OPEN SPACE STR ATEGY 2021-2026
September 2020 Table of Contents
1. Our context 2
2. Strategic Outcomes 8 2.1 Equitable Provision and Changing Urban Form 10 2.2 Natural Systems, Environment and Climate Change 14 2.3 Sport Facility Provision 18 2.4 Recreation, Health and Wellbeing 22 2.5 Destinations, Culture and Art 26 2.6 Improve Decision Making 30
3. The Action Plan 34 The Actions for Coast North 36 The Actions for Coast South 38 The Actions for The Port 40 The Actions for The Parks 42 The Actions for The Inner 44 The Actions for The East North 46 The Actions for The East South 48
Keep Informed 51 OPEN SPACE STRATEGY 2021-2026
The City of PAE is a unique ensuring that there is a large amount urban environment and located of good quality open space across the in a region that provides close PAE region for our diverse and growing connections between residential population. living, a prosperous commercial and industrial sector and a This strategy provides the framework natural environment for outdoor for the way we plan, develop and provide activities and nature-based these open spaces for our community. tourism destinations. Our aim is to ensure that everyone in We have a rich maritime history and a our community has access to open spaces vibrant arts and cultural ecology. We and sporting and recreational facilities to Claire Boan are proud of our Aboriginal heritage and support health and wellbeing, play, leisure local Kaurna culture, and acknowledge and social inclusion. Mayor and value the significant contribution made by Aboriginal people to our City We have identified our key challenges through their maintenance and sharing of for the short and long term, and culture and connection to country. developed six strategic outcomes that will inform our decision making and Our built and natural environment is planning so we can deliver real open important to us, and we have been space and recreational outcomes for our pioneers in the management and community. promotion of our heritage and strongly advocate for continued heritage We will continue to invest in our open protection and conservation across the space, sporting and recreational facilities, region. as we shape PAE’s future as a liveable, sustainable and healthy City. With a long and rich sporting history, we value the fundamental role sport plays in the health and wellbeing of our community and we have dedicated reserves, playgrounds and coastal parks to enable us to remain active and healthy.
These open spaces are valuable to our Claire Boan community and we are committed to Mayor, City of Port Adelaide Enfield 1 1. Our Context
Introduction Purpose of the Strategy The Strategy Includes
At the City of PAE we recognise that open space is Our aim is to make sure that the way we plan and provide Strategic Outcomes - what we want to achieve for our valuable to our community. It creates places where open space meets the diverse needs of our community community. These are based on research, analysis and people love to be, which not only supports health and and responds to changing demographics and community what our community told us wellbeing and promotes community connections, but expectations, whilst at the same time managing our Strategic Directions - what we are going to do to deliver also protects the environment. We are committed to resources. the strategic outcomes ensuring that there is a large amount of good quality This Strategy provides a guide for the development and open space across our council area. Priority projects - what we are going to focus on first to provision of open space now and into the future. Our drive the implementation of the strategy Open Space includes all land which is publicly owned goal is to ensure that everyone in our community has and managed and is publicly accessible for community access to open space to support play, recreation, health The Action Plan - what we aim to do at specific open use. This includes spaces such as sporting grounds and and wellbeing, and social inclusion. The directions and space sites to achieve the strategic outcomes and golf courses, parks and reserves, linear parks along projects identified within this strategy will be integrated directions the coast, river systems, wetlands and stormwater into the City of PAE’s Asset Management Planning, Long The Background Report - the evidence base for the reserves, natural areas, plazas or town squares, and Term Financial Planning and Capital Works Program. Strategy, including the new Open Space Framework. The streetscapes. While Council is the principle owner The development of this strategy has been based on Report forms a compendium to the Strategy and will be of public open space in the City there are also areas research into industry trends and usage data, a needs used to guide relevant policy and operational decision owned and managed by State Government agencies. analysis identifying the provision, distribution, community making. The Open Space Strategy 2020 is a revision and expectations and development of our open space and any The Background Report can be accessed from: update of the Open Space Plan (2013). other relevant information and mapping. https://haveyoursay.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/open-space-strategy
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OUTER HARBOR Open Space in City of PAE
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MANSFIELD KILBURN PARK REGENCY ENFIELD HOLDEN HILL PARK QUEENSTOWN BLAIR CLEARVIEW HILLCREST ALBERTON ATHOL LIGHTSVIEW WINDSOR GARDENS DERNANCOURT WOODVILLE GREENACRES GARDENS FERRYDEN PARK SEFTON HAMPSTEAD GARDENS PARK BROADVIEW
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The Benefits of Open Space Access to natural areas or views of nature can assist in Areas with open space and green leafy streets can at a Glance physical healing and reducing stress. increase the value of housing.
Planting trees in parks and streets can slow stormwater Trees are effective at reducing air pollution, including ground- runoff and increase water infiltration in soils. level ozone, sulphur dioxide, smog and particulate matter.
Adults, adolescents and children who live within walking Many species of plants and animals depend on green Living within walking distance of good quality parks and distance of parks are more likely to use them and be spaces to survive in cities, providing habitat for animals green neighbourhoods has been associated with improved more physically active. and ecosystem for plants. mental health.
