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GriffithCommunityStrategic Plan

ProductionThe GS2030 - Griffith Community Strategic Plan was prepared by Griffith City Council

EnquiriesFor information about this document contactGriffith City CouncilPh: 02 6962 [email protected]

Published ByGriffith City Council1 Benerembah StreetPO Box 485Griffith NSW 2680www.griffith.nsw.gov.au

© December 2011

contentsWhat is Growing Griffith 2030? 4

The history of Growing Griffith 2030... 5

An introduction to our community 8

Our Community’s Vision for Our Future 10

Vision Statement 11

Our Community’s Values 12

Leadership 13

Love the Lifestyle 16

Valuing our Environment 19

Growing our City 22

Where the plan fits 26

From where the information came 29

Griffith’s Future

Griffith is a leading regional centre, embracing its

diversity while nurturing a happy, healthy and resilient

community, today and into the future.

Growing Griffith 2030 is a community strategic plan to capture the vision of the Griffith community and list the key goals we, as a community, would like to achieve. This important community document is a blueprint for the cooperative management of our city’s growth and sustainability.

It has been developed as a result of the NSW Government’s introduction of the Local Government Amendment (Planning and Reporting) Act 2009 which was assented to on 1 October 2009 that created what is now known as the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework (IP&RF).

The new framework recognises that communities do not exist in isolation and that they are part of a larger natural, social, economic and political environment that influences and shapes their future direction.

Neither do council plans exist in isolation – land use and infrastructure planning produces social, environmental and economic outcomes, and vice-versa – they are connected.

This framework encourages councils to draw various plans together, to understand how they interact and to get the maximum leverage from their efforts by planning holistically for the future of the community.

The specific aims of the framework are to:

• improve integration of various statutory planning and reporting processes undertaken by councils as required by the Local Government Act 1993, the Department’s Guidelines and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 • strengthen councils’ strategic focus • streamline reporting processes • ensure that the Local Government Act 1993 and the Integrated Planning and Reporting Guidelines support a strategic and integrated approach to planning and reporting by local councils.

(Reference, Division of Local Government, NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet, April 2010)

This document has been prepared following consultation with the members of the Griffith Community across a period of two years using a variety of methods and was informed by elements from existing and draft strategic documents of Griffith City Council and other organisations within the Local Government Area. 4

What is Growing Griffith 2030

A full list of consultation processes and methodologies appears at the end of this document while links to documents consulted in the preparation of this plan appear as appendices in the online version of this document.

Growing Griffith 2030 is a strategic plan which brings the City’s vision into existence. While Growing Griffith 2030 is a document that Council is required to prepare under the Local Government Act 1993, it is not a document solely for Griffith City Council. It is a plan for all who live and work within the Griffith local government area to create a sustainable, thriving community.

Growing Griffith 2030 is a blueprint for the cooperative management of our City’s growth and sustainability. It has been developed with reference to existing strategic plans including the New South Wales Government’s NSW 2021 Plan and the Commonwealth Government – through the Regional Development Australia - Riverina Regional Plan 2010-2015.

The resultant Growing Griffith 2030 is the initial step of the community’s vision for a sustainable future for this community, incorporating the principles of social justice and ecologically sustainable development.

Griffith City Council defines ecologically sustainable development as:

“Development that meets current social, economic, cultural and environmental needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”

(Griffith City Council, 2010, Environmental Sustainability Strategy)

This concept of sustainability evokes a “triple bottom line” approach to sustainability and recognises that we need to link development, protection of the environment and social performance in order to manage ecosystems and natural resources essential for fulfilling our basic standards of life.

These principles also helped to develop the core themes or pillars of Griffith 2030 – Love the Lifestyle, Valuing our Environment and Growing our City - with the inclusion of a further theme based on Civic Leadership – Leading by Example.

Growing Griffith 2030 has also been developed using the principles of social inclusion as outlined in the organisation’s adopted Community Engagement Strategy (August, 2010). Growing Griffith 2030 will be based on the social justice principles of access, equity, participation and rights.

These principles have steered the development of this Community Strategic Plan and helped to ensure it reflects the community’s aspirations and needs.

The history of Growing Griffith 2030...

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While the legislative framework for integrated planning and reporting is relatively new in New South Wales, Griffith City Council has been working towards the process for many years.

In preparing this current plan, Council referred to those documents that had already been developed using the concept of integration.

