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. There is some landscaping around the Reserve boundaries, however some additional canopy trees for shade around the playspace would improve the Reserve.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Fielding Reserve
Melway Ref: 34 B5 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Green Gully Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (large) Informal grassed area Dogs off lead Basketball goal Mature trees Path network Cricket pitch
Fielding Reserve links Fielding Way and Aumann Drive with Louisa Court. It is an attractive reserve for play, walking, relaxing and provides informal recreation opportunities, with basketball, cricket and a large open space. The only other playground within 400 metres is at Bebs Reserve, which caters for young children. Fielding Reserve was upgraded in 2004 and while the play opportunities cater for the younger ages, there are many other informal recreation opportunities for older children and teenagers that should be retained.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Finns Reserve
Melway Ref: 33A4, 33B4 & 33C3 Suburb: Lower Templestowe Precinct: Finns & Westerfolds Catchment: Regional Functions: Informal recreation, flora/fauna, linear park, drainage, community facility Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (fenced) Remnant vegetation Dogs off lead (dogs (regional) (Biosite) prohibited in playspace) Fitness equipment Informal grassed area Yarra River and creek frontages, drainage lines and old dam site BBQ / Picnic shelter Community events space Picnic table Public toilets Scout Hall Off street parking Shared path network Accessible path network Principal pedestrian network
Finns Reserve is an important reserve in its own right, as well as forming part of the Yarra Valley Parklands, and provides valuable recreation facilities for local residents and those further afield. The Reserve extends from the end of Airds Road at the western border, along the Yarra River to the end of Ruffey and Atkinson Streets at the eastern end. The western boundary is also Yarra Valley Parklands since the State acquired the house immediately west of the Reserve. The Linear Park contains the regional all abilities playspace, Wombat Bend, has Yarra River frontage, considerable path network, a Scout hall, fitness equipment, barbeques, picnic shelters, public toilets and a significant amount of open space, which is an important area for dog training and exercise. It also has strategic links to the Main Yarra Trail, Ruffey Creek Linear Park, Bimbadeen Reserve and Templestowe Village. Finns Reserve is located in Yarra, Biosite 31 and the eastern area is located in Ruffey, Biosite 30. The locally rare sub species of the Manna Gum Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. cygnetensis , can be found in the open space areas of the Reserve, highlighting the importance of action 82 from Finns Reserve Management Plan 2006 to plant only indigenous trees, shrubs and groundcovers. Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012 considers Finns Reserve to be of very high priority. The Management Plan also considered a parcel of land owned by Parks Victoria adjacent to Odyssey House footbridge which functions as a carpark. The Ruffey/ Atkinson Streets end of Finns Reserve is the least developed part and essentially serves a conservation function as noted above. It is also the point where Finns Reserve adjoins Ruffey Creek Linear Park. Local service clubs have worked with Council at the Reserve and provided a number of facilities including a historic information shelter on the site of the old Templestowe Hotel and barbeque shelter.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Finns Reserve Opened in 2009, Wombat Bend Playspace is a popular regional all abilities playspace that provides play opportunities for 0-10 year olds in a nature based environment. The project was a collaborative effort between numerous Council service units and community groups. The playspace receives high visitation numbers from families in Manningham and many more from further afield throughout the year. It is therefore heavily resourced by Council staff and budget for ongoing maintenance of landscaping, equipment and general cleanliness. The remaining actions from the Management Plan include construction of a footbridge over the West Templestowe Drain in order to move the current the path network (on the verge of Templestowe Road) back into the Reserve.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Fitzsimons Reserve
Melway Ref: 21G12, 21H12 & 21G11 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Tikalara Catchment: Regional Functions: Informal recreation, flora/fauna, linear park, sport Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Canoe launch Remnant vegetation (Biosite) Dogs off lead Viewing platform Informal grassed area Yarra River frontage, dams and wetlands Unstructured bush play Path network Main Yarra Trail Off street parking Transmission towers/line
This is a large parcel of land (7.8 hectares) on the Yarra River, which forms a habitat corridor between Westerfolds Park and Candlebark Park. It is owned by Council but forms part of the Yarra Valley Parklands. Its primary function is the protection of flora and fauna, to be managed sympathetically with adjoining Parks Victoria managed Candlebark Park. Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012 suggests that the Reserve is suitable for a great number of net gain recruitment offsets if the land is not required for other open space functions. Fitzsimons Reserve was the former site of Kiwanis Community Farm. A series of dams and wetlands, covering an area of approximately 4,000 m 2, remain from this use. Parks Victoria’s Main Yarra Trail goes through the western part of the Reserve and then skirts the southern side although informal tracks have been established along the river. By agreement, Parks Victoria manages the Main Yarra Trail and adjacent viewing platform within the Reserve. The site is also a popular launching point for canoes and kayaks, with a carpark and viewing platform adjacent to the river; overlooking rapids. Canoeing Victoria, with the support of Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria, has a proposal for a basic white water canoe course on this part of the Yarra River. Road and access is good to the bridge carpark, but access is potentially poor into the larger reserve area. The Reserve is one of Manningham’s last large undeveloped parcels of public open space and there is significant pressure on this land to accommodate emerging civic and recreational functions and needs. However, the site’s environmental and recreational context, a large kangaroo population, as well as the dominating presence of high voltage overhead powerlines, significantly constrain the future development opportunities for this site. Appropriate future uses will be those which are compatible with the surrounding Yarra Valley Parklands.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Fitzsimons Reserve
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Flora Reserve
Melway Ref: 34 J12 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: Mullum Catchment: Local Functions: Drainage, flora/fauna Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Remnant vegetation (Biosite) Dogs on lead Wetland
Formerly known as McGowans Reserve, Flora Reserve is essentially part of a Mullum Mullum Creek tributary and serves as a drainage reserve. The only access to the Reserve is from Flora Road. This section of the Reserve forms part of the McIntyre Road, Biosite 19 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. Its use should be restricted to drainage and conservation of bushland.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Fullwood Reserve
Melway Ref: 34 F10 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: The Pines Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees
Fullwood Reserve provides pedestrian and bicycle access from Fullwood Parade to a secondary entrance into Our Lady of the Pines Primary School. It contains some bench seating, drink fountain and shady trees. Its current level of development is appropriate and no further additions are required.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Fulview Reserve
Melway Ref: 33 E3 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Westerfolds Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elemen ts Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees
Fulview Reserve provides a small (1,000m²), but attractive, thoroughfare to Porter Street but as this only benefits the small number of Fulview Court residents, its open space value is minimal. Westerfolds Park is in the immediate vicinity and offers these residents many recreation opportunities, including structured and unstructured play for children. The Reserve contains valuable indigenous trees adjacent to Westerfolds Biosite 29 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012 and is located only 20 metres from a creek within Westerfolds Park.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Gainsborough Reserve
Melway Ref: 34 A12 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Zerbes Catchment: Local Functions: Drainage, informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead
Gainsborough Reserve is a small corner reserve (648m²) without any useful links, but as it is not within close proximity to any other higher order reserves, it does provide an area for informal recreation. Play opportunities for local residents are provided at Dehnert and Dryden Reserves. The only recommendation for this reserve is canopy tree planting to improve the Reserve’s appearance. Both a Melbourne Water main drain and a Council drain, cut across the Nottingwood Street frontage of the Reserve limiting, opportunities for future development of the Reserve.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Garden Reserve
Melway Ref: 48 G1 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: Mullum Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Pine trees Mature trees
Historically, this reserve of 1980 m² is Council owned land left over from a former widening of Springvale Road. Though undeveloped, this reserve feels like a secluded park, with its natural boundaries of mature Pine trees (on the adjoining road reserve), eucalypts and other species of trees on all boundaries. There is also an informal path formed by residents walking between Garden Road and Springvale Road. In a low residential density area, this reserve is a low priority for development. The function of Garden Reserve is similar to a tree reserve and tree planting should be considered should this section of Springvale Road be widened in the future.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Gatters Reserve
Melway Ref: 36 D6 Suburb: Wonga Park Precinct: Wonga Park, and Warrandyte Catchment: Local Functions: Drainage, flora/fauna Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Remnant vegetation (Biosite) Dogs on lead Creek
The southern portion of 41 Gatters Road is owned and managed by Melbourne Water and is encumbered by a drainage line and overhead transmission line easement. Its key asset is its vegetation, which forms part of the Gatters Road, Biosite 8 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. This land is landlocked, although it adjoins land owned by VicRoads for the purpose of future construction of a northern arterial road.
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Gaudion Reserve
Melway Ref: 33 K9 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Zerbes Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees
Gaudion Reserve is a relatively small reserve (1960m²), but is larger and better positioned to provide informal recreation opportunities than nearby Leawarra Reserve. The Reserve is currently undeveloped, but some street trees and trees in the Reserve were planted in 2012 to improve aesthetics, and this program should be continued. Seating should also be considered. A Development Plan has not been developed as per a recommendation in the 2004 Public Open Space Strategy.
