted of water related workshops and other 

activities for local childcare centres, senior citizens and the wider Waverley community; 

Clean up Australia Day in March 2006, at which local residents joined forces to clean up 7 sites 

in the area, including Waverley’s first underwater clean-up at Bondi; 

World Environment Day in June 2006 which consisted of market stalls from local and national 

environmental organisations in Oxford Street Mall and included competitions and giveaways 

such as water and energy saving fixtures; and 

Waverley Family Bike Fair in June 2006 at which locals took to the streets of Bondi with their 

bicycles and celebrated people powered transport at a vibrant festival in Bondi Park. 

Number of residents participating in environmental education 

P&ES 149, 164 

programs. 

In the 2005/2006 reporting period, 5152 residents participated in environmental education programs, 

which is an increase from 2590 in 2004/2005. This rise in participation rates occurred across all 

areas of Council’s environmental education program, including community clean ups, workshops, 

energy and water saving retro-fit programs, festivals and school programs. It reflects the growth of 

Councils commitment to environmental education, which this year included the appointment of a 

new environmental education position to implement sustainable transport programs such as Walk to 

School initiatives and the Waverley Family Bike Fair. 

Land use/density. P&ES 152 

There has been no change to the breakdown of Land Use Zoning within Waverley during the last 

financial year, with the existing situation being maintained. With regard to open space, a total of 

106.206 hectares (ha) of open space zones exist in Waverley representing a total of 11.93% of the 

total area. 

With regard to the ratio of low density residential land there is a total of 278.981ha of 2(a) residential 

- low-density land in Waverley. There is a total of 104.898 ha of 2(b) residential - medium density, 

84.866 ha of 2(c1) residential - medium density/high density and 7.782 ha of 2(c2) residential - high 

density zoned land in Waverley. This makes a total of 197.546 ha of residential medium to highdensity 

land. If business zones in Waverley are added to medium and high-density land total, since 

mixed development is permissible within business zones, this brings the total to 228.574 ha. A ratio 

of 1:0.82. 


P&ES 165 

• Median rental figures in Waverley. 

• Units of housing provided. 

Median rental figures in Waverley have been monitored quarterly for the purposes of clause 18 

assessments and SEPP 10 referrals. Median rentals have been increasing marginally each year, 

however the increases have been consistent over the last few years. 




Update Housing Needs Strategy. P&ES 165 


Social Plan, including an extensive community profile was completed in this last quarter and is due 

for exhibition in the next quarter. 


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154 




Dept Page No 

Access routes to public transport in Bondi Junction. P&ES 157 


Interchange involving improved signposting and line marking both inside and around the interchange 

together with the installation of a pedestrian barrier fence on the eastern side of Grosvenor Street. 



Deliver environmental workshops for Waverley residents. P&ES 162 

In the 2005/2006 reporting period, 5152 residents participated in environmental education programs, 

which is an increase from 2590 in 2004/2005. This rise in participation rates occurred across all 

areas of Council’s environmental education program, including community clean ups, workshops, 

energy and water saving retro-fit programs, festivals and school programs. It reflects the growth of 

Councils commitment to environmental education, which this year included the appointment of a 

new environmental education position to implement sustainable transport programs such as Walk to 

School initiatives and the Waverley Family Bike Fair. 

Non-structural (behavioural change) options to reduce car use. P&ES 167 

Car share was implemented in January 2006 and an evaluation was completed in June 2006. 



Community satisfaction with public place amenity and public open PW&S 180 

space 

Baseline survey conducted with community indicating satisfactory degree of satisfaction with public 

place amenity. 

Number of streets with improved footpaths in Bondi Junction. PW&S 182 

Oxford Street West upgrade complete. 

Bondi Junction Technical Manual reviewed. PW&S 182 

Work is continuing on the preparation of the BJ Planning Review. The BJPR constitutes the 

preparation of a LEP, DCP and Public Domain Technical Manual for the BJ Commercial Centre and 

its surrounds. A workshop was held in March 2006 following the preparation of a draft Urban Profile. 

A Structure Plan is currently being prepared which will establish town-planning direction for the 

commercial centre and be the primary component of the second workshop, which is scheduled for 


Night time events in Oxford Street Mall to increase passive 

PW&S 182 

surveillance. 

Rock the Kasbah held in September 2005 and night-time market held December 2005. 

Number of restaurants trading after 6pm in the Mall. 

Two Mall businesses trade regularly after 6pm. 

PW&S 182 

Directional signage to existing parking reviewed. 

Wayfinding strategy complete. 

PW&S 183 

Wayfinding Strategy complete. 

Project completed. Wayfinding strategy complete. 

PW&S 183 

Participate with C&TS in traffic impact study following Westfield PW&S 183 

opening. 

Participate with C&TS in traffic impact study following Westfield opening. 

Conduct Waste & Resource Recovery Survey. PW&S 188 

Waste & Resource Recovery The establishment of a Waste & Resource Recovery Customer 

Reference Panel has been delayed to await integration into a Sustainability Committee in 

September 2006. This Sustainability Committee will meet quarterly to address all sustainability 

issues including waste management. 



State of the Environment Activities 2005/2006 


(Page numbers refer to our 2005/2006 Operational Plan) 

Water 

Sustainability Indicator 2002006 Target 

Water usage within Waverley. 35% reduction. (4,276,923kL). 

% time water quality has passed faecal coliform and enterococci Bondi Beach 100%, 100% 

bacteria beachwatch guidelines. 

Bronte Beach 100%, 100% 

Tamarama 100%, 100% 

Amount of litter collected from stormwater drains. Over 200 tonnes per year. 

Planned Activities Page No 

Deploy beach cleaning machine. 20 

The Beach Rake program was completed in accordance with 

timeframe and standard specified in SLA. 

Completion of Environmental Levy programs. 148, 160 

All environmental projects funded by the Environment Levy for the 2005/2006 financial year were 

completed on time and within budget. Progress this year included installation of environmental 

signage in the Waverley coastal zone, community environmental workshops, stalls, festivals and 

schools programs, bush regeneration in Gaerloch Reserve, completion of a Bronte Gully 

Stormwater Feasibility Study, completion of stormwater improvement works at Hunter Park, 

completion of the Business Assessment Program in the Bondi Junction business precinct, 

continued implementation of Council’s Environmental Management System throughout its 

operations and continued maintenance of Council’s gross pollutant traps and kerbside stormwater 

pits. 

Percent completion of activities identified within the 

149, 150 

Integrated Stormwater Management Plan. 

All activities identified within the Integrated Stormwater Management Plan were completed on time 

and within budget. Completed stormwater pollution control activities identified through the 

Integrated Stormwater Management plan include the lease of a suction truck to effectively and 

efficiently maintain road side stormwater pits, as well as the regular maintenance of Council’s gross 

pollutant traps. 


157 

Stormwater and Greywater Feasibility Study. 

