Publications

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Administration

Privacy Management Plan Willoughby City Council Privacy Management Plan (Feb 2002)	Privacy Management Plan (424.42 KB) Published: 14 May 2003

Arts & Entertainment

Public Art Brochure A Guide to Art in Public Places	Public Art Brochure (463.01 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 (788.48 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 (34.21 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 (267.36 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 (24.49 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 (50.58 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 (42.06 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 (134.66 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 (2.21 MB) Published:

Code of Conduct for Council staff, volunteers and community representatives

Code of Conduct - Community Representatives This Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of people who participate on Council’s Committees.	Code of Conduct - Community Representatives (116.41 KB) Published: 04 June 2009

Code of Conduct - Staff The Code of Conduct sets the minimum requirements of conduct for Willoughby City Council officials in carrying out their functions.	Code of Conduct - Staff (148.36 KB) Published: 04 June 2009

Code of Conduct - Volunteers This Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of people who are associated with the Council as a volunteer.	Code of Conduct - Volunteers (115.50 KB) Published: 04 June 2009

Information for People doing Business with Council This brochure provides information for people who are dealing with Council about the ethical behaviour Council will guarantee, and expect in return, in any business relationship it enters into.	Doing Business with Council - English (322.77 KB) Published: 10 March 2011

Information for People Doing Business with Council (Armenian)

This brochure provides information for people who are dealing with Council about the ethical behaviour Council will guarantee, and expect in return, in any business relationship it enters into.

pdf format Doing Business with Council (Armenian) (342.13 KB)
Published: 10 March 2011

Information for People doing Business with Council (Japanese)

This brochure provides information for people who are dealing with Council about the ethical behaviour Council will guarantee, and expect in return, in any business relationship it enters into.

pdf format Doing Business with Council (Japanese) (330.45 KB)
Published: 10 March 2011

Information for People Doing Business with Council (Korean)

This brochure provides information for people who are dealing with Council about the ethical behaviour Council will guarantee, and expect in return, in any business relationship it enters into.

pdf format Doing Business with Council (Korean) (409.87 KB)
Published: 10 March 2011

Information for People doing Business with Council (Simplified Chinese)

This brochure provides information for people who are dealing with Council about the ethical behaviour Council will guarantee, and expect in return, in any business relationship it enters into.

pdf format Doing Business with Council - Chinese (360.05 KB)
Published: 10 March 2011

Environment

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 (80.85 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 (62.96 KB) Published: 20 May 2003

State of the Environment Report 2008-2009 The SoE report is one of the corporate reporting responsibilities of NSW local government under the Local Government Act 1993. It is intended to provide the community with a report as to what condition the environment is in, why it got that way and what is being done to address the issues. SoE reports are important because they indicate to us what effects we are having on the environment and enable us to manage those effects and make necessary environmental improvements.	State of the Environment Report 2008-2009 (4.78 MB) Published: 25 November 2009

State of the Environment Report 2009-2010 The SoE report is one of the corporate reporting responsibilities of NSW local government under the Local Government Act 1993. It is intended to provide the community with a report as to what condition the environment is in, why it got that way and what is being done to address the issues. SoE reports are important because they indicate to us what effects we are having on the environment and enable us to manage those effects and make necessary environmental improvements.	State of the Environment Report 2009-2010 (3.58 MB) Published: 01 December 2010

Wildlife Protection Areas What wildlife protection areas exist in Willoughby, where they are, and what you can do in them.	Wildlife Protection Areas (527.07 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 (1.14 MB) 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 (411.54 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 (159.02 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 (1.29 MB) 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 (693.52 KB) Published: 01 November 2003

Macroinvertebrate Sampling Program Biological survey of Freshwater Macroinvertebrates in creeks flowing to Lane Cove River.	Macroinvertebrate Sampling Program 2003 (560.03 KB) Published: 01 March 2003

Map of Council's Bushcare sites 2011 Map showing the location of each of Council's active Volunteer Bushcare sites during 2011.	Bush, Street, Park and Lanecare Groups 2011 Map (5.17 MB) Published: 10 December 2010