Parks and landscape areas can effectively reduce the Children who have access to open space have opportunities Open space encourages social interaction and development of urban heat island effect, improving human thermal to explore, create, and learn which are important for their social skills, improves social networks, increases community comfort and reducing the risk of heat- related illnesses. mental, physical and social development. cohesion and pride, and improves community safety. 4 OPEN SPACE STRATEGY 2021-2026
The Key Challenges for the Next Five Years
The following key challenges have been identified through research and analysis of existing open space networks and findings from community engagement undertaken as part of the development of this strategy.
The background research is provided in detail in the Ensuring natural, cultural and built heritage is protected, Ensuring that our open space and facilities are accessible Background Report which can be accessed from: respected and celebrated as part of the future and inclusive to provide everyone in our community the https://haveyoursay.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/open-space-strategy development of the City and community. opportunity to participate in activities and promote social inclusion.
Building resilience and adaptation to projected climate Upgrading our aging sporting facilities to be functional, Ensuring that there is a good provision of open space and change impacts including environmental and social efficient and fit-for-purpose and support our community’s green infrastructure across the City of PAE considering impacts through the provision, design and management of sports goals. urbanisation and increasing residential densities. both Local and State Government owned open space. 5 1. OUR CONTEXT OPEN SPACE STRATEGY 2021-2026 | DRAFT
A strategic approach to planning
The City Plan ECONOMY We are a thriving economy and a 2030 sets the business-friendly City Place Based Strategy overall vision for our city under five COMMUNITY We are a safe, vibrant, inclusive and welcoming themes and a set of city for our residents, businesses and visitors alike
indicators. The Open Space Strategy works in ENVIRONMENT & HERITAGE We are a low carbon, water sensitive and climate conjunction with the Active Recreation resilient City and our built heritage is protected, Facilities Plan to deliver open space embraced and celebrated and recreation outcomes for our community. It refers to and aligns with the City Plan 2030 and other strategic PLACEMAKING plans and will be incorporated into We are a unique and distinctive collection of the City of PAE’s business plan, annual active places, created and cared for through strong partnerships budget and long-term financial plan. The implementation of the Open Space Supporting issue and/or place specific Strategy will be managed by a reference LEADERSHIP management plans/strategies: group and progress reporting will occur We are an innovative, collaborative and high • Active Recreation Facilities Plan on an annual basis to inform the budget performing leader within local government • Sports Development Plan processes. • Living Environment Strategy 6 A shared responsibility
Many groups have an important role to play in ensuring that the desired open space provision, development and management is achieved – including Residents, Sporting Clubs, Community Groups, and Governments. All of these roles and ‘powers’ need to be aligned to ensure we can work together to deliver the Open Space Strategy.
Council’s roles: • Service provider (including regulator, funder, part funder and agent) • Owner/custodian • Advocate • Initiator/facilitator • Information provider/ promoter
7 The following six strategic 2. The Strategic outcomes will guide the future Outcomes provision of open space and deliver the goal of this Plan. Each outcome will be discussed in detail in the An overview: following sections.
Equitable Provision and STRATEGIC OUTCOME Our community will have access to an equitable provision of quality open space that responds to urban form 2.1 Changing Urban Form and creates walkable neighbourhoods.
STRATEGIC OUTCOME Natural Systems, Environment We consider environmental function and sustainability within the planning, design and management of our and Climate Change open space to provide our community with the opportunity to connect with nature and to protect our natural 2.2 environment.
STRATEGIC OUTCOME Sport Facility Provision Our community will have access to a range of quality sports facilities and activity areas across the city, including 2.3 opportunity for both formal and informal participation.
STRATEGIC OUTCOME Recreation, Health and Wellbeing Everyone in our community will have access to open space, facilities and opportunities to support health and 2.4 wellbeing and community connection
STRATEGIC OUTCOME Destinations, Culture and Art Our community will have opportunities to connect with heritage, culture and art through open space that 2.5 facilitates events and programs across the City.
STRATEGIC OUTCOME Improve Decision Making We take a considered approach to future development and decision making and constantly improve our 2.6 knowledge and processes to ensure we are providing the best outcome for our community.
