Attachment 4 Agenda Item 5.3

Docklands and Major Projects Committee 3 October 2006

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North Melbourne Recreation Reserve Redevelopment - Landscape Plan Advisory Committee Summary of meeting held Monday 28 August 2006 at North Melbourne Pool.

1. Present:

Cr Brian Shanahan (Chair), Ian Harris – CoM, Graham Porteous – CoM, Dale Stewart – CoM, Ian Winter – CoM, Fran Vernon – CoM, Paula Kilpatrick – CoM, Geoff Walsh – Kangaroos Football Club, Lorna Hannan – Local Resident, Clive Gartner – Kensington Association, Conrad Cunningham – North Melbourne Rotary Club / North and West Melbourne Precinct Association, Thea Bates – The Centre, Kaye Oddie – North and West Melbourne Association, Bill Cook – North and West Melbourne Association, Jo Hansen – YMCA, Mary Kehoe – Hotham History Project, Bernadette Summers, St Michael’s Primary School.

2. Apologies

John Davidson – St Aloysius College, Paul Von Chrismar – Buro Architects / local resident.

3. Summary of Grandstand Discussion

Hotham History Project • Reference made to the National Trust report highlighting the significance of the grandstand for

historic / social, and technological reasons at a regional level, and a reflection of the development of football in North Melbourne. The grandstand could support more community use of the oval as well as other uses.

North and West Melbourne Association • Referred to the example of the Brunswick St Oval and the fact that its grandstand was retained

and is now used. Can’t understand why it is an either/ or argument. Looking to the future the responsible action is to restore the grandstand in stages and develop in conjunction with the other facility with community groups using both buildings. The space underneath the grandstand could provide a range of community involvement opportunities, especially passive activities, which will emerge.

• Stated that the costs to rectify the building are around $500,000 – $700,000. Concerned that over time Council has spent no money on the grandstand and that the community is effectively “owed” that money..

• The grandstand is a heritage issue; in 1998 the association asked Council to consider it for inclusion in the North Melbourne conservation schedule and in the planning scheme. To remove the grandstand is a breach of faith with the heritage scheme.

Kensington Association • The Kensington Association has a committed view that extra recreation activity areas are

required in the area. Unless a strong reason is put forward as to how the grandstand can enhance the area the Kensington Association retains an open mind regarding its demolition.

• The future use of the grandstand and young people should be the key to the thinking on the grandstand. Kensington Community Recreation Centre (KCRC) is highly utilised, especially by young people, eg those from African communities. Facilities such as those at KCRC are sought and used by the community.

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St Michaels Primary School • Feedback from the school community has centred on the need for more active recreation

opportunities in the local community as the priority in the redevelopment of the reserve. North and West Melbourne Precinct Association • Changes in demographics and community expectations mean that what has worked in the past

will not necessarily work into the future. • The integration of the grandstand with the rest of the reserve is unclear. The full cost of

retention is also unknown at this point in time.

Local Resident – Lorna Hannan • Noted that key questions need to be asked: Why are we considering keeping the grandstand?

Who would use it and to watch what? If these questions can’t be answered with substantive responses, $2.8m is better spent on building something that is beautiful and metaphorically reflects the history of the area.

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Attachment 5 Agenda Item 5.2

Docklands and Major Projects Committee 3 October 2006

Preliminary Findings from Community Recreation Needs Study

by SGL Consulting Group

PRELIMINARY ISSUES IN RELATION TO AFL TRAINING FACILITIES PROJECTS A preliminary review of information related to the proposed AFL Training Facility Developments and identified community needs is detailed under each clubs local area. 1 North Melbourne Football Club • Any gymnasium development needs to be suitable and accessible for use by older people or those with

mobility issues. • The North Melbourne Cricket Club require :

- changing rooms - umpires room - scorers room - scoreboard - a small social facility for afternoon teas preferably with a bar to enable the club to generate income - turf practice wickets and three synthetic practice wickets - an area to display club memorabilia - shade for spectators and players - access to function facilities.

• The swimming pool and the buildings should be kept open year round for yoga, pilates, and youth

activities. • There is a need for low cost community meeting spaces that can hold 20 people with access to kitchen

facilities, trestles, tables and chairs. • Casual active recreation facilities are needed for young people such as half court basketball, skateboard

area for example. • Access to the proposed indoor stadium would be well used by local clubs and schools for high ball

training activities.

