THE RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN 22 August, 2012 Glossary of Terms Active frontages Mid-block link Residential Incremental Change Active Frontages normally directly abut public spaces, Pedestrian-only connections that are provided Residential areas where it is proposed that the current and typically contain activities of a public nature located approximately mid-way along a street. Mid-block links are housing development patterns will continue within the within a private building. The facades or frontages are particularly useful on long streets where pedestrians can existing planning scheme policies and controls. normally highly visually and/or physically transparent, access car parking or other land uses behind the shopping and commonly direct movement between the public strip. Residential Intensification and private realms on such frontages. Examples of active Residential areas where it is proposed that buildings will frontages would be shops and restaurants, but also Niche retail uses be of a slightly higher density to provide for more housing “shopfront” presentations to swimming pools and libraries. Retail land uses which provide specific product offer or with smaller front side and rear setbacks and additional services which are targeted towards a particular customer height. These areas are confined to main road frontages in Activities Areas segment. Such examples include arts supplies, jewellers the Reservoir MAA. Activities Areas are the traditional focus for services, or specialist food stores. employment and social interaction in cities and towns. Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Passive surveillance They are places where people shop, work, meet, relax A sustainable water management approach that aims to and often live. Usually well served by public transport, ‘Eyes on the street’ provided by local people as they go provide water-quality treatment, flood management to they range in size and intensity of use from local about their daily activities – this can deter anti-social reduce the pollution carried to our waterways and more neighbourhood strip shopping centres to traditional town behaviour and make places ‘feel’ safer. Specifically, sustainable urban landscapes. centres and major regional malls passive surveillance is best generated by residential uses overlooking the public realm, be this street or park. Business service uses Public spaces Land uses which help to serve the day to day operation of local businesses. Examples include banks, accountants, Spaces that are publicly owned and which are intended printers etc. for use by the public; and spaces that are privately owned but encourage public use free of any imposed rules or Civic space constraints on normal public behaviour.
Public spaces that are designed for a number of people Sense of place to use at anyone time usually in an urban setting. These areas are generally paved and may contain landscaping Sense of place refers to the character and spirit of a such as trees. Examples include plazas, squares and malls. particular location that make it special or unique. These characteristics can be the community interactions, the Mixed use development nature of the land uses, the character of buildings and Good mixed use development involves the fine-grained landscaping. mixing of compatible land uses in a balanced mix. Structure Planning Physically, it includes both vertical and horizontal mixes of use. No single use should dominate other uses, and Structure planning is the process of developing a residential land use should generally not exceed 60% of long-term planning framework to ensure integrated Source: Glossary of terms adopted from Activity Centre Design the land use. development of Activities Areas. Councils are required Guidelines. Published by the Victorian Government Department of to undertake structure planning for all of their Central, Sustainability and Environment, January 2005 and additional terms Principal, Major and Specialised Activity Areas. provided by Tract Consultants
2 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 4 5 PRECINCT PLANS 28
1.1 Why a Structure Plan is needed 4 5.1 Introduction 28 1.2 The process so far 4 5.2 Precinct 1: The Central Heart - A priority project for Reservoir 29 1.3 How to use this Document 5 5.3 Precinct 2 - Reservoir Village 32 5.4 Precinct 3 - Broadway 34 2 ABOUT THE RESERVOIR MAA 6 5.5 Precinct 4 - High Street North 36 2.1 Context 6 5.6 Precinct 5 - High Street South 37 2.2 Community profile 9 5.7 Precinct 6 - Surrounding Residential 38 2.3 Key issues and opportunities 9 5.8 Residential Interface Treatment 40
3 THE RESERVOIR MAA VISION 14 6 IMPLEMENTATION 41
3.1 The Reservoir MAA Vision 14 6.1 Monitoring and review 41 3.2 Key Priority - The Central Heart 16 6.2 Priority Initiatives and Staging 41 6.3 Next steps 42 6.4 What’s already happening? 42 4 THE STRATEGIC RESPONSE 17 4.1 Businesses, activities and investment 17 Report Figures 4.2 Housing 18 Figure 1: Project Process 5 Figure 2: Reservoir Context Plan 7 4.3 Public spaces, streets and buildings 19 Figure 3: Local Context Plan 8 4.4 Moving around safely and efficiently 22 Figure 4: Strategic Redevelopment Sites 11 Figure 5: Reservoir MAA Framework Plan 15 4.5 Sustainable local living 25 Figure 6: An artists impression of the Central Heart 16 4.6 Community connections 26 Figure 7: Public spaces, streets and buildings response 21 Figure 8: Proposed road reconfiguration 23 Figure 9: Moving around safely and efficiently plan 24 Figure 10: The Reservoir MAA Precincts 28 Figure 11: Central Heart Precinct Plan 30 Figure 12: An artists impression of the Central Heart 31 Figure 13: Reservoir Village Precinct Plan 33 Figure 14: Broadway Precinct Plan 35 Figure 15: High Street North Precinct Plan 36 Figure 16: High Street South Precinct Plan 37 Figure 18: Side and rear setbacks for four storey development 39 Figure 17: Surrounding Residential Precinct Plan 39 Figure 19: Setbacks to adjoining residential properties 40 Figure 20: Setbacks to residential streets 40 1. INTRODUCTION Figure 21: Priority Initiatives and Staging 41 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN 3 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Why a Structure Plan is needed 1.2 The process so far This document outlines a 20 year plan Reservoir is identified under Victorian State Planning To date the Draft Reservoir MAA Structure Plan has been for the renewal and revitalisation of the Policy as a Major Activities Area. The preparation of a developed with significant input from community and Structure Plan is required to guide the future planning and key stakeholders across four key stages (refer to Figure Reservoir Major Activities Area. development of the activities area up until 2030. 1). Feedback from the engagement process has been integrated with evidence based research to develop the It sets out a vision for the Major Activities The population within the Reservoir MAA Structure Plan area is anticipated to grow and change over the vision and more detailed initiatives in this document. Area (MAA) and a series of strategies and period until 2030. An increase in population from 3,628 The following summarises the project stages: initiatives required to achieve the vision. to 5,497 (an additional 1,869 people) is forecast, with an Stage 1 - ‘Background Research and Issues Identification’ additional 794 dwellings expected to be constructed in - Stakeholder engagement and research undertaken to 1 It has been developed by the Darebin the same period. Households will become smaller and the gain an understanding of key issues affecting the future City Council with significant input from population will age. planning of Reservoir the community, businesses, government These changes will have a number of implications for the Stage 2 - ‘Community Visioning and Place Essence’ - A future planning of Reservoir including: agencies and other stakeholders. vision was developed for the Reservoir MAA through a •• The character of Reservoir is likely to change in order to series of stakeholder, community and trader visioning accommodate additional dwellings workshops •• Shops, services and provision of public spaces will Stage 3 - ‘Vision Scenarios’ - Various options and scenarios need to improve and change to serve the increased were developed for key sites within the Structure Plan area. and changing population Feedback from the community was provided on each of •• Housing types and services will need to respond to these scenarios the greater proportion of elderly residents and smaller Stage 4 - ‘Structure Plan’ - The Draft Structure Plan was household sizes released for public comment and finalised to incorporate The Structure Plan will provide a framework to guide the feedback future growth of Reservoir in a logical and sustainable way Stage 5 - ‘Implementation Plan’ (Future Stage) - An and provide a guide for public and private investment in implementation plan will be developed to ensure key the MAA. actions within the Structure Plan are realised in the short, medium and long term
1. Forecast.id Population forecasts at http://forecast2.id.com.au/Default. aspx?id=214&pg=5230
4 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN Figure 1: Project Process
PROJECT COMMUNITY AND PROJECT STAGE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT OUTPUTS 1.3 How to use this document • Darebin Kite and Community Festival The Reservoir MAA Draft Structure Plan consists of the Listening Posts Background and Issues following sections: Paper (September 2010) • In-centre listening posts 1. Introduction Stage 1 - Background • Kitchen table discussions Reservoir Strategic Transport Plan (June •• Provides an overview of the document and project Research and Issues • Community Reference Group input Identification 2010) • ‘Walking the beat’ - informal chats with 2. About the Reservoir MAA Economic Analysis and the community and traders Market Feasibility Study •• A summary of the key issues affecting the future • Community infrastructure focus groups (June 2010) planning of the MAA • Transport interchange focus groups 3. The Reservoir MAA Vision •• A vision for Reservoir developed in conjunction with • Community Visioning Workshop Draft Reservoir Vision the community and stakeholders Stage 2 - Community • Trader / Stakeholder Visioning Workshop and Place Essence Paper (August 2010) 4. The Strategic Response Visioning and Place • Council / Service Provider workshops Essence •• The centre-wide plan for the MAA with objectives, • Community Reference Group input Small Wins Action Plan (August 2010) strategies and actions relating to the following themes: • Small Wins Action Plan -- Business, activities and investment -- Housing • Various stakeholder / agency workshops to -P- ublic spaces, streets and buildings Vision Scenarios Discussion -M- oving around safely and efficiently Stage 3 - Vision test scenarios and vision Paper (December 2010) Scenarios -- Sustainable local living • Community Reference Group input Community Infrastructure -C- ommunity connections • Four week public comment period on Needs Assessment ‘Vision Scenarios Discussion Paper’ (September 2011) 5. The Precinct Plans •• Details for the future structure and character of the six identified precincts: -P- recinct 1 - The Central Heart • Discussion with ‘hard to reach’ groups -P- recinct 2 - Reservoir Village • In-centre interviews with residents and -P- recinct 3 - Broadway commuters -P- recinct 4 - High Street North -P- recinct 5 - High Street South • Round table discussions -P- recinct 7 - Surrounding Residential Stage 4 - Structure Plan • Community workshop - Strategic Draft Structure Plan directions for the Structure Plan (June 2012) 6. Implementation • Half day community event - Strategic •• An overview of the of the staged implementation of directions and updated vision key priorities and projects
