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PLENTY WAR MEMORIAL PARK MASTERPLANprepared by:
Drawing titleASPECT Melbourne Pty. Ltd.Landscape Architecture and Urban Design
Level 1, 30-32 Easey Street,Collingwood VIC 3066Phone: (03) 9417 6844Fax: (03) 9417 6855
FEBURARY 2006
INDICATIVE LOCATION OF PROPOSED UNDERGROUND SERVICES EASEMENT
L01 - LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN
PROPOSED LOW VEGETATION TO BE ADDED EXISTING EMBANKMENT
PROPOSED INFORMAL PICNIC AREAS & PLAYGROUND WITH POTENTIAL SHELTERS. RUBBISH BINS & DRINKING TAPS TO BE PROVIDED
EXISTING AREA OF SIGNIFICANT VEGETATION TO BE RETAINED AND PROTECTED
2 x PROPOSED TENNIS COURTS
EXISTING TRACK TO BE FORMALISED INTO SEALED PEDESTRIAN PATH
PROPOSED NEW DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE TO PLENTY PARK WITH NEW ROAD ALIGNMENT
EXISTING ROAD TO BE RELOCATED
VEHICLE ACCESS WITH TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES
PROPOSED FORMALISED PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
DRAINAGE LINE - LANDSCAPED OPEN SWALE WITH BOULDERS
CONTOURS (1m INTERVALS)
EXISTING & PROPOSED BUILT FORM
LOT BOUNDARY
PROPOSED INDIGENOUS VEGETATION
RESTORE HABITAT LINK
PEDESTRIAN GRADE LIGHTING (INDICATIVE ONLY)
LEGEND
PROPOSED NEW PUBLIC TOILET BLOCK WITH DISABLED ACCESS
PROPOSED VEHICLE ACCESS WITH ROAD CULVERTS / BRIDGE OVER
PLANTED DRAINAGE LINE
PROPOSED OVERFLOW CARPARK WITH NEW TREES, BIO-RETENTION SWALES AND VEGETATION BUFFERS.
KERBS AND UP-STANDS NOT TO BE USED IN ORDER TO MAXIMISE EFFECTIVENESS OF SWALES AND MINIMISE TRIP HAZARDS. CARPARK LIGHTING TO INCORPORATE
FLOOD LIGHTING TO CFA TRAINING GROUND.
NEW VEHICLE ACCESS CUT INTO EMBANKMENT
PEDESTRIAN PATH CUT INTO EMBANKMENT WITH
MAX. 1:20 SLOPE.
CLOSE VEHICLE ACCESS THROUGH GATES. RETAIN AS PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS. RESTORE EXISTING HERITAGE GATE. MEMORIAL GARDEN TO BE ESTABLISHED BY COMMUNITY / USER GROUPS
POSSIBLE FUTURE ROUNDABOUT AT CORNER OF YAN YEAN ROAD & MEMORIAL DRIVE PENDING NEGOTIATION WITH VICROADS
PLENTY HERITAGE PARK - POTENTIAL HERITAGE PRECINCT AROUND PLENTY
HALL INCLUDING POSSIBLE RELOCATED CHURCH & SCHOOL
EXISTING PLAYGROUND TO BE UPGRADED
PROPOSED FORMALISED CARPARK AREA FOR CRICKET CLUB. (EXACT LOCATION OF
CARPARK TO BE CONFIRMED PENDING TREE SURVEY BEING UNDERTAKEN)
EXISTING BBQ AREA TO BE UPGRADED WITH SHELTER
CLOSE EXISTING VEHICLE ACCESS & FORMALISE AS PEDESTRIAN PATH
FURNITURE UPGRADE REQUIRED FOR PERIMETER OF OVAL INCLUDING
BENCH SEATS, RUBBISH BINS & DRINKING TAPS
PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN PATH TO PERIMETER OF OVAL
EXISTING TRACK TO BE FORMALISED INTO SEALED
PEDESTRIAN PATH
UPGRADE EXISTING VEGETATION BUFFER TO RESTORE HABITAT LINK
EXISTING BBQ AREA TO BE UPGRADED
PROPOSED LANDSCAPED CONNECTION BETWEEN NEW HOCKEY CLUB & NEWHOCKEY PITCH
PROPOSED BUS TURN-AROUND AREA & DROP-OFF ZONE. CAR PARKING FOR THIS AREA TO REMAIN INFORMAL UNTIL DECISION IS MADE ABOUT SECOND HOCKEY PITCH ALIGNMENT
PROPOSED PATH CIRCUIT AROUND PLENTY PARK
PROPOSED SECOND HOCKEY PITCH
POTENTIAL MULTI-PURPOSE SPORTSFIELD
NEW EXIT- SEALED ROAD
REALIGNED ENTRY
FUTUREUPGARDE OF SEPTIC TO CONNECT TO SEWER LINE
POTENTIAL TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL CAR PARKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH PROPERTIES TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE PARK
MULTI-PURPOSE COMMUNITY FACILITY
UPGRADE TO CRICKET CLUB FACILITIES INCLUDING CHANGE ROOMS
SPECTATORTERRACED SEATING
TRAFFIC MOVEMENT
