Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
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Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis Eastern Freeway Open Space Melway Ref: 48 F5 - 49 A5 Suburb: Donvale & Nunawading Precinct: Boronia & Mullum Catchment: Regional Functions: Informal recreation, linear park, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Unstructured bush play Mature trees Dogs on lead Remnant vegetation Path network This area of VicRoads owned open space extends along the Eastern Freeway East from Springvale Road to the EastLink tunnel entrance where it adjoins Mullum Mullum Park. It includes the EastLink Trail which connects to the Koonung Creek Trail at Springvale Road, Donvale and follows EastLink all the way to Dandenong South. Currently this land is not maintained by Council and future discussions may be necessary to confirm this land’s long term management. This land adjoins Council managed open space at Oxford, Holly Green, Murndal and Hillcrest Reserves. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis Eastern Golf Course Open Space (proposed) Melway Ref: 33 B12 Suburb: Doncaster Precinct: Boronia & Mullum Catchment: Regional Functions: Informal recreation, linear park, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Playspaces Mature trees Dogs on lead Fitness equipment Bushland Path network Unstructured bush play Informal grass areas Drainage line, dam, retarding basin Picnic shelter/BBQ The Eastern Golf Course is a key redevelopment site within Manningham. The total site has an area of around 47 hectares with significant cultural and environmental values. Clause 22.17 of the Manningham Planning Scheme sets out the “ Eastern Golf Course Key Redevelopment Site Policy ”. This policy encourages a minimum area of 20% (approximately 9.4 hectares) of the site be set aside for public open space to ensure the retention of significant vegetation, cultural values, and the protection of faunal corridors. In addition the policy aims to establish an open space network that provides for informal and formal recreational opportunities, and ensure that the distribution of public open space supports the site’s integration with the surrounding residential area and existing open space. The proposed open space needs to meet the projected recreational needs of approximately 2500 new residents while protecting and enhancing the significant indigenous vegetation identified in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. The proposed open space also needs to integrate with the four adjoining Council reserves comprising Studley Reserve, Somerville Reserve, Burgundy Reserve and Lawford Reserve. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis Edward Reserve Melway Ref: 48 K2 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: Mullum Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Edward Reserve is a small and constrained reserve of 1,135m² in area. It is undeveloped, steeply sloping and located in a low density residential zone. Given its location at the end of a court, it is not within a reasonable walking distance of more than approximately 30 households. These residents are realistically better served in terms of recreational opportunities by the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park and Edward Reserve is therefore considered a low priority. Planting of canopy trees would greatly enhance the Reserve’s amenity. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis Edwin Reserve Melway Ref: 33 G3 Suburb: Lower Templestowe Precinct: Tikalara Catchment: Local Functions: Flora/fauna, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Remnant vegetation Edwin Reserve is a large piece of undeveloped land (4,000m²) situated north of Porter Street. Although the Reserve does not provide any links and it is located close to Hermann Reserve, it contains a significant remnant River Red Gum and has been identified as a potential revegetation area. It also contains a drainage easement and inlet pit for the Melbourne Water main drain that goes through the Reserve. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis Eildon Reserve Melway Ref: 47 D3 Suburb: Doncaster Precinct: Ruffeyl Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Ele ments Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Although Eildon Reserve is very small (770m²) and bare, there is minimal open space in this vicinity and hence, limited opportunities to provide play. The size of the Reserve limits recreation opportunities, but providing play for the younger age group is appropriate. Residents from the adjoining Applewood Retirement Village could benefit if the provision of pedestrian access was considered to Eildon Street through the Reserve. Additional landscaping, including canopy tree planting, and a path to the playspace, are required. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis Eric Reserve Melway Ref: 32 H4 Suburb: Lower Templestowe Precinct: Birrarung Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetati on Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees This is a small Reserve (1,460m²) the size of two residential lots, with a notable slope towards the street which somewhat limits its recreational potential. While there is not a playground at this reserve, play opportunities are offered nearby at Birrarung Park and Sheahans Reserve. Eric Reserve has a new table seat, some mature planting and landscaping which contributes to the amenity of the Reserve. Treated pine barriers are located on the front entrance and form an unnecessary barrier towards the rear of the Reserve. Yarra Valley Parklands and Sheahans Reserve offer greater diversity and recreational opportunities than this small site, but its plantings are a redeeming feature. This site is a low priority for further development. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis Everard Reserves (East and West) Melway Ref: 35 C1 Suburb: Warrandyte Precinct: Warrandyte Catchment: Local Functions: Flora/fauna, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Remnant vegetation Dogs on lead Informal grassed area Two properties on Everard Drive (Everard Reserve East and Everard Reserve West), located west of Warrandyte Reserve and south of Taroona Reserve in Warrandyte State Park, are owned by Melbourne Water and are entirely covered by a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay. Their main function is drainage. Given their proximity to a large area of public open space, there is limited need for such small sites from a recreational potential. However, the properties function as a buffer to Pound Bend Biosite 10 and a potential link to the Main Yarra Trail which will in future pass along Taroona Avenue. There is potential for 15 Everard Drive to help alleviate the issues with pedestrian path alignments and safety around the north end of Warrandyte Reserve. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis Fahey Park Melway Ref: 34 F12 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: Zerbes Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link, flora/fauna Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Unstructured bush play Remnant vegetation Path network Garden beds Fahey Park provides access between Michellan Court, Vistaway Court and Melissa Street. It is a large (3880 m 2) and attractive reserve, with landscaping, mature trees, playspace and pathways. The Reserve contains significant specimens of Eucalyptus polyanthemus and has a strong history of community involvement in its development and ongoing management. The provision of a wide range of play opportunities should continue and complement the play opportunities offered at Daniel Reserve (200 metres away). The path network provides good accessibility and pedestrian links for local residents. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis Falfield Reserve Melway Ref: 34 B73 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Green Gully Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead This is currently a good sized (2550 m 2), although undeveloped, open space, with a moderate to steep slope varying across the site. The Reserve is well situated on the corner of Falfield Place and Serpells Road but its recreation potential is limited by the steep slope. Of the few scattered trees, only one young Oak could be worthy of retention. As this site is within 200 metres of the recently upgraded and well connected Bronte Playspace, this is a very low priority for upgrade. Additional canopy tree planting would greatly improve the appearance of the Reserve. Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis Fernlea Reserve Melway Ref: 34 D3 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: The Pines Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Garden Beds Fernlea Reserve is only 1602 m² in size. The main function of this Reserve is for informal recreation opportunities and the playspace needs to be retained in order provide play within a 400 metre radius for local residents, as there are no other suitable options in this vicinity. There is a history of resident involvement in the development and maintenance of the Reserve. The entrance to the Reserve is steep which, as well as reducing accessibility, also reduces any visibility of the playground from the road. Any future upgrade of play provision will need to carefully consider its target market.