• Four week public exhibition period for 1. INTRODUCTION the Draft Structure Plan 41 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN 5 2 ABOUT THE RESERVOIR MAA
2.1 Context 2.1.1 History 2.1.2 Regional context Reservoir is documented as having a long connection The Reservoir MAA is conveniently located 14 kilometres with the Koori population, dating back nearly 40,000 north of the CBD and approximately 10km south of years. Merri and Edgars creeks and adjoining parkland are Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. The South considered to have provided ideal locations for food, water Morang rail line and major north-south arterial roads and shelter. including Spring Street and High Street, run through the centre of Reservoir and provide direct access between In the mid to late 19th century significant water Reservoir, the CBD and northern growth areas. Reservoir infrastructure was constructed in Reservoir providing is effectively separated to the east and west of these major a reliable flow of fresh water to Melbourne. Reservoir, infrastructure elements. formerly known as Preston North gained it’s namesake Edwardes Street - 1930, Source: Darebin Historical Encyclopedia http://dhe.darebin-libraries.vic.gov.au/ from this history. Reservoir is situated amongst a network of other Activities Areas including the Northland Principal Activities Area Reservoir saw substantial growth during the 1920s (PAA) to the south east, Preston PAA directly south, construction boom with the establishment of several Summerhill Village to the east and Campbellfield to the shops in Edwardes Street and adjacent to the Reservoir north west. These centres provide employment and Station. The development of the Broadway shopping strip shopping alternatives to the Reservoir MAA with the lagged behind Edwardes Street because of the slower Preston PAA most likely to compete with Reservoir. growth of housing east of the railway station. Specialist centres within the region include Latrobe University which is located 4km east of Reservoir and provides a major education and employment hub. Major industrial areas to the west, north and north west of the Reservoir Construction, Source: Darebin Historical Encyclopedia http://dhe.darebin-libraries.vic.gov.au/ Centre also provide employment for the region and can easily be accessed from the Reservoir MAA. Reservoir is located on a high point which necessitates a water supply role in the region. Edgars Creek in the west and Darebin Creek in the east provide significant topographical and open space features that contribute to defining the catchment of the Centre. The MAA will play an important role in linking these open space assets.
Workers leaving Reservoir Station - 1920, Source: Darebin Historical Encyclopedia http://dhe.darebin-libraries. vic.gov.au/
6 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN 2.1.3 Local context Figure 2: Reservoir Context Plan The Reservoir MAA is defined by two separated shopping areas – Reservoir Village and Broadway, located either side of the railway station and bus interchange. Major road NORTHERN GROWTH AREA - 10km infrastructure and the rail line create significant barriers for pedestrian, cycle and vehicle access between the shopping areas and into the central station precinct. Reservoir station is located at the edge of Zone 1 on the South Morang rail line making it a popular destination for commuter car parking, which occupies a large proportion of the station precinct. Further south is Melbourne Water infrastructure and the reservoirs, which are located on a THE high point in the region. RESERVOIR MAA Edwardes Lake Park in the west and T.W. Andrews Reserve / Darebin Ceek in the east anchor either end of the Reservoir MAA forming a green edge to the centre and MERRI CREEK providing major passive and active recreational assets for DAREBIN CREEK the community. A small reserve in the south west corner EDGARS CREEK and the Yan-Yean pipe track provide other open spaces within the study area. The MAA offers significant community facilities including the Reservoir Civic Centre, Reservoir Library, East Reservoir Neighbourhood House, the Easter Reservoir Senior Citizens Centre and Community Garden, the Reservoir Leisure Principal Activities Area Major Activities Area Centre, the Oakhill Centre and two primary schools. The Parks and Open Space Civic Centre in Edwardes Street will further strengthen Employment MELBOURNE CBD - 14km Train line and station its role when the library is redeveloped within the Civic Tram line Centre site. PPTN The MAA is performing relatively strongly with low vacancy rates within both Reservoir Village and Broadway. It provides a role as a location for weekly food shopping, business services and personal services. Residential areas surrounding the central precincts are generally characterised by detached single storey dwellings interspersed with multi-unit and townhouse 2. MAA THE RESERVOIR ABOUT developments. A small pocket of industrial properties on Edwardes Street is located within the residential surrounds. RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN 7 Figure 3: Local Context Plan
8 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN 2.2 Community profile 2.3 Key issues and opportunities Reservoir’s community is mixed in terms of age and 2.3.1 The future role of Reservoir culture which is a key defining aspect of the community. There is a strong sense of community in Reservoir, which The Reservoir MAA currently fulfils a role as a is demonstrated through the willingness of many to neighbourhood centre providing weekly food shopping, participate in public life and events. business services and personal services. This existing role is likely to contract because of increasing competition Key attributes of Reservoir’s community profile include: from online retailing and larger regional centres. •• Reservoir’s population is getting older. Residents Major revitalisation of the Reservoir MAA will need to between 5 and 24 years have dropped, and the be commercially led by delivering a substantial amount proportion of residents between 25 and 60 has of retail floor area within the MAA. This will elevate significantly risen. Reservoir’s role within Darebin’s retail hierarchy and attract •• The size of households in Reservoir are getting new visitors. It will also provide the necessary attraction smaller with more people living alone. This is due to a for new residents to consider apartment living within the number of factors, including the maturation of families centre. that moved into Reservoir in the 1960’s and 1970’s as There are existing opportunities to increase the retail older children moved away leaving their parents to age floor area within the MAA through expansion of exisitng in place. supermarkets and redevelopment of underutilised sites •• Reservoir has a diverse cultural population, which such as the Council owned at-grade car parks. makes the community unique. Australian born A major opportunity for a retail land use could be residents make up 57.5% of the population and 34.3% provided within the physical centre of Reservoir if grade born overseas with a large population of southern separation is implemented and the road network is re- European and African born residents. configured, which will result in large, developable land Existing shops in Edwardes Street parcels. This proposal is discussed as the ‘Central Heart’ in •• Reservoir is generally ranked as disadvantaged on the subsequent chapters of the Draft Structure Plan. most indices in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA). This The development of a strong retail offer within the Central index compares socio-economic characteristics of a Heart will impact on Broadway and Reservoir Village, community with the remainder of Victoria based upon however the precincts may respond by reinventing income, education, employment, occupation and themselves over the longer-term to have a strong food / housing. beverage / cafe / lifestyle / medium density housing focus. •• Reservoir is marginally less affluent than the average Melbourne population. Overall, 9.4% of the population earned a high income and 49.9% earned a low income compared with 18.7% and 40.3% respectively for the Melbourne Statistical Division. Structure planning for the Reservoir MAA will need to respond to these unique characteristics through future housing, land use and infrastructure provision. 2. MAA THE RESERVOIR ABOUT
RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN 9 2.3.2 Connecting the two shopping areas 2.3.3 Housing opportunities A key challenge identified through consultation and The Reservoir MAA will see a significant increase in housing analysis is improving the integration of the two shopping with an estimated increase in population of 1,869 people areas - Reservoir Village and Broadway. by 2030. In addition, the reduction in household sizes and The confluence of major roads and rail result in a the ageing population across Reservoir will require new physical separation of the areas which spans a distance forms of housing to be offered into the future. of approximately 150m. 58.1% of respondents to a 2008 Feedback from the community consultation has indicated “Housing development must be tasteful, structure plan survey indicated that they visit one centre that many are willing to accept greater intensification of sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and not the other. housing however there needed to be improved open welcoming and integrated with additional spaces and community facilities. Traffic and parking issues Better integration of the two shopping areas could green space.” have multiple benefits in the overall role and function arising from additional housing were also raised. of the Reservoir MAA. It could enable the MAA to cater The economic analysis indicates that the townhouse style to a broader catchment and perform better with its of development is likely to continue as the most dominant established catchment because it would provide a greater form of housing within the Reservoir MAA for the next retail and service offer. 10 years. Apartment development opportunities will be There are several opportunities to improve integration limited in the shorter term and are likely to be provided including enhancing pedestrian and cycle access across in Reservoir once the apartment market has matured in Spring Street and High Street south, providing a high Coburg and Preston. quality pedestrian environment through the station area Apartment style development could be further with additional seating, and utilising elements to provide incentivised by improving the amenity and lifestyle visual connections between the precincts such as lighting. qualities of the centre. This could be achieved through A longer term opportunity includes re-configuring the additional hospitality uses, improvements to the existing road network and lowering the rail line so that a new retail offer, improved access to transport, and better streets precinct is created in the centre of Reservoir. This precinct and open spaces. could become the ‘heart’ of Reservoir, providing a new Key opportunities for additional housing will exist on public square and major land use opportunities. large publicly owned sites such as Council car parks and commuter car parks, and within large residential and commercial allotments.