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Geyde Reserve
Melway Ref: 47 K3 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Boronia Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead
Geyde Reserve is a small (731m²), bare reserve, with limited accessibility. Provision of adequate open space features and facilities accessible within a 400 metre radius are offered through nearby Thea, Boronia, Koonung Creek Linear Park and Renshaw Reserves. Apart from some tree planting, Geyde Reserve is identified as a low priority for future works. There are some significant local native trees on the rear driveway entrance immediately north of the Reserve that add to the visual appeal of the Reserve.
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Gertrude Reserve
Melway Ref: 32 J7 Suburb: Lower Templestowe Precinct: Birrarung Catchment: Local Functions: Drainage, informal recreation , urban plaza Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Mature trees Accessible paths Picnic table Informal grassed area
Gertrude Reserve is located on the corner of Gertrude Street and Rose Avenue, opposite Gertrude Street shops. It complements the shopping area and provides valuable play opportunities for 0-5 year olds that were upgraded in 2012. The Reserve also contains three mature Eucalypts, picnic table and paved paths making it an attractive piece of open space. Gertrude Street is identified in Manningham’s Bicycle Strategy as part of a key east-west link through the residential street network of Templestowe Lower for local commuter and recreational use as part of Manningham’s Bicycle Strategy. A Council drain diagonally crosses the Reserve.
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Glenda Reserve
Melway Ref: 32 K12 Suburb: Doncaster Precinct: Bolin Bolin Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees
Glenda Reserve has limited potential for recreation because of its small size (920m²) and lack of pedestrian links. However, the provision of open space in this vicinity is very limited and Council’s target of providing play opportunities for every household within 400 metres will not be met unless the play equipment (currently limited to one swing set) is retained. Additional landscaping would improve the appearance of the Reserve.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Glenview Reserve
Melway Ref: 48 B4 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Boronia Catchment: Local Functions: Visual amenity, informal recreation, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Unstructured bush play Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees
Glenview Reserve is a small corner reserve on the south side of Glenview Road and Blackburn Road. In combination with the adjacent VicRoads owned parcel of land, the Reserve is 990 m2 in area and, when combined with the wide verge on Blackburn Road, appears even larger. Its primary function is drainage and it is. down an embankment that separates this green space from busy Blackburn Road (and bus stop). The Reserve is opposite Glenview Walkway, which extends northeast from Glenview to Greendale. The walkway then extends further north but forms a dead end before reaching Thomas Street. There is no path at present and one should be considered in the future.
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Gold Memorial Reserve
Melway Ref: 35 F3 Suburb: Warrandyte Precinct: Warrandyte Catchment: Local Functions: Flora/fauna Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Remnant vegetation (Biosite) Dogs on lead Historically significant
Gold Memorial Reserve is a very small parcel of Crown Land (259m²) on Gold Memorial Drive for which Council is the Committee of Management. It formerly contained an historic miner’s cottage which was destroyed by fire in the 1960s little trace remains and the site has since been reclaimed by indigenous vegetation and is managed for its ecological value together along with the adjoining road reserve. The Reserve acts as an ecological buffer to Warrandyte State Park. Consideration could be given to interpretative signage.
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Goldschlager Reserve (proposed)
Melway Ref: 49 B1 Suburb: Park Orchards Precinct: 100 Acres Catchment: Local Functions: Flora/fauna, pedestrian link
Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Remnant vegetation (Biosite) Dogs on lead Bushland Transmission lines
In 2013 Council resolved to accept the donation of land at 408 Park Road to manage for conservation purposes. The site which measures 2,644m² contains significant vegetation and forms part of Oban Road, Biosite 21 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. The land also contains a transmission line easement. The land is located adjacent to the Melbourne Water pipe track and currently contains an informal pedestrian connection from the pipe track to the bus stop on Park Road.
