Agenda of Community and Culture

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Committee Reports

Item: COM001-19 Community Grants Program 2019-2020

Author: Community Development Officer, Cultural Services

Directorate: Community and Culture

Matter Type: Committee Reports

Recommendation;

That Council approve the 2019-20 Georges River Council Community Grants program and timetable.

Executive Summary

1. Council holds an annual program of Community Grants funding that enables Council to partner with community groups to help meet identified community needs, as outlined in the Georges River Council Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028.

2. This report outlines the proposed delivery plan and draft timetable for the 2019-20 Community Grants program across two grant rounds.

3. The Grants, Donations and Sponsorship Policy was adopted by Council on 27 August 2018 and includes the Program Objectives, Eligibility Criteria and Assessment Process for the Community Grants Program.

4. The Community Grants Assessment Panel makes recommendations to Council in regard to the prioritisation of successful grantees and the amount of funding allocated to each applicant in the Community Grants program.

Background

5. The Georges River Community Grants Program allocates funds to meet program objectives and address priority community needs as identified in the Georges River Council Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028, under Section 356 of the Local Government Act in an effective and equitable manner, based on the individual merits of each request.

6. The 2019-2020 Community Grants Program will commence in July 2019 and will be held across two rounds with a total of $400,000 in Council grants funding available to the community, pending approval of the draft 2019-20 budget.

7. Council received a grant of $60,000 from South East Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) in January 2019 to undertake a partnership grant funding program, Doing it Differently (DID), with SESLHD and Calvary Health Care Kogarah in 2019-20. It is proposed to incorporate these funds into Council’s recurrent Community Grants program to provide additional opportunities to fund targeted projects addressing loneliness and social isolation in local communities experiencing significant disadvantage.

8. Both SESLHD and Georges River Council have a commitment and responsibility to improve community health and wellbeing. The DID grants program aligns with the strategic priorities of both SESLHD and Council: the SESLHD Journey to Excellence 2018-2021 strategy and SESLHD Equity Strategy include “community wellbeing and health equity” as a priority for action. Building social capital and more connected, inclusive communities are key strategies to addressing these community measures. Additionally, Georges River Council is working towards making more connected, inclusive, cohesive and vibrant communities, as evidenced in Pillar Five of the Georges River Council Community Strategic Plan (GRC CSP) 2018-2028: A Harmonious and Proud Community with Strong Social Services and Infrastructure. Council is committed to working across government and with the community to ensure that “the community is safe and healthy” (Goal 5.5, GRC CSP).

9. Through the DID program, community members are empowered to participate through preparatory local information forums explaining the grant process; attend a free workshop; complete a short and simple one-page application form; and attend a “speed-dating-pitch-your-project” night where the DID panel hears directly from shortlisted applicants about their project ideas.

10. The DID panel will be comprised of representatives from each partner organisation. The Panel will be responsible for shortlisting and selecting projects against set criteria within the $40,000 allocation endorsed by the Georges River Council Community Grants Assessment Panel.

11. Phase One evaluation of the DID program includes the collection of data on project reach, social capital measures and quality improvement data. Phase Two evaluation will include a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods, including a pre- and post-intervention survey which includes demographics, social capital indicators and a validated wellness metric tool (the internationally recognised Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale) to measure wellbeing. The Phase 1 report for Doing it Differently with SESLHD and Bayside Council is attached to this report. SESLHD will provide Council with similar academically rigorous review and reporting documentation for this phase of the DID grant program.

Round One

12. Round One of the Community Grants Program will open on Monday 5 August 2019 and close on Monday 2 September 2019. The Community Grants Assessment Panel will meet on Tuesday 1 October 2019 to review and assess applications. The recommendations of the Community Grants Assessment Panel will be tabled at the Community and Culture Committee on Monday 14 October 2019, for approval at the 28 October 2019 Council meeting. The Grants Presentation will be held on an evening in early November 2019.

13. Round One of the Community Grants Program has three categories:

i. Vibrant Georges River – Major Programs for projects that establish arts and cultural programs of significance and create opportunities for local residents to participate in cultural activities. Grants of up to $25,000 are available for projects implemented over 2 years. This component injects funds into the community to implement Councils’ Cultural Strategy, Create Georges River.

