STRATEGIC ANALYSIS & ZONE OPTIONS (SAZO) REPORT
DRAFTING NOTES
General Direction
Text coloured ‘Blue’ in the report template document is mandatory text to remain in the final
document.
Information/details highlighted in ‘Green’ in these drafting notes will be supplied by Defence
Direction on Specific Content
Executive Summary
This section is to provide:
 a succinct overview of the purpose of preparing the Strategic Analysis and
Zone Options Report, including a brief summary of the zone categories
applied in the Base Zone Plan and an explanation of the application of any
precincts,
 a brief overview of current activities undertaken on the Base, the various
land uses,
 an overview of opportunities for infill or ‘brown field’1 redevelopment,
 future development changes that are planned for the Base,
 changes to the surrounding areas, (i.e. new developments, proposed
rezoning of land, possible encroachment issues),
 a summary of the constraints and issues that have been identified and a
summary of the key recommendations to address any issues identified that
will affect Defence capability on the Base, and
 a summary of the Zone Plan options, the rational behind the selection of
these options and details of the preferred option with a summary of the
arguments in support of this option.
1.
Base Overview
1.1
History
Provide a brief summary of the history of the base including details of when the base was
established and any other key dates in the development of the base.
1.2
Current Capability
Describe the current capability supported at the Base as an overview (not the individual units
as these are listed in Site Analysis – Current Activities)
1.3
Base Categorisation
Include details of how Defence categorises the Base.
A ‘Brown field’ site is a site which contains old and/or disused buildings or a site which has previously been
developed.
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1.4
Base Workforce
Provide a statement about the total permanent and non permanent workforce (ADF, APS,
Reservists, Cadets and Contractors) employed on the base.
2.
Property & Location
2.1
Location and Features
Describe the location of the base, distance from adjacent towns/cities and significant features
of the Base and surrounding areas, including topographical features.
2.2
Boundary Definition
Provide information on the total area of the base and where a base comprises one main site
area and several independent/separate areas clearly identify the other properties.
Identify any land or buildings which are leased by Defence for Defence purposes, either within
the Base perimeter or adjacent to the Base. This information should be shown in a map
format and also provided in a table format where appropriate.
Identify any easements, disused rail corridors or road reserves/reservations etc. that traverse
the Base.
Identify any easements that Defence has over private land adjoining the Base.
2.3
Supporting Areas
Any ancillary or supporting Defence areas/sites, establishments or facilities, such as training
areas, are to be identified.
2.4
Licences/Government Furnished Facilities (GFF)
Provide information on the following:
 existing licences to use Defence facilities/land on the Base,
 Government Furnished Facilities (GFF) on base, and
 areas within the Base which are subject to PPP proposals and/or lease.
2.5
Aboriginal Cultural Areas and Mining
Identify whether any areas of the Base:
 have been identified as an Aboriginal Area of Protection or are subject to
Aboriginal Land Use Agreements (or the like), or
 are subject to mining licences or mining exploration licences
3.
Regional Context
3.1
Political and Statutory Context
The following information is the minimum which is to be provided in this section.
Details of the:
 Local Government Area (LGA’s) in which base located
 Adjoining/Surrounding Local Government Areas
 External Strategic Land Use policies (including local planning schemes) that
have implications for the Base
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Population of the LGA/s in which the base is located
State/Territory and Federal electorate
Surrounding Land Uses
Provide and overview of the surrounding land uses and highlight any existing or potential
future land use conflicts. Include information on expected future growth within surrounding
areas and any existing or future encroachment uses.
3.3
Contribution to the local/regional economy
Information on the direct and indirect contribution that Defence makes to local and regional
economy, as a result of the Base’s existence, is also to be provided in this section. This
information is to be sourced from existing economic data/information, including Defence
reports where available.
Where there is a significant level of capital investment planned for the Base identify and
comment on any potential flow on effects, such as any change to the economic importance of
the Base to the surrounding region in terms of local business opportunities and employment
generation etc.
4.
Strategic Guidance
4.1
Vision
What is the vision for the Base from the Government’s perspective, derived from the strategic
guidance documents? Outcomes from consultation with stakeholders should also provide
input to the formulation of the vision statement.