“Need to bring Reservoir Village and Broadway shops together.”
Existing medium density development in the Reservoir MAA 10 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN 2.3.4 Strategic redevelopment sites 2.3.6 Public and civic spaces Figure 4: Strategic Redevelopment Sites There are a substantial number of sites within the Reservoir A notable characteristic of the Reservoir MAA is the MAA that have potential for high quality development to absence of a substantial public space within or in close diversify the mix of uses in the centre (refer to Figure 4). proximity to the shopping areas. The community feedback The key Council owned sites include: has suggested that there is desire for such a space. •• Ralph Street car park (8,489sqm) Within Reservoir Village, the Civic Centre provides the •• Civic Centre car park (2,989sqm) only recognisable civic space. It is limited in size and not suitable for public events of a substantial nature. •• Bernard Street car park (4,126sqm) There is potential to provide new public spaces within The transport interchange precinct also provides a major publicly owned sites such as the Ralph Street car park. redevelopment opportunity with a total area of 29,368sqm Similarly, mid-block links between the shopping strips and including the privately owned bus depot. car parks could also provide smaller public spaces for the Within the shopping strips there are several large privately community. owned sites and a number of smaller sites in contiguous A longer term opportunity would exist for a larger ownership. public square within the centre of Reservoir through the 2.3.5 High quality built form reconfiguration of the road junction and grade separation. There are opportunities for high quality, contemporary 2.3.7 Streets for people architecture and treatments to reinvigorate the urban form Broadway and Reservoir Village retail areas have a similar throughout the MAA. The Civic Centre in Edwardes Street streetscape character and contain few attributes which provides a recent example of good quality architecture. contribute to the sense of place. The streets are tired and There are several prominent sites within the MAA that will uninspiring and would benefit from upgrades. require the highest quality design response. These include There are opportunities to introduce additional greenery sites at key corner locations, sites at the termination of along with new paving, public art and street furniture to viewlines and locations adjacent to existing and potential re-invigorate the shopping strips and provide a greater future public spaces. focus on the experience of pedestrians. In addition, new development provides an opportunity In addition, new street trees and public art along High to activate existing streets by providing an improved Street and Spring Street would enhance the gateways into interface with the public realm. Reservoir. Council owned sites
VicTrack owned site “We need spaces for different generations Privately owned sites to come together.” 2. MAA THE RESERVOIR ABOUT
RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN 11 2.3.8 A connected open space network The open space network in Reservoir is anchored by Within Reservoir there are a number of on-road and off- Edwardes Lake Park which provides a key passive and road cycle paths which are important for getting to and active recreational role for the centre. The Darebin Creek around the centre. Of particular importance is the shared parklands provide a key node at the eastern extent of the path along High Street, which connects to the St Georges study area. Road trail further south but terminates near the station. There are opportunities to improve the existing open There is potential to connect this path across the road space network particularly Edwardes Lake Park to reinforce junction so that it links into the shared path along the Yan- it as a major community hub. There is also potential for a Yean pipe track. new, ‘green’ open space closer to the town centre through Surveys by Booz and Company suggest that a substantial the proposed reconfiguration of the road network. number of residents would be willing to shift from driving Other initiatives for improving the open space network to walking or cycling, with 27% saying they would be will be to enhance the linkages between open space willing to walk and 24% saying they would be willing to assets, the town centre and surrounding residential areas. cycle. There are opportunities to enhance the walking and cycling networks so that this modal shift potential is These linkages should be improved with street trees Opportunities to provide signalised pedestrian crossings on both for shade, seating and high quality walking and cycling realised. sides of Edwardes Street and Broadway to provide better access into the station precinct infrastructure. 2.3.10 Simplifying the road junction 2.3.9 Pedestrian and bicycle network improvements The Reservoir MAA is characterised by the complex The pedestrian and bicycle networks throughout the network of roads that converge at the rail crossing. This Reservoir MAA could be significantly improved so that the not only creates traffic conflicts and congestion but also streets become vibrant and active places for business and provides negative impacts on the character function of socialising. the retail centre. The pedestrian connection between Edwardes Street and There is an opportunity to simplify the road network and Broadway is currently hindered by the physical barrier of reinforce Spring Street/High Street north as the major the railway station, the large amount of road space and traffic route through the centre. This has to be considered high volumes of traffic, and the poor condition of the in conjunction with grade separation of the rail line and public realm. The improvement of this link is critical in roads, and existing freight routes through Reservoir. better integrating the shopping areas. A total reduction in through traffic is preferable through Elsewhere there are opportunities to improve pedestrian Reservoir in order to limit the impact of Spring Street / priority particularly within the shopping strips and along High Street North as a major pedestrian and cycle barrier into the interchange precinct and between the shops. key residential streets. “Lots of green space, including community gardens.”
12 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN 2.3.11 Opportunities for sustainable local living The community engagement has indicated a strong Opportunities for affordable living should also be pursued emphasis on sustainable local living in Reservoir. throughout Reservoir. Initiatives such as community “You must have a mix of aged, young families, single people…the mix equals a These opportunities could be pursued by providing a gardens, farmers markets and food swap meets will help centre where everything is easily accessed by walking and to strengthen the sense of community and provide access balanced community.” cycling or catching public transport. A focus on local food to local and affordable food produce. production will further enhance local living opportunities and strengthen the sense of community. There are also opportunities to provide for renewable energy production in new developments. Similar opportunities exist to pursue Water Sensitive Urban Design techniques in the development of new public spaces and streets.
2.3.12 Community connections and infrastructure There is a willingness for residents of Reservoir to participate in public life and contribute to shaping the future character of the place. This was demonstrated through the strong participation during the engagement phases and the positive ideas put forward. Opportunities for the community to connect will be enhanced through improvements to public spaces, more The existing Civic Centre is highly valued and well utilised events enabling people to participate, more vibrant land uses and additional community infrastructure. The Civic Centre is a key focus for community infrastructure and will be further enhanced when the library is re-built within the Civic Centre site. Other community facilities, programs and services such as the East Reservoir Neighbourhood Renewal and aged care and disability services play an important role in the Reservoir MAA. The analysis of community infrastructure within the MAA has indicated that there is an existing need for an early years hub which would incorporate child care, kindergarten, and maternal and child health services. Additional infrastructure such as community meeting rooms, elderly services and band rehearsal spaces will also 2. MAA THE RESERVOIR ABOUT be needed to cater to the changing population. RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN 13 3 THE RESERVOIR MAA VISION
3.1 The Reservoir MAA Vision The Vision provides a statement of the preferred future for the Reservoir MAA over the next 18 years. It has been “In 2030 Reservoir will be a place without barriers that celebrates diversity, developed through extensive public workshops and meetings that involved traders, residents, government connectedness and participation. agencies, local stakeholders, special interest groups and the project team. Through replanning and renewed investment in its streets, businesses, The Reservoir MAA Framework Plan opposite shows infrastructure and housing – while keeping and honouring what already how key elements of the vision will be achieved. Future initiatives that follow throughout the Structure Plan aim to makes it great – Reservoir will reach its full potential. achieve the Vision. Most importantly, Reservoir will finally have the welcoming central heart it deserves by redesigning the intersection that divided it for so long. A central heart to match its soul. Throughout it all, the people of Reservoir will continue to lead and define opportunities for physical and social transformations and ensure Reservoir‘s cultural identity and landscape remain unique”.
14 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN Figure 5: Reservoir MAA Framework Plan
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RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN 15 3.2 Key Priority - The Central Heart Figure 6: An artists impression of the Central Heart - looking from the Edwardes Street / Spring Street intersection towards the new public square The ‘Central Heart’ will be the new focus for Reservoir. It will be a place for the community to come together and celebrate the diversity of Reservoir through events, markets and gatherings. It will be a place of beautiful public spaces for all to enjoy, and provide opportunities for living, working and shopping in the heart of the action. Major retail and commercial land uses within the precinct will drive the renewal of Reservoir by elevating its role in the region and attracting new visitors. The ‘Central Heart’ will better connect Reservoir Village and Broadway, which will be achieved through undergrounding the train line, simplifying the road junction and providing easy and safe movement for pedestrians through the centre of Reservoir. The bus This is how we will achieve the Central Heart: and rail interchange along with the potential Tram 112 •• Connect Reservoir Village and Broadway with extension, will be truly integrated within the precinct. •• Build a business case for rail grade separation and continuous land uses and public spaces lobby government with united community support Council has already commenced work on this exciting project •• Provide for major retail land uses within the Central and is currently undertaking a feasibility study to determine •• Simplify the road network around the junction Heart to drive the revitalisation of Reservoir supported the best options for grade separation and the configuration •• Separate the rail line from the roads by putting the by commercial and community uses and housing of roads and land uses. This study will form an important part train line underground •• Create a new public square, which is surrounded of lobbying for government support of the project. •• Integrate bus, train and potential tram services into the by active uses such as retail, cafes, restaurants and community facilities Because of the complexities of this project and the level Central Heart •• Provide improved amenity for pedestrians and •• Advocate for the extension of Tram 112 into the of government support required, it is likely that the design Central Heart and development of the Central Heart will be undertaken cyclists through the ‘Central Heart’ to strengthen the connections between the shopping areas over the long term.