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Grant Olson Reserve
Melway Ref: 32 G7 Suburb: Bulleen Precinct: Birrarung Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, urban plaza Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Garden beds Dogs on lead Picnic table Mature trees
A small (1,157m²) landscaped corner reserve, Grant Olson Reserve is effectively an urban plaza, owing to its small size and proximity to Bulleen Plaza Neighbourhood Activity Centre. The Reserve is in close proximity to an established residential area and a pre-school. It is pleasant, with a playspace, seating and landscaping, but very limited due to its size and the associated proximity of roads. Planning should ensure that play opportunities at this reserve and other nearby small reserves that cater for the same age range complement and not duplicate each other. Some canopy tree planting to provide shade over the playspace would improve the playspace. Some consideration could be given to expanding the size of the Reserve if opportunities arise.
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Greenaway Reserve
Melway Ref: 32 D7 Suburb: Bulleen Precinct: Bolin Bolin Catchment: Local Functions: Linear park, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Remnant vegetation Dogs on lead Off street parking Fenced Greenaway Reserve is located at the front of the former Bulleen Drive-in site in an industrial estate on the busy thoroughfare of Bulleen Road. The existing western boundary fence line has been constructed five metres inside the property boundary so the Reserve appears narrower than its actual size. Currently a large portion of the Reserve functions as a 25 space carpark serving the adjoining shops and industrial estate, with access off Greenaway Street. An old entry road into the Bulleen Drive-in site is located on the southern end of the Reserve, although the main access to the Drive-in site is from Greenaway Street. The Reserve has only a scatted tree cover but has been designated as a Biosite buffer to protect Yarra Biosite 31 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. The Reserve’s open space function may change significantly if the privately owned Drive-in site that extends behind it is ever developed. The Drive-in site currently has a Public Acquisition Overlay in favour of Parks Victoria and should the Drive-in site become part of Yarra Valley Parklands, Greenaway Reserve may become important to provide access to the Yarra River from Bulleen Road. Refer also to Middle Yarra Concept Plan , Yarra Valley Parklands Management Plan and Bulleen Gateway Study 1991. Future revision of the Bulleen Gateway should consider the development of a Structure Plan which should improve pedestrian amenity and access.
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Greendale North Reserve
Melway Ref: 48 B4 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Boronia Catchment: Local Functions: Drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead
Greendale North Reserve is effectively a continuation of Greendale Reserve and is the end of this thoroughfare. At only 726 m², the Reserve’s dominant function is drainage and sewerage, as it contains two Council drains and a sewerage main. Its open space value is minimal. Given the underground services there is limited opportunity to plant trees.
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Greendale Reserve
Melway Ref: 48 B4 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Boronia Catchment: Local Functions: Drainage, pedestrian link
Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead
Greendale Reserve is primarily a narrow (13 metre wide) drainage and sewerage reserve linking Greendale Road to Glenview Road. Although the Reserve is 100 metres long, is does not provide much benefit as a walking link as Blackburn Road is close by. The Reserve’s dominant function is drainage and sewerage as it contains two Council drains and a sewerage main. Its open space value is minimal. Given the underground services there is limited opportunity to plant trees.
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Green Gully Linear Park
Melway Ref: 34 C3 - C7 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Green Gully Catchment: District Functions: Informal recreation, linear park, flora/fauna, pedestrian link, drainage
Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment /shade Remnant vegetation Dogs off lead structure (Hollywood-small, (Biosite) Bronte-large, Jenkins-district) Rebound wall Informal grassed area Off street parking Picnic shelter/table Wetland Shared path Principal pedestrian network Basketball Unstructured bush play
Green Gully Linear Park currently extends from Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road in the north to Serpells Road in the south. The Reserve incorporates Hollywood Playspace (formerly Hollywood Reserve), Bronte Playspace (formerly Green Gully Reserve) and Jenkins Park. The Green Gully Trail extends from Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road to Serpells Road. It is a popular open space which is well connected with the surrounding neighbourhoods and also acts as an important habitat corridor that contains several areas of remnant vegetation in Green Gully, Biosite 34. Green Gully Linear Park is considered a high priority in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. It also acts as a drainage corridor for the East Templestowe Main Drain, which is partially piped, and is heavily constrained by overhead transmission lines which in places threaten its ecological values. A number of narrow Melbourne Water owned drainage reserves are incorporated into the Reserve. The Hollywood Playspace caters for 2-9 year olds and offers traditional play equipment, picnic shelter, seating and drinking fountain. It is the only playground in this 400 metre radius and should be retained and considered for an upgrade in the medium term. Nearby is a constructed wetland which provides habitat, landscape and water quality functions. Jenkins Park is a large area which can be accessed via several residential streets but its major street frontages are Reynolds Road and Shakespeare Drive and it has relatively high exposure and proximity to public transport and The Pines Shopping Centre. An underpass under Reynolds Road provides safer pedestrian and cycle access from the north. Jenkins Park contains a series of paths, including a circuit, a large playspace with shade sails and pedestrian lighting. Although nothing has been identified to date, the Reserve remains a possible site to meet future recreation and sporting needs.
