Inquiry into Sportsground Management in NSW
This inquiry is a completed Legislative Assembly inquiry conducted by the Public Works Committee.
The Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Public Works is undertaking an inquiry into the availability and core objectives for management of community land designated as sportsgrounds.
The aim of the inquiry is to assess current and projected community demand for sportsground facilities and the adequacy of current measures to allow equitable access, to manage environmental pressures and to ensure maintenance and public safety.
Timeline
» Call for submissions: 12 Jul 2006
» Submissions close: 18 Aug 2006
» Final Report Published: 16 Nov 2006
Reports and Government Responses
| Date | Name of Document |
|---|---|
| 16/11/2006 | Sportsground Management in NSW (Final Report) |
Hearings and Transcripts
| Date | Name of Document |
|---|---|
| 29/09/2006 | Public Hearing |
Submissions
Submissions are currently being sought. The Submissions closing date has been extended until 18 August 2006.
View the public submission(s) published by the committee in relation to this inquiry.
The closing date for submissions was 18 August 2006
Contact Us
This is a completed inquiry. The contacts below are historical only.
- Primary contact: Carolynne James, phone (02) 9230 3434, carolynne.james@parliament.nsw.gov.au
- Committee Manager: Ms Carolynne James, phone (02) 9230 3434, Carolynne.James@parliament.nsw.gov.au
- Senior Committee Officer: Mr Bjarne Nordin, phone (02) 9230 2161, bjarne.nordin@parliament.nsw.gov.au
- Committee Officer: Ms Kylie Rudd, phone (02) 9230 3438, kylie.rudd@parliament.nsw.gov.au
- Assistant Committee Officer: Ms Glendora Magno, phone (02) 9230 3054, glendora.magno@parliament.nsw.gov.au
- Address for written correspondence:
The Committee Manager
Standing Committee on Public Works
Parliament House
Macquarie St
Sydney NSW 2000
Fax: (02) 9230 3309
Inquiry Terms of Reference
This inquiry was self-referred.
In particular, the Committee will examine the following factors:
1. Adequacy of provision of quality sportsgrounds to meet community needs across NSW;
2. Cost and revenue arrangements including capital upgrades;
3. Environmental concerns associated with sportsground management;
4. Effectiveness of current administration of sportsgrounds by various providers including councils, state government (including schools) and private operators;
5. Impact on health outcomes and social cohesion, particularly in disadvantaged communities;
6. Traffic, noise and other direct impacts on residential amenity;
7. Affect of litigation and insurance costs on financial viability; and
8. Access to open space for active and passive recreational users.
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