Moonee Ponds Creek Concept Plan Moonee Ponds Creek Concept Plan
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MELBOURNE WATER Prepare detailed landscape MOONEE PONDS CREEK Develop access to other areas plan for discrete areas through lateral trail connections Major Action Program Initiatives Introducevisual and planning controls to ensure emphasis Review noise attenuation on creek environment method Review hydraulic requirements Involve community in more Improve maintainance and of drainage system aspects of creek development weed eradication programs Co-ordinate management Develop management techniques along creek for erosion control etc. Undertake planting along creek Aquire land to provide continuous to establish habitats public open space O 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 km Construct continuous Unear k� 1 trail Enhance cultural features such Open up parkland by fence Screen plant along obtrusive r:wl as historical and aboriginai sites removal and other access � structures and facilities art potential improvements Legend Provide better facilities for ••••• Existing Trail Develop series of ponds along community understanding of 00 000 ProposedTrail creek to create wetlands values of area Education Program MOONE£ PONDS CREEK CONCEPT PLAN MOONE£ PONDS CREEK CONCEPT PLAN MELBOURNE WATER Reach 4: Ormond - from Mt Alexander Road to Agency Order of Cost Category/ Near Evans Street Action Program Responsible $000 Timing Length considered: 3.6 km 3.01 Complete hydraulic Melbourne $40 Area: 46 ha investigationof the creek, Water including development Municipalities: Melbourne, Essendon, Brunswick of a silt and litter management program and floodmitigation. Description 3.02 Develop linear trail Melbourne High The reach Is dominated by the wide expanses of concrete channel and the access along and across Melbourne creek, with links to other Water Tullamarine Freeway on the east bank. There is an area of well-maintained sports recreationfacilities nearby. ovals along the west bank. 3.03 Improve the amenity of the Melbourne $100 open space corridor by Water Issues reshaping the land Melbourne • form, undertaking appropriate The dominant visual aspect of the concrete. planting and relocating facilities. • Access for Brunswick residents. 3.04 Establish visual controls Melbourne $20 • Impact of the proposed Western By-pass, including any widening of the to enhance the �menityof the Melbourne Tullamarine Freeway. area and structures lacing onto Water creek. • Continuity of the linear trail. 3 05 Improve physical and Melbourne $100 • visual access to the creek Melbourne Control of flooding and erosion. and surrounding open space. Water • Impact of creek development on the sports grounds. 3.06 Arrange for ultimate Melbourne High acquisition of industrial Melbourne • Landslips along the creek. land along Stubbs Street. Water Visions for the Reach Watercourse The concrete drain should be converted into a more natural lookingcreek, but without affecting floodlevels. Land The surrounding parkland should be further planted and, along with sports grounds, should be Integrated as a natural creek surround. The linear trail should be continued and cross links to the east bank should be developed. Management Co-ordination of development management, implementation and maintenance of parkland should be undertaken where appropriate . Zoning should be rationalised to suit the existing situation. Socia I Better access to the creek and information about its revitalisation should be provided for people. -26 -23 MOONEE PONDS CREEK CONCEPT PLAN MOONEE PONDS CREEK CONCEPT PLAN MELBOURNE WATER Reach 3: Macaulay - from Arden Street to Agency Order of Cost Category/ Mt Alexander Road Action Program Rasponslble $000 Timing Length considered: 1.6 km 4.01 Prepare detailed landscape Melbourne .$50 plans and documentation Water Area Involved: 23 ha consistent with the overall Melbourne reach and concept plan vision Brunswick Municipality: Melbourne for discrete areas along the Essen don creek. Description 4.02 Co-ordinate future Melbourne $10 The creek consists of wide expanses of grass between levee banks with the water management responsibilities Water along the creek for this reach. Vic Roads confined to a relatively small channel upstream of Macaulay Road, but as a wide Melbourne canal downstream. The immediate surrounding area is industrial in nature. with the Brunswick Upfield railway line defining the east bank. The area has a large residential population Essen don concentrated in highrise flats, which provides an incentive to create open space in 4.03 Implement interim Melbourne Medium this area. alternative drainage Water schemes to visually hide the concrete with the Issues ultimate aim of providing complete cover for the • Floodingis a major consideration in the development at the drainage system, concrete in a more natural and controls the type of development possible. stream and pond form. • Negotiations on maximising availability of usable land. 4.04 Identify land required to Melbourne $5 �� accommodate ultimate Brunswick • Provision of open space and recreation opportunity for local residents as well removal of concrete. Essen don as forming regional links. 