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9 2.1 Equitable Provision and Changing STRATEGIC2. OUTCOME Urban Form Our community will have access to an equitable provision of quality open space that responds to urban form and creates walkable neighbourhoods. 1
Why is it important? Key Findings compact, walkable and cycle friendly communities which can provide positive outcomes such as support health and The provision of open space across the City of PAE wellbeing, reduce vehicle-related air pollution, and lower is very uneven with some areas having a good or high personal transport costs. Achieving equitable provision of open space (e.g. Northfield, Walkley Heights, There are many ways in which this target is being Klemzig, Semaphore, North Haven) and some with a very provision of open space implemented including an urban growth boundary, the low provision of open space (e.g. Rosewater, Birkenhead, sale of surplus State Government land for residential Peterhead, Queenstown, Enfield, Clearview). Some areas across the City ensures development, the re-zoning of land for residential (e.g. across the City have historically had a higher provision of Gilles Plains/Oakden) or re-zoning land to accommodate open space. This is typically related to the protection and that everyone in our increased density of residential development, and the function of natural systems including the coastal areas and progressive reduction of minimum allotment sizes. community has an river systems. Other areas of the City have been defined by the urban development which has occurred over time Infill development is where land within an established opportunity to access open which has resulted in either a good or low provision of urban area is sub-divided to create more allotments. This open space. may be a large site which was previously undeveloped or space and that our green industrial land or small sites such as single house blocks The way our City will continue to change is strongly which are divided into two or more allotments. The spaces are protected. influenced by the state planning system. The 30 Year instances of infill development are increasing. Under the Plan for Metropolitan Adelaide, the State’s strategic plan, new Planning and Design Code infill development will identified the target continue to be supported. “Containing our Urban Footprint and Protecting our For the City of PAE over the last ten years there has been Resources.” This target recognises the importance of both larger sites being redeveloped (Lightsview, Port the key agricultural production land on the fringes of Adelaide Centre) and smaller infill development. Research Metropolitan Adelaide and the retention of our natural undertaken for this strategy has highlighted that there landscapes and tourism areas. It also seeks to provide 10 2.1 2. THE STRATEGIC OUTCOMES LIVING ENVIRONMENTOPEN SPACE STRATEGY STRATEGY 2021-2026 2017-2022
has been a higher proportion of small infill are inviting and quality environments for development occurring in the suburbs of people to use. Greenacres, Northfield, Clearview and Gilles Opportunities to provide more open space Plains. This Strategic Outcome considers for our community to use may involve Infill development typically results in less working with developers to ensure open and should work with the following private open space provided in housing space provision in new developments is State documents: developments and existing suburbs which of high quality and appropriate size and in turn increases the demand for public useability, acquisition of additional open open space. Infill development also puts space where there are severe shortages, pressure on existing infrastructure including exploring the potential for disused land stormwater systems. To manage the volume (such as railway lines) to become open of stormwater run-off existing open space space, advocating to or working with State is often utilised for stormwater detention Government agencies to upgrade their areas basins, reducing the amount of open space of open space, shared use with sporting clubs available for recreation. or local schools or improving the function of our streets to contribute to open space While there are many benefits of a more function. compact urban form there are many challenges to making these spaces successful. Changing the provision of open space across Some challenges include ensuring that our the City is a long term commitment and will open space provision is able to support the take time, strong commitment and resources projected increases in population as well as to realise. providing quality areas for our community Draft, Planning and Design Code (2019) The 30-Year Plan for to use and ensuring that the “walkability” of Greater Adelaide (2017) these areas is increased and that our streets
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Shown in Ref Strategic Direction Partners and Stakeholders Action Plan Increase the provision of open space through acquisition of land in key priority areas (considers low provision, gaps in provision, increasing urban development, low socio-economic status and high urban heat). This may consider the disposal of Department Planning, Transport and 2.1.1 undersized parcels of open space in the local area to facilitate acquisition. Infrastructure, Housing SA, Renewal SA, Y Developers Refer to Priority Project 1 in the following page for more details.
Upgrade priority recreation parks and sporting open space which can support increased use, in areas where there is a Sporting Organisations, Local Residents, 2.1.2 Y shortage of open space. Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
Work with the State Government and developers to ensure an appropriate provision of usable and well-designed open Developers, Housing SA, Renewal SA, 2.1.3 space and streetscapes are provided within new residential development areas. This may include the development of Y State Planning Commission master plans and landscape plans which are consistent with City of PAE’s Statement of Requirements.
Review and strengthen the City of PAE’s Statement of Requirements, provided to developers, to include open space design 2.1.4 and construction guidelines for new residential developments. These guidelines should provide minimum requirements for Developers, State Planning Commission - open space which are clear, concise and consistent with the City of PAE’s Development Plan.
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, Local Government Continue to monitor and advocate that appropriate and quality open space provision, public realm and green infrastructure 2.1.5 Association, Department of Health, - outcomes are considered through the South Australian State Government Planning Reform process. Planning Institute of Australia, Heart Foundation SA Investigate feasibility, in collaboration with the State Government, to rehabilitate the former Gillman Railyards and disused rail corridors through Rosewater and Ottoway for recreation. This should consider: State Government Department of • Access to the land for long term occupancy; Planning Transport Infrastructure, 2.1.6 • Appropriate development of space for recreation, landscape and social purposes; Office for Recreation, Sport and Y • Connection, walking and cycling links to other open space and facilities including Eric Sutton Reserve Racing, Minister for Transport and and the Port Centre; and Infrastructure, Land Owners • Safe crossing point at Grand Junction Road.