Those key background documents for formation of this plan are: 9 Griffith City Council Corporate Plan (1997) 9 Griffith Growth Strategy – GS 2030 (2000) 9 Griffith Community Action Plan (2010) which included:

• A review of Cultural Revival and the previous Social and Community Plan • Development of a Crime Prevention Plan • Alignment with the local Wiradjuri Community Working Party’s Aboriginal Social Action Plan

Growing Griffith 2030 is central to what we do as a whole community in that it:• Defines the long-term vision our community is working towards• Sets out the priorities for reaching that vision• Sets out principles and values that will guide our community• Provides a long-term structure to define what will be done

As such, Growing Griffith 2030 is the primary document for our community’s future direction and actions. It forms the basis for the planning and delivery of services, not just by Griffith City Council but by Federal and State government agencies, non-government agencies, community groups and individuals.

The key elements of this planning framework are:• Growing Griffith 2030 – The most important strategic document that provides broad based objectives and strategic directions for the whole city, not just Council’s operations.• The Resourcing Strategy - which details the long-term financial plans, asset management plans and workforce planning. All these plans will be based on Council’s Customer Services Plan that identifies the level of service to be delivered by Council.• The Griffith City Council Delivery Plan - Council’s four-year delivery program containing actions derived from Growing Griffith 2030.• The Operational Plan- a resource allocation plan which will contain the annual budget, works program and defined measures. Growing Griffith 2030 and its underlying plans such as the long term financial plan and Customer Service Plans will be the main drivers in the formation of the yearly program/plan. It will identify all of Council’s services and

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the key initiatives to be delivered over the financial year.• The Annual Report – will provide an overview of the City’s progress towards the vision. The Annual Report will publish data on the objectives and indicators in Growing Griffith 2030 and Council’s Delivery Plan to track progress towards achieving the vision of a thriving and sustainable city.• End of Term Report – this document will be prepared at the end of each Council four-year term to provide an overview of the progress of the community against the priorities and strategies outlined in Growing Griffith 2030.

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Planning Framework

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Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation – the largest nation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. Griffith City Council recognises the position of Aboriginal people in the history and growth of Griffith and its surrounding villages. As such, Council acknowledges the Wiradjuri people as the traditional owners of the land and pays respect to Wiradjuri Elders past, present and future.

Griffith City Council also acknowledges the contribution made to this community by the many and diverse cultural groups that have greatly contributed to the social and economic wealth of this region.

The people of Griffith place great significance on the friendliness and sense of family and community that is frequently exhibited by those who live and work within this city. The people of Griffith demonstrate generosity, support, compassion, integrity and resilience. They value our community’s diversity, employment opportunities and the overall environment of Griffith as well as value for money, quality of products, honesty and opportunity.

An introduction to our community

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We’ve got your number!

The vision we have for the future of Griffith is to live in a community that recognises and celebrates the myriad of cultures that enrich the fabric of our society. This community will be one that nurtures itself and its future generations by building on existing employment opportunities as well as expanding local education and health facilities. The overarching aim is to have a happy, healthy and resilient community.

How is this going to be achieved?This vision will be achieved through the implementation of the strategies based on the four core themes of Growing Griffith 2030. Those themes are:• Leading by example• Loving our lifestyle• Valuing our environment • Growing our city

These themes are clearly interwoven and impact upon each other. They are the cornerstone for our community’s progress and success. Civic leadership is a key pillar to establishing an ecologically sustainable future embracing the principles of social justice. As such, it is integral to the ongoing prosperity of our community today and in the years ahead.

In order to develop our vision it is critical we understand the core systems and processes shaping and impacting Griffith.

The core systems are: The local, regional and international trade and industries Our community and lifestyle Our environment, best defined by our catchment ecosystem The current (and future) assortment of infrastructure and servicesThe core processes shaping and impacting Griffith are: Availability of water Economic activities (value adding activities) Cultural diversity and social justice issues Infrastructure delivery and maintenance State and Federal government policies

Our Community’s Vision for Our FutureGriffith is a leading regional centre, embracing its diversity while nurturing a happy, healthy and resilient community, today and into the future.

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Overall, it is the people of our community, the cohesion and the big family atmosphere that makes us unique from the rest. It is important our vision contains quality of life, prosperity and connectivity

Vision Statement

The community’s vision for Griffith is captured in this simple statement:

“Griffith is a leading regional centre, embracing its diversity while nurturing a happy, healthy and resilient community, today and into the

future.”