Late in 2005 consultants, Storm Consulting, considered a range of options for the integrated 

management of stormwater in Bronte Catchment that would enhance the environmental quality and 

safety of the waterfall, channel, and gully as well as improve the recreational experience for all park 

users. In addition, they assessed the feasibility of stormwater reuse in Bronte Park. Both the 

options provided for stormwater management and stormwater reuse have been funded through the 

environmental levy in later years. Because of the consequences of the drought, the work on the 

stormwater reuse aspect of the project has been brought forward and more work has been done to 

test and examine the detail of potential reuse. This has now reached a stage where it will be 

considered by Council for possible implementation in early 2007. 

Implement Bondi Junction stormwater pollution control 

162 

program in Bondi Junction catchment. 

Completed. Initial audits of all high risk businesses were undertaken in July 2005. Follow-up 

inspections of these businesses were conducted in January and February 2006. These 

inspections revealed that participating businesses achieved 71% of the environmental targets set 

for them through the assessment process. 


155

156 



Water 


Complete the review of and update Council’s Stormwater 

162 

Policy (version 2.1). 

The draft Integrated Water Development Control Plan is currently being reviewed and is scheduled 

for completion in March 2007. 

Business best practice environmental management program 

144, 159, 161 

established and businesses audited in high priority 

catchments. 

The Permanent Wave Business program was launched in the Bondi Junction catchment in May 

2005. The program is a voluntary environmental assessment and education program focused on 

reducing the environmental impacts of Waverley businesses. 

Coordinate Council’s annual Stormwater Festival. 162 

Environmental Services coordinated Council’s annual stormwater festival to coincide with National 

Waterweek from 17 th – 24 th October 2005. Waterweek activities included but were not limited to 

environmental workshops, school visits, water conservation trade fairs and cultural discovery walks 

and rockpool tours. 

Completion of a public place recycling trial at Bronte Beach 162 

The public place recycling trial was rescheduled to March 2007 to avoid high levels of 

contamination over the busy summer period. 

Implement Hewlett Street catchment stormwater pollution 

163 

control program. 

Due to resource constraints, the Hewlett Street program was cancelled. 

Coordinate Council’s Community Stormwater Panel to 

163 

oversee levy expenditure. 

The Community Stormwater Panel met on a quarterly basis in the 2005/2006 financial year. 

Response to environmental pollution incidents. 164 

In the 2005/2006 reporting period, Council received 188 environmental pollution complaints. Of 

these, 92% were actioned within the service standard. 

Number of at source pollution prevention programs run each 

165 

year. 

This year, the Waverley Permanent Wave Business program has focused on at source pollution 

prevention in the Bondi Junction catchment. The program is a voluntary environmental 

assessment and education program designed to work with local businesses to reduce their 

environmental impacts. 80 high environmental risk environmental assessments have been 

completed in Bondi Junction. 

In December 2005, Council launched an education campaign to reinforce Council’s smoking ban 

on the beaches. The ban has significant environmental benefits including cleaner beaches, 

improved water quality and reduced harm on sea life. The education campaign included signage, 

stencilling, beach education blitz days, and media coverage aimed at increasing awareness of the 

smoking ban amongst beach users, as well as establishing a social norm of no smoking on the 

beaches. This education complements the introduction of enforcement of the smoking ban. 

Overflowing bins and waste and recycling placed next to bins are a main cause of stormwater 

pollution. In May 2006, Council commenced a comprehensive education program and began 

offering additional collection services to help residents prevent their household litter from blowing or 

washing into the stormwater system and out to sea. 

Ranger patrols of Bondi Beach Place carried out in 

168 

accordance with the SLA requirements. 

This target was exceeded with greater than 95% being achieved. 




Land/Biodiversity 

Sustainability Indicator 2006 Targets 

Remnant bushland. Maintain 6 hectares. 

Land that is open space 112 hectares. 

Trees planted by Council. 1000 street trees per year. 



29 

• Hewlett St Reserve access and amenity improvements 

adopted. 

• Annual program of works determined. 

Hewlett St Reserve access and amenity improvements complete. 

Annual program of works completed. 

Waverley Tree Management Plan adopted. 33 

The Draft Waverley Tree Management Plan has been edited and late submissions considered. 

Amendments are being undertaken and the document is planned to be put to Council in September 

2006 for adoption 

Number of trees in streets and reserves planted by Council 

33 

each year. 

During the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006, 355 trees were planted in Council’s streets and 

reserves. 

Survival rate of trees planted by Council each year 33 

During the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006, 355 trees were planted in Council’s streets and 

reserves, of which 65 died, giving a survival rate of 82%. 

Actively recruit bushcare volunteers. 33 


Number of native plants planted by Council each year. 33 

A total of 440 plants were planted by volunteers 

Improve community awareness of noxious/ environmental 

34 

weeds. 

There were two community forums highlighting weed issues – Seniors Information Day and World 

Environment Day. 

Develop and implement weed eradication program. 34 

Two successful grant applications for Alligator Weed and Bitou Bush, targeting these weed 

problems were made. Weed assessments are being undertaken as part of Vegetation 

Management Plans for Rodney, Eastern and Diamond Bay Reserves. All available information will 

be collated in 2006. 

Develop Greenlink Strategy and Action Plan. 141, 148, 160, 167 



Improved consideration of sustainability in the development 

140, 176 

assessment process. 

An ESD checklist is currently in draft form. This will enable the evaluation of development 

applications for compliance with Council’s ESD policies. 


157

158 





Percent of statutory requirements or Council requests 

152 

completed within agreed timeframes for new or amended 

planning policies including LEPs, DCPs, Environmental 

Studies and Strategic Plans. 

A new Development Contribution Plan was prepared and began operation in January 2006. 

DCP 1 was reviewed and is being incorporated into the Waverley Consolidating DCP 2006. 

The Waverley Consolidating DCP is being drafted and should be ready for exhibition in September 


In May 2006 Council considered (and refused) a rezoning application for land in Old South Head 

Road Bondi Junction. 


preparation of a LEP, DCP and Public Domain Technical Manual for the BJ Commercial Centre 

And its surrounds. A workshop was held in March 2006 following the preparation of a draft Urban 

Profile. A Structure Plan is currently being prepared which will establish town-planning direction for 

the commercial centre and be the primary component of the second workshop, which is scheduled 

for August 2006. 

The Local Villages Project involves the preparation of a DCP and Public Domain Improvement Plan 

for all commercial centres in Waverley (other than Bondi Junction and Campbell Parade since 

these two centres are already covered by detailed urban design / planning controls). The project 

has completed its public consultation component during the 3 rd and 4 th quarter of the Management 

Plan. 

In February 2006, it was agreed to prioritise the public domain plans for Hall Street in order to 

minimise disruption among the traders since Energy Australia were undertaking works in Hall 

Street. In June 2006, Council resolved to adopt Stage 1 of the Hall Street PDIP in order to begin 

more extensive community consultation and proceed to tender for this work as soon as possible. In 

the meantime, development of the remainder of the Local Villages project is continuing on 

schedule. 