Strategic Defence policies that will have an impact on the future development of the base,
such as the Defence White Paper, ADF Posture Review, National Defence Estate Framework
and Service specific documents including ‘The Army Plan’-Infrastructure Strategic Planning
Guidance document are to be considered. Defence will supply these documents.
Reference to the Defence Estate Principles of Development is also required as some of the
principles contained within this policy document will have implications for the formulation of
the Zone Plan options.
4.2
Future Capability
Outline what changes to capability are planned for the Base in the future.
Consider whether any of these changes may influence land planning for the Base. For
example, the introduction of a new aircraft may result in more areas of a Base being subject
to high levels of aircraft noise, or the introduction of a new ship may require modifications to
wharf services and berthing requirements.
Comment on whether new capabilities are also likely to impact on any supporting training
facilities or Defence sites.
4.3
Significant Planned Infrastructure and Facilities Projects
Identify significant planned infrastructure projects.
Identify future facilities projects, including approved, unapproved and unfunded projects.
Identify any land acquisitions or disposals under consideration.
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4.4
Guiding Principles & Objectives
These are a generic set of objectives for use in all Zone Plans. More specific objectives
unique to a particular Base may be added to the various zones as supplementary objectives
where considered necessary (and approved by the project officer) to more clearly articulate
the intent of the application of the zone within that Defence establishment.
Additional objectives should not include qualitative statements about standards or techniques
which are the result of management actions. Rather, they should relate to the provision of
spaces within which activities can occur, or relate back to some of the Defence Estate
Principles of Development.
4.5
Standard Zones
Additional zones cannot be added. Zones must be selected from the standard set provided
and no alterations or amendments are permitted other than those outlined in section 4.4
5.
Site Analysis
5.1
Current Activities
Provide a detailed description of the Base’s key functions and identify any supporting training
or other ancillary areas and the nature of the inter-relationship.
All current Base activities should be listed here, including key military units/facilities, their
roles and the respective command level.
5.2
Existing Buildings & Structures
The number of buildings and an estimate of the total floor area of working accommodation
(this may be broken down into different categories of working accommodation i.e. office
space, storage/warehouse, workshops/maintenance buildings), messing facilities, recreational
and community facilities and Living-in accommodation (LIA) should be specified.
Any duplication of facilities within the Base should be clearly identified.
A detailed analysis of existing buildings on the Base is to be undertaken using Defence’s
existing building asset register information from the Defence Estate Management Systems
(DEMS), Infrastructure Appraisals (IA) Maintenance Plan, extract of McGrath-Nicol
information from Roman, and Base Demolition works program data and any other
information/data provided by Defence.
The remaining useful life of all buildings on the Base is to be identified in a map format. The
criterion to be used for identifying remaining useful life is:
No remaining useful life (highlighted in red),
less than five years (highlighted in orange),
between 5 and 10 years (highlighted in yellow),
between 10 and 20 years (highlighted in mid blue), and
more than 20 years (highlighted in green)
Buildings scheduled for demolition, or identified as having 5 years or less of remaining useful
life are to be mapped to assist in the identification of potential ‘Brown Field2’ sites suitable for
redevelopment to guide the future development of the Base to facilitate the optimum
utilisation of the Defence estate land. A table which identifies the building number and the
remaining useful life of the building should also be provided in the appendices.
A ‘Brown field’ site is a site which contains old and/or disused buildings or a site which has previously been
developed.
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Information on the use or purpose of buildings and the level of security required for the
building should also be established where practical.
5.3
Functional Relationships & Existing Land Use Conflicts
The functional relationships between buildings and spaces are to be studied. For example
pedestrian and vehicular linkages between working, messing and accommodation areas.
Then identify these functional relationships, interconnected elements and systems, and
movement corridors between various building types. Diagrams to illustrate these spatial
linkages should be provided.
Any existing on Base land use conflicts are to be identified and discussed. Any existing or
potential external land use conflicts also need to be identified and discussed.