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INTRODUCTION
In February 2007 Council adopted the Plenty Park Masterplan. The Masterplan identified the specific issues, needs, and the key directions for the future development of the Park and made recommendations for each area within the park. The key actions and recommendations identified were detailed under the following key headings. 1. Oval Precinct 2. Tennis Precinct 3. Hockey Precinct 4. CFA Precinct 5. Family and Social Precinct including Footpaths 6. Heritage Precinct 7. Environmental Significant 8. Traffic Management and Car Parking 9. Management Actions
Based on the recommended actions within the Masterplan an implementation plan was developed to guide the timing, cost and priorities for the proposed upgrade of the park. The implementation plan was presented under the following key headings.
No. Issue Masterplan Action Budget (completed projects only)
2016 Update
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1. OVAL PRECINCT
The oval precinct includes the following facilities: 1 reserve 3 cricket practice nets 1 pavilion
Issues and proposed actions recommended in the masterplan: No. Issue Masterplan Action Budget
(completed projects only) 2016 Update
1.1 Council to investigate possible winter tenant opportunities for the oval and for Council to discuss possible arrangements with the cricket club.
Council to identify possible tenants for the oval during the winter season. Maintenance arrangements to be discussed
Nil COMPLETED
Diamond Creek Women’s Football Club became a tenant of the site in 2007
1.2 Council to investigate draining and surface options to allow for senior level sport.
Council to investigate potential costs to improve the oval surface, including impact on current user groups as well as costs associated with design and construct.
$400,000
Council -$300,000 SRV -$100,000
COMPLETED An initial design was completed and the
ground upgrade is currently under construction due for completion by
October 2016. Scope includes drainage and irrigation.
1.3 That Council assists the Club in seeking funding for future upgrading of the cricket club facilities, including the club rooms.
Council investigates the specific requirements of the cricket club. Council to provide grant information to the club to assist with proposals for the extensions.
Pavilion extension $317,000
Council -$257,000 SRV -$60,000
Decking and social
rooms entrance upgrade Clubs $56,000
COMPLETED The pavilion was extended providing additional change facilities. Diamond Creek Women’s Football Club and Plenty Cricket Club funded external
decking overlooking the ground
1.4 Furniture to be provided around the exterior of the oval, including bench seats, rubbish bins and drinking taps.
Council to investigate cost and associated work to be carried out STILL TO BE COMPLETED
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2. TENNIS PRECINCT The tennis precinct includes the following facilities;
8 tennis courts 1 pavilion
Issues and proposed actions recommended in the masterplan: No. Issue Masterplan Action Budget
(completed projects only) 2016 Update
2.1 Two new tennis courts to be provided at the Plenty Tennis Club.
Council to thoroughly investigate the potential impact of additional tennis courts on the environment, with specific regard to loss of vegetation. Council to assist club in procuring funds to assist the development and associated work completed
$130,000
Club -$130,000
COMPLETED Two new courts were installed taking
the total from 6 courts to 8.
