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Feasibility Study for Multi-Purpose Trail Lower Plenty to Viewbank FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR MULTI-PURPOSE TRAIL LOWER PLENTY TO VIEWBANK MAY 2019 Feasibility undertaken by Parks and Recreation Consulting on behalf of Banyule City Council Executive Summary The Lower Plenty to Viewbank Multi-purpose Trail metres wide and will span 40 metres across the river Feasibility Study has been prepared to generate in order to sit above the Melbourne Water 1 in 10 flood information, responses and opinions from community requirements. On either side of the pedestrian bridge groups, individuals and stakeholders in relation to a structure will be raised deck transition sections leading possible multi-purpose trail development along the onto the bridge, designed to comply with the 1 in 100 existing pipeline reserve between Lower Plenty and flood level infrastructure controls. The raised sections Viewbank. The process provides an initial assessment as will extend for 40 metres on either side of the pedestrian to the merits of the proposed trail and the challenges or bridge. The trail surface east of the pedestrian bridge opportunities that it might generate for the surrounding crossing and raised section will be a 3-metre-wide residents and for the wider community. granitic sand or toppings surface through to Bonds Road. The western section of the trail from the river crossing The proposed multi-purpose trail will run along the west to the Plenty River Trail intersection will follow the Melbourne Water pipeline reserve between the Bonds existing 3-metre-wide gravel roadway and will not need Road Rosehill Road corner in Lower Plenty and the any new surface treatment. Plenty River Trail crossing on Martins Lane, Viewbank. The proposed trail will follow the water pipeline reserve The total cost of the proposed trail is estimated at heading west from Lower Plenty down to the Plenty $537,000. The largest investment component of the River, across a new pedestrian bridge crossing with project being the pedestrian bridge crossing over the raised deck trail sections, and continue to the west along Plenty River and the raised decking transitions up to the the existing gravel Martins Lane roadway to the Plenty bridge. Although this cost is significant, it compares well River Trail intersection. The trail will offer a picturesque with other river-based trail projects due to the pipeline and aesthetic experience for all those who travel along it. reserve course being clear and gradual. The opportunity also exists to share some costs with funding partners The consultation process generated a positive response that have accessibility to open spaces and trails as part to the proposal, with a range of benefits suggested as of their charters. a result of the trail development. A large number of community responses were compiled, that when tested The feasibility examined the proposed multi-purpose in conjunction with an analysis of the surrounding trail on the basis of five key criteria being: residential catchment, suggested that the trail would 1. Response to Identified Community Need have an estimated 280 uses per week. This usage would likely be shared between those walking or running along 2. Future Use Potential the trail and those riding a bike. A small number of horse 3. Project Cost Consideration riders may utilise the trail but this would depend on the final infrastructure provided and how that supports the 4. Project Risk accessibility for horse and riders. 5. Project Funding Potential The trail use would be busiest on weekends, with many On the basis of these five criteria, the project is users seeking to link up to existing trail networks or the considered highly feasible. The trail will traverse along parklands at the Viewbank end of the trail. An analysis a lineal reserve, through conservation parklands, a river of the pipeline reserve and adjacent land uses confirms crossing and alongside a golf course and Council park. that the trail alignment would be an aesthetic travel path This location provides the ideal scenario for a local that would encourage walkers to walk the trail purely for trail to provide health and social benefits for the local the experience. Although the steepness of one section community as well as providing a link for transit onto the along the trail adjacent to the Heidelberg Golf Course Plenty River Trail and to other community resources and would create some challenge for bike riders due to the facilities. In this way the proposed trail will be a welcome long steep rise. piece of infrastructure that is consistent with the The proposed trail will pass through land that is subject directions presented in Council’s long-term community to flooding adjacent to the Plenty River. A proposed plans and strategies. flat steel beam pedestrian bridge crossing will be 2.5 Contents 1. Introduction & Background 2 1.1 Feasibility Study Purpose 3 1.2 Project Aims 3 1.3 Methodology 4 1.4 Consultation and Engagement Process 4 1.5 Project and Site History 4 2. Strategic