The original Notice of Motion was moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by
Councillor Jarrett.
It is resolved that:
(A)
Council note:
(i)
the 286 small pocket parks and nearly 100 playgrounds
across the local government area;
(ii)
Bakery
Park is located at 62B Raglan St, Waterloo in an area characterised by public
housing;
(iii)
constituents have been raising
concerns since November 2020 about the increasingly problematic situation which
poses a threat to resident’s safety and enjoyment of the park;
(iv)
the
park has been subject to an increase in anti-social behaviour, drug
paraphernalia including used needles, vandalism to the environment including
the destruction of the natural environment and illegal dumping; and
(v)
the
residents request that Bakery Park be upgraded into a useable play space for
young children and residents;
(B)
Council also note:
(i)
in
2021, the City undertook turf and planting work near the Cains Place entry to
Bakery Park;
(ii)
City
staff are currently installing additional planting with Dianella, Dichondra,
native violets and birds nest ferns;
(iii)
Cains
Place leading to Wellington Lane is in poor condition and will be placed on the
parks renewal program for 2023/24;
(iv)
the
City’s lighting team has investigated the existing lighting in Bakery Park and
confirms all lights within the park are operational as at 31 August 2022;
(v)
recent
asset condition inspections confirm that the lights are approaching end of
life. The City met with the NSW Land and Housing Corporation in August 2022 to
review the current lighting arrangements and infrastructure in the park. The
City has programmed renewal of the park lighting in 2023/24;
(vi)
City
staff service Bakery Park twice a week. This service includes removing any illegally
dumped rubbish, collection of syringes within the park and general park
maintenance; and
(vii)
City
staff encourage residents to call the Customer Service Centre on 02 9265 9333
to report any issues. This is recorded in our corporate system and sent to staff
to action. It also assists with the accuracy of data collection; and
(C)
the Chief Executive Officer be requested to:
(i)
investigate whether the City’s planned maintenance
in and around Bakery Park could be brought forward;
(ii)
consider what other action could be taken to
upgrade Bakery Park;
(iii)
appeal to the NSW Land and Housing Corporation to
have the private lane access to the park through Wellington Lane opened to
avoid the illegal dumping;
(iv)
appeal to Housing NSW to remove the iron gate that
blocks access to both sides of Cains Place to Pitt Street stemming from the
housing commission; and
(v)
report back to Council via a CEO Update.
Amended
motion carried unanimously.
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