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Thomas Turner Reserve Master PlanCommunity Consultation Summary Report
20 January 2017
2 Thomas Turner Reserve Masterplan: Community Consultation Summary Report
Community Consultation Summary ReportLead Consultant ASPECT Studios
In association with Oneighty - sports & leisure solutions
Consultant Project Manager Peter Phillips, Studio Director 9-11 Bailey Street, Adelaide, SA 5000 (t) 8231 9985
Document History Status
Revision Date Reviewed Approved Details
Draft 16.12.16 PP Draft for Comment
Rev A 11.01.17 PP PP Council Review
Rev B 20.01.17 PP PP Council Comments Added
Rev C 20.01.17 PP PP Council Comments Added
Rev D 20.01.17 PP PP Council Comments Added
Rev E 20.02.01 PP PP Council Comments Added
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Contents Page
1. Background 4
2. Stakeholder Meetings 6
3. Park Day 11
4. Community Survey 16
APPENDIX A: Consultation Material 28
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1. BackgroundThe City of Port Adelaide Enfield is preparing a Master Plan for the site. (Refer Figure 1). The intent is that the Master Plan will help guide future upgrades, enhance connections within and through the site and provide residents, sports groups and visitors with a high quality park to recreate and spend time.
The SiteThomas Turner Reserve (TTR) is a large open space and established recreation reserve located on the corner of Nelson and Grand Junction Roads in Valley View. Situated within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, the Reserve is located adjacent to the borders of the City of Tea Tree Gully and the City of Salisbury and is highly valued by the local and regional communities.
The Dry Creek corridor is a key feature of the Reserve, featuring large Eucalyptus trees and a shared linear path. The site’s topography presents both a constraint and opportunity.
The Reserve includes three playing fields that are licensed by Council to sporting clubs for soccer and cricket. One of the fields has flood lighting. There are two small buildings that provide basic change room facilities.
The Reserve also features a par-three golf course, driving range and a heritage listed house, all of which are held under commercial leases from Council.
In addition to organied sport, there is significant passive usage of the Reserve by people who are walking, exercising dogs and using the playground and other facilities.
1.1 Role of this ReportTo inform the preparation of a Master Plan for future upgrades, a number of engagement activities were undertaken with stakeholders and the broader community. This report summarises this engagement process and the feedback gathered. It also identifies key considerations for the design direction of the Master Plan.
1.2 What engagement activities were undertakenThe following engagement activities were undertaken to gather input from stakeholders and the community to inform the preparation of the Master Plan:1. A Community ‘Park Day’ at the reserve 2. Face to face meetings with key stakeholders and user groups of the site 3. A community survey (‘mail out’ and online versions)4. Project webpage5. Signage at five key locations around the reserve6. Promotion on Council’s social media7. Advertisements in local Messenger newspapers
Refer Appendix A for Consultation material
1.3 Key Findings Summary of the key findings from online and hard-copy surveys were as follows:• The majority of respondents were from the City of Port Adelaide Enfield (50%), then City of Tea Tree Gully (34%), City of Salisbury (13%) and
other (3%) (Question 1).• Most respondents describe their interest in the reserve as a ‘local resident’ (Question 2)• The majority of respondents indicated they access the reserve by walking. This likely reflects that the survey responses were mostly from
local residents (Question 3)• The majority of respondents liked the existing open space and natural setting of the reserve with walking areas, golf club and sporting
grounds also popular (Question 4).• A number of respondents indicated desire to improve toilet facilities, playspace and traffic/car parking (Question 5) as well as providing new
park furniture (shade/seating/water fountains) (Question 6).• Of the individual elements (refer Question 7) the majority of respondents desired an upgrade playspace, clubrooms/toilets and seating, and
thought the sports fields, creek environment, golf course, driving range, car parking, pathways and access were all good/great. However, residents of Geraldine Street and Derwent Terrace raised concerns regarding traffic, vehicle speeds and suggested possible alternate routes to access the main car park.
• Additionally, respondents indicated a preference for more trees on the vacant land adjacent to Nelson Road and to maintain the natural setting of the reserve.
Further detail on consultation findings is provided in the following sections of this report.
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Figure 1: Study Area
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Grand Junction Rd
Nelson Rd
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Stakeholder:
Enfield United Community Cricket Club
Key Points of Discussion Consideration for the Master Plan• The club uses the Central and West ovals.• It has a licence over TTR for summer Saturdays from 1-5pm.• Ovals currently meet their needs.• Majority of the clubs members (approx 65%) come from the Gepps Cross area.• The club is experiencing growth and now has 6 senior teams with the Gepps
Cross Reserve being its home base.• It is not interested at this stage in relocating its ‘home’ clubroom to TTR however
does support a centralised facility at the site and would welcome the opportunity to share with other user groups.
• The club has a small storage area in the existing clubroom but players and spectators tend to sit around the oval.