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3. HOCKEY PRECINCT The hockey precinct includes the following facilities; 2 synthetic hockey pitches 1 pavilion
Issues and proposed actions recommended in the masterplan: No. Issue Masterplan Action Budget
(completed projects only) 2016 Update
3.1 A second hockey pitch to be developed at Plenty Park
Council to determine the financial contributions to be made by the Greensborough Hockey Club towards the installation of a second pitch. Council to assist the club in generating funding to assist with the cost of the second pitch and associated works to be undertaken.
$1,180,000
Council -$120,000 SRV -$697,000 Club -$363,000
COMPLETED Facility now one of only four club-based hockey venues with two pitches. Draws
a regional catchment
3.2 Council to investigate possible opportunities to utilise the hockey pitch facilities for other activities /sports.
Council to consult with the Hockey Club upon completion of the second hockey pitch, to determine whether there is any opportunity to cater for additional use
Nil
ONGOING Discussions are being had with the club
in relation to alternative uses to generate income
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4. CFA PRECINCT
The CFA precinct includes the following facilities: Plenty CFA Station Training Area 1 Storage Shed
Issues and proposed actions recommended in the masterplan: No. Issue Masterplan Action Budget
(completed projects only) 2016 Update
6.1 Council to support the CFA in its plans to upgrading the existing CFA station in the future.
Council to consult further with the Plenty Fire Brigade to follow up key issues and likely costs and benefits of a future redevelopment of the station.
Nil
COMPLETED The CFA have received $1.4m funding in 2016/17 to carry out a redevelopment
of the station. This was supported by Council
6.2 Develop lighting at the eastern end of the CFA training area (when the hockey carpark is developed).
Provision be made for lighting of the CFA training area during the completion of hockey carpark.
STILL TO BE COMPLETED The carpark extension has been
proposed in Council’s draft capital works programs commencing in
2016/17.
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5. FAMILY AND SOCIAL PRECINCT
The oval precinct includes the following facilities: 1 playground Walking tracks Footpaths 2 BBQ areas
Issues and proposed actions recommended in the masterplan: No. Issue Masterplan Action Budget
(completed projects only) 2016 Update
1.5 BBQ Area to be upgraded and shelter to be provided
Council to investigate cost and associated work to be carried out $5,000
COMPLETED Shelter near BBQ installed as well as
additional seating. 1.7 4.3
Existing playground, situated next to the cricket club, to be upgraded.
Council to investigate safety considerations for the playground, including equipment, soft fall and playground layout. Unsafe equipment to be replaced and new playground layout to be formed.
$20,000 COMPLETED
1.9 Pedestrian path to be provided to the perimeter of the oval.
Pedestrian path to be mapped to accommodate existing vegetation and associated work completed.
STILL TO BE COMPLETED
1.11 8.2
Existing goat track to be formalised with a sealed pedestrian path.
Council to investigate cost and allocate money in budget. STILL TO BE COMPLETED
2.2 Pedestrian path to be cut into the embankment near tennis courts
Council’s Environmental Officer to determine appropriate strategy and associated works to be undertaken.
$90,000 COMPLETED
3.5 Existing BBQ area located at the hockey club to be upgraded
Council to allocate funds to be project and associated work to be carried out STILL TO BE COMPLETED
4.1 New public toilets to be provided with disability access, which will cater for family / playground area, the CFA area, the Hockey Club, pedestrians and other park users
Existing toilet facilities at the lower end of the park to be demolished. New public toilets to be provided with disability access
STILL TO BE COMPLETED
4.2 Informal picnic area and playground to be provided at the lower end of the park. Area to include shelter, rubbish bins and drinking taps.