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Green Gully Linear Park Bronte Playspace, located at the southern end of Green Gully Linear Park was upgraded in 2010. Its main frontage is to Serpells Road but it connects to the north via Bronte Rise to Jenkins Park. As well as a drainage function, this area offers many play and informal recreation opportunities. These include play equipment, a basketball half court and rebound wall, which cater well for all ages, and a shared path which links these facilities to the northern section of Green Gully Linear Park. There is a bus stop directly outside on Serpells Road and the playspace is in the catchment of two primary schools. This locality is well catered for with play and informal recreation opportunities and no further development is required. A Concept Plan for Green Gully was last completed in 1995 and a new Management Plan is currently being developed. The Management Plan will address a range of issues and opportunities, including resolving land access issues near Glenvill Court, improved pedestrian and cycle linkages to the surrounding residential areas as well as improving the connection of the Green Gully Trail to the Main Yarra Trail and Mullum Mullum Trail, environmental management and public awareness of environmental values, and the future recreational development opportunities for Jenkins Park.
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Green Gully Linear Park
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Grover Reserve
Melway Ref: 33 H11 Suburb: Doncaster Precinct: Ruffey Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Picnic table Mature trees Garden beds
Although located close to Ruffey Lake Park and Sharon Reserve, Grover Reserve is a reasonably sized (4,690 m²), elongated open space along Grover Street. It provides an attractive informal recreation area for local residents. The Reserve caters well for the nearby pre-school and primary school with play opportunities catering for 1-7 year olds. There is a lack of recreation provision in this vicinity for older children (6+ years) and older adults. Grover Reserve is worth considering for these options.
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Hampshire Reserve
Melway Ref: 47 G3 Suburb: Doncaster Precinct: Ruffey Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Basketball Mature trees Path network Picnic table
This “L” shaped reserve links Hampshire Road with Colston Close and the Koonung Creek Linear Park. There are a range of play and informal recreation opportunities in a well landscaped setting at the Hampshire Road end of this Reserve, but the remainder of the Reserve is steep and cannot be well utilised or enjoyed in its current state. Extensive landscaping of this area, installation park seats and a second pathway will encourage dog walkers and other residents to make better use of this area. The southern section of Hampshire Reserve abuts a Melbourne Water parcel of open space and this land provides the access point onto the Koonung Creek Linear Park. The Koonung Creek Linear Park Management Plan 2011 recommends a path link from this part of the trail through to Hampshire Road (playspace), in consultation with Melbourne Water, to improve this connection.
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Hanke Reserve
Melway Ref: 47 D2 Suburb: Doncaster Precinct: Ruffey Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Mature trees Dogs on lead
Hanke Reserve is small (643 m²), bounded on three sides by houses and has limited open space value. In the absence of any other open space in the vicinity, the function of Hanke Reserve is to provide play opportunities for 1-6 year olds. The size of the Reserve limits the extent of play opportunities and catering for the younger age group is appropriate. The Reserve was upgraded in 2009.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Happy Valley Reserve
Melway Ref: 34 E7 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: The Pines Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Garden beds Dogs on lead Basketball/netball Mature trees Path network
The main entrance to this reserve is from Whickson Court, with access from the other side down a narrow laneway from Happy Valley Court. Play opportunities were upgraded in 2009 and cater for 1-12 year olds with traditional play equipment for young children and basketball/ netball rings. The Reserve links to local streets in a quiet area which is encouraging for children to travel to by bike or foot. This area is very well serviced by play and informal recreation opportunities, with the large playspace at Landscape Reserve and the well linked Pine Hill Reserve located nearby. Provision needs to complement and not duplicate these reserves. There is some scope for additional canopy tree planting in the southern part of the Reserve.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Harold Link
Melway Ref: 32 H9 Suburb: Bulleen Precinct: Bolin Bolin Catchment: District Functions: Linear park, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Path network
Harold Link is a Council owned drainage reserve that links Harold Reserve to Estelle Street on the Koonung Creek Linear Park. The 500 metre long Reserve is only nine metres wide and contains a Council main drain. The link is grassed on the section north of Leslie Street and an informal ‘roadway’ on the section south of Leslie Street is not a legal road. Currently some adjacent residents informally use the Reserve for vehicle access to the rear of properties on Millicent and Alfreda Avenues. Future works should focus on creating safe pedestrian access through the entire Reserve, thereby linking Harold Reserve to the Koonung Trail.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Harold Reserve