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Partners and Shown in Ref Strategic Direction Stakeholders Action Plan
Identify opportunities for our streetscapes and public realm to provide open space value including Department considering vehicle function, service of Planning provision, recreation, natural 2.1.7 Transport Y shade, biodiversity value and water Infrastructure, sensitive urban design. This should Priority Local Residents consider road widths, and cost Project 1: benefit evaluation of bitumen verses Securing the landscape areas. Future Provision of Open Space
Investigate potential to close the Strategic Directions 2.1.1, 2.1.6 & 2.6.4 This project has the following key following sections of road to allow objectives: the consolidation of open space Securing a good provision of open space across the City now and into the future has • Review the governance and management of parcels for improved open space multiple benefits for our community and the City of PAE’s Open Space Fund function: the health and function of our City. Land • Identify potential acquisition opportunities • Jaffrey Street acquisition however can be difficult to achieve for key priority areas including consideration and can take a long time to accomplish. This of the disused railway corridor through (Jaffrey St Rose Gardens) Department project aims to increase the provision of open Rosewater (see Strategic Direction 2.1.6) of Planning, space in areas with low provision. • Hudson Avenue • Identify potential State Government funding Transport and Y 2.1.8 (Hudson Avenue Reserve) opportunities for open space acquisition Infrastructure, This project focuses on improving processes This should consider the potential and procedures to facilitate increasing our • Or opportunities to improve streetscapes Local Residents to provide open space function impacts to traffic management in open space provision in key priority areas of the local area as well as community the City.
feedback. In regards to Hudson As open space acquisition can be The City of PAE’s role: Owner, Facilitator, Avenue Reserve this should be opportunistic it is important to have robust Advocate investigated after land tenure is processes in place to allow opportunities to Partners: State Government. Department resolved, and South Road upgrade is be pursued when they arise. High priority of Planning Transport Infrastructure, Office completed. areas include Rosewater/Ottoway and for Recreation, Sport and Racing, Minister for Peterhead/Birkenhead. Transport and Infrastructure, Land Owners 13 2.2 Natural systems, environment and climate 2.STRATEGIC OUTCOME We consider environmental function and sustainability within the planning, design and management change of our open space to provide our community with the opportunity to connect2 with nature and to protect our natural environment.
Why is it important? Key Findings Climate Change is one of the key environmental challenges facing our world and responding to climate The City of PAE has a number of exceptional unique change is only becoming more imperative. There are Our region has a range of natural environments - including one of the largest a number of ways in which we can use our existing unique natural environments constructed tidal wetlands in the world at Barker Inlet modelling and information to inform decision making and ; State-listed nature reserves such as Mutton Cove, future actions. the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and the Adelaide and ecological assets which Urban Heat Islands can have a huge influence on International Bird Sanctuary; a wide expanse of coastal community health and wellbeing particularly vulnerable beaches; extensive mangrove and samphire areas at should be protected, community members such as young children or the Gillman and Mangrove Cove; the Port River and Barker elderly. “Excessive urban heat becomes most problematic enhanced and celebrated. Inlet Estuary; some of the only remaining areas of original when it concentrates into larger urban heat islands. “ vegetation of the Adelaide Plains at Folland Park; and Western Adelaide Urban Heat Mapping project Everyone has a role to play freshwater rivers and creeks including the River Torrens and Dry Creek. The provision of open space and green neighbourhoods in creating great open spaces as well as well-designed and irrigated green spaces and These natural open spaces across the City provide critical tree provision are an important way we can help to and green neighbourhoods environmental functions. While some natural areas have provide cooler neighbourhoods and more comfortable to have restricted access for conservation purposes micro climates. Innovative urban design and green to provide a liveable City other areas have the potential to provide recreation infrastructure such as vertical gardens, green roofs, water and environment opportunities to our community. sensitive urban design, passive irrigation, and rain gardens and be resilient and adaptive Establishing natural areas of planting in recreation parks will be required to establish green neighbourhoods in an as well as integrated play opportunities with nature can urbanising City. to the impacts of climate provide our community with opportunities to connect change. to nature which has been linked to improved wellbeing, The 30-year Plan for Greater Adelaide identifies that mental health and childhood development increasing green cover and tree canopy is a critical step to
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This Strategic Outcome considers and should work with the following State documents:
achieving a more sustainable and liveable facing both our environmental areas and Strategy supports the implementation of city. The key target within the Plan aims our communities as a result of climate the actions within these key documents. that the “urban green cover is increased change we will need to work together The management of conservation by 20% in metropolitan Adelaide by and consider the environment in every areas or natural areas is detailed within AdaptWest (20xx) 2045.” Research undertaken for the City decision which is made not only for open specific Management Plans which have of PAE shows a loss of tree canopy cover, space but across our City. been developed for each site. These mainly due to residential development; In some cases the future impacts of management plans will consider the this trend will continue without a changing climate on our facilities environmental function of the space and deliberate intervention and a targeted and the provision of services for our provide guidelines for the appropriate response to increase tree canopy. community are not known. Therefore development and monitoring of these All of the open space and the street ongoing research and analysis is critical to sites. networks across the City of PAE have a ensuring that we identify and understand If the provision and conservation of role to play in achieving this target. The the impacts and can safeguard against key natural areas continue, without any first step is to understand how the City them. future identification of how to expand of PAE will set a tree canopy target as The Living Environment Strategy and or improve these areas, the quality and well as what species of trees we need to Living Environment Strategy (2017-2022) AdaptWest Climate Change Adaptation environmental value of these sites will plant and where they need to be planted Plan are the key driving documents diminish over time. to meet this target. behind protecting our environment and To successfully respond to the challenges being climate ready. The Open Space
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Shown in Ref Strategic Direction Partners and Stakeholders Action Plan Department of Planning, Transport Improve the greening and tree canopy across the City. This should include setting a tree canopy target for the City and Infrastructure, Natural Resources considering the State Strategic target and develop an action plan which identifies how this target will be met over time, Management Board, Environment 2.2.1 - including species selection and planting programs. Protection Authority, Environmental (As per Living Environment Strategy Foundation Initiative Greening our City) NGOs, Local Residents and Environment Community Groups
Improve our approach to stormwater projects on open space to recognise the importance of retaining useable open space for community including:
• a more considered design approach to stormwater infrastructure to ensure dual use; SA Water, Developers, 2.2.2 Stormwater Management Authority, - • a collaborative approach to project scoping and budgeting for projects to resolve stormwater issues whilst providing Environmental Protection Agency high quality open space outcomes;
• potential purchase of additional open space in low open space provision areas.
