Overview
Regular monitoring and reporting not only shows us if we’re meeting our goal of creating a living river, it helps keep our river in the mind of everyone involved and reminds them that this is a long-term project that is worth investing in.
The Masterplan Dashboard has now been established to report Masterplan progress. Sydney Water’s Community and Business Affairs Group are working with the Delivery Engine and PRCG to develop a Communications and Engagement program, this is key to keeping the implementation of the Masterplan at the forefront.
Recommendation
Undertake regular monitoring and report annually to stakeholders and the community on progress towards the Parramatta River Masterplan.
Timeframe
Annually.
Lead Agency
Sydney Water.
Current Measure
Masterplan Dashboard
The dashboard is updated quarterly to provide all stakeholders with insight on the status of each Masterplan step.
Delivery Engine Update
Delivery Engine reports are provided to the PRCG Full Group every quarter.
PRCG Full Group Meetings
The PRCG Full Group meets on a quarterly basis. The Full Group has a quorum of member agencies and councils. These meetings are the main mechanism to report on the status of the actions of the Parramatta River Masterplan. The agendas for the meetings, since the Masterplan was launched in October 2020, provide insight into what the group has considered.
Annual Report
The annual report provides a yearly summary of the PRCG’s activities, projects, campaigns and events, including the progress made on the delivery of the Parramatta River Masterplan. Read the PRCG 2022-23 Annual Report.
Parramatta River Swim Report
The Swim Report provides a current snapshot of swim site activation in the river. It includes a historical timeline of the river, aerial photo highlighting the location and activation status of each swim site and suggestions on ways people can help make the river swimmable again. The report is updated annually or as significant progress occurs. Read the Parramatta River Swim Report.
Progress Timeline
March – May 2025
- PRCG organisational and strategic review: Updates to the Terms of Reference and Memorandum of Understanding are ongoing.
- Masterplan Review: Drafting of 2018-25 Masterplan Review report has commenced.
- PRCG brochure: A prospectus is being developed to highlight achievements, strategic goals, and future priorities, supporting advocacy, partnerships, and funding opportunities.
- Website update: Stage 2 of the website update, including enhancements to the interactive map, has commenced.
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December 2024 – February 2025
- PRCG organisational and strategic review:
- The Senior Leadership Team has drafted an interim Strategic Plan 2024–26.
- Development of a Delivery Partner model is underway to inform updates to the Terms of Reference and Memorandum of Understanding.
- Annual Report: The 2023-24 Annual Report was completed and distributed.
- Masterplan Review: The State of the River report will be incorporated into the 2018–25 Masterplan Review.
- Website update: Stage 1 of the Our Living River website has been completed ahead of the Putney Beach opening in January 2025.
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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September – November 2024
- PRCG organisational and strategic review: A Delivery Partner model will be developed for inclusion in the updated Terms of Reference and Memorandum of Understanding.
- Website update: A review and update of Our Living River website is being planned to improve reporting outcomes.
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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June – August 2024
- PRCG organisational and strategic review: Work to commence on updating the Memorandum of Understanding and Terms of Reference by the end of 2024, seeking Expressions of Interest from PRCG member agencies to form an Executive Leadership Team of general managers/CEOs, and developing a new reporting framework, to be reviewed by the Full Group at the December 2024 meeting.
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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March – May 2024
- PRCG organisational and strategic review:
- PRCG Executive met on 29 April to discuss implementing the recommendations report, reviewing roles, preparing for the move to Inner West Council in July 2024, and membership fees.
- Key actions proposed for Full Group consideration include updating the interim strategic plan through 2025, developing a new strategic plan for the 2026 Masterplan launch, revising the MoU and Terms of Reference by end 2024, refining Secretariat roles, forming an Executive Leadership Team, and establishing a new reporting framework to track progress and member contributions.
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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March – May 2024
- PRCG organisational and strategic review: The review is progressing, with a draft recommendations report submitted to the Executive on 5 February, followed by a second Executive workshop on 14 March 2024; the revised report has since been submitted to the Full Group for review.
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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December 2023 – February 2024
- PRCG organisational and strategic review:
- Consultant and PRCG Coordinator have met several times to discuss changes to project management, strategic plan, staff resourcing, MoU, and ToR.
- Draft recommendations to be provided to the PRCG Exec for review by 15 December.
- Draft report to be submitted to the Full Group and presented at the meeting on 7 March 2024
- Annual Report: The 2022-23 Annual Report was completed and distributed.
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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September – November 2023
- PRCG organisational and strategic review: As part of the PRCG organisational and strategic review, the consultant has interviewed several member agency representatives, with an executive workshop scheduled for September.
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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June – August 2023
- PRCG organisational and strategic review: The PRCG is scoping an organisational and strategic review, with a workshop planned for June to identify priority actions for delivering the Masterplan, clarify the group’s future strategic direction, and streamline reporting to the Full Group.
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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March – May 2023
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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December 2022 – February 2023
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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September – November 2022
- Annual Report: The 2021-22 Annual Report was completed and distributed at the September Full Group meeting.
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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June – August 2022
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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March – May 2022
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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September 2021 – February 2022
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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June – August 2021
- Annual Report: The 2020-21 Annual Report was completed and will be distributed in November.
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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March – May 2021
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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December 2020 – February 2021
- Annual Report: The 2019-20 Annual Report was completed and distributed.
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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September – November 2020
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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June – August 2020
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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March – May 2020
- Masterplan Dashboard: Hosted on the Our Living River website and updated quarterly after progress reports are approved by the PRCG Full Group.
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December 2019 – February 2020
- Development of Masterplan dashboard on Our Living River website progressed to be launched in early April.
- Funding options for website, app and electronic signage investigated.
- PRCG overview brochure developed and distributed.
- Parramatta River swim report updated and distributed.
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| September – November 2019
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June – August 2019
- Review of current dashboard format undertaken and planning for revised dashboard commenced.
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March – May 2019
- Reporting dashboard progressed using software Power BI, with initial dashboard measures in place for workstreams 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 10.
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