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Safety in Design
Safety in Design is about integrating hazard identification and risk assessment methods early in
the design or planning process, to eliminate or minimise risks of injury during construction, use,
maintenance and decommissioning of a project. When designing a Public Building, the following
guidelines apply:
− Identify risks through the design process to effectively minimise hazards within the design outcome;
− A safety in design check must be undertaken and submitted to Camden Council at least once during
each phase of a project; and
− For further information regarding safety in design refer to Camden Council – Safety in Design –
Procedure 16.0.
CCTV
Camden Council considers it important to provide a safe environment for its community. The primary
security use of CCTV is to discourage and/or detect unlawful behaviour. CCTV can also help improve
perceptions of safety within the community. Camden Council recognises that CCTV is only one of a
range of strategies that can be used to reduce crime. The preferred approach is to consider options
such as creating clear sight lines, minimising concealed areas, installing appropriate lighting, enhancing
natural surveillance, increasing access control and improving signage. The use and installation of CCTV
should only be seen as a last resort.
Refer to the Camden Council's Use of CCTV Policy for further information regarding the installation and
use of CCTV.
5.6
Community Engagement
Every public building project, whether undertaken by Council or delivered by an external team, must
undertake an appropriate level of community engagement.
Community and stakeholder engagement is all about involving people in decision-making, especially
those who may be affected by the decisions made or can influence implementation.
Councils have a responsibility to advocate on behalf of their communities, as well as to deliver a range
of essential services.
Please refer to the Community Engagement Policy and Communications and Community Engagement
Strategy on www.camden.nsw.gov.au for further guidance.
5.7
Connecting with Country
Camden Council recognises that Traditional Owners have distinct cultural rights and responsibilities
to care for Country and must be involved in decision-making about the design, management, and
protection of their cultural heritage.
Meaningful consultation with the Aboriginal community is essential to the process of public buidling
design development. It enables Aboriginal Peoples to have a voice and work in partnership with Council
to ensure that projects reflect the needs and priorities of our local Aboriginal community.
Involvement of Aboriginal community should be based on the scale and significance of the project.
Refer to The Connecting with Country Framework prepared by the Government Architect NSW for
further guidance on how to respond to Country when planning and designing public buildings in
Camden.
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