Area to be design with layout for picnic area and playground. Facilities to be provided, including shelter, rubbish bins and drinking taps.
STILL TO BE COMPLETED This will be investigated through the
Lifetime Play Strategy, currently underway.
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6. HERITAGE PRECINCT
The heritage precinct includes the following facilities: Heritage gates Community hall
Issues and proposed actions recommended in the masterplan: No. Issue Masterplan Action Budget
(completed projects only) 2016 Update
5.5 That the existing Heritage Gates be restored.
Council to assist the Historical Society in procuring funds for restoration of the gates. Historical Society to manage the restoration process.
$120,000 COMPLETED
5.6 That the Memorial Garden be established by community / user groups.
Council to assist Historical Society with procuring funding and community support to see the development of Memorial Garden at the Gates.
As per action item 5.5 COMPLETED
7.1 That a heritage precinct be formed around Plenty Hall.
Council to discuss proposal further with Historical Society and investigate costs. Council to allocate funding for works and completed associated work
STILL TO BE COMPLETED
7.2 Council to assist the groups in investigating the potential for the church and school to relocate.
Council to hold further discussions with school and church regarding relocation. STILL TO BE COMPLETED
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7. ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE
Issues and proposed actions recommended in the masterplan: No. Issue Masterplan Action Budget
(completed projects only) 2016 Update
1.10 Eucalyptus maculate trees to be provided to the perimeter of the oval.
Further discussions to be held as to the suitability of the particular tree selection. Trees to be planted.
STILL TO BE COMPLETED Investigate the appropriateness of tree
species where there is potential shading of the ground / impact on grass
growth. 1.12 Existing vegetation buffer to be
upgraded to restore the habitat link. Council to discuss with Environmental Officers within Council
ONGOING Managed in accordance with
Environmental Works’ reserve priority plan
2.3 Existing effluent point at the back of the tennis courts to be treated with potential sewering.
Discussions to be had with Environmental Officers. Plenty Tennis Club to discuss possible cost sharing arrangements with the Greensborough Hockey club for the sewering treatment.
$190,000 COMPLETED
3.7 Low vegetation provided to existing embankment area.
Council to discuss with Environmental Officers. Vegetation to be provided. STILL TO BE COMPLETED
8.1 Existing area of significant vegetation to be retained and protected.
Area to be retained and protected.
ONGOING Managed in accordance with
Environmental Works’ reserve priority plan
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8. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND CAR PARKING
Issues and proposed actions recommended in the masterplan: No. Issue Masterplan Action Budget
(completed projects only) 2016 Update
1.6 Formalised car park to be provided for the cricket club next to the clubroom facilities.
Council to allocate money in the budget for the carpark
As per action item 5.5 COMPLETED
1.8 Former vehicle entry way to the Reserve from Butlers Road to be closed off and a formalised pedestrian path provided.
New vehicle access to be Formed, signs developed to redirect traffic to new vehicle entry point and pedestrian pathway to be formalised.
As per action item 5.5 COMPLETED
1.13 Vehicle access to the lower end of the park to be relocated to the far end of the oval (farthest from the cricket club clubrooms).
Council to investigate costs. Works to coincide with other entry point relocations.
STILL TO BE COMPLETED
Investigate further through Yan Yean Road realignment project
3.3 Vehicle access to be provided with
road culverts / bridge over potential planned drainage line.
Council to examine plan and discuss with relevant officers. As per action item 2.2 COMPLETED
3.4 That an overflow carpark is provided with new trees, bioretention swales and vegetation buffers. That car park lighting is provided, which will incorporate flood lighting to CFA training ground.
Council to allocate funds In budget. Associated work to be carrird out to establish a carpark including lighting.
STILL TO BE COMPLETED Refer for consideration in 2016-17
Council budget. Detailed design and cost plan to be developed.