• The proposed indoor stadium should be developed as a full size court suitable for both netball and basketball.

• Opportunities to extend the outdoor pool season would be welcomed by the community. Access to

indoor dry facilities for health and fitness activities would assist. There is strong support however for the pool to be retained as an outdoor facility. Any development that takes up any of the pool space would not be acceptable.

• The proposal should incorporate opportunities for extension and linkages to walking paths providing

nice places for informal recreation activities.

• The opportunity for shared club and community access to the proposed health and fitness facility would be welcomed (however if access was for limited times only this would not be supported).

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• The development of the North Melbourne Football Club training facility should also include

opportunities for outdoor informal sports such as half court basketball and tennis hit up walls.

• There is a need to provide access to facilities that support use of the pool and associated facilities. Such as, bike racks and bike security for people who ride to the pool, disabled access, social areas including food and beverage, disabled/family change areas and separate school change areas

2 Carlton Football Club • Additional sports field training facilities are needed. • Additional bicycle parking is required. • Carlton Cricket Club require:

- Facilities that comply with Cricket Victoria’s Licensing Requirements including a covered area for spectators and players,

- Replacement of existing indoor practice wickets under the heroes stand. - Retention of use of meeting rooms, function rooms, pool and gymnasium. - Club memorabilia incorporated in to any redevelopment. - Long term lease of Princes Park Oval No’s 1 & 2.

• A community hub comprising a library, community meeting space, bank of computers and toy library is

required. • A community garden would be well utilized if provided in the area. • Melbourne University are a major user of Princes Park sport and recreation facilities. • Low cost community meeting space is required with parking available. • Indoor Sport Stadium facilities within the area are in high demand and access to stadium facilities would

provide local sporting associations with a home base. • The Princess Park Bowling Club is located at the north end of the Park. There are a number of areas

that require refurbishment and upgrade i.e. kitchen and disabled toilet. • The Bowling Club would use function and meetings rooms at the Football Club if they were available. • The Club would also consider a proposal to relocate the entire bowls club as part of the redevelopment

on the basis that the same facilities were provided. • It is important to redevelop and open up the Carlton football ground to maximize use of an underutilised

area. • Access to the health and fitness facilities and year round indoor pool would be welcomed. • Access to additional and affordable outdoor sporting facilities for both training and competitions is

important for local sporting clubs. Clubs need a home base for club development and sustainability. The priorities for sporting clubs are:

- Affordable facilities - Improved lighting and additional lighting - Sufficient car parking - Access to facilities for women - Access to facilities for finals i.e. ability to charge

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- Office space for local associations 3 Richmond Football Club • Additional community meeting space is required in the area. • Residents are interested in establishing a community garden in the area. • The change rooms of the swimming pool at the Richmond Football Club need to be enlarged and

improved. • The Richmond Cricket Club requires access to improved change rooms reasonable space for afternoon

tea, function and meeting space and a viewing area. Michael King Project Director SGL Group

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Attachment 6 Agenda Item 5.3

Docklands and Major Projects Committee 3 October 2006

Redevelopment proposal submitted by the

AFL and Richmond Football Club

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Richmond Football ClubPunt Road Oval Redevelopment Proposal

Prepared for the City of Melbourne6th September 2006

Stratcorp Consulting Pty LtdManagement, Leisure & Recreation Consultants

Melbourne Office - Suite 3, 81 Beach Road, Sandringham Vic 3191Phone: 03 9521 6033 Fax: 03 9521 6533

www.stratcorp.com.au

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Executive Summary

• In the early 1990’s, the Board of the Richmond Football Club decided it was necessary to redevelop Punt Road Oval. Stage 1 works associated with the redevelopment plan were completed in 1996 and Stage 2 in 2002. This proposal is for Stage 3 Punt Road Oval works

• Stage 3 is the most important stage as it completes the Punt Road Oval vision as– An elite football and sporting facility– A centre for community participation, involvement and interaction– A striking and fitting entrance to the Yarra Park Sporting Precinct

• Work on the Stage 3 Richmond Football Club submission to the Victorian AFL Club Facilities Funding Program has been progressing for over 12 months

• The AFL, Clubs and State Government have committed a total of $4.5M to the Punt Road Oval redevelopment• The new facilities in the Stage 3 Punt Road Oval redevelopment include

– AFL standard football and training facilities such as a purpose built gymnasium, plunge pools, lecture theatre, players amenities, Football department office, physiotherapy area and Membership and merchandise area

