Publications

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Administration

Privacy Management Plan Willoughby City Council Privacy Management Plan (Feb 2002)	Privacy Management Plan (435 KB) Published: 14 May 2003

Statement of Affairs Information about the structure of Council, its services and functions, the type of documents produced by Council that are available to the community and how members of the public can obtain access to Council records.	Statement of Affairs June 2008 (125 KB) Published: 26 June 2008

Summary of Affairs This Summary of Affairs lists the policy documents of Council.	Summary of Affairs June 2008 (43 KB) Published: 26 June 2008

Arts & Entertainment

Public Art Brochure A Guide to Art in Public Places	Public Art Brochure (474 KB) Published: 18 January 2005

Building/Development/Planning

Bushfire Prone Land Bush Fire Prone Land Map of Willoughby certified by Commissioner of RFS on 5 November 2002	Bushfire Prone Land Map (807 KB) Published: 10 July 2003

Essential Fire Safety Measures Essential fire safety measures are any measure, including any items of equipment, form of construction or fire safety strategy that is, or is proposed to be implemented in a building to ensure the safety of persons using the building in the event of fire.	Building Code Fire and Other Safety Measures (35 KB) Published: 10 July 2003

Guidelines for Child Care Facilities These guidelines address all aspects of the design and operation of private Child Care centres. Comprehensive details are also provided on mandatory Health and Building Standards.	Guidelines for the Development of Child Care Facilities (274 KB) Published: 17 May 2003

Guidelines for the Preparation of Objections under SEPP 1 A SEPP 1 Objection is a written submission accompanying a development application in which justification for a variation of the relevant development standard is provided. These guidelines outline Council’s requirements when preparing a SEPP 1 Objection.	SEPP1 Objections (101 KB) Published: 17 May 2003

Guidelines to Prepare a Statement of Environmental Effects A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) is a report that lists the likely impacts of the proposed development, and what will be done to minimise these impacts. It includes written information that isn’t easily shown on plans and drawings. Every development application needs a SEE.	Guidelines to Prepare a Statement of Environmental Effects (52 KB) Published:

Lodging Performance Based Applications for Construction Certificates This document guides applicants on what they should do when lodging a Construction Certificate as a performance based alternative solution.	Lodging Performance Based Applications for Construction Certificates (43 KB) Published: 25 May 1999

Owning a Swimming Pool This brochure provides information on legislation, fencing, noise, chemicals, safety, and conservation in regards to swimming pools.	Owning a Swimming Pool (138 KB) Published:

Willoughby City Strategy The Willoughby City Strategy is a long-term vision and plan for the future which will help guide decision making and planning for the next fifteen years.	Willoughby City Strategy (2317 KB) Published:

Customer Service

General Requirements for Keeping of Fowl There are general statutory conditions included in the Local Government Act 1993 which cover the keeping of fowls, and enable Council to control to some degree the conditions under which they are kept, in order to prevent a nuisance or health hazard being caused to neighbours or other residents in the vicinity.	General Requirements for Keeping of Fowls (30 KB) Published: 06 January 1998

Environment

2001-2002 Supplementary State of Environment Report The SoE Report focuses on the areas of sustainability, human settlement, land, biodiversity, water, atmosphere and community health and safety. It provides information to the community and is an important tool for environmental planning and management.	State of the Environment Report 2001 - 2002 (4195 KB) Published: 15 July 2003

Design Guidelines for Public Precincts in Chatswood The purpose of this policy is to establish standards for the design of pedestrian plazas, to ensure a high degree of amenity and vitality.	Design Guidelines for Public Precincts in Chatswood (83 KB) Published: 17 May 2003

Guide to the Threatened Species Conservation Amendment Act 2002 This guide provides a summary of the major changes to the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act) and indicates which sections have commenced operation.	Threatened Species Conservation (64 KB) Published: 20 May 2003

State of Environment Report 2002-2003 This supplementary State of the Environment report provides an update on Willoughby City's local environment. It is required by State legislation for all councils. The report is an important tool for environmental management and planning as it shows environmental performance over time and how effective our efforts are to protect and enhance our precious environment.	State of the Environment Report 2002/2003 (733 KB) Published: 28 November 2003

Wildlife Protection Areas What wildlife protection areas exist in Willoughby, where they are, and what you can do in them.	Wildlife Protection Areas (540 KB) Published: 19 March 2007