Compliance with directions from State government and 

152 

Council to prepare and amend planning instruments and 

policy as required. 

As a result of the NSW Planning Reforms and a Department of Planning Circular in September 

2005, it was necessary to consolidate all of Waverley Council’s Development Control Plans into a 

single document and repeal DCP’s which no longer have a planning role. The development of 

Waverley DCP 2006 is continuing and with exhibition scheduled for September 2006. 

In December 2005, Council made a submission on the draft LEP template, which was 

subsequently gazetted in March 2006. The Standard LEP will now be the basis for all future LEPs 

and will be used in the preparation of the BJ Commercial Centre LEP. 

In February 2006, the Department of Planning notified Council of the use of LEP Review Panels in 

the LEP preparation process. Amendments are being incorporated into the Council’s LEP 

Preparation Manual. 

In March 2006, Council was notified that changes were made to the existing use rights legislation. 






Complete Comprehensive Bondi Junction LEP and DCP. 

134, 143 

• Integration of best practice social and environmental 

strategies into planning controls. 

• Appropriate balance of commercial retail, tourism and 

residential uses in new development in planning controls. 

• Heritage Assessment Report requirement implemented as 

part of planning controls 











recommendations of the Bondi Junction Heritage Assessment. 

Progressive preparation of environmental policy and plans to 

153, 160 

reflect best practice 

This year, an Asbestos Policy was developed for the Waverley LGA, as well as an Integrated Total 

Water Management Policy which, once adopted, will apply to all new development in Waverley. In 

addition, the current Bondi Junction Commercial Centre Planning Review includes a strong 

sustainability component. 

Progressive preparation and review of built form plans and 

154 

policies to ensure best practice in ESD. 


These include the review of Council’s corporate Environmental Policy, development of an Asbestos 


Savings Actions Plan, drafting of an Integrated Total Water Management Policy, and the roll out of 

the Waverley Council Environmental Management System for which 60 environmental 

management plans have been developed for high environmental risk Council activities since July 

2005. In addition, the Bondi Junction Commercial Centre Planning Review included a strong 


Completion of Environmental Levy funded Bush Regeneration 

162 

project on the Coast Walk. 

The environmental levy funded bush regeneration project involving geotechnical issues 

surrounding weed removal at the base of Wilga Street, Bondi was completed in December 2005. 

Other work included bush regeneration works and weed removal in Gaerloch Reserve, as part of 

the Coastal Walk Bush Regeneration Works extending from Notts Avenue to Tamarama Beach. 


159

160 





Implement the recommendations of the ESD review undertaken by 

163 

the UTS Institute of Sustainable Futures. 

In conjunction with the UTS Institute of Sustainable Futures, Planning & Environmental Services 

completed a comprehensive review of Council’s current built form planning instruments to assess 

their ESD performance. Phase 1 of the project was completed in December 2004. The review 

involved the assessment of 12 Council policies. All recommendations from the review have been 

incorporated into both the Bondi Junction LEP No. 6 amendment and the draft Comprehensive 

DCP. 

Waste 


Per capita domestic waste. 147.06 kg/pp/yr 

Per capita domestic recycling. 202 kg/pp/yr 


Dumped rubbish action strategy for summer period revised and 19, 145, 159, 186 

implemented. 

The dumped rubbish action strategy was reviewed and refined in October 2005. Implementation of 

the revised strategy commenced at the end of November 2005 and continued until the end of 

February 2006. The strategy included additional collections during this period in streets within the 

Bondi Basin area that were identified as being ‘hotspots’ for rubbish dumping. Regular waste 

audits were conducted and regulatory investigation and enforcement undertaken to support the 

program. The aim of the program was to reduce dumped rubbish issues and improve the aesthetic 

appearance of the streets during the high visitation time in the summer months. A total of 137 

tonnes of rubbish was collected from the Bondi basin area during the period 

Beach Litter bins are less than 100% full. 19, 146 

During the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006, beach litter bins were less than 100% full 98% of 

the time. 

Deploy parks maintenance staff to empty beach bins and collect 

20 

shoreline refuse. 

This target was achieved over 2005/2006. 

Daily waste audits of abandoned waste and bins left on streets. 19, 145, 159 

Waste Audits were undertaken by Bondi and Beaches staff and Regulatory Officers at least four 

times per week. This resulted in a marked improvement in businesses complying with waste 

presentation requirements. 

Implement afternoon summer cleaning program. 20 

Summer cleaning regime implemented. This included additional staff resources deployed to Bondi 

basin from November to April. 

Visitor Management Strategy reviewed and updated. 22 

Because of resource issues and competing priorities, work on reviewing the 2002/2005 Strategy did 

not commence until February 2006. 

Roll out of new litterbin casings in Bondi Commercial zone 

26 

completed. 

The roll out of new public litterbin casings in the Bondi Beach Commercial Zone commenced in 

November 2005 and was completed in December 2005, ahead of schedule. 




Waste 


Waste audit on Bondi Beach targeting cigarette butts. 146, 159 

The waste audit on Bondi Beach targeting cigarette butts was undertaken by Council’s Environment 

Officer on 4 February 2006. A 2m x 2m section of sand was audited resulting in 6 butts being 

found. This is a significant reduction from audits previously undertaken n January 2005 – 14 butts 

and January 2004, prior to the smoking on the beach ban – 61 butts. The significant initial drop 

from 2004 to 2005 is attributed to Council’s new beach rake, which has the capability to collect 

cigarette butts. The further 50% reduction from 2005 to 2006 is due to the success of Council’s 

education strategies surrounding the smoking on the beach ban. 

Number of sustainability education programs run by Council each 

149, 164 

year. 

Environmental Services, in conjunction with Resource Recovery and Bushcare have co-ordinated 

10 workshops to improve community awareness on environmental issues. These have included 

Household Water Conservation, Problem Solving with Native Plants, Marine Discovery Walks, 

Gardening with Native Plants, Green Cleaning, Reuse Gardening, Composting / Worm Farming, 

Spotlighting and No Dig Gardening. 

Number of residents participating in environmental education 

149, 164 

programs. 

In the 2005/2006 reporting period, 5152 residents participated in environmental education 

programs, which is an increase from 2590 in 2004/2005. This rise in participation rates occurred 

across all areas of Council’s environmental education program, including community clean ups, 

workshops, energy and water saving retro-fit programs, festivals and school programs. It reflects 

the growth of Councils commitment to environmental education, which this year included the 

appointment of a new environmental education position to implement sustainable transport 

programs such as Walk to School initiatives and the Waverley Family Bike Fair. 

Dumped rubbish inspected for identification for action and 

147, 160, 186 

removed. 

There were a total of 3134 dumped rubbish complaints received during 

the year. 

