Pittwater Council Annual Report - Pittwater Council - NSW ...

Supporting and Connecting our CommunityChurch Point Masterplan and upgraded facilitiesThe Council worked with the community over an 18-month period between2007 and early 2009 to develop a masterplan for the Church Point Reservearea. The plan proposes dedicated parking for offshore residents through auser-pays system, improved landscaping and upgrades to the Church Pointwharf with moorings, plus a kiosk/café at the wharf.Improvements to North Narrabeen rock poolA new walkway and railing to provide safe access to the rock pool wascompleted in mid 2008. A new sewage holding tank and concrete accesssteps to the amenities building were also installed. In addition, extensivegrooming of the cliff face at the rear of the building has been completed toimprove its stability.Improvements at BayviewAfter the adoption of the masterplan for Bayview Reserve in December 2008the upgrade of the reserve will create safer access to the reserve, througha slip road off the main access. A sea wall and walkway is being builtat Rowland Reserve, plus improved landscaping and seating in BayviewReserve. New lighting has also been installed at the Bayview Tennis Club,and a pedestrian bridge to Pittwater High School from Winnererremy Bay.Waterview Reserve, Mona ValeThrough a partnership with two adjoining property-owners, the Councilwas able to create a new reserve in 2009 in Mona Vale called WaterviewReserve. The reserve was created through the sale of part of the formerroad reserve, which was then converted into a small public park suitablefor wedding ceremonies and family picnics.Kitchener Park MasterplanBetween 2008 and 2009 the Council developed a masterplan for KitchenerPark at Mona Vale. The plan includes a regional skate park, landscaping toimprove sightlines and safer access from Barrenjoey Road. Its adoption willenable the sourcing of funds to improve facilities.Northern Beaches Youth OrchestraPittwater is a proud supporter of the Northern Beaches Youth Orchestra. Theorchestra is a not-for-profit organisation for young musicians on the northernbeaches. August 2008 was the orchestra’s first performance. Pittwater, Warringahand Manly Councils have pledged funds to the orchestra for three years.Volunteers AwardsThe Council hosted two events to recognise Pittwater’s volunteers between2008-2009. A record number of entries were received for the Volunteer of theYear Awards held in May 2009, which recognised volunteers in emergencyservices, the arts, environment, community services, surf lifesaving and youth.24/7 Film Festival for young film-makersAlong with Mosman, Manly and Warringah Councils, Pittwater held free filmmakingworkshops during August 2008. The 24/7 Festival is for young filmmakersaged 12 to 24 to produce a film within 24 hours no more than 7 minuteslong.The festival concluded with showings at various cinemas on the northernbeaches and in Mosman during September 2008.Pittwater Youth ForumCouncil hosted a Youth Forum in June 2009 with the theme ‘good for me, goodfor the environment’. The event involved 200 Year 9 and 10 students from fourPittwater high schools. One of the aims of the forum was to motivate the studentsto participate in an energy challenge by implementing energy-saving practicesat their schools.Community EngagementIn 2008 the Council adopted a community engagement policy and a communityengagement officer was appointed to widen consultation with the public onmajor projects. Social networking tools such as Twitter and Google Groups wereintroduced in 2009 to attract the views of younger residents. The Council alsoappointed five Community Reference Groups in 2009. The aim is to develop astronger level of trust with the community57