– Increased size and capacity of changing rooms in the pool area– Restoration of the Jack Dyer Grandstand– Improved Social and Sports Medicine Precinct– Redesign of the Punt Road Oval Yarra Park entrance point -

• These facilities will enhance accessibility to community groups and local businesses such as– Sporting organisations and events including Richmond Cricket Club, Victorian Football League, Victorian Cricket

Association, Victorian Women’s Football League, Dowling Shield, Victorian Primary Schools, Regional Football Teams and the Aboriginal Football Academy

– Voluntary organisations including Richmond former players, Tommy Hafey Club, Tiger Lillies Women’s Network, Richmond Historical Society and the Jack Dyer Foundation

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Executive Summary

• The vision for community and elite use of the redevelopment has been modelled on the best practice example at the Manchester City Football (Soccer) Club

• The proposal offers significant community benefits to residents, community groups, businesses and schools and has significant support from these groups including

– East Melbourne Residents Group– Klim Swim (operators of the swimming pool within Punt Road Oval)– Richmond Cricket Club– Melbourne Cricket Club– St Johns Primary School– East Melbourne Garden Club– St Mary’s House of Welcome– North Richmond Tenant’s Association– Rotary Club of Richmond

• The completed project will provide Richmond Football Club with a venue to deliver additional community programs and activities. Tigers in the Community groups and activities include: St Mary’s House of Welcome, Very Special Kids, Royal Women’s Hospital, Berry Street, North Richmond Housing Estate, Collingwood Housing Estate, Auskick Housing Estate Program and The Punt Road Cup

• The Richmond Football Club redevelopment of the Punt Road Oval facility has been prepared in consultation with Council staff. The redevelopment supports many Council Policies, Strategies and Plans such as the City Plan, Partnership Funding Principles for New Sports Facilities in Parkland, Towards 2006 – Sports Policy (2002 – 2005), National and International Sports Marketing Policy 2003 – 2008, 2002 Recreation and Leisure Strategy

• As part of discussions with Council over the past 6 months, the Richmond Football Club has sought a contribution to the proposed redevelopment of $2.0M from the City of Melbourne. With the funding support of the City of Melbourne, the exciting redevelopment project and the associated community benefits will come to fruition within 2-3 years

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The Victorian AFL Club Facilities Funding Program

• Was established in mid 2005 as a result of AFL clubs approaching: the AFL, Councils and State Government in relation to facilities redevelopment in an unplanned and random manner

• The Funding Program was aimed at:

– Developing a co-ordinate approach to former AFL/VFL venue redevelopment

– Ensuring that Clubs were not being “over the top” with their proposed redevelopments

– Opening up suburban stadiums for community sports, recreation, culture and leisure activities

– Maximising community usage of historically “elite sports venues”

– Creating community legacy from future facility redevelopments

– Identifying the capital costs associated with redevelopments and how the costs could be shared between all of the key stakeholders (AFL, State Government, Local Government and Clubs)

– Increasing the interaction between AFL clubs and the local community, hence maximising the social benefits that flow from such activities

– Avoiding similar “future use” issues to those experienced at Victoria Park

• The Funding Program was co-ordinated by the AFL

• The Yarra Park proposal was one of 7 projects submitted for consideration

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The Process

Applications to Funding Program

Invited

Clubs Develop Proposals

AFL Assesses Submissions and

Makes Recommendation

to SG

AFL, State Government and Clubs Negotiate

Funding

Funding from State Government and

AFL Finalised

Consultation with Council

Staff

Applications to Funding Program

Close

Review of Community

Needs

Development of Concept

Plans

Letter of “in Principle” Support

Provided on behalf of Council

AFL Assesses Submissions

against Program Aims

Council Provides “In Principle

Support” at Dec 05 Meeting

July 05 July – Nov 05 Nov 05 Nov 05 – Feb 06 Mar - June 06

Formalise Council Support, Finalise Funding,

Stakeholder & Community Consultation

and Project Delivery

Moving Forward

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Overview of Consultation To-DateRichmond FC / Punt Road Oval Project• In the early 1990’s, the Board of the Richmond Football Club decided it was necessary to redevelop Punt Road Oval.