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 (54.10 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 (1.10 MB) Published: 21 May 2003

Parks Masterplans

Artarmon Reserve - Masterplan	Artarmon Reserve Masterplan (504.63 KB) Published: 28 February 2011

Artarmon Reserve - Masterplan - Circuit Path Detail	Artarmon Reserve Masterplan - Circuit Path Detail (222.72 KB) Published: 28 February 2011

Artarmon Reserve - Masterplan Notes	Artarmon Reserve Masterplan Notes (120.70 KB) Published: 28 February 2011

Beauchamp Park - Issues Report	Beauchamp Park - Issues Report (7.72 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Beauchamp Park - Masterplan - Page 1	Beauchamp Park Masterplan page 1 (2.19 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Beauchamp Park - Masterplan - Page 2	Beauchamp Park Masterplan page 2 (1.70 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Castle Cove Park - Masterplan	Castle Cove Park Masterplan (1.05 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hil Park - Masterplan - Vol.3 Arboricultural Report	Gore Hill Masterplan - Vol.3 Arboricultural Report (575.24 KB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hill Park - Masterplan - Map.1 Tree Age Class	Gore Hill Masterplan - Map.1 Tree Age Class (1.28 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hill Park - Masterplan - Map.2 Tree Provenance	Gore Hill Masterplan - Map.2 Tree Provenance (1.33 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hill park - Masterplan - Map.3 Tree Risk	Gore Hill Masterplan - Map.3 Tree Risk (1.33 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hill Park - Masterplan - Map.4 Tree Action Plan	Gore Hill Masterplan - Map.4 Tree Action Plan (1.30 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hill Park - Masterplan - Vol.1 Final Report	Gore Hill Masterplan - Vol.1 Final Report (563.49 KB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hill Park - Masterplan - Vol.2 Figures, Maps, Plans and Photos	Gore Hill Masterplan - Vol.2 Figures, Maps, Plans & Photos (3.90 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hill Park - Site Analysis - 1. Ecology	Gore Hill Park Site Analysis - 1.Ecology (1.98 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hill Park - Site Analysis - 2. Ecology Part B	Gore Hill Park Site Analysis - 1.Ecology Part B (415.79 KB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hill Park - Site Analysis - 3. Tree Assessment	Gore Hill Park Site Analysis - 3. Tree Assessment (445.81 KB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hill Park - Site Analysis - 4. Community	Gore Hill Park Site Analysis - 4. Community (450.63 KB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hill Park - Site Analysis - 5. Delight	Gore Hill Park Site Analysis - 5. Delight (460.43 KB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hill Park - Site Analysis - 6. Concept Plan	Gore Hill Park Site Analysis - 6. Concept Plan (926.87 KB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hill Park - Site Analysis - 7. Landscape Masterplan	Gore Hill Park Site Analysis - 7. Landscape Masterplan (2.82 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Gore Hill Park - Site Analysis - 8. Masterplan Images	Gore Hill Park Site Analysis - 8. Masterplan Images (653.47 KB) Published: 28 February 2011

Market Garden Park - First Concept 2003	Market Garden Park - First Concept 2003 (3.03 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Market Garden Park - Landscape Concept Draft Masterplan 2003	Market Garden Park - Landscape Concept Draft Masterplan 2003 (3.32 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Naremburn Park - Masterplan	Masterplan (1.89 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Naremburn Park - Pavillion Area	Pavillion Area (1.52 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Naremburn Park - Site Analysis - Community	Site Analysis - Community (1.75 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Naremburn Park - Site Analysis - Delight	Site Analysis - Delight (1.35 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Naremburn Park - Site Analysis - Ecology 1	Site Analysis - Ecology 1 (1.50 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Naremburn Park - Site Analysis - Ecology 2	Site Analysis - Ecology 2 (1.59 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Northbridge Park - Masterplan	Northbridge Park Masterplan (1.90 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Willoughby Park - Masterplan Sheet 1 - Amended	Masterplan Sheet 1 - Amended (1.06 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Willoughby Park - Masterplan Sheet 2 - Amended	Masterplan Sheet 2 - Amended (1.10 MB) Published: 28 February 2011