Value: $60,000 (or 15% of the total Community Grants budget).

ii. Capacity Building Grants – Community Development for grants to assist in the delivery of community programs to meet identified community needs. Grants of up to $10,000 are available and may be for programs or assets and equipment.

Value: $100,000 (or 25% of the total Community Grants budget).

iii. Doing it Differently Grants – a new grants program developed in partnership between Georges River Council, South East Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) Health Promotion Service and Calvary Health Care Kogarah. Using the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach and harnessing the expertise of all three partners, Doing it Differently (DID) aims to build healthy, strong, connected and inclusive communities and improved community health and wellbeing amongst our most vulnerable communities. DID has been successfully piloted in the Bayside Council area, and this is the first time Georges River Council and Calvary Health Care will partner with SESLHD to deliver the program in the Georges River local government area.

Value: $40,000* (or 10% of the total Community Grants budget).

*Partner contributions from SESLHD of $40,000 and Calvary Health Care of $20,000 will provide a total of $100,000 in grant funds to the local community for Council’s investment of $40,000 in this program.

14. SESLHD Health Promotion Service will also contribute an additional $20,000 as part of their $60,000 grant supplied to Council. These additional funds will be allocated towards community training, Asset Based Community Development workshops and administration costs of implementing the Doing it Differently program.

15. A total of $260,000 in funds will be available to community organisations in Round One of the Community Grants Program, pending approval of the draft 2019-20 budget.

Round Two

16. Round Two of the Community Grants Program will open on Monday 10 February 2020 and close on Monday 9 March 2020. The Community Grants Assessment Panel will meet in April 2020 to review and assess applications. The recommendations of the Community Grants Assessment Panel will be tabled at the May 2020 Community and Culture Committee, for approval at the May 2020 Council meeting. The Grants Presentation will be held on an evening in early June 2019.

17. Round Two of the Community Grants Program has two categories:

i. Connected Communities – Major Programs for projects that will result in more connected communities through the Georges River local government area, contribute to a more vibrant welcoming and inclusive local community and reduce social isolation and loneliness in the community. Grants of up to $25,000 are available for projects implemented over 2 years.

Value: $100,000 (or 25% of the total Community Grants budget).

18. A total of $200,000 in funds will be available in Round Two of the Community Grants Program, pending approval of the draft 2019-20 budget.

Summary of Communities Grant Program

19. Enclosed is a summary of the proposed 2019-20 Community Grants program.

	Round One	Round Two
Category area 1	Vibrant Georges River: Major Programs	Connected Communities: Major Programs
Grants conditions	Up to $25,000 per applicant, acquitted over 24 months	Up to $25,000 per applicant, acquitted over 24 months
Category area 2	Capacity Building Grants: Community Development	Capacity Building Grants: Community Development
Grants conditions	Up to $10,000 per applicant, acquitted over 12 months	Up to $10,000 per applicant, acquitted over 12 months
Category area 3	Doing it Differently Grants (partnership program)	-
Grants conditions	Up to $10,000 per applicant, acquitted over 18 months	-
Value of total grants awarded	$260,000	$200,000
Grants open	Monday 5 August 2019	Monday 10 February 2020
Grants close	Monday 2 September 2019	Monday 9 March 2020
Community Grants Assessment Panel	September 2019	April 2020
Council endorsement	October 2019	May 2020
Grants Presentation	November 2019	June 2020

Financial Implications

20. Within the Georges River Community Grants Program 2019-20 budget allocation of $400,000, pending approval of the draft 2019-20 budget.

21. An additional $60,000 was granted to Council from South East Sydney Local Health District in January 2019, to be carried over to the 2019-20 financial year for funding of the Doing It Differently grant component in Round One of the 2019-20 Community Grants Program.

Community Engagement

22. Community engagement was conducted including: a Community Grants Show and Share event on 31 August 2018, and ongoing evaluation of Council’s Community Grants Programs received from successful grants recipients. Additional ongoing consultation will continue to take place through information sessions, grants workshops and through the assessment of previous grantees’ grant reports and acquittals.

File Reference

D18/271737

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment ⇩1

Doing it Differently Phase 1 Report SESLHD and Bayside Council

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Item: COM002-19 Tender for the Construction of the New Oatley West Childcare Centre at 66 Mulga Road Oatley - s94 Funds

Author: Manager Project Delivery

Directorate: Assets and Infrastructure

Matter Type: Committee Reports

Recommendation

(a) That under Section 178 (1) (a) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Council accept the tender that is recommended for T18/060 Tender for the Construction of the New Oatley West Childcare Centre as outlined in the confidential attachment.

(b) That the General Manager be authorised to sign the Contracts with the preferred Contractor on behalf of Council.

Executive Summary

1. The purpose of this report is to advise Council of the results of the tender process completed in accordance with Part 3, Division 1, Section 55 and Section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the Tender for the Construction of the New Oatley West Childcare Centre at 66 Mulga Road and to seek resolution from Council on entering into a Contract with a successful Tenderer to appoint as the Principal Contractor to carry out the proposed contract works.

2. This report explains the background for Council to decide if it wishes to enter into a contract with the entity recommended as the Principal Contractor. The report details the tender process supporting the recommendation for Council’s consideration, with the confidential matters being contained within the confidential attachments.

Background

3. In May 2018, 66 Mulga Road, Oatley was purchased by Council following the meeting of Council on 23 April 2018. The Mulga Road property was procured for the purpose of building a childcare centre in order to expand Council’s childcare services to the community.

4. A subsequent resolution of Council NM059-18 from 23 July 2018 Council Meeting resolved:

That the General Manager prepare a report on the next steps in the development of the newly acquired property at 66 Mulga Road, Oatley for a childcare centre and that the report be submitted to the Community and Culture Committee for consideration, in conjunction with a community engagement and communication plan for the new childcare service.

5. A report outlining next steps for the construction of the new Childcare Centre was tabled at the Community and Culture Committee on 12 November 2018 where it was resolved:

(a) That Council note the proposed next steps in the development, construction and delivery of 66 Mulga Road, Oatley as a new Georges River Council childcare centre to open to the public in January 2020

(b) That Council note the attached community engagement and communication plans for the project.

(c) That Council approve the allocation of funds from the Repealed Hurstville Section 94 Community Facilities Plan, up to the value of $ 4 million, for the construction and fit out of the Mulga Road, Oatley West Childcare Centre.

6. In accordance with the Council resolutions, Council Officers proceeded with the Tender for the Construction of the New Oatley West Childcare Centre.

7. The scope of works for the new Oatley West Childcare Centre includes:

a) demolition and safe removal of the existing building and plants on the site;

b) supply, installation and construction of a new multi-storey childcare centre and associated civil works;

c) excavation of any rock and soil to enable an underground carpark;

d) supply, installation and construction of an underground carpark;

e) landscaping and outdoor play areas; and

f) commissioning of all the works.

8. Tender documentation was then prepared for the Construction of the New Oatley West Childcare Centre at 66 Mulga Road.

9. The Director Assets and Infrastructure appointed a Tender Evaluation Committee for the Tender prior to advertising, and all tender documentation was reviewed by the Manager Project Delivery prior to issuing.

10. Tender documentation included:

a. RFT T18/060 – Construction of the New Oatley West Childcare Centre at 66 Mulga Road

b. General Conditions of Contract Incorporating AS 4000 - 1997 (as amended)

c. Returnable Schedules

d. Scope of Works and Technical Specifications

e. Architectural Specifications and Drawings

f. Engineering Specifications and Drawings

g. Geotechnical Survey and Report

11. The Tender Evaluation Committee determined the Tender Evaluation Criteria prior to advertising of the tender. The essential criteria and mandatory criteria was determined as follows:

Essential Criteria

1. Best value for money

a. Price and trades break-up in accordance with the provided Bill of Quantities; and

b. Schedule of hourly rates

2. Demonstrated capacity and technical ability to carry out the works

a. Specific experience and expertise in similar works;

b. Company profile; current commitments for main and sub-contractors ; and

c. Plant and equipment available to complete the works.

3. Demonstrated managerial and technical capability, qualifications, experience

a. Quality experience and quality references of the Tenderer;

b. Nominated site personnel CVs and previous work history; and

c. Nominated sub-contractors CVs and previous work history with the Tenderer.