4.05 Plant suitable species Melbourne .$100 �� while allowing for the Brunswick • Location and liming of proposed Western By-pass. ultimate drainage system. Essen don Melbourne • Co-ordination between authorities. Water • Transfer of silt down the creek to this reach. 4.06 Extend the linear trailto Melbourne .$100 pass underneath the Mt Alexander Road Vision for the Reach Bridge Watercourse 4.07 Construct small bridges Brunswick $100 �� across the creek to provide Essen don lateral access. Complete flood mitigation works in such a way that they encourage recreational use . of the waterway, by improving water quality and litter control, with estuarine planting 4.08 Provide access via the bridge Melbourne Very � in the lower part of the reach and representative planting in the upper part. or other means lo Royal Park Vic Roads High and the Merri Creek Land 4.09 Arrange for appropriate Melbourne $10 �� rezoning of land. Brunswick The focus of development and activities along the creek should be turned around to Essendon use the open space along the creek and to provide links and access to the 4.10 Remove inappropriate Melbourne $10 �� surrounding streets and community. The area should be developed as a linear open fencing and install Waler space and recreation corridor, with appropriate planting and facilities. safety fencing Melbourne wh ere required. Brunswick Management Essen don 4. 11 Constructa signage system Melbourne $10 Co-ordinated management of the creek, with agreed maintenance prescriptions and along the trail. Brunswick funding arrangements should be adopted. Visual and planning controls should focus Essen don attention on the creek and should stop inappropriate development. Total catchment management arrangements should control silt before it reaches this area. Socia I Social equity for area should be Improved by providing proportionally more open space. People should feel more secure In the area when more people are attracted there for recreation. -22 -27 MOONEE PONDS CREEK CONCEPT p LAN 111 MOO NEE PONDS CREEK CONCEPT p LAN MELBOURNE WATER Agency Order of Coat C.tegory/ Action Program Reaponalbl• $000 Ttmlng 2.01 Study poss1·ble conlamination of Melbourne $20 land along the creek . Water PTC VicRoads Melbourne 2.02 Secure the strap. of land ownedby Melb ourne $5 railways an between Water McCa ul� �:i_��d the Docklands PTC � ne to estab h a li ar link. 2.03 Arrange appr riate rezoning. o f Melb ourne $10 _ �l land ln con on iw th other Watar )��� neees sa ry lngs. Vicroads Melbourne 2.04 Detaildesign of tra1·1 s and Melbourne $10 plantings. water Melbourne 2.05 Dredge and clean Up creek. Melbourne Very High watar 2.06 lmplernent a planting program. Melb ourne $30 Water Melbourne PTC 2.07 Construct trail. Melbourne High Watar Melbourne PTC Vicroads 2.08 Constuctpl� tforms including Melbourne $30 boat launching and fishing Water platforms. PTC 2.09 Co-ordinate management. MPCA Melbourne Water PTC Melbourne 2.10 Finalisepr � sadWestern Vicroads $0 By-Pass location. -28 -21 MOON££ PONDS CREEK CONCEPT PLAN MOON££ PONDS CREEK CONCEPT PLAN MELBOURNE WATER Reach 2: Railyards - from New Footscray Road to Arden Street Length Considered: 1.3 km Area Involved: 15 ha Municipality: Melbourne Description The creek runs through the midst of railway sidings and is crossed by numerous low bridges. The area has very sparse vegetation and is visually dominated by surrounding heavy industry. Issues • Safe pedestrian and cycle access to the bay, Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers must pass through this industrial area. • Proposed Western By-Pass location. • Ownership of land and responsibility for the creek. • Security of PTC assets. • National Rail Freight Authority interests. Vision for the Reach Watercourse The creek should be cleared and deepened at the centre to enable canoes etc. to pass. and the edges should be planted out with aquatic species to establish habitat. Land Screen planting and fencing should be provided to separate lhe creek environs from industry and the rail yards. Paths, fishing platforms and boardwalks should be constructed. Management Management and maintenance should be co-ordinated between adjoining land managers and creek authorities. Social Safe public access should be provided to the creek and its environs. -20 -29 MOONEE PONDS CREEK CONCEPT PLAN MOONEE PONDS CREEK CONCEPT PLAN MELBOURNE WATER Reach 5: Moreland - from Evans