CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN SEPTEMBER 2016 Environment and Planning Directorate

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CONTENTS

DEFINITIONS...... 5 4. CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES...... 51 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...... 7 4.1 Challenges...... 53 1.INTRODUCTION...... 9 4.2 Opportunities ...... 57 1.1 Master plan study area...... 11 5. THE MASTER PLAN...... 59 1.2 Block and section map...... 13 5.1 Master plan structure...... 61 1.3 What a master plan does...... 13 5.2 Vision...... 61 1.4 Master plan process...... 15 5.3 Character statement...... 61 2. PLANNING CONTEXT...... 17 5.4 Planning principles...... 62 2.1 Strategic planning...... 19 5.5 Spatial framework ...... 66 2.2 Statutory planning...... 23 5.6 Planning strategies ...... 66 2.3 Spatial context...... 23 6. RECOMMENDATIONS 2.4 Planning history...... 24 FOR IMPLEMENTATION...... 85 3. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS ...... 25 6.1 The process of change ...... 87 3.1 Community engagement ...... 27 6.2 Territory Plan variation ...... 87 3.2 Character and heritage...... 28 6.3 Land release/possible redevelopment ...... 87 3.3 Demographics ...... 31 6.4 Public domain upgrades...... 87 3.4 Land use ...... 33 6.5 Commercial opportunities ...... 89 3.5 Transport and movement...... 37 6.6 Further studies...... 89 3.6 Public domain ...... 42 7. ENDNOTES...... 91 3.7 Building design and height...... 44 3.8 Public safety ...... 44 3.9 Water quality...... 47 3.10 Environmental sustainability ...... 47

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MAPS TABLES

Map 1: Master plan study area...... 10 Table 1: Changes in percentage of population Map 2: Mas ter Plan study area–areas aged 65 years and over ...... 33 of influence...... 12 Table 2: Car parking capacity in the centre...... 42 Map 3: Block and section map...... 14 Table 3: Planning Principles...... 64 Map 4: A CT Planning Strategy focuses growth in town centres, around group centres and along transport corridors...... 19 FIGURES

Map 5: Territory Plan land use zones...... 20 Figure 1: Master plan process...... 15 Map 6: Spatial context...... 22 Figure 2: Timeline of major developments Map 7: Existing Character Precincts...... 29 in the Calwell group centre...... 24 Map 8: Land custodianship...... 32 Figure 3: Calwell Population...... 30 Map 9: Community and recreation facilities.....34 Figure 4: e Median Ag ...... 30 Map 10: Public transport infrastructure...... 36 Figure 5: Employment ...... 31 Map 11: Existing pedestrian and cycle network.38 Figure 6: Calwell Employees ...... 31 Map 12: Existing parking...... 40 Figure 7: Car ownership...... 31 Map 13: Active frontages...... 43 Figure 8: Car parking utilisation in the Calwell Map 14: Land use and landscape...... 45 group centre Diagram from Transport Map 15: Open space network...... 46 Movement and Car Parking Study...... 41 Map 16: Existing Building Heights...... 48 Figure 9: Master plan structure...... 61 Map 17: Challenges...... 54 Figure 10: Population...... 62 Map 18: Opportunities...... 56 Figure 11: Environment...... 62 Map 19: Proposed character precincts...... 63 Figure 12: Dwellings...... 62 Map 20: Spatial Framework...... 65 Map 21: Proposed Building Heights...... 67 Map 22: Proposed Active Frontages...... 68 Map 23: Proposed land use zones...... 69 Map 24: Proposed pedestrian and cyclist network...... 71 Map 25: Proposed pedestrian and cyclist network to surrounding areas....72 Map 26: Proposed public domain improvements...... 74 Map 27: Proposed public domain improvements (detailed)...... 80 Map 28: Possible development and redevelopment in the centre...... 88

4 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN DEFINITIONS

Active frontages occur when people can interact lower-scale buildings, and minimise the impact of between the buildings and the streets and public car parking and servicing areas. spaces, such as shop fronts, building entrances and Shared-use path is a path that is restricted to non- transparent building facades. motorised transport, with the exception of motorised Active travel is travel that involves physical activity wheelchairs and power assisted pedal cycles. Both such as walking and cycling. Active travel can also pedestrians and cyclists share these paths. include walking and/or cycling involved when using Shared zone (or shared space) is a road or place public transport. where the road space is shared safely by vehicles, Active uses are uses that generate activity at the cyclists and pedestrians. A shared zone may include ground floor. Active uses include cafés, shop fronts the removal of traffic lights, pedestrian barriers, and building entrances. road markings and kerbs to give equal priority to all users and require negotiation between users. Blocks and sections are how areas of land are identified in the ACT. The city is divided into divisions, Solar access is the ability of a building or public suburbs, sections and blocks. The Territory Plan space to receive sunlight without obstruction from zoning determines what activities/uses can occur on other buildings. the blocks. Blocks are usually leased to one entity. Surveillance or passive surveillance is the ‘eyes Built form relates to the buildings, associated on the street’ from residents and people going structures and surrounding public spaces. about their daily activities to create a sense of safety onto streets and public spaces. Human scale reflects a sympathetic proportional relationship between the built form and human Visual cues are elements in the public domain that dimensions where people are not overwhelmed contribute to a person’s understanding of a place. by the built form. Human scale contributes to a For example, buildings may gradually get taller as person’s perception of buildings or other features you travel closer to the town centre, providing an in the public domain. It is typically referred to when understanding that you are approaching a major discussing the bulk and scale of development. centre. Land use zones are allocated by the Territory Plan Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) is the to all land within the ACT. They define what land planning, design and/or construction of the built uses can or cannot occur on a piece of land. See the environment to minimise water runoff and ensure Territory Plan and more about the zoning system at any runoff causes the least amount of damage. It www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2008-27 is also about wise use of that water to improve our urban environment. Living (green) infrastructure is the term most accurately used to describe the integrated system Pedestrian-friendly street is a street where of vegetation, open spaces and waterways in urban pedestrians and cyclists have safe access at key areas. It also includes the soil and ground surfaces. points across the street, retaining access along the street for all users; cars, motorbikes, cyclists and Mixed-use development includes a mix of pedestrians, creating a low speed environment complementary land uses such as restaurants and (20-30 kilometres per hour), where differences in small shops at ground level and residences above. speeds between users are minimised. Mixed use development can be horizontal or vertical. Urban heat island effect is a metropolitan area Podium or building base refers to the lower which is significantly warmer than its surrounding storeys of a tall building that people passing by areas. The main cause of the heat island effect is see and interact with. It is designed to present an from the use of materials which store and radiate appropriate human scale to the streets and public heat in to the surrounding areas, for example spaces. Podiums can be used to transition down to concrete and bitumen.

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“THE CALWELL GROUP CENTRE IS AN ACTIVE CENTRE WITH A MIX OF SHOPS AND SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.”

6 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

THE ACT GOVERNMENT HAS PREPARED A MASTER PLAN FOR THE CALWELL GROUP CENTRE (THE CENTRE) THAT SETS OUT A VISION, PLANNING PRINCIPLES, SPATIAL FRAMEWORK AND PLANNING STRATEGIES TO GUIDE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE CENTRE OVER TIME.

This Calwell Group Centre Master Plan has been prepared in response to actions outlined in the ACT Planning Strategy (2012). These include the need to investigate opportunities for urban intensification around the centre, to ensure everyone has access to a range of facilities, services and opportunities for social interaction, and to encourage active travel to and from the centre.

The centre is active, with a mix of shops and services to provide for the local community. The centre was built in the 1990s with the development of the surrounding residential areas in south-east Tuggeranong. The style of architecture is reflective of the period, with some buildings incorporating colonnades or awnings around the perimeter.

Preparation of the master plan involved extensive background research and analysis, including:

»» consideration of strategic planning directions and policies »» responding to outcomes from community and stakeholder engagement activities that were undertaken as part of the master plan process, and »» consideration of background research, reports and analysis.

The key findings include:

»» the centre benefits from proximity to the arterial road network, connecting private and public transport to the Tuggeranong town centre and city centre »» the centre is convenient due to the availability of surface car parking »» there is potential for some growth in the centre over time, including residential development »» in general, the centre’s poor pedestrian and cycling connections to and through the centre could be improved »» the amenity could be improved in the public domain and there are limited public spaces for people to meet outside commercial premises, and »» the centre can feel unsafe in some areas, particularly at night.

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In response to these findings, this master plan outlines a vision which captures what is valued about the centre and sets out what it could become in the future.

The new vision for Calwell group centre is:

CALWELL GROUP CENTRE WILL BE AN ATTRACTIVE, ACCESSIBLE, CONVENIENT CENTRE PROVIDING RESIDENTS OF SOUTH-EAST TUGGERANONG WITH A RANGE OF GOODS AND SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SOCIALISE AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY LIFE.

The vision is supported by five planning principles, which inform planning strategies. The principles and strategies provide direction and guidance for the future development of the centre over the long term, considering the range of issues identified during community engagement and in the background research and analysis.

Some of the key recommendations proposed by this master plan include:

»» providing new opportunities to better establish the centre as a community and social hub »» improving the public domain by providing spaces for people to linger and socialise with play spaces for young people »» improving the connections within the centre and to local destinations to improve the pedestrian and cycling experience and encourage active travel »» encouraging more activity and passive surveillance for the public spaces to improve the safety in the centre for all users »» providing opportunities to integrate residential into the centre whilst retaining solar access to public spaces, and »» improving the living (green) infrastructure of the centre by planning for large shade trees and landscaping to offset the potential urban heat island effect.

8 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION Calwell Group Centre Master Plan

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Map 1: Master plan study area

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CREEK Key strategies and recommendations are based on the background analysis and community 9 engagement feedback received as part of the master plan process. Maps 1 and 2 illustrate the master plan study areas. 5 1.1 MASTER PLAN 1 STUDY AREA

Situated in the suburb of Calwell in the 11 Tuggeranong Valley, the master plan study area is bound to the north by Johnson Drive, an arterial 4 road connecting to the Monaro Highway, and Were 2 Street to the south. The centre has diverse uses 10 3 including commercial, community and urban open space. The study area for Calwell Group Centre Master Plan is illustrated in Map 1. 8 While focused on the centre, the master plan also considers the relationship with the areas of 7 influence adjacent to the study area, including Tuggeranong Homestead to the north and the Calwell District Playing Fields and local schools to CALWELL the south-east. The areas of influence adjacent to the study area are illustrated in Map 2.

This master plan considers connections, in particular pedestrian and cycle links, from the areas of influence to the study area. The master plan also considers the connections to surrounding residential areas, facilities, public transport and public spaces.

PLACES ROADS The centre is approximately 5 kilometres south- east of the Tuggeranong town centre. The suburb

1 Calwell Group Centre 5 Calwell Club 9 Johnson Drive of Richardson is to the north and Theodore to the south. There are views from the north-west part of 2 Calwell Aged Care 6 Tuggeranong Homestead 10 Were Street the centre to Tuggeranong Homestead to the north.

3 Alliance Church 7 Cottage Grove Residential 11 Webber Crescent

4 Anglican Church 8 Calwell District Playing Fields

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1. INTRODUCTION

THE ACT GOVERNMENT IS COMMITTED TO THE RENEWAL AND REVITALISATION OF CANBERRA’S NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRES, WHICH INCLUDE SUBURBAN GROUP CENTRES SUCH AS CALWELL. THIS RICHARDSON MASTER PLAN IS THE RESULT OF EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND HAS BEEN INFORMED BY BACKGROUND STUDIES AND ANALYSIS. THIS MASTER PLAN OUTLINES STRATEGIES AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS WITH THE AIM TO PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTED VISION FOR 6 TUGGERANONG THE CALWELL GROUP CENTRE (THE CENTRE).

CREEK Over the past few years, key strategic planning Key strategies and recommendations are based documents for the ACT were introduced including on the background analysis and community 9 the AP2: A New Climate Change Strategy and Action engagement feedback received as part of the Plan for the ACT (2012), Transport for Canberra master plan process. Maps 1 and 2 illustrate the (2012), the ACT Planning Strategy (2012), the master plan study areas. 5 Minister for Planning and Land Management’s Statement of Planning Intent (2015), the Active 1.1 MASTER PLAN 1 Travel Framework (2015), Towards Zero Growth – Healthy Weight Action Plan (2013) and the STUDY AREA Business Development Strategy (2015). The ACT Situated in the suburb of Calwell in the 11 Planning Strategy encourages a more compact Tuggeranong Valley, the master plan study area is city by focusing urban intensification in town bound to the north by Johnson Drive, an arterial centres, around group centres and along major 4 road connecting to the Monaro Highway, and Were 2 public transport routes. The ACT Planning Strategy Street to the south. The centre has diverse uses 10 3 identifies the need to support convenient access to including commercial, community and urban open a range of facilities, services and opportunities for space. The study area for Calwell Group Centre social interaction by reinforcing the role of group Master Plan is illustrated in Map 1. 8 centres as community hubs. While focused on the centre, the master plan The master plan process included two main stages also considers the relationship with the areas of 7 of community engagement. The first stage began influence adjacent to the study area, including with the release of information posters in May Tuggeranong Homestead to the north and the 2015. The posters and associated community Calwell District Playing Fields and local schools to engagement activities outlined some key planning CALWELL the south-east. The areas of influence adjacent to issues and sought feedback on the preliminary the study area are illustrated in Map 2. challenges and opportunities that exist in the centre. These informed the second stage of community This master plan considers connections, in engagement in March and April 2016, which sought particular pedestrian and cycle links, from the feedback on the draft master plan. Community and areas of influence to the study area. The master stakeholder engagement played an important role plan also considers the connections to surrounding in the development of this master plan, with the residential areas, facilities, public transport and Environment and Planning Directorate consulting public spaces. local residents, local businesses, community The centre is approximately 5 kilometres south- groups, school students, ACT Government agencies east of the Tuggeranong town centre. The suburb and private interest groups. of Richardson is to the north and Theodore to the This master plan provides an overview and south. There are views from the north-west part of background analysis of the study area. It the centre to Tuggeranong Homestead to the north. recommends a vision, spatial framework, planning principles and strategies that will guide growth and development in the centre over time.

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Map 2: Master Plan study area–areas of influence 1.2 BLOCK AND SECTION MAP

TUGGERANONG Under the Territory Plan, Canberra is divided into divisions, suburbs, sections and blocks, with blocks CREEK CHISHOLM usually leased to one entity. Blocks and sections are referred to in this document. Map 3 provides a quick reference to help the reader identify blocks 8 and sections within the master plan area. 1.3 WHAT A MASTER 9 PLAN DOES

A master plan defines what is important about a 2 place and identifies opportunities for preserving ISABELLA PLAINS RICHARDSON and enhancing the quality of that place. A master plan offers town and group centres long-term planning frameworks for urban renewal and is guided by key actions and strategies identified in 10 the ACT Planning Strategy.

1 It identifies the need to investigate opportunities for urban intensification around the centre and ensures CALWELL everyone has access to a range of facilities and services. It aims to improve vibrancy by providing 3 opportunities for social interaction by reinforcing the role of the centre as a community hub. 4 7 This master plan provides a vision, a spatial framework and strategies to guide the future 5 development of the Calwell group centre. A master plan is a non statutory document that can recommend planning policies, opportunities for land release, public domain upgrades and 6 further studies.

1.3.1 PLANNING POLICIES

The Territory Plan is the key ACT statutory 11 THEODORE planning document that provides the policy framework for the administration of land use and planning. It specifies what can and cannot happen on each block of land. Potential changes and PLACES ROADS inclusions in the Territory Plan take the form of a revised precinct code for Calwell.

1 Calwell Group Centre 5 Calwell High School 9 Ashley Drive

2 Tuggeranong Homestead 6 St Francis of Assisi Primary School 10 Johnson Drive

3 Cottage Grove 7 Calwell Primary School 11 Tharwa Drive

4 Calwell District Playing Fields 8 Richardson Primary School

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1.2 BLOCK AND A precinct code sits within the Territory Plan and provides place specific planning controls. This SECTION MAP master plan, which is informed by community input, makes recommendations for a new precinct TUGGERANONG Under the Territory Plan, Canberra is divided into divisions, suburbs, sections and blocks, with blocks code for the centre about appropriate land use, CREEK CHISHOLM usually leased to one entity. Blocks and sections building heights, building setbacks and location of active frontages. are referred to in this document. Map 3 provides a quick reference to help the reader identify blocks and sections within the master plan area. 1.3.2 OPPORTUNITIES FOR 8 LAND RELEASE

1.3 WHAT A MASTER Land release is the sale of Territory-owned land. 9 PLAN DOES The supply and release of land in the ACT considers factors such as forecast population changes, A master plan defines what is important about a household changes, demand for land and the 2 place and identifies opportunities for preserving capacity to cost effectively deliver key infrastructure ISABELLA PLAINS RICHARDSON and enhancing the quality of that place. A master and services. plan offers town and group centres long-term planning frameworks for urban renewal and is 1.3.3 PUBLIC DOMAIN guided by key actions and strategies identified in UPGRADES 10 the ACT Planning Strategy. Infrastructure and public space improvements 1 It identifies the need to investigate opportunities for are required to realise the vision and some of urban intensification around the centre and ensures the strategies of this master plan. There are everyone has access to a range of facilities and CALWELL opportunities for the private sector to contribute services. It aims to improve vibrancy by providing to the public domain through partnerships with 3 opportunities for social interaction by reinforcing the government or as part of off-site works. Works the role of the centre as a community hub. 4 undertaken by the ACT Government will involve 7 This master plan provides a vision, a spatial further investigations by various government framework and strategies to guide the future agencies and funding consideration through future 5 development of the Calwell group centre. government budget bids. Public domain upgrades A master plan is a non statutory document that undertaken by the ACT Government are based on can recommend planning policies, opportunities a number of considerations including population for land release, public domain upgrades and growth, the age of existing assets and infrastructure 6 further studies. and the wider budget context within the Territory.

1.3.1 PLANNING POLICIES 1.3.4 FURTHER STUDIES

The Territory Plan is the key ACT statutory These may be required to progress strategies that 11 THEODORE planning document that provides the policy are either outside the parameters of a master plan framework for the administration of land use and or may take more time to investigate. planning. It specifies what can and cannot happen on each block of land. Potential changes and inclusions in the Territory Plan take the form of a revised precinct code for Calwell.

WWW.PLANNING.ACT.GOV.AU 13 BLOCKENVIRONMENT AND AND PLANNING SECTION DIRECTORATE MAP Map 3: Block and section map 1.4 MASTER PLAN PROCESS 01 CHISHOLM STAGE The master plan process includes three main stages, as illustrated in Figure 1, with opportunities for stakeholders and the public to provide input C 449 L during stages 1 and 2. I F T 2 The process commenced with Stage 1, the C R T E S gathering and analysis of information, including A U G C E N BACKGROUND S G T E R community engagement, to help inform the H A N ANALYSIS L O AND SCOPE PROJECT E N preparation of the draft master plan. PROJECT LAUNCH Y 1 G RICHARDSON SEEK COMMUNITY D 450 C R R The draft master plan represented Stage 2 of the INPUT ON CHALLENGES I TUGGERANONG E V AND OPPORTUNITIES HOMESTEAD E process. Feedback from stakeholders and the E (6 WEEKS) K community informed Stage 3, the development of the final master plan. The implementation of the master plan may include new planning controls in 02 J the form of a precinct code in the Territory Plan, STAGE O H 5 N S O N V E potential land release, public domain upgrade D R I 29 6 7 27 788 recommendations subject to future budgets and 787 8 8 12 2 28 potential further studies. Figure 1 shows how the 41 2 10 preparation of a precinct code runs concurrently O U T T R I M 72 33 790 A V E N U E 7 19 4 5 with the master planning process.