While Growing Griffith 2030 is a long-term document for the future of our community, it is important to have tangible, measurable milestones for the short-term. Achieving these objectives will confirm that Council has moved forward with its plan to deliver appropriate services to the community as well as engaging stakeholders to deliver those programs that are not Council’s responsibility but are essential to the community’s wellbeing.

As local government moves in four-year cycles, due to the timing of local government elections, the milestones within this document will set-out those goals Council intends to achieve by the year 2016. The Plan will then be revisited for the community to determine whether we are on track with the existing plan or whether we need to review and amend some of the key objectives and strategies that have been outlined in this document.

Milestones have been set as Short – less than two years, Medium – three to five years and Long – more than five years.

Griffith is a leading regional centre, embracing its diversity while nurturing a happy, healthy and resilient community, today and into the future.

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Our Community’s ValuesOur community provides a “fair go” for all within Griffith by acknowledging, planning for and delivering initiatives to meet the diverse needs of our people.

Our community values underpin the direction we will take to achieve the vision we have set. These same values will guide the way we work together as a community to ensure the outcomes we are striving for will be met. To help guide the course for the community, those elected to represent the community will follow Council’s key corporate principles highlighted in the following paragraphs. These principles will be used to measure all Council’s activities.

Evidence-based We will ensure decisions are based on clear evidence and information.

Sustainability We will take care that our community’s growth is ecologically sustainable to provide for future generations.

Social Justice and Equality We will ensure that services delivered to our community are appropriate, relevant and accessible. In doing so, we will strive to improve everyone’s ability to access new and existing services by developing ways to include those with a diverse range of needs from mobility issues to language concerns, from cultural groups to those faced with socio-economic barriers.

Accountability Through this process we will make ourselves answerable to the communities and the people of Griffith.

Participation We will actively involve the people of Griffith to share in the work of planning the future of Griffith.

Communication We will keep everyone in Griffith informed of and seek their views on what we are doing.

Partnership We will work together with the community and other partners in business and government to achieve our vision for Griffith.

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Griffith City Council staff and elected representatives will act as a conduit between the community and other tiers of government to lobby and advocate for the delivery of services to the local community. Council, with assistance drawn from community input, will co-ordinate those responses to ensure that adequate resources and services are available to make certain the community’s goals are achieved.

Goals• To engage in an integrated planning framework that ensures a sustainable future for Griffith and its community.• To engage with the community and others in decision making and planning.• To collaborate with partners.• To be a respected, professional and accountable organisation.• To encourage community wellbeing and safety.

Suggested strategies to meet Civic Leadership Objectives (C1-7)

Some of the things Our Community said it Wanted

Objective Strategy – How do we achieve thisTimeframe – S (short-term ie first two years), M – (medium-term, 2-5 years), L – (long-term, 5 years and beyond) Unless otherwise stated, all activities are ongoing.

Key Stakeholders

9 Accountability 9 Communication at the

right level 9 Respond in a timely

fashion 9 Provide consistent

messages to the community

9 Council should have a ‘Whip’ someone who ensures all elected representatives are well prepared before meetings

C1 - Provide clear and transparent communication to the local community on matters in which it is concerned.

S - Develop and implement a range of effective communication processes incorporating traditional and emerging technologiesS - Educate staff and community on the processes of Council’s adopted Community Engagement StrategyS- Adequately resource communication and engagement processes throughout the organisationS - Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements on communicationS - Ensure agenda and relevant information is reviewed prior to meetings

• Griffith City Councillors and staff • Media outlets• Community and Business organisations

Leadership

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9 Listen to community’s needs – the whole community not just the squeaky wheels. Involve others in decision making process. Councillors to be better prepared for their roles

C2 - Be well informed about current issues that impact our community.

S - Utilise a Community Reference Panel and existing community groups to garner information about relevant issuesS - Regularly review local and national mediaS - Council and committee agendas and minutes are prepared and distributed in a timely fashion in electronic and printed form

• Griffith City Councillors and staff • Media outlets

9 Nurture young leaders 9 Identify and work with

diverse community to encourage involvement in community governance

C3 - Mentor and support potential leaders from diverse backgrounds and age groups to ensure adequate community representation.

M - Community Reference Panel be used as a ‘training ground’ for civic officeM - Develop mentoring processes to encourage and guide involvement in Local Government activitiesS - Youth Advisory Committee to hold half-yearly forums with other young people from the community to discuss and debate relevant youth issues

• Griffith City Councillors and staff • Community and Business organisations• Education facilities• NSW Government• Commonwealth Government

9 High visibility – be seen leading.

9 Lead on issues that impact the community, eg MDBA plan, private hospital, social inclusion

C4 - To advocate on behalf of the community with State and Federal authorities.

