Draft Parks and Playgrounds Asset Management Plan

2.4    Parks and Playgrounds Asset Management Objectives
The AM objectives detailed in the AMP include:
•    A consolidated asset register that identifies:
     o     Asset description;
     o     Asset condition;
     o     Useful life and renewal dates; and
     o     Replacement costs.
•    The levels of service provided by parks and playgrounds to the Noosa Community;
•    Current and future maintenance expenditure;
•    Develop proactive and preventative maintenance strategies;
•    Identifying any future demand forecasts for the parks and playgrounds;
•    Development of renewal and upgrade programs for all parks and playgrounds across the Shire;
•    Identifying any legislative considerations necessary in the management of the parks and
     playgrounds;
•    Documenting the financial forecasts for the parks and playgrounds;
•    Identifying all risks and opportunities related to management of the parks and playgrounds;
     and
•    Documentation of any future actions identified to improve the asset management objectives of
     the parks and playgrounds.

2.5    Levels of Service
The levels of service that are currently being maintained for Council’s parks and playgrounds are
aligned to the Corporate Plan and Branch Plan objectives. The continuous development and
implementation of the asset management objectives that include good asset governance and asset
knowledge are also aligned to the Corporate Plan objectives. The service delivery is provided
internally with external specialists and technical consultants engaged as required.

Any changes in the levels of service to the parks and playgrounds will be required to demonstrate
the benefit and be approved by Council. Changes in levels of service should be addressed through
the asset management governance framework prior to the approval by Council.


2.6    Legislative & Standards Requirements
The legislative and Standards requirements relative to Parks and playgrounds are:
•     Building Act 1975
•     Disability Discrimination Act (Commonwealth) 1991
•     National Construction Code 2015
•     The National Construction Code of Australia (NCC)
•     Coastal Protection & Management Act
•     Queensland Heritage Act
•     Nature Conservation Act
•     Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act
•     Workplace Health and Safety Act
•     AS 4685.1:2021 Playground equipment and surfacing (Parts 1 to 3)
•     AS 4422:2022 Playground Surfacing
•     AS 16630:2021 Permanently installed outdoor fitness equipment

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