FAQs
What is the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP)?
The CISP is a high-level strategic plan that guides Council’s decisions on open space and community facilities.
Open space and community facilities are buildings and land that have been designed and / or designated for recreational use. This includes parks, play spaces, sportsgrounds, sports courts, swimming pools, cultural / entertainment facilities, community buildings, community gardens and more.
The CISP is a 30-year plan and makes recommendations for open space and community facilities for short, medium and long-term planning and investment.
Why is the CISP being reviewed?
The Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP) was adopted in 2017 and is due for review. Regular reviews are necessary to ensure that the recommendations in the CISP reflect current population data and meet the needs of the community now and into the future.
What was the purpose of the Community Infrastructure Audit?
The Community Infrastructure Audit (Audit) was undertaken to provide a snapshot of the provision, distribution, condition, and use of community infrastructure across the Shoalhaven. The Audit report is a working reference document and will inform the review of Council’s Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP).
The Audit involved collecting data on open space and community facilities held across different sections of Council and bringing the data together into one easily accessible document. It also involved collecting additional survey data where information gaps were identified.
The Audit report is published in the document library on the CISP Review Get Involved page.
Why are there 2 surveys?
Council is keen to hear from the community about the open space and community facilities that matter to you. Survey one is to understand what you value about the parks, playgrounds, pools, sports facilities, community buildings and cultural facilities in the Shoalhaven. Survey two allows you to provide detailed feedback on specific facilities that you use most often or one that you think of as your favourite.
Can I provide feedback on a specific facility?
Yes! We would love to hear about your experience with local places and spaces that you use. Please complete ‘Survey 2’ in the link here to provide your feedback on a specific facility.
How will survey responses be used in the CISP Review?
Key findings from the survey responses will be considered as part of a Needs Analysis being undertaken as part of the CISP Review. The Needs Analysis assesses how Council’s open space and community facilities meet current and future need, considering projected population growth and changing trends. The needs analysis will inform recommendations in the CISP and guide decision-making and planning for open space and community facilities over the next 30 years.
Will the CISP Review lead to increases in fees and charges?
The Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP) Review will not consider or make recommendations on fees and charges for open space and community facilities.
The revised CISP will analyse how Council’s open space and community facilities meet current and future demand considering projected population growth and changing trends. It will make recommendations for future investment for open space and community facilities in the short, medium and long-term and identify potential funding approaches.