5.4
Existing Civil Infrastructure
The known capacity, condition and compliance of all services within the Base are to be
discussed within this section. Comment is also to be provided regarding the availability of the
infrastructure services such as sewer, water, fire services, electricity, communications, gas
and fuel supply services. The ability of the various utility suppliers to provide additional
capacity/supply to the Base to meet the needs of proposed future developments is to be
ascertained. Any possible financial implications for Defence in relation to the need to upgrade
any of these externally provided services to meet Defence’s future requirements is to be
identified.
Discussion regarding the condition and adequacy of existing infrastructure should draw on
any current known information and recent reports that have been commissioned by Defence.
These include Base Engineering Assessment Project (BEAP) reports.
For subsection (a) Water (including potable, non potable, fire fighting and irrigation), the
existing condition, capacity and compliance of the water supply infrastructure and its ability to
accommodate further demands on the supply needs to be examined and detailed. Issues
associated with the connection to local/regional water authority’s supply and the ability to
meet projected future supply demands are also to be examined and detailed.
For subsection (b) Sewer, the existing condition, capacity and compliance of the sewer
network and the adequacy of any onsite Sewerage Treatment Plant to handle peak loads is to
be examined and detailed. Where relevant any issues associated with the connection to the
local/regional sewerage authority’s reticulated sewerage system is to be examined and
detailed. The ability of the system to accommodate additional future demands also needs to
be examined and detailed.
For subsection (c) Stormwater Drainage (including but not limited to; above and in-ground
infrastructure and detention), existing condition, capacity and compliance of the stormwater
drainage network are to be considered, as well as issues related to stormwater management,
both on and off the Base, and the potential for on-site flooding is to be examined and detailed.
Any additional requirements needed to accommodate further development on the Base also
must be examined.
For subsection (d) Electricity, the existing condition, capacity and compliance of the power
supply and its ability to accommodate current demands, as well as future requirements is to
be examined and detailed. Any issues associated with the connection to or supply from the
power authority must also be examined and detailed.
For subsection (e) Gas, the existing condition, capacity and compliance of the gas supply
(both reticulated and bottled) and its ability to accommodate further demands on the supply
needs to be examined and detailed.
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For subsection (f) Communications, discussion on the condition, capacity and compliance of
copper cabling for voice and data services and fibre optic cabling for all applications is to be
included. Reporting can draw on recent studies that have been conducted by the Voice
Services Team.
For subsections (g) Roads, (h) Access, (i) Car Parking & (j) Cycling Networks an analysis of
the adequacy of the existing internal road network, cycle & pedestrian paths and car parking
to accommodate peak traffic movements is to be included. Primary access routes through
the Base are to be identified for use by heavy vehicles to improve traffic safety on the Base.
Analyse the use of pedestrian, cycle and vehicular corridors within the base which link
working accommodation, messing, recreational facilities and LIA accommodation to identify
existing issues and highlight opportunities for improvement. Identify any future capabilities
being planned which may have an impact on the structural integrity of the road surface/base,
bridges and culverts within the Base and surrounding the Base. Any detailed background
studies prepared in relation to these issues are to be included as appendices.
External traffic management issues and road design which impact on the movement of traffic
entering and exiting the Base is also to be considered and comment provided were this is or
is likely to be future traffic management issues of Base.
For subsection k) Fuel farms/supply systems the existing condition, capacity and compliance
of fuel installations, including storage tanks and fuel delivery systems is to be examined and
their ability to accommodate further demands on supply detailed.
Note. Maps are to be provided:
 identifying the recommended primary access routes, as well as cycling and
pedestrian networks, and
 locations of the underground civil infrastructure as identified above (this requirement
may not be required if other work has been recently completed by Defence)
All maps provided are to be prepared in accordance with DSG’s Spatial Data Management
Plan (SDMP) which is available on the Defence intranet site.
5.5
Existing Environmental and Heritage Conditions
a) Topography and soil conditions
Provide details of the current environmental conditions on the Base and within the
surrounding area? This should include information on site geomorphology,
topography, such as slope considerations, soil types, including acid sulphate and
highly erodible soils, sink holes and mine subsidence. This information should also be
provided in map format.
b) Flooding
Identify any flood prone land and major drainage lines. Flood mapping should identify
the 1 in 100, 1 in 20 (where available) year flood event. This should also be provided
in map format. Where information is available comment should be made about any
impacts as a result of climate induced sea level change.
c) Flora, Fauna and Threatened Ecological Communities
Any existing threatened flora, fauna or ecological communities found on the Defence
establishment are to be cited and mapped.