3.6 Bus turnaround zone to be provided at the rear of the hockey clubrooms.
Council to allocate funds in the budget for the projects. Associated works to be undertaken. $130,000
COMPLETED An informal turn around area was
created but only caters for small buses. Budget allocation also funded 70
formalised parking spaces. 5.1 5.3
Develop better signage at the main entry to better educate drivers of entry and exit points (short term strategy).
Signage to be developed and installed. Investigate better line marking/ arrows to direct traffic and compliment signage.
$5,000
COMPLETED Further signage to be addressed
through Yan Yean Road realignment project
5.2 Undertake entry realignment. Council to design and implement road
realignment in line with the Masterplan to protect the Memorial Gates.
As per action item 5.5 COMPLETED
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No. Issue Masterplan Action Budget (completed projects only)
2016 Update
5.4 Memorial Gates be closed off to vehicle access but be retained as the primary pedestrian access point.
Vehicle entry points to be completed. Memorial Gates entryway to be reformed and signed to be a pedestrian only access point.
As per action item 5.5 COMPLETED
6.3 Bitumize existing club entry point (off Butlers Road).
Council to assist the CFA in procuring funding to seal its existing access point.
STILL TO BE COMPLETED
Investigate demand as part of additional carpark design
7.3 Council to investigate the potential for a new car park for the Plenty Hall and Historical Society if the CFA require rear access from their station.
Council to hold further discussions with the Plenty CFA to identify their future plans. Council to make decision on the future of the CFA station and the Plenty Hall. Council to consult with Hall and Historical Society to identify a suitable location for a new car park facility.
STILL TO BE COMPLETED
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9. MANAGEMENT ACTIONS Issues and proposed actions recommended in the masterplan: No. Issue Proposed Action Budgeted Spend
(completed projects only) Update / Comments
9.1 Development of a Plenty Park Planning User Group
Council to investigate interest by the user groups and community in an ongoing planning committee. Terms of reference for the group to be developed
IN PROGRESS
9.2 Annual reporting by the group Group to report to Council twice annually
NO LONGER REQUIRED
Attachment 3
Plenty War Memorial Park - Tenant Proposals November 2015 – January 2016 Tenant Proposal Key Area Implication for 2007 Masterplan Officer response Diamond Creek Women’s Football Club and Plenty Cricket Club
Further extension to the pavilion to include 2 additional unisex change rooms
Oval Masterplan had allowed for pavilion extension which has been completed.
The future provision of sports pavilion will be investigated in the development of the Sporting Pavilion Service Plan proposed to commence in 2016-17, subject to future budget allocations.
Diamond Creek Women’s Football Club and Plenty Cricket Club
Relocate cricket practice nets off the sporting ground
Oval Not identified in the Masterplan. New facility will require the removal of car parking including disability bay servicing pavilion, playground and park furniture delivered through the Masterplan.
Not supported. Current improvements works to the practice nets delivers a fit-for-purpose practice facility that meets Cricket Australia and AFL’s facility guidelines for community clubs. Significant implication to other Park users.
Diamond Creek Women’s Football Club and Plenty Cricket Club
Develop second sportsground to accommodate additional teams and to spread training and matches across two grounds rather than one
Environmental Significance
Proposed location is in an area of significant vegetation which is to be retained and protected as per the Masterplan, planning permit and agreement between Council and State Government.
Not Supported. Bushland is an area of significant vegetation. Will impact on the parks provision for active and passive recreation. Area available will provide for junior competition only at an estimated cost of $1.5million
Diamond Creek Women’s Football Club and Plenty Cricket Club
Concerns over car parking and internal traffic management
Traffic Management
Masterplan recommended further review of traffic management following Yan Yean Road widening/realignment.
Investigate further.
Diamond Creek Women’s Football Club
Ground to be extended to full size senior pitch to minimise the disadvantage of the Club that is competing at standard size grounds which are larger
Oval Ground extension will impact on traffic management and car parking improvements funded through the Masterplan.