Melway Ref: 32 H9 Suburb: Bulleen Precinct: Bolin Bolin Catchment: District Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs off lead Basketball/netball Mature trees Path network Picnic shelter Garden beds Picnic table
Harold Reserve is a large (1.2 hectare), undulating and well connected reserve located in an area not particularly well serviced with open space opportunities. The Reserve has access from Harold Street, Alfreda Avenue, Millicent Avenue, Eama Court and the Harold Link. Nearby Riverview Reserve has some play opportunities that serve to complement Harold Reserve. Community consultation in 2010 indicated a high proportion of an older population with regularly visiting grandchildren, as well as some younger families. The high response rate to the Harold Reserve consultation reflects the residents’ commitment to the Reserve as an integral part of their community. The Reserve was upgraded in 2011 with new play equipment catering for 1-10 year olds, landscaping, picnic shelter, pathways and upgrading of the basketball pad to also include netball. Accessibility and linking the local community should remain future priorities, including consideration to improving the Council owned drainage reserve (Harold Link) linking Harold Reserve to the Koonung Creek Linear Park at Estelle Street. A number of Council main drains cut across the Reserve to join at the northern end of the Harold Link.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Harold Reserve
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Harris Gully Reserve
Melway Ref: 35 C3 Suburb: Warrandyte Precinct: Warrandyte Catchment: District Functions: Flora/fauna, drainage, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Unstructured bush play Remnant vegetation Dogs off lead Horse riding Bushland Path network Creek frontage
Harris Gully Reserve is a small linear park (5,874m²) alongside Harris Gully Road that contains Harris Gully, a tributary of Andersons Creek. It contains remnant vegetation (buffer to protect Fourth Hill Biosite 11) and its main functions are conservation and drainage (refer to Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012). A Concept Plan was prepared in 2003 and included recommendations for weed management, revegetation and new fencing. Local residents have been encouraging natural regeneration and undertaking weed management for nearly 30 year olds. The Reserve has an informal path which runs alongside Harris Gully Road and provides safe pedestrian access to the students of Andersons Creek Primary School. The informal path is also part of the horse route along Harris Gully Road connecting Reynolds Road to Gold Memorial Road.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Hawtin Reserve
Melway Ref: 33 F5 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Westerfolds Catchment: Local Functions: Pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elemen ts Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Path network
This small reserve (1023 m 2) provides pedestrian access from Hawtin Street to Williamsons Road and its nearby bus stops. A low priority, the only recommendation for this reserve is canopy tree planting to provide shade and improve aesthetics.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Heath Reserve
Melway Ref: 33 B5 Suburb: Lower Templestowe Precinct: Finns Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Basketbal Mature trees Picnic table
Heath Reserve is ideal sized (4772 m 2) and suitably located to serve the surrounding population. The Reserve serves a drainage function, with a Melbourne Water main drain bubble up pit and overland flow path running through the Reserve. The Reserve is in the catchment of Templestowe Valley Pre-school, Templestowe Valley Primary School and adjacent to a retirement village. The existing recreation facilities were upgraded in 1995 and include a playground catering for 1-6 year olds and basketball ring. While all residents in this area are served with play opportunities within 400 metres, the size of these individual reserves do not allow extensive play or informal recreation opportunities. Recreation opportunities at Heath Reserve should continue to cater for a wide range of ages, including the needs of older adults. The Reserve has an attractive valley setting but could be improved with additional canopy tree planting.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Hepburn Reserve (proposed)
Melway Ref: 47 E1 Suburb: Doncaster Precinct: Ruffey Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation
Hepburn Reserve is a proposed new urban park comprising four properties located at the south end of Short Street, Doncaster. On the boundary of Doncaster Hill, this reserve will provide a buffer to the higher density residential areas. Council currently owns two of the properties and two more properties will be acquired through a Public Acquisition Overlay. This proposal was identified in the Doncaster Hill Strategy and the Doncaster Hill Urban Masterplan. The total area of the proposed reserve is 3,144m², which is a reasonable size to provide a range of recreation activities to benefit Doncaster Hill residents. Although playgrounds are well catered for in this vicinity, they focus on the younger years and Hepburn Reserve presents an opportunity to focus play opportunities for 5+ year olds when the Reserve is developed in the long term.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Hermann Reserve