Advocate for and support the conservation and enhancement of open space within northern Lefevre Peninsula including R B Connolly Reserve, Kardi Yarta Park, Mutton Cove, Falie Reserve, Lady Ruthven Reserve and Biodiversity Park, with consideration of the following: State Government, Industry • Conservation and environmental value; Stakeholders, Environmental 2.2.3 Y • Access and recreation value; Conservation Groups, Private Landowners • Connection between open space on the Lefevre Peninsula to create a green corridor that supports walking and cycling links; and
• The urban and industrial growth in the area.
Include practical consideration of ‘Green Infrastructure’ options in all new Council owned developments, infrastructure Water Sensitive SA, Local Government 2.2.4 projects, open space planning, and asset builds - including Water Sensitive Urban Design practices (WSUD). Association SA, Environment Protection - (As per Living Environment Strategy Strategic Outcome 2.3) Authority, Local Residents, Schools
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Shown in Ref Strategic Direction Partners and Stakeholders Action Plan
Investigate potential to establish urban forests across the City which includes existing Department of Environment and Water, Green Adelaide, State natural areas, new nature open space, streetscapes and private properties which focus on 2.2.5 Government and private land owners, local environment and Y re-establishing native landscapes, improving biodiversity and creating or supporting habitat conservation groups corridors.
For open space with a high conservation and environmental importance (such as Folland Park, Dry Creek, River Torrens, and Coast Park) develop site specific Management Plans. Department of Environment and Water SA Water, Management Plans should consider conservation activities, site management, any required 2.2.6 Local Governments, Green Adelaide, Y development, and (where appropriate) recreation opportunities. Work collaboratively Environment Protection Authority with State Government, Local Government and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent approach is taken to the management and development of these spaces.
Continue to partner with the State Government to deliver outcomes identified through Y Department of Environment and Water, Green Adelaide, 2.2.7 wetland management planning to ensure efficient operations and identify possible (not all wetlands Environment Protection Authority opportunities for managed access by the community for recreation. mapped)
Continue to deliver the Western Adelaide Region Climate Change Adaptation Plan to AdaptWest, City of West Torrens, City of Charles Sturt, 2.2.8 progressively develop climate change responses that focus on either climate change - State Government mitigation or adaptation to future impacts.
Department of Environment and Water, Green Adelaide, State Support the activation and restoration of the city’s rivers (Port and Torrens), 2.2.9 Government and private land owners, local environment and - wetlands and coastal environments as important features of the city’s open space network conservation groups
17 2.3 Sport Facility 2.STRATEGIC OUTCOME Provision Our community will have access to a range of quality sports facilities and activity areas across the city, including opportunity for both formal and informal participation.3
Why is it important? Key Findings facilities and will be a key driver for building facilities for sport over the next 10 years. Sports and clubs play a fundamental role in the lifestyle, The City of PAE has a high participation in soccer health and wellbeing of our community. While the and cricket, relative to Australia, which reflects our There is a long history of participation in recreation and non- traditional sports diverse population. There are also a high proportion of is increasing the participation in organised sport is still the provision of sporting community level sport, or sport activities being played strong in Australia and the City of PAE. casually, occurring across the City. Flexible casual use facilities in the City of Over the previous decade sport has attracted a more playing areas should be provided where possible. This is diverse range of people participating in sporting particularly important in low socio-economic areas where PAE. Sport can build activities. More diversity in sport such as increases in members of our community may not be able to afford to women’s competition in formally male dominated sports play sport through an organised club. communities and provide and migrant communities seeking new and different It is important to support high participation sports opportunities continue to make sport a high priority. opportunity for our in the City of PAE but to balance this and support all Sports have explored a range of different formats of sports including non-traditional or low participation community to be physically their traditional games to appeal to and attract different sports to ensure there are various opportunities for our crowds. Sporting organisations have also produced community. and socially active. Sport guidelines for the provision of facilities for their relevant The City of PAE has a good provision of sporting open sports which respond to current community expectations is continuing to attract space which is distributed relatively evenly over the City, and building standards. with less provision in the central area of the City and a more diverse range of These changes in sport are also driving improvements more in the west and east. to sporting infrastructure such as inclusive and family There is some State level sporting open space located participants. friendly change facilities. This change represents a within the City of PAE including Alberton Oval (Local significant change in the investment in our sporting Government owned) the home ground for the South