• The existing ‘clubroom’ is only a toilet and storage area for the club.• Cricket balls regularly get hit into the creek & are often lost (western oval in
particular).• The club noted that the kids’ play area is a bit detached from the ovals.
1. Consider fencing or some form of barrier to prevent cricket balls entering the creek from the western oval .
2. Investigate options for playspace and family area to be located closer to the ovals.
3. Look at potential for expanding storage capacity.
2. Stakeholder MeetingsFace-to-face meetings were held with the following sporting stakeholder groups that currently use Thomas Turner Reserve:
• Enfield United Community Cricket Club• Adelaide Puma’s Soccer Club• Valley View Soccer Club• Valley View Par 3 Golf Course operators• Valley View Driving Range operators
The following are comments and discussions with these key user groups and should not be taken verbatim, but rather as a summary of key points raised by these groups.
Figure 2: Cricket on the western oval of Thomas Turner Reserve
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Stakeholder:
Adelaide Pumas Soccer Club
Key Points of Discussion Consideration for the Master Plan• The club has three teams with first and second playing in Division 1 of the
Saturday Amateur League and its third team in Division 5 (approx 54 members).Majority of members live within a 10km radius of the TTR and come from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Has a good working relationship with the Valley View Juniors.• The club plays their matches on the Eastern pitch and trains on the western pitch
(the only pitch with lighting). During interchange of seasons, the club reverts to training on the Eastern pitch due to cricket being played on the Western oval.
• Both clubs train on that pitch due to it being floodlit but the Pumas us the Eastern pitch as its main venue.
• The club needs access to three full size pitches and would like additional floodlighting to take pressure off the Western pitch. Extra space is also needed to cater for a large number of players for Pumas & Valley View Juniors.
• The club does not have a home clubroom and is always looking for venues for social functions.
• The club has use of the change facilities on the eastern side of TTR but these are very inadequate and probably the worst in the league.
• The club noted areas of the Eastern and Western pitches are subject to flooding and poor drainage particularly at the north western corners where there are steep banks/slopes.
• The club brings its own food van on site on match days and uses this to fund raise. Indicated powered bollard would be desirable.
• There have been positive talks with the Valley View Soccer Club about merging into one club.
• Should a shared facility be built, the club suggests that the best location would be adjacent to the Central pitch/oval.
• Club would like new coaches boxes with shade.
1. Need access to three pitches2. Consider additional floodlighting on Central and/
or Eastern Ovals.3. Review potential for consolidation into one
centralised built facility for all sports.4. Coaches’ boxes and shading.5. Investigate additional training spaces
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Stakeholder:
Valley View Soccer Club
Key Points of Discussion Consideration for the Master Plan• The club has approximately 170 children in 11 teams and are affiliated to the
Elizabeth and Districts Junior Soccer Association (EDJSA).• Teams start at under-6 and go through to under-16.• The club is in talks with the Adelaide Pumas (a senior club) so that juniors have a
clear pathway progress into senior teams.• The club is at capacity.• The club has use of the western pitch during the winter season and uses the
central pitches for modified soccer (north – south orientation).• Capacity for training is an issue as the only lit pitch is the main western pitch and
over use causes increased wear and tear.• There is also an overlap with training whereby two different age groups train from
5.30-6.30 and 6.30 – 8.30.• The juniors train on Tuesday and Thursday and the Pumas on Monday and
Wednesday .• The club’s number one priority is for floodlighting to the central pitch.• Carpark closing time creates issues for training capacity. Also car park capactity
issues on Saturday’s when all teams are playing at home.• An upgraded clubroom would be desirable but not essential however, should the
soccer clubs merge, this would be a sensible proposition .• More shelters are needed for spectators.• More storage and an improved canteen is also desirable.
1. Consider floodlighting central pitches to alleviate training issue.
2. Central pitch to be a senior (east west) pitch and 2 north – south modified pitches for juniors.
3. Potential amalgamation may call for a centralised facility.
4. Investigate opportunities for additional storage & improved canteen.
5. Consider improved spectator facilities6. Need to investigate additional training space
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Stakeholder:
Valley View Par 3 Golf Course
Key Points of Discussion Consideration for the Master Plan• Meeting held with Casa Leisure who are the course operators for Council.• The lease expires in 2017 & noted PAEC’s golf facility review.• Council maintains the whole site and has a maintenance depot.• Rounds per year peaked at around 25,000 in 2007/08 but now sits at
approximately 22,500 in the 15/16 FY. Biggest drop off is numbers was in the 10/11 year when it bottomed out at 21,000.
• The club has approximately 60 members which has grown from 45 in previous years.
• Local schools access the course for curriculum based golf as well VAC care activities. During these periods, other activities are introduced such as Frisbee / soccer / rugby golf.