Not supported.
Diamond Creek Women’s Football Club
High fence required behind each set of goals to minimise the chances of balls leaving the reserve and reduces the risk associated with players having to retrieve balls across a roadway
Oval No implication for Masterplan. No impact on the Park or other users.
Supported. Club to fully fund.
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Tenant Proposal Key Area Implication for 2007 Masterplan Officer response Diamond Creek Women’s Football Club
Improvements to floodlights to meet the minimum Australian Standards for competition
Oval No implication for Masterplan. Consistent with Masterplan’s overall direction.
Supported. Upgrade floodlights in accordance with ‘Nillumbik Sports Lighting Strategy’
Diamond Creek Women’s Football Club
Request for new score board, timekeeper box and coaches boxes
Oval No implication for Masterplan. No impact on the Park or other users.
Supported. Club to fully fund.
Plenty Cricket Club
When reinstating the synthetic cricket wicket at the completion of the ground redevelopment, the Club a 9mm-11mm length synthetic pitch
Oval No implication for Masterplan. No impact on the Park or other users.
Investigate as part of Shire wide review of cricket pitch covering.
Plenty Cricket Club
Develop shelter for players and spectators overlooking proposed second sportsground
Environmental Significance
Proposed location is in an area of significant vegetation which is to be retained and protected as per the Masterplan, planning permit and agreement between Council and State Government.
Not supported.
Plenty Cricket Club
Provide additional carparking north of ‘east’ hockey pitch and create vehicle entrance off Yan Yean Road
Environmental Significance/ Traffic Management
Proposed location is in an area of significant vegetation which is to be retained and protected as per the Masterplan, planning permit and agreement between Council and State Government. Proposed Yan Yean Road realignment plans do not propose a vehicle entrance directly into the Park
Not Supported. Subject to 2016-17 Council budget, prepare detailed design and cost plan to formalise overflow carpark between CFA training area and hockey pitch.
Plenty Cricket Club
Change the sportsground area categorisation from B-Grade to A-Grade
Oval No implication for Masterplan. No impact on the Park or other users.
Consider through review of Council’s Sportsground Pricing Policy 2007.
Plenty Tennis Club
Pavilion redevelopment including additional shade
Tennis Not identified in Masterplan. No impact on the Park or other users.
Supported. Providing extension is within leased area and fully club funded.
Plenty Tennis Club
Construct 2 additional courts making it a total of 10 courts within the precinct. The club currently hires additional venues for competitions.
Environmental Significance
Proposed location is in an area of significant vegetation which is to be retained and protected as per the Masterplan, planning permit and agreement between Council and State Government
Not supported. Expansion would require removal of area of significant vegetation.
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Tenant Proposal Key Area Implication for 2007 Masterplan Officer response Greensborough Hockey Club
Shade/weather protection over both grounds.
Hockey Not identified in Masterplan. No impact on the Park or other users.
Supported. Club to fully fund.
Greensborough Hockey Club
High fence separating the east ground from Yan Yean Road to minimise risk of stray balls onto passing traffic
Traffic Management
Not identified in Masterplan. No impact on the Park or other users.
Supported. Investigate with VicRoads as part of Yan Yean Road realignment
Greensborough Hockey Club
Extend and formalise bus turn-around area to service large buses
Traffic Management
Recommended in Masterplan Investigate in design of proposed additional car parking recommended in the Masterplan.
Plenty CFA Further development/enhancement of training and competition facilities including additional storage shed and extending training area
CFA The development of an additional multipurpose training area has been identified in the Masterplan. Additional improvements proposed have no impact on the Park or other users.
Supported. Council officers will assist the club to secure external funding.
Plenty CFA Install bollards to protect CFA training and competition area from overflow car parking area
CFA No impact on the Park or other users.
Supported. Incorporate in design of proposed carpark extension.
Recommended