DRAFT 18 17 1.4.1 COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN 9 798 COMMUNITY CALWELL DISTRICT ENGAGEMENT W ENGAGEMENT ET E PLAYING FIELDS E 10 D S T R R Community engagement forms a critical part of the DRAFT MASTER PLAN A R E (5 WEEKS) N analysis in the early stages of the master planning W CA S O S T D E R 10 16 process and in refining recommendations in the Y E C 11 E T master plan. R 795 E S 03 C E N T The background and analysis section of this master STAGE plan and the community engagement reports CALWELL 15 796 provide details of how community engagement 16 14 was undertaken and a summary of feedback received. The community engagement report,

which includes a summary of messages heard from AND DIRECTORATES WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT V E R I each stage of community engagement, can be seen D at: www.planning.act.gov.au MASTER PLAN W A A R PREPARATION T H INPUT FROM FINAL STAKEHOLDERS MASTER PLAN AND COMMUNITY LEGENDLEGEND Section boundary Block boundary 10 SectionSection boundary number 10 BlockBlock boundary number IMPLEMENTATION PRECINCT CODE, LAND RELEASE, 1 1 Section number Block number FURTHER STUDIES AND PUBLIC DOMAIN UPGRADES WHICH WILL BE SUBJECT TO FUTURE GOVERNMENT

PREPARATION OF DRAFT PRECINCT CODE AND VARIATION TO THE TERRITORY PLAN THE TERRITORY TO AND VARIATION CODE PRECINCT OF DRAFT PREPARATION BUDGET PROCESSES.

14 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN BLOCK AND SECTION MAP CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.4 MASTER PLAN PROCESS 01 CHISHOLM STAGE The master plan process includes three main stages, as illustrated in Figure 1, with opportunities for stakeholders and the public to provide input C 449 L during stages 1 and 2. I F T 2 The process commenced with Stage 1, the C R T E S gathering and analysis of information, including A U G C E N BACKGROUND S G T E R community engagement, to help inform the H A N ANALYSIS L O AND SCOPE PROJECT E N preparation of the draft master plan. PROJECT LAUNCH Y 1 G RICHARDSON SEEK COMMUNITY D 450 C R R The draft master plan represented Stage 2 of the INPUT ON CHALLENGES I TUGGERANONG E V AND OPPORTUNITIES HOMESTEAD E process. Feedback from stakeholders and the E (6 WEEKS) K community informed Stage 3, the development of the final master plan. The implementation of the master plan may include new planning controls in 02 J the form of a precinct code in the Territory Plan, STAGE O H 5 N S O N V E potential land release, public domain upgrade D R I 29 6 7 27 788 recommendations subject to future budgets and 787 8 8 12 2 28 potential further studies. Figure 1 shows how the 41 2 10 preparation of a precinct code runs concurrently O U T T R I M 72 33 790 A V E N U E 7 19 4 5 with the master planning process.

DRAFT 18 17 1.4.1 COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN 9 798 COMMUNITY CALWELL DISTRICT ENGAGEMENT W ENGAGEMENT ET E PLAYING FIELDS E 10 D S T R R Community engagement forms a critical part of the DRAFT MASTER PLAN A R E (5 WEEKS) N analysis in the early stages of the master planning W CA S O S T D E R 10 16 process and in refining recommendations in the Y E C 11 E T master plan. R 795 E S 03 C E N T The background and analysis section of this master STAGE plan and the community engagement reports CALWELL 15 796 provide details of how community engagement 16 14 was undertaken and a summary of feedback received. The community engagement report,

which includes a summary of messages heard from AND DIRECTORATES WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT V E R I each stage of community engagement, can be seen D at: www.planning.act.gov.au MASTER PLAN W A A R PREPARATION T H INPUT FROM FINAL STAKEHOLDERS MASTER PLAN AND COMMUNITY LEGEND Section boundary Block boundary 10 Section number 10 Block number IMPLEMENTATION PRECINCT CODE, LAND RELEASE, FURTHER STUDIES AND PUBLIC DOMAIN UPGRADES WHICH WILL BE SUBJECT TO FUTURE GOVERNMENT

Figure 1: Master plan process PLAN THE TERRITORY TO AND VARIATION CODE PRECINCT OF DRAFT PREPARATION BUDGET PROCESSES.

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“MAKING WALKING AND CYCLING THE EASIEST TRAVEL OPTIONS TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVE TRAVEL”

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2. PLANNING CONTEXT

2.1 STRATEGIC PLANNING »» managing the land and natural resources of the area to conserve where appropriate and to manage The Calwell Group Centre Master Plan is a strategic growth to ensure a prosperous region, and policy document that seeks to translate the ACT »» support convenient access to a range of facilities, Government’s broader metropolitan policies at a services and opportunities for social interaction local level. The following section outlines the policy by reinforcing the role of group centres as context that applies to the centre. community hubs. 2.1.1 THE STATEMENT OF The ACT Planning Strategy’s first direction is of PLANNING INTENT particular relevance to this process and promotes a more compact and efficient city by focussing urban The Minister for Planning and Land Management growth in town centres, around group centres and released his Statement of Planning Intent in 2015. The along main transit corridors, as illustrated in Map 4. statement sets out the key planning priorities for the ACT Government for the next three to five years. Map 4: ACT Planning Strategy focuses growth in The statement establishes four key planning town centres, around group centres and priorities and associated actions: along transport corridors

»» create sustainable, compact and liveable neighbourhoods with better transport choices »» deliver high quality public spaces and streets through placemaking »» deliver an outcome-focused planning system to reward design excellence and innovation, and »» engage with the community, business and research sectors to optimise planning outcomes.

The Calwell Group Centre Master Plan has incorporated and progresses the detail of these priorities.

2.1.2 ACT PLANNING STRATEGY

The ACT Planning Strategy (2012) was prepared in response to changes in the ACT’s economic, demographic and environmental circumstances. The strategy outlines a series of directions that will create a more sustainable city:

»» focus urban intensification in town centres and group centres supported by public transport to improve the vibrancy of centres »» improve the urban quality and liveability Group Centres Employment Centres/Town Centres of Canberra Urban Intensification localities

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C grows in a way that is sustainable, compact and 449 L I F vibrant and maximises opportunities for urban T 2 renewal. Key policy directions include: C R T E S A U G C E N S G E R T »» integrate land use and transport through the H A N L O Frequent Network of public transit corridors E N Y 1 G RICHARDSON »» make walking and cycling the easiest travel D 450 C R R options to encourage active travel, and I TUGGERANONG E V E E HOMESTEAD K »» strategically manage the road network and parking.

In addition, the importance of building an integrated transport network will help to improve J O H N S O N D R I V E 5 the efficiency and effectiveness of Canberra’s 29 6 7 27 788 transport network. Integrated transport networks 8 8 12 2 28 generate economic opportunities and jobs. They 787 41 2 10 are also a catalyst for creating vibrant and attractive O U T T R I M 72 33 790 A V E N U E 7 19 4 5 urban environments.

18 17 2.1.4 ACTIVE TRAVEL 9 798 FRAMEWORK W CALWELL DISTRICT ET PLAYING FIELDS E 10 E T R R R D S Building an Integrated Transport Network – Active N A E Travel outlines how the government can better W CA S O S T D E R 10 16 integrate planning and the delivery of active Y E C 11 E T travel initiatives to further encourage and support R 795 E S walking, cycling and use of public transport (which C E N T also involves walking/riding to the bus stop or final CALWELL 15 796 destination). Good urban planning can shape our 16 14 neighbourhoods to encourage people to walk, cycle or ride for recreation and social interaction.

V E 2.1.5 CLIMATE CHANGE R I D ACTION PLAN W A A R T H AP2: A New Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for the ACT (2012) is the ACT Government’s LEGENDLEGEND strategic policy on climate change. AP2 guides RZ2: Suburban Core PRZ1: Urban Open Spaces the Territory’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% of 1990 levels by 2020 and to RZ2:CFZ: Suburban Community Core Facilities CZ3: Services TSZ1: Transport TSZ2: Services transition the ACT to zero net emissions by 2060. CFZ:CZ1: Community Core Facilities PRZ1: Urban Open Spaces TSZ2: Services CZ3: Services AP2 provides a pathway to achieve emission CZ1: Core TSZ1: Transport reductions through energy efficiency and increased use of renewable energy. It also identifies

20 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN TERRITORY PLAN LAND USE ZONES CHAPTER 2 - PLANNING CONTEXT 2.1.3 TRANSPORT opportunities for improved environmental FOR CANBERRA performance of buildings and infrastructure. CHISHOLM The projections for the ACT and region are for Transport for Canberra (2012) is a companion policy an increasingly hotter and drier climate with more to the ACT Planning Strategy. It seeks to integrate extreme weather events. Since 2009 the urban planning and transport to ensure Canberra ACT Government has been taking mitigation C grows in a way that is sustainable, compact and 449 L actions and assisting the community to increase I F vibrant and maximises opportunities for urban T its resilience. 2 renewal. Key policy directions include: C R T E S A U G C E N Examples of significant mitigation measures are: S G E R T »» integrate land use and transport through the H A N L O Frequent Network of public transit corridors E N »» legislating emission reduction targets for the ACT Y 1 G RICHARDSON »» make walking and cycling the easiest travel in 2010: zero by 2060; 80% by 2050; 40% by 2020 D 450 C R R options to encourage active travel, and (based on 1990 levels) I TUGGERANONG E V E E HOMESTEAD K »» strategically manage the road network »» investing in renewable energy sources (solar and and parking. wind) to meet the ACT’s renewable energy target of 90% by 2020 (introduced in 2013) and revised In addition, the importance of building an to 100% by 2020 in 2016 J O integrated transport network will help to improve H N S O E 5 »» introducing the Energy Efficiency Improvement N D R I V 29 6 the efficiency and effectiveness of Canberra’s 27 7 Scheme obliging ACT electricity retailers to help 788 transport network. Integrated transport networks 8 8 12 2 customers save energy 28 generate economic opportunities and jobs. They 41 787 »» adopting the Carbon Neutral ACT Government 2 10 are also a catalyst for creating vibrant and attractive O U T T R I M 72 33 790 A V E N U E 7 19 Framework with its target of zero net operational 4 5 urban environments. emissions by 2020, and 18 17 2.1.4 ACTIVE TRAVEL »» investing in public transport, including light 9 798 FRAMEWORK rail, and improving the cycle and pedestrian W CALWELL DISTRICT ET PLAYING FIELDS networks. E 10 E T R R R D S Building an Integrated Transport Network – Active N A E Travel outlines how the government can better The ACT Government has developed a Climate W CA S O S T Change Adaptation Strategy to guide the community, D E R 10 16 integrate planning and the delivery of active Y E C 11 E T travel initiatives to further encourage and support city and natural environment to adapt to climate R 795 E S walking, cycling and use of public transport (which change and become more resilient to its impacts. C E N T also involves walking/riding to the bus stop or final CALWELL 15 796 destination). Good urban planning can shape our 2.1.6 ACT WATER STRATEGY 16 neighbourhoods to encourage people to walk, 14 The ACT Water Strategy 2014–44: Striking the cycle or ride for recreation and social interaction. Balance was endorsed by the ACT Government in July 2014. The strategy incorporates three themes V E 2.1.5 CLIMATE CHANGE R I and a detailed implementation plan. It will guide D ACTION PLAN W A the management of the Territory’s water supply, A R T H AP2: A New Climate Change Strategy and Action water resources and catchment practices over the Plan for the ACT (2012) is the ACT Government’s next 30 years. It builds on the original ACT Water Strategy, Think Water, Act Water. LEGEND strategic policy on climate change. AP2 guides the Territory’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas RZ2: Suburban Core PRZ1: Urban Open Spaces While the emphasis on the original strategy was on emissions by 40% of 1990 levels by 2020 and to CFZ: Community Facilities TSZ1: Transport water security following the 2003 bushfires and the transition the ACT to zero net emissions by 2060. CZ1: Core TSZ2: Services Millennium Drought, the new strategy also focuses CZ3: Services AP2 provides a pathway to achieve emission on improved water quality in lakes and streams and reductions through energy efficiency and increased greater community participation in a number of key use of renewable energy. It also identifies components, such as improving catchment health.

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Map 6: Spatial context Development applications for development in the centre will be assessed against the Calwell Precinct 7 8 Code and other general codes of the Territory Plan. 2.3 SPATIAL CONTEXT

The need to accommodate Canberra’s growth was carefully considered during the early 1960s by 9 the National Capital Development Commission, through the Metropolitan Plan for Canberra.

Each district was planned with a hierarchy of 13 12 commercial centres comprising town, group and local centres. This structure helped to develop strong communities that had good access to services and jobs and reinforced Canberra’s relationship with its setting. Town centres serve their wider district as the main commercial focus. Group 10 6 centres provide shops and services for a ‘group’ of 11 suburbs and local centres typically cater for a single suburb or a cluster of suburbs. Group centres of this era are often co-located near high schools and 5 district playing fields and community facilities.

Tuggeranong was one of several districts identified 3 for development. Each district is linked by arterial roads and separated by open space. 2 The ACT Planning Strategy (2012) supports the centres hierarchy approach, which encourages a more compact city by focusing urban intensification in town centres, around group centres and along 1 the major public transport corridors. Tuggeranong has six group centres and a town centre to service a population of 85,743 in 2015.1

The group centres are Kambah group centre, Wanniassa group centre, Erindale group centre, Chisholm group centre, Calwell group centre and Lanyon Market Place (Map 6). Tuggeranong has a 4 large number of group centres for its population, which impacts on the size of some of the centres. Calwell is a relatively small group centre.

PLACES The centre is located in south-east Tuggeranong adjacent the urban open space corridor and

1 Calwell Group Centre 5 Erindale Group Centre 9 Mawson Group Centre 13 Mt Taylor Tuggeranong Creek, which flows into Lake Tuggeranong and the Murrumbidgee River. 2 Tuggeranong Town 6 Wanniassa Group 10 Kambah Group Centre Lake Tuggeranong Centre Centre 11 3 Chisholm Group Centre 7 Woden Town Centre Hume Industrial Centre 12 4 Lanyon Marketplace 8 The Canberra Hospital Isaacs Ridge

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2.2 STATUTORY PLANNING Development applications for development in the centre will be assessed against the Calwell Precinct 7 Code and other general codes of the Territory Plan. 8 2.2.1 NATIONAL CAPITAL PLAN The National Capital Plan is the strategic plan for 2.3 SPATIAL CONTEXT the ACT managed by the National Capital Authority on behalf of the Australian Government. The The need to accommodate Canberra’s growth National Capital Plan ensures Canberra and the was carefully considered during the early 1960s by 9 Territory are planned and developed in accordance the National Capital Development Commission, with their national significance. through the Metropolitan Plan for Canberra.

The National Capital Plan includes ‘designated’ Each district was planned with a hierarchy of 13 12 areas, which are areas considered to be of national commercial centres comprising town, group and importance and include the central national area, local centres. This structure helped to develop national institutions, diplomatic areas, Lake Burley strong communities that had good access to Griffin, approach routes to the city and hills, ridges services and jobs and reinforced Canberra’s and buffers. While there is no designated land relationship with its setting. Town centres serve their wider district as the main commercial focus. Group 10 6 within the master plan area, the Tuggeranong Valley has large areas, such as the hills, ridges centres provide shops and services for a ‘group’ of 11 and buffers that separate the Tuggeranong Valley suburbs and local centres typically cater for a single from other districts. The approach route along the suburb or a cluster of suburbs. Group centres of this era are often co-located near high schools and 5 Monaro Highway is a designated area. district playing fields and community facilities.

2.2.2 TERRITORY PLAN Tuggeranong was one of several districts identified 3 for development. Each district is linked by arterial The Territory Plan is the key statutory planning roads and separated by open space. 2 document in the ACT, providing the policy framework for the administration of land use and The ACT Planning Strategy (2012) supports the planning in the ACT. The purpose of the Territory centres hierarchy approach, which encourages a Plan is to manage land use change in a manner more compact city by focusing urban intensification consistent with strategic directions set by the ACT in town centres, around group centres and along Government, Legislative Assembly and community. 1 the major public transport corridors. The Calwell group centre is mostly zoned as Tuggeranong has six group centres and a town commercial land uses Commercial Zone 1: Core centre to service a population of 85,743 in 2015.1 Zone (CZ1: Core Zone) and Commercial Zone 3: Services Zone (CZ3: Services Zone) as shown in The group centres are Kambah group centre, Map 5. The land surrounding the commercial Wanniassa group centre, Erindale group centre, area includes Communities Facilities Zone (CFZ: Chisholm group centre, Calwell group centre and Lanyon Market Place (Map 6). Tuggeranong has a 4 Community Facilities Zone), Parks and Recreation Zone/Urban Open Space (PRZ 1: Urban Open Space large number of group centres for its population, Zone) to the south-east and Services Zone (TZ2: which impacts on the size of some of the centres. Service Zone) to the north as shown in Map 5. Calwell is a relatively small group centre.

A Territory Plan variation is an anticipated outcome The centre is located in south-east Tuggeranong of the master plan. The variation will implement adjacent the urban open space corridor and a revised precinct code into the Territory Plan to Tuggeranong Creek, which flows into Lake update the current Calwell Precinct Map and Code. Tuggeranong and the Murrumbidgee River. A precinct code outlines place-specific planning controls such as land use, building heights, building design elements, building setbacks and where active frontages should be located.

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Figure 2: Timeline of major developments “NAMED AFTER THE in the Calwell group centre LABOR POLITICIAN TO DATE INDIGENOUS 1835–58 ARTHUR AUGUSTUS CUSTODIANS OF THE FIRST COTTAGE IN DISTRICT ARE THE TUGGERANONG CALWELL.” ABORIGINAL PEOPLE OF HOMESTEAD PRECINCT THE NGUNNAWAL TRIBE Tuggeranong town centre was designed to be in the centre of the original plan for the district. However, the area to the west of the Murrumbidgee River was not progressed, primarily for environmental PRIOR TO 1970’S 1970’S – EARLY 1990’S reasons, to protect the Murrumbidgee River. Current TUGGERANONG VALLEY URBAN RESIDENTIAL studies by the ACT Government are investigating USED FOR SHEEP SUBURBS BUILT IN the possibility of residential development between GRAZING TUGGERANONG Greenway and the Murrumbidgee River, in the area referred to as Western Greenway.

2.4 PLANNING HISTORY 1980

Calwell was named after the Labor politician Arthur Augustus Calwell. The Calwell group centre was developed in the early 1990s to service the MID 1980’S 1986 suburbs of Calwell, Richardson, Isabella Plains TUGGERANONG TOWN and Theodore. The centre also serviced Conder, CENTRE ESTABLISHED SUBURB OF CALWELL ESTABLISHED Banks and Gordon prior to the development of 1989–91 1990 the Lanyon Market Place, a group centre to the CALWELL GROUP south-west of the Calwell group centre. CENTRE BUILT, SCHOOLS ESTABLISHED As was the case for the development of all districts in this period, the local schools were established at a similar time as the suburb. The area has two government schools, Calwell High School and Calwell Primary School, which includes a 2000 preschool. St Francis Assisi Primary School is a non-government school (Map 2). The Calwell District Playing Fields are located close to the 2004 centre and highly utilised, primarily on the CALWELL CLUB OPEN weekends. Tuggeranong Homestead, a heritage listed property, is to the north of the centre. 2010

2014 PARK AND RIDE 2015 ESTABLISHED AGED CARE FACILITY ESTABLISHED MASTER PLANNING PROCESS BEGINS

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3. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Calwell Group Centre Master Plan

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“THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH PLACES TO SIT AND MEET FRIENDS OUTDOORS AND THE CENTRE DOES NOT OPEN OUT ON TO THE SPACES THAT EXIST.”