The key stages for delivering the Central Heart
•• Undertake additional studies to test key elements •• Reconfigure road network with relocated level crossing •• Provide major retail anchors to lead revitalisation supported by •• Provide beautification of the station area •• Downgrade High St South to provide greater amenity for businesses •• Undeground the rail line and create the commercial, community uses and housing •• Implement pedestrian and cycle access improvements •• Create new land parcels and develop those which are unaffected by public transport hub •• Create a new public square and green spaces for the into the station area grade separation or the long term master plan •• Create large development parcels community to come together •• Implement Spring Street / High St Nth traffic priority •• Provide open space and pedestrian / cycle improvements •• Enhance north south and east west pedestrian and cycle links
2012 Lobby for grade separation Advocate for extension of Tram Route 112 into Reservoir 2030
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rovide knowledge, ofskills, for better co-ordination forrovide in businessesto new flourish opportunities Village andimproves safety Broadway between connection andReservoir D to theMAA supermarkets new the aimofattracting B grain ofdevelopment pattern to thestreet afine consolidation ofallotmentswhilstensuring D and Broadway Reservoir oflanduses between Villagecontinuity commercial investment withintheprecinct, anda whichprovides forCentral Heart major retail and D egin discussions with supermarket providers with egin discussionswithsupermarket evelop alightingstrategy thatprovides avisual evelop planningcontrols to encouragethe evelop for andimplementamasterplan the e opportunities for effectivee opportunities andco-ordinated e consolidationwithintheMAA to allow t businessesto improve the A.9 A.8 A.7 A.6 A.5
Event Participant centre thrives.” -Community sothe shops intheReservoir “We acritical need massof opportunities areas role ofshopping andfunctions complementary program shouldfocus and onbranding, marketing MAA.ordinated managementoftheReservoir The painting ofshopfronts including visualmerchandising, trainingand Explor Suppor D cleaning offootpaths such asweeding ofgarden beds, highpressure improvements to thecommercial areas oftheMAA I areasto extension occurwithinfootpaths andkerb Street andBroadway thatallow for outdoor dining I mplement aprogram ofsmalllow cost mplement streetscape upgrades to Edwardes evelop aprogram to explore thebenefits for co- e ashopfront improvement scheme t traders with skills, training and networking training andnetworking t traderswithskills, RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN
17 4. THE STRATEGIC RESPONSE 4.2 Housing
B.Additional f housing within the Reservoir MAA will result in additional people in the centre to drive investment and provide more life on the streets. This theme provides initiatives across the Reservoir MAA to plan for future housing.
Objective: “Lots of people need to be able to •• Encourage high quality housing outcomes through To provide a range of housing types for people of all ages the redevelopment of existing residential areas within live in the immediate area to give and circumstances the MAA as currently facilitated through planning it life in the day and at night.” - To provide a sufficient amount of housing within the controls such as Rescode Reservoir MAA to satisfy the expected population growth •• Encourage the consolidation of allotments throughout Community Event Participant To provide for additional passive surveillance, life on the the Reservoir MAA to provide for greater efficiency in streets and investment in the commercial areas of the housing developments Reservoir MAA Actions: To focus higher density forms of housing in key B.1 Develop appropriate controls and policies to redevelopment sites, above shops within the commercial focus housing in the key locations outlined in the areas, adjacent to open spaces and along main roads strategies and reinforced in the Precinct Plans Strategies: B.2 Implement public realm, land use and access •• Cater to the needs of the changing population in improvements identified throughout the Draft Reservoir by providing broader housing choices for Structure Plan to attract housing investment in the families, singles, older people and multi-generational Reservoir MAA families B.3 Develop masterplans for key council owned sites •• Provide an appropriate proportion of affordable which provide for housing integrated with other housing within the redevelopment of key Council uses owned sites An example of the types of housing to be provided along main road •• Provide additional retirement housing and aged care to frontages cater to the needs of the aging population in Reservoir •• Focus residential development in key redevelopment sites such as the Central Heart and Ralph Street car park, and above shops within the commercial areas •• Locate higher density forms of housing along Edwardes Street, Broadway, High Street North, High Street South and Spring Street •• Provide high quality housing around Edwardes Lake Park which captures the high amenity and respond to the environmental sensitivities
An example of shoptop housing that could be provided within Reservoir Village and Broadway 18 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN Strategies: public realm To provide buildingsthatcontribute positively to adjoining MAA Reservoir To promote excellence inarchitectural across quality the recreational facilities To enhance andbetter connect Reservoir’s parksand Reservoir’s uniquecharacter community gatheringandinteraction, andreflect To provide arange ofpublicandcivicspaces thatpromote place full ofpeople, beautiful, green andcreate astrong senseof To provide streets MAA throughout thatare theReservoir Objective: C. 4.3 positively to thecharacter ofReservoir MAA toacross improve theReservoir streets andpublicspaces, openspaces planfornew andensure builtformcontributes MAA Visionseeksto provideThe Reservoir renewal through improved streets andinfrastructure. This themeprovides initiatives • • • • • • • • • • • • additional animationand interest MAA andprovide of theReservoir to tell thestory Provide throughout streets, andplazas publicart parks (refer to Precincts 1and2for more detail) Street laneway carpark public plazawithintheRalph anda new publicsquarenew within theCentral Heart placesincludinga public gathering new Develop andpromote healthyencourage walking lifestyles the town centre andto surrounding openspacesto residential streets intoEnhance key thatconnect andsafety comfort on pedestrian Street ofvehicles to South minimisetheimpacts High Provide streetscape improvements Street to Spring and builtform alongmainroadsquality additional planting, andhigh landscaping, publicart MAA by providingImprove into theReservoir entries levels ofsafety for pedestrians adjoining buildings, additionalgreening andhigher from activation footpathwith highquality surfaces, MAA retailImprove streets key intheReservoir f Public spaces, streets andbuildings C.3 C.2 C.1 Actions: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Protect areas heritage andbuildings and interest inthestreets and commercial areas to provide additionalvariation ofdevelopment pattern in retail Encourage afine-grain frontages ofactive network positively to thestreet life andprovide for acontinuous Ensure buildingsintegrate withandcontribute and proposed publicspaces on prominent sites andlocationsadjacentto existing by providing buildings of exemplar architectural quality inReservoir Strengthen thesenseofplaceandarrival ofthesiterespond anditscontext thecharacteristics commercial andresidential areas sothatdevelopment Encourage excellence inbuildingdesign bothwithin Reservoir openspaceelementin andattractive functional Enhance the Yan-Yean Pipe Track asa linearpark centrespace area closeto theactivity Enhance Edwardes Park Lake asasignificant open shops andcarparks the between publicspacesandconnections new links withineachoftheshopping areas to create Further for investigate mid-block opportunities the gateways into Reservoir Street Street alongSpring to andHigh enhance art Provide additionalstreet tree plantingandpublic and Precinct 3-Broadway for more details) and Broadway (refer to Precinct 2-Reservoir Village streetscape upgrades to EdwardesUndertake Street Alfresco diningwillcreate additional life in plazasandstreets for publicsquares new public art andplazasincorporating Opportunities Participant community.” -Community Event it could areal be hub forthe community asset, important “Edwardes Lake Park isan RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN
19 4. THE STRATEGIC RESPONSE C.4 Investigate the creation of open space ‘nodes’ along the Yan Yean Pipe Track Reserve in strategic locations to provide passive open space facilities for residents in the north eastern parts of Reservoir C.5 Provide additional pedestrian and cycle links between the shopping and residential area, and Edwardes Lake Park and the Darebin Creek parklands as shown on the streetscape plan C.6 Install additional public art in Reservoir’s open space network to create additional interest C.7 Prepare design guidelines for built form within the Reservoir MAA to ensure high quality design outcomes particularly on prominent sites
Edwardes Lake Park is a valued passive and active recreation asset in Reservoir
20 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN Figure 7: Public spaces, streets andbuildingsresponse Edwardes Lake Park
Crispe Park EDWARDES STREET EDWARDES Centre Civic
Melbourne Melbourne SPRING STREET Water land Reservoir Reservoir Primary Primary School Robinson Park Coles