S - Actively engage with State and Federal agencies/governments to develop and maintain ongoing dialogue on issues of local importanceS - Develop strategies to positively impact in the areas of education, health, employment, community safety, infrastructure, transport and housingS - Provide support and assistance, where possible, to organisations wishing to deliver services and programs locally to address identified needs, such as the Community Working Party’s Social Action Plan

• Griffith City Councillors and staff • Community and Business organisations• NSW Government• Commonwealth Government

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9 Councillor numbers 9 Communication with

community

C5 - To provide a governance role in the continuous development of the City of Griffith.

S - Respond to issues within the endorsed Service Level AgreementsS - Ensure accountability measures are in place and adhered to

• Griffith City Councillors and staff • NSW Government

9 Source external funding 9 Better promote the

area

C6 - To partner with organisations to facilitate the delivery of required services to the Griffith community.

S - Identify opportunities for external funding for projects and programs that will positively impact the local communityM - Invest in and implement the strategies identified by the Strengthening Basin Communities Project

• Griffith City Council organisation and Councillors• NSW Government• Commonwealth Government• Griffith Interagency

9 Communicate with community

C7 - Integrate the core themes to ensure realistic and achievable goals are set.

S - Provide adequate resources to plan and monitor activities and strategies across the organisation and the community

• Griffith City Councillors and staff • NSW Government• Commonwealth Government

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Love the Lifestyle

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Our community welcomes and celebrates the diverse cultural mix that has greatly contributed to the initial and continual growth of this City. Our community provides a range of opportunities to enjoy life and culture and has access to a range of education, housing, employment and health options.

Goals• To encourage and facilitate community wellbeing and safety.• To develop and promote diversity.

Suggested strategies to meet Lifestyle Objectives (L1-8)



Key Stakeholders

9 Scenic Hill walking trails

9 Beautifying Cocoparra 9 Shade 9 Parking issues in CBD 9 More cycle paths 9 Better public transport 9 Somewhere people can

feel safe 9 Improving the entrances

to Griffith at Yoogali

L1 - Create accessible and safe, liveable places.

M - Implement the strategies of the Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan.S - Develop and implement the strategies of the Hands Off Griffith Community Crime Plan (in development)S - Finalise and implement the recommendations of the Playground Strategy and Plans of Management for Parks and ReservesL – Further develop and implement the strategies of the Griffith Community Action Plan 2010 in partnership with State and Federal government agencies

• Griffith City Council• NSW State Government• Commonwealth Government• Community organisations and business operators

9 More cycle/footpaths 9 Public toilets 9 Provide safe and

appropriate measures for skateboarding

L2 - Provide, maintain and monitor safe assets, facilities and services.

M - Review the passive surveillance provided by CCTV throughout the Central Business DistrictS - Develop and implement a detailed asset management and replacement programS - Implement the strategies of the Hands Off Griffith Community Crime Plan (in development)

• Griffith City Council• NSW State Government • Commonwealth Government• Community organisations

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9 Education options 9 Health, mental health

and private health options 9 Youth facilities – more

activities to keep kids off the streets

9 More cycle paths

L3 - Develop partnerships to grow health and educational services and facilities.

S - Continue support of existing Memorandum of Understanding between Charles Sturt University and the NSW Riverina Institute of TAFES - Continue support of existing medical students programs. M - Council to play an active role in ensuring the establishment of improved medical and health facilities and servicesM - Provide access to opportunities for self-education and improved well being using new technology eg internet access widely available at a range of locations, such as Library

• Griffith City Council• NSW State Government • Health and allied health service providers• Youth service providers• Non-government agencies• Community organisations

9 Parks and gardens should be more child friendly

9 A multi-purpose community facility

9 Youth facilities and employment opportunities

9 Support the City Band 9 Develop arts and

cultural opportunities 9 Youth activities, such as

an under-age night club, paintball, ice-skating, theme parks etc.

L4 - Plan and provide a suitable range of sporting, recreation and cultural facilities.

S - Implement the actions of the Griffith City Council Playground Strategy including Plans of Management for public reserves/parksM - Maintain and improve recreational facilities eg: parks, Lake Wyangan, Skate ParkS - Encourage increased utilisation of existing recreation and sporting facilities by regularly maintaining existing infrastructureM - Investigate options to plan and develop facilities and services to meet the needs of the whole community – including young, ageing, low-socio economic and diverse community groups

• Griffith City Council• NSW Arts• Western Riverina Arts Board• NSW State Government• Commonwealth Government • Community organisations

9 Access to affordable childcare

9 Access to more health services

9 Develop Lake Wyangan’s fishing capacity

L5 - Utilise facilities and services for optimal participation.

