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PNNP Draft MP Report.Indd Point Nepean National Park Draft Master Plan Parks Victoria | Taylor Cullity Lethlean +Team July 2010 Consultant Team Taylor Cullity Lethlean Principal Consultant Landscape Architecture & Community Consultation Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architecture Sanmor Consulting Future Use Evaluation & Strategic Planning Peter Emmett Cultural & Interpretive Planning ID Lab Way Finding David Lancashire Design Graphic & Interpretive Design ARUP Traffi c & Civil Engineering DCWC Cost Planning Issue C - Final Draft Date 26.07.10 Author Various Checked KT PNNP DRAFT MASTERPLAN 3 Acknowledgements The project team wishes to acknowledge the input and assistance of the following: • Parks Victoria staff , particularly those members of the Project Working Group • Members of the Project Advice Forum - Neil McCarthy, General Manager Parks, Parks Victoria (Chair) - Shelley Penn, Senior Advisor, Offi cer of the Victorian Government Architect; Deputy Chair Heritage Council of Victoria - Bill Renehan, Management Investment and Infrastructure Projects, Tourism Victoria - Alex Atkins, Director Sustainable Infrastructure, Mornington Peninsula Shire - John Taylor, Former member, Point Nepean Advisory Committee - Annie Volkering, General Manager Sustainable Infrastructure, Parks Victoria - Paul Dartnell, Director Visitor Experiences and Liveability – Deputy General Manager Parks, Parks Victoria • Adam Nitschke, Project Manager • Stuart Hughes, Manager Point Nepean National Park • Stakeholder group representatives who gave their time and knowledge during the initial consultation phase • Industry sector representatives who gave their time and expertise during the future uses consultation • Authors of the many background reports on the park, and covering the Quarantine Station in particular. Parks Victoria | Taylor Cullity Lethlean + Team July 2010 PNNP DRAFT MASTERPLAN 5 Executive Summary The draft master plan provides clear direction for Lookout Trail and the Woodland Trail networks Only one new substantial building is proposed sustainable development in accordance with the Point will provide a range of options for visitors to move for the park. Two existing 1960s barracks will be Nepean National Park and Point Nepean Quarantine between the Quarantine Station and Fort Nepean demolished and replaced by a purposed-designed Station Management Plan 2009. It ensures that the precincts. Visitors will be encouraged to explore the hotel building containing accommodation rooms, park’s recreation tourism potential is realised, its park by walking and cycling. reception, administration, health facilities, and any outstanding natural and cultural values are protected ancillary uses. This building is required to make a hotel and its rich history is celebrated. A variety of tourism, recreation, education and cultural venture, and ultimately the entire Quarantine precinct, activities have been proposed following extensive viable. Importantly, this can be achieved in a building The preparation of the draft master plan has involved discussions with a range of sectors whose activities envelope which is commensurate with the scale and extensive review of the numerous plans, studies and are considered compatible with the park. The facilities form of the two barracks buildings that are to be proposals prepared for the park over recent years and required to support these activities are identifi ed, and removed. consultation with stakeholders. Complemented by in the case of building related uses, are thoroughly further analysis, this considerable body of work forms analysed to ascertain their suitability for specifi c sets of The master plan refl ects the extraordinary potential the foundation for the master plan’s preparation. functions. of the park to support recreation and tourism opportunities and the needs of diverse communities, Issues and opportunities arising from the analysis are A fundamental premise of the master plan is that the balanced with a greater appreciation of the richness of summarised in eight site character statements. unique and special qualities of the park are conserved. its natural values and cultural heritage. From these, a set of site planning guiding principles The range of uses and activities for the community were developed to respond to the signifi cant potential which are proposed for the Quarantine Station should Fundamentally, the master plan provides the within the park. These are grouped under the headings be strongly connected with the park and further the framework for Parks Victoria to engage with of conservation, inspiration, sustainability and objective that Point Nepean National Park should government and private sectors to provide accessibility. evolve to be a fl agship for the Health Parks Healthy opportunities