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21 4. THE STRATEGIC RESPONSE 4.4 Moving around safely and efficiently The Structure Plan seeks to create a connected Reservoir where pedestrians and cyclists have priority throughout and access to public transport is promoted and balanced with vehicle access. This theme outlines initiatives for achieving an integrated transport network. D. f Objective: •• Simplify the road network around the junction of High To encourage use of sustainable and active modes of Street, Spring Street, Cheddar Road and the rail line in “We need a better connecting transport for people of all abilities order to create a safer and more logical network, and To reinforce pedestrian and cycling priority through the reinforce Spring Street / High Street north as the key road between Edwardes and Reservoir MAA traffic route through Reservoir •• Provide for rail and road grade separation as part of the Broadway, I mean a good path To establish Reservoir as the major public transport hub road simplification and creation of the ‘Central Heart’ in the north with excellent connections to all surrounding or pedestrian walk way.” - On- areas and nodes •• Locate car parking to the rear of new developments or within a basement level and ensure buildings address street interview To provide a clear, logical and safe vehicle network within the street with active frontages the Reservoir MAA without dominating the landscape or impinging on the desired priority and safety of other •• Ensure the redevelopment of existing at grade car transport modes parks does not significantly impact on the provision of car parking through the centre To provide car parking that is efficiently designed, and easy to find and access with minimal disruption to pedestrians, •• Better integrate commuter car parking into the cyclists and public transport shopping areas so that commuters can contribute to the local economy and add to the vitality of the area Strategies: •• Provide a convenient, comfortable, safe and connected Actions: walking network within the Reservoir MAA for D.1 Undertake an audit into the quality of the pedestrians of all levels of mobility pedestrian network in surrounding residential streets of the Reservoir MAA to ensure adequate •• Develop cycling as a safe, convenient and enjoyable shade, seating and even walking surfaces are transport choice for residents and visitors commuting provided along streets that connect to adjoining or recreating with a continuous network and adequate open space areas and the town centre infrastructure and end of trip facilities D.2 Install co-ordinated wayfinding signage in key •• Minimise disruptions to footpaths by providing locations to direct pedestrians to key features, servicing and loading from rear lanes shops, services, open space and recreational assets •• Improve the public transport interchange to increase D.3 Work with VicRoads and other agencies to reinforce efficiency, provide a higher quality public realm and the principal pedestrian network and VicRoads enhance its interface with adjoining uses SmartRoads Network Operating Plan •• Strengthen bus priority on key routes within the D.4 Install on-road cycling lanes and off-street paths Reservoir MAA as shown in Figure 9 - Moving around safely and •• Enhance public transport connections between efficiently Reservoir and Latrobe University D.5 Provide end of trip facilities for cyclists within the shopping areas and the station and ensure effective integration with public transport 22 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN D.12 D.11 D.10 D.9 D.8 D.7 nvestigate measures to improve east-west D.6
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- - north-south and east-west streetsnorth-south movements Streetthe role for South ofHigh vehicle private traffic and downgrade route key through Reservoir should seekto: as outlinedontheplanopposite. This project I Trobe CBDandviceversa to University Melbourne to cater for from fastconnections La particularly – trainservices withnew timetables are co-ordinated W ofReservoir Heart Road, to Regent theCentral Route 112from Gilbert C Station into Reservoir buses arriving MAA increasing operationalhoursforthe Reservoir to La enhance theconnection Trobe via University Suppor crossing) (southbound from Leamington Stto therailway Street Street)station andSpring North andHigh the between Street (northbound South St), High St (eastbound from signals thepedestrian to Spring P number ofservices uses,community and caters to theincreased the trainstation,future publicsquare and sothatitbetter integratesMasterplanning with of theCentral Heart bus interchange aspart D onbusmovements impacts whilst considering travel Edwardes between Street andBroadway, itmore convenientprecinct making andsafer to accessthrough thestation andcycle pedestrian I mplement the simplification of the road network mplement thesimplification of the road network rovide safe routes anddirect cycle alongmajor alongroadsrovide suchasEdwardes buspriority einforce asthe Street Street Spring North /High ontinue to advocate for oftram theextension evelop optionsfor thereconfiguration ofthe ork with Publicork Transport toVictoria ensure bus t thebusroute upgrades (Route 561)to D.15 D.16 D.14 D.13 M - I -
aintain thefreight route along through Reservoir - - phyisical barriers withintheMAAphyisical barriers designed donotbecomevisualand sothatthey of thestreets. The structuresshouldbecarefully for shoppingandadditionalactivation opportunities will walkpastshopsontheway to thecar providing shopping areas. This would ensure thatcommuters ofthe in multi-level structures attheperiphery the Broadway slowing average, vehicle speedsalong free-flow whilst StreetSpring through Street to North High Broadway andalong through Street to North High layout ofcarparking pedestrians signage, are well lit andcanbesafely accessedby to ensurecar parks have they adequate directional junction the review oftrafficsignals through Reservoir the traffic route MAAsuchas through Reservoir the asthepreferred Street StreetSpring north /High the Central Heart ofgrade separation andcreation of aspart term crossing. notfeasible, If implementinthelonger potential relocation oftheexistingatgrade implementing thesechangesthrough the D Under I D nvestigate optionsfor providing commuter parking nvestigate short term opportunities for opportunities term nvestigate short evelop agooddesign guidefor thedesign and measures term forevelop shorter reinforcing take and audit of existing Council-owned andauditofexistingCouncil-owned take Existing road network Figure 8: Proposed road network traffic route - existing through Street/ High North Street High South traffic route preferred through - StreetHigh North StreetSpring /
P RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN roposed road reconfiguration separation gradelink after Potential future High StreetHigh south traffic roleof Downgrade
23 4. THE STRATEGIC RESPONSE Figure 9: Moving around safely and efficiently plan
Primary Pedestrian Routes Primary Pedestrian Priority Area Primary Bicycle Routes Secondary Bicycle Routes Additional pedestrian crossings Primary bus routes Potential options for Tram Route 112 extension - to be investigated Investigate opportunity for commuter car parking nodes Investigate opportunities for improvement to the transport interchange Preferred through traffic route
24 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN outlines initiatives to promote MAA throughout environmental theReservoir sustainability The publicengagementfortheStructure Plan identifiedastrong passioninthe forsustainableliving.community This theme Strategies: and renewable energy generation through thedesignofnewbuildingsandpublicspaces, environmental sustainability, whichisdemonstrated To MAA as aleaderin establishthe Reservoir Objective: E. 4.5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Reservoir MAA Reservoir M interchange public transport water assetsandtheshops/ Reservoir’s between Str P P public food events gardens, plantingoffood afood street trees park, and community Garden, establishmentof new Community through theenhancementofEastReservoir Enhance R sustainable design to achieve ahigh standard ofenvironmental Encourage ne P P parks, streets andpublic squares space areas through landscapetreatments instreetscape andopen for ParkLake biodiversity andenhance opportunities developments renewable energy production withinprivate renovated publicbuildingsandspacesencourage daily needs environment, whichminimisesthe needto usecarsfor allwithinahighlywalkable and publictransport
rovide for andtreatment ofwater there-use innew rotect areas existingbiodiversity includingEdwardes romote renewable energy / production withinnew rovide housing, open space, shops, facilities services, inimise theproduction ofwaste throughout the engthen the physical and functional relationshipsengthen thephysical and functional f Sustainable lo eservoir’s strongeservoir’s linksto food production w commercial andresidential buildings cal living cal E.4 E.1 Actions: E.9 E.8 E.7 E.6 E.5 E.3 E.2
Design Scorecard (SDS) –NonResidential Performance Strategy (STEPS)andSustainable tools suchasSustainable Tools for Environmental in accordance withsustainabledesign assessment I civic areas of the Reservoir MAA civic areas of theReservoir I Edwardes Park Lake anditssurrounds controls to qualitiesof protect thenaturalheritage I and biodiversity which aimsto improve itsenvironmental qualities I existing Melbourne Water land redevelopmentspaces, sites, key andwithin could occure withinexistingandfuture public and redistrubition.stormwater harvesting This leadership inwater design sensitive urban through demonstration projects whichshowcase W food swapsorsimilarevents inReservoir I Edwardes Park term Lake intheshorter Investigate thepotential for afood within park food trees gardens andherb planted throughout. willintegratepark gardens community alongwith ofthe located to thenorth ‘Central Heart’. The Cr Encourage pr Requirements for Council buildings C public land energy initiatives withintheredevelopment of nvestigate opportunities to demonstrate renewable tonvestigate demonstrate renewable opportunities nstall recycle bins throughoutnstall recycle thecommercial and nvestigate theneedfor additionalplanning mplement theEdwardes Park Lake Masterplan, nvestigate or market thefeasibility ofafarmers ontinue to implementDarebin Councils ESD City ork with Melbourne with Melbourne ork Water to develop eate a ‘food park’ openspace withinthenew ivate development to bedesigned Community event participant roads walking and paths.” - market. more Also bike options,sharing farmers more veggie gardens, food “I love theideaofsupporting RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN
25 4. THE STRATEGIC RESPONSE 4.6 Community Connections
F. f The Vision describes Reservoir as a place that celebrates •• Pursue cultural interpretation projects as part of the its diversity, connectedness and participation. This theme creation of new urban spaces within the Reservoir provides initiatives that promote a stronger sense of MAA, or redevelopment of existing spaces community and express Reservoir’s cultural diversity. •• Continue to consult with members of the community Objectives: on key projects in the Reservoir MAA to strengthen the sense of place and community ownership of the To provide civic, cultural and community facilities that public realm cater to the needs of the existing and future populations and are accessible by all Actions: F.1 Investigate suitable locations for the creation of an To express the cultural diversity of Reservoir through land early years hub which is centrally located within use, events, built form and the public realm the Reservoir MAA. The hub will incorporate child To encourage greater community participation in the care, kindergarten, and maternal and child health future planning and revitalisation of the Reservoir MAA services Strategies: F.2 Consider short term community use options for •• Provide additional early year and maternal health the existing library site to be pursued once the services within the Reservoir MAA library is redeveloped within the Reservoir Civic Centre site •• Continue to support the provision of a new library in the Civic Centre F.3 Work with Darebin Community Health in developing options to provide a new community •• Support the role of the East Reservoir Neighbourhood health and wellbeing hub within the Ralph Street Renewal Program and provide complementary car park whilst ensuring the development provides infrastructure throughout the MAA for an efficient use of land •• Provide additional community meeting spaces and F.4 Investigate the opportunity for a multi-use facility Non-Government Organisation office accommodation for the aged and/or a new senior citizens centre in throughout the MAA the Reservoir MAA •• Provide flexible community spaces and small F.5 Explore the potential of Reservoir MAA to offices, which can be used for start up groups, non- accommodate additional music rehearsal facilities government organisations, ‘green’ businesses and for (public and / or private) with a view to relocating events which create community cohesion existing local bands and orchestras such as the •• Promote additional community events and festivals Darebin City Brass Band, Darebin Orchestra and throughout the year to enhance community spirit in Banda Bellini from their current premises the area The Reservoir Civic Centre is a major focus for community infrastructure •• Pursue opportunities of public art throughout the Reservoir MAA which contributes to the local identity of the area