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3. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS

3.1 COMMUNITY »» more trees and general maintenance of the ENGAGEMENT public areas to beautify the area »» improved safety around the centre is considered Community engagement for the Calwell Group a priority, including lighting car parks and Centre Master Plan included two main stages. walkways, and Each stage informed the master plan as it evolved. »» retain the ease of access and convenience, A range of engagement activities for both stages of including accessible parking. engagement included: There were mixed views regarding parking and »» two ‘meet the planners’ sessions traffic flow in the centre. Some people said parking had improved in recent years with others saying »» workshops with primary school students parking and traffic flow were issues at peak times. » » feedback forms (online and hard copy) It was also reported there was not enough »» meetings with individual key stakeholders accessible parking at the centre. including the Tuggeranong Community Council and South East Tuggeranong Residents There were mixed views about the layout of the Association (SETRA), Minders of Tuggeranong centre; some people liked shopping under one roof Homestead (MOTH) and lessees and traders while others preferred windows and shops opening out to the outside, including cafés and restaurants »» information displays at the Tuggeranong Library (i.e. active frontages). The variety of shops and and Calwell Shopping Centre, and services was consistently stated as working well. » » information, feedback and online community However, some people felt more cafés, specialty forums through project and engagement shops and supermarket competition were needed. webpages and social media presence through the Environment and Planning Directorates’ 3.1.2 STAGE 2 – (EPD’s) Facebook and Twitter accounts. DRAFT MASTER PLAN

3.1.1 STAGE 1 – ISSUES STAGE The second stage of community engagement The first stage of engagement was held from May sought community feedback on the draft master 2015 to July 2015. The engagement informed the plan over a five week period. Analysis of the 25 community and stakeholders about the master formal submissions showed broad support for plan process and identified the key issues and the proposals in the draft master plan including opportunities for the centre. More than 200 people proposed upgrades to the public domain and play participated in this process. areas, improvements to pedestrian and cyclist access to and within the centre and additional Key messages from Stage 1 of community accessible parking close to shops and services. engagement indicated a desire for: Key messages from the Stage 2 community »» a larger range of food and dining options, engagement included: including restaurants and cafés that ‘spill out’ into open space with active frontages »» strong support for an enhanced public domain and play space to the south-east of the centre »» better places for children to play, such as a new next to active areas including cafés playground or a park with barbecues adjacent surrounding green space and trees »» strong support for improvements to landscaping, including shade trees and seating »» improvements to the public spaces around the centre including places to sit and meet friends outdoors

WWW.PLANNING.ACT.GOV.AU 27 ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING DIRECTORATE CHARACTER PRECINCTS »» strong support for improvements for pedestrian 3.2 CHARACTER AND and cyclist connections to and within the centre HERITAGE »» strong support for active frontages in the centre CHISHOLM including cafés and restaurants spilling out into public areas 3.2.1 CHARACTER »» support for higher building heights in some The Calwell group centre is made up of six existing C areas to integrate residential development into character precincts as shown in Map 7. These L I F the centre however some concerns for buildings precincts are identifiable by their location, land use, T C up to 6 storeys, and built form, street address and streetscapes: R E A S C S T E N »» support for retaining convenient car parking U G T »» The commercial core precinct includes the H G E close to shops and services. L R A E N O main shopping centre, smaller commercial Y N RICHARDSON Community engagement will also be undertaken D G buildings and the surface car parking and R C on any changes to the Territory Plan through a I V TUGGERANONG R loading zones that surround the centre. The E E HOMESTEAD separate consultation process. E Calwell shopping centre, the bistro (formally K Key messages from Calwell Primary School and the Tavern) and smaller commercial premises St Francis of Assissi Primary School students during were constructed in the early 1990s, with the architecture reflecting this period. Curved both stages of engagement included: J O H awnings and solid colonnades are a feature of N S O N D R I V E »» better safety in the centre especially safe travel the built environment. options to school and to the centre. Suggested »» The commercial services precinct is to the west improvements included safe crossing points on of the commercial core precinct and contains the surrounding roads, additional wider paths and clubs, service station, commercial businesses O U T T R I M A V E N U E better maintenance of existing paths and some surface car parking. The Calwell »» more variety of shops at the centre including a cafe Club was constructed in 2004. There is no one »» improved places for kids to play that catered for particular architectural style which characterises

W CALWELL DISTRICT all age groups, including a better playground this area. ET E PLAYING FIELDS R E R and more public spaces with seating and shade »» The community and living precinct contains a D S T E A R N CALWELL S small amount of single and two-storey residences W T »» create a centre with more trees and landscaping, PRIMARY CA R O S D E in the centre, the childcare centre, two churches SCHOOL E E including a garden or a nature park, and Y T C »» more recreation and community facilities such and a learn-to-swim facility. The recently R CALWELL E HIGH SCHOOL as a gymnasium, parkour, skate park, sports constructed aged care facility, Bupa Calwell aged S C E N T courts, a clubhouse and a dog park. care, is located between the commercial centre and the playing fields. There is no one particular CALWELL ST FRANCIS Further information on community feedback architectural style which characterises this area. OF ASSISI can be found in the Community Engagement PRIMARY »» The services precinct contains the ambulance SCHOOL Report – Stage 2 at www.planning.act.gov.au. station, which fronts onto Johnson Drive and Where appropriate, these key messages and includes some open space. V E relevant background information informed the R I »» The recreation, community and open space D development of this master plan. W A A R precinct is comprised of the Calwell District Playing T H Fields and the netball courts. These facilities are heavily used by the broader community. Two schools are located in this precinct, but the majority LEGEND of land in this precinct is outdoor recreational space. Commercial core precinct Recreation, community, and open space precinct »» The heritage precinct is located north of Commercial services precinct Heritage precinct Johnson Drive and contains the Tuggeranong Services precinct Homestead, associated buildings and Community and living precinct surrounding landscape. The Tuggeranong Homestead and environs is listed on the ACT Heritage Register.

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The Calwell group centre is made up of six existing C character precincts as shown in Map 7. These L I F precincts are identifiable by their location, land use, T C built form, street address and streetscapes: R E A S C S T E N U G T »» The commercial core precinct includes the H G E L R A E N O main shopping centre, smaller commercial Y N RICHARDSON D G buildings and the surface car parking and R C I V TUGGERANONG R loading zones that surround the centre. The E E HOMESTEAD E

Calwell shopping centre, the bistro (formally K the Tavern) and smaller commercial premises were constructed in the early 1990s, with the architecture reflecting this period. Curved J O H awnings and solid colonnades are a feature of N S O N D R I V E the built environment. »» The commercial services precinct is to the west of the commercial core precinct and contains the clubs, service station, commercial businesses O U T T R I M A V E N U E and some surface car parking. The Calwell Club was constructed in 2004. There is no one particular architectural style which characterises this area. W CALWELL DISTRICT ET E PLAYING FIELDS R E R »» The community and living precinct contains a D S T E A R N CALWELL S small amount of single and two-storey residences W T PRIMARY CA R O S D E in the centre, the childcare centre, two churches SCHOOL E E Y T C and a learn-to-swim facility. The recently R CALWELL E constructed aged care facility, Bupa Calwell aged S HIGH SCHOOL C E N T care, is located between the commercial centre and the playing fields. There is no one particular CALWELL ST FRANCIS architectural style which characterises this area. OF ASSISI PRIMARY »» The services precinct contains the ambulance SCHOOL station, which fronts onto Johnson Drive and includes some open space. V E R I »» The recreation, community and open space D W A A R precinct is comprised of the Calwell District Playing T H Fields and the netball courts. These facilities are heavily used by the broader community. Two schools are located in this precinct, but the majority LEGENDLEGEND of land in this precinct is outdoor recreational space. Commercial core precinct Recreation, community, and open Commercial core precinct Recreation,space community, precinct and open space precinct »» The heritage precinct is located north of Commercial services precinct Heritage precinct Johnson Drive and contains the Tuggeranong CommercialServices services precinct precinct Heritage precinct Homestead, associated buildings and Community and living precinct Community and living precinct Services precinct surrounding landscape. The Tuggeranong Homestead and environs is listed on the ACT Heritage Register.

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3.2.2 HERITAGE Conservation Management Plan. ‘Tuggeranong 3.3 DEMOGRAPHICS Homestead and Environs Conservation The Tuggeranong Homestead and environs is the Management Plan, Volume 1 and 2’, April 2016, to core of a once large farming property. There are guide the future management of the precinct. 3.3.1 POPULATION remnant elements of native woodlands and open Minders of Tuggeranong Homestead (MOTH) is a Growth and change in Canberra’s population will pastures combined with historic exotic plantings. non-profit voluntary organisation formed in 1992 generate demand for housing, offices, retailing, The property was the home of the Cunningham to protect the integrity of this historic site. Since its services, community facilities and associated family, who also owned the historic ‘Lanyon’ 657 formation MOTH has maintained a keen presence JOBS infrastructure. At September 2015, the population property. The property was later the home of 2 at the homestead and has adopted a motto of of the ACT was estimated to be 390,706 with the eminent war historian Dr Charles Edwin Woodrow ‘Preserve, Restore and Enjoy’ on behalf of the local population projected to reach 430,400 by 2021 and Bean and his team of clerks and writers during the 3 and wider community. In conjunction with the 493,500 by 2031. task of writing and recording the Official History of lessee and other national organisations, including Australia’s involvement in World War 1. In 2015 the resident population of the suburb of Greening Australia and Conservation Volunteers 25% Calwell was estimated to be 5682.4 This represents The site contains the remaining structures of the Australia, MOTH assists in hands-on pasture EDUCATION & TRAINING a decline of 470 residents, or 8% from the 2005 historic Tuggeranong Homestead complex. These management, care of the historic orchard and 18% 5 RETAIL TRADE population of 6152 (Figure 3). This decrease follows buildings and structures provide evidence of the remnant Yellow Box– Red Gum Grassy Woodland. 10% a general trend of population decline for the suburbs sequence of construction, materials and building HEALTH CARE Figure 3: Calwell Population of south-east Tuggeranong; Calwell, Theodore, techniques used on a rural property in the region Richardson and Isabella Plains. These suburbs are over approximately 168 years of European history. ACT 493,500 known as the Calwell catchment in this plan.

The heritage precinct has a long and rich Aboriginal CALWELL The population within the Calwell catchment has history, extending back many thousands of years. fallen from 18,750 in 2001 to 16,944 in 20156 and Archaeological sites, the physical expression of 390,706 is expected to continue this gradual decline with this history, are found within the precinct. Known population estimates of 16,550 by 2021 and 16,250 sites include culturally modified trees and stone by 2031 for the catchment.7 artefacts. Further archaeological sites are expected 331,399 to be found within the precinct, buried beneath This population decline in this catchment is the current surface and able to provide further primarily due to the ageing of the population. 6,152 information on the Aboriginal history of the area. 5,682 Between 2000 and 2014, there was a substantial 5,500 reduction in the 0–14 year old and 25–44 year old Traditional custodians maintained their connection age groups and an increase in the 15–24 year old to the Tuggeranong Homestead area following 8 2005 2015 2031 and 50 years and older age groups (Figure 4). European arrival and settlement, with an early account describing an Aboriginal ceremony near From 2000 to 2014, the median age of the Calwell POPULATION IN CALWELL IS ANTICIPATED the Homestead in 1827. Despite the dispossession TO DECLINE 3.2% BY 2031 population increased from 30 years to 35.7 years. that followed, Aboriginal people have maintained This is slightly older than the estimated median age cultural connections to their traditional lands and of the ACT population at 34.9 years, although it is Figure 4: Median Age waters, and continue to identify the Tuggeranong younger than the median age of the Tuggeranong 6.3% 8.9% Homestead as a significant place. The archaeological population at 36.6 years.9 The median age for the sites within the precinct are also identified to be of ACT CALWELL Calwell population is trending upwards suggesting cultural significance, physically linking generations of NO CAR 4+ CARS the population will continue to age, driven in part by an increasing percentage of the population aged Aboriginal people over time. 3.2% 5.2% 65 years and over (Table 1). The Tuggeranong Homestead heritage precinct CALWELL ACT 35.7 36.6 34.9 The need to support an older population has has been managed by the ACT Government CALWELL TUGGERANONG ACT NO CAR 4+ CARS as a heritage place since 1993, with the first VALLEY implications for the provision of facilities and Conservation Management Plan prepared in 1992. services and the design of the public domain, A 1999 Conservation Management Plan has been which will need to meet the needs of a diverse guiding the more recent management of the population and respond to issues such as mobility place. The Heritage Council has approved a new and access.

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Figure 5: Calwell Employment 3.3 DEMOGRAPHICS

3.3.1 POPULATION

Growth and change in Canberra’s population will generate demand for housing, offices, retailing, 657 services, community facilities and associated JOBS infrastructure. At September 2015, the population of the ACT was estimated to be 390,7062 with the population projected to reach 430,400 by 2021 and 493,500 by 2031.3

In 2015 the resident population of the suburb of 25% Calwell was estimated to be 5682.4 This represents EDUCATION & TRAINING a decline of 470 residents, or 8% from the 2005 18% 5 RETAIL TRADE population of 6152 (Figure 3). This decrease follows 10% a general trend of population decline for the suburbs HEALTH CARE of south-east Tuggeranong; Calwell, Theodore, Richardson and Isabella Plains. These suburbs are ACT 493,500 known as the Calwell catchment in this plan.

CALWELL The population within the Calwell catchment has Figure 6: Calwell Employees fallen from 18,750 in 2001 to 16,944 in 20156 and 390,706 is expected to continue this gradual decline with population estimates of 16,550 by 2021 and 16,250 by 2031 for the catchment.7 331,399 79% This population decline in this catchment is CALWELL primarily due to the ageing of the population. 6,152 34% EMPLOYEES 5,682 LIVE IN THE Between 2000 and 2014, there was a substantial 5,500 TUGGERANONG CALWELL DISTRICT reduction in the 0–14 year old and 25–44 year old EMPLOYEES age groups and an increase in the 15–24 year old CALWELL 8 2005 2015 2031 RESIDENTS and 50 years and older age groups (Figure 4). From 2000 to 2014, the median age of the Calwell POPULATION IN CALWELL IS ANTICIPATED Figure 7: Car ownership TO DECLINE 3.2% BY 2031 population increased from 30 years to 35.7 years. This is slightly older than the estimated median age of the ACT population at 34.9 years, although it is younger than the median age of the Tuggeranong 6.3% 8.9% population at 36.6 years.9 The median age for the ACT CALWELL Calwell population is trending upwards suggesting NO CAR 4+ CARS the population will continue to age, driven in part by an increasing percentage of the population aged 3.2% 5.2% 65 years and over (Table 1). CALWELL ACT 35.7 36.6 34.9 The need to support an older population has CALWELL TUGGERANONG ACT NO CAR 4+ CARS VALLEY implications for the provision of facilities and services and the design of the public domain, which will need to meet the needs of a diverse population and respond to issues such as mobility and access.

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Map 8: Land custodianship Table 1: Changes in percentage of population aged 65 years and over7

CHISHOLM PERCENTAGE OF POPULATION AGED 65 YEARS AND OVER YEAR CALWELL ACT AUSTRALIA

C 449 L 1991 1.0% 6.2% 11.3% I F 2 T T 1996 1.9% 7.3% 12.0% U C G R E A G S C 2001 3.1% 8.6% 12.6% S E E N R A T H N O 2006 4.2% 9.6% 13.0% L N G E C Y R 2011 5.8% 10.6% 13.8% 1 E D E RICHARDSON K R 450 2014 7.7% 11.8% 14.7% I V TUGGERANONG E HOMESTEAD 3.3.2 EMPLOYMENT

The suburb of Calwell and the Calwell catchment J O have similar work force participation as the broader H N S O N D R I V E 5 ACT, with the primary variations being a higher 29 6 7 27 788 percentage of people employed in both the suburb 787 8 8 12 2 28 of Calwell and the Calwell catchment and a lower 41 2 10 33 portion of people not in the workforce than the O U T T R I M A 72 790 10 V E N U E 7 19 4 5 broader ACT. This is predominately attributed to fewer younger people in the suburb of Calwell and 18 17 the Calwell catchment when compared with the ACT. 9 798 W CALWELL DISTRICT There are approximately 657 jobs in Calwell; this ET E PLAYING FIELDS R E 10 R includes education and training, retail trade and health D S T E A R N S care and social assistance. Of the people employed in W T CA R S E DO E 10 16 Calwell 34% are Calwell residents (Figure 5 and 6). Y E C R 11 T 795 E S 3.4 LAND USE C E N T CALWELL 15 796 3.4.1 LAND CUSTODIANSHIP 16 14 Land in the centre is leased by a mix of private leaseholders and the ACT Government (Map 8). A key function of this master plan is to provide V E R I opportunities for private leaseholders to redevelop D W A and contribute to a better public domain. This A R T H master plan identifies where it is appropriate to sell unleased Territory-owned land and what type of LEGENDLEGEND land use should occur on this land. Redevelopment Leased Territory Land - TAMS - Other Unleased Assets opportunities for leased Territory-owned land are also identified. Unleased land is managed LeasedGovernment Territory Land - Government Lease Other ACT Government Agency - NotTAMS - Vacant TAMS (other) - Other Unleased Assets LeaseLeased Territory land Public Land - Unleased by the ACT Government. In the centre, unleased Leased Territory land TAMS - Public Land Other ACT GovernmentTAMS - Vacant (other) Agency - Private Lease - Public Land Not Public Land - Unleased land is mainly in the form of the surface parking Private Lease - Public Land TAMS - Public Places TAMS - Roads and the vacant block of land adjacent the existing TAMS - Public Land TAMS - Roads ambulance station on Johnson Drive. TAMS - Public Places

32 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN LAND CUSTODIANSHIP CHAPTER 3 - BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Table 1: Changes in percentage of population aged 3.4.2 COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL 65 years and over7 The Calwell retail catchment serving the PERCENTAGE OF POPULATION AGED CHISHOLM surrounding suburbs of Calwell, Theodore, 65 YEARS AND OVER Richardson and Isabella Plains has a population of YEAR CALWELL ACT AUSTRALIA approximately 16,944 residents.11

C 449 L 1991 1.0% 6.2% 11.3% The centre currently has two commercial zones I F 2 T T 1996 1.9% 7.3% 12.0% (Map 5). The commercial core, zoned as CZ1: U C G R E Core Zone, is primarily occupied by the Calwell A G S C 2001 3.1% 8.6% 12.6% S E E N R A T Shopping Centre, which contains a variety of H N O 2006 4.2% 9.6% 13.0% L N G E C commercial shops and businesses. The commercial Y R 2011 5.8% 10.6% 13.8% 1 E D E RICHARDSON core also includes public spaces, a playground K R 450 2014 7.7% 11.8% 14.7% I south of the shopping centre and surface parking. V TUGGERANONG E HOMESTEAD Land to the west of the commercial core is zoned 3.3.2 EMPLOYMENT as CZ3: Services Zone and includes the Calwell The suburb of Calwell and the Calwell catchment Club, service station and mechanic, surface parking J O have similar work force participation as the broader and a Park and Ride facility. Land to the south of H N S O N D R I V E 5 ACT, with the primary variations being a higher the commercial core contains a small amount of 29 6 7 27 788 percentage of people employed in both the suburb residential within the CZ3 zone. Land to the east of 787 8 8 12 2 the shopping centre contains the Anglican Church, 28 of Calwell and the Calwell catchment and a lower 41 Kings Swim School and a car wash. 2 10 33 portion of people not in the workforce than the O U T T R I M A 72 790 10 V E N U E 7 19 2 4 5 broader ACT. This is predominately attributed to At May 2015, an estimated 7309 m of commercial fewer younger people in the suburb of Calwell and space at the centre included a Woolworths 18 17 the Calwell catchment when compared with the ACT. supermarket (1722 m2), the Calwell Club (1600 m2), 798 9 a service station, medical centre, bank, butcher, W CALWELL DISTRICT There are approximately 657 jobs in Calwell; this T E E PLAYING FIELDS takeaway, bottle shop, newsagency, bakery, cafe, R E 10 R includes education and training, retail trade and health D S T E A R restaurant, car wash, fitness centre, hairdresser, N S care and social assistance. Of the people employed in W T CA R O S education centre and Bistro, formally the Tavern. D E E 10 16 Calwell 34% are Calwell residents (Figure 5 and 6). Y E 2 11 T Within the shopping centre 3% of space (144 m ) C R 795 E was vacant. S C E 3.4 LAND USE N T The amount of viable retail floor space in the centre CALWELL 15 796 3.4.1 LAND CUSTODIANSHIP is dependent on a number of variables including: 16 14 »» population growth in the centre’s catchment Land in the centre is leased by a mix of private leaseholders and the ACT Government (Map 8). »» the growth in per capita retail expenditure, and A key function of this master plan is to provide »» competition from new retail development in V E R I opportunities for private leaseholders to redevelop other centres. D W A and contribute to a better public domain. This A R T H master plan identifies where it is appropriate to sell 3.4.3 RESIDENTIAL unleased Territory-owned land and what type of Calwell contains a significantly higher proportion land use should occur on this land. Redevelopment LEGEND of detached dwellings (86%) compared to the opportunities for leased Territory-owned land Leased Territory Land - TAMS - Other Unleased Assets whole of the ACT (66%), and a significantly are also identified. Unleased land is managed Government Lease TAMS - Vacant (other) lower proportion of semi-detached houses or by the ACT Government. In the centre, unleased Leased Territory land Other ACT Government Agency - townhouses (14%) compared to the ACT (34%).12 Private Lease - Public Land Not Public Land - Unleased land is mainly in the form of the surface parking and the vacant block of land adjacent the existing TAMS - Public Land TAMS - Roads ambulance station on Johnson Drive. TAMS - Public Places

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Map 9: Community and recreation facilities Within the study area there are approximately 16 townhouses on Webber Crescent within commercial CZ3 zoning. Within the area of CHISHOLM influence around the master plan study area there is a residential area south of Were Street, comprising approximately 45 townhouses, zoned

C RZ2: Suburban Core Zone. L I F T There is no land within the study area specifically C R E zoned for residential development. However, CZ1: A S C S T E N U G T Core Zone and CZ3: Services Zone do allow for H G E L R A residential development. The centre is considered E N O Y N

D G suitable for additional residential development

R C given its proximity to public transport services. This I R V TUGGERANONG RICHARDSON E E HOMESTEAD includes Xpresso services (express bus services E K during the peak hours). The centre is also close to the arterial road network, providing good access to the district of Tuggeranong and the city centre. J O Feedback during community engagement generally H N S E O N D R I V supported increased housing diversity, which would cater for residents wanting to downsize and/or age in place.