Willoughby Park - Site Analysis Sheet 1	Site Analysis Sheet 1 (953.56 KB) Published: 28 February 2011

Willoughby Park - Site Analysis Sheet 2	Site Analysis Sheet 2 (977.93 KB) Published: 28 February 2011

Parks Plans of Management

Bales Park	Bales Park (50.89 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 (2.76 MB) Published: 03 June 1996

Chatswood East Ward Parks	Chatswood East Ward Parks (231.88 KB) Published: 01 September 2002

Chatswood West Ward Parks	Chatswood West Parks Plan of Management (185.57 KB) Published: 19 May 2003

Chatswood West Ward Parks - amendment	Chatswood West Ward Parks - amendment to Lowanna Park - 2010 (200.71 KB) Published: 06 December 2010

Chatswood West Ward Parks - amendment	Chatswood West Ward Parks - amendment to 27 View Street (44.64 KB) Published: 01 August 2000

Chatswood West Ward Parks - amendment	Chatswood West Ward Parks - amendment to Whitton Park (43.92 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 (67.63 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) (2.05 MB) Published: 01 August 1995

Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve - Part A - 1 - Introduction	1 - Introduction (546.22 KB) Published: 31 August 1995

Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve - Part A - 2.1 Context, Landuse and Tenure	2.1 - Context, Landuse and Tenure (349.49 KB) Published: 31 August 1995

Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve - Part A - 2.2 - Recreation	2.2 - Recreation (161.41 KB) Published: 31 August 1995

Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve - Part A - 2.3 - Traffic and Parking	2.3 - Traffic and Parking (426.17 KB) Published: 31 August 1995

Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve - Part A - 2.4 - Water Management	2.4 - Water Management (1.20 MB) Published: 31 August 1995

Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve - Part A - 2.5 - Conservation & Mgmt of Vegetation & Wildlife	2.5 - Conservation and Management of Vegetation and Wildlife (2.01 MB) Published: 31 August 1995

Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve - Part A - 2.6 - Landscape Character	2.6 - Landscape Character (136.75 KB) Published: 31 August 1995

Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve - Part A - 2.7 - Heritage	2.7 - Heritage (80.26 KB) Published: 31 August 1995

Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve - Part A - 2.8 - Summary of Policies	2.8 - Summary of Policies (510.49 KB) Published: 31 August 1995

Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve - Part A - 3 - Community Involvement	3 - Community Involvement (1.62 MB) Published: 31 August 1995

Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve - Part A - 4 - Bibliography	4 - Bibliography (67.66 KB) Published: 31 August 1995

Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve - Part A - Contents, acknowledgements and executive summary	Contents, acknowledgements and executive summary (359.68 KB) Published: 31 August 1995

Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve - Part B - 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 (3.72 MB) Published: 01 December 1994

Flat Rock Gully and Bicentennial Reserve - amendment	Bicentennial Reserve - Halstrom Kiosk (56.17 KB) Published: 24 June 2002

Flat Rock Gully and Bicentennial Reserve - amendment	Bicentennial Reserve - Leisure Centre (49.74 KB) Published: 12 November 2001

Flat Rock Gully and Bicentennial Reserve - amendment	Bicentennial Reserve - Sports Use (515.16 KB) Published: 17 May 2010

Forsyth Park	Forsyth Park (1.34 MB) Published: 21 July 1995

Griffin Reserves Plan of Management Part 1 - Policy	Griffin Reserves Plan of Management Part 1 - Policy (3.20 MB) Published: 03 February 2011

Griffin Reserves Plan of Management Part 2 - Supporting Information	Griffin Reserves Plan of Management Part 2 - Supporting Information (2.39 MB) Published: 03 February 2011

Griffin Reserves Plan of Management Part 3 - Inventory of Multipurpose Reserves	Griffin Reserves Plan of Management Part 3 - Inventory of Multipurpose Reserves (15.39 MB) Published: 03 February 2011