26 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN F.7 F.6 markets the new Park’‘Reservoir for publicevents and spacessuchasthepublicsquare new Utilise and festivalsscale community locationfor asakey large- to enhanceitsfunction existing BandstandandBoatshed, andcontinuing Park asafocus includingupgrading the for thearts Explore optionsfor strengthening Edwardes Lake Community Event Participant inReservoir.”whole life-cycle - whowantpeople to live their suburbmust cater“The for Participant space.”- Community Event facilities more and outdoor must have lotsofcommunity we“If have denserhousingwe RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN
27 4. THE STRATEGIC RESPONSE 5 PRECINCT PLANS
5.1 Introduction Figure 10: The Reservoir MAA Precincts The aim of the Precincts (shown on Figure 10) is to focus on more detailed actions that help to achieve the Vision and integrate with the six themes contained in the Strategic Response. Six precincts have been delineated for
the Reservoir MAA and are identified on the plan opposite: HIGH STREET 4 •• Precinct 1 - The Central Heart CHEDDAR ROAD
•• Precinct 2 - Reservoir Village Coles •• Precinct 3 - Broadway 6 EDWARDES STREET •• Precinct 4 - High Street North 2 Civic Centre Station •• Precinct 5 - High Street South 3 BROADWAY 6 •• Precinct 6 - Surrounding Residential 1 5
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28 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN recinct 1: recinct The Central for project Reservoir -Apriority Heart 5.2 better integrated into thecentre ofReservoir. andadjoininglandwill be The reservoirs Reservoir. needed green space inthecentre of edge oftheprecinct providing amuch willbeprovided park A new atthenorthern complementing theexistingshoppingstrips. whilst drive therevitalisation ofReservoir will intheCentral Heart opportunities business retail andothercomplementary areas through thepublicsquare. Afocus on theshopping between a flow ofactivity Reservoir Village andBroadway by providing willhelpto connect The Central Heart exciting precinct to becreated. undergrounding oftheraillineenablethis The simplificationofthe and road junction the busortrain,live above theshops. surrounding restaurants andcafes, catch public square, eatorenjoy acoffee inthe inthe events ormarkets enjoy community place where peoplecometogether to shop, focuscommunity for isthe Reservoir. It retail isthenew and The Central Heart
P Strategies from surrounding areas in thephysical centre whichishighlyaccessible ofReservoir To create amajorlanduse, publicrealm focus andtransport Objective • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Reservoir MAA andimproveReservoir publicaccessibility B links through theprecinct cycling Enhance nor P P the day andnight bywhich isactivated surrounding landusesthrough Cr uses hospitality publicspaces,high quality majorretail landusesand provide incentives for future housingby providing Enhance thelif P separation by undergrounding therailline I MAA the Reservoir creation ofdevelopable landparcels inthecentre of I land uses interchange thatintegratestransport withsurrounding Broadway to Reservoir betterVillage connect and Central Heart throughout a mixofcommunity, officeand residentiallanduses that complementReservoir Village andBroadway with nvestigation thefeasibility for railandroad grade nvestigate andthe simplifyingtheroad network rovide for ahighlyaccessibleandefficientpublic rovide for acontinuationoflandusesthrough the rovide afocus onmajorretail usesintheCentral Heart etter integrate Melbourne Water landinto the eate avibrantandcentralpublicsquare for Reservoir th-south andeast-west and walking estyle qualitiesoftheprecinct to estyle P1.1 I - P - P - P - P - P - I - -
------junction to createjunction developable landparcels undergrounding oftheraillinearound theReservoir government organisations space andofficecommercial spaces fornon- years hub,including anearly musicrehearsal interchange transport backto thepublicsquareconnections and oftheprecinct whichhave strong parts publicspaces ofnew continual passive surveillance to provideother useswithintheCentral Heart retail uses andhospitality ofsubdivisionatgroundpattern by level supported restaurants andshops the publicsquare usessuchascafes, withactive Broadwaybetween andEdwardes Street by lining Broadway a strong relationship to Reservoir Village and throughout theprecinct andislocated to have retail uses usesandotheroffice/community without grade separationandthetramextension term to becreatedthe Central intheshort Heart landuses. complementary should: The Masterplan through majorretailrevitalisation and ofReservoir Reservoir Village andprovides for the economic Broadway between enhances accessibility and which aimsto create astrong senseofplace, P P nvestigate otherlandusesto beprovided nvestigate development optionsthatallow for rovide higher density housing in the southern rovide housinginthesouthern higherdensity rovide housingabove higherdensity shopsand rovide withafine-grain for ahighlevel ofactivity rovide for acontinualflow oflanduseactivity rovide amajorretail use(s)to anchorspecialty repare for amasterplan theCentral Heart lan for and simplificationof the road network RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN
29 5. THE PRECINCTS P1. fdsf Figure 11: Central Heart Precinct Plan
-- Create a public square in the Central Heart, which is of a suitable size to hold major public events, activated by adjoining land uses with cafe / restaurants and alfresco dining, integrated with the transport interchange and provides a focus for future public art -- Provide built form throughout the precinct that is of exemplar architectural quality to reinforce the importance of the precinct in the Reservoir MAA -- Provide lower scale built form to the new public square in order to minimise overshadowing of the space and maintain a scale that is compatible with the pedestrian experience -- Ensure blank, unarticulated walls are minimised to surrounding streets particularly Spring Street and High Street south -- Avoid extensive internalised retail spaces -- Provide a new open space area (‘Reservoir Park’) immediately north of the Central Heart. This space will provide a passive recreation function, Central Heart - Transport hub, major retail incorporate food production and showcase water with residential, office and community uses sensitive urban design techniques Melbourne Water land - potential for future -- Provide good access into and through the precinct restricted public access and use particularly north south and east west pedestrian Future major retail land use anchors and cycle connections Active frontages -- Provide a landscaped pedestrian / bicycle Prominent sites requiring high quality connection along the eastern side of the precinct design response adjacent to High Street south connecting the New public spaces - squares / plazas Melbourne Water land to the Yan-Yean Pipe Track Potential future green open spaces open space Major pedestrian / cycle links P1.2 Implement beautification and improvements to the Secondary pedestrian / cycle links arrival spaces around the station in the short term Precinct boundary to provide additional landscaping which is durable and high quality, incorporate public art, and clearly N.B. Building heights, specific land uses, bus interchange and station location, delineate access for pedestrians linkages and public spaces to be determined and refined through future P1.3 Install lighting across the precinct in the shorter masterplanning process term which continues from Broadway to Edwardes Street
30 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN Figure 12: P1.5 attheexisting mprove priority pedestrian P1.4 P -
- and adjoiningtreed areas. This couldseekto: for sites controlled publicaccessinto theReservoir facility accessibleto thepublic facility W onbusmovementsconsider impacts for pedestrians.signalising priority This should Street andBroadway andproviding greater allowing crossing from bothsidesofEdwardes signalised crossings into theprecinctincluding I rovide water anew technology andresearch ork with Melbourne withMelbourne ork Water to investigate options
A n artists impression from oftheCentral theEdwardes (looking n artists Street Heart /SpringStreet intersection) P - I - M - U - - - - - infrastructure orsimilarevents. markets rail linefor passive openspaceusesandweekend existing /future networks throughout into thefacilitieswhichconnect provided intheCentral Heart ntegrate with a north-south spine of activity spineofactivity ntegrate withanorth-south rovide continual walking pathswithinand rovide continualwalking tilisation ofthetreed area immediately eastofthe aintain the security ofexistingsensitive water aintain thesecurity tram!” of extension green linksand improved routes cycling and underground rail station, – “Excellent ideaspresented RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN
31 5. THE PRECINCTS 5.3 Precinct 2 - Reservoir Village P2. fdsf