for visitors to engage with the park in People philosophy. new and exciting ways. Innovative programs, projects The site planning guiding principles are complemented and new partnerships are required to ensure everyone by a conceptual approach which emphasises the The draft master plan reinstates a jetty to provide has access to the benefi ts of contact with nature and to importance of enhancing the experience of the improved access from Port Phillip Bay. A new visitor strengthen Melbourne’s international reputation as one peninsula and the proximity of the coast, the need to information and interpretation precinct within existing of the most liveable cities. slow down to appreciate the many stories of the park, Quarantine Station buildings also provides greatly the unique experience of remoteness aff orded by the improved interpretation of the park’s rich history. Once implemented, this master plan will shape the park landscape, the potential to focus on the health, legacy left for many generations to come. Beyond healing and wellness heritage of the park, and the The Quarantine Station has a continuous history of setting direction, this master plan inspires bold potential to attract a diverse range of visitors to the accommodation and the master plan will continue thinking, creativity and new perspectives built on the park. to provide this function. A range of accommodation creation of partnerships. types, from camping, a budget hostel to lodge/ Until recently much of the park has remained closed boutique hotel rooms will be provided to support The Point Nepean Draft Master Plan is released for to the public. The draft master plan prescribes how increased visitation. Fundamentally, these facilities community comment. Feedback will be received up this special place will be made accessible, with the will be based on the principle of adaptive re-use of the until 23 August 2010. Quarantine Station and Fort Nepean precincts as existing heritage buildings. the primary destinations. The Bay Beach Trail, Ocean Parks Victoria | Taylor Cullity Lethlean + Team July 2010 PNNP DRAFT MASTERPLAN 7 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 9 6.0 Interpretation 49 9.0 Wayfi nding 87 6.1 Orientation 9.1 Wayfi nding or Wayshowing? 2.0 Existing Conditions 11 6.2 Quarantine 9.2 Legible Environment 2.1 Landscape Character 6.3 Cadets 9.3 Cognitive Mapping 2.2 Key Precincts 6.4 Defence 9.4 Paths 2.3 Access 6.5 Bay Trail 9.5 Activities 2.4 Visitor Experience 6.6 Bush Network Trail 9.6 Language 2.5 Site Character and Opportunities 6.7 Ocean Lookout 9.7 Target Groups 6.8 Marine 9.8 Navigational Behaviour 3.0 Site Planning Guiding Principles 27 6.9 Monash Break 9.9 Signage 3.1 Vision for the Future 3.2 Planning Framework 7.0 Landscape Elements 59 10.0 Circulation 93 3.3 Guiding Principles 7.1 Landscape Approach 10.1 Car Parking Requirements 7.2 Materials Selection Principles 10.2 Road Circulation Proposals 4.0 Master Plan Concept 31 7.3 Materials Selection 10.3 External Constraints 4.1 Concept Approach 10.4 Site Circulation Diagrams 4.2 Concept Plan 8.0 Architecture 61 4.3 Adaptive Re-use of Buildings 8.1 Introduction 11.0 Key Precincts 101 4.4 Interpretation 8.2 Quarantine Precinct Buildings 11.1 Quarantine Station 4.5 Circulation 8.3 The Forts 11.2 First Class Commandants House 8.4 Other Buildings in the Park 11.3 Park Entry 5.0 Future Uses 43 8.5 Siting of the Visitors Centre 10.4 Fort Nepean and Fort Pearce 5.1 Introduction 8.6 Existing Visitor Centre and Entry Precinct 5.2 Proposed Core Uses 8.7 ESD 12.0 Implementation Plan 105 5.3 Proposed Support Uses 8.8 Utilities Infrastructure Parks Victoria | Taylor Cullity Lethlean + Team July 2010 PNNP DRAFT MASTERPLAN 9 1.0 Introduction The Master plan provides clear direction for sustainable • renovation of existing buildings to provide new in the Park and the development of facilities which development in accordance with the Point Nepean toilet facilities at the Quarantine Station support experiences which are derived from the National Park and Point Nepean Quarantine Station • the removal of buildings at the Quarantine Station unique qualities of the site and the opportunities Management Plan 2009. It ensures that the park’s which are of no heritage value and detract from for recreation, tourism, education and community tourism potential is realised, its outstanding natural the integrity of the place based activities which it aff ords and cultural values are protected and its rich history is • the clearing of unexploded ordnance from the • market testing for a range of possible uses for celebrated. Range area in conjunction with the Department buildings in the Quarantine Station in the sectors of Defence of: Visitors are welcomed to enjoy the stunning landscape - accommodation (from hosted camping to a of the
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