Context 6 2.1 Review of previous studies or concepts 7 2.2 Reference to Council Strategy Documents 8 2.3 Planning Controls 9 3. The Proposed Trail Purpose and Potential Use 12 3.1 Proposed Trail Users 13 3.2 Proposed Trail Values & Benefits 14 3.3 Consultation & Stakeholder Feedback 15 3.4 Defining Shared Trail Development Requirements 22 3.5 Shared Trail Design Standards 24 3.6 Community profile around the Lower Plenty and Viewbank region 25 3.7 Current Recreation Trends 27 4. Proposed Trail Alignment Analysis 28 4.1 Trail Alignment 29 4.2 Trail Head Accessibility 34 4.3 Pipeline Reserve Infrastructure 43 4.4 River Crossing Analysis 44 4.5 Shared Use of Proposed Trail Analysis 47 5. Summary of Key Issues 48 6. Options Assessment 50 6.1 Options for Consideration 51 6.2 Infrastructure Options 52 6.3 Recommended Development 54 7. Feasibility Assessment 56 7.1 Response to Identified Community Need 57 7.2 Future Use Potential 58 7.3 Project Cost Consideration 59 7.4 Project Risk Assessment 60 7.5 Project Funding Potential 61 8. Possible Implementation Process and Strategy 62 9. List of Summary Findings and Recommendations 64 10. Appendices 66 10.1 List of Tables 67 10.2 List of Figures 67 10.3 List of Consultations 67 10.4 References 67 10.5 Images 67 Parks & Recreation Consulting 01 1 Introduction & Background This section provides an introduction into the feasibility study analysis. The main drivers and the objective of the project is described to provide context to the study. This section also confirms the methodology and the process by which key stakeholders have been engaged in the study process. 1.1 Feasibility Study Purpose 1.2 Project Aims This feasibility study provides a situation analysis and 1. To assess, analyse and document the capability feasibility assessment for a proposed multi-purpose of the proposed Lower Plenty to Viewbank multi- trail development between Lower Plenty and Viewbank purpose trail to deliver community benefits and along the Melbourne Water pipe track reserve. The opportunities. investigation and consultation process assesses 2. To investigate and examine the infrastructure the scale of community need, identifies the options requirements to implement a proposed Lower Plenty and considerations for the trail infrastructure and to Viewbank multi-purpose trail. acknowledges constraints or challenges that may exist along the proposed trail path. 3. To collate feedback of stakeholders and the general community in order to inform Council as to the The document includes an assessment of the overall community response to the proposed multi-purpose feasibility of the proposed trail in response to the needs trail. analysis findings, the location and site specifics, the scope of the trail infrastructure required, the feedback 4. To provide an assessment of the feasibility of the from stakeholders and the relationship to other trails and proposed multi-purpose trail on the basis of cost and pathways. The feasibility also provides information as benefit analysis. to the implications for Council including an assessment of capital investment required and a description of the relationships required to develop a community trail on government agency land. Figure 1 - Proposed Multi-purpose Trail Alignment Parks & Recreation Consulting 03 1.3 Methodology The development of this document includes a number of defined processes. These processes gather information, feedback and opinion and then analyse the collected data into a set of conclusions from which to recommend future directions for the multi-purpose trail. The methodology included the following: 1. Stakeholder consultation, engagement and needs investigation 2. Examination of potential future use 3. Trail connections and capabilities review 4. Trail infrastructure requirements investigation 5. Resident and community engagement and feedback 6. Trail reserve condition analysis 7. Options assessment and discussion 8. Design review and costing 9. Feasibility assessment 1.4 Consultation and Engagement Process The consultation and engagement process for this study involved an initial individual consultation with stakeholder groups and authorities to ascertain the possibilities and needs in relation to the proposed trail. This was followed by locality specific consultations for those closest to the proposed trail to acknowledge and reflect on their suggestions, concerns or objections. A broad community wide consultation was also undertaken, which provided the opportunity for all residents, or visitors, to provide feedback in to the feasibility process. Opportunities to provide feedback was therefore provided through set engagements, through topical letters of engagement and also through general community consultation via the ‘Shaping Banyule’ community engagement site. 1.5 Project and Site History Council’s process of community engagement for its public open space strategy and also for its Walking Strategy raised the concept of a possible trail along the Melbourne Water pipeline reserve from Lower Plenty to Viewbank.
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