Strategies •• Provide for the activation of the Ralph Street car park -- Support for the establishment of community health Reservoir Village will strengthen its role as the with a new mixed use development that provides a and wellbeing facility hub within the Ralph Street major retail destination in Reservoir, with an major land use anchor including community health car park whilst ensuring the development provides improved supermarket offer and new land services for an efficient use of land uses within the Ralph Street car park, which •• Support the expansion of the existing Coles -- A major land use within the site that anchors will catalyse the revitalisation of the precinct. Supermarket in order to provide a full-line supermarket existing shops on Edwardes Street option within the Reservoir MAA and improve the -A- ctivation of the existing laneway at the rear of The Civic Centre and integrated redeveloped interface of the blank wall to Spring Street and the Edwardes Street shops with a new plaza space library will provide key community uses in Kenilworth Street whilst maintaining access to existing properties for servicing the precinct with a strong connection into •• Strengthen the mix of retail uses, cafes and restaurants -C- ar parking located below or above buildings so the new mixed use precinct in the Ralph along Edwardes Street and within the Ralph Street car that higher order land uses can be maximised Street car park. park whilst providing opportunities for housing and -- A mid-block link into the car park site which aligns offices on upper levels Edwardes Street will be designed for people with the Civic Centre entrance and is activated at with generous footpath spaces, high quality •• Continue to provide secondary retail, business service, ground level and above and cohesive paving, landscaping and street and take-away food / restaurant roles for businesses -- A small public square or plaza space in the vicinity along High Street and Spring Street of the new mid-block link which is activated by furniture. A new public plaza within the adjoining ground level uses Ralph Street car park laneway will provide an •• Provide for the redevelopment of the library within the Civic Centre site whilst ensuring the new building -- Exemplar quality built form throughout the site alternative address for businesses to capture space is adaptable for other uses in the long term and particularly buildings adjoining the new public a northern aspect in the precinct. provides active frontages to Edwardes Street and the spaces laneway to the east of the Civic Centre -- A scale of development along Ralph Street and Streets will be activated through the day and Byfield Street that is compatible with existing night with people living above the shops and •• Provide opportunities for higher density housing above housing shops throughout the precinct enjoying alfresco dining in the streets, plazas -A- dditional height within the central parts of the site and public spaces. •• Improve streetscapes throughout the precinct to which has minimal impact on existing residential provide additional comfort and amenity to pedestrians properties and minimises shadowing of the and cyclists proposed pedestrian plaza Objectives: •• Improve pedestrian links throughout the precinct to -- Clear access arrangements for vehicles, loading and pedestrians within the car park provide convenient and safe access between shops, car To strengthen the existing mix of retail, entertainment, service parks and public spaces -- Options which consider the consolidation of the business, and medical uses throughout the precinct car park with adjoining properties To facilitate the redevelopment of key sites within the precinct Actions -- Appropriate mechanisms for co-ordinating the to improve the overall amenity and appearance of the P2.1 Investigate future development scenarios for the funding and delivery of the redevelopment precinct Ralph Street car park. The scenarios should seek to -- Enhace the pedestrian connection through the car provide: park to Coles To encourage residential development above shops throughout the precinct -M- ulti-level mixed use development with activated P2.2 Work with Coles to explore options for the ground floor uses and residential / office / expansion of the existing supermarket and improve To provide high quality and durable streetscapes designed for community uses above integration with the shopping strip by activating people the Spring Street and Kenilworth Street facades
32 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN P2.10 P2.9 P2.8 P2.7 P2.6 P2.5 P2.4 P2.3 ------shopping in Reservoir shopping inReservoir Village through, and forright-of-way walking pedestrians streets along Edwardes Street to provide clear Provide raisedpavements side atintersecting order to improve safety pedestrian the precinct withafocus onEdwardes Street, in trafficcalmingmeasures throughoutImplement land usesto thelaneway activate to theeastofCivicCentre and encourageadjoining proposes streetscape improvements to thelaneway the Support Reservoir ‘Revitalise ‘project which and activation and beofasufficientwidth toenablelandscaping should align with theCivicCentre /future Library Street andtheCivicCentre /future Library. The link Street to Edwardes carpark theRalph connects optionsforDevelop amid-blocklinkwhich term intheshorter appearance oftheshoppingstrip weeding ofplanted areas to improve theoverall Provide regular cleaningofthefootpath and the publicrealm of oftrafficontheamenity mitigate theimpacts Street whichaimto inthelongerterm and High Provide streetscape upgrades Street to Spring MAA the entrancesinto theReservoir Street Street alongSpring to andHigh enhance art Provide additionalstreet tree plantingandpublic areas gathering withpublicart Emphasise key Provide additionalmid-blockcrossing opportunities spacesandlocationsforgathering alfresco dining buildouts to provide kerb additional Utilise landscaping Provide additionalstreet tree plantingandlow level lighting suite ofstreetco-ordinated furniture andadequate Provide a anddurablepaving surfaces, highquality Street. The upgrades should: astreetscape upgrade to EdwardesUndertake Figure 13: Building Heights
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5.4 Precinct 3 - Broadway Objectives To strengthen the existing mix of retail, entertainment, supermarket should be connected to Broadway Broadway will strengthen its niche retail role service business, and medical uses throughout the precinct through a new mid-block link which is activated by adjoining uses whilst meeting the daily shopping needs of To encourage residential development above shops locals with a potential new supermarket in throughout the precinct P3.2 Develop and implement strategies to further encourage niche style retail uses to locate in the redeveloped Bernard Street car park. To enhance the appearance and amenity of streets and key Broadway entrances within the precinct through high quality built The street will be focused on people and this P3.3 Undertake a streetscape upgrade to Broadway. The form is reflected in the diverse retail uses, outdoor upgrades should: cafes and the quality and cohesiveness of the To provide high quality and durable streetscapes designed -P- rovide high quality and durable paving surfaces, a footpaths, street trees and furniture. for people co-ordinated suite of street furniture and adequate lighting Housing opportunities are located above Strategies -U- tilise kerb build outs to provide additional shops throughout the street providing more •• Provide a supermarket within Broadway to service the daily shopping needs of residents and provide an gathering spaces and locations for alfresco dining life in the precinct throughout the day and anchor for other specialty retail uses -- Provide additional mid-block crossing opportunities night. •• Strengthen the mix of retail, personal service, medical -- Emphasise key gathering areas with public art service and business service uses along Broadway -P- roviding additional street tree planting that integrates with existing trees in the central median •• Strengthen the destination and niche style retail uses and low level landscaping along Broadway that are able to attract customers -I- ntegrate public art at key locations independent of other retail P3.4 Provide for a small public space through the •• Support the continued role of Broadway as a location development of a mid-block link between the for start-up businesses Bernard Street car park and Broadway •• Provide higher density housing above shops and P3.5 Investigate opportunities for a new mixed-use business throughout the precinct development site at the corner of Broadway and •• Encourage the redevelopment of key sites to provide Cheddar Road. This would require the realignment for a higher quality interface and active frontages at of the roads as part of the Central Heart street level and enhance entrances into the precinct redevelopment •• Improve streetscapes throughout to provide additional P3.6 Implement traffic calming measures along comfort and amenity to pedestrians and cyclists Broadway in order to improve pedestrian safety •• Improve pedestrian links throughout the precinct to whilst ensuring bus movements are not impeded provide convenient and safe access between shops, car P3.7 Explore the option of a commuter car parking node parks and public spaces in the Bernard Street car park provided other uses can be incorporated into the carpark Actions P3.8 Provide raised pavements at intersecting side P3.1 Develop a masterplan for the Bernard Street car streets along Broadway to provide clear right-of- park which investigates options for a smaller format way for pedestrians walking through, and shopping supermarket with residential uses above. The 34 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN in Broadway Building Heights Precinct Form Built 3a basement) Preferred building height (excluding • • • • • • • • Section 6.8:FigureSection 19 -Refer to Interface Residential Refer 6.8:Figure to Section 20 - Street andBernard Street interface Bernard Street site: Bedford carpark 3-5m from street frontage and additionallevels recessed by 3 storey frontage to Edwardes Street 3- 5storeys Figure 14: Broadway Precinct Plan
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35 5. THE PRECINCTS P4. fdsf Figure 15: High Street North Precinct Plan 5.5 Precinct 4 - High Street North •• Utilise large properties to accommodate a greater High Street North fulfils an important role in intensity of built form whilst managing the interface the Reservoir MAA by providing a destination with adjoining residential areas for business and personal services, and •• Provide vehicle access from rear laneways or side street offices with housing provided on upper for corner lots levels. The northern sections of the precinct •• Locate car parking to the rear of new developments provide additional opportunities for higher or at a basement or rooftop level in order to provide a intensity forms of housing. building address to the street The generous lot sizes provide good •• Improve the streetscape along High Street to enhance the northern entry into the Reservoir MAA opportunities for larger mixed use BARTON ST developments to be provided with minimal •• Improve access to businesses impacts on adjoining residential uses. Actions 4a High quality built form and attractive P4.1 Implement additional street tree planting along HIGH ST streetscaping will enhance this key entry into High Street to enhance the northern entry into the Reservoir MAA. This could include street tree the Reservoir MAA. planting in existing medians and the east side of High Street and the potential for street tree planting within existing footpaths Objectives P4.2 Consider options for providing on street car LEAMINGTON ST To encourage redevelopment of properties throughout parking along High Street in order to improve this precinct to provide multi-level mixed use and customer access to businesses in the precinct residential development that defines the northern entry P4.3 Develop a business attraction strategy for the into the Reservoir