The removal of reported dumped rubbish is done within the allocated 

time frame 100% of the time. 

Projects delivered on time and budget. 

• Waste Facility Upgrade 

Development application deferred by Council. Property Services now considering management of 

facility 

Bondi Junction newsletter references best practice in waste 

management, recycling, stormwater issues and graffiti 

management. 

The Bondi Junction Newsletter ‘What’s Going On’ featured articles on 

waste management and graffiti removal. An Environment category has 

been incorporated into the Business Awards 

Public Place Recycling trialed in two Council areas 186 

Implementation of a public place recycling program in Bondi Junction has 

been postponed to await the completion of the review of Council's Waste 

Avoidance Resource Recovery Action Plan in December 2006. 

Commercial waste collection as per commercial agreements. 186 

Commercial Waste was collected according to individual contracts with each business. Operations 

were streamlined with new run design to realise economic and environmental benefits. 


177 

180 

161

162 



Waste 


Residential waste collected weekly. 187 

The domestic waste service operated according to schedule. The new run design has continued 

the high standard of service but also allows for efficiencies in time allocation and environmental 

concerns. 

Increase recycling. 187 

The community combined has increased recycling in the vicinity of 2,000 tonnes per annum. 

Council initiatives and education will continue to provide avenues for additional recycling. 

The recycling program has been so successful that to have any further significant increases is 

reliant upon new technology to accept additional material types at the recycling centres. 

Reduce landfill. 187 

The introduction of the new recycling service has resulted in a significant reduction in waste being 

sent to landfill. According to the statistics this was in the vicinity of 2400 tonnes per annum. 

Unfortunately the increase in recycling did not result in the same reduction to landfill. This would be 

the result in the total amount of waste generated in the LGA. 

Scheduled clean up and green waste programs implemented as 

187 

per program. 

Clean up – Target achieved. 

Greens – Target not achieved due to additional volume. 

Respond to residential complaints regarding Resource Recovery 

187 

Services. 

All formal complaint dealt with. 

Air 


Population within 300m of a public transport node transport. All residents to be within 

300 metres of public. 

High pollution days on the regional pollution index Zero 

Trips made by public transport. 633,000 people p/week. 

Commitment to public transport — number of bus shelters. 90 

Number of domestic incinerators operating in Council area. 0 


Bondi Junction public transport access routes improved. 75 


Interchange involving improved signposting and line marking both inside and around the 

interchange together with the installation of a pedestrian barrier fence on the eastern side of 

Grosvenor Street. 



Bicycle Facilities improved. 75 

New bike parking racks have been installed in both the Bondi and Bronte Beach areas. 

Further lockers installed subject to Federal funding from Cycle 

75 

Connect Program. 

In addition, lockers for the use of bike riders have been installed in the Syd Einfeld Drive car park. 




Air 


Implementation of Transportation policy: 

77 

Bus priority measures. 

• Bondi Road. 

• Old South Head Road. 

• Bus Rail Interchange. 

• Oxford Street. 

• Bronte Road 

• Bondi Road 

A proposal for bus priority measures along Bondi Road (clearway on the southern side from 2 - 

8pm Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays during summer months only) was developed and 

approved by the Waverley Traffic Committee. However, Council rejected this proposal at its 

December 2005 meeting. 

• Old South Head Road 

Proposals for bus priority measures along Old South Head Road are currently being developed 

• Oxford Street 

Additional bus priority improvements will be considered as part of the Bondi Junction Traffic and 

Transport Study that is currently underway. 

Bike Plan implemented. 

78 

• Bondi Junction to Bondi Basin and Beach. 

• Bondi Junction connection to Stage 1 route. 

Design plans have been prepared and approved by the Waverley Traffic Committee for Stage 2 

(Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach) of the Waverley Bike Plan except for the Matins Avenue link which 

is currently out for community consultation. 

Tenders have been called for construction and works are due to commence in August 2006. 

Modal shift of trips by car to other forms of transport. 78 

Bus usage data for the 360, 380 & 381 bus routes has been collected 

and this combined with the traffic volume data collected provides 

baseline data for 2005. 

Priority pedestrian improvement and access works. 78 

A plan was developed and implemented for improved pedestrian 

access to the Bondi Junction Interchange involving improved 

signposting and line marking both inside and around the interchange 

together with the installation of a pedestrian barrier fence on the eastern 

side of Grosvenor Street. 

Comprehensive Bondi Junction LEP and DCP: 

134 

• Integration of best practice social and environmental strategies 

into planning controls. 

• Appropriate balance of commercial retail, tourism 

accommodation and residential uses in new development in 









163

164 



Air 






recommendations of the Bondi Junction Heritage Assessment 

Reduced reliance on private car use in Waverley: 

136 

• Investigate the feasibility of mass transit options including 

light rail 

• Report to Council on alternative sustainable transport 

opportunities. 






141,157 



• Develop Greenlinks 














Develop Greenlinks 







Reduced reliance on private car use in Waverley. 151 

See below. 




Air 


Increased use of more sustainable alternative transport 

151 

opportunities 

Following an Inter Department Transport Workshop in November 2005, an officer was recruited in 

January 2006 to implement sustainable alternative transport behaviour change programs. 

Programs developed and implemented to date include a “Walk Safely to School Day” in which 700 

students participated, a “Walking School Bus” at Bondi Public School where children walk to school 

in small groups under the supervision of authorised adults, and the “Waverley Family Bike Fair” 

which attracted 2500 locals in June. A sustainable alternative transport action plan has been 

developed in consultation with Council officers and is due for adoption by Council in September 


Complete identified programs in the Waverley Response to Global 

166 

Warming Action Plan. 

As part of our commitment to greenhouse gas reduction, Council has implemented 100% of the 

programs identified within the Waverley Greenhouse Reduction Action Plan (2003). This year this 

has included the recruitment of a dedicated officer to develop and implement sustainable transport 

behaviour change programs, such as the Walk to School Bus pilot project with Bondi Public School 

and the Waverley Family Bike Fair. Other programs included the distribution of energy saving 

packs to residents at World Environment Day, the continuation of the Waverley Greenlinks project 

to encourage walking and cycling throughout Waverley and the promotion of local car share 

operations. 

Complete Milestone 5 of the Cities Climate Program. 166 

Council completed the fifth and final milestone of the International Council for Local Environmental 

Initiatives (ICLEI) Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) in June 2005. In April 2006, Council signed 

up to the ICLEI CCP Plus program to continue to work towards achieving its local greenhouse gas 

reduction target. 

Non-structural (behavioural change) options to reduce car use. 167 




Public transport information in all marketing and communications. 183 

Public transport information is included in all Bondi Junction marketing communications. 

Directional signage to existing parking reviewed. 183 

Wayfinding strategy complete and being implemented in 2006/2007. 

Participate with C&TS in traffic impact study following Westfield 

183 

opening. 

A report is due on this project in the second part of 2006. 

To participate in the Clean Fleet Diesel Maintenance Program with 

184 

the RTA. 

All programs in EMS adhered to in conjunction with RTA. 

Vehicles replaced in accordance with the Fleet Replacement 

184 

Schedule. 

Target achieved. Schedule maintained. 

To comply with standards set by EPA review 184 

Target achieved. Inspection conducted and improvements implemented. 


165

166 



Social 


Number of affordable housing units. 150 

Unemployment rate. Not applicable. 

Crime rate: 

Not applicable. 

• theft from motor vehicle 

• motor vehicle theft 

• break and enter 

• damage to property 

• steal from retail store 

per 100,000 people. 

Also see our Access and equity Activities which are listed from page 126 - . 


Implementation of Waverley Strategic Plan – including Bondi 

19 

Beach component. 

The directions and strategies of the Bondi Chapter of the Strategic Plan were incorporated into 

Council’s 2006/2010 Management Plan and are being implemented. 

Visitor information, regulation and interpretative signage for 

22, 159 

Beach, Park and Coastal walk installed. 

All visitor information, surf safety and regulatory signs were installed in the Bondi to Bronte coastal 

zone in October 2005 prior to this year's Sculpture by the Sea exhibition. Environmental theme 

interpretive signs and sculptures were installed in November 2005 along the Bondi to Bronte 

Coastal Walk. The Major officially opened both signage projects on 8 December 2005. Both 

projects have been well received by the public. 

Number of affordable and accessible cultural programs at 

34 

Bondi Pavilion including school holiday programs, music and 

arts projects, concerts and exhibitions. 

A total of 61 programs were held at the Bondi Pavilion over the year. The broad range of projects 

and programs held included: 

115 art & craft workshops and 6 performances catered for 2123 participants as part of the 

school holiday programs 


3 after school pottery classes per week were provided for children during each school term and 

six pottery workshops per week (2 for targeted groups) were provided for adults over the year, 

catering for approximately 70 participants per week 

a broad range of classes for preschoolers, children and youth including art classes, ballet, 

literacy, music and movement and school studies theatre groups for youth 

a free Music Industry Seminar for over 300 young people giving participants an insight and 

training in the music industry. This was held as part of the Bondi Wave Youth Music Program 

a series of music tutorials and courses held over 12 weeks for 95 high school students (also 

part of the Bondi Wave program) 

the Musicians in Residence Programs have resulted in: 

production of a CD by the Pavilion Seniors Band (CD launch in September 2006) 

formation and classes for the Seniors Singing Group who now perform for local community 

groups, festivals and fundraising events 

completion of a children’s Sound Sculpture project 

preschool music & CD programs (Sleepover CD) in collaboration with the Waverley Council 

Child Care Centres 

a primary school aged rock band, song writing and recording project. 




Social 


Number of free or concesssional projects and facilities 

34 

provided for disadvantaged groups. (Pavilion). 

See above. 

Number of public events targeting culturally and linguistically 

35, 118 

diverse and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 

communities. 

See information in the Access and Equity Activities section on 

pages 126 and 138. 

Number of public events targeting youth, families, older 

35, 118 

people, and children. 

See information in the Access and Equity Activities section on 

pages 27 – 31. 

Community Planning approach used in all new significant 

37,125, 135 

planning to ensure cross-departmental and community input. 


Strategic Plan, which was adopted during the last quarter of 2005/2006. 

ArtsPlus Plan developed and adopted in conjunction with 

37, 40, 125, 135 

Waverley Strategic Plan and integrated into Management Plan. 

ArtsPlus was placed on exhibition until November 2006. 

Several activities have been integrated into the 2006-2010 Management Plan and this will be 

reviewed in 2006. 

Precinct meetings held and attendance level. 46 

All precincts met a minimum of 3 times throughout July 2005 – June 2006 except South 

Bondi/Watson, which met twice throughout this period. 

Waverley Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan designed and 

80 

implemented. 


Strategic Planning and Environmental Services which will operate as a steering group for the 

project have develop a brief based on a RTA template for selected expressions of interest for this 

project. The plan is expected to focus on the Bondi Junction area initially. 

Availability of mobility parking spaces. 81 




without display of a current mobility parking authority. The number is displayed on all accessible 

car parking signs, and was published in the summer 2005 edition of Waverley in Focus. 

Traffic and Transport Safety Projects implemented: 

82 

• Seven Ways completed 

• Hardy and Murriverie Sts completed. 

Seven Ways completed - Construction commenced in April and all civil works completed by July 

2006. Implementation of footpath paving and soft landscaping due to commence in late 2006 / 

early 2007 following tenders. 

Hardy and Murriverie Streets completed - All works completed in February 2006. 

Investigation and design School zones – Bondi Basin. 82 

- Design plans completed and approved by the Waverley Traffic Committee for school safety 

devices in Macpherson Street ( outside St Catherines) , Blair Street ( outside Galillee), Warners 

Avenue ( outside Bondi Beach Public) and Inverness Street ( outside Clovelly Public) . Works 

commenced in May 2006 and are due to be completed by September 2006. 


167

168 



Social 

Traffic and Transport School Safety. 82 

At least one school is being patrolled each day during the morning 

and afternoon start and finish times. 

In addition, a mobile speed board has been purchased and is 

being used to monitor the speed of vehicles near schools. 

Number of library members. 96 

The total number of registered members as at 30 June 2006 was 33,399. Of these, 27,277 are 

adults, 5,623 children, 351 members of the Home Library Service, and 148 institutions. 

Number of committees receiving specialist support. 109 

Committees receiving specialist support during the period included: Waverley Community and 

Seniors Association, ECHO, EATS, DIRC, Norman Andrews House, Junction House, Randwick/ 

Waverley Community Transport, Bondi Outreach Project and Bondi Youth Accommodation. 

WAVES was provided with extensive assistance with wind up, after the NSW Department of Health 

absorbed the service. 

Staff also provided support to the management committees of Kindamindi, Bondi Beach Cottage, 

Grace Child Care Centre, Bondi Toy Library and each of the five OOSH Services in Waverley. 

Activities included assistance with grant applications, financial management, recruitment, conflict 

resolution and team building, annual general meetings, service review/ business plans for funding 

bodies, client surveys and staff management 

Number of community issues taken up and progressed 

109 

through advocacy, research and community partnerships. 

(people living in domestic squalor, mental health working 

group). 

Staff worked with a variety of groups in pursuing issues of community concern. Significant 

activities undertaken in the year included: 

An extensive advocacy campaign highlighting issues around homelessness in Waverley 

comprising press releases and letters to all State and Federal stakeholders. The campaign 

sought action from relevant agencies including the funding for services to rough sleepers, and 

resulted in dialogue with ICLA, NSW Department of Housing and City of Sydney. 