M - Provide and promote accessibility to existing services and facilities, including sporting, education, employment and cultural activitiesM - Promote pathways into alternative education and training where appropriateM - Promote the benefits of life-long learningS -Work with relevant agencies to establish support and mentoring through out of school hours programs

• Griffith City Council• NSW State Government• Non-government agencies• Commonwealth Government

9 Develop arts and cultural opportunities

9 Establish a multi-purpose community facility

9 Encourage volunteering and promote volunteering opportunities

9 Acknowledge and honour diversity

9 More facilities for seniors – housing, medical, entertainment

L6 - Integrate cultural and community groups and address issues faced by minority groups.

S - Promote the implementation of Ethnic Affairs Priority Statement programs throughout the communityS - Deliver diversity awareness training and support to new arrivals and communityM - Support the implementation of first language education where appropriateS - Support the delivery of English language classesM - Develop projects and programs that actively address the incidence of bullying across the communityM - Promote the social and community benefits of volunteering

• Griffith City Council• NSW State Government• Commonwealth Government• Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW• Education providers• Griffith Business Chamber• Community organisations

9 Acknowledge and honour diversity

9 La Festa to be bi-ennial 9 More activities for the

elderly 9 Increase promotion of

Griffith

L7 – Promote, celebrate and build on our cultural diversity and cosmopolitan identity.

S - Encourage participation in established activities celebrating community diversityM - Successfully deliver externally funded programs designed to increase community engagement by those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communitiesS - Increase and improve promotion of existing arts and cultural events and facilities

• Griffith City Council• NSW State Government• Commonwealth Government• Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW• Community Organisations• Western Riverina Arts Board• Riverina Regional Tourism

9 Improve community safety

L8 - Acknowledge and be responsive to issues which have an impact upon the community’s wellbeing and harmony.

M - Maintain and build on current programs being delivered by local agencies and CouncilM - Support parents by increasing opportunities to access information and education on the role of parentingS - Implement the strategies of the Hands Off Griffith Community Crime Plan (in development)S - Support parents by increasing access to quality child careM - Increase awareness of existing support services and programsS - Establish and promote an on-line process for information gathering and dissemination to address community safety issuesM - Establish and promote Seniors Watch to help elderly people to maintain independent living optionsS - Principals of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design are incorporated into all local planning instruments

• Griffith City Council• NSW State Government• Commonwealth Government• Community organisations • Business operators

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Valuing our Environment

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Our community values the natural and built environment; it values history and the efforts of those who have helped to create this community. This section of Growing Griffith 2030 represents a shared vision of sustainability among Griffith City Council and the community. Furthermore, it highlights the Griffith community’s concern for the environment and their willingness to preserve and protect it so it will be enjoyed by future generations.

Goals• To improve the ecological sustainability of Griffith’s local environment. • To preserve and enhance the natural and built environment.• To develop and follow best practice in environmental management.

Suggested strategies to meet Environmental Objectives (E1-12)



Key Stakeholders

9 Council should be more active in planning for life without water (in case it happens)

9Water use has a very high priority and the community needs to continue this focus

9 The community can lead by example with low use water gardens

E1 - To reduce consumption and loss of water.

SM&L - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for waterS – Develop and implement a detailed asset management and replacement program for water infrastructure

• Griffith City Council • Community• Business• Murrumbidgee Irrigation• NSW Government• Commonwealth Government

9We could study recycling more

9 Planning needs to begin for a possible future without water in Griffith

E2 - To increase reuse/recycling of wastewater and stormwater.

S, M&L - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for waterS – Develop and implement a detailed asset management and replacement program for sewerage

• Griffith City Council • Community • Business Operators• NSW Government• Commonwealth Government

9Water tastes/smells/looks unappealing

E3 -To protect and enhance water quality.

S,M & L- Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for waterS – Develop and implement a detailed asset management and replacement program for water


9 Council should be more proactive in climate change issues

9 Use less energy, plant more trees and recycle

9 Council must be a role model in adaptation to new energy sources

E4 - To reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

M & L - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for energy, air and climate change

• Griffith City Council • Community • Business Operators

9 Reduce smoke related to agricultural burning

9 Reduce odour from wineries during vintage

E5 – To improve air quality by reducing exposure to air pollution.