4. Capacity to achieve the program

a. Proven capacity to meet deadlines;

b. Program shows critical paths and detailed tasks required to achieve deliverables for the project; and

c. Sequencing of the works.

5. Proposed methodology

a. Traffic and pedestrian management plan;

b. Storage of materials and disposal of waste (including potential asbestos)

c. Appropriate systems and procedures to comply with all applicable WHS and environmental obligations

Mandatory Criteria:

Insurances:

a. Public Liability min. $20M;

b. Workers Compensation; and

c. Comprehensive Vehicle(s) Insurance.

12. T18/060 Tender for Construction of the New Oatley West Childcare Centre at 66 Mulga Road was advertised in the Sydney Morning Herald and Tenderlink on 16 October, 17 October and 20 October 2018.

13. The tender closed at 10am Thursday 15 November 2018 in the presence of the Tender Opening Committee. Six (6) were received via Tenderlink from the following companies:

a. Brilliant Lifts Australia Pty Ltd

b. Lanskey Constructions Pty Ltd

c. Lloyd Group Pty Ltd

d. Midson Construction

e. Momentum Built Pty Ltd

f. Rock Build Developments Pty Ltd

No late submissions were received.

14. The Tender Evaluation Committee individually assessed the submission, and met on 20 November 2018, 5 December 2018 and 24 January 2019 to review the submissions and seek any clarifications. Details of the Tender Evaluation Committee and these meetings are provided in the confidential attachment.

15. The Tender Evaluation Committee completed the tender assessments and the evaluation process and identified a tender that represents best value for money.

16. The Tender Evaluation Committee recommends that under Section 178 (1) (a) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Council accepts the tender identified as the preferred Contractor as outlined in the confidential attachment to this report.

Financial Implications

17. The adopted budget for this project is $4 million. As such, additional non budgeted funds of $1,400,000 from the Repealed Hurstville Section 94 Community Facilities Plan are required. The Repealed Hurstville Section 94 Community Facilities Plan will have a balance of $5,304,033 as at 30 June 2019.

Risk Implications

18. No risks identified.

Community Engagement

19. Community engagement will be conducted as resolved by Council on 26 November 2018.

File Reference

T18/060

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1	Confidential Attachment A - Construction of the New Oatley West Childcare Centre at 66 Mulga Road Oatley (Confidential)
Attachment 2	Confidential Attachment B - Construction of the New Oatley West Childcare Centre at 66 Mulga Road Oatley (Confidential)

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Item: COM003-19 Georges River Council Business Awards Feasibility Report

Author: Coordinator, Events and Sponsorship

Directorate: Community and Culture

Matter Type: Committee Reports

Recommendation

That Council receive and note the Georges River Business Awards feasibility report.

Executive Summary

1. At the Meeting of Council on 29 October 2018, it was resolved that Council continue its major event sponsorship of the St Georges Leader Local Business Awards to the value of $10,000.

2. At the same meeting, it was also resolved that a further report be brought back to the Community and Culture Committee providing further costs and timing of a Georges River Small Business Awards that would overlap with the St Georges Local Business Awards.

Background

3. On 25 June 2018, Council resolved that the General Manager prepare a report on the options for hosting an annual Georges River Council Business Awards event, including consideration of:

a. The benefits to Council and the business community of Council hosting an annual Business Awards event;

b. Feasible venues for hosting of the event and award presentations;

c. Award categories;

d. Potential implications or conflict with the St George Local Business Awards;

e. Sponsorship opportunities;

f. An evaluation of previous Council-run local business awards events; and

g. The financial implications of hosting an annual event and any impact on Council’s sponsorship of the St George Local Business Awards.

4. On Monday, 8 October 2018 Council tabled the Investigation of a Georges River Council Business Awards Event report which: compared the St George Local Business Awards and a Council-run business award event model, discussed venue requirements, award categories, implications or conflicts with the St George Local Business Awards, sponsorship, evaluation of previous Council-run local business awards and the financial implication of such an event. All items within the original resolution were carried out. The further resolution from Council on 29 October 2018 requested the provision of further costs and timings of a Georges River Small Business Awards.

5. Annually, St George and Sutherland Shire Leader, hold the St George Local Business Awards in May. The event is scheduled on Wednesday, 8 May 2019. Council is a Major Sponsor of this event.