EPBC-listed threatened species / threatened ecological communities (known and
likely).
State-listed threatened species / threatened ecological communities (known and
likely).
Information on threatened species should be presented with EPBC listings first, then
State listings.
Identify any Ramsar Convention sites.
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d) Heritage Buildings, Sites and Items
Identify any buildings, items or areas within the Defence establishment that are
currently listed, or have been nominated for heritage listing under the EPBC Act (on
Commonwealth or National Heritage list) or under any State or Territory heritage
legislation.
Identify any heritage buildings, items or areas that are identified within any Base
heritage or environmental management plan.
Identify any known indigenous sites of significance.
e) Site Contamination (including unexploded ordnance)
Identify areas of known contamination and areas identified as being possible
contaminated sites due to previous land use. Site contamination includes
unexploded ordinance. Sites that have undergone remediation but may still have
some development constraints are also to be identified.
5.6
Zone Plan of Current Activities
A zone plan, using the standard set of zones provided in the templates, is to be derived for
the Base’s current activities, based on the data collected in Site Analysis (sections 5.1 to 5.4)
phase of the project.
6.
Constraints Analysis
Care should be taken not to repeat the content that has been provided in the Site
Analysis section. The purpose of this section is to consider the information gathered in the
Site Analysis section and determine what constraints there are on the development of the
Base.
The section should briefly highlight the issue, provide more information regarding technical
details and consideration of the particular the issue, as well as provide an explanation as to
why the particular issue represents a constraint to development.
6.1
Operational Constraints
What effects do current operational activities have on other Base activities or areas? Include
an estimate of future implications where known. For instance the impact form aircraft noise
on the living areas of the Base, or the constraints to the siting of facilities within the Explosive
Ordnance (EO) safety arcs.
6.2
External Land Uses/Tenure Constraints
Are there any external land uses or activities outside the Base’s boundary that may influence
or constrain Base activities?
Is urban encroachment likely to restrict the operational capability of the Base in the future or
limit any future land acquisition that may be required to accommodate changes to the
operations carried out on the Base?
6.3
Environmental Constraints
What effect or implications do existing internal environmental conditions have on Base
activities and areas? For instance flood liable land subject to inundation, land slope or acid
sulphate soils.
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Are there any external environmental constraints outside the Defence establishment
boundary that may influence or affect Base activities? For example is the Base located within
a water catchment area or is it located within a fire prone area?
Does the Base contain any wildlife/vegetation corridors that must be protected or are there
any endangered species or ecological communities found on the Defence establishment
which may preclude development in that area?
Are there any heritage buildings or sites of such significance that demolition or disturbance
must be avoided?
6.4
Civil Infrastructure Constraints
6.4.1 Internal
Are there any existing and/or future capacity constraints that have been identified with respect
to water, sewer, electricity, communications, roads and car parking?
6.4.2 External
Are there any constrains to the capacity of external sewerage, water, electricity
telecommunications and gas infrastructure that have been identified by the suppliers? Are
there constraints to existing supplies which are likely to affect the ability to accommodate any
additional demand on these services that may be created through further development of the
Base? Where any increase in demand may result in additional cost to Defence to upgrade
these services this must be highlighted.
Where external traffic management and road condition issues have been identified these are
to be highlighted where they will impact of the efficiency of Base activities current and future.
6.5
Constraints Mapping
These maps will convey spatially, the extent of the various constraints. They will assist with
the determination of options for zone boundaries and may identify areas which will require
more specific controls that can be provided via precinct plans.
Separate maps illustrating each of the following constraints are to be provided:
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Building height limits (Based on current Obstacle Clearance Surface Data)
Air Traffic Control response Curves
NAVAID Obstruction Clearance limits
The most recent Australian Noise Exposure Forecast Contours for the Base
Forward Firing Arcs
Explosive Ordnance Safety Arc Templates.
Range Safety Templates
Topographical and/or slope constraints map.
