What we asked you

From 7 February to 11 March 2022, we asked you for your feedback in relation to the City of PAE entering into a Licence Agreement with Sailing@Lightsview Inc (‘the Club’) for a term up to five (5) years to use Waterford Reserve, Lightsview for model sailing boat activities. See location map.

We asked the community if you supported the licence to be granted to the club with specified Standard Operating Times.

Summer (daylight savings only)

Tuesdays: 4:30pm Setup for 5pm sailing – NO PA/Sound – 7:30pm Finish

Fridays: 4:30pm Setup for 5pm sailing – PA/Sound required – 7:30pm Finish

Saturdays: 12pm Setup for 12:30pm sailing – PA/Sound required – 5:30pm Finish

Sundays: 12pm Setup for 12:30pm sailing – PA/Sound required – 5:30pm Finish

Winter (outside of summer / daylight savings times)

Saturdays: 12pm Setup for 12:30pm sailing – PA/Sound required – 5:30pm Finish

Sundays: 12pm Setup for 12:30pm sailing – PA/Sound required – 5:30pm Finish

Here's what we heard

In total 239 responses were received. 161 with full support, 19 supported but with alternate times of use and 59 were not in support.

When breaking it further down 145 responses received directly from residents in Lightsview, of those 78 were in full support, 15 supported but with alternate times of use and 52 were not in support.

Key themes provided were:

  • Residents unable to use the Waterford Reserve for their own leisure and disrupts privacy and comfort of residents surrounding the lake
  • Risk of overcrowding on event days and added traffic issues, to an area already lacking parking.
  • General support for community activity bringing people together
  • Activating use of the Waterford Reserve, community space used to its potential
  • Emphasis on enjoyment and fun, a great outdoor community activity
  • Inclusive and welcoming community focused group

Next Steps - Council Resolution

At the Council Meeting on 14 June 2022, Council resolved to negotiate and execute a Licence Agreement with Sailing@Lightsview Inc for a term of one year to commence from 1 July 2022 for the use of Waterford Reserve, Lightsview for model sailing boat activities with Standard Operating Times outlined below.

Approval is required from Council’s Property Team for any sailing activities to operate beyond the hours detailed below.

A further report will be presented to Council in 12 months following Administrations review of the times of use and other conditions, for consideration.

Daylight Savings (2 October 2022 to 1 April 2023)


Fridays: Start Time 5pm – Finish Time 8pm

(PA Sound Permitted 5:30pm to 7:30pm)

Saturdays: Start Time 1pm – Finish 5pm

(PA Sound Permitted 1:30pm to 4:30pm)

Outside of Summer daylight times (1 July 2022 commencement of agreement to 1 October 2022 and 2 April 2023 to 30 June 2023 expiry of agreement)


Saturdays: Start Time 1pm – Finish 5pm

(PA Sound Permitted 1:30pm to 4:30pm)

Sundays: Start Time 1pm – Finish 5pm

(PA Sound Permitted 1:30pm to 4:30pm)

3 October 2022, Labor Day Public Holiday

Ice Breaker Regatta

Start time 12:30pm - Finish time 5pm

(PA Sound Permitted 1pm to 4:30pm).


24 December 2022, Christmas Eve

Evening community event with lit boats on the water.


26 December 2022, Proclamation Day Public Holiday

Sydney to Hobart Pond race

Start time 2:30pm – Finish time 5pm

(PA Sound Permitted 3pm to 4:30pm)


31 December 2022, New Year’s Eve

Evening community event with lit boats on the water.


13 March 2023, Adelaide Cup Day Public Holiday - Adelaide Cup Regatta

Start time 12:30pm - Finish time 5pm

(PA Sound Permitted 1pm to 4:30pm)