Melway Ref: 33 H3 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Tikalara Catchment: Local Functions: Flora/fauna, informal recreation, pedestrian link, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Ustructured bush play Remnant vegetation (Biosite) Dogs off lead Informal grassed area Wetland
Hermann Reserve provides conservation value, as part of with the Urban Miscellaneous (Porter Street), Biosite 35 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. This includes significant remnant Red Gum trees and additional Red Gums that have naturally regenerated in the vegetated parts of the Reserve. Further planting of Red Gums in some areas that are currently mown is supported. The Reserve also provides pedestrian access between Hermann Court, Dora Court and Porter Street and an attractive green buffer in this residential area. There is a Melbourne Water main drain running through the Reserve and a natural wetland area has been enhanced in recent years within the Reserve. The walking/ bicycle path along Porter Street has been upgraded and runs alongside this Reserve.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Hertford Reserve
Melway Ref: 34 A11 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: Zerbes Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetatio n Other Elements Play equipment (small) Informal grassed area Dogs off lead Basketball Mature trees Path network Retarding basin
Hertford Reserve is a large (1.38 hectares) and well located Reserve with a number of access points. It is located in the catchment area of both a primary and secondary school and provides valuable recreation opportunities for many surrounding local residents. Play opportunities in the area are well provided for but opportunities offered at Hertford Reserve are traditional elements that cater for 1-10 year olds in an uninspiring environment. Accessibility and visitation could be improved with a path network from all local streets, more park furniture and the provision of shade and tree planting. The actions were included in the Development Plan prepared in 2013. Being close to Zerbes Reserve, which is classified at a district level for play, Hertford Reserve needs to complement the provision of play at reserves nearby. The Reserve also serves a drainage function being the former headwater of Ruffey Creek which is now located underground in a Melbourne Water main drain. The 2013 Development Plan proposes a small retarding basin to address localised flooding.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Hillcrest Reserve
Melway Ref: 48 K5 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: Mullum Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link, sport, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Pine trees Dogs off lead Tennis Court Remnant vegetation Path network Picnic table Informal grassed area Unstructured bush play
Hillcrest Reserve on Lisbeth Avenue is an attractive, well vegetated reserve providing a range of opportunities for the local community, including tennis, children’s play for 1- 5 year olds and access to the East Link Trail from Lisbeth Avenue and Savaris Court. VicRoads acquired a section of the Reserve in 2006 for the construction of EastLink, thereby reducing the Reserve’s area to 1.3 hectares and removing the bushland area that the Reserve was once well known for. The single tennis court, that was relocated as a result of freeway construction, is managed by a local community club. Opening up the tennis court to the broader community is being considered. A natural drainage line containing a Council drain runs along the western boundary. A path through the Reserve connects Lisbeth Avenue to the East Link Trail via the playspace and freeway tunnel terrace. Consideration should be given to a path connection to Savaris Court. The small playspace is the only playspace within a one kilometre radius and should be upgraded in the short-medium term. When the play opportunities are upgraded, improved community access to the tennis court should be considered.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Hillcroft Reserve
Melway Ref: 33 G8 Suburb: Templestowe Precinct: Green Gully Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation
Recreation Facilities Veget ation Other Elements Play equipment (fenced) (small) Mature trees Dogs on lead Basketball Steps Unstructured bush play
Hillcroft Reserve is a large (5,000 m²) and attractive reserve which provides pedestrian access between Lawanna Drive and Hillcroft Drive. The play opportunities, which were upgraded in 2004, cater for 1-4 year olds and there is also a basketball pad for older children. Play needs to be retained, as the closest playspace is 600 metres away at Mossdale Reserve. However, other informal recreation opportunities are provided close by at Ruffey Lake Park and Ruffey Creek Linear Park. The lower part of the Reserve (Hillcroft Drive) is more gently sloping and usable, however the Reserve slopes steeply down from Lawanna Drive. A set of old steps leads down towards the playspace from Lawanna Drive but ends before reaching the playspace. An upgraded path connection from the steps to Hillcroft Drive and additional canopy tree planting along the Hillcroft Drive frontage should be considered.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Hodgson Reserve
Melway Ref: 32 J7 Suburb: Lower Templestowe Precinct: Birrarung Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Play equipment (small) Garden beds Dogs on lead Mature trees Path network Informal grassed area