Open Space

Bird Survey The Bird Survey of the City of Willoughby by Andy Burton was updated in February 2000, listing a total of 119 species. The bird survey is a comprehensive compilation of past reports and surveys of the Willoughby area, as well as field surveys carried out by the author between November 1998 and December 1999	Bird Survey 2000 (1193 KB) Published: 17 July 2003

Community Stormwater Education in the Sailor Bay Catchment - Pre Test In terms of preparation for a stormwater awareness education program, a community survey was undertaken of local residents in the Sailors Bay catchment. 250 local people were surveyed on their perceived importance of stormwater issues.	Pre-test Water Quality Survey Report (421 KB) Published: 01 October 2002

Building in a Bushfire Prone Area With the application of sensible planning precautions and appropriate design features, it is possible to significantly reduce the impact that a bushfire will have on residential properties.	Building in a Bushfire Prone Area (163 KB) Published: 20 May 2003

Community Stormwater Education in the Sailors Bay Catchment A follow up community survey was undertaken after the delivery of the “Streets to Creeks - Sailors Bay” program was undertaken.	Community Stormwater Education in the Sailors Bay Sub catchment (1357 KB) Published: 01 September 2003

Gross Pollutant Trap Progress Report Willoughby Council has a number of gross pollution traps (GPTs) on its main stormwater lines, that are designed to trap large pollutants.	Gross Pollutant Trap Progress Report (710 KB) Published: 01 November 2003

Macroinvertebrate Sampling Program Biological survey of Freshwater Macroinvertebrates in creeks flowing to Lane Cove River.	Macroinvertebrate Sampling Program 2003 (573 KB) Published: 01 March 2003

Map of Council's BushCare sites 2005 Map showing the location of each of Council's active Volunteer BushCare sites during 2005.	BushCare & ParkCare Site Map (432 KB) Published: 14 November 2005

Pesticide Use Notification Plan Council has a strong commitment to reducing reliance in the use of pesticides whilst still maintaining and improving the quality of our Open Space. Council will use the most effective and efficient pesticide which is the least toxic to people and the environment and, where appropriate will use other control measures instead of pesticides.	Pesticide Use Notification Plan (55 KB) Published: 16 March 2007

Willoughby City Council's Parks & Reserves Map A3 Map of open spaces in the Willoughby Municipality	Council Parks and Reserves Map (1155 KB) Published: 21 May 2003

Parks Plans of Management

Bales Park	Bales Park (52 KB) Published: 22 April 2003

Castle Cove Park and Golf Course This plan pertains to Castle Cove Park on Holly Street and Castle Cove Golf Course on Deepwater Road.	Castle Cove Park & Golf Course Plan of Management (2893 KB) Published: 03 June 1996

Chatswood West Ward Parks	Chatswood West Parks Plan of Management (190 KB) Published: 19 May 2003

Chatswood West Ward Parks - ammendment	Chatswood West Ward Parks - ammendment to 27 View Street (46 KB) Published: 01 August 2000

Chatswood West Ward Parks - ammendment	Chatswood West Ward Parks - ammendment to Whitton Park (45 KB) Published: 19 September 2005

Cortile Reserve Castlecrag This plan pertains to Cortile Reserve, off The Parapet, Castlecrag and replaces that section in the Plan of Management- Griffin Reserves, Castlecrag (1997) which relates to Cortile Reserve.	Cortile Reserve Plan of Management (69 KB) Published: 24 August 1998

Five Parks This plan pertains to Willoughby Park, Naremburn Park, Bales Park, O H Reid Reserve and Greville Street Reserve. Please note - this is a very large file.	Five Parks (Willoughby, Naremburn, Bales, O H Reid, Greville Street) (2148 KB) Published: 01 August 1995

Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve - Strategies This document describes the strategies derived from the development of planning and management principles for Flat Rock Gully and Bicentennial Reserve.	Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve Plan of Management - Strategies (3905 KB) Published: 01 December 1994

Flat Rock Gully and Bicentennial Reserve - ammendment	Bicentennial Reserve - Halstrom Kiosk (58 KB) Published: 24 June 2002

Flat Rock Gully and Bicentennial Reserve - ammendment	Bicentennial Reserve - Leisure Centre (51 KB) Published: 12 November 2001

Forsyth Park	Forsyth Park (1403 KB) Published: 21 July 1995

Griffin Reserves - 1. Introduction and Significance This plan of management is extremely large, so it has been broken up into sections which are available below.	Griffin Reserves Plan of Management - Introduction & Significance (2521 KB) Published: 01 September 1997