Environmental constraints maps as relevant. For instance flood liable land, saline areas,
acid sulphate soils, land slope, critical habitat, threatened flora, fauna and ecological
communities, contaminated sites, fire prone areas etc.
Additional maps may be provided as necessary.
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Issues Analysis
Compare Strategic Planning Guidance with the operational and environmental constraints
(include regional considerations).
Analyse the Zone Plan of Current Base Activities (prepared at Section 5.7). Are there any
current conflicting land uses or incompatibilities?
Highlight any identified duplication of facilities within the Defence establishment and give
consideration as to whether there may be opportunities for the rationalisation of these
facilities, particularly where it can be shown that this would not impact on operational
capability.
Can proposed infrastructure projects be implemented?
Any shortfalls in existing infrastructure to accommodate planned future changes in capability?
Are there any issues with external service provision, such as the supply of electricity or water
that have implications for any capability expansion or development on the Base?
What are the opportunities to achieve improved utilization of land within the Base by
encouraging development of identified ‘Brown Field’ or redevelopment sites? Consider the
advantages of a ‘Brown Fields’ utilization strategy.
How can issues be resolved? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each solution
or option? Options can include suggest changes to the location or extent of current facilities
and infrastructure.
Identify issues that are likely to restrict the capacity of the Base to accommodate any new
units or capability and the associated development.
The overall goal is the achievement of the Final Zone Plan’s overarching objectives.
8.
Issues Action Plan
This section is to highlight significant issues or constraints that have been identified which are
likely to effect the utilization of land for the highest and best use, or the existing and future
capability of the Defence establishment. Issues are to be highlighted under separate
headings as shown in the following examples. Recommendations are to be included in the
form of actions required to address the issue. Each issue should be identified with separate
headings followed by an introduction under the heading of Description and Background to
recommendations. The recommended actions should be set out in a separate paragraph.
Key stakeholders that will be required to be involved in undertaking the recommended actions
are also to be identified separately.
It is preferred that the commentary and recommendations on each issue be restricted to one
page.
This Issues Action Plan section should be set out by topics as shown in the following
examples.
Note. Only those topics/matters that have been identified as significant issues are to
be included in this section.
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EXAMPLE OF TEMPLATES BY TOPIC
Civil Infrastructure – Internal & External (if required)
Key issues related to the capacity of civil infrastructure such as water, sewerage,
drainage/stormwater, electricity, gas, communications, roads/access and car parking which
have been identified are to be summarised and recommended actions to be taken are to be
put forward. Issues related to both internal and external services are to be identified.
Recommended action
The recommended action may relate to a requirement to undertake further
investigation regarding the condition and capacity of identified civil infrastructure
where there is a lack of sufficient background technical data to make specific
recommendations about the capital works required to resolve the issue. Where
sufficient technical background information exists regarding the type of upgrade
required a more detailed recommendation can be made. Such a recommendation
might include a timeframe in which the work is required to be carried out so that lack
of sufficient infrastructure capacity does no impede future development on the Base
Stakeholders
A list of key stakeholders required to undertake or be involved in the recommendation
is to be provided for each recommendation. This should include Defence
branches/division and any external agencies such as the relevant service authority for
water, sewerage, gas and communications. Where the recommendation relates to
roads the Local Councils and the road authority should be specified where relevant
and for external drainage/stormwater management issues the relevant Local
Council/s should be included. A branch within Defence is to be nominated to take the
lead responsibility for actioning the recommendation.
Contamination and Site Remediation (if required)
Where the research and investigation undertaken to complete the Constraints and Issues
analysis has identified suspected or known contaminated sites that will impact on the future
development of the Base in a configuration that will allow for the highest and best use of land
the issue must be highlighted in this section and a recommendation on the best way forward
made.
Recommended action
The recommendation might relate to the preparation of further contamination studies.
Where such studies already exist the recommendation may relate to a suggested
time table for site remediation action to be undertaken so that land can be release for
future development in a timely manner to accommodate planned future development.
Stakeholders
Relevant stakeholders are to be identified, including the stakeholder who is to be
given lead responsibility.
Land Acquisition (if required for expansion, protection from encroachment etc.)