MAA precinct Strategies •• Provide mixed use development south of Leamington Building Heights 4b Street incorporating secondary retail, offices, business and personal services with housing on upper levels Built Preferred building height (excluding •• Provide higher density residential development north Form basement) of Leamington Street Precinct 4a •• 2-4 storeys •• Promote the precinct as a location for large business •• 3m landscaped front setback to High KENILWORTH ST to establish Street •• Residential Interface - Refer to •• Design new buildings to promote a human presence Section 6.8: Figure 19 to the street with windows and customer service Mixed use retail / office / business and Secondary streetscape upgrade areas 4b •• 3- 5 storeys personal services with housing on upper levels Major pedestrian / cycle links areas addressing the footpath •• 5 storey frontage to High Street Precinct boundary •• Residential Interface - Refer to Larger office uses / business services Section 6.8: Figure 19 with housing on upper levels 36 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN Building height and setback precincts Strategies High Street ofthefuture downgradingof improved aspart of amenity development throughout advantage theprecinct taking To provide ofmixed forahigherintensity use Objectives recinct 5 - High Street 5-High recinct South 5.6 • • • • • • • • D P D P Broadway taking advantageofthewidenedfootpathsBroadway taking pedestrians providing additionalspace forof theCentral Heart ofthedevelopment reduced vehicle lanesaspart with housingonupperlevels services retail, offices,secondary businessandpersonal service areas addressing thefootpathservice presence to the street withwindows andcustomer and the new publicsquare.and thenew precinct incloseproximity to publictransport shops andbusinessesthroughout the are providedHousing opportunities above the street. providing along alfresco diningopportunities uses willrespond to theseimprovements through itsreduced traffic role. Land spacesandstreetscapingon pedestrian mixed useprecinct providing agreater focus Street willbecome avibrant South High rovide closerto alfresco diningopportunities rovide mixed usedevelopment incorporating owngrade High Streetowngrade through High this precinct with esign buildingsto new promote agreater human
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37 5. THE PRECINCTS P6. fdsf 5.7 Precinct 6 - Surrounding Residential Objective P6.4 Provide priority walking conditions along key public walking routes through additional street tree To encourage a greater diversity of high quality housing planting for shade and beautification, even walking throughout the precinct The surrounding residential precinct provides surfaces and pedestrian priority at intersections great opportunities for people to live close To improve connections into the shopping areas and P6.5 Strengthen Edwardes Lake Park as the key passive to the shops, services, public transport and Central Heart and to surrounding open spaces and active open space asset in the Reservoir MAA, Reservoir’s network of open spaces. Strategies by: The incremental replacement of existing •• Provide for a greater intensification of residential uses -- Providing additional programming and public dwellings will continue to revitalise streets along main roads including Broadway, Edwardes events within the park Street and Spring Street -- Better utilising existing buildings and structures and deliver a diversity of housing types to such as the boatshed suit a broad range of people. Higher density •• Continue to support medical and community services that are located within the precinct and focused in -- Installing the All Abilities Playspace forms of housing will be provided along main areas along main roads close to the shopping strips -- Upgrading the Leamington Street Skatepark road frontages and on larger infill sites. and the station -- Implementing the Edwardes Lake Park Masterplan Key residential access streets will provide the •• Support a greater diversity of housing within the to improve the landscape and environmental highest priority for pedestrians and cyclists balance of residential areas within existing planning qualities with dedicated infrastructure, quality surfaces scheme controls -- Installing additional public art throughout the park •• Enhance key streets connecting into the shopping -- Providing high quality building design in residential and street trees providing safe and enjoyable properties adjoining the park access to the shops, public transport and strips and the Central Heart and connecting adjoining open space areas P6.6 Work with the Reservoir Primary School with a open spaces including Edwardes Lake Park focus on providing public access to the playing and TW Andrews Reserve. •• Enhance Edwardes Lake Park as a major recreational fields within the primary school grounds in order to node for the Reservoir MAA improve open space access to the northern parts of Actions the MAA P6.1 Implement changes to the planning scheme to enable a greater intensification of residential uses along Broadway, Edwardes Street and Spring Street P6.2 Rezone the Industrial 3 Zone land at 117-153 Edwardes Street to residential uses to enable the development of higher density residential uses on these key sites P6.3 Maintain existing planning control requirements in the balance of residential areas within the precinct and develop design guidelines to guide decision making and deliver higher amenity outcomes for all residents
38 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN development Figure 18: Figure 17: Sideandrear setbacksfor four storey Surrounding Residential Precinct Plan Edwardes Lake Park
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39 5. THE PRECINCTS 5.8 Residential interface treatment Figure 19: Setbacks to adjoining residential properties The following cross sections have been developed to provide guidance for designing the interface between Site with no laneway Site with rear laneway residential areas and commercial properties. These envelopes will ensure that commercial buildings are appropriately scaled to minimise overshadowing and the visual impact of new buildings. Each cross section should be read in conjunction with the preferred building height table for the relevant precinct. Figure 19 applies to all commercial and residential interfaces where: •• A residential property directly abuts the rear or side of a commercial property •• A residential property abuts a laneway at the rear of a commercial property Figure 20 applies to the Ralph Street car park site (Ralph Street interface) and the Bernard Street car park site (Bernard Street and Bedford Street), where new development will front to an existing residential street.
Figure 20: Setbacks to residential streets
40 RESERVOIR STRUCTURE PLAN in the Structure Plan. in the Structure Plan. steps for identified these projects aswell as otheractions additional detail onthetiming, responsibilities, andnext implementation planwillbedeveloped to provide the indicative timing for implementation. An Figure initiatives andthe 21outlines thepriority can respond conditions. to changing market resources canbemanaged, andsothatdevelopment initiatives isrequired sothatproject funding and A stagedapproach to implementationofthese medium andlongterm. MAA deliver over renewal theshort, ofthe Reservoir implementation. These projects willmosteffectively initiativesriority andstaging projects, initiatives andprograms thatwillbeafocus for The Structure Plan containsanumberofpriority 6.2 • • • • • • • provide analysisof: fivePlan reviewyears andwill process willoccurevery implementation oftheStructure Plan.onitoring andreview The Structure of Darebin willprovide aprogress onthe report oftheimplementationprocess, As theCity part 6.1 6 to beadjusted to ensure thevisionisbeingachieved. andallow for theimplementationprogramnecessary of theprogram andallocate future resources as This process willallow Council to measure thesuccess
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Commercial Community Access Public Realm Management / Studies / Figure 21: The Central Heart Development Infrastructure Improvemetns Improvements Statutory Implementation 2012 Planning Scheme reinforcing preferred traffic route investigations for Central Heart cycle accessinto station cycle Reservoir Station Reservoir Undertake additionaldetailed Undertake Beautification of Beautification Master Plans of key public PlansMaster ofkey Appoint Place Ongoing advocacy forOngoing advocacy undergrounding ofrailway Urban Design Guidelines Urban Improve & pedestrian Ongoing retail, businessandresidential Amendment line & extension of line &extension Tram route 112into Reservoir improvments Library redevelopment Library Additional community Additional community Wayfinding redevelopment sites Manager development throughout theMAA Short term measures term for Short
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41 6. IMPLEMENTATION 6.3 Next steps 6.4 What’s already happening? The release of the Draft Structure Plan marks a significant Several projects have been undertaken in the Structure milestone for the project. The steps that will follow are Plan area and are planned for future implementation. outlined below: These include:
6.3.1 Implementation Plan • Reservoir Library Renewal - A new library will be built within the Civic Centre site. The project is An implementation plan will be developed following the currently in a detailed planning stage finalisation of the Structure Plan. The implementation • Beautification of Reservoir Station - Works to plan will outline the steps required to implement each of beautify the station will commence in 2012 the actions in this document including implementation responsibilities, priorities and timing. This will ensure • Reservoir Rail grade Separation Study - Council has that the aspirations of the vision will be realised through provided funding for a full financial feasibility study projects on the ground. for this project as a priority for Council. Work on the project will commence late 2012 6.3.2 Appoint a Place Manager • All Abilities Playspace at Edwardes Lake Park - The Place management is crucial to the successful first stage of construction will commence in late 2012 implementation of the Reservoir Structure Plan. The place manager role will bring many benefits by: •• Working closely with Council units and other stakeholders to achieve the integrated and efficient delivery of the Structure Plan initiatives •• Co-ordinating all communications about the progress of the implementation •• Delivering on development facilitation opportunities •• Delivering on the community development initiatives A new initiative bid for a Place Manager will be put before Darebin City Council late in 2012/2013.
6.3.3 Planning Scheme Amendment Once the final Structure Plan is adopted by Council, a planning scheme amendment will be prepared to implement aspects of the Structure Plan into the Darebin Planning Scheme. This will undergo an additional phase of consultation.
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