• The car park is too big and is almost never full even in peak times.• Members tend to play and leave. A licenced area has been considered in the past.• A centralised facility would be welcomed as would closer links and ties with the
driving range operators.• There is community confusion as to who owns and manages both golf facilities.• The priority facility improvement is for upgraded tee-off areas
1. Replace / upgrade all tee mats .2. Look at potential to reduce car park by up to 50%.3. Potential for realignment pending Golf Course
study being undertaken by Council.
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Figure 3:Combined Soccer & Cricket Pitches
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Stakeholder:
Valley View Driving Range
Key Points of Discussion Consideration for the Master Plan• Discussed the upcoming Council-wide golf review.• The Driving Range operators outlined a number of site issues/desired upgrades:
- Old gates and eastern fence.- Old building and very small.- Need for net along south/east boundary near shared path to keep balls in.- Shade shelter over new tee areas.
• The estimated use is about 30 persons / day when good weather.• Doing improvements. • The facility is maintained by the Driving Range operators.
1. Consider outcomes of Council’s review of its golf courses.
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3. Park DayA Park Day was held at the Thomas Turner Reserve on Saturday 19th November 2016 from 1pm – 3pm. The day was very warm and busy with a constant flow of people attending. The aim of the Park Day was to provide the opportunity for the members of the community to provide input into the development of the Master Plan in an informal manner. It is estimated approximately 100 people attended and the information gathered is summarised below. The table below is a verbatim record (grouped under common topics) of the ‘sticky notes’ prepared on the Park Day.
Access
Community Comments Consideration for the Master Plan• Disability Access.• Playground with disability access.• Wheelchair access, play equipment.
1. Ensure Master Plan and individual components accommodates DDA accessibility and integration with all park users.
Dogs
Community Comments Consideration for the Master Plan• Dogs are fine.• Keep all fields as leash free for our dogs. They enjoy the runs.• Dog Management – Dog Park away from residents and their dogs.• Maybe a fenced dog park and an extended walking trail.
1. Consider the best approach to dog management within the Master Plan.
Maintenance
Community Comments Consideration for the Master Plan• Please stop mowing the mushrooms in May/June.• In winter, water floods out of the creek and hills and floods the middle soccer
pitch and needs to be fixed.• Bins need emptying on long weekends.• Overland flow into Dry Creek and not on ovals.• Need to fix the bike, people can’t reach the pedals.• Maintenance along weeds in driving range along Nelson Rd.• Lots of weeds here.• This foot pathway, not safety hit my car need a high net
1. Review flood prone areas as part of Master Plan process.
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Figure 4: Consultation Boards
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House
Community Comments Consideration for the Master Plan• Turn heritage house into community centre – near bowls on upper section.• Retain Farm (Thomas Turner House).• Not everyone is a sports person - What about the heritage house, could it be a
function centre or café?• Heritage House, could it be used for a community building?• Old house could be a restaurant.• Heritage House could be a function centre with interface to the reserve and
carpark access from Nelson Road.
1. Consider the future / use of the house noting local heritage status.
Leave as is
Community Comments Consideration for the Master Plan• Love the golf course.• We like how it is.• Just leave it as it is.• Retain park for people.• Keep as is.• I like TTR as it is and very happy with the Council and how they look after it.• It is beautiful as it is and don’t want more traffic through Penelope and Geraldine
Streets.• Leave the park just as it is.• We want the park left as it is.• Please keep the golf course and sport ovals – 2 mentions.• No soccer clubs.• No clubs taking over – 2 mentions.• No fences – 2 mentions.• Good to have the combination of sport and casual use.• Preserve the park for what it is, no subdivision.• Retain family space e.g. For picnics.• Leave it as it bl..dy well as is!• Keep it green.
1. Ensure any changes to TTR address improvements rather than impacts on the amenity of the park.
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PlayCommunity Comments Consideration for the Master Plan• Kite Flying at South West corner.• Water Play – 3 mentions.• More kids playspace.• Flying Fox – 4 mentions.• We fly kites, we walk, picnics,.• Slippery Dip.• We bring grandchildren to the playground - 3 mentions.• Need a playground like the one on OG Road.• Need adventure style playground.• Bridge and playground link to cul-de-sac.• Adventure Style.
1. Investigate a redesign of the existing playspace to meet district classification.
2. Consider natural elements and integration with creek bed if new playspace designed.
3. Look at feasibility of inclusion of a smaller neighborhood facility closer to clubrooms / sports grounds.
ToiletsCommunity Comments Consideration for the Master Plan• Toilets open every day please.• Toilets hard to access – have to go to golf club to get the key.• Toilet upgrade but as long as there aren’t any $ trade offs.• Toilets need upgrading.• Toilets upgrade.• Toilets adequate but need upgrade.• Older people using the park need access to toilets.