The development of a strategies to address two issues raised in Council’s Community Safety 

Plan, binge drinking and related violence among young people (15-25), and domestic violence, 

and initiation of the partnerships that will enable their implementation. Funds for 

implementation were sought from the Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Division under 

Council’s Community Safety Plan in November and funds were granted in the last quarter. 

Presentation on affordable housing at the invitation of the NSW Legislative Council in May for 

their inquiry into the Allocation of Social Housing. 




Social 



111 


Multicultural Advisory Committee. 


Eastern Region Local Government aboriginal and Torres 

Strait Islander Forum 

Multicultural interdepartmental committee. 


10 meetings were held during the year. 


The Multicultural Advisory Committee met four times during the year. 

Major Events and Community Safety Committee 

The Major Events and Community Safety Committee met at least once each month (except 

January) during 2005/2006 and met 13 times in total throughout the year. 


The Public Arts Committee met twice during the fourth quarter, making a total of 5 meetings for the 

year. The major issues for discussion included Hunter Park Sculpture Garden, Sculpture by the 

Sea, Bondi Pavilion signage, Waverley Council gateway signage, various potential funding sources 

and schemes, the Lexus prize for sculpture, Waverley seat project, Sculpture by the Schools and a 

review of the Committee roles responsibilities and membership 

Eastern Region Local Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum 

The Eastern Region Local Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum met three times 

during the period. 

Implementation of Youth Safety Protocol. 116 

A review of the implementation of the Bondi Junction Youth Safety Protocol included interviews 

conducted with key stakeholders and other agencies in January 2006 indicated strong “take up” 

rates and positive outcomes. There is evidence that the pro active approach established through 

the development of the protocol has influenced the overall approach to security in Bondi Junction 

with improved confidence, reduced fear of crime, a greater willingness to engage with young 

people, and improved cooperation amongst agencies. This represents a significant achievement 

under Council’s Community Safety Plan. 

The challenge in 2006/2007 will be to ensure the continued usefulness and understanding about 

the protocol through promotion and to include new business and new employees throughout the 

Bondi Junction area in that understanding. 

Percentage of remaining strategies in Community Safety Plan 

117 

progressed. 

At least 20% of the remaining strategies in Council’s Community Safety Plan were progressed in 

the period. Achievements across the year included: 

Launch, promotion and distribution of the Bondi Junction Youth Protocol; implementation of a 

comprehensive campaign promoting safety in celebrations at Bondi Beach over the Christmas/ 

New Year period based on the successful model developed in 2004; and completion of a 

submission to the NSW Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Division, seeking funds to implement 

a second year of projects under the Community Safety Plan. These funds were granted and the 

new project targeting alcohol related crime and anti social behaviour across Waverley will 

commence in 2006/2007 


169

170 



Social 


Number of subsidised rental accommodation places for 

121 

people with an intellectual disability. 

The Waverley Community Living Project (WCLP) achieved its accommodation target, providing 

subsidised accommodation for 6 adults with intellectual disability. 

Four leases were renewed and these tenants celebrated their first anniversary not only within the 

service but also of the 2 two bedroom units provided by Council. 

Project to investigate use of planning controls to deliver better 

125 

provision of aged care accommodation completed. 



Quality assurance activities conducted by each service. 127 

A review of the Meals on Wheels Service (MOW) was completed in November 2005. The MOW 

quality assurance process will be incorporated into the Council wide customer service survey 

strategy to be implemented 2006/2007. Whilst MOW does not currently have a formal QA process, 

there is an in-house QA system in place. This system relies on staff periodically trying meals from 

service suppliers to ensure quality, taste, serving size and appearance. Program staff also 

encourages and acts upon feedback from clients regarding food issues, presentation and options 

for menu choices 

Volunteer Program – number of volunteers. 127 

Meals On Wheels 






Bushcare 


Improve Access MOW Service for CALD Service users. 127 




and expansion of this particular service. Increased contact with other services has also begun 

which has resulted in access to a broader range of meal types for the program menu. Further 

development in networking with other services will continue 

Finalisation of review of MOW services and recommendations 

127 

developed. 

A report exploring issues in demand was completed in November 2005. It recommends: changing 

the name of the service, conducting a targeted campaign aimed at increasing awareness in the 

community of what the service has to offer, establishing partnerships with other HACC agencies, 



Average monthly attendance at Seniors Centre. 128 

The Centre consistently achieved above its target averaging over 1400 attendances per month for 

the final quarter. 


physical activities and low cost health services to people over 50, to HACC clients and CALD 

groups. With support from the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, the Centre 

continued to provide weekly activities and short day trips specifically targeting Waverley’s socially 

isolated residents and frail aged residents (including housie, gentle chair exercise and bus outings). 




Social 


Improve access to Seniors Centre for CALD Service users. 128 

This year the Centre aimed to increase services towards local CALD groups. As a result, new 

monthly Greek social outing tours were put in place whilst continuing to assist the two weekly 


Number of live music events for young people. 129 

Five Bondi Live Youth Music Project (BLYMP) events were held at Bondi Pavilion over the course 

of the year. The events provide a positive outlet for young bands with about 6 performing live to an 



Services with support from Waverley Police. As a part of Youth Week, Bondi Blitz was held next to 

the Bondi Skate Park on 8 April 2006. Organised in cooperation with WAYS, Woollahra and 

Randwick Councils, it involved a professional band, six youth bands, a DJ and a Rap group 

performing for around 1,000 people throughout the afternoon. 

No of RTA sponsored parent courses. 129 


Bondi Beach Strategy. 134 


Develop a DCP and Public Domain Improvements Plans for all 

135, 147 

village centres developed. 

As a result of the NSW Planning Reforms and a Department of Planning Circular in September 

2005, it was necessary to consolidate all of Waverley Council’s Development Control Plans into a 

single document and repeal DCP’s which no longer have a planning role. The development of 

Waverley DCP 2006 is continuing and with exhibition scheduled for September 2006. 

Identify community needs for Looking Good Streetscape 

135 

Improvements Plan 

The improvement works outlined in the Public Place Action Plan have been implemented, this 

included the upgrading of the roundabout at Macpherson Street/ Albion Street; the upgrading of the 

bin casings in Charing Cross and Bondi Road; and the weed removal program. Further 

improvements will be incorporated to complement Council’s strategic village enhancements. 

Public Domain Improvement Plans for Bronte Commercial 

135, 147 

Centres DCP adopted. 

The Bronte Commercial Centre DCP was adopted as an Interim Policy in July 2005 pending the 

preparation of the Local Villages DCP and Public Domain Improvement Plan (PDIP). The 

McPherson Street/Lugar Street Bronte Village Public Domain Improvement Plan was adopted in 

April 2006 and tender documents drafted in June 2006. 

Revised DCP for Multi-Unit Housing. 137 

DCP 1 was reviewed and is being incorporated into the Waverley Consolidating DCP 2006. 