O U T T R I M A V E N U E 3.4.4 COMMUNITY FACILITIES

The community facility zone in the study area contains the Calwell Child Care, the Alliance Church

W CALWELL DISTRICT and the newly constructed Calwell Bupa aged care ET E PLAYING FIELDS R E R D S T E facility. The Anglican Church and the Kings Swim A R N S W T School, which also provide community uses and CA R O S D E E E services are within commercial zonings. Y T C R E Within the areas of influence around the study area, S C E N T a number of facilities are zoned CFZ: Community Facility Zone. The facilities and grounds of CALWELL Tuggeranong Homestead heritage precinct cater for the broader Canberra community. Calwell High School, St Francis of Assisi Primary School, Calwell Primary School and Sacred Heart Church provide E I V essential services to the community (Map 9). D R A R W A community facilities study undertaken for the H A T centre found that an increase in the demand for child care and children’s services in Calwell is LEGEND unlikely in the foreseeable future. However, there is a need for further activities and meeting places for

Aged care Education Medical facilities Outdoor recreation young people. facilities

Child care Emergency services Parks Indoor recreation facilities After school care Heritage Places of worship

Community services Licensed club Playground

34 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY AND RECREATION FACILITIES CHAPTER 3 - BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS

Within the study area there are approximately The new aged care facility on Were Street, Bupa 16 townhouses on Webber Crescent within Calwell aged care, provides for a range of aged care commercial CZ3 zoning. Within the area of requirements and brings both residents and their CHISHOLM influence around the master plan study area visitors to the centre. Feedback from community there is a residential area south of Were Street, engagement indicated a desire to improve access comprising approximately 45 townhouses, zoned for people with disabilities, reflecting the growing

C RZ2: Suburban Core Zone. number of older people living in the catchment L I F area. Sites could also be identified for medium T There is no land within the study area specifically C density or alternative housing types suitable for R E zoned for residential development. However, CZ1: A S C current residents of the area wishing to downsize S T E N U G T Core Zone and CZ3: Services Zone do allow for H G E and age in place. L R A residential development. The centre is considered E N O Y N

D G suitable for additional residential development 3.4.5 SPORT AND RECREATION R C given its proximity to public transport services. This I TUGGERANONG R V RICHARDSON FACILITIES E E HOMESTEAD includes Xpresso services (express bus services E K during the peak hours). The centre is also close to The Calwell District Playing Fields are zoned Parks the arterial road network, providing good access and Recreation (PRZ1: Urban Open Space Zone). to the district of Tuggeranong and the city centre. This area is heavily utilised, particularly during the J O H Feedback during community engagement generally weekend, and supports sporting facilities for the N S O N D R I V E supported increased housing diversity, which district including the Brindabella Blues Football would cater for residents wanting to downsize Club (soccer), Calwell Little Athletics Club, South and/or age in place. Tuggeranong Softball Association, Giants Softball Club and ACT Oztag. The fields are also used by O U T T R I M A V E N U E 3.4.4 COMMUNITY FACILITIES schools in the region.

The community facility zone in the study area The playing fields are accessed off Were Street contains the Calwell Child Care, the Alliance Church and have surface parking and some storage and

W CALWELL DISTRICT and the newly constructed Calwell Bupa aged care amenities buildings. An ACT Government municipal ET E PLAYING FIELDS R E R D S T E facility. The Anglican Church and the Kings Swim depot is located in this area. A R N S W T School, which also provide community uses and CA R O S This PRZ1: Urban Open Space zone includes storm D E E E services are within commercial zonings. Y T water easements such as the Tuggeranong Creek, C R E Within the areas of influence around the study area, which runs to the north of the shopping centre. S C E N T a number of facilities are zoned CFZ: Community Facility Zone. The facilities and grounds of 3.4.6 SERVICES CALWELL Tuggeranong Homestead heritage precinct cater for the broader Canberra community. Calwell High A small amount of land north of the group centre School, St Francis of Assisi Primary School, Calwell is zoned Transport and Services (TSZ2: Services Primary School and Sacred Heart Church provide zone). This zone allows for essential services such V E as emergency services. An existing ambulance R I essential services to the community (Map 9). D station is located here and there are future plans W A A R A community facilities study undertaken for the to build an operational base for State Emergency T H centre found that an increase in the demand for Service (SES) volunteers adjacent to the station. child care and children’s services in Calwell is unlikely in the foreseeable future. However, there is a need for further activities and meeting places for young people.

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The centre is situated alongside Johnson Drive, a major arterial road connecting to the Tuggeranong town centre and the surrounding residential areas. Johnson Drive also connects to the Monaro T U G Highway, providing opportunity for good access to A G E R S A N the city centre and Barton and Russell. H O L N E G RICHARDSON Y Park and Ride facilities built in 2014 provide C D TUGGERANONG R approximately 60 parking spaces that adjoin the R HOMESTEAD E I E V K bus stop to the south of Johnson Drive and Were E Street. (Map 10). There is some bicycle parking adjacent to the Park and Ride facility. The location J O H of this facility adjacent to this major arterial road N S O N I V E D R at the rear of the centre creates poor passive surveillance, has limited pedestrian activity and could be perceived to be unsafe after dark. There are limited pedestrian and cycling connections T T R I M A V E N U E O U from the bus stops on Johnson Drive.

Currently seven bus routes run through the Calwell group centre. The bus stops on Johnson Drive adjacent to the Park and Ride facility connect to W CALWELL DISTRICT ET E PLAYING FIELDS Barton, Russell and the city centre. The bus stop on R E R D S T E A R C A S Webber Crescent supports services through residential N E S W Y T C R areas connecting to the Tuggeranong and Woden DO E R E E town centres. An Xpresso service also operates from S T C this bus stop at peak hour times. (Map 10) E N T 3.5.2 LIGHT RAIL CALWELL E I V R Transport for Canberra (2012) establishes a Frequent D A Network of rapid public transport corridors with W high frequency, all day transport services. The A R T H Frequent Network is integrated with a coverage bus network, which ensures all Canberrans have access to public transport.

Through the Transport Canberra – Light Rail Network Plan, the government is currently investigating how LEGENDLEGEND public transport on the rapid Frequent Network can Xpresso services Bus stop be improved by transitioning the service from buses Xpresso services Bus stop Calwell High School Local services Xpresso stop to light rail as the city grows. These investigations Local services Xpresso bus stop Park and ride Calwell Primary School will inform future decision-making about extensions Education to light rail and deliver on key government policies, Park and ride St Francis of Assisi Primary School including Transport for Canberra and the ACT Planning Strategy.

36 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN PUBLIC TRANSPORT CHAPTER 3 - BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS 3.5 TRANSPORT AND 3.5.3 ACTIVE TRAVEL MOVEMENT Travel that involves physical activity such as CHISHOLM walking and cycling is referred to as active travel. 3.5.1 PUBLIC TRANSPORT Active travel can also be the walking and cycling integrated with public transport use. The centre is situated alongside Johnson Drive, a major arterial road connecting to the Tuggeranong Census data from 2011 indicates that relative to town centre and the surrounding residential the rest of the ACT, Calwell has a lower proportion areas. Johnson Drive also connects to the Monaro of households that either do not own a vehicle or T have only one vehicle and a higher proportion of U G Highway, providing opportunity for good access to A G E R households that own more than three vehicles. S A N the city centre and Barton and Russell. H O L N This could be due to its location, the distance to E G RICHARDSON Y Park and Ride facilities built in 2014 provide employment centres and the larger proportion C D TUGGERANONG R approximately 60 parking spaces that adjoin the of teenagers and young adults living at home R HOMESTEAD E I E V with cars (Figure 7). The Census data shows that K bus stop to the south of Johnson Drive and Were E Street. (Map 10). There is some bicycle parking approximately 90% of Calwell residents travel to adjacent to the Park and Ride facility. The location work as either car drivers or passengers. J O H of this facility adjacent to this major arterial road N S O N D R I V E Background analysis undertaken for this master at the rear of the centre creates poor passive plan indicated a low ratio of residents who walk surveillance, has limited pedestrian activity and or cycle to the centre. This may be due to the could be perceived to be unsafe after dark. There suitability of the pedestrian and cycle network and are limited pedestrian and cycling connections the high dependency on cars for private transport. T T R I M A V E N U E O U from the bus stops on Johnson Drive. To encourage more pedestrians and cyclists, future Currently seven bus routes run through the Calwell pedestrian and cycling infrastructure must improve group centre. The bus stops on Johnson Drive upon the existing network by better linking the adjacent to the Park and Ride facility connect to adjoining residential areas, facilities and schools to W CALWELL DISTRICT ET E PLAYING FIELDS Barton, Russell and the city centre. The bus stop on the centre. R E R D S T E A R C A S Webber Crescent supports services through residential N E S W Y T C R areas connecting to the Tuggeranong and Woden PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS DO E R E E town centres. An Xpresso service also operates from S T C Access to the centre is difficult and sometimes E this bus stop at peak hour times. (Map 10) N T unpleasant for pedestrians and cyclists (Map 11). 3.5.2 LIGHT RAIL Significant barriers were identified through the CALWELL E engagement process and through background I V studies including: R Transport for Canberra (2012) establishes a Frequent D Network of rapid public transport corridors with A »» Tuggeranong Creek, a concrete channel, has W high frequency, all day transport services. The A R only one pedestrian/cycle bridge linking to the H Frequent Network is integrated with a coverage bus T main shared use path north of Johnson Drive. network, which ensures all Canberrans have access »» Dirt tracks at the western end of the centre to public transport. indicate where people informally cross the Through the Transport Canberra – Light Rail Network stormwater drain. This could be unsafe, LEGEND Plan, the government is currently investigating how particularly when it is raining. public transport on the rapid Frequent Network can Xpresso services Bus stop »» Johnson Drive is currently too narrow for be improved by transitioning the service from buses Local services Xpresso stop on-road cycling and is difficult for pedestrians to to light rail as the city grows. These investigations cross safely, particularly at the Park and Ride bus Park and ride will inform future decision-making about extensions stops and the connection to Clift Crescent for Education to light rail and deliver on key government policies, Richardson residents. Community feedback has including Transport for Canberra and the ACT also identified concerns for the speed of traffic Planning Strategy. on this road.

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The centre is adjacent to major arterial road networks

T including Johnson Drive and the Monaro Highway, N RICHARDSON E making it convenient to drive to by private car. C S E The Calwell Shopping Centre is surrounded by car R TUGGERANONG C parking aisles, which lack legibility and can create HOMESTEAD T

F conflict between pedestrians and vehicles. I

L C Feedback from community engagement and background studies found a need to improve traffic

J O H N management within the centre including Webber S O N D R I V E Crescent and Were Street and some of the parking aisles. This could be achieved by slowing the traffic speed through traffic calming infrastructure and improving lines of sight so it is safer for pedestrians and cyclists to cross these roads.

3.5.5 CAR PARKING T U G G E R A N O N G C R E E K A car parking study prepared for the centre in June E B B W E R C R 2015 found there is considerable parking capacity E S C in the centre. Of the 507 parking spaces, 344 are E W N public parking spaces. The Park and Ride facility

E T R has an additional 60 parking spaces. (Map 12) E S T Table 2 outlines the parking capacity across R E E T the centre.

CALWELL The key findings of the surveys for public parking DISTRICT PLAYING demand include: FIELDS »» Parking demand on a weekday across the public CALWELL parking places was at 57.5% capacity. »» The peak car parking utilisation for a typical weekday occurred between 1–4pm. »» Demand concentrated in the front of the shopping centre peaked at 85%. »» Rear parking adjacent to the Park and Ride was between 30–50% capacity.

»» Parking demand for the weekend across the public parking places was at 44.3% capacity as LEGEND LEGEND shown in Figure 8. Shared-use path (pedestrian and Xpresso stop »» The peak parking utilisation for a typical Shared-usecyclist path path) (pedestrian and cyclist path) XpressoPedestrian stop crossing weekend occurs between 1–4pm. KeyKey laneways laneways and pedestrian and routes pedestrian PedestrianUnderpass crossing routes »» Parking adjacent to the Park and Ride was less Pedestrian bridge InformalInformal dirt tracks dirt tracks Underpass than 15% capacity. Stormwater easement Stormwater easement Pedestrian bridge

38 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN EXISTING PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLIST NETWORK CHAPTER 3 - BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS »» The roundabout on Were Street and Outtrim 3.5.4 ROAD NETWORK AND Avenue/Webber Crescent provides limited TRAFFIC opportunities for pedestrians to cross at safe points. The centre is adjacent to major arterial road networks

T »» The pedestrian underpass to the east of the including Johnson Drive and the Monaro Highway, N RICHARDSON E centre provides access under Were Street linking making it convenient to drive to by private car. C S urban open space corridors with residential E The Calwell Shopping Centre is surrounded by car R TUGGERANONG areas and the schools. The underpass is useful C parking aisles, which lack legibility and can create HOMESTEAD T and well utilised. However, it is not always F conflict between pedestrians and vehicles. I accessible after heavy rain as it can flood. L C »» There is no formal connection to the Calwell Feedback from community engagement and District Playing Fields; however dirt tracks are background studies found a need to improve traffic

J O H N S present along Were Street and behind the management within the centre including Webber O N D R I V E shopping centre. Crescent and Were Street and some of the parking aisles. This could be achieved by slowing the traffic »» Well-worn dirt tracks exist along the stormwater speed through traffic calming infrastructure and drain to the east behind the playing fields. improving lines of sight so it is safer for pedestrians Within the centre, access is fragmented and unsafe and cyclists to cross these roads. for both pedestrians and cyclists. An accessibility assessment undertaken for this master plan shows 3.5.5 CAR PARKING T U G G E R A N O N G C R E E K significant barriers for access: A car parking study prepared for the centre in June E B B W E R »» The large surface car parks that surround the C R 2015 found there is considerable parking capacity E S shopping centre and other facilities lack legible, C in the centre. Of the 507 parking spaces, 344 are E safe access for pedestrians. W N public parking spaces. The Park and Ride facility

E T R »» There is conflict between pedestrians and has an additional 60 parking spaces. (Map 12) E S vehicles in a number of areas. T Table 2 outlines the parking capacity across R E »» There is one pedestrian crossing near the entry E T the centre. to the Calwell shopping centre, which connects CALWELL to the bus stop on Webber Crescent. The key findings of the surveys for public parking DISTRICT PLAYING »» The pedestrian paths generally have missing demand include: FIELDS connections and some of the paths next to key »» Parking demand on a weekday across the public CALWELL roads are quite narrow. parking places was at 57.5% capacity. »» Kerb ramps have excessive gradients with »» The peak car parking utilisation for a typical inadequate landings. This creates problems for weekday occurred between 1–4pm. people with a disability, prams, shopping trolleys » and safety for small children. » Demand concentrated in the front of the shopping centre peaked at 85%. »» The area adjacent to the service station exit » conflicts with the entry to the centre from Were » Rear parking adjacent to the Park and Ride was Street. There is also limited pedestrian and between 30–50% capacity. cyclist access in this area. »» Parking demand for the weekend across the »» There is limited bicycle parking at the bus stops public parking places was at 44.3% capacity as LEGEND and at the western entry to the shopping centre. shown in Figure 8. Shared-use path (pedestrian and Xpresso stop There is no bicycle parking at the eastern side of »» The peak parking utilisation for a typical cyclist path) Pedestrian crossing the shopping centre. weekend occurs between 1–4pm. Key laneways and pedestrian Underpass routes »» Parking adjacent to the Park and Ride was less Pedestrian bridge Informal dirt tracks than 15% capacity. Stormwater easement

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However some of this accessible parking is within private parking areas. »» The major public parking areas immediately around the shopping centre have 260 parking spaces and 7 accessible spaces, which is less than the 3% minimum required. »» The Park and Ride, which has 58 parking places and two accessible parking spaces, is well under LEGENDLEGEND P capacity, ranging from 8% to 18% capacity Territory-owned surface Park and ride facility on weekdays. Territory-ownedPrivately-owned surface surface Park and ride facility »» This may be due to a lack of demand for public Privately-owned surface transport and the high dependence on private car use in the area. There is also poor pedestrian accessibility and safety for users across Johnson Drive and Were Street to the bus stops.

40 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN EXISTING PARKING CHAPTER 3 - BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Figure 8: Car parking utilisation in the Calwell group centre Diagram from the Transport Movement and Car Parking Study

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»» Most of the parking is not used during the However some of this accessible parking is evening with the exception of the Calwell Club within private parking areas. parking and the Kings Swim School. »» The major public parking areas immediately »» The car parking surveys indicate there is high around the shopping centre have 260 parking demand for short-stay parking adjacent to the spaces and 7 accessible spaces, which is less shopping centre. However, there is adequate than the 3% minimum required. parking capacity in the centre. »» The Park and Ride, which has 58 parking places LEGEND »» To encourage use of the underutilised carparks and two accessible parking spaces, is well under P at the periphery of the centre, improvements capacity, ranging from 8% to 18% capacity Territory-owned surface Park and ride facility could be made for safe, pedestrian routes that on weekdays. Privately-owned surface are easy to navigate from these carparks to »» This may be due to a lack of demand for public destinations including the shopping centre. transport and the high dependence on private »» There are 16 accessible parking spaces for car use in the area. There is also poor pedestrian people with a disability across the centre which accessibility and safety for users across Johnson meets the required 3% of the total provision. Drive and Were Street to the bus stops.