6. Council holds a number of events over the calendar year with many of the events taking place during the warmer months. Should Council wish to hold its own Local Business Awards, the most suitable periods for this indoor event are within the cooler months between May and August. Consideration will need to be made for Citizenship Ceremonies and the yet to be scheduled Councillor Charity Ball event.

7. On 27 July 2018, Council hosted the Councillors’ Charity Ball at Marana Auditorium for 302 guests. The event raised $30,000 for the Rotary Club of Hurstville Kids at Play Project. This annual fundraising event is the largest of its type in the Georges River events calendar.

Financial Implications

8. The financial implications of a Georges River Council organised and funded annual Business Awards are outlined below based on approximately 200 guests at Marana Auditorium using a caterer.

Income	Anticipated Income
TOTAL INCOME	$24,800

Expenditure	Anticipated Expenditure
Performers/Winners	$7,700
Production and Operations	$9,000
Venue and Catering	$18,200
Marketing	$6,600
Staffing and administration	$13,300
Grand Totals	$54,800
Cost to Council	$30,000

9. Should Council endorse the delivery of the Georges River Council-run Business Awards, it would result in a deficit of $30,000 which would adversely affect the net result of Council in 2018/2019. In order to offset this deficit, funding would need to be reallocated elsewhere from within the Events budget.

Risk Implications

10. Risks associated with a Georges River Council-run Business Awards event include;

a. The perception of event competition with other established and supported local business awards. (St George Local Business Awards and Bayside Business Enterprise Centre Awards.)

b. Potential lack of interest from local businesses due to saturation of the business awards event type within the area.

c. Funds being reallocated from within the Events budget may impact currently successful events.

Community Engagement

11. The community are currently engaged in an event survey as part of the Events Service Delivery Review.

File Reference

D18/157680

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Item: COM004-19 Outgoing Sponsorships and Donations

Author: PA to Manager Customer Experience and Events and Coordinator, Events and Sponsorship

Directorate: Community and Culture

Matter Type: Committee Reports

Recommendation

(a) That Council retrospectively approve the event sponsorship request of $1,320.00 ($726.00 of financial support and $594.00 of in-kind support) to stage the Greek Orthodox Community Christmas Carols held 23 December 2018 in Kogarah Town Square.

(b) That Council approve the event sponsorship request of $662.68 ($662.68 of in-kind support) to stage the One Billion Rising event presented by Kogarah Community Services to be held 15 February 2019 in Kogarah Town Square.

(c) That Council approve the event sponsorship request of $595.00 ($595.00 of in-kind support) to launch the Walk 4 Duchenne – Save our Sons Duchenne Foundation event presented by Chemist Warehouse to be held 4 March 2019.

Executive Summary

1. Each month Council receives requests from the community to support their events. In accordance with the Grants, Donations and Sponsorship Policy, each application is then assessed using the Policy’s Funding Determination Model and recommendations are made to Council.

2. Event organisers requesting sponsorship for events being held prior to Council approval have been made aware that their funding request may not be approved and to consider alternate funding sources.

Background

3. On Monday 10 December 2018, Council received correspondence from Ms Maria Gangatos of the Greek Orthodox Parish and Community. The total sponsorship amount requested and recommended from Council is $1,320.00 ($726.00 financial support and $594.00 of in-kind support). This includes the waiving of fees for the use of a public space and access to power.

4. On Tuesday 27 November 2018, Council received correspondence from Ms Alison Ryan from Kogarah Community Services. The total sponsorship amount requested and recommended from Council for this event is $662.68 ($0.00 total financial support and, $662.68 total in-kind support). This includes the waiving of site fees, access to power and special event bins and servicing. This event will provide an open air multicultural dance festival with information and resources in support of say NO to violence against women.

5. On Tuesday 11 December 2018, Council received correspondence from Ms Jessie Hayward from Chemist Warehouse Management. The total sponsorship amount requested and recommended from Council for this event is $595.00 ($0.00 total financial support and, $595.00 total in-kind support). This includes the waiving of site fees and access to power. This event is a charity walk for Save our Sons, the leading body for Duchenne in Australia, an incurable muscular degenerative condition mostly affecting young boys. Live crosses will be held with Sunrise and the Nova Cassanovas (activation team) will be present to promote the event. The Rotary Club of Hurstville will also hold a BBQ and Di Pacci will host a coffee cart onsite.