1. Look at potential to upgrade public toilets.
Upper section (Vacant Open space)Community Comments Consideration for the Master Plan• Urban forest, trees along vacant areas.• Community garden – 2 mentions.• Plant fruit trees.• Community garden, but no trees.• More for young people this side of reserve, playground, basketball.• Plant a visual buffer of trees along the back of Derwent Tce houses.• No visual buffer at back of Derwent Tce houses – 2 mentions.• Put a garden.• Lawn Bowls – 4 mentions.• Croquet.• Check the zoning for this area.• Modest playground and dog park on upper area.• What about a small sound shell so that there could be performances or carols.• Weeds grow along the back of the fences (back of Derwent Tce).
1. Some noted the ‘flattened’ areas were once considered for lawn bowls however a bowls club needs to be justified by demand (is there a bowls club wanting to be established or could one be ‘viable’ in this area?).
2. Consider opportunities for this space as a new park with potential access to the heart of TTR.
3. Consider pros & cons of designing for passive use & in a manner that complements neighbouring properties which responds to the general desire for more ‘natural elements’ but recognises the limitations of the site’s topography (refer also survey response to Question 7(g); Page 23
Trails / PathsCommunity Comments Consideration for the Master Plan• Make it easier for people to walk through.• Pathways through from bus stop on Nelson Road.• Areas to explore that aren’t ‘planned’ or ‘pathed’.• Plain access path or two to creek.• Need a better bike trail link from Thomas Turner Reserve across Nelson Rd.• A walk bridge.• Trails through to Bridge Road from the Junction shopping centre need to be
upgraded.• Maintain linear trail linkages.• Bike riding in the park is good• I run around the ovals in the morning and bike ride through• Is good for bike riding through
1. Assess desire lines on site and respond accordingly.
2. Consider wayfinding and interpretive signage.3. Include bike racks in upgrade plans.
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Environment
Community Comments Consideration for the Master Plan• Maintain habitat connection.• Friends of Dry Creek – make sure creek is maintained.• Would like to see wetlands as they are lovely and bring wildlife – “and mozzies”
(added by someone else).• Friends of Dry Creek have 72 people listed as members with 8-12 active monthly.
They also do National Tree Day at TTR.
1. Continue to maintain & enhance the creek corridor with Friends of Dry Creek group
2. Enhance natural habitats and potential for the undeveloped Open Space to be considered as an urban park.
Public Art – Interpretive Work
Community Comments Consideration for the Master Plan• Sculpture park walk.• Some artwork eg. Sculpture, artwork.• Include some interpretive material – tank, heritage house, history of the park.
1. Consider wayfinding and interpretive signage.2. Look at integrating art work/interpretive
material as part of theming of play space(s).
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Figure 5: Community Open Day: Park DayFigure 5: Community Open Day: Park Day
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Nelson Road Entrance
Community Comments Consideration for the Master Plan• Have something coming off Nelson Road.• New road in from Nelson Rd.• Maybe another car park up on the hill.• More access for bigger vehicles, because the trucks and buses are damaging the
corner of Derwent Tce.• Access from Nelson Road, parking and pathways.• Double Row of trees along Nelson Road.• Trees along Nelson Rd near bus stop. Also noted that when trees were previously
there, there were drugs and problems.
1. Investigate option of accessing the site from Nelson Road.
New Things
Community Comments Consideration for the Master Plan• A community club would be good.• Swimming pool.• Water taps for bike riders riding through.• Left hand turn into a carpark on the flat section.• Make a carpark off Grand Junction Rd near driving range carpark.• A men’s shed or place for different groups to come together.• Full court basketball.• Parking North end and Grand Junction Road.• Speed restrictions in Derwent Tce from car park.• Solar lighting, doesn’t have to be glary.
1. For consideration and further investigation / feasibility.
2. Evaluate & consider suggestions during Master Plan review.
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Figure 6: Community Open Day: Park Day
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4. Community SurveyIn addition to other engagement activities, a community questionnaire / survey was prepared in both hard copy and online versions. A total of 129 responses were received comprising:
• 103 hard copy surveys• 26 online surveys
Four emails were also received and are summarised at the end of this section
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Figure 7: Questionnaire
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4.1 Question 1: Please indicate your Council of residence
Commentary: The majority of respondents were from Port Adelaide Enfield and Tea Tree Gully Council areas.
4.2 Question 2: How would you describe your interest in Thomas Turner Reserve?
Commentary: Most respondents described their interest in the reserve as a ‘local resident’.
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4.3 Question 3: How do you usually access Thomas Turner Reserve?
Commentary: The majority of respondents indicated they access the reserve by walking. This likely reflects that the survey responses were mostly from local residents.
Connections to the surrounding areas are important and these linkages will need to be maintained and enhanced.
4.4 Question 4: What do you like about Thomas Turner Reserve?
Commentary: The majority of responses affirm the open natural character and setting of the reserve. It is important that the Master Plan proposals reinforce and enhance the existing site qualities highlighted above.