The Waverley Consolidating DCP is being drafted and should be ready for exhibition in September 


Review of Dwelling House DCP No.2. 137 

See above 

Review of s.94 system as a result of new legislation. 137 

A new Development Contribution Plan was prepared and began operation in January 2006. 

Update Affordable Housing Manual. 137 


Social Plan, including an extensive community profile was completed in this last quarter of 

2005/2006 and is due for exhibition in the next quarter. 


171

172 



Social 


Review State Government policies/strategies impacting on 

138 

local affordable housing sector. 



Use planning mechanisms to promote the development of a 

138 

broader range of affordable housing types in Waverley. 

See comment above. 

Waverley Heritage Study - identifies heritage items and 

138 

conservation areas which contribute to the heritage 

significance of the Waverley LGA. 


in September 2005. The WHA was publicly exhibited from October to February 2006. A Heritage 

Review panel is currently being organised to assist in the assessment of public submissions prior to 

reporting to Council. 

Improved knowledge, understanding, awareness and 

138 

appreciation of Waverley’s heritage. 

In April 2006 the Waverley Heritage awards were conducted with Awards in the Contemporary 

Design category and the Heritage Conservation category. A total of 19 submissions were made for 

this year’s Heritage and Design awards. 

Update Housing Needs Data. 140 


Social Plan, including an extensive community profile was completed in this last quarter of 

2005/2006 and is due for exhibition in the next quarter. 

Units of housing provided. 140, 156 

A total of 48 units of special needs housing was maintained throughout the period including 46 

units under the older person’s housing program (WHOP), and 2 units allocated to the Waverley 

Community Living Project for people with intellectual disability 


141 





Correspondence between Waverley Council, Sydney City and Canada Bay Council has taken 

place during the last quarter to develop an Inner Sydney Transport Working Group. A status report 

















Social 


Review of all heritage items and conservation areas every five 

years. 

153 


in September 2005. The WHA was publicly exhibited from October to February 2006. A Heritage 

Review panel is currently being organised to assist in the assessment of public submissions prior to 

reporting to Council. 

Identify, preserve and enhance characteristics which 

contribute to the heritage significance of the Waverley LGA. 

See comment above. 

153 

Improved knowledge, understanding, awareness and 

153 

appreciation of Waverley’s heritage. 

In April 2006 the Waverley Heritage awards were conducted with Awards in the Contemporary 

Design category and the Heritage Conservation category. A total of 19 submissions were made for 

this year’s Heritage and Design awards. 

Nett dwelling completions. 

Target achieved. 

155 


156 

• Median rental figures in Waverley. 

Median rental figures in Waverley have been monitored quarterly for the purposes of clause 18 

assessments and SEPP 10 referrals. Median rentals have been increasing marginally each year, 

however the increases have been consistent over the last few years. 

Undertake an environmental evaluation survey of Waverley 

residents. 

161 

The Waverley Who Cares About The Environment Survey was conducted in September 2005. 500 

Waverley residents participated. 

Deliver environmental workshops for Waverley residents. 163 

In the 2005/2006 reporting period, 5152 residents participated in environmental education 

programs, which is an increase from 2590 in 2004/2005. This rise in participation rates occurred 

across all areas of Council’s environmental education program, including community clean ups, 

workshops, energy and water saving retro-fit programs, festivals and school programs. It reflects 

the growth of Councils commitment to environmental education, which this year included the 

appointment of a new environmental education position to implement sustainable transport 

programs such as Walk to School initiatives and the Waverley Family Bike Fair. 

Graffiti Removal Policy and Strategy adopted and 

implemented. 

Graffiti Policy adopted by Council in November 2005, implementation is underway. 

174 

High level of cleanliness in the public domain. 180 

Service Level Agreements are in place with regular reporting. A satisfactory level of community 

satisfaction demonstrated in Community Survey undertaken in 2005/2006. 

Community satisfaction with cleanliness of the public domain. 

Baseline survey conducted 2005 with satisfactory response from community 

180 

Implement Public Place Recycling Program. 180 

Implementation of a public place recycling program in Bondi Junction has been postponed to await 

the completion of the review of Council's Waste Avoidance Resource Recovery Action Plan in 

December 2006. 

Community satisfaction with public place amenity and public 

open space. 

Community satisfaction with public place amenity and public open space. 


173

174 



Social 


Distinct point of difference or unique selling proposition for 

180 

Bondi Junction. 

100% of marketing material has reinforced the Bondi Junction brand in accordance with the Bondi 

Junction style guide. 

Implement the Bondi Junction Marketing Strategy. 181 

Editorial in Sydney Morning Herald and Financial Review featuring advantages of doing business in 

Bondi Junction. Linking the City to the Sea publication distributed to business throughout the year. 

Maintain a high profile for Bondi Junction in the investment 

181 

community. 

See above. 

Establish distinct identity for individual precincts in Bondi 

181 

Junction. 

Oxford Street West and Waverley Street Mall brands developed and launched 

Targeted Tenanting Strategy adopted by local Real Estate 

181 

Agents and property owners. 

Implemented - moving annual vacancy rate 8.4%. 

Number of events in Bondi Junction. 182 

See events information in Access and Equity Activity reporting under various target groups. 

Community participation in the design and enjoyment of 

182 

events in Bondi Junction. 

Community participation increased from 12 to 15 community groups or individuals. 

Number of youth friendly activities in Bondi Junction. 182 

The Bondi Junction Youth Protocol was launched in the Oxford St Mall on 26 July 2005 in the 

afternoon to maximise youth and community participation. Over 200 people attended the launch 

with Marisa Ingleton, a member of the Bondi Junction Youth Safety Working Party, MC for the 

event, which featured music by several young people including rap, DJ, country and western, and 

reggae. 

Special guests included the NSW Minister for Transport, representatives of the NSW Attorney 

General’s Department, local MPs, Waverley’s Mayor, the Waverley Area Police Commander and 

members of the Sydney Roosters football team. Also launched at the event was a three panel 

mural by WAYS promoting the Protocol which now hangs permanently alongside the ramp from the 

Mall to the Bus Rail Interchange 

Number of streets with improved footpaths in Bondi Junction. 182 

Oxford Street West upgrade complete. 

Bondi Junction Technical Manual reviewed. 182 


preparation of a LEP, DCP and Public Domain Technical Manual for the BJ Commercial Centre 

and its surrounds. A workshop was held in March 2006 following the preparation of a draft Urban 

Profile. A Structure Plan is currently being prepared which will establish town-planning direction for 

the commercial centre and be the primary component of the second workshop, which is scheduled 

for August 2006. 

Night time events in Oxford Street Mall to increase passive 

182 

surveillance. 

Rock the Kasbah held in September 2005 and night-time market held December 2005. 

Number of restaurants trading after 6pm in the Mall. 182 

Two Mall businesses trade regularly after 6pm. 

Wayfinding Strategy complete in Bondi Junction. 183 

Project completed. Wayfinding strategy complete. 