6. A summary of the recommendations are provided below.

Organisation	Event Date	Event	Recommended Donation	Recommended In-kind	Recommended amount
Greek Orthodox Parish	23/12/18	Greek Orthodox Community Christmas Carols	$726.00	$594.00	$1,320.00
Kogarah Community Services	15/02/19	One Billion Rising		$662.68	$662.68
Chemist Warehouse	04/03/19	Walk 4 Duchenne		$595.00	$595.00
TOTAL			$726.00	$1,851.68	$2,577.68

Financial Implications

7. The total financial request for Council’s approval $2,577.68 consisting of:

· Total in-kind value: $1,851.68

· Total financial value: $726.00

The current 2018/19 budget remaining for sponsorship of community-run events: $29,434.29

Risk Implications

8. Each event satisfies the criteria stated in the Events Strategy and the Grants, Donations and Sponsorship Policy. As part of the original Event Application Form, each event organiser provides and implements a risk assessment for their event.

Community Engagement

9. Community engagement was undertaken in the development of the Grants, Sponsorship and Donations Policy and Events Strategy.

File Reference

D19/18198

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Item: COM006-19 Stronger Communities Funding update

Author: Manager Community & Cultural Development

Directorate: Community and Culture

Matter Type: Committee Reports

Recommendation

(a) That Council receive and note the update on the Stronger Communities Fund projects as listed in this report.

(b) That Council continue to receive regular reports, on a half-yearly basis, on the progress of the Stronger Communities Fund projects to ensure that both Council and the public are kept informed on the progress of each project until completed.

Executive Summary

1. The Stronger Communities Fund was established by the NSW Government to provide merged councils with funding for the delivery of projects that improve community infrastructure and services.

2. The program was divided into two categories:

a) Community Grants Program – allocation of $1 million in grants to community organisations for projects that build vibrant local communities. These funds have already been allocated by Council to community organisations and were the subject of a report presented to Council at its meeting held on Monday 7 November 2016.

b) Major Project Program – allocation of $9 million to larger scale priority infrastructure and services that deliver long term economic and social benefits to communities.

Background

3. Council’s commitment was to fund projects that delivered new or improved infrastructure or services to the community that met the following criteria. Projects that:

· have been through a community consultation process;

· demonstrate a social and/or economic benefit to the community;

· consideration to issues of sustainability and equity across the broader community have taken place;

· demonstrate project feasibility and value for money, including full life cycle costs;

· do not have funds allocated by the former Kogarah or Hurstville Councils;

· have given consideration to the processes and procedures outlined in the capital expenditure review guidelines issued by the Office of Local Government.

Community Grants Program

4. The Lugarno Progress Association (LPA) withdrew its application for $50,000 grant funding under the Community Grants Program for construction of the Willsher Pavilion in Evatt Park, Lugarno. The General Manager contacted the LPA on 9 May 2018 to request the return of unspent grant funds, including any interest accrued. Following consultation with the Stronger Community Fund Panel Members, the funding was allocated to 3Bridges Community for the Penshurst Community Infrastructure Project, as the next most suitable eligible project, as per the grant guidelines.