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4.5 Question 5: What don’t you like and think needs to be improved?
Commentary: Key elements that ranked highest in regard to improvements typically focussed on infrastructure including, in order of importance:
• Toilet facilities• Playspace• Traffic / car parking (in particular traffic/vehicle speed issues raised by residents of Geraldine St and Derwent Tce)• Maintenance
These elements and those in the graph above will need to be considered in the Master Plan.
4.6 Question 6: What new facilities /spaces would you like to see? (Rank your top 3)
Commentary: Key elements for consideration in the Master Plan include:
• Improved shelters / shade / seating / water• Better Playspace• Improved toilets / change rooms
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4.7 Question7: Do you have any comments or ideas relating to: This question was broken down into 11 sub questions, each referring to separate elements / precincts and respondents were asked for comments or ideas relating to each of them.
7(a) Playspace
Commentary: The responses indicate that an upgraded play space(s) should be considered in the Master Plan.
7(b) Sports fields / Oval
Commentary: In addition to a venue for structured sport, the ovals are an important element in the landscape amenity of the site and also contribute significantly to passive recreational use of the park. Retention and embellishment of the ovals should be a part of the Master Plan.
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7(c) Clubrooms and toilets
Commentary: General consensus from the respondents is that for both structured sporting activities and also general park users upgraded clubrooms and specifically toilet facilities are required. Additionally, if the existing play spaces are upgraded and / or increased in size this may put more pressure on the need to undertake works to these facilities.
7(d) Creek environment
Commentary: The existing creek appears to be a focus of the site for visitors particularly with the walking trails along it as well as being an informal play resource. Whilst the Master Plan should provide directions on ameliorating specific drainage issues related to the playing fields. Any changes should be structured so that they embellish the creek experience.
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7(e) Golf course
Commentary: The consultation survey findings indicate that the course is a highly valued recreational and landscape resource for the park and the wider area.
7(f) Driving range
Commentary: Generally respondents are supportive of the Driving Range in the reserve.
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7(g) Vacant sloping land (adjacent Nelson Road)
Commentary: One of the few undeveloped areas of the park, the lack of elements in this parcel of land offers the most flexibility in terms of upgrading. Future uses of this location however will be limited by the site’s topography and this must be taken into account to ensure any proposals are feasible and provide value for money. The majority of responses in regards to the future use of this space align with the wider park amenity and focus on “natural” elements.
7(h) Car parking
Commentary: The responses indicate that most respondents are comfortable with the level of existing car parking on the site however this may reflect more the mode of transport to and from the site for most of them – walking (Refer Question 3).
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Question 7: Comments on Park Aspects: Car Parking
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Consultation Findings
7(h) Access
Commentary: The consultation findings indicate that most respondents are comfortable with the existing access arrangements. However, residents of Geraldine Street and Derwent Terrace in particular raised concerns regarding traffic and vehicle speeds in these streets from vehicles accessing the main car park. Careful consideration will also need to be given to any potential infrastructure upgrades and the potential impact this may have on vehicle numbers and traffic movements. Consideration to also be given to opportunities for access from Nelson Road.
7(i) Pathways
Commentary: Maintaining and enhancing / extending the existing path network should be considered in the Master Plan.
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Question 7: Comments on Park Aspects: Access
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Consultation Findings
7(j) Park Furniture
Commentary: An upgrade of the existing furniture both in terms of distribution and integration with existing facilities should be considered the Master Plan.
4.8 Question 8: Do you have any other comments or ideas?
Commentary: As evidenced by the responses to individual questions, the community highly values the park and especially it’s natural setting. Any subsequent Master Plan for the reserve should be of a design that responds to and respects these characteristics. Whilst this will need to be balanced with potential infrastructure upgrades, the overarching aim should be to preserve and embellish the current landscape and recreational amenity rather than look at wholesale rearrangement and / or expansion of the park’s facilities.