WWW.PLANNING.ACT.GOV.AU 41 ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING DIRECTORATE EXISTING ACTIVE FRONTAGES Table 2: Car parking capacity in the centre »» There is little opportunity for passive surveillance to this area as there are little or no active RESTRICTION TOTAL PROPORTION frontages facing onto the playground. No parking 0 0% »» Other playgrounds outside the study area have Restricted 1 0% more play equipment, including the playground T N Timed 0 0% to the south of Were Street in the urban open RICHARDSON E C S PUBLIC space corridor. However, this playground also Unrestricted 9 2% E

ON-STREET R lacks passive surveillance. TUGGERANONG Total 10 2% C HOMESTEAD T No car parking 0 0% F ACTIVE FRONTAGE I Restricted 24 5% L C Off-Street 163 32% The public spaces in the centre have limited activity

PUBLIC PUBLIC J O H N S Unrestricted 147 29% due in part to the layout of the centre, with large O N D R I V E Total 334 66% surface carparks surrounding the shopping centre, and the internal nature of the shopping centre. This

OFF-STREET Restricted 14 3% lack of activity is due to several factors: Unrestricted 149 29% »» The shopping centre is designed with some PRIVATE 163 32% glass windows and doors fronting the public Total 507 T U space, but these have generally been covered by G G E advertising and the like. R A N O N G 3.6 PUBLIC DOMAIN »» Areas with no passive surveillance can feel C R E E K E B unsafe at night. W B E R C R

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PUBLIC SPACES which can activate the public domain. This E N would contribute to making the centre an area to T

The public domain in the Calwell group centre meet and socialise. (Map 13) is limited, with few places to meet and socialise. W »» The shopping centre has four entries. E Challenges identified for the centre’s public R E The western access comprises as an exit only S T R spaces include: E E T from the health facility. This leaves the western CALWELL and northern sides of the centre with little DISTRICT MEETING PLACES AND PLAYGROUNDS PLAYING activity. The northern side contains loading dock FIELDS »» The area south of the main shopping centre areas and access to the back of tenancies. CALWELL entry contains some seating and a playground. »» The Calwell Club fronts onto Johnson Drive with »» There are limited safe connections to the central few active areas facing the shopping centre. public space from the surrounding parking. 3.6.2 GREEN SPACES »» The playground has limited play equipment for young children and is not age appropriate Shade from trees and vegetation creates amenity (i.e. does not meet the needs for a range of ages). for people to stay longer in the centre. There is little »» There are few places for people to sit and watch landscape space in the commercial part of the their children play. centre in the form of grass for children to play on, or shaded areas to provide respite from heat. There is a »» The playground has no shade or trees and the lack of trees with sufficient canopy to provide shade. LEGEND surrounding public area has limited shade. Although there is some shade around the perimeter Active frontage Poor passive surveillance »» The playground has poor amenity, backs onto of the shopping centre there are large areas exposed Inactive frontage the central car park and is in the vicinity of the to the elements. (Map 14) Awnings around the Calwell Bistro (formally the Tavern). This was shopping centre provide limited shelter. raised as a concern by the community and students during the first stage of engagement.

42 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN EXISTINGCHAPTER 3 - BACKGROUND ACTIVE AND ANALYSIS FRONTAGES »» There is little opportunity for passive surveillance Map 13: Active frontages to this area as there are little or no active frontages facing onto the playground. »» Other playgrounds outside the study area have more play equipment, including the playground T N to the south of Were Street in the urban open RICHARDSON E C space corridor. However, this playground also S E lacks passive surveillance. R TUGGERANONG C HOMESTEAD T

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C The public spaces in the centre have limited activity J O H N S due in part to the layout of the centre, with large O N D R I V E surface carparks surrounding the shopping centre, and the internal nature of the shopping centre. This lack of activity is due to several factors:

»» The shopping centre is designed with some glass windows and doors fronting the public T U space, but these have generally been covered by G G E advertising and the like. R A N O N G »» Areas with no passive surveillance can feel C R E E K E B unsafe at night. W B E R C R

»» The public spaces lack active uses, such as cafés, E S C which can activate the public domain. This E N would contribute to making the centre an area to T meet and socialise. (Map 13)

W »» The shopping centre has four entries. E R E The western access comprises as an exit only S T R E E T from the health facility. This leaves the western CALWELL DISTRICT and northern sides of the centre with little PLAYING activity. The northern side contains loading dock FIELDS areas and access to the back of tenancies. CALWELL »» The Calwell Club fronts onto Johnson Drive with few active areas facing the shopping centre. 3.6.2 GREEN SPACES

Shade from trees and vegetation creates amenity for people to stay longer in the centre. There is little landscape space in the commercial part of the centre in the form of grass for children to play on, or shaded areas to provide respite from heat. There is a lack of trees with sufficient canopy to provide shade. LEGENDLEGEND Although there is some shade around the perimeter Active frontage Poor passive surveillance of the shopping centre there are large areas exposed ActiveInactive frontage frontage Poor passive surveillance to the elements. (Map 14) Awnings around the Inactive frontage shopping centre provide limited shelter.

WWW.PLANNING.ACT.GOV.AU 43 ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING DIRECTORATE LAND USE AND LANDSCAPE Although the commercial part of the centre is very 3.8 PUBLIC SAFETY urban with little tree cover, the centre is adjacent to the urban open space network along Tuggeranong One of the main concerns raised during community Creek (Map 15). The tree cover within this open consultation was that people can feel unsafe in space network provides opportunity for wildlife the centre. This was not only restricted to the T N corridors. The Calwell District Playing Fields to evening. When crime statistics were compared to RICHARDSON E C the east of the centre provide significant outdoor other group centres in Canberra, Calwell did not S E recreation space. The Tuggeranong Homestead have a higher amount of reportable incidents. R TUGGERANONG C is set within a green landscaped setting in the HOMESTEAD However, the feeling of being unsafe in the centre T

F heritage precinct to the north of Johnson Drive. is still significant. As part of a community safety I L

There is the potential to improve links from these assessment undertaken in 2015 to inform the draft C areas to the centre. master plan, four visits were made to the centre both during the day and after sunset. J O H N S O N D R I V E 3.7 BUILDING DESIGN The safety assessment found key safety issues: AND HEIGHT »» major barriers restrict safe pedestrian and The Calwell Shopping Centre and the Bistro, cycle access to the centre i.e. Johnson Drive, formally the Tavern, were built in the mid 1990s Were Street and the concrete storm water drain T U and have a distinct look and feel typical of some (Tuggeranong Creek) G G E architecture of that era. The buildings have bull R A »» although some premises open late (including N O N G nose awnings around the perimeter. The main the Woolworths supermarket, the 24 hour C R E E K shopping centre has a transparent roof that service station, the Calwell Club and the Calwell W E B B E R provides daylight into the main internal pedestrian C Bistro, formally the Tavern) there are some R E spaces inside. The Calwell Club was built in 2004. S unsafe spaces around these facilities with no C E Buildings throughout the centre are generally one passive surveillance N T to two storeys, consistent with the existing Territory »» blank walls, hidden corners and vacant Plan provisions. There is some two-storey town tenancies reduce the feeling of safety. house residential development in the centre on »» lack of activity and active frontages facing onto Were Street (Map 16). public places and main pedestrian routes make W E R E S T R E E T CALWELL people feel vulnerable DISTRICT Although some buildings are only single storey PLAYING they have a bulk and scale considerably larger »» the Calwell District Playing Fields have open FIELDS than most single storey buildings. This includes the spaces without passive surveillance CALWELL Calwell Shopping Centre, The Calwell Club and the »» pedestrian access and connectivity to adjoining Bupa Calwell aged care facility. residential areas such as Calwell (Were Street, Webber Street) and Richardson (Johnson Drive) “ALTHOUGH SOME is unsafe. »» underpasses with overgrown shrubs prevent PREMISES OPEN light spill and visibility »» public transport facilities on Johnson Drive LATE THERE ARE have no nearby land uses to provide passive SOME UNSAFE surveillance and are difficult for pedestrian and cyclists to access, and LEGEND SPACES AROUND »» access to external toilets is only during the hours Tuggeranong Creek Existing stands of trees of operation of the centre. Existing open space View to Tuggeranong Homestead THESE FACILITIES Ovals These safety issues discourage pedestrian and WITH NO PASSIVE cyclist movement to and through the centre, SURVEILLANCE.” particularly at night when activity is limited.

44 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN LANDCHAPTER 3USE - BACKGROUND AND AND ANALYSIS LANDSCAPE Although the commercial part of the centre is very Map 14: Land use and landscape urban with little tree cover, the centre is adjacent to the urban open space network along Tuggeranong Creek (Map 15). The tree cover within this open space network provides opportunity for wildlife T N corridors. The Calwell District Playing Fields to RICHARDSON E C the east of the centre provide significant outdoor S E recreation space. The Tuggeranong Homestead R TUGGERANONG C is set within a green landscaped setting in the HOMESTEAD T

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The Calwell Shopping Centre and the Bistro, formally the Tavern, were built in the mid 1990s T U and have a distinct look and feel typical of some G G E architecture of that era. The buildings have bull R A N O N G nose awnings around the perimeter. The main C R E E K shopping centre has a transparent roof that W E B B E R C provides daylight into the main internal pedestrian R E spaces inside. The Calwell Club was built in 2004. S C E Buildings throughout the centre are generally one N T to two storeys, consistent with the existing Territory Plan provisions. There is some two-storey town house residential development in the centre on Were Street (Map 16). W E R E S T R E E T CALWELL DISTRICT Although some buildings are only single storey PLAYING they have a bulk and scale considerably larger FIELDS than most single storey buildings. This includes the CALWELL Calwell Shopping Centre, The Calwell Club and the Bupa Calwell aged care facility.

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CHISHOLM 3.9.1 ACT HEALTHY WATERWAYS BASIN PROJECT

The ACT Government has secured $85 million of C L Australian Government funding, supplemented I F T by $8.5 million ACT Government funding, to

C R significantly improve water quality in our lakes and A E S C E S T U N T rivers and downstream in the Murray–Darling Basin. H G G E L R A E N Y O Eight water quality improvement projects are N RICHARDSON D G proposed (with a capital value of $27 million)

R C I V TUGGERANONG R for Tuggeranong in the suburbs of Monash, E HOMESTEAD E E Fadden, Kambah, Isabella Plains, Chisholm and K Wanniassa. These include a wetland, rain gardens (bio-retention systems), ponds, and swales. These improvements will reduce the level of sediment, J O H N S O N D R I V E nutrients and other pollutants entering Lake Tuggeranong, as well as downstream into the Murrumbidgee River. Long-term improvements will apply to environmental condition, urban landscapes, liveability, amenity and recreational O U T T R I M A V E N U E opportunities. Detailed designs and costings are being prepared for each project and development approval gained, with construction of the first

W CALWELL DISTRICT projects expected to begin in 2017. T E E E PLAYING FIELDS D S T R R R E A three year in-lake water quality research project A CALWELL N W PRIMARY CA S proposed for Lake Tuggeranong will improve O S T D SCHOOL E R understanding of in-lake treatment options, and Y E C E T R CALWELL include a trial of sediment curtains and bubblers. E HIGH SCHOOL S C E N T Any future options to improve water quality within the heritage precinct would need to consider CALWELL ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI Aboriginal and European heritage, including PRIMARY possible unidentified archaeological sites, and SCHOOL be approved by the Heritage Council and have agreement from the ACT Government custodian. V E R I D W A 3.9.2 FLOODING – A R T H TUGGERANONG CREEK

Areas close to the Tuggeranong Creek (stormwater LEGEND LEGEND channel), including development, have the Parks and public open spaces Tuggeranong Homestead potential to be impacted by flooding. ParksOvals and public open spaces Planning for areas close to the creek line will ensure Ovals no buildings are built below the 1 in 100 year Tuggeranong Homestead flood line or 1% annual exceedance probability (1% AEP) flood. Because floods greater than 1%

46 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN OPEN SPACE NETWORK CHAPTER 3 - BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS 3.9 WATER QUALITY AEP can occur, an additional 500 millimetres is recommended to be added to the 1% AEP level for residential development. CHISHOLM 3.9.1 ACT HEALTHY WATERWAYS BASIN PROJECT Predicted flood levels can change from time to time due to changes in development areas within The ACT Government has secured $85 million of catchments and as climate change data and C L Australian Government funding, supplemented modelling is improved. I F T by $8.5 million ACT Government funding, to

C R significantly improve water quality in our lakes and A E S C E 3.10 ENVIRONMENTAL S T U N T rivers and downstream in the Murray–Darling Basin. H G G E L R A SUSTAINABILITY E N Y O Eight water quality improvement projects are N RICHARDSON D G proposed (with a capital value of $27 million) Sustainability is critical to the landscaped and

R C I V TUGGERANONG R for Tuggeranong in the suburbs of Monash, built environment. ACT Government policies E HOMESTEAD E E Fadden, Kambah, Isabella Plains, Chisholm and and strategies provide guidance for integrating K Wanniassa. These include a wetland, rain gardens sustainability measures into our urban (bio-retention systems), ponds, and swales. These environment, including the new Climate Change improvements will reduce the level of sediment, Adaptation Strategy. J O H N nutrients and other pollutants entering Lake S O N D R I V E The following key environmental sustainability Tuggeranong, as well as downstream into the principles are considered in master plans and their Murrumbidgee River. Long-term improvements implementation. will apply to environmental condition, urban landscapes, liveability, amenity and recreational O U T T R I M A V E N U E opportunities. Detailed designs and costings are 3.10.1 CLIMATE CHANGE being prepared for each project and development Responding to climate change takes two forms: approval gained, with construction of the first

W CALWELL DISTRICT projects expected to begin in 2017. »» Mitigation –reducing greenhouse gas emissions T E E E PLAYING FIELDS by minimising use of fossil fuels for heating, D S T R R R E A three year in-lake water quality research project A CALWELL cooling and vehicular transport, and increasing N W PRIMARY CA S proposed for Lake Tuggeranong will improve O S T the efficiency of energy use. D SCHOOL E R understanding of in-lake treatment options, and Y E »» Adaptation –taking action to be resilient to the C E T R CALWELL include a trial of sediment curtains and bubblers. E HIGH SCHOOL risk of a changing climate. S C E N T Any future options to improve water quality within the heritage precinct would need to consider 3.10.2 RESOURCES CALWELL ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI Aboriginal and European heritage, including CONSUMPTION PRIMARY possible unidentified archaeological sites, and SCHOOL be approved by the Heritage Council and have »» Reduce the amount of land used for the growing agreement from the ACT Government custodian. city through urban renewal and intensification. V E R I »» Reduce the amount of energy and water used in D W A 3.9.2 FLOODING – urban environments and invest in living (green) A R T H TUGGERANONG CREEK infrastructure. »» Respect and conserve natural and cultural Areas close to the Tuggeranong Creek (stormwater LEGEND heritage. channel), including development, have the »» Respect and conserve the significant landscapes Parks and public open spaces Tuggeranong Homestead potential to be impacted by flooding. Ovals and its features. Planning for areas close to the creek line will ensure »» Enhance biodiversity with habitat connectivity. no buildings are built below the 1 in 100 year flood line or 1% annual exceedance probability (1% AEP) flood. Because floods greater than 1%

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»» Improve the design and construction of buildings. »» Increase choice in housing to meet diverse needs.

T N RICHARDSON E C 3.10.4 URBAN PLANNING S E AND DESIGN R TUGGERANONG C HOMESTEAD »» Reduce reliance on private vehicles. T

F I »» Create opportunities for social interactions. L C »» Integrate passive solar design principles into building and site design. J O H N S O N D R I V E »» Reduce the heat island effect in urban areas and improve microclimate through WSUD such as landscape design.

Master plans provide opportunities to address climate change adaptation at a place-specific scale. T U G The projections for the ACT and region are for an G E R A increasingly hotter and drier climate with more N O N G C R E E K extreme weather events. The place-based risks to E B W B E R people and assets from a hotter and drier climate C R

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» » Reduce city heat and increase amenity in W E R outdoor spaces for healthy living E S T R E E T »» Increase shade trees to roadways and CALWELL car parks. DISTRICT PLAYING »» Use light coloured pavements. FIELDS »» Increase shade to pathways and parklands for CALWELL human comfort and wellbeing. »» Include seats and drinking fountains with water bottle recharge taps. »» Increase use of vegetation and passive watering to cool the environment.

»» Reduce city heat and achieve cooler buildings »» Design buildings, streets and parks to be ‘climate wise’. This means improving the design and choice of materials for the built LEGENDLEGEND environment that can lessen the effects of 2 Storey climate change. 2 Storey 1 Storey »» Use solar passive design. 1 Storey »» Use light coloured materials. »» Introduce green infrastructure such as green roofs and walls.

48 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN EXISTING BUILDING HEIGHTS CHAPTER 3 - BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS 3.10.3 BUILDINGS »» Flooding »» Reduce run-off from impermeable surfaces »» Improve the design and construction of buildings. within the sub-catchment. »» Increase choice in housing to meet diverse needs. »» Capture and use rainwater/stormwater in T N redevelopment projects through roadside RICHARDSON E C 3.10.4 URBAN PLANNING water sensitive urban design kerb and gutter S E AND DESIGN systems. R TUGGERANONG C HOMESTEAD »» Reduce reliance on private vehicles. »» Reduce the risk of bushfire in urban areas T

F I »» Create opportunities for social interactions. »» Initiate an asset protection zone. L C »» Integrate passive solar design principles into »» Ensure no continuity of fuel from the ground to building and site design. the crown of the tree. J O H N S O N D R I V E »» Reduce the heat island effect in urban areas and »» Plan for emergency service access. improve microclimate through WSUD such as The following opportunities were identified to landscape design. incorporate environmental sustainability measures Master plans provide opportunities to address in the master plan. climate change adaptation at a place-specific scale. T U 3.10.5 ENERGY G The projections for the ACT and region are for an G E R A increasingly hotter and drier climate with more N O The ACT Sustainable Energy Policy 2011–2020 N G C R E E K extreme weather events. The place-based risks to stated objectives are to achieve reliable and E B W B E R people and assets from a hotter and drier climate C affordable energy, smarter use of energy, cleaner R

E are heat, severe storms (flash flooding) and bushfire. energy and growth in the clean economy. S C

E N Options to address these risks may include: A district energy system could contribute T to achieving these objectives and could be » » Reduce city heat and increase amenity in W commercially viable with a commercial/residential E outdoor spaces for healthy living R E development or expansion. District energy systems S T R »» Increase shade trees to roadways and E E T produce electrical energy locally and use ‘waste CALWELL car parks. DISTRICT heat’ from electricity generation to heat and cool PLAYING »» Use light coloured pavements. buildings. FIELDS »» Increase shade to pathways and parklands for Electricity and/or thermal energy is generated CALWELL human comfort and wellbeing. close to where it is used. Energy systems such as »» Include seats and drinking fountains with co-generation (electricity and heat) or trigeneration water bottle recharge taps. (electricity, heat and cooling) need the combination »» Increase use of vegetation and passive of commercial and residential uses to be efficient watering to cool the environment. as the load for commercial is during the day and the load for residential is generally out of hours. »» Reduce city heat and achieve cooler buildings The use of such energy systems can achieve social, » » Design buildings, streets and parks to be economic and environmental benefits. ‘climate wise’. This means improving the design and choice of materials for the built New commercial and residential development LEGEND environment that can lessen the effects of and/or redevelopment in the centre has the 2 Storey climate change. potential to incorporate such sustainable initiatives 1 Storey »» Use solar passive design. to improve centre’s sustainability. »» Use light coloured materials. »» Introduce green infrastructure such as green roofs and walls.

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3.10.6 WATER 3.10.7 HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

Water is an important natural resource that is under An urban heat island is a metropolitan area which is significant pressure from population growth and significantly warmer than its surrounding areas. The climatic conditions. There is also a need to reduce main cause of the heat island effect is from the use broader social, economic and environmental costs of materials which store and radiate heat in to the associated with potable water distribution. surrounding areas such as concrete and bitumen.

During the Millenium Drought, the irrigation for a Thermal comfort can significantly change the way number of playing fields in the ACT was switched off we use outdoor areas. Urban environments, such as due to water restrictions to conserve potable water. the Calwell group centre, contain significant areas of concrete and asphalt in the roads and footpaths. The potable water consumption for domestic Higher temperatures may be acceptable in the or commercial use could be minimised if other cooler months, but some urban environments can solutions were investigated such as the use of become uncomfortable in summer. storm water and rainwater. The built environment can be designed to reduce the urban heat island effect with the use of lighter building materials, shade structures and permeable “LARGE CANOPY surfaces. Large canopy trees can provide shade in the warmer months and cooling through TREES...PROVIDE transpiration. SHADE IN THE WARMER MONTHS AND COOLING THROUGH TRANSPIRATION.”

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4. CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Calwell Group Centre Master Plan

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“CALWELL IS A BUSY CENTRE WITH RETAIL, COMMERCIAL, HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.”

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4. CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

THE MAIN CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IDENTIFIED FOR THE CENTRE ARE OUTLINED BELOW AND ILLUSTRATED IN MAPS 17 AND 18. THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE, BUT PROVIDES A BASIS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MASTER PLAN.

4.1 CHALLENGES 4.1.2 LACK OF MEETING PLACES AND POOR QUALITY 4.1.1 POOR PEDESTRIAN AND PUBLIC DOMAIN CYCLIST CONNECTIONS The centre has little opportunity for people to meet WITHIN THE CENTRE AND and socialise outside in public areas because of: TO SURROUNDING AREAS »» poor quality public domain and amenity The pedestrian and cyclist connections in the »» limited playground facilities with no shade centre and to surrounding areas are constrained by »» lack of places for young people to meet a number of factors, including: »» lack of active frontages in the centre that could »» limited and often unsafe access for both add to social activity and passive surveillance pedestrian and cyclists across the main roads »» limited pedestrian connections to the central surrounding the centre plaza area and playground, and »» limited pedestrian and cycling access from the »» limited tree cover and landscaping in the centre Park and Ride on Johnson Drive to the bus stops to provide shade and amenity. »» a lack of safe pedestrian access which is easy to navigate through the surface parking that 4.1.3 SAFETY IN THE CENTRE surrounds the main shopping centre DAY AND NIGHT »» parking areas that dominate the pedestrian and cycling experience in the centre and Community engagement raised concerns about create unpleasant public places and narrow safety in the centre. As outlined in Section 3.8, a walkways, and safety assessment undertaken in the public areas identified safety issues associated with: »» the stormwater drain (Tuggeranong Creek), creates a barrier for pedestrians and cyclists and »» limited after-hours activity in the centre other has limited crossings. than the clubs and service station to the west of the centre »» venues that serve alcohol possibly being associated with undesirable social behaviour in public areas »» few residences in the centre, with little passive “THE CENTRE HAS surveillance LITTLE OPPORTUNITY »» lack of active frontages in the centre, with little passive surveillance FOR PEOPLE TO... »» limited lighting in some areas in the centre, and »» poorly lit underpasses with overgrown SOCIALISE OUTSIDE vegetation. IN THE PUBLIC AREA”

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W E R E S T R E E T CALWELL 4.1.4 LIMITED RETAIL DISTRICT CATCHMENT AREA PLAYING FIELDS The high number of group centres in the CALWELL Tuggeranong district creates smaller retail catchment areas for some centres. The size of the Calwell catchment is relatively small to some other group centres in Canberra.

The numbers of people who use the Calwell group centre and competition from other centres could limit future retail growth in the centre.

LEGEND Tuggeranong Creek stormwater Surface parking Tuggeranongdrain Creek Poor connections Playing fields Poor public domain stormwater drain Pedestrian and cyclist barriers Poor passive surveillance Poor public domainLevel changes PedestrianInactive and cyclist frontages barriers Level changes Surface parking Major intersection InactivePoor frontages connections Major intersection Poor passive surveillance Playing fields Limited night-time Limited night-time surveillance surveillance

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W E R E S T R E E T CALWELL 4.1.4 LIMITED RETAIL 4.1.5 AN AGEING POPULATION DISTRICT CATCHMENT AREA PLAYING Calwell and the Tuggeranong district have an FIELDS The high number of group centres in the ageing population. In 2014 the median age CALWELL Tuggeranong district creates smaller retail of Calwell residents was 35.7 years, which is catchment areas for some centres. The size of the slightly older than the median age of the ACT.7 Calwell catchment is relatively small to some other The population of Calwell and Tuggeranong is group centres in Canberra. projected to decline, mainly due to the ageing of the population, which is part of the demographic The numbers of people who use the Calwell group cycle of the district. centre and competition from other centres could limit future retail growth in the centre. It will be necessary to provide for both an ageing population and also for younger people in the district. The centre currently does not LEGEND provide opportunity for all ages to meet and Tuggeranong Creek stormwater Surface parking socialise. There is insufficient infrastructure suitable for those with mobility issues and few drain Playing fields Pedestrian and cyclist barriers opportunities for people to downsize and ‘age Poor public domain in place’ in their suburb. Inactive frontages Level changes Poor connections Major intersection Poor passive surveillance Limited night-time surveillance

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4.2.1 ESTABLISH CALWELL AS A COMMUNITY HUB T N RICHARDSON E C Calwell is a busy centre with retail, commercial, S E health and community services. Opportunities for R TUGGERANONG C Calwell to operate as a community hub include: HOMESTEAD T

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L C »» creating activity and active frontages adjacent to public places J O H N S O N D R I V E »» minimising the impact of car parking and traffic »» planning for places the community can meet outside licensed premises »» encouraging mixed uses in the centre »» planning for additional areas for community or recreation use adjacent to Johnson Drive on part Block 8 Section 788 Calwell, and »» continue to promote Calwell’s attractions T U G G E R A N O N G C R E E K including the Calwell District Playing Fields and the Tuggeranong Homestead. 4.2.2 IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLIST CONNECTIONS

The pedestrian and cycle connections to and within the centre are not always safe or easy to navigate. CALWELL DISTRICT Opportunities to improve pedestrian and cycle PLAYING connections to and within the centre include: FIELDS CALWELL »» reinforcing and connecting safe pedestrian and cycle routes to the centre thereby building on the existing shared path network »» planning for safe, legible pedestrian connections through the surface carparks »» encouraging activity and active frontages alongside main pedestrian links and public places to provide passive surveillance, and »» encouraging new development or redevelopment to connect entries to the main LEGENDLEGEND pedestrian links. Improved pedestrian link Improve pedestrian crossings ImprovedNew pedestrian access link  Improve pedestrian crossings Improve pedestrian Existing underpass access

NewImprove access public space Improve pedestrian access Proposed intersectionExisting pedestrian upgrade bridge Potential redevelopment site Existing underpass Potential redevelopment site Proposed intersection upgrade Existing bridge Improve public space

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F I »» improving pedestrian and cyclist connections L OF RESIDENTIAL C »» creating activity and active frontages adjacent to public places DEVELOPMENT J O H N S O N D R I V E »» minimising the impact of car parking and traffic INTO CANBERRA’S »» planning for places the community can meet outside licensed premises COMMERCIAL »» encouraging mixed uses in the centre CENTRES...” »» planning for additional areas for community or recreation use adjacent to Johnson Drive on part Block 8 Section 788 Calwell, and 4.2.3 IMPROVE THE »» continue to promote Calwell’s attractions CENTRE’S ACCESS AND T U G G E R A N O N G C R E E K including the Calwell District Playing Fields and CONVENIENCE the Tuggeranong Homestead. The centre is highly accessible by car from adjacent 4.2.2 IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN main arterial roads. The adequate surface parking AND CYCLIST in the centre provides for convenient shopping. CONNECTIONS The centre should retain accessibility by car while creating opportunities for active travel The pedestrian and cycle connections to and within incorporating public transport. Access to the centre the centre are not always safe or easy to navigate. could be improved through: CALWELL Opportunities to improve pedestrian and cycle DISTRICT »» maintaining a balance of short, medium and PLAYING connections to and within the centre include: FIELDS long-term car parking in the centre CALWELL »» reinforcing and connecting safe pedestrian and »» retaining short-term car parking adjacent to cycle routes to the centre thereby building on the centre including parking for people with the existing shared path network a disability »» planning for safe, legible pedestrian connections »» ensuring intersections that cater for through the surface carparks vehicular traffic are efficient and incorporate »» encouraging activity and active frontages pedestrian crossings alongside main pedestrian links and public »» improving opportunities for active travel by places to provide passive surveillance, and reinforcing links to bus stops from surrounding »» encouraging new development or areas and the main shopping centre, and redevelopment to connect entries to the main »» ensuring sufficient bicycle parking is located LEGEND pedestrian links. near bus stops, the centre and community areas. Improved pedestrian link Improve pedestrian crossings New access Improve pedestrian access Improve public space Proposed intersection upgrade Potential redevelopment site Existing underpass Existing bridge

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“THE CENTRE SHOULD RETAIN ACCESSIBILITY BY CAR WHILE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVE TRAVEL INCORPORATING PUBLIC TRANSPORT.”

4.2.4 PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC 4.2.5 ENCOURAGE PLACES ADJACENT TO ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL ACTIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT IN THE CENTRE Public places for people to meet and play need to be located close to active areas in order to As our households change or downsize, there is be welcoming, interesting places for people to a need for a diversity of housing choice. socialise. The centre’s public spaces could be The centre currently has a small amount of improved by: residential development, which is located south of Webber Crescent. »» providing public meeting places close to active frontages to allow for activity that spills out into The ACT Planning Strategy supports the these spaces, such as cafés and restaurants introduction of residential development into »» providing opportunity for uses that generate Canberra’s commercial centres to encourage activity adjacent to playground areas and activity in the evenings, provide new commercial provide passive surveillance opportunities and housing choice, and improve the city’s sustainability. »» incorporating trees that provide welcome shade in summer and improve the microclimate There are opportunities to integrate residential of the area, and development into the centre. The existing car »» creating landscaped areas that create pleasant wash site (Block 41 Section 787 Calwell) could be places to meet and socialise. redeveloped in the future to allow commercial and residential development with active uses at ground floor. The car wash could be relocated to the commercial services area to the west of the centre. Allowing building heights in this area up to four storeys could provide for additional housing choice and create activity in the centre.

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“THE COMMERCIAL CORE PRECINCT WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO ALLOW FOR ACTIVE USES FRONTING ONTO THE PUBLIC PLACES AND MAIN PEDESTRIAN ROUTES.”

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5. THE MASTER PLAN Figure 9: Master plan structure

5.1 MASTER PLAN STRUCTURE

The master plan structure indicates how the planning strategies and VISION policies support achievement of the vision and principles (Figure 9). Figures 10, 11, 12 indicate some of the key master plan assumptions that were used to develop the principles and planning strategies.

5.2 VISION CHARACTER STATEMENT The vision for the Calwell group centre has been developed with feedback from the community. It captures what is valued about the centre and sets out what the centre could be in the future.

CALWELL GROUP CENTRE WILL BE AN ATTRACTIVE, PLANNING ACCESSIBLE, CONVENIENT CENTRE PROVIDING PRINCIPLES RESIDENTS OF SOUTH-EAST TUGGERANONG WITH A RANGE OF GOODS AND SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SOCIALISE AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY LIFE.

SPATIAL FRAMEWORK 5.3 CHARACTER STATEMENT

The Calwell group centre is a busy centre located in the Tuggeranong Valley. It provides a diversity of services to its catchment, including access to shopping, employment, entertainment, recreation and PLANNING public transport. It is well located close to the arterial road network STRATEGIES including the Monaro Highway. The centre has a commercial area AND POLICIES with adjacent community, services and recreational uses. To allow the centre to evolve as the community’s needs and demands change, there is opportunity to make distinct areas or precincts and connect different character precincts within the centre. The proposed five precincts are based on the types of uses, the character, built form landscape and connections that should be promoted in each precinct IMPLEMENTATION (Map 19).

The commercial core precinct will be encouraged to allow for active frontages onto the public places and main pedestrian routes. Areas east of the centre will provide alternative housing options such as residential apartments. The commercial core precinct will provide attractive and usable public spaces for a diverse range of the community including older and younger people. It is recommended that pedestrian areas and places be investigated for potential public domain improvements.

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Figure 10: Population The commercial services precinct will continue to allow for a range of commercial and service uses. This area will provide improved and direct CHISHOLM ACT connections between the Park and Ride facilities CALWELL 430,400 493,500 and the commercial core precinct. CATCHMENT 2021 2031 16,750 16,500 The community and living precinct will continue 2021 2031 C CALWELL to include the existing residential development L I POPULATION F TUGGERANONG in the centre and community uses. Some of these T 5700 5500 DISTRICT C uses will continue to be located within commercial R E A S 2021 2031 C 86,400 86,560 S T E N land use zoning. The community and indoor U G T 2021 2031 H G E recreation uses provide services for the broader L R A E N O Y N RICHARDSON community. D G

R C I V R The recreation, community and open space E E TUGGERANONG E

precinct will continue to provide valuable sport HOMESTEAD K and recreation facilities, such as the Calwell District Playing Fields, netball courts and associated infrastructure. It will continue to provide essential Figure 11: Environment J O H education facilities. N S O N D R I V E The heritage precinct will be retained in its existing +0.7% form and function. Connections between the 0.7% INCREASE IN heritage precinct and the Calwell group centre will O U T T R I M A V E N U E -40% TEMPERATURE IN THE be improved. It will also provide opportunities to REDUCE GREENHOUSE NEAR FUTURE promote awareness of this facility in the local and GAS EMISSIONS 40% (2020–2039) wider community. FROM 1990 LEVELS, SOURCE: ACT CALWELL DISTRICT BY 2020 CLIMATE CHANGE T W E E E PLAYING FIELDS SOURCE: AP2 (2012) SNAPSHOT (2014) 5.4 PLANNING PRINCIPLES D S T R R R E A CALWELL N W PRIMARY CA S The following planning principles are applied to O S T D SCHOOL E R Figure 12: Dwellings guide the implementation of this master plan, its Y E C CALWELL E T R vision and strategies. The principles reflect the E HIGH SCHOOL S future desired outcomes for the centre. Table 3 C E N T shows how the planning principles are supported by the planning strategies. Figures 10, 11, 12 CALWELL ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI indicate some of the key master plan assumptions PRIMARY that were used to develop the principles and SCHOOL planning strategies. V E R I D 100 NEW DWELLINGS 5.4.1 REINFORCE THE W A A R PROPOSED IN THE CENTRE IN THE NEXT 20+ YEARS CHARACTER PRECINCTS T H To allow the centre to evolve as the community’s needs and demands change, create different LEGEND character precincts within the centre as distinct Commercial core precinct Recreation, community, and open areas or precincts that are easy to navigate and Commercial services precinct space precinct connect with the rest of the centre, as illustrated in Community and living precinct Heritage precinct Map 19 and described in section 5.3.

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The commercial services precinct will continue Map 19: Proposed character precincts to allow for a range of commercial and service uses. This area will provide improved and direct CHISHOLM ACT connections between the Park and Ride facilities CALWELL 430,400 493,500 and the commercial core precinct. CATCHMENT 2021 2031 16,750 16,500 The community and living precinct will continue 2021 2031 C CALWELL to include the existing residential development L I POPULATION F TUGGERANONG in the centre and community uses. Some of these T 5700 5500 DISTRICT C uses will continue to be located within commercial R E A S 2021 2031 C 86,400 86,560 S T E N land use zoning. The community and indoor U G T 2021 2031 H G E recreation uses provide services for the broader L R A E N O Y N RICHARDSON community. D G

R C I V R The recreation, community and open space E E TUGGERANONG E precinct will continue to provide valuable sport HOMESTEAD K and recreation facilities, such as the Calwell District Playing Fields, netball courts and associated infrastructure. It will continue to provide essential J O H education facilities. N S O N D R I V E The heritage precinct will be retained in its existing +0.7% form and function. Connections between the 0.7% INCREASE IN heritage precinct and the Calwell group centre will O U T T R I M A V E N U E -40% TEMPERATURE IN THE be improved. It will also provide opportunities to REDUCE GREENHOUSE NEAR FUTURE promote awareness of this facility in the local and GAS EMISSIONS 40% (2020–2039) wider community. FROM 1990 LEVELS, SOURCE: ACT CALWELL DISTRICT BY 2020 CLIMATE CHANGE T W E E E PLAYING FIELDS SOURCE: AP2 (2012) SNAPSHOT (2014) 5.4 PLANNING PRINCIPLES D S T R R R E A CALWELL N W PRIMARY CA S The following planning principles are applied to O S T D SCHOOL E R guide the implementation of this master plan, its Y E C CALWELL E T R vision and strategies. The principles reflect the E HIGH SCHOOL S future desired outcomes for the centre. Table 3 C E N T shows how the planning principles are supported by the planning strategies. Figures 10, 11, 12 CALWELL ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI indicate some of the key master plan assumptions PRIMARY that were used to develop the principles and SCHOOL planning strategies. V E R I D 100 NEW DWELLINGS 5.4.1 REINFORCE THE W A A R PROPOSED IN THE CENTRE IN THE NEXT 20+ YEARS CHARACTER PRECINCTS T H To allow the centre to evolve as the community’s needs and demands change, create different LEGENDLEGEND character precincts within the centre as distinct Commercial core precinct Recreation, community, and open areas or precincts that are easy to navigate and CommercialCommercial core precinct services precinct Recreation,space community, precinct and open space precinct connect with the rest of the centre, as illustrated in Heritage precinct CommercialCommunity services precinct and living precinct Heritage precinct Map 19 and described in section 5.3. Community and living precinct

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5.4.2 ENSURE THE CENTRE IS 5.4.4 ENCOURAGE ACTIVITY IN ACCESSIBLE AND WELL THE CENTRE BOTH DAY T N CONNECTED AND NIGHT RICHARDSON E C S Ensure the centre is easy to get to by foot, bicycle, Encourage future development and redevelopment E R TUGGERANONGHeritage C public transport and car from surrounding suburbs to allow for activities to spill out onto the public HOMESTEADprecinct and destinations around the centre. Safe, legible areas. Encourage active uses and active frontages T F I and well connected pathways can make the centre on main pedestrian routes and public meeting L accessible for all, including the vulnerable in the places to enhance safety in the centre. Allow for C community. Better connections from neighbouring mixed-use areas in the centre and the opportunity J O H N S O N areas and the Park and Ride facility can encourage for a diversity of housing options that add to the D R I V E people to participate in active travel. The centre activity and safety in the centre, day and night. can retain its convenience with continued access Commercial services precinct Commercial to car parking. 5.4.5 ENABLE AN Core Precinct ENVIRONMENTALLY 5.4.3 ENHANCE THE CENTRE AS RESPONSIBLE AND AN ACTIVE HUB FOR THE RESILIENT CENTRE COMMUNITY Allow for landscaping and tree cover within the T Create an environment that allows people to meet centre to provide shade to public areas and U G G E R A N O N G C R E E K and socialise, enhancing the centre as a community improve the centre’s microclimate, reducing hub and a destination. Encourage a high quality the potential for heat island effect. Encourage Community and living public domain with future development and sustainable development and redevelopment precinct redevelopment that contributes positively to the at a human scale that allows for solar access to Recreation, community and open space precinct streets and places in the centre. Allow for play spaces public meeting places and utilises water sensitive next to active uses and active frontages, creating urban design. Continue to protect and enhance the opportunities for people of all ages to socialise. heritage precinct of Tuggeranong Homestead. W E R E S T R E E CALWELL Table 3: Planning Principles T DISTRICT PLAYING PLANNING PRINCIPLES PLANNING STRATEGIES THAT SUPPORT THE PLANNING PRINCIPLES FIELDS

Reinforce character precincts »» Create distinct areas and functions in the centre CALWELL Ensure the centre is accessible »» Provide safe, connections which are easy to navigate to and within and well connected the centre for pedestrians and cyclists and the most vulnerable in the community, and »» Provide a well-connected and convenient centre for vehicle access and parking. Enhance the centre as an active »» Enhance and activate the public domain hub for the community »» Provide safe, connections which are easy to navigate to and within the centre for pedestrians and cyclists and the most vulnerable in the community LEGEND Bus stops »» Provide a well-connected and convenient centre for vehicle access Pedestrian link Proposed intersection upgrade and car parking, and Shared path Existing underpass »» Improve the centre’s sustainability through the design of buildings and Proposed new access Existing bridge the public domain and the surrounding environment. Proposed on-road cycle path Commercial core precinct Encourage activity in the centre »» Enhance and activate the public domain, and Potential landscaped areas Commercial services precinct both day and night »» Create distinct areas and functions in the centre. Enhanced public domain Community and living precinct Enable an environmentally »» Improve the centre’s sustainability through the design of buildings and Potential redevelopment Recreation, community, and open responsible and resilient centre the public domain and the surrounding environment. opportunities space precinct Potential pedestrian crossing Heritage precinct Improve pedestrian access 64 CALWELL GROUP CENTRE MASTER PLAN Scale : 4.5 Unit(s) = 1 SPATIAL FRAMEWORK

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5.4.4 ENCOURAGE ACTIVITY IN Map 20: Spatial Framework THE CENTRE BOTH DAY T N AND NIGHT RICHARDSON E C S Encourage future development and redevelopment E R TUGGERANONGHeritage C to allow for activities to spill out onto the public HOMESTEADprecinct areas. Encourage active uses and active frontages T F I on main pedestrian routes and public meeting L places to enhance safety in the centre. Allow for C mixed-use areas in the centre and the opportunity J O H N S O N for a diversity of housing options that add to the D R I V E activity and safety in the centre, day and night. Commercial services precinct Commercial 5.4.5 ENABLE AN Core Precinct ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE AND RESILIENT CENTRE Allow for landscaping and tree cover within the T centre to provide shade to public areas and U G G E R A N O N G C R E E K improve the centre’s microclimate, reducing the potential for heat island effect. Encourage Community and living sustainable development and redevelopment precinct at a human scale that allows for solar access to Recreation, community and open space precinct public meeting places and utilises water sensitive urban design. Continue to protect and enhance the heritage precinct of Tuggeranong Homestead. W E R E S T R E E CALWELL T DISTRICT PLAYING FIELDS

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shopping centre to the outside public areas. E private sector investment and will be achieved S C through provisions to be included in the precinct The commercial core precinct has the capacity to E N T code, land releases, public domain upgrades incorporate changes that provide better interaction

(which will be subject to consideration by the ACT with the public domain. Key public areas such as W Government through future budget processes) and meeting places and play spaces should be located E R E S completion of further studies. next to busy areas such as main pedestrian routes, T R E E T destinations, building entries and active frontages. CALWELL DISTRICT PLAYING This precinct has the capacity to incorporate higher FIELDS buildings, which could include residential uses. CALWELL Additional housing choice in the centre would contribute to a sense of activity and community in the centre and increase passive surveillance. “ADDITIONAL (Map 21) HOUSING CHOICE IN THE

CENTRE WOULD LEGEND CONTRIBUTE Medium rise Low rise (up to 4 storeys) (up to 2 storeys) TO A SENSE OF 2 - 4 storeys for community land ACTIVITY AND use COMMUNITY...”

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Reinforcing the character and built form of T N the precincts in the Calwell group centre will RICHARDSON E C build on the existing sense of identity in the S E centre. It will create a framework to plan where R TUGGERANONG C heritage conservation and/or development and HOMESTEAD T

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J O H N S COMMERCIAL CORE PRECINCT O N D R I V E The commercial core precinct incorporates a variety of retail and commercial uses. A significant amount of these uses are located within the shopping centre, which has been designed, built and extended under one roof. This has the T U convenience of shopping in one location; however, G G E it lacks interest and activity on the outside as R A N O N G many of the shops face inwards. There is currently C R E E K E B little opportunity for passive surveillance from the W B E R C R shopping centre to the outside public areas. E S C

The commercial core precinct has the capacity to E N T incorporate changes that provide better interaction with the public domain. Key public areas such as W meeting places and play spaces should be located E R E S next to busy areas such as main pedestrian routes, T R E E T destinations, building entries and active frontages. CALWELL DISTRICT PLAYING This precinct has the capacity to incorporate higher FIELDS buildings, which could include residential uses. CALWELL Additional housing choice in the centre would contribute to a sense of activity and community in the centre and increase passive surveillance. (Map 21)

LEGENDLEGEND Medium rise Low rise Medium(up rise to (up 4 to storeys) 4 storeys) (up to 2 storeys)

2 - 42 storeys - 4 storeysfor community for land community use land use Low rise (up to 2 storeys)

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Map 22: Proposed Active Frontages

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RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPPORTUNITY »» not allow residential use on the ground floor, and TO IMPROVE THE COMMERCIAL CORE »» provide awnings designed to shelter PRECINCT’S CHARACTER AREAS pedestrians and create a sense of human scale and enclosure. »» Reinforce and incorporate active frontages, particularly on the southern face of the shopping »» New development or redevelopment fronting centre, and main pedestrian routes to activate secondary active frontages, as shown in public areas and create interest in the building Map 22, to: facade (Map 22). »» be oriented towards the street and parking »» Locate public meeting places and play spaces areas and main pedestrian routes to provide next to active frontages. passive surveillance »» Incorporate accommodation or residential »» may be fronted by shops/restaurants/cafés, and development into the north-east part of the »» be adapted at the ground floor for commercial centre to activate areas in the centre day and uses; for example, new buildings will have night and support shops and services in a floor to ceiling height that is suitable for the centre. commercial use. »» Locate higher buildings at the rear of the commercial area, with views over the open space »» New development or redevelopment building network and the Calwell District Playing Fields. design to achieve the following: Residential areas must be planned for good solar »» entrances to common areas for residential use access and cross ventilation. provide a strong visual connection to the street »» Enabling further development and and ensure a high level of surveillance redevelopment in the centre through the review »» driveways and pedestrian entrances to the site of building heights and proposed land use are visible from the block boundary zoning, as shown in Maps 21 and 23. »» west facing facades incorporate sun shading into building designs RECOMMENDED PLANNING POLICIES »» car parking not to front onto main pedestrian »» For new development or redevelopment, routes and streets at ground floor, and incorporate setbacks at higher levels to allow »» service access not to front onto main for solar access to public places and along main pedestrian routes and public places. pedestrian routes. »» For new development or redevelopment, »» For new development or redevelopment of incorporate balconies for new residential Block 12 Section 787 Calwell allow two to four developments providing passive surveillance storey building height. Setback upper storeys over pedestrian routes and public places and to minimise over shadowing of the public public open space. domain and to minimise bulk and scale of this development as shown in Map 21. »» New development or redevelopment fronting primary active frontages, as shown in Map 21 »» Block 12 Section 787 Calwell to maintain a 10 and Map 22, to: metre public space easement over part Block 12 Section 787 Calwell at ground level adjacent »» be orientated towards the streets and the Block 41 Section 787 Calwell. public domain »» For new development or redevelopment of »» be required to incorporate transparent Block 41 Section 787 Calwell generally allow up frontages for at least 70% of the building to four storey building height. Development to frontage the main pedestrian route to be setback above »» be required to have active uses such as shops, two storeys to minimise overshadowing of the restaurants, cafés and community facilities public domain and to minimise the bulk and scale of this development as shown in Map 21.

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Map 24: Proposed pedestrian and cyclist network

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Map 25: Proposed pedestrian and cyclist network to surrounding areas »» Block 41 Section 787 Calwell to allow for a 6 metre pedestrian corridor (public easement) with capacity for deep rooted planting. CHISHOLM RECOMMENDED PUBLIC DOMAIN UPGRADES

C L »» New development or redevelopment to I F T T contribute to upgrading of the public domain to U C A G R E improve the amenity of the centre. G S C S E R E N H A N O T »» Provide entry markers, such as signage or L N G E C Y R public art, at the intersections of Johnson Drive E D E RICHARDSON and Were Street and Were Street and Webber R K I V TUGGERANONG Crescent, at both ends, and the connection E HOMESTEAD of the shared path to the centre. These will help guide new visitors into the centre and be designed to contribute towards the centre’s J O H character and unique identity. N S O N D R I V E »» Investigate the possibility of signage along the Monaro Highway to reinforce the entry to the centre and encourage new visitors. »» Refer to Section 5.6.4 for recommendations for O U T T R I M A V E N U E upgrading the public domain.

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CALWELL DISTRICT The commercial services precinct will continue T E E PLAYING FIELDS T R to allow for commercial uses in the centre. The R D S N A Calwell Club and the service station provide W O C A S E D Y useful services; however, they are open late and C R can be noisy. Uses appropriate to the nature of E CALWELL S C HIGH SCHOOL these facilities should be considered in future E N T development or redevelopment.

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»» Uses in this part of the centre to primarily E provide for the commercial and services needs R I V A D in the centre. T H A R W »» Retain existing building heights to allow for diverse uses and small business. LEGEND »» Integrate active frontages with future development and redevelopment to Proposed onroad cycle lane Proposed footpath Bus stop connect with the shopping centre and

Proposed shared-use path (pedestrian Existing pedestrian crossings Underpass main pedestrian routes. and cycle route)

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»» Block 41 Section 787 Calwell to allow for a RECOMMENDED PLANNING POLICIES 6 metre pedestrian corridor (public easement) with capacity for deep rooted planting. »» Retain CZ3 zoning and two-storey height limit. CHISHOLM »» Incorporate requirements for active frontage into RECOMMENDED PUBLIC the precinct code. DOMAIN UPGRADES »» Require new development or redevelopment fronting primary active frontages, as shown in C »» New development or redevelopment to L Map 22, to: I F T T contribute to upgrading of the public domain to U C »» be orientated towards the streets and the A G R E improve the amenity of the centre. G S C S E R E N public domain H A N O T »» Provide entry markers, such as signage or L N G » E C » be required to incorporate transparent Y R public art, at the intersections of Johnson Drive E frontages for at least 70% of the building D E RICHARDSON and Were Street and Were Street and Webber R K I frontage V TUGGERANONG Crescent, at both ends, and the connection E HOMESTEAD of the shared path to the centre. These will »» be required to have active uses such as shops, help guide new visitors into the centre and be restaurants, cafés and community facilities designed to contribute towards the centre’s fronting the primary active frontage J O H character and unique identity. »» restrict residential use on the ground floor, and N S O N D R I V E »» Investigate the possibility of signage along the »» provide awnings designed to shelter Monaro Highway to reinforce the entry to the pedestrians and create a sense of human scale centre and encourage new visitors. and enclosure. »» Refer to Section 5.6.4 for recommendations for »» Require new development or redevelopment O U T T R I M A V E N U E upgrading the public domain. fronting secondary active frontages, as shown in Map 22, to: COMMERCIAL SERVICES PRECINCT »» be oriented towards the street and parking areas and main pedestrian routes to provide CALWELL DISTRICT The commercial services precinct will continue T passive surveillance E E PLAYING FIELDS T R to allow for commercial uses in the centre. The R D S »» may be fronted by shops/restaurants/cafés, and N A Calwell Club and the service station provide W O C A S E »» be adapted at the ground floor for commercial D Y useful services; however, they are open late and C R can be noisy. Uses appropriate to the nature of uses; for example, new buildings will have E CALWELL S a floor to ceiling height that is suitable for C HIGH SCHOOL these facilities should be considered in future E N T development or redevelopment. commercial use.

RECOMMENDED PUBLIC CALWELL RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES DOMAIN UPGRADES TO IMPROVE THE COMMERCIAL SERVICES CHARACTER AREAS »» Connect the commercial services area with main pedestrian routes in the centre as shown »» Uses in this part of the centre to primarily in Map 26. I V E provide for the commercial and services needs D R »» Liaise with stakeholders to improve pedestrian W A in the centre. T H A R access in privately leased areas. »» Retain existing building heights to allow for diverse uses and small business. »» Integrate active frontages with future development and redevelopment to connect with the shopping centre and main pedestrian routes.

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Map 26: Proposed public domain improvements COMMUNITY LIVING PRECINCT

TUGGERANONG »» The community and living precinct incorporates RICHARDSON HOMESTEAD a range of community uses including child care, churches, the swim centre and the aged care facility. This area also incorporates some existing residential development. Some of these sites J O H N S O N D R I V E could be redeveloped in the future; however, it is preferable to retain the community use of these facilities whether they are in community or commercial land use zones in order to continue to provide much needed services to the community. T U »» The character of this precinct will need to G G continue to incorporate landscaping, particularly E R where the building is setback from the site A N O boundary. N G C RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES R E E TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY LIVING K PRECINCT

»» Allow for future community or recreation uses north of Tuggeranong Creek on part Block 8 Section 788 Calwell, to the east of the pedestrian pathway, to provide for future community uses. »» Plan to rezone Block 8 Section 788 Calwell to enable community uses to the east of the pedestrian pathway and retain the existing zoning (TZ2: Service Zone) to the west of the pedestrian pathway to retain and allow for W E the proposed State Emergency Services (SES) B B E facilities. Retain easement for public access W R through this site. E C R R E »» Connect these facilities to the broader E S S pedestrian and cycle network and the centre. T C R E E N »» Development in Section 788 Calwell provides

E T T passive surveillance and opportunities for access points to pedestrian walkways and open space. »» Incorporate access to part Block 8 Section 788 Calwell with the Clift Crescent intersection upgrade. »» Development along main pedestrian and cycle routes through the centre to enhance activity, LEGENDLEGEND visibility and passive surveillance. Existing key pedestrian routes Existing bus stops »» Continue to incorporate on-site car parking in ExistingImprove key pedestrian public routes domain Pedestrian crossing Proposed intersectionProposed tree coverage upgrade future development or redevelopment. ImprovePlayground pedestrian connections Pedestrian access Proposed treeExisting coverage tree coverage » Pedestrian crossing Existing tree coverage » Incorporate landscaping, particularly on sites Improved public domain Existing bus stops where the building is setback from the site Pedestrian access boundary. Proposed new playground Proposed intersection upgrade

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COMMUNITY LIVING PRECINCT »» Require new buildings or redevelopment fronting secondary active frontages, as shown in TUGGERANONG »» The community and living precinct incorporates RICHARDSON Map 22, to: HOMESTEAD a range of community uses including child care, »» be oriented towards the street and parking churches, the swim centre and the aged care areas and main pedestrian routes to provide facility. This area also incorporates some existing passive surveillance, and residential development. Some of these sites »» may be fronted by community facilities/ J O H N S O N D R I V E could be redeveloped in the future; however, shops/cafés. it is preferable to retain the community use of these facilities whether they are in community or commercial land use zones in order to RECREATION, COMMUNITY continue to provide much needed services to AND OPEN SPACE PRECINCT the community. The recreation, community and open space T U »» The character of this precinct will need to precinct provides recreation uses for the local area G G continue to incorporate landscaping, particularly E and the broader district. The playing fields will R where the building is setback from the site A retain their primary function as outside recreation N O boundary. areas and for schools as critical education N G infrastructure. C RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES R E TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY LIVING E RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES K PRECINCT TO ENHANCE THE RECREATION, »» Allow for future community or recreation uses COMMUNITY AND OPEN SPACE PRECINCT north of Tuggeranong Creek on part Block 8 »» Continue to promote the Calwell District Playing Section 788 Calwell, to the east of the pedestrian Fields as a sporting hub for the district. pathway, to provide for future community uses. »» Provide safe crossing points from Calwell District »» Plan to rezone Block 8 Section 788 Calwell Playing Fields to the centre and the surrounding area. to enable community uses to the east of the pedestrian pathway and retain the existing RECOMMENDED PUBLIC zoning (TZ2: Service Zone) to the west of the DOMAIN UPGRADES pedestrian pathway to retain and allow for W »» Connect the Calwell District Playing Fields to E the proposed State Emergency Services (SES) B B the shopping centre along Were Street with a E facilities. Retain easement for public access W R shared path. through this site. E C R R »» Create a shared path around the Calwell District E »» Connect these facilities to the broader E S S pedestrian and cycle network and the centre. Playing Fields for recreation use and for access. T C R E E N »» Development in Section 788 Calwell provides

E T T passive surveillance and opportunities for access points to pedestrian walkways and open space. »» Incorporate access to part Block 8 Section 788 Calwell with the Clift Crescent intersection upgrade. »» Development along main pedestrian and cycle LEGEND routes through the centre to enhance activity, visibility and passive surveillance. Existing key pedestrian routes Existing bus stops Improve public domain Proposed intersection upgrade »» Continue to incorporate on-site car parking in future development or redevelopment. Playground Proposed tree coverage » Pedestrian crossing Existing tree coverage » Incorporate landscaping, particularly on sites where the building is setback from the site Pedestrian access boundary.

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“IMPROVE THE PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLIST EXPERIENCE TO THE CENTRE FROM THE SURROUNDING AREAS”

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HERITAGE PRECINCT RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE The heritage precinct is heritage listed. It includes THE CENTRE’S PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE the Tuggeranong Homestead and enables activities CONNECTIONS such as community markets. The heritage precinct could better connect with the centre facilities, »» Create a pedestrian and cycle network to and parking and pedestrian and cycle connections. within the centre, providing safe and legible access for people of all ages and abilities. RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES »» Reinforce and connect existing pathways to build TO ENHANCE THE HERITAGE PRECINCT upon the existing pedestrian and cycle network. »» Improve pedestrian connections linking the »» All new pathways for pedestrians and cyclists to Tuggeranong Homestead precinct to the centre. be between 1.5–2m wide »» Improve connections across Johnson Drive for »» Integrate public transport with pedestrian/cyclist people using the bus services to provide a safe point routes in the centre. of connection for community market visitors. »» Provide visible, easy to navigate connections »» The Tuggeranong Homestead precinct is a through the surface car parks to improve safety historically significant precinct which could for pedestrians and cyclilsts. add to the character of the Calwell group »» Make the centre safer day and night for all users centre as well as broader Canberra. There is an by improving lighting and opportunities for opportunity to locate residential development passive surveillance. and/or short term accommodation in the centre »» Encourage active living to promote healthy living. to allow visitors to access destinations such as Active living is a way of life that values and integrates the Tuggeranong Homestead. physical activity into our everyday routines, helping »» Continue to promote awareness of this people lead healthier, more active lives. facility in the local and wider community »» Improve the pedestrian and cyclist experience through education programs such as the to the centre from the surrounding areas by Heritage Festival. connecting existing paths and allowing for more trees, seating and lighting along main RECOMMENDED PUBLIC pedestrian routes (Map 25). DOMAIN UPGRADES »» Provide high quality supportive infrastructure »» Integrate pedestrian/cycle connections such as water bubblers, seating and bicycle between the Tuggeranong Homestead, parking to encourage active travel. the bus stops and the centre. RECOMMENDED PLANNING POLICIES

5.6.2 PROVIDE SAFE »» Provide awnings/shelter along main CONNECTIONS WHICH pedestrian areas with any new development or ARE EASY TO NAVIGATE TO redevelopment. AND WITHIN THE CENTRE FOR PEDESTRIANS AND »» Integrate the government’s Active Travel CYCLISTS policy when planning for improvements to the pedestrian and cycle network. This includes Providing safe, connections for pedestrians and consideration for the proposed on-road cycling cyclists to the Calwell group centre will provide on Johnson Drive in future road upgrades. opportunities for people to participate in active »» Integrate the requirements of crime prevention travel and better connect to destinations in the through environmental design when centre. (Map 24) implementing upgrades to pedestrian pathways and public spaces.

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RECOMMENDED PUBLIC »» Zebra crossing to the shopping centre to DOMAIN UPGRADES be raised and pedestrian entry to the shopping centre to be widened to prioritise pedestrians »» Reinforce the existing north–south pedestrian and cyclists. and cycling network to and through the centre and provide connections to enable 5.6.3 PROVIDE A WELL- east–west connections to and through the centre. CONNECTED AND »» Provide safe crossing points for pedestrians and CONVENIENT CENTRE FOR cyclists across Were Street and Webber Street to VEHICULAR ACCESS AND the centre. CAR PARKING »» Encourage the use of the Park and Ride facility »» The centre is convenient in part because of its by integrating it with the main pedestrian/cycling location adjacent to the major arterial road routes in the centre. network and the amount of surface car parking »» Integrate pedestrian/cycle connections across surrounding the centre which services the Johnson Drive to the Tuggeranong Homestead, centre. However, the existing layout of parking the bus stops and the centre. also impacts on pedestrian and cyclist access »» Improve the lighting of underpasses and safety. For the centre to be pedestrian near the centre. and cycling friendly and efficient and safe for »» Provide safe pedestrian access for Richardson vehicles, it is critical to manage the parking and residents across Johnson Drive. traffic movement effectively. »» Formalise the desire lines, or dirt tracks, connecting the Calwell District Playing Fields RECOMMENDATIONS AND to the shopping centre along Were Street and OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE A WELL- behind the aged care facility through the urban CONNECTED CENTRE FOR VEHICULAR open space area as shown on Map 25. ACCESS AND PARKING »» Create a shared path around the Calwell District »» Reduce potential for conflict between vehicles, Playing Fields for recreational use for all users pedestrians and cyclists at the entry to the and to improve access to the centre. centre and in the adjoining streets and car »» Connect the district playing fields with parking aisles. proposed upgrades for the intersection on »» Slow the speed of vehicles around pedestrian Clift Crescent and Johnson Drive through the areas and public places. shared path network. »» Ensure pedestrian crossings are not next to »» Create safe access for pedestrians and cyclists loading zones or driveways. from the shopping centre to the commercial »» Retain the loading dock access and limit access services precinct. for large transport in pedestrian areas. »» Provide directional signage in the centre »» Manage car parking to ensure the centre is to key destinations. efficient and accessible. »» Provide seating along main pedestrian routes »» Consider potential locations for electric vehicle and in public places. public infrastructure to support the low emission »» Improve safety in the centre by ensuring vehicle strategy and encourage alternative sufficient lighting along main pedestrian and transport use. cycle routes, at bus stops and the Park and Ride. »» Ensure the legibility of pedestrian and cycle »» Provide locations for bicycle parking that are access through the surface car parking. close to bus stops, community use and retail including the eastern entry to the centre. »» Improve gradients of pathway crossings to the shopping centre from the surrounding carparks.

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»» Zebra crossing to the shopping centre to be raised and pedestrian entry to the shopping centre to be widened to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists.

5.6.3 PROVIDE A WELL- CONNECTED AND CONVENIENT CENTRE FOR VEHICULAR ACCESS AND CAR PARKING

»» The centre is convenient in part because of its location adjacent to the major arterial road network and the amount of surface car parking surrounding the centre which services the centre. However, the existing layout of parking also impacts on pedestrian and cyclist access and safety. For the centre to be pedestrian and cycling friendly and efficient and safe for vehicles, it is critical to manage the parking and traffic movement effectively.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE A WELL- CONNECTED CENTRE FOR VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING

»» Reduce potential for conflict between vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists at the entry to the centre and in the adjoining streets and car parking aisles. »» Slow the speed of vehicles around pedestrian Artists impression of the public domain including play spaces for children. areas and public places. »» Ensure pedestrian crossings are not next to loading zones or driveways. RECOMMENDED PLANNING POLICIES RECOMMENDED PUBLIC » DOMAIN UPGRADES » Retain the loading dock access and limit access »» Ensure any changes to vehicle intersections are for large transport in pedestrian areas. integrated with broader traffic movement and »» Retain short-term parking close to the centre »» Manage car parking to ensure the centre is safety regulations. and locate long-term parking away from efficient and accessible. »» Integrate pedestrian and cycle access with future the commercial core through re-signing of »» Consider potential locations for electric vehicle vehicle intersection planning. parking areas. public infrastructure to support the low emission »» Require new development and redevelopment »» Provide sufficient accessible car parking next to vehicle strategy and encourage alternative to provide car parking on site. the shopping centre and other destinations in transport use. the centre. »» Generally retain surface car parking in the centre » » Ensure the legibility of pedestrian and cycle for convenience and access. »» Allow for motorcycle and scooter parking next to access through the surface car parking. shops and services.

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Map 27: Proposed public domain improvements (detailed) RECOMMENDED FURTHER STUDIES

»» A detailed traffic operation study with consideration for pedestrians and cyclists for the CALWELL SHOPPING CENTRE intersections on Were Street and the entry and exit areas to the shopping centre, the southern parking aisle and the service station. »» A detailed parking study that investigates the BISTRO centre’s parking including parking in front of the CARPARK CARPARK centre and between the Calwell Club and the Park and Ride.

N G A »» A detailed parking study that investigates the P A R K I I S L E R N H E parking for the Calwell District Playing Fields U T S O with consideration for access to existing parking in the surrounding areas. W E B B E R C R 5.6.4 ENHANCE AND ACTIVATE E S C THE PUBLIC DOMAIN E N T »» Encourage a high quality public domain that contributes positively to the streets and places in the centre. To provide a pedestrian-friendly LEGEND environment and create opportunities for people to meet and socialise, it is essential to activate

Improve pedestrian connections Existing bus stops Improve pedestrian crossing the public domain (Map 26 and 27).

Improve public domain Proposed tree coverage RECOMMENDATIONS AND Proposed new playground Existing tree coverage OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE CENTRE’S PUBLIC DOMAIN »» Consider proposed intersection upgrades for »» Establish the southern curved car parking aisle pedestrian, cyclist and vehicular access and next to the centre as a low-speed zone (20 km »» Strengthen the main pedestrian and cycle routes safety at: per hour) that better provides for pedestrians into and through the centre and connect to public places. »» Johnson Drive and Were Street and cyclists and improves the safety for all users including motorists. »» Plan for active frontages to maximise activities in »» Were Street and Webber Crescent, and »» Allow for the enhancement of the public public areas. »» Clift Crescent and Johnson Drive (to provide domain whilst maintaining the through traffic »» Create an environment that includes a play access to Calwell part Block 8 Section 788 in the southern parking aisle and minimising the space for children of all ages. Collocating playing Calwell and improve access for Richardson loss of car parking. spaces with active shop fronts, including cafés residents). will provide passive surveillance to these areas. »» Retain a low-speed zone (40 km per hour) »» Encourage appropriate uses next to the public on Webber Crescent to better provide for space and play areas that do not detract from pedestrians and cyclists. the safety and amenity of these areas. »» Incorporate at grade treatment to the entry and exit of the one-way southern parking aisle. Narrow the entry and retain one lane to slow traffic and indicate an area of higher pedestrian activity.

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RECOMMENDED FURTHER STUDIES »» Design the public spaces to encourage temporary uses, such as markets, that activate »» A detailed traffic operation study with the public areas and main pedestrian routes. consideration for pedestrians and cyclists for the »» Consider linking events in the public spaces with CALWELL SHOPPING CENTRE intersections on Were Street and the entry and other activities in the area such as the district exit areas to the shopping centre, the southern playing fields, community markets and schools. parking aisle and the service station. »» Work with the community and local business »» A detailed parking study that investigates the groups to improve the centre’s public spaces, centre’s parking including parking in front of the BISTRO landscaping and street character to improve the CARPARK CARPARK centre and between the Calwell Club and the public domain and the centre’s sustainability. Park and Ride.

N G A »» A detailed parking study that investigates the RECOMMENDED PLANNING POLICIES P A R K I I S L E R N H E parking for the Calwell District Playing Fields U T »» Encourage active frontages at the ground floor S O with consideration for access to existing parking adjacent to public meeting places, play areas in the surrounding areas. W and main pedestrian routes. Active uses will E B B E provide passive surveillance to these areas. R C R 5.6.4 ENHANCE AND ACTIVATE E S »» Ensure upper floors in new development or C THE PUBLIC DOMAIN E N redevelopment have balconies overlooking T »» Encourage a high quality public domain that public spaces for passive surveillance and contributes positively to the streets and places provide a ‘human scale’ to the height and in the centre. To provide a pedestrian-friendly massing of the building. environment and create opportunities for people »» Ensure new development or redevelopment to meet and socialise, it is essential to activate is designed to prioritise amenity in the public the public domain (Map 26 and 27). domain by activating public spaces and prioritising pedestrian movement. RECOMMENDATIONS AND »» Provide new planning guidelines to ensure any OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE development or redevelopment minimises CENTRE’S PUBLIC DOMAIN overshadowing to public places and sets back taller buildings to reduce visible bulk and scale. »» Strengthen the main pedestrian and cycle routes into and through the centre and connect to public places. »» Plan for active frontages to maximise activities in public areas. »» Create an environment that includes a play space for children of all ages. Collocating playing spaces with active shop fronts, including cafés will provide passive surveillance to these areas. »» Encourage appropriate uses next to the public space and play areas that do not detract from the safety and amenity of these areas.

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RECOMMENDED PUBLIC »» protecting play areas from vehicular traffic DOMAIN UPGRADES »» slowing traffic along the southern parking aisle »» ensuring visibility for traffic safety »» Improve the design of the existing public domain to incorporate a range of play spaces, shade »» locating short-term car parking adjacent to the trees, shade structures and seating. shopping centre and long-term car parking at the periphery, and »» Upgrade public domain elements connecting pathways and public spaces to incorporate »» ensuring sufficient strategically placed lighting, signage, rubbish bins, level pavement accessible car parking in the vicinity. and landscaping. »» Enhance the public domain outside the main »» Ensure public domain and play areas are safe shopping centre entry with trees and seating and allow for good passive surveillance. when the playground is relocated to the south east part of the centre. »» Encourage uses with active frontages on the south side of the shopping centre facing onto public spaces. RECOMMENDED FURTHER STUDIES »» Improve linkages from public spaces and the »» Provide a detailed study that further investigates main pedestrian routes to key destinations. improvements to the public domain and to »» Plan for lighting in the design of the public pedestrian and cycle routes to provide quality spaces that provides a consistent, functional and public spaces and encourage active travel. safe public domain. »» Create a pedestrian-friendly and child-friendly 5.6.5 IMPROVE THE CENTRE’S public space to the south-east of the shopping SUSTAINABILITY centre with uses such as cafés fronting onto THROUGH THE DESIGN this space. OF BUILDINGS, THE »» In planning this area, consider: PUBLIC DOMAIN AND »» solar access to play spaces and seating THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT »» shops and businesses having active frontages on to this area »» The sustainability of the centre requires »» expanding partway into adjacent car parking an integrated approach to meet social, to allow for the co-location of play areas, cafés environmental and economic goals. Improving and landscaping in the public domain sustainability will enhance the centre’s viability, the natural and built environment and the »» linking play areas to main pedestrian community. and cycle routes

“IMPROVE...PUBLIC DOMAIN TO INCORPORATE A RANGE OF PLAY SPACES, SHADE TREES, SHADE STRUCTURES AND SEATING.”

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RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE “IMPROVING SUSTAINABILITY OF THE CENTRE: SUSTAINABILITY »» Through new development and redevelopment, provide the opportunity to improve the overall WILL ENHANCE sustainability of the centre. Design new buildings THE CENTRE’S and additions to provide access to sunlight and incorporate means for cross ventilation. VIABILITY, THE Consider the use of alternative energy systems in new development and redevelopment. NATURAL AND BUILT »» Consider potential locations for electric vehicle ENVIRONMENT AND public infrastructure to support the low emission vehicle strategy and encourage the use of THE COMMUNITY.” renewable energy sources. »» Prioritise landscaping improvements along main »» Incorporate WSUD initiatives to improve the pedestrian and cycling routes and in public places. centre’s sustainability including the reuse of stormwater from the car wash »» Retain and enhance corridors of green space to water the landscape infrastructure in the and tree plantings to connect to the wider open public domain. space network and provide connections for wildlife and people. »» Incorporate underground water tanks to collect stormwater run-off from the centre’s roofs in »» Consider sustainable measures, such as a swale new development or redevelopment including in the stormwater easement adjacent the Calwell Blocks 12 and 41 Section 787 Calwell to water District Playing Fields to potentially improve the landscape infrastructure in the public local water quality in the future. domain. »» Incorporate porous paving to capture stormwater run-off around trees and landscaping. »» Plan for capacity for deep-rooted planting and include tree pits with new plantings to ensure longevity of the landscape in the public spaces. »» Utilise lighter coloured pavement materials in the public domain and utilise light coloured roofing material in new development and redevelopment to reduce urban heat gain. »» Allow for future changes of use or circumstances to meet community needs through flexible planning for new development and redevelopment. »» Enhance living (green) infrastructure to provide shade to public areas and improve the microclimate of the centre.

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»» Retain and enhance green corridors along the Tuggeranong Creek easement to allow for wildlife connections through the suburbs. »» Ensure tree plantings are within 100 metres of each other to allow for wildlife connectivity. »» Investigate opportunities for community gardens near the centre that allow people who live and work in the area to produce food and be active and healthy in the community. »» Integrate water quality initiatives with policy objectives from the AP2: A New Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for the ACT (2012). »» Ensure heritage consideration and approval for all future water quality initiatives that could impact on heritage areas or precincts. »» Ensure development above the ground floor has openable windows to allow for cross ventilation in residential apartments and office premises and provides interest along the facade. »» Ensure upper storeys include balconies and have orientation for solar access.

RECOMMENDED PUBLIC DOMAIN UPGRADES

»» Plant trees and landscape along main pedestrian and cycling routes and public areas to provide shade and improve the microclimate. »» Plan for landscaping in sites where buildings are set back from the block boundary. »» Incorporate trees as markers to the entry and exit of the southern parking aisle and locate trees in surface parking areas to provide shade and to mitigate against heat island effects. CHAPTER 6 - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

6. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION Calwell Group Centre Master Plan

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BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OPPORTUNITIES IDENTIFIED WITHIN THE MASTER PLAN.

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6. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

6.1 THE PROCESS 6.3 LAND RELEASE/ OF CHANGE POSSIBLE

Implementation of this master plan can be through: REDEVELOPMENT There are no sites currently nominated for land »» a Territory Plan variation, including a revised release on the ACT Government’s Indicative Land precinct code for the centre Release Program in Calwell. »» sale of Territory-owned land, otherwise known as land release Map 28 illustrates a possible development and »» public domain upgrades redevelopment sequence beyond that outlined in the Indicative Land Release Program and includes »» commercial opportunities, and currently leased sites. This proposed sequence »» further studies. could vary as circumstances and needs change for Implementation of the master plan will be the centre. A Territory Plan variation to part Block 8 progressive over the longer term as implementation Section 788 would also be necessary as outlined in is dependent on investment decisions by private the master plan. business, land availability and capital works funding for public domain upgrades from the ACT 6.4 PUBLIC DOMAIN Government. The ways the master plan can be UPGRADES implemented are described in more detail below. Infrastructure and public space improvements 6.2 TERRITORY PLAN are required to realise the vision and some of the strategies of this master plan. There are VARIATION opportunities for the private sector to contribute to A variation to the Territory Plan to revise the the public domain through partnerships with the existing Calwell Precinct Code will realise some of government or as part of off-site works. the planning policy recommendations outlined by Works undertaken by the ACT Government the master plan. The precinct code will provide the will involve further investigations by various opportunity for the building heights, setbacks and government agencies and funding consideration land uses outlined in the master plan to be realised through future government budget processes. as development and redevelopment occurs. Public domain upgrades undertaken by the There will be opportunity for the community to ACT Government are based on a number of provide feedback on the precinct code through a considerations including population growth, the separate community engagement process. age of existing assets and infrastructure and the wider budget context within the Territory.

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OPPORTUNITIES Potential further studies are detailed below. Business, commercial developers and the wider community are responsible for taking advantage of 6.6.1 DETAILED TRANSPORT opportunities identified within the master plan. OPERATIONS STUDY A number of changes indicated in the master plan Complete a detailed transport operations study are on existing developed sites or require substantial with consideration for pedestrians and cyclists investment. Therefore, implementation of the master LEGEND for the intersections on Johnson Drive and Clift plan will be progressive over the longer term as 1 Stage 1 Crescent, Johnson Drive and Were Street, Were investment opportunities are realised. 2 Stage 2 Street and Webber Crescent and the entry and exit 3 Stage 3 areas to the shopping centre, the southern parking aisle and the service station to inform proposed intersection upgrades and to improve the traffic flow in the centre for all users including pedestrians and cyclists.

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Prepare a detailed parking study that investigates “WORK the centre’s parking including parking in front of the shopping centre and the parking between the WITH LOCAL Calwell Club and the Park and Ride. Also investigate COMMUNITY pedestrian and cyclist connections through this car parking to improve the safety and navigation GROUPS TO through these areas for pedestrians and cyclists. IMPROVE 6.6.2 PUBLIC DOMAIN, PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE PUBLIC SPACES, UPGRADES - FEASIBILITY LANDSCAPING, Prepare a feasibility study that further investigates AND STREET improvements to the public domain with a co-located playground to the south east of the CHARACTER centre as identified in this master plan. This includes assessment for the public domain in front FOR A MORE of the shopping centre and improvements to the SUSTAINABLE pedestrian and cycle routes to provide quality public spaces that encourages more people to walk CENTRE.” and cycle to the centre.

6.6.3 ACCESS AND CONNECTIVITY TO THE CALWELL DISTRICT PLAYING FIELDS

Prepare a feasibility study which investigates improvements to connections from the Calwell District Playing Fields to the wider pedestrian and cycle network including the surrounding suburbs.

Prepare a feasibility study that considers access and parking to support the function of the Calwell District Playing Fields.

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7. ENDNOTES

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Estimated Resident Population (cat.3218.0)

2. ABS Estimated Resident Population (cat.3101.0)

3. ‘ACT Population Projections: 2012-02’ ACT Government 2013

4. ABS Estimated Resident Population (cat. 3218.0)

5. ABS Estimated Resident Population (cat. 3218.0)

6. ABS Estimated Resident Population (cat. 3218.0)

7. ‘ACT District and Suburb Resident Population Estimates to 2031’, ACT Government 2016

8. ABS Population by Age and Sex, Regions of Australia (cat. 3235)

9. ABS Population by Age and Sex, Regions of Australia (cat.3235)

10. ABS 2011 Census of Population and Housing

11. ABS Estimated Resident Population (cat 3218.0)

12. ACT Government, Environment and Planning Directorate, 2015

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