Council Sustainability 




Energy use by Council. 1,261,171 kW 

Paper use by Council. 2,784,400 A4 sheets. 

Type of paper used for printing: 

Class 1 

Class 2 

Class 3 

Class 4 

Class 5 

Class 6 

Percentage of Council’s 6 cylinder vehicles using reduced emission 

fuels. 


0% 

30% 

10% 

19% 

20% 

0.7% 

100% of six cylinder 

motor vehicles to be 

dual fuelled. 

Percentage of LPG use in dual fuel Council vehicles. 80% 


Assist with implementation of energy reduction projects with PES 

71 

on Council buildings. 

Council’s Business, Properties and Services Division worked with our Environmental Services 

Division and our Public Works and Services Department to ensure good environmental outcomes 

in Council properties. 

Progressive preparation of environmental policy and plans to 

139, 148 

reflect best practice. 





Percent of Council Sustainability Indicators exhibiting positive 

148 

improvement each year. 

In the 2005 State of the Environment Report, 14 of 26 sustainability indicators or 54% exhibited 

positive improvement. 

Percent of SoE recommendations implemented each year. 148 

Almost all of the recommendations made in Council’s 2001/2004 Comprehensive State of the 

Environment Report have been implemented, including the extension of an environmental levy 

beyond 2006, roll out of a new waste system, consultation with Darug Tribal Aboriginal Corporation 

and the La Perouse Aboriginal Land Council in the preparation of Council’s Plans of Management 

and other relevant Council projects and serious exploration of the use of planning controls to effect 

the loss of residential care in Waverley. 

Number of Environmental Management Plans developed for Council 149, 164 

activities each year. 

Since June 2005, 60 environmental management plans have been developed for high 

environmental risk Council activities, including its Resource Recovery, Maintenance and 

Construction, and Public Place Cleansing activities. 

The development and implementation of these plans, as part of Council'’ environmental 

management system, ensure that Council'’ operations meet environmental best practice 

Percent of Council staff participating in EMS training. 149, 164 

In the 2004/2005 reporting period 81 staff participated in EMS training. In 2005/2006 a further 188 

Council staff attended training, representing a 45% increase in participation rates. 

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Reduction in number of pollution incidents from Council operations 149, 164 

each year. 

In the 2005/2006 reporting period, three pollution incidents occurred as a result of Councils 

operations. This reporting period established the baseline against which future performance will be 

measured. 

Successful implementation of actions identified in the Waverley 

149, 165 

Water Conservation Strategy. 

Council developed its Water Conservation Strategy in response to a mandatory requirement for 

local governments to develop Water Saving Action Plans as directed by the NSW Department of 

Energy Utilities and Sustainability (DEUS). Council’s strategy was one of the first such plans be 

approved by the Minister. 100% of the actions identified in the strategy for implementation this 

year were completed. Actions included the installation of water saving fixtures in most of its coastal 

public amenities blocks, as well as rainwater tanks in Council’s three childcare centres and one 

early childhood centre. These tanks reduce portable water consumption and provide practical 

demonstration projects to the community. This year Council was also successful in obtaining grant 

funding to install groundwater irrigation tanks in Waverley and Barracluff Parks to irrigate the parks 

sustainably. 

Reduction in water consumption from Council facilities and in the 

149, 165 

community. 

Council’s water consumption has been drastically reduced from 134, 042 kl in 2004 to 80, 846 kl in 

2005 due to both the introduction of Level 2 water restrictions in June 2004 and Level 3 water 

restrictions in June 2005 and the implementation of water saving measures by Council. In this 

time, the Waverley community consumption was reduced by over 500,000 kl, a significant 

achievement. 

Response to environmental pollution incidents. 150 

In the 2005/2006 reporting period, Council received 188 environmental pollution complaints. Of 

these, 92% were actioned within the service standard. 

Complete identified programs in the DEUS Energy Smart Business 

150, 166 

Program. 

Council has implemented 100% of the programs identified in the DEUS Energy Smart Business 

program. This achievement was recognised by DEUS in November 2005 with a Gold Award to 

Council for completing its stated milestones. 

Progress this year included the purchase of 25% of our energy requirements from alternative green 

energy sources (including solar, wind, hydro, and landfill gas) in five of our corporate buildings, the 

extension of a Street Lighting Improvement to install more energy efficient globes and fixtures, a 

trial of solar powered parking meters, and the continuation of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) 

trial in Council heavy fleet vehicles in partnership with the Australian Greenhouse Office. 

Reduction in energy consumption and greenhouse emissions from 150, 166 

Council facilities and in the community. 

Preliminary analysis indicates that Council’s energy patterns and greenhouse emissions are 

trending down. Through its involvement in the ICLEI CCP and CCP Plus programs, and scheduled 

energy audits, additional energy saving resources will continue to be identified and implemented. 

Percent of new relevant policies addressing ESD issues and 

153 

principles. 










Percent of current relevant policies reviewed annually to ensure 

153 

compliance with ESD principles. 


These include the review of Council’s corporate Environmental Policy, development of an Asbestos 


Savings Actions Plan, drafting of an Integrated Total Water Management Policy, and the roll out of 

the Waverley Council Environmental Management System for which 60 environmental 

management plans have been developed for high environmental risk Council activities since July 

2005. In addition, the Bondi Junction Commercial Centre Planning Review included a strong 


Progressive preparation and review of built form plans and policies 154, 166 

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Percent of Council Sustainability Indicators exhibiting positive 

160 

improvement each year. 

In the 2004/2005 State of the Environment Report, 14 of 26 sustainability indicators, or 54%, 

exhibited positive improvement. 

Percent of SoE recommendations implemented each year. 160 

Almost all of the recommendations made in Councils 2001/2004 Comprehensive State of the 

Environment Report have been implemented, including the extension of an environmental levy 

beyond 2006, roll out of a new waste system, consultation with Darug Tribal Aboriginal Corporation 

and the La Perouse Aboriginal Land Council in the preparation of Council’s Plans of Management 

and other relevant Council projects, and serious exploration of the use of planning controls to effect 

the loss of residential care in Waverley. 

Prepare Council’s annual State of the Environment Report. 160 

The annual State of the Environment Report was completed in September 2005 

Assist Waverley schools to comply with the Department of 

163 

Education and Training Sustainable Schools program 

Council’s Sustainable Schools Challenge, which involved environmental audits and performances 

at participating schools in Waverley. 

Number of Environmental Management Plans developed for Council 

164 

activities each year. 

Since June 2005, 60 environmental management plans have been developed for high 

environmental risk Council activities, including its Resource Recovery, Maintenance and 

Construction, and Public Place Cleansing activities. 

The development and implementation of these plans, as part of Council'’ environmental 

management system'’, ensure that Council operations meet environmental best practice. 


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Annual Report 2005-2006 - Waverley Council

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