5. Progress updates for projects under the Community Grants Program to 31 December 2018 are listed below:

Community Grants projects

Funded organisation	Project name	Amount	Grant Fund Expenditure as at 31/12/2018	% completion
Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation	Helping Vulnerable Kids Living in Families Affected by Mental Illness project.	$ 50,000.00	$ 50,000.00	100%
3Bridges, The IDF of St George, Sunnyhaven and Civic	Inclusive Volunteering Program for People with a Disability.	$ 50,000.00	$ 50,000.00	100%
CanRevive Inc	Cancer Awareness Project for the Chinese Community.	$ 50,000.00	$ 36,724.51	51-75%
ProjectYouth	Outreach Project.	$ 50,000.00	$ 50,000.00	100%
The Kogarah Storehouse	Kitchen Upgrade	$ 50,000.00	$ 50,000.00	100%
Kogarah Community Services	The Year of Yes (YOY).	$ 49,625.00	$ 16,258.00	26-50%
Verge Collaborative Limited	Ignition and Beyond	$ 31,625.00	$ 31,625.00	100%
Resourceful Australian Indian Network Inc.	RAIN Centre Enhancement with Storage Outfits.	$ 19,250.00	$ 19,250.00	100%
St George Creative Art & Craft Centre	Interior refurbishment of the St George Creative Art & Craft Centre in Penshurst.	$ 46,590.00	$ 46,590.00	100%
Shopfront Arts Co. Op. Ltd.	Recording Studio Upgrade.	$ 44,700.00	$ 44,700.00	100%
Jubilee Community Services Inc	2017 Mental Health Arts Development (MHAD) Program.	$ 21,800.00	$ 21,800.00	100%
Fiestaville Multicultural Arts Inc	Fiestaville Multicultural Community Choir	$ 21,000.00	$ 18,000.00	76-99%
Janaranjani	Website and Technology	$ 20,800.00	$ 20,800.00	100%
Australian Macedonian Theatre of Sydney Inc	Theatre	$ 15,000.00	$ 15,000.00	100%
St George Arts and Entertainment Centre Inc	Timothy reserve Softfall and Shade	$ 50,000.00	$ 50,000.00	100%
Lugarno Progress Association Inc: APPLICATION WITHDRAWN	Covered pavilion in H.V Evatt Park	$ 50,000.00	$ -	0%
Beverley Park Golf Club Limited	Tree removal	$ 50,000.00	$ 50,000.00	51-75%
OFFCS Inc with Oatley Heritage and History Society; Lugarno Progress Association; Menai Wildflower Group and Friends of Oatley	Oatley Castle Report	$ 30,000.00	$ 30,000.00	76-99%
Oatley Flora and Fauna Conservation Society Inc (OFFCS)	Myra Wall Garden	$ 30,000.00	$ 30,000.00	100%
Jubilee Community Services Inc with Outreach St George TAFE and Georges River College - Oatley Campus	Gardening/Volunteering Project.	$ 11,460.00	$ 10,437.00	76-99%
Renown United Sports Club Inc	Renown Park Amenities Block	$ 50,000.00	$ -	1-25%
NSW Cycling	Resurfacing of Hurstville Oval Velodrome.	$ 50,000.00	$ 50,000.00	100%
St George Cycling Club	Resurfacing of Hurstville Oval Velodrome.	$ 50,000.00	$ 50,000.00	100%
Oatley Football Club (formerly Oatley RSL Soccer)	The redevelopment of existing amenities block at Renown Park, Mortdale.	$ 50,000.00	$-	26-50%
Olds Park Netball Association Inc	Olds Park Penshurst.	$ 30,000.00	$ 27,600.00	76-99%
Connells Point Rovers Football Club	Poulton Park.	$ 18,151.00	$ 18,151.00	100%
St Joseph's Riverwood Sports Club	Equipment	$ 10,000.00	$ 10,000.00	100%
3Bridges Community, Penshurst Community Centre (funds reallocated from withdrawn Lugarno Progress Association project)	Penshurst Community Infrastructure Project	$ 50,000.00	$ 25,000.00	51-75%
Interest from returned funds from project withdrawn by Lugarno Progress Association		$ 945.45

Major Project Program

6. Projects under the Major Project Program adopted by Council to be built and funded by the Stronger Communities Fund meet the State Government’s criteria. A list of projects and expenditure to date is listed below:

Major projects

Project name	SCF Grant funding	Other funding source	Expenditure 31/12/2018	Status
Community Amenities Building - Peakhurst Park (Eastern End), Peakhurst	$800,000.00	$1,060,000.00	$81,084.00	The new sports amenities building is currently under construction with an anticipated completion date of June 2019
Gannons Park Stormwater Harvesting & Irrigation Project, Peakhurst Heights	$1,000,000.00	$2,400,000.00	$2,417,705.00	Completed
Community Amenities Building - Riverwood Park, Riverwood	$800,000.00	$1,200,000.00	$374,597.00	Stage 1 of the works have been completed with designs on Stage 2 currently being finalised.
Community Amenities Building - Renown Park, Penshurst	$800,000.00	$2,861,427.00	$359,660.00	Works are 50% complete on the football sports amenities building with an anticipated completion date of August 2019 for both buildings.
Community Pavilion and Amenities Building - Harold Fraser Oval, Kogarah Bay	$1,100,000.00	$2,500,000.00	$119,452.00	A contractor has been appointed to undertake the works with a commencement date of March 2019
New Public Toilet Facilities - Carss Bush Park, Carss Park	$350,000.00	$450,000.00	$24,696.00	A contractor has been appointed to undertake the works with an anticipated completion date of February 2019
Georges River Aquatic Facilities Refurbishment Program	$1,000,000.00	$1,700,000.00	$1,668,033.00	Completed
Customer Service Hubs (Stage One: Kogarah Library - roof replacement, customer service one-stop-shop and technology upgrade; Stage Two: public Wi-Fi in Kogarah, Beverley Hills and Riverwood Town Centres; Stage Three: Investigate the roll-out of Wi-Fi in other town centres)	$1,500,000.00	$1,500,000.00	$1,247,843.00	Kogarah Library roof replaced and refurbishment of Customer Service Centres at Georges River Civic Centre, and Kogarah Library and Service Centre completed. Enhancement of WiFi provision has been completed in the wider Kogarah Library area as part of Customer Experience Transformation Program. Remaining funds to be utilised as part of finalising Customer Service Hubs project.
New or upgraded Public Toilet facilities Oatley Memorial Gardens including disabled toilet	$250,000.00	$290,000.00	$288,058.00	Completed
Shade Structure Carss Cottage Museum Carss Bush Park	$40,000.00		$29,177.00	Completed
Town Centres' Place-Making and Economic Development Program (Public domain works, job expo, business attraction and investment, activation of centres, retail strategy, footway dining projects, shop-front makeovers and easy-to-do-business program)	$1,100,000.00		$421,968.00	The Economic Development Strategy has been completed. Stage 1 of the Masterplan for Beverley Hills is due for completion in March/April 2019. Stage 2 will then commence. The Place Making Works Program including ‘The Big Wash’, Kogarah ‘noons and tunes’ and ‘Hurstville Makeover Month’ has been completed.
Sports Amenities Building – Claydon Reserve	$600,000.00	$985,000.00	$585,164.00	A contractor has been appointed to undertake the works with an anticipated completion date of February 2019
Gannons Park Stage 3 - Irrigation, resurfacing of 8 fields, hold tanks, treatment plant and drainage works	$1,000,000.00	$3,400,000.00	$105,298.00	Renworx were appointed as Contractor for the project in November 2018. Works have been divided into 3 stages to ensure there are sufficient playing fields during the winter sports season. The first stage (which include 3 playing fields) is due to be completed in April 2019.
Gannons Park Sports Amenities Building	$800,000.00	$800,000.00	$11,541,000.00	Designs for the new sports amenities building as currently being finalised
Hurstville Oval - Expansion of Booth Saunders Pavilion Building	$2,200,000.00	$2,200,000.00	$ -	Designs are currently being developed for the new building
Poulton Park - new synthetic surface and sports amenities building	$3,000,000.00	$4,100,000.00	$65,029.00	Polytan Asia have been appointed to undertake the design and construction of the new synthetic football and training fields with works scheduled to commence in April 2019. The new netball court is currently under construction and the designs for the new sports amenities building as currently being finalised.
Hurstville Golf Course - new clubhouse, reconstruction of 6 greens and new pathways	$2,500,000.00	$2,500,000.00	$ -	Designs are currently being developed for the new clubhouse

7. Completion of all projects must occur before 31 December 2019.

Financial Implications

8. The listed Major Projects will be funded by the $9m Stronger Communities Grant Funding – Major Projects Program. Any additional funding will be funded from Council’s Asset Reserve. Council will be advised of any additional funds needed.

Risk Implications

9. Operational risk/s identified and management process applied.

Community Engagement

10. Community engagement was conducted to select the projects during the initial stages, which included the following: letters to community groups, Stronger Communities Fund Panel and the Implementation Advisory Committee; weekly advertisements in the local newspaper; Council’s website and social media platforms. The community consultation period was from 14 December 2016 to 17 February 2017.

File Reference

D19/22139