PUTNEY PARK Plan of Management Adopted 11 October 2011 DOCUMENT CONTROL ISSUE NAME ISSUE DATE PURPOSE Internal Review January 2011 Internal Review and NSW Land and Property Management Authority Review Public Exhibition May 2011 For public exhibition For Adoption September 2011 Presented to Council for adoption with all changes highlighted ADOPTED 11 October 2011 Adopted at the Council Meeting, 11 October 2011 PUTNEY PARK Plan of Management Putney Park will provide passive recreation opportunities within a natural landscape setting. Through the provision of playgrounds, walking trails and parklands facilities, Putney Park will be a place where the Ryde Community and visitors to Ryde can enjoy cultural and recreation activities in a safe and accessible environment. The Park will cater for diverse recreation and leisure needs of the community while preserving the interrelationship between the Parramatta River foreshore and the parklands. Prepared By Prepared By: City of Ryde Open Space, Community Life 1 Devlin Street RYDE NSW 2112 tel: (02) 9952 8222 fax: (02) 9952 8070 Email: [email protected] www.ryde.nsw.gov.au This page has been intentionally left blank PUTNEY PARK PLAN OF MANAGEMENT City of Ryde Executive Summary Background Putney Park is a regional park and a highly valued area of foreshore open space located in Putney. The Park is a combination of Crown Land, managed under the Crown Lands Act 1989 and Community Land, managed under the Local Government Act 1993. It is zoned specifically for open space / recreation in the Ryde Planning Scheme Ordinance. Adjoing the boundary of Putney Park is the Mortlake Punt Ferry that is a vehicular ferry connecting Putney and Mortlake across the Parramatta River. This Plan of Management has been prepared under the requirements of the Crown Lands Act 1989 and the Local Government Act 1993. Pursuant to Section 112 of the Crown Lands Act 1989, City of Ryde as Trust Manager of the Park notified the Minister of its intention to prepare a draft plan of management for Reserves 100005 and 500341, which makes up approximately 14% of the Park. The Minister consented to the preparation of the Draft Plan of Management. Accordingly, this plan of management satisfies the requirements for content and process in preparing a Plan of Management under Part 5, Division 6 of the Crown Lands Act 1989 and Section 38 of the Local Government Act 1993. The Putney Park Plan of Management has been prepared to guide the future development and management of the Park in response to the needs and values of the local community and the users of the Park. When adopted by Council and the New South Wales Land and Property Management Authority (LPMA), this plan of management will replace the current generic plan applicable to Putney Park. Preparation of this Plan of Management involved consultation with stakeholders and with the community at an open day in August 2009. This Plan of Management provides a strategic planning and sustainable management framework to conserve the Parks natural, cultural and indigenous resources; and to promote public recreation, leisure and tourism. Management actions are recommended to meet current and future demands of Park users. Management actions outlined in Part 6 will improve the quality of the park, respond to the needs of the community, satisfy management objectives and reinforce the values of the Park. Adopted 11 October 2011 5 PUTNEY PARK PLAN OF MANAGEMENT City of Ryde Current Status of Putney Park Site Name Putney Park Location Pellisier Road, Putney. Adjacent landuses Low density residential Land parcels Refer to Table 2.2 Area (ha) 8.8 ha Ownership Crown and City of Ryde. Management City of Ryde (including the care, control and management of the Crown Land as Trust Manager) Public purpose of Public Recreation Crown reserve Land Classification Community Land (under Local Govt Act) Zoning under the Ryde RE1 and E2 LEP 2010 Catchment Regional Physical • Aspect: Northern foreshore to the Parramatta River. characteristics • Topography: Putney Park can be divided into two sections according to its topography. Between the two large grassed sections of the Park is a steep slope and in some locations there is an exposed rock outcrop. The slope in some places is eroded to the rock shelf. To the south, naturally occurring rock outcrops are the interface with the River. • Soils: The main soil type for Putney Park is clay and clay loam because of the shale bedrock and a mixed soil profile from River reclamation and fill. • Drainage: The foreshore area is at the base of the slope with the ridge running along Pellisier Road. During high tides, the height of the sea wall is inadequate and river water flows over the lower grassed area resulting in an unusable area during higher tides and poor grass health. Flora and fauna • Flora: The Park is a large formal park with a mixture of native and exotic plant species. The topography of the Park slopes towards the west, towards the Parramatta River and the slopes of the Park are interrupted with sandstone outcrops which retains patches of remnant bushland. The original vegetation community of Putney park may have been Western Sandstone Gully Forest. • Fauna: Small mammals such as possums and a variety of land and water birds. Visual elements • Putney Park occupies a significant area along the Parramatta River with a foreshore length of the Park approximately 720 metres. • Its location on the eastern face of Kissing Point Bay provides significant views across the River and towards the west. • The Park is also visible from the surrounding foreshore areas including Kissing Point Park, Rivendell ad Mortlake Pint. • Key visual elements: Park-like setting focused on the water edge and mangrove edges and views into the reserve from surrounding river foreshores and residential areas. Access • Access to the Park is achieved via walking, cycling (on bike route), private vehicle and or public transport (bus). • There is a limited network of formal and informal pedestrian pathways, and car parks in the Park. • There is limited access for people with mobility impairment. Assets and condition • Pathways - Fair • Sea Wall - Fair • Park Building - Fair / Good • Park Furniture - Fair • Playground - Good Recent improvements • Playground equipment installed, including water play area. • New park building constructed at the northern end of the Park. Existing uses • Informal recreation including walking, viewing the River, fitness training, picnic and BBQ, and playground. • Private and community events, such as wedding receptions and corporate picnics and Christmas Parties. Adopted 11 October 2011 6 Morrison Road Charles Street Pellisier Road Putney Park Executive Summary: Location Map PUTNEY park PLAN OF MANAGEMENT PUTNEY PARK PLAN OF MANAGEMENT City of Ryde Current Status of Putney Park Existing Lease / 55a Pellisier Road - lease of residence adjoining the Park Licences Event / Booking Bookings through City of Ryde Council as Owner and Trust Manager Management Maintenance • Park quality: grass mowing, garden bed maintenance, rubbish collection • Built structures: Line marking in car parks, repairing lighting, bollards and barbecues, path condition, sea wall maintenance • Toilets: maintenance, repairs and cleaning • Playgrounds: safety inspections, repairs, water quality management Basis for Management Putney Park comprises of both Crown Land (Reserves (R) 500341 and 100005 for public recreation), Operational Land and Community Land and accordingly the provisions of the Crown Lands Act 1989 and Section 38 of the Local Government Act 1993 apply. Care control and management of R500341 and 100005 is the responsibility of the City of Ryde as Trust Manager. Other key relevant legislation includes State and Regional Planning Policies (Sydney Regional Environmental Plan – Sydney Harbour Catchment 2005), and the Ryde Planning Scheme Ordinance under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Other legislation such as the Companion Animals Act and Disability Discrimination Act apply to management of the Park. The local planning framework is governed by the current City of Ryde Management Plan, the Ryde LEP 2010 and the Ryde Development Control Plan. Council’s strategic plans such as Parks on Track for People 2025, accessibility and social plans, and cultural initiatives also influence planning and management of the Park. Vision for Putney Park The vision for the Putney Park is: Putney Park will provide passive recreation opportunities in a predominantly natural landscape setting. Through the provision of playgrounds, walking trails and parklands facilities, Putney Park will be a place where the Ryde Community and visitors to Ryde can enjoy cultural and recreation activities in a safe and accessible environment. The Park will cater for diverse recreation and leisure needs of the community while preserving the interrelationship between the Parramatta River foreshore and the parklands. Adopted 11 October 2011 8 PUTNEY PARK PLAN OF MANAGEMENT City of Ryde Values and Roles Community values of the Park are related to the recreation, sports, open space and landscape, environmental, cultural and access and linkages. The key roles are summaries in the table below VALUE ROLE Leisure and • A regional parkland that provides recreation and leisure opportunities for the local Recreation community and visitors to the City of Ryde. • A place that offers recreation for men and women of all ages including: - A place for children and young people to play informally and a place for unique play opportunities such as the water play area and the large slide. - A park where families can play, picnic and relax. - A place for the community to exercise with safe and sealed walking paths and ancillary facilities, such as seating, shade, bubblers etc. - Opportunities for families, workers and groups to enjoy leisure time. - A park that is accessible to people of all abilities. • A foreshore park that provides opportunities for the community to view and access the Parramatta River and to enjoy the river foreshore surrounds. • A destination park on the Ryde River Walk that is connected by pathways, both pedestrian and shared, to surrounding parks and community assets.