M & L - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for energy, air and climate change


9 Consider the impacts of poor planning and placement Council can send a clear message to the community about its wishes to control our growth with minimal impact to the surrounding areas

E6 – To minimise the environmental, social and financial costs of new development.

M & L - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for land and the built environmentS - Provide development assessment and building certification services to the Griffith Community


9 Natural environment should be looked after better

9We have an asset that many metro areas don’t have: land and space. If we can manage those two and design the City around our longer term needs, we will set a solid platform for future generations

E7 – To preserve our natural and built heritage for future generations.

S & M - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for land and the built environment


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9 Improve farming methods

E8 – To improve sustainable land use.


• Griffith City Council • NSW Government• Commonwealth Government

9 Increase the capacity of residents to walk and cycle

E9 – To plan effectively and consider health issues within planning and sustainable development frameworks.



9 Natural environment needs to be looked after better

9 Need to plant more trees

9 Become carers of the natural environment by assisting in maintenance of Scenic Hill and natural vegetation sites

E10 – To improve biodiversity by preserving and protecting existing biodiversity.

S & M - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for biodiversity


9 Encourage community members to value the natural environment and also consider others

9 Community attitude is the main barrier. Not enough people seem to genuinely consider the need to have a lesser impact on our natural environment and resources

E11 – To ensure and maintain the conservation of the natural environment.

S, M & L - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for biodiversity


9 Council should support Clean Up Australia Day and promote civic pride

9 Council must be a role model in waste management

E12 – To deal with waste more effectively, including using it as a resource.

M - Implement the Griffith City Council Environmental Sustainability Strategy’s action plan for waste


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Growing our City

Griffith has a strong local economy that draws on, but is not completely reliant upon, an agricultural base. Our community provides opportunities for its young people to pursue their chosen career and education options at a local level, while attracting skilled and professional workers from other areas.

Goals• To develop our vibrant regional city.• To ensure a balance between commercial and social infrastructure development.• To enhance access to and from our city, as well as mobility within the region.

Suggested strategies to meet Development Objectives (D1-9)



Key Stakeholders

9 More shops 9 Two or three storey

mall 9 Private hospital – high

priority

D2 - Develop Griffith as a centre of choice for trade, business, health, recreation and employment.

S - Advocate for the early installation of National Broadband Network in the Griffith LGAS - Ensure development is planned and strategic, incorporating principles of sustainability and triple bottom line of being financially, socially and environmentally measuredS, M & L - Advocate for access to improved health and allied health services through face-to-face and e-health processesS, M & L - Increase local access to further education optionsS, M & L - Promote the value of tourism and its economic benefits to the community

• Griffith City Council • Community and Business organisations• NSW Government• Commonwealth Government

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9 Special development packages for new businesses wanting to relocate to the city

D1 - Attract and develop new value-adding industries.

S & M - Encourage the establishment of diversified industriesS - Advocate for the early installation of National Broadband Network in the Griffith LGAS - Improve the physical appearance of city and village entrancesS & M - Encourage planned development in Griffith LGA villages and the wider regionM - Promote opportunities for small businesses to establish in our communityM - Fill vacant commercial space and consider the location of shopping centresS - Invest in and implement the strategies identified by the Strengthening Basin Communities Project


9 Rail link to Wagga, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne.

9 Second airline carrier with competitive prices

9 Railway freight yard needs to be moved

D3 - Develop Griffith as regional transport hub and inter-model transport centre.

M - Relocate freight terminal from Central Business DistrictS - Improve facilities at existing Griffith transport infrastructure, ie: airport, bus interchange, railway station


9 Put bike tracks off the road and on a bike path, put them all around town, down the main street, town to Hanwood, town to Yoogali and up to Pioneer Park. Also BMX track at the showground

9 New paths around the city for people to walk

D4 - Maintain and develop public roads, paths, cycleways and transport corridors.

M & L - Develop and implement a detailed assets management and replacement program for roads, paths, cycleways and transport corridorsM - Extend and improve kerb and guttering in the CBDL - Install path/cycleways in residential areasL - Install path/cycleways to connect suburbs and villages.M - Improve and maintain street lighting in residential and central business areasM - Design and complete construction of the Memorial Park Carpark


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9 Plan for a possible future with less reliance on water in Griffith

D5 - Provide infrastructure in partnership with service providers.