Hodgson Reserve is located on busy Thompsons Road and provides pedestrian access between Hodgson and Jeffrey Streets to a bus stop on Thompsons Road. The Reserve is opposite Ted Ajani Reserve which is a busy community hub. The Reserve contains a Remnant River Red Gum that provides shade as well as aesthetic and conservation value to the Reserve. VicRoads agreed to replace the River Red Gums that were taken out to widen Thompsons Road a number of years ago. The Reserve was upgraded in 2004 with a new playground catering for 1-9 year olds, accessible paths, landscaping and provision of seating.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Holly Green Reserve
Melway Ref: 48 H4 Suburb: Donvale Precinct: Mullum Catchment: Regional Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link, linear park Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Picnic table Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Unstructured bush play Mature trees Path network
Holly Green Reserve is a small reserve (630 m 2) that is continuous with the Eastern Freeway Linear Park. The Reserve connects the Linear Park to Holly Green Close, although there is no path connecting the Court to the Eastlink Trail 50 metres away. The Reserve has been attractively landscaped and, despite its small size (560m²), it provides additional informal recreation opportunities and a buffer from the EastLink freeway development for local residents and users of the linear park.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Houndswood Reserve
Melway Ref: 34 C8 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: The Pines Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, pedestrian link Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Unstructured bush play Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees Garden beds
Houndswood Reserve could provide a thoroughfare for many local residents to Blackburn Road and its associated bus stops, but there is no footpath along the east side of Blackburn Road to connect to. There is a very attractive parcel of land that has been landscaped and well maintained at the Blackburn Road side of the Reserve but feels neglected from the residential side. There are several mature shade trees and an ideal location for further landscaping, seating and a walking path.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Huntingfield Reserve
Melway Ref: 34 D8 Suburb: Doncaster East Precinct: The Pines Catchment: Local Functions: Informal recreation, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Eleme nts Informal grassed area Dogs on lead Mature trees
Canopy trees have been planted since the 2004 Open Space Strategy and have transformed Huntingfield Reserve into an attractive parcel of open space in an urban residential environment. Recent medium density residential development has also occurred around the Reserve and the Reserve serves as a local ‘green buffer.’ While play is well provided in this area as all residents have access to play opportunities within 400 metres, Huntingfield Reserve has potential to be developed specifically with bush play opportunities through appropriate planting. The Reserve is located on a small natural gully with a Council drain located through the centre of the Reserve.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Husseys Bend
Melway Ref: 35 F5-G5 Suburb: Warrandyte Precinct: Warrandyte Catchment: Local Functions: Flora/fauna, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Remnant vegetation (Biosite) Dogs on lead
Husseys Bend is 1.16 hectares and was originally bought to widen Husseys Lane. As the road was never realigned the Reserve is now part of the Grandview Road, Biosite 12 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. It forms part of the wildlife corridor extending south from Warrandyte State Park and a tributary of Andersons Creek flows through the Reserve. Council’s Bushland Crew and the Andersons Creek Landcare group undertake regular work at this Reserve to preserve the remnant vegetation which is considered a very high priority in The Bushland Management Strategy. A small drainage line tributary of Andersons Creek goes through the western end of the Reserve.
Open Space Strategy 2012 Part 3 Reserve Analysis
Husseys Reserve
Melway Ref: 35 H5-H6 Suburb: Warrandyte Precinct: Warrandyte Catchment: Local Functions: Flora/fauna, sport, drainage Recreation Facilities Vegetation Other Elements Equestrian cross country Remnant vegetation (Biosite) Dogs off lead course Creek frontage,
Husseys Reserve is leased by Council to Wyena Horse and Pony Club for cross country horse riding activities, to complement their ménage facilities at nearby Colman Park. Along the Andersons Creek side of the Reserve is the Grandview Road, Biosite 12 which forms part of the wildlife corridor extending from Warrandyte State Park. It is important to balance the sporting function with the flora and fauna function as the vegetation in Husseys Reserve is considered a very high priority in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. The 8.1 hectare Reserve is in two parts, with the 6.1 hectare Council Reserve occupied by the horse club and the adjacent 2.0 hectare Melbourne Water Reserve incorporating Andersons Creek. There is potential to link Husseys Reserve to the adjacent Porter Water Supply Reserve in the future. The Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012 suggests that some parts of the Reserve may be suitable for net gain recruitment offsets without impacting on the equestrian use.