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The vacant land on Nelson Road should be upgraded
Like countryside in the city
More seating and shade
Happy as is
These nets (for soccer) have been brilliant
Definitely no fenced areas
There is nothing we dont like
The playground is boring
A real jewel in this area
I like that it is maintained well
Best 3-Par 18 hole golf course in Adelaide
My children love the playground but feel there could be more equipment
The traffic on Geraldine Street does not bother
us...The speed of the cars is a different story
It’s a little wild with little secret areas and lots of space to run and kick a
ball
Natural beauty and wide open spaces, which are
hard to come by now days
We have created our lives around this park and we
love ALL the benefits that it offers
Consultation Findings
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In addition to the survey responses, Council received four (4) emails with key findings as follows:
• Suggestions for a sculpture park, nature walk and water play area • Design plan for stages so as to be budget conscious• Wider pathways to provide linkages• Need for shade • Plant low height native gardens • Keep distance between backs of properties and any trees planted. • Need to be mindful of designs impact on grass cutting / general maintenance of area• Additional parking to accommodate increased users• Additional seating• Improved drainage• The playground - consideration be given to a vastly expanded playground• Improved Toilets• Clubroom revitalisation• Additional floodlights• More drinking fountains• More accessible vehicular access• Utilisation of land off Nelson Rd• More barbeques, shelters and associated elements• Erosion control on top of northern hill• Maintain open space • Free barbeques and associated amenities are an asset for gatherings• Maintain natural condition of creek environment
Consultation Findings
Email Responses
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Appendix A: Consultation Material
1. Consultation Flyer
2. Consultation Questionnaire
3. Park Day Consultation Posters
4. Project Webpage + FAQs
5. Social Media Promotion
6. Signage Placed at the Reserve
7. Advertisement for Messenger Newspapers
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Consultation Flyer
Council is hosting a Park Day at Thomas Turner Reserve where you can come along and have your say.
There will be a marquee area with interactive displays for sharing your ideas. Free BBQ and face painting for the kids.
For further information go to www.portenf.sa.gov.au or contact the Council on 8405 6600.
A fresh look at Thomas Turner Reserve Community Consultation
Park Day Come along and
have your say
Tell us your ideas for how Thomas Turner Reserve can be improved!The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is taking a fresh look at Thomas Turner Reserve. We are currently developing a Master Plan and invite you to share your thoughts and ideas.
What is your vision for Thomas Turner Reserve? What facilities can be improved? Are other facilities needed? Please tell us!
This is the first stage in the consultation process where your ideas will be used to inform the design of Thomas Turner Reserve.
How can you get involved?You are invited to provide your ideas in any of the following ways:
• Complete the attached questionnaire and use the reply paid post to return to Council.
• Complete the questionnaire online at www.portenf.sa.gov.au
• Email your ideas to [email protected]
• Attend the Park Day – see details to the right.
Consultation closes 2 December 2016
For further information go to www.portenf.sa.gov.au or contact the Council on 8405 6600.
Saturday 19 November 2016 1:00pm-3:00pmThomas Turner Reserve (near carpark off Derwent Tce)
Tell uswhat you think
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Consultation Questionnaire
Nelson Road
Valley View
G
olf Course
Driving
Range H
ouse (Local H
eritage)
West
Oval
Central
Oval
East
Oval
Dry Creek P
layspace
Dry Creek
Ilberry G
reen
City of Port
Adelaide
EnfieldC
ity of Tea Tree G
ully
City of
Salisbury
The Junction S
hops
Share your vision for T
homas Turner R
eserve
THO
MA
S TURN
ER RESERVE CO
NCEPT SCEN
ARIOS | O
XIGEN
LAND
SCAPE ARCHITECTS, U
RBAN D
ESIGN
ERS + PLANN
ERS | SEPT 2011
EXISTING
QU
ALITIES
PlayspaceRecreation
CharacterCreek
Environment
Sport and R
ecreation
Com
munity
Park and Play
Grand Junction R
oad
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Consultation Questionnaire
8. D
o yo
u have any other co
mm
ents or ideas?
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Please return your completed questionnaire by no later than
2 Decem
ber 2016.
City of Port A
delaide Enfield163 St V
incent St, Port Adelaide
Tel: 8405 6600 w
ww
.portenf.sa.gov.au custom
Please place sticky tape here to seal your questionnaire
City of Port Adelaide EnfieldReply Paid 110Port Adelaide SA 5015
No Stamp requiredif posted in Australia
Delivery Address:PO Box 110Port Adelaide DC SA 5015
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fold
A fresh look at
Thom
as Turner Reserve
Questionnaire
Tellus
what
youthink
Tellus
what
youthink
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1. Please indicate yo
ur Co
uncil of residence:
City of Port A
delaide Enfield
City of Tea Tree G
ully
City of Salisbury
O
ther (please specify) ___________
2. How
wo
uld you describe yo
ur interest in T
hom
as Turner Reserve? (tick all that apply)
Local resident
Local business
Mem
ber of Cricket C
lub M
ember of Soccer C
lub
Driving R
ange participant Par 3 G
olf participant
O
ther (please specify) __________________________
3. How
do you usually access Thom
as Turner Reserve?
Car
Walking
Cycling
Bus
O
ther (please specify) __________________________
Co
ntact details
Nam
e __________________________________________
Phone number____________________________________
Residential address ________________________________
________________________________________________
Email address_____________________________________
Thom
as Turner Reserve
QuestionnaireN
ote an online version is available at ww
w.portenf.sa.gov.au Please add extra pages if required
4. What do
you like abo
ut Tho
mas Turner R
eserve?
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
5. What don't you like and think needs to be im
proved?