Stage 1 works associated with the redevelopment plan were completed in 1996 and Stage 2 in 2002 with both stages involving the City of Melbourne. This proposal is for Stage 3 Punt Road Oval works

• Met with Council officers on numerous occasions over the past 3 years with respect to the proposed redevelopment• Met with former and current Councillors on several occasions over the past 3 years• Developed the submission and concept plans in consultation with Council officers. This included work with a design

team headed by Professor Rob Adams. These plans were provided to Council as part of its detailed proposal and Feasibility Study Report in November 2005

• Utilised the services of Council appointed consultant to develop the submission• Consulted with community groups such as East Melbourne Residents Association• Presented to June 2006 meeting of City of Melbourne Finance Committee• Met with the CEO and Council Officers on several occasions since March 2005

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International Best Practice

Background• The proposed redevelopment at Yarra Park has drawn upon international best practice examples in order to maximise

community benefits• In the UK, for example, an organisation named the Federation of Stadium Communities supports Football Clubs and in

excess of 220 community groups in maximising Community Benefit associated with Stadia and elite teams• The Richmond Football Club philosophy for community participation in based on the extremely successful Manchester

City Football (Soccer) Club model “City in the Community”

Key Themes for Stadium Communities include:• Partnership working • Community engagement • Social Inclusion/Community Cohesion • Social Capital/Capacity building • Learning/skills/training • Health • Environmental impact

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International Best Practice

Target Beneficiaries• ‘Hard to reach’ groups and individuals (in particular young and mid –life males) who are attracted to watch sport but are

less likely to attend ‘traditional’ venues for health advice and learning opportunities. Working in collaboration with a range of agencies, including Learning Partnerships, School Sports Partnerships and local Voluntary and Community sector agencies, new as well as successful techniques from other areas will result in changes to attitudes and participation

• Local population groups, as identified by focus groups that are excluded from traditional venues or for whom traditional sporting/educational venues do not meet their needs. These are likely to be young women, special needs groups and older people

Key Outcomes• Development of stadiums into centres providing integrated cultural, sporting, health and educational services• Increased participation and uptake of services, in particular from ‘hard to reach’ groups that are attracted by the unique

power of sport• Creation of an understanding and responsive environment that can attract sustainable and mutually beneficial income

streams• On-going involvement of local people in decision making in relation to community opportunities presented by stadiums,

ensuring mutual benefit, building of community capacity and a process for making a lasting difference to the areas social economic and environmental wellbeing

“Significant social benefit is derived from local communities, elite clubs, local authorities and other agencies developing a shared vision for the community use of major sports stadiums”

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The Vision – Punt Road Oval

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Proposed Master Plan (A complete set of Concept Plans are Attached in Attachment 1)

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The Transformation

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The Transformation

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AFL Club and Community Interaction Model

Improved access to needed community services (e.g. sports

medicine, child care, physical activity,

wellness)

Development elite sports training facilities that can be utilised by

the general public

Improved access to aquatic fitness, education and

rehabilitation facilities

Increased usage of club facilities by

nearby schools for schools sport and

physical education

Increased delivery of “targeted” community development programs utilising redeveloped

Club facilities

Increased access to playing surfaces for

community events and programs

Improved access to community facilities (e.g. meeting spaces,

program rooms)

Improved Community

Wellbeing and Support for AFL

Clubs

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Community Usage Vision

• A key aim of the redevelopment is to improve the interaction of the Richmond Football Club with the local residents and business community. As such, the Club will actively promote and encourage usage of the facilities by residents and local business

• In support of this community interaction/usage vision, it is envisaged that– Richmond Football Club will utilise its profile and players to promote and encourage community usage and

participation in activities held at the venue– Usage of the facilities by disadvantaged and special needs groups will be at heavily discounted rates– None of the fees and charges associated with usage of the venue by commercial groups will be above market rates– The facilities will be available to the City of Melbourne for the delivery of community activities, services and

programs on a “cost recovery” basis• Furthermore, a priority of use policy will be developed outlining the use of the facility for event and community based

usage• The provision of diverse range of programs and services based on need will be encouraged • The outcomes of a successful community interaction partnership include

– Increased participation in recreation and leisure activities by residents and city workers as a result of access to facilities and services that are currently not available

– Increased wellbeing of the community in general– Strengthening of the relationship between the Richmond Football Club and the local community, and therefore

improved sustainability of the Club

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Specific Community Needs and Ability to Satisfy