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Australian Football League team Port Adelaide essential infrastructure (toilets and wash down Football Club and State Sports Park (State areas) is important considerations for supporting Government owned). State Sports Park, located water sporting activities. Any activity occurring at Gepps Cross, represents a huge opportunity along the coast and rivers will need to consider for sporting infrastructure for both elite and and mitigate environmental impacts as well as casual sport. The planning and development manage multiple users within the same space. of this site will need to carefully balance sport The City of PAE Sports Development Plan and recreation opportunities to ensure a great identifies a number of strategic actions to outcome for both sport and our community. improve the facilities, programs and relationships The majority of our large open spaces are being for sport within the City of PAE. used for sporting activities, with fewer large open spaces being used predominately for community recreation. This is likely due to the long history of sporting traditions which have helped to shape the City of PAE but also due to the space requirements for sports. It is critical that these This Strategic Outcome spaces are designed and managed in a way that considers and should allows community to feel welcome in these work with the following spaces and to be able to use these areas when State documents: not being used for organised sport. As the City of PAE population continues to grow there may be additional sporting open space required for our community. Additional sporting open space can be difficult to secure due to the size of open space required and the cost associated with constructing and maintaining sporting areas. In the short term having a clear understanding of how much activity our current sporting areas are and can support is important to manage the use of our active reserves, ensuring that our sporting open space is being utilised by sport and the wider community to the best of its ability. This should include consideration of the provision of sporting open space in adjacent Council areas. Sports Development Plan The City of PAE also has both the coast and Port (2017-2022) River to support water sports such as sailing, rowing, kite surfing and dragon boat racing. Access to the water as well as the provision of
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Shown in Ref Strategic Direction Partners and Stakeholders Action Plan Department of Education, Schools, Investigate opportunities to share the use of school facilities for sport and recreation and work with the Department of 2.3.1 Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, - Education to develop and implement shared-use agreements. (As per Sports Development Plan Strategic Actions 3.1 & 3.2) Local Government Association SA
Continue to collaborate with State Government on the planning, design and development of State Sports Park. Schools, Office for Recreation, Sport Consideration should be given to the establishment of regional level sporting facilities which are required by sporting and Racing, State Government, Peak 2.3.2 Y codes, as well as providing recreation opportunities for the community. Sporting Organisations and Associations, (As per Sports Development Plan Strategic Action 4.8) Consultants
When opportunities arise, secure large parcels of open space which could be used for sporting open space if required in State Government, Developers, Peak 2.3.3 future – through land acquisition and working with developers. - Sporting Organisations and Associations (As per Sports Development Plan Strategic Actions 4.2 & 4.10)
Review the use of existing sporting open space to identify the appropriate level of use at each facility to support the Peak Sporting Organisations and 2.3.4 management of sporting open space and reduce over use and support increased use when sites are underutilised. Associations, Sporting Clubs, Y Refer to Priority Project 2 in the following page for more details. Consultants
Progressively upgrade sports club building facilities so that they meet the development standards identified for each Federal Government, SA Government, sporting code and the appropriate level of use for that site (identified through Strategic Direction 2.3.4). The main focus Trusts and Foundations, Peak Sporting 2.3.5 Y for should be on the provision of essential sporting support infrastructure such as change rooms, public toilets, medical Organisations and Associations, rooms, and umpire rooms. (As per Sports Development Plan Strategic Actions 2.2 & 6.3) Sports Clubs
Allocate and promote 4-5 fields and large grassed areas across the City for casual sports use, investigating the following sports grounds and opportunities:
• Peter Cousins Reserve • Enfield Community Centre (adjoining open space) State Government, Local Clubs, 2.3.6 (adjoining Lefevre Recreation Reserve) Y • Dry Creek Reserve Oval Community Groups, Local Residents • Eric Sutton Reserve (when not used for organised sport) (when not used for organised sport) • Reg Robinson Reserve • Thomas Turner Reserve (long term master plan option) (with basin improvement to support this) • Pitman Park (low impact only)
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Partners and Shown Ref Strategic Direction in Action Stakeholders Plan
Undertake a detailed review of outdoor courts within the City of PAE and seek to maximise community use and support club growth and participation where possible. This should consider:
• Consolidation of existing Sporting Clubs, Priority facilities where suitable Tennis SA, Netball Project 2: 2.3.7 • Community access to SA, Office for Y existing club courts Recreation, Managing the Sport and Racing • Function of multi-use courts Use of Sporting (including swapping between Open Space sports) The purpose of this project is to review • Community and club consultation Strategic Directions 2.3.4 & (will inform the current and maximum usage for each 2.3.5) sporting open space within the City. This (As per Sports Development Plan should consider: Strategic Action 2.6) With demand for sporting open space high these spaces can sometimes be over used • Construction of the playing area e.g. type of for sporting activities; this can lead to higher turf, subsurface etc. maintenance costs, poor quality turf or • Synthetic surfaces Ensure that all sporting open playing areas, delays in swapping a playing (inc. benefits, cost, urban heat impacts) space provides recreation and area between summer and winter use and social opportunities to the wider • Maintenance requirements and costs potential injury to players. They can also be community. These spaces should • Maximum playable hours on the playing underused which can impact on scheduling be designed to be welcoming and surface or in other sporting teams not being able functional for the wider community to access areas to play. Consideration • Current usage of the ground and even when there is sport being 2.3.8 Sporting Clubs - needs to also be given to the amount of assessment of played. Clear communication to time and when the sporting open space is • Under/over use advise our community that they accessible by the wider community to use for are allowed to uses these spaces • Community use of the ground recreation. and to the Club that they do not • Potential opportunities to manage the use at
