2.3 Council's Strategic Plan 2001-2006
Devonport Council’s strategic plan is the superior planning document for all other planning documents utilised by Council, which must be lead by the Devonport City Council Strategic Plan 2001-2006. As such the mission, vision and values of this guiding document must be taken into account when developing any recreation strategy and plans.
The strategic plan is outlined in terms of its vision, mission and values and other relevant key components for consideration in this recreation strategy plan.
Devonport Council’s strategic plan is the superior planning document for all other planning documents utilised by Council, which must be lead by the Devonport City Council Strategic Plan 2001-2006. As such the mission, vision and values of this guiding document must be taken into account when developing any recreation strategy and plans.
The strategic plan is outlined in terms of its vision, mission and values and other relevant key components for consideration in this recreation strategy plan.
2.3.1 Mission
Devonport City Council is committed to excellence in Local Government through the responsive, cost effective and equitable provision of services to the City and the enhancement of the quality of life of its residents.
2.3.2 Council's Corporate Vision
Devonport City Council wishes to see Devonport develop as the professional, industrial, social and cultural hub of the north coast of Tasmania. It envisages a predominantly residential City set in parklands with a broad commercial and industrial base, whose residents have a balanced family lifestyle with appropriate and fulfilling work, education, sport, recreational and cultural opportunities.
2.3.3 Council's Corporate Key Values:
The Devonport City Council will endeavour to:
- Initiate and maintain programs and services which will meet the aspirations of its residents
- Ensure that the programs and services are provided in an effective, efficient and equitable manner.
- Provide sufficient and appropriate financial and human resources to enable the programs and services to be undertaken.
- Promote the physical, economic, social and political well being of the city and its residents.
- Improve communications with and encourage the participation of the community in Council activities
These key values have been integrated within this recreation planning project and within the proposed
recreation strategy plan, to reflect the strategic imperatives and values of the Devonport community.
recreation strategy plan, to reflect the strategic imperatives and values of the Devonport community.
2.3.4 Aim of Leisure Programs
The City of Devonport leisure and recreation specific goals and strategies are as follows:
- Goal :To promote and enhance the lifestyles of Devonport's residents and visitors by providing services and facilities for leisure.
- Description :The community of Devonport has a public fabric that includes parks, open spaces, sportsfields, with a range of public buildings, sports halls, swimming pools, bathing beaches, which together with library and cultural facilities, aim to satisfy the needs of the community.This program is designed to provide the leisure environment and facilities for residents and visitors to Devonport. Demand for total leisure opportunities to cater for the community and visitors have led t o the construction of new facilities and enhancement of existing facilities.
- Strategies
- To develop and maintain a complete park system that provides a full range of outdoor leisure opportunities
- Develop, maintain and promote the use of council sporting, recreational and cultural facilities
- Develop and maintain a cycleway network and promote cycling and the use of cycle ways for recreational, school and commuter use. Work with communities to develop sport, recreational and cultural activities
- Provide advice and assistance to community sporting, recreational and cultural groups.
Refer to Attachment xx, which includes pages 58 –66 of the 2001-2006 Strategy Plan, which details leisure aims and objectives for Devonport. This strategy plan is intended to further develop and refine those strategies, whilst continuing to support in the delivery of the higher order strategic goals of Council.
2.4 Devonport Strategic Planning
It is important that the review of the Devonport Recreation Strategy plan be comprehensively linked back to Council's overarching Strategic Plan 2001-2006, it is imperative that Council's vision, mission, corporate objectives and corporate plan be regarded as overarching guiding documents for the revision and update of the Devonport Recreation Strategy Plan 2003 -2013.
Consistency in all aspects of the Strategic Plan should be reflected in the Recreation Strategy Plan, and updated on a regular basis.
All aspects of Council’s day to day operations including strategic planning, policy development, capital works programs, maintenance programs etc should make reference to the Devonport Recreation Strategy Plan. Cascading level of implementation throughout the organization will be critical to achieve the high quality outcomes desired by this Council who demonstrates a high level of demonstrated commitment to sport and leisure provision across the City.
The community consultations saw strong support from Alderman, Council Officers, Sports clubs, recreational groups and the community in general for a continuance of high quality sports and recreation facilities, services and programs over the next 10 years. Identifying Devonport as a continuing leader along the North West Coast in sports and recreation provision.
It is important that the review of the Devonport Recreation Strategy plan be comprehensively linked back to Council's overarching Strategic Plan 2001-2006, it is imperative that Council's vision, mission, corporate objectives and corporate plan be regarded as overarching guiding documents for the revision and update of the Devonport Recreation Strategy Plan 2003 -2013.
Consistency in all aspects of the Strategic Plan should be reflected in the Recreation Strategy Plan, and updated on a regular basis.
All aspects of Council’s day to day operations including strategic planning, policy development, capital works programs, maintenance programs etc should make reference to the Devonport Recreation Strategy Plan. Cascading level of implementation throughout the organization will be critical to achieve the high quality outcomes desired by this Council who demonstrates a high level of demonstrated commitment to sport and leisure provision across the City.
The community consultations saw strong support from Alderman, Council Officers, Sports clubs, recreational groups and the community in general for a continuance of high quality sports and recreation facilities, services and programs over the next 10 years. Identifying Devonport as a continuing leader along the North West Coast in sports and recreation provision.