• The proposed redevelopment of Punt Road Oval satisfies many community needs that have been recently identified through consultation undertaken by the City of Melbourne. Groups that were consulted by Council include:– East Melbourne Residents Group– Klim Swim (operators of the swimming pool within Punt Road Oval)– Richmond Cricket Club– Melbourne Cricket Club– St Johns Primary School– East Melbourne Garden Club

• In addition to the above, a Community Forum was also held• The following tables summarises the key community needs that were identified by Council and how the

proposed redevelopment of Punt Road Oval shall satisfy these needs

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Specific Community Needs and Ability to Satisfy

Community Group Need Identified Through Consultation Undertaken By City of Melbourne

Area Available within Redevelopment to Satisfy Need

• Klim Swim • Additional/larger changing rooms are needed at the facility to enable increased usage of the indoor swimming pool for learn-to-swim activities and school groups

• Additional car parking is required

• The redevelopment includes an extension to the swimming pool change rooms

• The redevelopment includes an additional 33 car park spaces within the RFC’s lease boundary

• Richmond Cricket Club • New and improved cricket change room facilities are required

• The cricket club would like to access any gymnasium that may be built during their training hours

• Players are now expecting high quality training, change room, gymnasium and clubroom facilities. Without these facilities the Club will struggle to attract quality players

• New change rooms and clubrooms for the Cricket Club will be developing as part of the redevelopment

• The Cricket Club will be provided access to the RFC gymnasium

• The redevelopment will provide the Cricket Club with high quality training, gymnasium, pool, change room, clubroom, meeting and social facilities

• Melbourne Cricket Club • Do not wish to see any development that impacts upon carparking and pedestrian movement within Yarra Park

• The redevelopment includes an additional 33 car park spaces within the RFC’s lease boundary

• The redevelopment includes a new café at the train station end of the development which shall operate on game days. It is expected that this will become a central meeting point for MCG spectators that travel to the venue by public transport

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Specific Community Needs and Ability to Satisfy

• In addition to the above specific community needs that will be satisfied by the proposed redevelopment, there are many other additional community needs and benefits that the new facilities will be capable of delivering. The tables on the following pages outline these community benefit opportunities.

Community Group Need Identified Through Consultation Undertaken By City of Melbourne

Area Available within Redevelopment to Satisfy Need

• St Johns Primary School • If adequate change rooms where developed for the indoor pool, then the school would use the pool to swimming activities

• The redevelopment includes an extension to the swimming pool change rooms

• East Melbourne Garden Club

• Require an area to undertake handyperson activities (e.g. mend kids toys, mend furniture) and generally socialise

• As part of the redevelopment the Old Caretaker’s House will be freed up and could be used as a base for community groups such as the Garden Club

• The redevelopment includes meeting rooms which will be available to community groups for meeting and social activity purposes

• East Melbourne Residents Association

• Additional meeting space is required for community programs and activities such as Playgroups

• There will be higher demand for programs aimed at young families as a result of the changing demographic profile of the area

• A community garden is needed to provide opportunities for residents whom do not have gardens

• The redevelopment includes meeting rooms which will be available to community groups for meeting and social activity purposes

• See above

• As part of the redevelopment the Old Caretaker’s House will be freed up and could be used as a base for community groups such as the Garden Club

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Community Benefit Opportunities

Facility/Area • Pool and Change-rooms 4 x 25 metre indoor Male + Female Change-rooms

• Gymnasium area 365 sqm

• Oval/playing area

• Lecture room suitable for 60 people

Community Need - Programs - Lap swimming - Child and school lessons (Klimswim) - Aquarobics - Personal and group training - Freeplay/recreation - Rehabilitation programs - Strength and condition - Cardiovascular fitness - Weight loss - Rehabilitation - Corporate Fitness - Personal training - Competition - Training - Community sports days - Sport carnivals - Special events (Auskick, Reclink) - Holiday programs - Lectures - Presentations - Educational seminars - Planning days - Staff training

Future User Groups - Local residents - Tigers in community groups* - Special needs* - Workers in businesses in area - Neighbouring hospitals - Personal trainers currently using Yarra Park - Richmond Cricket Club - Tigers in community groups - Special needs - Neighbouring hospitals - Personal trainers currently using Yarra Park - Sporting organisations* - Tigers in community groups - Local schools - Event organisers - Club members - Umpires and officials - Local businesses - Neighbouring hospitals - Tigers in community groups - Sporting organisations - Voluntary organisations*