have exclusive use will be required. each ground. This may mean relocating clubs The City of PAE’s role: Owner, Facilitator (As per Sports Development Plan from overused grounds, or reconstructing Partners: Sports and Recreation Clubs, Peak Strategic Action 5.7) playing surfaces to improve capacity. Sporting Organisations and Associations, Community 21 2.4 Recreation, health and 2.STRATEGIC OUTCOME wellbeing Everyone in our community will have access to open space, facilities and opportunities to support health and wellbeing and community connection.4
Why is it important? Key Findings and kite surfing) have grown in popularity and in many cases have been recognised as a competition sport. The built environment can have a positive impact on Walking and cycling can be supported throughout the Open space provides people’s choice of recreation activities and can make City not only through open space including trails such a positive impact on their health and wellbeing. The as the River Torrens and coast park but also through recreation opportunities provision and design of open space and streets can make the street network. Considering the design of our local a difference in people’s lifestyle choices including active for our community and streets can redefine what these spaces mean and improve transport, socialisation and physical activity. their function for recreation activities. supports their health and Physical activity and recreation activities are an important Considering the ongoing needs of our community it is determinant for health and wellbeing as regular exercise important to provide a wide variety of recreation facilities wellbeing. Open space can play a role in addressing other health concerns such and open space which can accommodate different as overweight or obesity and mental health issues. This is should be welcoming and uses. This should include considering the access to our particularly important for the City of PAE as there is high waterways for recreation and sport activities, there is a rate of obesity and low levels of physical activity by a large functional for everyone in huge unrealised potential of the Port River and the open portion of the population (70.1%)(SA Health, 2019). space along the river front. our community and should There are vast range of recreation and social activities Access to nature, including open space, trees and other which open space can support which has changed over be complimented with natural areas has positive results for both physical and the last ten years. There are a higher proportion of mental health. The connection to nature, or access to people participating in non-organised recreation activities programs and activities. experience natural areas has been shown to have positive than was the case ten year ago with walking, running and impact on early learning and positive mindsets. The fitness being top participation activities. directions identified within Strategic Outcome 2.2 have Likewise recreation activities which used to attract only a considered how the environment can support the health small proportion of participants (e.g. skating, BMX riding, and wellbeing of our community.
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This Strategic Outcome considers and should work with the following State documents:
Inclusive Communities Plan People, Pets and Places - Animal Active Recreation Facilities Plan (2019-2024) Management Plan (2018-2023) (20xx)
Another important consideration is to Open space is a shared community facility ensure that our open space is welcoming which should accommodate a range of and functional for everyone in our activities and depends on the responsible community through the use of universal and understanding use of our community design which focuses on accessibility and to reduce conflicts and ensure that inclusive design. everyone feels safe and welcome in our open space. Where there are ongoing Research undertaken internationally conflicts, such as dogs within open space indicates that the promotion and or night time use of reserves or speed communication to the community about of cycling or other vehicles within open open space including what spaces are space, further investigationshould be available and when, and programs and undertaken and appropriate guidelines activities, can equate to a significant developed to manage this. This may increase in the proportion of people result in restrictions on these activities using these spaces. within certain open space areas.
23 2. STRATEGIC OUTCOMES 2.4 Recreation, health and wellbeing
Shown in Ref Strategic Direction Partners and Stakeholders Action Plan Improve the provision of recreation facilities across the City including: • Addressing gaps in provision of facilities; Refer to Active • Increasing opportunities for the shared use of facilities (e.g. schools or sporting clubs); Sporting Clubs, Department for Education, Recreation 2.41 Schools Facilities Plan for • Investigate the feasibility of establishing an adventure playground; and more details • Investigate the provision of new recreation opportunities such as pump track, BMX, beach volleyball, 3 x 3 basketball (As per Active Recreation Facilities Plan).
Investigate establishing mobile and pop-up spaces and facilities to support a range of recreation activities (e.g. Neighbouring Councils, Facility or program 2.4.2 pump tracks, skate parks, community gardens, dog friendly spaces) which could be used at events as well as - providers, Local event coordinators support the provision of day-to-day activities in areas where there is a low provision of facilities.