Land acquisition may be identified as an issue where there is a need to acquire land to
provide:
 protection from future urban encroachment,
 sufficient buffers so that capability is not compromised, or
 where there is a demonstrated need for future expansion.
Recommended action
The recommended action should broadly identify those areas that might be
considered for acquisition and recommend that Defence have a detailed Property
Analysis and Land Acquisition Strategy prepared.
Stakeholders
Relevant stakeholders are to be identified, including the stakeholder who is to be
given lead responsibility.
Facilities Rationalisation (where opportunities have been identified)
Where as a result of the strategic analysis investigations opportunities for the rationalisation
of facilities have been have been identified these opportunities should be summarised in this
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section and recommendations made as to a proposed strategy for the minimising duplication
of facilities so that the estate can be managed in a more sustainable manner in the future.
Recommended Action
The recommended action should clearly identify those facilities that are considered to
be suitable for rationalisation and where possible identify a strategy for implementing
the rationalisation. Where more detailed information is required to support the
argument for rationalisation the recommendation might include a requirement for a
detailed cost benefit report be prepared before any final decision on the
rationalisation of facilities is made.
Stakeholders
Relevant stakeholders are to be identified, including the stakeholder who is to be
given lead responsibility.
Environment and Heritage (where unresolved issues have been identified)
During the development of the SAZO Report, it is identified that there are heritage or natural
environmental issues that will impact on the development of the Zone Plan, a recommended
course of action for the resolution of the issue should be included.
Recommended Action
The recommended action might suggest that further evaluation or monitoring be
undertaken to resolve the issue.
Stakeholders
Relevant stakeholders are to be identified, including the stakeholder who is to be
given lead responsibility.
Documentation gaps
Where key data gaps have been identified through the preparation of the SAZO Report, this
lack of information and recommended actions regarding the preparation of further detailed
reports should be identified in this section. Data gaps might relate to the lack of detailed
information on contaminated land, threatened species and threatened ecological communities
or Heritage Management Plans. It might also highlight the lack of accurate asset survey data
on facilities/structures. A brief summary of the need for this information should be provided
for each issue and a separate recommendation made.
Recommended actions
The recommendation should clearly identify the type of report that is required to fill
the identified data gap the implications for not undertaking the preparation of the
recommended report.
Stakeholders
Relevant stakeholders are to be identified, including the stakeholder who is to be
given lead responsibility.
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Opportunities Analysis
In consideration of the findings from the analysis undertaken in accordance with the
guidelines for sections 5 through to 7 identify any capacity for the base to accommodate new
units or additional development.
Where appropriate identify opportunities to improve traffic management and safety within the
base. This might include the need to provide for safe movement of hazardous materials
through the base, the introduction of heavy vehicle routes and/or the utilization of one-way
road circulation routes for heavy vehicles to minimise the amount of land required to provide
for large vehicle turning circles.
Were on base car parking is widely dispersed and located in an ad hoc manner opportunities
for rationalisation of base car parking should be discussed.
Opportunities for providing new or improving existing on base pedestrian and cycle movement
corridors should also be identified where appropriate.
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Where the quality of on base amenity has been identified as a concern, through the
consultation process, opportunities to improve the amenity in a cost effective manner should
be discussed in this section.
Any opportunities that may have been identified to improve or upgrade the existing quality of
the base civil infrastructure/services in a cost effective manner should also be highlighted in
this section.
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Zone Plan Options
10.1
Zones
Zones are to be used only as required. It is not envisaged that all Bases would have one of
each zone. For instance, a Base that conducts operational support, not involving the actual
deployment of any military hardware such as ships, tanks or aircraft, would not have an
‘operational’ zone. While acknowledging that not all activities or building/Infrastructure/areas
are relevant to each Base/establishment, none of these Zone Plan templates are to be altered
or amended in the Strategic Analysis and Zone Option Report and Zone Plan, except in
accordance with section 4.4.
Zone options are to offer spatial solutions to existing or potential land use conflicts identified
in the Issues Analysis.