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Community Benefit OpportunitiesFacility/Area • Community space 250 sqm . • Meeting/office area 45 sqm • Ground floor kiosk 40 sqm • Sports Medicine area 250 sqm

Community Need - Programs - Pilates - Yoga - Group training - Community functions - Presentation nights - Business meetings - Special events - Training seminars - Meeting space - Office space - General kiosk service - Meeting point for local residents - Personal training - Fitness assessments - Consulting

Future User Groups - Local businesses in area - Local schools - Personal trainers currently using Yarra Park - Charities - Function organisers - Sporting organisations - Tigers in community groups - Voluntary organisations - Tigers in community groups - Voluntary organisations - Local residents - Park users

*Note: Sporting organisations and events include: Richmond Cricket Club, Victorian Football League, Victorian Cricket Association, Victorian Women’s Football League, Dowling Shield, Victorian Primary Schools, Regional Football Teams and the Aboriginal Football Academy. Voluntary organisations include: Richmond former players, Tommy Hafey Club, Tiger Lillies Women’s Network, Richmond Historical Society and the Jack Dyer Foundation. Tigers in the Community groups and activities include: St Mary’s House of Welcome, Very Special Kids, Royal Women’s Hospital, Berry Street, North Richmond Housing Estate, Collingwood Housing Estate, Auskick Housing Estate Program and The Punt Road Cup

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Other BenefitsOther benefits of the proposed redevelopment include• The redevelopment is the final and most important stage of the 3 stage redevelopment project • Restoration of the Jack Dyer Grandstand in recognition of the history of the sporting activities including the integration of

a museum to celebrate the 150 years of sporting activities at PRO• Reduction of car parking in Yarra Park • Possible relocation of the depot as part of the Punt Road Oval redevelopment (subject to costing and space availability)• Associated net gain of public open space• Present a more attractive frontage to the surrounding parkland• The Richmond Football Club is currently seeking to recruit a Multicultural Development Officer who would use the

redeveloped facilities for Richmond Football Club programs and services• Access to Sports Medicine and other professional expertise• Potential for Club and Council to utilise the redeveloped facilities as part of fundraising activities for the Lord Mayor’s

Charitable Fund

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Support from Community Groups

Richmond FC / Punt Road Oval Project• Have received letters of support from:

– City of Yarra– City of Melbourne– Richmond Cricket Club– St Mary’s House of Welcome– North Richmond Tenant’s Association– Rotary Club of Richmond– Multi-cultural groups

In conjunction with the AFL, the RFC has appointed a recently Multi-Cultural Officer to help improve awareness of health issues, increase rates of physical activity and promote the AFL generally, within multi-cultural communities in the City of Melbourne P

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Linkages to City of Melbourne Policy Objectives

The outcomes of the proposed redevelopment aligns with the following Council Policies and objectives.

City Plan 2010• Encourage social equity, inclusion and wellbeing• Deliver and provide access to facilities and services to support those living in, visiting, and working in the City• Promote, celebrate and further develop the City of Melbourne as a culturally rich capital city which encompasses its key

strengths in art and sport• Enhance the liveability and diversity of local areas• Attract, facilitate and maximise benefits of major City events and festivals

Recreation and Leisure Strategy• The provision, management and maintenance of open space and recreation / leisure facilities• Facilitate the provision of a range of recreation and leisure programs, events and festivals• Services and support to clubs and organisations• Ensure that program delivery continues to respond to established and emerging community needs• Enhance the health and well being of Melburnians and add to the reputation of the worlds most liveable city

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Linkages to City of Melbourne Policy Objectives

The Active Melbourne Strategy – Draft Principles• Choice and Diversity – through the provision of a diverse range of opportunities• Equity and Access – ensuring that access for all is provided• Communications and Information – encouraging all members of the community to be active• Leadership and Innovation – taking leadership roles in the provision of active opportunities• Partnerships – recognising that there are many stakeholders that play a role in creating an environment of active living

Towards 2006 – Sports Policy• Partnerships with State Government, Sporting Bodies and Associations, user groups and similar organisations• Participation in programs and activities by a wide range of the community• Planning sporting facilities, sport development programs and services• Promotion of the City as the Sporting Capital • Provision of infrastructure

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Attachment 1 – Indicative Concept Plans

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Attachment 2 – RFC/Punt Road Oval RedevelopmentBenefits Summary

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Attachment 2 – RFC/Punt Road Oval RedevelopmentBenefits Summary

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