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
6. What new
facilities/spaces wo
uld you like to
see? (rank yo
ur top 3)
1.______________________________________________
2.______________________________________________
3.______________________________________________
7. Do
you have any co
mm
ents or ideas relating to
:
a) Playspace ________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
b) Sports fields/ovals ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
c) Changeroom
s & toilets ________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
d) Creek environm
ent ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
e) Golf course ________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
f) Driving range ________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
g) Vacant sloping land (adjacent Nelson R
oad) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
h) Car parking _________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
h) Access _____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
i) Pathways ___________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
j) Park Furniture (eg seating, BBQ's, fitness, signage, etc) _______
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tellus
what
youthink
By ticking this box you agree that Council m
ay contact you
Consultation Questionnaire
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Park Day Consultation Posters
Thomas Turner Reserve Master Plan
Love Thomas Turner Reserve?Tell us your ideas for how it can be improved!
What is your vision for Thomas Turner Reserve?
What facilities should be improved?
Are other spaces or facilities needed?
Please share your ideas with us!
STAGE 3Final Master Plan
•
•
We are here
STAGE 2Draft Master Plan
•
• Undertake Community and
•
STAGE 1Background + Consultation
•
• Undertake Community and
• Summary report
Tell us what you thin k
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Park Day Consultation Posters
NE
LSO
N R
OA
D
Thomas Turner Reserve Existing Site
Valley View Golf Course
Driving Range
West Oval
House
Central Oval
East Oval
Dry Cree
k
Playspace
Dry Creek
Ilberry Green
City of Port Adelaide Enfield
City of Tea Tree Gully
City of Salisbury
The Junction Shops
GRAND JUNCTION ROAD
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Park Day Consultation Posters
What would you like to see?
Play
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Park Day Consultation Posters
What would you like to see?
Park
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Park Day Consultation Posters
Sport and Recreation
What would you like to see?
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Park Day Consultation Posters
Environment
What would you like to see?
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Park Day Consultation Posters
Post your ideas
Tell us what you thin k
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Project Webpage
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Project Webpage - FAQs
What is the purpose of the Master Plan? The purpose is to hear from the community about their ideas for Thomas Turner Reserve and use these to inform the Master Plan. The Master Plan will provide a clear vision and direction for the future of the Reserve and ensure that any new works are carried out in a planned and coordinated manner. While there have been earlier master planning processes this is a great opportunity for everyone to put forward their ideas and take a fresh look at the future of the reserve. This will include an opportunity to put forward your ideas for design solutions that respond to previously highlighted issues including noise, vehicle access and community amenity. What area does will the Master Plan include? The Master Plan will consider the whole Reserve including the golf course, ovals, creek and driving range. What is the process for the Master Plan? The Master Plan will be undertaken in three stages: Stage 1: Background + Community and Stakeholder Consultation
Review background information and preliminary issues identified. Undertake Community and Stakeholder Consultation. Prepare a Consultation Summary report.
Stage 2: Draft Master Plans (including further consultation)
Prepare draft Master Plans. Undertake Community and Stakeholder Consultation on the draft Plans. Prepare a Consultation Summary Report.
Stage 3: Final Master Plans
Finalise the Master Plan. Adoption by Council.
Council has engaged Aspect Studios to assist in preparing the Master Plan. How can I have my say? We would love to have your input into the Master Plan. You can have your say by:
Completing the survey questionnaire: Online Survey or Print and Send Emailing your ideas to [email protected] Attend the community Park Day on Saturday 19 November 2016 at 1:00pm-3:00pm
This round of Public Consultation closes 2 December 2016 Who else is Council consulting with? In addition to local residents Council is also consulting with a number of local sporting clubs and community groups associated with the site. Council is also liaising with the adjoining Councils, namely the City of Salisbury and City of Tea Tree Gully. What will happen to the information that people provide? The information gathered from the community will be captured in a Consultation Summary Report and used to inform the Master Plan and help Council make decisions on the future of the site.
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When was the last Master Plan prepared? The last full Master Plan was prepared in 2006. In the following years many of the master plan proposals were implemented including:
New major playspace integrated with the reserve/creek landscape New footbridge across Dry Creek New walking path from Penelope Ave and other pedestrian and cycle link upgrades New half-court basketball/minor skate area Tree planting and landscaping Bollards around carpark area Creek stabalisation, weed removal and native planting.