Griffin Reserves - 2. Issues, Objectives, Policies and Action - part 1	Griffin Reserves Plan of Management - Issues, Objectives, Policies and Action (3896 KB) Published: 01 September 1997

Griffin Reserves - 3. Issues, Objectives, Policies and Action - part 2	Griffin Reserves Plan of Management - Issues, Objectives, Policies and Action Part B (2590 KB) Published: 01 September 1997

Griffin Reserves - 4. Implementation and Action	Griffin Reserves Plan of Management - Implementation and Action (793 KB) Published: 01 September 1997

Griffin Reserves - 5. Open Space System	Griffin Reserves Plan of Management - Open Space System (2616 KB) Published: 01 September 1997

Griffin Reserves - 6. Field Survey	Griffin Reserves Plan of Management - Field Survey (1220 KB) Published: 01 September 1997

Griffin Reserves - 7. Appendix	Griffin Reserves Plan of Management - Appendix (3239 KB) Published: 01 September 1997

Middle Harbour Ward Parks This plan pertains to miscellaneous small parks and reserves located in the Middle Harbour Ward.	Middle Harbour Parks Plan of Management (1341 KB) Published: 19 May 2003

Naremburn Ward Parks	Naremburn Ward Parks (405 KB) Published: 01 May 1999

Naremburn Ward Parks - ammendment	Naremburn Ward Parks - ammendment (67 KB) Published: 23 October 2000

Northbridge Ward Parks This plan of management proposes that the subject parks are managed within the framework of these overall goals.	Northbridge Parks Plan of Management (1300 KB) Published: 19 May 2003

Northbridge Ward Parks - ammendment	Northbridge Ward Parks - ammendment to Warners Park (58 KB) Published: 12 May 2003

Northbridge Ward Parks - ammendment	Northbridge Ward Parks - ammendment (53 KB) Published: 01 October 2004

Parks in Chatswood CBD This Plan of Management covers the following 6 parks zoned Open Space 6(a) Existing Recreation in and adjacent to the Chatswood Central Business District (CBD)	Chatswood CBD Parks Plan of Management (1118 KB) Published: 28 April 1997

Rotary Athletic Field and Gore Hill Park	Rotary Athletic Field and Gore Hill Park (2216 KB) Published: 01 November 1996

Rotary Athletic Field and Gore Hill Park - ammendment	Rotary Athletic Field and Gore Hill Park - ammendment (50 KB) Published: 01 August 2000

Skateboard and Rollerblade Facility	Skateboard and Rollerblade Facility (770 KB) Published:

Sustainability

Carbon Footprint A discussion paper on "Willoughby carbon footprint history and future reduction strategy".	Carbon Footprint (55 KB) Published: 06 December 2007

e.restore Progress Report - Achievements and Future Plans This report outlines projects that have been achieved between July 2006 - June 2007 and proposed projects for July 2007 - June 2008 through e.restore.	e.restore Progress Report - Achievements and Future Plans (44 KB) Published:

e.restore Proposed Projects for 2008 Onwards This chart outlines proposed projects from 2008 - 2018 under the e.restore program.	e.restore Proposed Projects for 2008 Onwards (12 KB) Published:

Earth Utility Solar Hot Water Program This document outlines a proposed Council promotion of an innovative solar hot water program for residents.	Earth Utility Solar Hot Water Program (42 KB) Published: 06 February 2008

Environmental Management Plan A compilation of work and thoughts on environmental management.	Environmental Management Plan (2326 KB) Published: 01 November 2000

Sustainable Choice This report discusses the opportunity to join a new sustainable purchasing program offered by the Local Government and Shires Association.	Sustainable Choice (23 KB) Published: 13 February 2008

Use of Perchloroethylene in Dry Cleaners This report proposes a phase out of perchloroethylene usage by Dry Cleaners in the Willoughby area.	Use of Perchloroethylene in Dry Cleaners (33 KB) Published: 18 December 2007

Willoughby City Strategy The Willoughby City Strategy is a long-term vision and plan for the future which will help guide decision making and planning for the next fifteen years.	Willoughby City Strategy (13 KB) Published:

Willoughby Council Sustainability Charter The Sustainability Charter details Council's response to climate change and the environment, and outlines the steps that will be taken to achieve a reduction in emissions, resource use and environmental impact.	Willoughby Council Sustainability Charter (1055 KB) Published: