East Creek Linear Corridor DISTRICT RECREATION PARK IMPROVEMENTS TOOWOOMBA WATERBIRD HABITAT

MAY 2020 Document No.

620.13412 East Creek Linear Corridor

East Creek Corridor District Recreation Park Improvement Project Provision of Consultancy Services Request for Off er (Quote) - RF004987 Reference No: VP157702

Revision History

Revision Revision Date Details Authorised by

001 24 April 2020 Toowoomba Regional Council Draft for Review Dean Butcher

002 27 April 2020 Toowoomba Regional Council Draft for Review Dean Butcher

003 18 May 2020 Toowoomba Regional Council Final Dean Butcher

004 22 May 2020 Toowoomba Regional Council Final Dean Butcher

005 29 May 2020 Toowoomba Regional Council Final Dean Butcher

Client Toowoomba Regional Council Ingrid Steinhardt

Prepared by SLR Consulting (Pty Ltd)

Level 2 15 Astor Terrace, Spring Hill QLD 4000

PO Box 26, Spring Hill QLD 4004 Australia

Phone +61 7 3858 4815

www.slrconsulting.com

II East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council East Creek Corridor DISTRICT RECREATION PARK IMPROVEMENTS TOOWOOMBA WATERBIRD HABITAT MASTER PLAN

1.0 Introduction 02

2.0 Community Engagement Round 1 04

3.0 Site Analysis 06

4.0 Preliminary Design Development 08

5.0 Community Engagement Round 2 11

6.0 Master Plan 12

7.0 Materials and Finishes 17

8.0 Planting Palette 20

9.0 Priority Elements / Staging 24

Appendix Costing 25

Image: Waterbird Habitat © SLR Consulting Disclaimer: This master plan is a high level, yet aspirational, concept style document and it’s important to note that the identification of potential future infrastructure and improvements in no way confirms funding has been or will be allocated. 1.0 Introduction

SLR Consulting was commissioned by Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) in September 2019 to assist with the East Creek Corridor Recreation Park in defi ning improvements across a series of parks that would help it meet the Desired Standards of Service (DSS) under the Open Space Strategy (OSS)

A Gap Analysis of the existing linear corridor embellishment standards against the DSS was required to comprehensively outline what the shortfalls were and typically where they occurred along the corridor. Recommendations would then be suggested and prioritised to assist TRC in meeting current and future needs of the community with regards to open space standards.

A component of the brief involved further development of individual park master plans for three key park areas within or in close proximity to the East Creek Corridor. These park areas included:

• Emmerson Park

• Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat • Lake Annand Park

These park areas were identifi ed as providing the best opportunities to accommodate DSS requirements for District Park facilities to meet the DSS gaps for the East Creek linear corridor within the East Toowoomba, Rangeville, South Toowoomba and Centenary Heights catchment areas. Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat is located within the East Creek Corridor Parklands and is approximately 8.2Ha in size. It provides a valuable habitat and recreational area not only within the corridor but within the City of Toowoomba. The 3 Lakes and areas of native vegetation provide habitat for a range of terrestrial and water-based fauna species. It also provides a range of informal and low-key recreational opportunities focused around the ecological and aesthetic values of the habitat area.

The internal facilities of the Waterbird Habitat are not the main focus of the site and could be considered to provide a basic level of amenity. Given its focus on local environmental values that are unique in the area, it was considered important to endeavour to make the park more accessible whilst maintaining ecological values and a place where the local community values the tranquillity of the spaces in contrast to the more active focus of adjoining parks in the corridor.

The OSS references the intent to protect and enhance existing ecological corridors and increase biodiversity within the urban environment.

Image: Waterbird Habitat © SLR Consulting

02 East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council Location and Context

1 2 Toowoomba Queens 3 Park East 4 6 Toowoomba

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8 South Toowoomba 9

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11 Rangeville

Centenary 12 Heights 13

Waterbird Habitat Image: Waterbird Habitat © SLR Consulting 14 Waterbird Habitat is located on the western 1. Cathro Park 13. Emmerson Park 15 2. Chalk Drive Skate Park 14. Waterbird Habitat edge of the suburb of Rangeville and is one 3. East Creek Park 1 15. Ballin Park 21 of the larger open space areas within the 4. Vera Lacaze Park 16. Story Farm Park North 16 East Creek Linear Park Corridor. 5. East Creek Park 2 17. Story Farm Park South Kearneys 17 6. Mothers Memorial Garden 18. Maggie Park 18 Springs 7. East Creek Park 3 19. Ramsay Street Detention Basin 19 Middle 8. East Creek Park 4 20. Ethan Street Park Ridge

9. Lake Annand Park 21. Middle Ridge Park 20 10. Joseph J Leadbetter Park 22. Menzies Street Park 11. East Creek Triangle 23. Centenary Heights High School 22 12. Garnet Lehmann Park

East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council 03 2 . 0 Community Engagement Round 1

“Have Your Say” was undertaken by Council in September 2019 with the aim of receiving feedback and input from the community on a series of questions and suggestions for Waterbird Habitat.

The consultation for Waterbird Habitat was undertaken in parallel with Emmerson Park as part of the East Creek Corridor District Park Improvements Project. As well as gathering data on the general age groups of those providing feedback the survey aimed to gain insight through community response of those elements most needed in these 2 parks as well as the preferences for possible location and types of embellishments.

HAVE YOUR SAY Image: Waterbird Habitat © SLR Consulting 954 Visits to the Webpage

Have your say 200 Visits to the Survey Most Wanted Recreational Improvements Toowoomba Regional Council is planning to upgrade Emmerson Park in Centenary Heights and provide additional improvements to the Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat in Rangeville.

Please complete this survey to tell us what you love about these spaces, how you currently use them and what can be improved.

Please return completed surveys to Council by Sunday 29 September 2019 by emailing [email protected], mailing Toowoomba Regional Council, Attn. Emmerson Park and the Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat, PO Box 3021, Toowoomba QLD, 4350 or to a Council customer service centre in your local community. You can also complete the survey online by going to yoursay.tr.qld.gov.au/east- creek-parklands. Waterbird Habitat

Your details Please provide your details to receive project updates. 66 RESPONSES

Name: Phone: 80% SeaƟ ng OpƟ ons Email: 18-24 Years 8%

1) What is your age group: 5-11 years 35-44 years 75-84 years 12-17 years 45-54 years 85+ years 24-34 Years 32% AddiƟ onal Looped

18-24 years 55-64 years Prefer not to disclose 77%

25-34 years 65-74 years Walking Paths 35-44 Years 16% 2) Which city of township do you live closest to?

3) Which park(s) would you like to provide feedback on? 45-54 Years 18% 73% InterpreƟ ve Emmerson Park (go to question 4) The Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat (go to question 39)

55-64 Years 18% InformaƟ on Emmerson Park

4) What do you like most about Emmerson Park? 65-74 Years 4% 58% Nature Based 75-84 Years 4% Learning Play

5) What do you like least about Emmerson Park?

Image: Page from the Community Consultation Survey

04 East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council Waterbird Habitat - Community Feedback Analysis

General Statistics from Feedback Positive Elements Suggested Additions or Changes (based on the number of responses to a specifi c questions) (generally in order of priority) • People preferred the park for its serenity The lower part of Garnet Lehmann Park (identifi ed as area 4) was and nature values 1. Wayfi nding, Entry and Interpretive Signage taken into consideration for survey feedback to determine if the 2. Bicycle Racks element of ‘play’ is preferred outside of the Toowoomba Waterbird • Retain the park in its current state Habitat park area. 3. Picnic Facilities - shelters, settings, bubbler, signage • Walkability is highly regarded 4. New Mackenzie Street Footpath • 80% of respondents strongly agreed/ agreed with the addition • Unique park within context of Toowoomba 5. Formalisation of Mackenzie Street on-street car parking of Seating Options as a potential improvement in either 6. Main pedestrian path lighting and shade planting areas 1 or 2. • Shading 7. Waterbird Drive Linking Element - path, shelter, picnic setting, • 77% of respondents strongly agreed/ agreed with the addition of • Birdlife seating, lighting, signage, planting and bubbler Looped Walking Paths as a potential improvement in area 2 • Vegetation across the site 8. Mackenzie and Alderley Street Entry Upgrades • 73% of respondents strongly agreed/ agreed with the addition of - Fencing, lighting, paths Interpretive Information as a potential improvement in either areas 1or 2 Negative Elements 9. Mackenzie Street path lighting • 73% of respondents strongly agreed/ agreed with the addition of • Presence of Ibis 10. Waterbird Drive Interpretive Signage Nature Themed Play as a potential improvement in either • Perimeter Fence stopping people from getting in areas 1 or 4 Individual requirements • 58% of respondents strongly agreed/ agreed with the addition of • The park is under-utilised Nature-themed interpretive play/ learning Toddler/ Junior Play as a potential improvement in area 4 • • More native planting around lakes • 47% of respondents strongly agreed/ agreed with the addition of • Smell associated with the birds All Abilities Play as a potential improvement in area 4 • Lack of seating and facilities ALDERLEY STREET • 44% of respondents strongly agreed/ agreed with the addition of 4 Exercise Equipment as a potential improvement in either • Condition of toilets areas 3 or 4 • Accessibility to many areas of the park There were a number of requests for the ability to be able to walk dogs through the Waterbird Habitat. As this does not comply with the overall • Need more shade in some areas intent to protect and enhance wildlife it was considered that this was MACKENZIE STREET • Poor condition of some paths 1 not an appropriate use.

ABERDEEN STREET A request for BBQ’s within the park was noted. However, given the focus for this park area is on habitat values and experiencing nature, the inclusion of a BBQ is considered inappropriate and can be more easily accommodated in neighbouring district park areas. The attraction of some wildlife to food prepared at BBQ’s could also 2 diminish the natural elements of the park and exacerbate the issues concerning Ibis.

WATERBIRD DRIVE 3

Image: Areas defi ned by TRC for initial community feedback

East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council 05 3 . 0 Site Analysis

Part of Parkland Recommendations Plan - Park Nodes and ConnectionsRefer to East Creek Corridor, District recreation Improvements Project Gap Analysis.

Although currently part of the East Creek Linear Park Corridor, it was recognised in the District Recreational Improvements Gap Analysis Project that improved access and wayfi nding to Waterbird Habitat was an important factor in encouraging the community to use the open space area. Although primarily focused around environmental and habitat values, the facilities within the site were considered not to meet the standards of a District level linear park and therefore upgrades to facilities and amenities were required (nodes and linking elements) Legend

Existing East Creek Corridor Site Area Major Park Areas in close proximity to East Creek Corridor RANGEVILLE

District Node (New)

District Node (Upgraded)

GARNET District Node (Existing) LEHMANN PARK WATERBIRD HABITAT

EAST CREEK MACKENZIE STREET Local Node (Upgraded) TRIANGLE

MACKENZIE STREET Local Node (Existing)

Linking Element (New) MACKENZIE STREET

Linking Element JOSEPH J (Upgraded) LEADBETTER PARK Linking Element (Existing)

Upgraded Road Crossing DIOSMA STREET Point and Park Entry to BALLIN ALDERLEY STREET Include Signage PARK and Wayfinding Possible Fenced Dog Off-Leash Area Existing Pathway Links FLINDERS STREET Existing Pathway Links NOTE:

to External Parks 400m Maximum recommended between nodes WENTWORTH STREET New Pathway Links and linking elements. ROWE STREET Future Connection Parks should have at least one wider shared path EMMERSON PARK (minimum 2.5m) to connect the linear parklands. If appropriate, this could include path links which are CENTENARY HEIGHTS Local Node part of the Principal Cycle Network (PCN). (400m catchment)

District Node 0 50 100 250m (1000m catchment) The following East Creek Linear Park Gap Analysis Report recommended the following outcomes SCALE 1:5000 @ A3 for Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat.

06 East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council Waterbird Habitat - Gap Analysis against Desired Standards of Service (DSS) Gaps in the DSS were identifi es in the Gap Analysis Report as follows.

The Gap Analysis for Waterbird Gaps in DSS Park Location 1 2 Habitat identifi ed a number of ALDERLEY STREET • Signage and wayfinding at key locations in park and entrances shortfalls with regard to the • Compliant path connected to adjoining parks and services DSS, including poor signage 1 and wayfi nding and key park • Access into park from multiple locations 3 entry points as well as limited • Open park area at Waterbird Drive and Aberdeen Street open and visual and physical access into underutilised the park. Also given its focus MACKENZIE STREET • Equitable access from car parks on environmental and habitat • Path lighting values the level of interpretive signage and information was Recommendations Priority Rating

HIGH MEDIUM LOW limited. Although the intent 1.1 Improved signage and wayfinding at key park of the Waterbird Habitat is entry points and road crossings from adjoining 7 not focused on large public parks along Waterbird Drive, Aberdeen Street,  gatherings or providing picnic 5 Alderley Street and Mackenzie Street

ABERDEEN STREET facilities to cater for them, it was 2.2 Equitable shared path connectivity to considered that the park area adjoining parks and residential areas across 6  had limited community facilities roads  and that appropriate upgrades 1 7 3.3 Realignment of perimeter fence at Alderley and additions were necessary in Street and Mackenzie Street to provide better meeting the DSS. DEBRA STREET visual connectivity 

4.4 Additional Waterbird Habitat interpretive 2 3 signage 

PALM COURT 5.5 Picnic facilities 6  6.6 New Mackenzie Street footpath  7

7.7 Signage and wayfinding through park and interpretation  BALLIN PELICAN DRIVE 8.8 New linking elements and shade planting PARK 4 (to define open, flexible space) to Waterbird 

MACKENZIE STREET Drive, Aberdeen Street

2 Upgraded road crossing point - provide compliant pram ramps, TGSIs and be suitably located to provide convenient disabled access to the parks

ABERDEEN STREET WATERBIRD DRIVE Key Park Entry Point

1 4 8

East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council 07 4 . 0 Preliminary Design Development

Existing Conditions Plan

From the initial review of the park in line with the DSS and input from the community consultation, the following initial embellishments were determined to guide the development of the Park Master plan. A B E R D E E N S T R E E T Waterbird Habitat

• More interpretive information regarding biodiversity and habitat • More seating opportunities • Better access to the Waterbird Habitat and looped walking paths within it • Exercise equipment was not considered to be a high priority as the focus on the natural values of the space and the opportunities to use the space for its tranquillity were rated higher • Whilst picnic shelters were desired, no requirement for BBQ facilities was identified • Simple Nature-Themed play or art elements were seen as important • Formal toddler/ junior and all abilities play elements

were not seen as important future inclusions A L D E R L E Y S T R E E T • Enhancing the ecological values of the site

W A T E R B I R D D R I V E

M A C K E N Z I E S T R E E T

Not to Scale

08 East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council Potentials and Constraints Plan

0 25 50 75m

SCALE 1:1500 @ A3

East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council 09 Park Links to East Creek Corridor

Signage at Existing Park Entry - Enhanced Park Entry Visibility and Entry Experience S Possible Major Node in Existing Facilities - Possible Minor Node with Garnet Lehmann Park Shelters, Play and Facilities

Views Fence Line Existing Path upgraded to 3m Shared Path (PCN) Minor Node (Congregation areas Toilets Informal Desire Line and existing facilities) T Q100 Existing Park Entry - Enhanced Visibility and Entry Experience Views Signage at S Park Entry WATERBIRD Low Key Desire Line HABITAT (Connects to existing track. Possible interpretive/ wayfinding signage) Pedestrian Desire Line (Additional pathway) Similar Natural Q100 Theming S

Q100 Existing Open Area Existing Informal BALLIN PARK and Views along Park Walking Track - Potential for Linking Existing Open Park Element Area - Potential for Linking Element

Existing Open Area Suitable for Kickabout Existing Path upgraded to 3m Shared in most areas Path (PCN)

Existing Local Node Q100

Signage at S Park Entry S

Not to Scale

10 East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council 5 . 0 Community Engagement Round 2

Toowoomba City Library - Final Draft Concept Master Plans

A Draft Concept Plan for Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat was made available for review and comment by the public on the Toowoomba Regional Council “Have your Say” Community Consultation web page during the month of February 2020. SLR and TRC staff were also present on 13 February 2020 in Toowoomba at the City Library to answer any questions regarding the Concept Plans for Emmerson Park, Waterbird Habitat and Lake Annand Park.

The Community were able access the information on line and to provide comment before the end of February 2020. A number of key questions were asked of the Public based on the proposed designs, types of facilities and location of the facilities. These questions were:

• Did they agree with the location and types of facilities proposed in the Concept Plans

• What were their top priority elements for delivery

The following suggestions were noted as part of this The community feedback was summarised for consultation process: Waterbird Habitat as follows

Agree with location and types of facilities proposed • Creative artwork at park entrances in Master Plan – Waterbird Habitat Images: © SLR Consulting Top Priorities - Waterbird Habitat Yes 90% • Waterplay area, (% of responses out of a total 87 Priority Items) HAVE No 10% YOUR SAY • BBQ areas Note: People who disagreed with the proposed 15% NaƟ ve Trees / Shrub PlanƟ ng 47 ONLINE SURVEYS SUBMITTED facilities felt that there were suffi cient existing 573 VISITS TO THE WEBPAGE Due to the nature of the park and the focus on habitat options (nature areas, birdlife, seating) / or required VISITS TO THE SURVEY values and the natural serenity of the spaces, the Walking Paths 72 more information to inform their decision. 10% ideas of waterplay area and BBQ’s were seen to be BeƩ er / AddiƟ onal Park more appropriate located in other parks around the 10% city. Entrances The BBQ areas could be located in other parks along East Creek Corridor adjoining Waterbird Habitat. The 10% Picnic FaciliƟ es / Structures idea of creative art at the entrances could be tailored to the themes of the habitat in the future 6% SeaƟ ng

East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council 11 6 . 0 Master Plan This master plan was developed in response to feedback from key stakeholders and the community. A B E R D E E N S T R E E T 17 16 15 28 16 16 17 25 6 33 16 19 21 23 18 Lower 10 Lake A 20 1 8 23 Garnet Lehmann 33 19 Park 32 8 Middle Lake 34 7

14 23 10 24 13 12 8 11

8 W A T E R B I R D D R I V E 25 8 10 REFER INSET A 23 11

30 14 Upper 9 Lake 18 33 27 31 29 8 0 10 20 30 50 100m 5 10 A L D E R L E Y S T R E E T 1 19 26 SCALE 1:2000 @ A3 9 2 4 3 4 6 M A C K E N Z I E S T R E E T New / Proposed Features REFER INSET B

1. Realigned perimeter fencing to provide 14. Signage / interpretation opportunities and lighting along path entry and park amenities 7 better visibility into Waterbird Habitat (Lighting only along path link from Mackenzie Street to toilet amenities) 27. Butterfly habitat area to be enhanced to include informal 7 2. New perimeter path for improved accessibility 15. Shared path in adjoining Garnet Lehmann Park and Ballin Park bush track and interpretive signage. 15 3. Angled parking - new line marking 16. Existing path widened to provide shared access through Note: This land was donated as a wildlife and native flora habitat for the ‘benefit and East Creek Linear Corridor education of the public’. Maintenance of the land is to be ‘shrubby woodland to provide 4. Feature pavement to break up car parking and a habitat for flora and fauna without affecting public safety’. The allotment is to remain improve park frontage presentation 17. Upgrade existing viewing decks and stairs where possible ‘fenced from neighbouring properties and Mackenzie Street, and a barrier of at least Ballin Park 5. Open grassed area to provide better visibility and to improve access and provide shade natural vegetation be maintained between the said land and Waterbird Habitat’ 7 presentation to park entry 18. New signage to improve wayfinding and legibility 28. Pedestrian refuge to improve safety for pedestrians between parks 6. Pedestrian crossing points to improve connectivity and legibility 19. New native shade tree planting in park area to match Waterbird Habitat 7. Additional native tree planting to enhance existing planting and define space for recreational opportunities 22 Existing Features to be Retained 8. New native shrub planting to enhance and stabilise lake edges 20. New linking element to include shade planting, small open congregation space and structure 9. Footpath extended along Mackenzie and Alderley streets to improve pedestrian access along corridor to external parks 21. Landmark trees at park edge for legibility 29. Existing access to planted island retained for pedestrian access 10. Identifier/signage advising pedestrians of potential risk. 22. New minor pedestrian path link in Ballin Park improving 30. Existing toilets to be upgraded accessibility to Waterbird Habitat ie,‘you are entering a habitat/floodable zone at your own risk’ 31. Existing bird hide with interpretive signage 11. New shelters to provide additional viewing 23. Safety signage placed at high risk flood areas around park and seating and congregation opportunities 24. Revegetated low-lying open areas to increase habitat opportunities 32. Existing boardwalk platform 12. Picnic hardstand area and facilities 25. Local node - existing play equipment in Garnet Lehmann Park 33. Existing lakes Disclaimer: 13. New low - key interpretive and educational to be upgraded with waterbird themed natural play equipment This master plan is a high level, yet aspirational, concept style document and it’s important to and facilities outside of Q100 34. Existing ephemeral pond / wetland area play-based art and signage opportunities to promote note that the identification of potential future infrastructure and improvements in no way confirms the biodiversity and habitat values of the site 26. Park signage visible from Ballin Park to guide to Waterbird Habitat Views for artist’s impressions A funding has been or will be allocated. 12 East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council 1

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INSET A 1 New / Proposed Features Existing Features to be Retained 1. Realigned perimeter fencing to provide entry feature with better visibility 16. Existing toilet facilities upgraded into Waterbird habitat 17. Retain gated access point for maintenance 2. Entry node with wayfinding signage, feature pavement and bike parking 18. Existing bus stop and bus bay 3 4 3. Waterbird habitat entry signage 13 1 4. Open grassed area to provide better visibility and presentation 2 to park entry 11 11 5. New perimeter path for improved accessibility 17 6 7 6. Angled parking - new line marking 18 14 7. Feature pavement to break up car parking and 15 improve park frontage presentation 8 8. Pedestrian crossing points to improve connectivity and legibility 9. Additional native tree planting to enhance existing planting 10. New native shrub planting to enhance and stabilise lake edges 11. Footpath extended along Mackenzie Street to improve pedestrian access along corridor to external parks 12. Signage / interpretation opportunities and lighting along path 13. Interpretive and wayfinding information along informal track 14. Pedestrian refuge to improve safety for pedestrians between parks 15. Possible decorative road surface finish to promote linkages between parks INSET B

East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council 13 Master Plan Existing Survey Overlay

A B E R D E E N S T R E E T

Lower Lake Garnet Lehmann Park Middle Lake W A T E R B I R D D R I V E

Upper Lake A L D E R L E Y S T R E E T

M A C K E N Z I E S T R E E T

Ballin Park

0 10 20 30 50 100m

SCALE 1:2000 @ A3

14 East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council Park Imagery View A - Entry View from Alderley Street

Image: Existing view

Image: Potential improvements Disclaimer: This master plan is a high level, yet aspirational, concept style document and it’s important to note that the identification of potential future infrastructure and improvements in no way confirms funding has been or will be allocated.

East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council 15 Character Imagery

16 East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council 7. 0 Materials and Finishes Signage Pavement Finishes

Signs including park names and providing STANDARD CONCRETE FINISHES informative, directional and advisory text and graphics are to be in line with the Toowoomba Region Signage Style Guide for Parks and Recreation.

District Recreation Park - Select suite B or C

Optional Selection

Standard pathways to be broom fi nished concrete Concrete with exposed aggregate to be used as a threshold treatment ENTRY CONCRETE FINISHES

0LQRU 0LQRU Post 6WUHHWVFDSH 7UDFN 3HG(QWU\ ,QIRUPDWLYH Directional Source: Example of Suite C - from the Image: Ballin Park Toowoomba Region Signage Style Guide for Parks and Recreation Coloured concrete and exposed aggregate at priority areas - Park entrances, feature plaza spaces and shared pathways

CHARCOAL FOR POWDERCOATING BOKEH BACKGROUND IRONSTONE (R) Refer to the Toowoomba Region Signage CMYK: C37/M20/Y5/K80 RGB: R62/G167/B76 HEX: 3E434C Style Guide to determine the colour palette, pictograms for signage, fonts, sizing and SPECIAL FINISHES WHITE CMYK: C0/M0/Y0/K0 RGB: R255/G255/B255 WEB: #ffffff location information.

PRIMARY COLOUR PALETTE

SHADED CHARCOAL CHARCOAL BLACK DARK GREEN PRIMARY GREEN CMYK: C0/M0/Y0/K50 CMYK: C0/M0/Y0/K80 CMYK: C0/M0/Y0/K100 CMYK: C75/M5/Y100/K0 CMYK: C75/M10/Y85/K15 RGB: R147/G1 49/B152 RGB: R88/G89/B91 RGB: R0/G0/B0 RGB: R63/G1 73/B73 RGB: R54/G147/B81 PANTONE: COOL GRAY 60% PANTONE: COOL GRAY 11 PANTONE: BLACK PANTONE: 361C & 7739U PANTONE: 7732C & 7732U WEB: #939598 WEB: #58595B WEB: #000000 WEB: #41AD49 WEB: #379351

SECONDARY COLOUR PALETTE

SKY DUSK EARTH RURAL SUNRISE CMYK: C65/M45/Y0/K0 CMYK: C24/M86/Y4/K28 CMYK: C27/M0/Y100/K3 CMYK: C11/M72/Y92/ K36 CMYK: C0/M45/Y95/K0 RGB: R92/G136/B218 RGB: R153/G72/B120 RGB: R181/G189/B0 RGB: R153/G85/B43 RGB: R255/G158/B27 PANTONE: 2718C & 2718U PANTONE: 682C & 676U PANTONE: 390C &583U PANTONE: 7516C &470U PANTONE: 1375C & 1375U WEB: #5C88DA WEB: #994878 WEB: #B5BD00 WEB: #99552B WEB: #FF9E1B

Sand blasting, patterning and artwork inlays

East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council 17 Nature Based Learning

18 East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council Furniture

SHELTERS AND FACILITIES - STANDARD STANDARD PICNIC SETTINGS AND SEATS

Street Furniture Australia - ‘Park DDA’ range (mod-wood batten option) or equivalent

BESPOKE SEATING OPTIONS FENCING

Skillion roof outdoor shelter - Landmark ‘Peninsula series’ Rest-room facilities - Proposed amenities upgrade or equivalent (image courtesy of Struxi Design)

SHELTERS AND FACILITIES - BESPOKE WATER BUBBLERS

Street and Garden Furniture - ‘Array’ bench Open and permeable, high quality (mod-wood batten option) or equivalent black plastic pvc coated chain-wire fencing panels between feature timber posts. BINS LIGHTING

Urban Fountains and Furniture Apollo 280 outdoor drinking fountain with bottle fi ller or equivalent

BIKE RACKS

Street Furniture Australia frame bin enclosure (mod-wood batten option) or equivalent We-ef pedestrian and pathway Solar powered Landmark - Single bicycle lighting - contemporary light and options to be stand or equivalent pole fi nish (LED option with mains considered An opportunity to provide patterning, Imagery,artwork and other supply) or equivalent decorative elements to enhance the park

East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council 19 8 . 0 Planting Palette

TREES

NOTE: As well as the following plant schedules, these documents should also be referenced for distinct areas of the Toowoomba Waterbird habitat:

• The Toowoomba Bicentennial Waterbird Habitat Management Plan • The Ethan Street plan list (though not this park area) provides a comprehensive list of endemic plant species suitable for East Creek generally

Acacia falcata Acacia maidenii Alphitonia excelsea Angophora costata

PLANT SCHEDULE

TREES APPROX. LANDMARK SPECIES COMMON NAME HEIGHT TREES

Acacia falcata hickory wattle 5m

Acacia maidenii maiden’s wattle 20m

Alphitonia excelsea red ash 7-25m

Angophora fl oribunda Angophora subvelutina Araucaria cunninghamii Callistemon viminalis Angophora costata sydney red gum 15-20m

Angophora fl oribunda rough barked applegum 30m

Angophora subvelutina broad leaved applegum 17-25m

Araucaria cunninghamii hoop pine 30-40m 

Callistemon salignus willow bottle brush 10m

Callistemon viminalis weeping bottle brush 8m

Casuarina cunninghamiana she - oak 20-35m

Casuarina cunninghamiana Citrus australis Corymbia intermedia Corymbia tesselaris Citrus australis round lime 15m

Corymbia intermedia pink blood wood 10-20m

Corymbia tesselaris moreton bay ash 10-30m

Corymbia biturbinata large fruited grey gum 35m

Eucalyptus canica fuzzy box 20m

Eucalyptus citriodora lemon scented gum 12-30m

Eucalyptus crebra ironbark 35m

Corymbia biturbinata Eucalyptus canica Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus crebra

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PLANT SCHEDULE

TREES APPROX. LANDMARK SPECIES COMMON NAME HEIGHT TREES

Eucalyptus grandis rose gum 50m 

Eucalyptus longirostrata grey gum 30m

Eucalyptus melenophloia silver-leaved ironbark 20-25m

Eucalyptus grandis Eucalyptus longirostrata Eucalyptus melenophloia Eucalyptus melliodora Eucalyptus melliodora yellow box 30m

Eucalyptus tereticornis forest red gum 20-50m 

Flindersia australia crows ash 5-7m

Flindersia collina leopard ash 40m

Flindersia xanthoxyla yellow wood 40m

Grevillea banksii (Red) red silky oak 7m

Leptospermum brachyandrum harlequin bark tea tree 4-6m

Eucalyptus tereticornis Flindersia australia Flindersia collina Flindersia xanthoxyla Lophostemon confertus brushbox 10-25m

Melaleuca bracteata black tea tree 5-8m

Melaleuca quinquenervia broad leafed paperbark 8-15m

Myrsine variabilis muttonwood 15m

Neolitsea austaliensis grenn bolly gum 6-15m

Toona ciliata red cedar 40-60m

Grevillea banksii (Red) Leptospermum brachyandrum Lophostemon confertus Melaleuca bracteata

Melaleuca quinquenervia Myrsine variabilis Neolitsea austaliensis Toona ciliata

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PLANT SCHEDULE

SHRUBS APPROX. SPECIES COMMON NAME HEIGHT

Acacia fi mbriata dwarf form golden wattle 1-2m

Banksia ericifolia heath banksia 1-2m

Acacia fi mbriata Banksia ericifolia Breynia oblongifolia Dodonea triquetra Geijera salicifolia Breynia oblongifolia coff ee bush 3m

Dodonea triquetra hop bush 3m

Geijera salicifolia scrub wilga 1-6m

Rhagodia spinescens hedge salt bush 1.5m

Hakea fl orulenta fi nger hakea 1-3m

Leprospermum polygalifolium wild may 3m Rhagodia spinescens Hakea fl orulenta Leprospermum polygalifolium Mallotus philippensis Mallotus philippensis red kamala 1-6m

GROUNDCOVERS AND GRASSES GROUNDCOVERS AND GRASSES

Austrostipa vertieillata stout bamboo grass 1-2.5m

Callistemon ‘little john’ bottle brush 0.75-1m

Cullen patens tall sedge 30cm

Ficinia nodosa knobby club 0.5-1m

Liriope Evergreen Giant evergreen giant lillyturf 45-50cm

Lomandra longifolia mat rush 0.5-0.6m Austrostipa vertieillata Callistemon ‘little john’ Cullen patens Ficinia nodosa Myoporum ellipticum coastal myoporum 15-30cm

Themeda australis kangaroo grass 1.5m

Liriope Evergreen Giant Lomandra longifolia Myoporum ellipticum Themeda australis

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East Creek Corridor | District Park Improvements Project | Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat Master Plan | Toowoomba Regional Council 23 9 . 0 Priority Elements / Staging

A B E R D E E N S T R E E T 22 15

9 6 16 22

3 14

12

2 17 11

13 20 21 17 5 12 12 W A T E R B I R D D R I V E 18 19 19 19 12 22

Level of Priority Works to Meet Desired Standards of Service 11 (DSS) & Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) Funded 11 10 Total Cost $699,793 (excl. GST) (incl.10% contingency) A L D E R LE Y S T R E E T

Other Works to Meet DSS Total Cost $256,322 (excl. GST) (incl.10% contingency) 1 4 Works Outside DSS 7 Total Cost $1,684,265 7 (excl. GST) (inclusive of 10% contingency) 23 8 M A C K E N Z I E S T R E E T 9

Park Elements / Areas

1. Mackenzie Street Park Entry 12. Planting to Lake Edge 2. Alderley Street Park Entry 13. Interpretive/Educational Art Elements 3. Aberdeen Street Park Interpretive Signage 14. Waterbird Drive Park Upgrade 4. Park Entry/Wayfinding and Signage 15. Upgraded Viewing Deck (opposite Boshammer Street) 5. Picnic Area 16. Upgraded Viewing Deck (opposite Palm Court) 6. Aberdeen and Alderley Street Entry Signage 17. Northern Park Entry Area 7. Mackenzie Street Pedestrian Footpath 18. Path Facilities 8. Mackenzie Street Formalised Carparking 19. Park Planting Areas 9. Pedestrian Crossing Point 20. Revegetated Ephemeral Wetland Area Disclaimer: 10. Waterbird Drive Interpretive Signage 21. On-Street Carparking - Alderley Street This master plan is a high level, yet aspirational, concept style document and 11. Pedestrian Path Upgrade and Shade Planting 22. Upgraded PCN Path it’s important to note that the identification of potential future infrastructure and (Path Lighting only from Mackenzie Street Entry 23. Mackenzie Street Pedestrian Footpath (outside Waterbird Habitat) improvements in no way confirms funding has been or will be allocated. to Existing Toilet Facilities)

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