Was there a proposal for additional soccer pitches? In 2011 Council started to revisit the 2006 Master Plan. Some preliminary ideas for the Reserve such as additional soccer pitches were presented to Elected Members. A deputation was made to Council from some residents outlining a number of concerns including opposing additional soccer pitches. The revised plan did not proceed any further. Has Council already made a decision about what is going to happen at the Reserve? No decisions have been made about what will be included in the Master Plan. Council is committed taking a ‘fresh’ look at the Reserve and to hearing from the community about their ideas to help inform the best future for the Reserve. Once a Master Plan is agreed for the Reserve what are the next steps? Following initial community consultation, a draft master plan will be prepared and presented back to the community for input and comment before being finalised. Following this Council will consider budgets for any proposed works as part of its annual budget review process and also seek external grant funding opportunities. Depending on the proposed works further investigations and detailed design drawings may also be required. What is happening with Council’s golf courses? As leases on both the Valley View Par 3 Golf Course and Glanville Par 3 Golf Course are expiring next year, Council will be conducting a review of all its golf operations. Of relevance to the Thomas Turner Reserve Master Plan the review includes the Valley View Par 3 golf course and the Valley View Driving Range. Council owns 3 golf courses (Glanville Par 3, Regency Park, and Valley View) and 1 driving range (Valley View). Glanville Par 3, Valley View, and the driving range are all leased to private operators. Regency Park Golf Course is operated by Council directly via a management agreement. Council maintains the grounds of all golf facilities at Council’s expense. The leases on Glanville Par 3 and Valley View both expire (with no further rights of renewal) on 30 November 2017. The management agreement of Regency Park Golf Course expires on 30 June 2019. The lease of the driving range expires on 31 January 2022. The upcoming expiry of 2 leases, and the near future expiry of the remaining relevant agreements, gives the opportunity to Council to review its golf operations in totality. The purpose of the review is to explore options for improving the commerciality of golf operations and to ascertain the community need for those facilities within the wider sporting context. All golf facilities are sited on Community Land as defined by the Local Government Act, 1999. Proposed review of golf facilities Council Administration has identified two key components to the review:
Project Webpage - FAQs
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1. A review of Council’s overall commercial operations around golf, including making recommendations for potential future actions to deliver the best commercial outcomes for the portfolio. That may involve options such as consolidation of facilities, re-structuring management agreements, further investment, and so on.
2. Considering the outcomes of the commercial/operational review outlined in item 1 above,
the second component of the review would involve a holistic strategic review of the golf portfolio in relation to the overall plan for sport and recreation, and other City Plan objectives such as Community, Environment, Placemaking, and Leadership. The goal will be to provide options around Council’s sport and recreation spending that will give the best overall community outcome and the best use of the facilities and open space currently allocated to the golf portfolio.
Options would be brought back to a workshop for Council to consider long term strategic options for the sites. It may be that several different options are chosen for public consultation before a final decision is made depending on the nature of the options presented to Council. The purpose of the review is to investigate what options might be reasonably available to Council to deal with the portfolio of golf assets. Public consultation would take place as necessary based on the options (if any) that are endorsed by Council as worth exploring further. Is Council considering selling the Valley View golf course or the Valley View driving range? No Council will not be selling the golf course or driving range. The golf review will assess the commercial viability of golf and how effective the services are to meeting community recreational needs. Even if golf was not seen as the preferred use for this site, the land would be maintained for community recreation and open space. Who was Thomas Turner? Mr Thomas Turner became Mayor of the City of Enfield in 1955, after serving as a Councillor since 1944. Thomas followed a family tradition. His grandfather (also Thomas Turner), was a Council Chairman in 1867. Thomas Turner Snr was a blacksmith and Thomas Turner Jnr was a farrier. Information Source: Lewis, John H. Enfield and the Northern Villages. Enfield: The Corporation of the City of Enfield, 1985.
Project Webpage - FAQs
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Social Media Promotion
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Signage Placed at the Reserve
Council is preparing a Master Plan for Thomas Turner Reserve. Come along and share your ideas!
Saturday 19 November 2016 1:00-3:00pm
Thomas Turner Reserve (near carpark off Derwent Terrace)
Free BBQ and face painting for the kids For further details visit www.portenf.sa.gov.au or phone the Council on 8405 6600
City of Port Adelaide EnfielPO Box 110 Port Adelaide SA 5015
163 St. Vincent Street, Port Adelaide SA 5015Phone: (08) 8405 6600 Email: [email protected]
Te l l U sWha t You Th i n k
Te l l U sW h a t Yo u
Th i n kPark Day
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Advertisement for Messenger Newspapers
Park Day Come along and have your say
Tell us your ideas for how it can be improved!The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is taking a fresh look at Thomas Turner Reserve.
We are currently developing a Master Plan and invite you to share your thoughts and ideas.
• Complete the questionnaire at www.portenf.sa.gov.au
• Email your ideas to [email protected]
• Attend the Park Day – see details below.
Public Consultation closes 2 December 2016
Thomas Turner Reserve
Master Plan
There will be a marquee area with interactive displays for sharing your ideas.
Free BBQ & face painting for the kids! For further information go to www.portenf.sa.gov.au or contact the Council on 8405 6600.
Park DaySaturday 19 November 2016 1:00pm-3:00pm
Thomas Turner Reserve Nelson Road, Valley View
Tell uswhat you think