Each Zone Plan option should identify the actual area of land (in hectares) within each of the
various zones and identify the amount of land available for new development within each of
the zones, except the ‘Open Space’ zone. For example, state the amount of land within an
area of ‘Operational Support’ zone that is currently vacant and able to be developed plus any
land that has been identified as ‘Brown Field’ sites.
The actual size of the portions of the individual zones shown on the zone plan options should
be stated as well and the total combined land area of each of the various zones.
This information should be shown spatially in maps included in the Strategic Analysis and
Zone Options Report as well as included in the written text. An example of the text is as
follows ‘There is approximately 25.5 Ha of land in the ‘Operational Support’ zone and 10 Ha
of this land is available for new development/re-development on the Base.
The reasoning behind or justification for each option is to be included.
The implications of each option, such as the requirement to re-locate or demolish any existing
facilities or infrastructure, are to be included.
Include reasoning behind the recommendation of the preferred option.
10.2
Precincts
Precincts are to be established as directed or as derived from the Issues Analysis.
With regard to the security precincts, the levels of security will depend on types of activities
occurring at the Base.
Precincts boundaries do not necessarily have to align with a zone boundary or a physical
structure such as a security fence. Precincts can be identified for specific regimental or unit
activities where sufficient justification has been provided.
Individual ADF service precincts may be required where a Base supports multi-service
functions. However, the sharing of generic facilities such as messing and recreational facilities
is generally required.
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Areas of land within a Base can be subject to lease agreements for use for non-defence
purposes or for Defence PPP projects such as Single LEAP Live-in Accommodation. Typically
these areas are to be identified on the Zone Plan as a precinct. Areas within a leased area
can be ‘sub-let’ to a contractor that may conduct defence operational support activities.
Typical precincts:
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Security levels – Low, Medium & High
Heritage
Safety Constrained
Environmental conservation / enhancement
Non Defence Uses (Leased areas) or PPP leased areas
Unit /regimental area (where there is a specific reason for reserving land for a
particular regiment etc. has been established and agreed to )
Special Project Areas (i.e. for critical infrastructure such as an Air Traffic Control
Tower)
Special Provisions
To be identified as required if relevant. For example, special provisions may relate to external
building design in a heritage precinct.
10.4
Redevelopment opportunities overlay
A map of the Base is to be prepared which identifies sites/areas which represent opportunities
for redevelopment, including existing developed areas/sites which are available or will be
available for redevelopment (‘Brown Field’ sites) as identified in the previous analysis. These
areas may contain buildings which have been identified for future demotion, or have a
remaining useful life of less than 5 years. Any heritage listed buildings which fall within these
categories are to be separately identified. They may also contain small areas of undeveloped
land within the Base which are not of a sufficient size to warrant classification as a ‘Future
Development’ zone.
This map is to be prepared in a scale so that it can be overlaid on the Zone Plan maps to
highlight clearly the various redevelopment opportunities within the various zones.
Appendices
BASE FUNCTIONS, MAJOR UNITS AND WORKFORCE FACT SHEET (using template
supplied by Defence - See attached)
Table listing all building on the Base by their DEMS identification number and the buildings
remaining useful life, by years.
Plus any working / background data from various detailed studies
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BASE FUNCTIONS, MAJOR UNITS AND WORKFORCE FACT SHEET
Base Name :
Property ID No:
Local Government Area (LGA):
Federal Electorate:
Member:
Defence Support Region:
LGA Population:
State/Territory Electorate:
Member:
Base Site Area :
Area of any leased land:
Base Function:
ADF Units (by Force Element Groups) on Base:
Unit Name
Activities
Personnel Nos.
Base Workforce
Permanent Base Workforce:
 Permanent ADF:
 Defence APS:
 Defence contractors:
Non–Permanent Base Workforce:
 Trainees:
 Reserve ADF:
 ADF Cadets:
Living in Accommodation on Base (LIA)
Permanent (Level 5):
Training 1 (Level3):
Training 2 (Level1):
Recruit:
Current Messing Facilities
List type of mess facilities
(i.e. separate or combined)
Total number of messes on Base :
Capacity
Total :
Current throughput
Total :
Garrison Support Services Contractor:
Comprehensive Maintenance Service:
PPP leases:
Significant Agreements/Deeds (internal and external):
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