S - Advocate for the early installation of National Broadband Network in the Griffith LGA.M – Investigate and provide options to Implement Strengthening Basin Communities Project strategies.S – Construct appropriate accommodation for the delivery of additional health services.S – Recommit to the Memorandum of Understanding between GCC, Charles Sturt University and NSW Institute of TAFE – Riverina to expand tertiary education options delivered locally.


9 Plan for a possible future with less reliance on water in Griffith

D6 - Develop policies that encourage sustainable growth.

S, M & L - Ensure development is planned and strategic, incorporating principles of ecological sustainabilityM - Progress the development of the new Griffith Cemetery to incorporate elements to accommodate the diverse cultural groups within our communityM - Implement the strategies identified in the Land Use PlanM - Provide a suitable livestock marketing centre to facilitate the buying and selling of livestock


9 New housing developments need to have wider streets

D7 - Promote Griffith as a “centre of excellence”.

S - Develop and sufficiently resource a cross-organisational marketing and promotion strategy that presents a unified and cohesive image of GriffithS, M & L - All new developments comply with the existing and future development strategies

• Griffith City Council• Community and Business organisations• NSW Government

9 Airport terminal needs upgrading

9 Freight terminal needs to be moved from CBD

D8 - Develop “easy access links” with key regional and capital centres (eg: Rex link to Melbourne).

M - Relocate freight terminal from Central Business District.S - Improve facilities at existing Griffith transport infrastructure, ie: airport, bus interchange, railway station


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9 Crematorium as a priority at the new cemetery

9 Facilities at Yenda Park need to be upgraded – eg: Toilet block, pathways etc.

D9 - Establish social and commercial infrastructure for the betterment of community wellbeing and natural resource management.

M - Improve local access to affordable and appropriate housing – through rental or purchase optionsL - Investigate the development of an outdoor pool facilityS - Maximise community support for tourism by increasing awareness of how community interaction is central to the quality of experiencing the local region.S & M - Maintain and improve services to villages and rural areas of Griffith LGAM - Facilitate the development of a multi-purpose community centre that provides for all cultures and ages and incorporates a range of facilities ie: meeting rooms, office space, wet areas, family friendly.S - Implement the actions of the CBD Enhancement StrategyS - Ensure buildings are accessible in accordance with disability access requirements


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Where the plan fits

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In preparing the Community Strategic Plan, there is a requirement by local Councils to consider State government plans along with any relevant State or regional draft plans and strategies.

The following matrix sets out where the objectives of Growing Griffith 2030 fit within the context of NSW 2021 and RDA Riverina’s Regional Plan 2010-2015

Leading by Example (C1 - C7)

Objective NSW 2021 – A plan to make NSW Number One

Regional Development Australia – Riverina NSW Regional Plan 2010-2015

C1 - Provide clear and transparent communication to the local community on matters in which it is concerned

Goals 31 and 32 Goal 4

C2 - Be well informed about current issues that impact our community

Goal 32 Goal 3

C3 - Mentor and support potential leaders from diverse backgrounds and age groups to ensure adequate community representation

Goals 24 and 27 As Above

C4 - To advocate on behalf of the community with State and Federal authorities

Goals 1, 2, 26 and 30 Goals 4 and 5

C5 - To provide a governance role in the continuous development of the City of Griffith

Goals 31 and 32 Goal 3

C6 - To partner with organisations to facilitate the delivery of required services to the Griffith community

Goals 7 - 21 Goals 1 to 5

C7 - Integrate the core themes, to ensure realistic and achievable goals are set

Goals 1 – 32 Goals 1 to 5

Love the Lifestyle (L1 - L8)



L1 - Create accessible and safe, liveable places.

Goals 5, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24, 32

Goals 3 and 4

L2 - Provide, maintain and monitor safe assets, facilities and services.

Goals 16, 18, 19, 20 and 21 As Above

L3 - Develop partnerships to grow health and educational services and facilities.


L4 - Plan and provide a suitable range of sporting, recreation and cultural facilities.

Goal 27 Goal 3

L5 - Utilise facilities and services for optimal participation.

Goals 10, 14, 15, 20 and 24 As Above

L6 - Integrate cultural and community groups and address issues faced by minority groups.


L7 – Promote, celebrate and build on our cultural diversity and cosmopolitan identity.

Goals 23 to 27 Goals 1, 3 and 4

L8 - Acknowledge and be responsive to issues which have an impact upon the community’s wellbeing and harmony.

Goals 15, 16, 18, 24, 25 and 32

Goals 3 and 5

Valuing our Environment (E1 - E12)



E1 - To reduce consumption and loss of water. Goals 19, 21 and 22 Goal 2

E2 - To increase reuse/recycling of wastewater and stormwater.

