| We want community infrastructure that responds to the changing needs of the Bayside community |
Goal 1 Infrastructure
- 11 new or upgraded female friendly sporting pavilions with improved disability access
- 37 new or upgraded playgrounds
- A major upgrade to the Sandringham Library and planning underway to build a new facility in Highett
- 4 additional basketball courts
- 12 outdoor netball courts
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| We want to choose our preferred mode of safe and convenient transport. We want Bayside to be more easily accessed on foot and on bike, and road users to consider the safety of others when sharing the road network |
Goal 2 Transport
- Improving cyclist and pedestrian safety by upgrading high-risk zones on the Bay Trail
- Implement the Integrated Transport Strategy
- A network of well-connected bicycle routes
- An advocacy action plan for better bus routes and commuter parking
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| We want homes that are close to services, facilities and transport, and suit our stage of life. We want development that is sensitive to neighbourhood character |
Goal 3 Housing and neighbourhoods
- Promotion of Councils' planning and urban design objectives through advocacy
- Delivery of an effective and efficient planning process that facilitates certainty for applications and objectors and encourages compliance with development controls
- Identification and pilot of new policy and process options to strengthen discretionary controls for activity centres
- Delivery of an updated Housing Strategy addressing housing affordability. current growth projections, residential development and neighbourhood character objectives
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| We want to continue to enjoy access to Bayside's foreshore, beaches, parks, gardens and bushlands and to have quality facilities and infrastructure within public space that promotes sustainability |
Goal 4 Open space
- Secure 4 hectares of new open space in Highett
- Increased investment in enhanced open space and foreshore
- Encourage the planting of local indigenous vegetation
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We want to be environmental stewards, taking action to protect and enhance the natural environment for future generations
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Goal 5 Environment
- Protection of the unique ecological and environmental value of Ricketts Point
- Reduction of the Bayside community's waste footprint
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2020
- Improved management of stormwater and water quality
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| We want a vibrant local economy that reflects the skills and diversity of the Bayside community |
Goal 6 Local economy and activity centres
- Development and delivery of the Dendy Street Beach Masterplan to improve visitor access to Dendy Beach
- Upgrades to Sandringham Village and the Beaumaris Concourse
- Address graffiti and tagging on property and infrastructure
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| We want to be supported and engaged to live an active and healthy lifestyle |
Goal 7 Community health and participation
- Implement the Wellbeing Plan to make measurable improvements in the health of our community, including children, families, young people and older adults
- Improved gender equity in decision making in the community
- Prepare for the reforms in the aged care and disability sector
- Improved opportunities for volunteering
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| We want effective stewardship of Council resources |
Goal 8 Governance
- Continue to ensure the long term financial sustainability of Council
- Improve Council's community engagement
- Build our customer first culture that provides flexible and online service options
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PDF, 2.66MB) outlines the outcomes of the 2020 review of the Council Plan.