Griffin Reserves Plan of Management Part 3 - Inventory of Reserves	Griffin Reserves Plan of Management Part 3 - Inventory of Reserves (10.90 MB) Published: 03 February 2011

Griffin Reserves Plans of Management - Inventory of Road Islands	Griffin Reserves Plan of Management - Inventory of Road Islands (17.56 MB) Published: 03 February 2011

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 (1.28 MB) Published: 19 May 2003

Naremburn Ward Parks	Naremburn Ward Parks (395.16 KB) Published: 01 May 1999

Naremburn Ward Parks - amendment	Naremburn Ward Parks - amendment (23.25 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 (1.24 MB) Published: 19 May 2003

Northbridge Ward Parks - amendment	Northbridge Ward Parks - amendment to Warners Park (56.98 KB) Published: 12 May 2003

Northbridge Ward Parks - amendment	Northbridge Ward Parks - amendment (52.22 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 (1.07 MB) Published: 28 April 1997

Rotary Athletic Field and Gore Hill Park	Rotary Athletic Field and Gore Hill Park (2.11 MB) Published: 01 November 1996

Rotary Athletic Field and Gore Hill Park - amendment	Rotary Athletic Field and Gore Hill Park - Amendment (33.16 KB) Published: 01 August 2000

Skateboard and Rollerblade Facility	Skateboard and Rollerblade Facility (751.79 KB) Published:

Sustainability

Carbon Reduction Strategy A discussion paper on "Willoughby carbon footprint history and future reduction strategy".	Carbon Reduction Strategy (32.47 KB) Published: 06 December 2007

ClimateClever Apartments Phase 1 - Aggregated Report Report summarising the aggregated finding of the Common Area Energy and Water assessments undertaken as part of phase 1 of the ClimateClever Apartments Program.	ClimateClever Apartments - Phase 1 Aggregated Report (738.45 KB) Published: 01 September 2010

ClimateClever Community Education Campaign Strategy The working document that guides the direction of the ClimateClever Campaign for 2009-2011. The strategy outlines the key directions to achieve behaviour change towards a 15% greenhouse gas emission reduction by 2015 (based on a 2007 baseline) across our community.	ClimateClever Community Education Campaign Strategy (545.33 KB) Published: 01 January 2010

ClimateClever Home Assessment Service - Research and Evaluation Report Report summarising the aggregated findings of the Home Assessments conducted as part of the ClimateClever Home Assessment Service and evaluation of the program.	ClimateClever HAS - Research and Evaluation Report (3.34 MB) Published: 23 July 2010

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 (42.76 KB) Published:

e.restore Quarterly Report October-December 2010	e.restore Quarterly Report October-December 2010 (189.27 KB) Published: 31 December 2010

Sustainability Action Plan The Sustainability Action Plan 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.	Sustainability Action Plan (3.21 MB) Published: 24 January 2012

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 (12.77 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 (1.01 MB) Published: 12 March 2008

Willoughby City Guide

Willoughby City Guide - Section 1: Lifestyle, entertainment, events and recreation The Willoughby City Guide is a one-stop source for everything you need to know about Willoughby for residents, visitors and businesses. Contact Council for a free copy of the guide.	Willoughby City Guide Section 1 (2.62 MB) Published: 01 January 2012

Willoughby City Guide - Section 2: Living locally, learning and education, community services, trans The Willoughby City Guide is a one-stop source for everything you need to know about Willoughby for residents, visitors and businesses. Contact Council for a free copy of the guide.	Willoughby City Guide Section 2 (2.50 MB) Published: 01 January 2012

Willoughby City Guide - Section 3: Community services listings The Willoughby City Guide is a one-stop source for everything you need to know about Willoughby for residents, visitors and businesses. Contact Council for a free copy of the guide.	Willoughby City Guide Section 3 (741.23 KB) Published: 01 January 2012

Publications

Administration

Arts & Entertainment

Building/Development/Planning

Code of Conduct for Council staff, volunteers and community representatives

Environment

Open Space

Parks Masterplans

Parks Plans of Management

Sustainability

Willoughby City Guide

Willoughby City Council