Goals 19 and 22 As Above

E3 -To protect and enhance water quality. Goal 21 As AboveE4 - To reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Goal 22, 23 and 29 Goal 4

E5 – To improve air quality by reducing exposure to air pollution.

As Above As Above

E6 – To minimise the environmental, social and financial costs of new development.

Goal 13, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 29

Goals1 and 4

E7 – To preserve our natural and built heritage for future generations.

Goals 22, 23, 24, 26 and 27 Goals 1 to 4

E8 – To improve sustainable land use. Goals 22, 28 and 29 Goal 1E9 – To plan effectively and consider health issues within planning and sustainable development frameworks.

Goals 11, 20, 22, 23 and 29 Goals 1, 2, 3 and 5

E10 – To improve biodiversity by preserving and protecting existing biodiversity

Goals 22 and 29 Goal 2.

E11 – To ensure and maintain the conservation of the natural environment.

As Above Goal 2 and 4

E12 – To deal with waste more effectively, including using it as a resource.

Goals 20, 22 and 23. Goals 1 and 2

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Growing our City (D1 - D9)



D1 - Develop Griffith as a centre of choice for trade, business, health, recreation and employment.

Goals 3, 4 and 20. Goals 1, 3 and 5

D2 - Attract and develop new value-adding industries.

Goals 3, 4, 14, 27 and 29 Goal 1

D3 - Develop Griffith as regional transport hub and inter-modal transport centre.

Goals 3, 4 and 10 Goals 1 and 4

D4 - Maintain and develop public roads, paths, cycleways and transport corridors.

Goals 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 22, 24 Goals 4 and 5

D5 - Provide infrastructure in partnership with service providers.

Goals 3, 4, 10, 19, 20, 21, 30

As Above

D6 - Develop policies that encourage sustainable growth.

Goals 20, 27 and 29 Goals 2, 4 and 5

D7 - Promote Griffith as a “centre of excellence”.

Goals 3, 6, 12, 15 and 22 Goals 1, 2, 4 and 5

D8 - Develop “easy access links” with key regional and capital centres.

Goals 4, 7 and 19 Goals 1 and 3

D9 - Establish social and commercial infrastructure for the betterment of community wellbeing and natural resource management.

Goals 3, 12, 20, 24, 30 and 32

Goals 3 to 5

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From where the information came

Community supplied comment – (reproduced in full in supplementary documentation):Community Workshops – Oct/Nov 2010Local Government Week 2011 Schools CompetitionGrowing Griffith Community Tree – Griffith City LibraryCommunity Workshops – Feb/Mar/Apr 2011On-line Forums – Sep/Oct/Nov 2011Marian Catholic College Year Nine Workshop – Nov 2011

Reference Documents – links to documents included in online information at www.griffith.nsw.gov.au

• 10 Big Ideas for Murray Riverina – NSW Business Chamber• Are We There Yet – Griffith Cultural Plan 2007-2012 – Griffith City Council• Art Gallery Strategic Plan 2009-2013 – Griffith City Council• Australia Street Art Gallery Strategic Review 2006 – Griffith City Council• CSU Regional development report – Charles Sturt University• Draft Griffith Regional Theatre Strategic Plan 2011 – Griffith City Council• Financial Management Plan Water & Sewer – Final – Griffith City Council• Griffith Airport Master Plan (PDF) Final adopted copy – Griffith City Council• Griffith Airport Business Plan – Griffith City Council• Griffith Airport Development Strategy – Griffith City Council• Griffith City Council Bicycle Plan – Griffith City Council• Griffith City Council Corporate Plan 1997 – Griffith City Council• Griffith Local Environmental Plan 2002 – Griffith City Council• Griffith Pioneer Park Museum Draft Plan – Griffith City Council• Griffith Strategic Business Plan Water & Sewer – Griffith City Council• Griffith Tourism Business Plan 2011-2012 – Griffith City Council• Growing Griffith 2030 (8 December 2008) – Griffith City Council• Growth Strategy 2030 Review (Draft) – Griffith City Council• Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan Vol 1 & 2 – Griffith City Council• Land Bank Strategy – Final Draft – Griffith City Council• Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority Action Plan – Murrumbidgee CMA• NSW 2021 – NSW State Government• Public Art Strategy final – Griffith City Council• RDA – Riverina Regional Plan 2010-2015 – Regional Development Autralia• Strengthening Basin Communities – Griffith Report

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