Create people and pet-friendly places and support dogs in open space in a safe and responsible way through the consideration of the following: • Assessment of on and off leash dog areas
• Clear and easy to follow signage Dog and Cat Management Board, 2.4.3 • Additional off-leash dog areas – with consideration of creating a positive community outcome including Animal Behaviour Experts, - the impact on surrounding residents Australian Veterinary Association • Dog walking trails • Dog prohibited areas where there is potential impacts to wildlife (As per Initiative 1 and 2 of the Animal Management Plan)
Improve pedestrian and cycling links across the city for transport and recreation to: • Improve connections between open space and other destinations such as schools, shops and public transport to create walkable neighbourhoods; Department of Planning Transport, and 2.4.4 Infrastructure, Department for Education, Y • Create neighbourhood fitness loops - integrate open space and on-street pathways to create clear and Department of Environment and Water safe recreation loop paths for our community; • Maintain regional trails such as Coast Park, River Torrens, Dry Creek to a high standard.
Facilitate the creation of productive landscapes including community gardens, and bees and butterfly friendly 2.4.5 Community and environmental groups, NRM - landscapes, where there is strong community interest and where the open space is appropriate and available.
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Improve access to the water (both river and coast) and enhance the quality of water front Renewal SA, reserves to support increased recreation water Water Sport activity opportunities including non-motorised and Recreation water crafts and swimming. This should consider: Associations, Renewal SA, 2.4.6 Y • The upgrade of some existing open space Developers, along the waterfront to facilitate use; Coastal • Partnership with adjacent land owners; and Protection Board, • Potential acquisition of strategically located Land Owners parcels of open space. Priority Project 3: Develop a promotion and signage strategy for Promoting open space to improve the awareness and use of open space within the City. Our Open Space Strategic Direction 2.4.7 This should consider the following:
• Easy to navigate online information to find Knowing where open space is located, A promotion strategy for open space open space and facilities; what is provided there and when it can be Local used is a critical first step in community may consider the following: • Clearly defined and explained rules or Government members using open space. Ensuring that our 2.4.7 expectations relevant to individual open Association - open space is easy to find online and when • Review the governance and space; SA, Service travelling through an area (signage), but also management of the City of PAE’s Open Providers that it is easy to navigate within the open Space Fund • Communicate the availability of courts and space (wayfinding) can all make a difference other recreation/ casual sport opportunities; • Ability to find information on open to use. space online including location of open • Signage and wayfinding at each open space; space, how to get there and facilities Information on our open space should be and provided easy to find online and up-to-date. Knowing • Information on the history of open space. what facilities are at open space can influence • Providing information on programs and Refer to Priority Project 3 for more details. who is using the open space. Re-imagining other activities to our community or promoting how people can use open • Signage and wayfinding within open Investigate pilot projects that showcase space can provide new opportunities to our space (both existing and proposed) initiatives in access and inclusion using universal Department community • Role of Community Centres and 2.4.8 design principles such as playground equipment, for Human - Libraries changing places, and accessible tourism. (As per Services The City of PAE’s role: Owner, Facilitator Inclusive Communities Plan Built Environment) Partners: Local Government Association • Aligns with the City of PAE marketing SA, Service Providers and communication strategy 25 2.5 Destinations, Culture 2.STRATEGIC OUTCOME and Art Our community will have opportunities to connect with heritage, culture and art through open space that facilitates events and programs across the5 City.
Why is it important? Key Findings There are a number of unique destinations across the City including the Port Centre (heritage), Semaphore The City of PAE has a rich identify within Arts and (events and environment) and Stockade Park Destinations, Culture and Culture demonstrated through unique local events, (environment). These spaces will typically be classified as Art are an expression of art and music festivals, heritage and multi-culturalism. either regional or district hierarchy of open space (refer Culture forms a big part of our community identity and to background report for definitions) as they are larger our community identity creation of place. Public art is a way in which we can and can accommodate multiple activities and people express our culture. at a single time. Destinations are realised also through and heritage, connecting Open space and public realm in our City should create appropriate planning and provision of support facilities spaces which are comfortable and welcoming for such as car parking, public toilets, pathways, seating and people and places and everyone in our community. Where possible through other facilities. enhancing people’s lives. the design and development of open space local culture Destination open space are places where our community should be considered and reflected. can gather and engage in community activities which Culture and “place” can be difficult to explain or support social inclusion. They can attract visitors from verbalise, it is dynamic and changes over time and other areas in South Australia, Australia and the world depending on who is experiencing the space. A place show-casing our unique areas and supporting the local can also have multiple identities and histories including economy. Aboriginal and European history. Placemaking is While there are a range of large open spaces within the process which creates a place; it is ongoing and the City many are not suitable to be developed into depends on the people involved, the space itself and the a destination, this is for various reasons including relationships which are formed through the placemaking stormwater management, access and surveillance and process. site contamination. However, there are some like Thomas Turner Reserve which can support the activity
26 2. THE STRATEGIC OUTCOMES OPEN SPACE STRATEGY 2021-2026 and development which would create a destination but this potential has not been realised. The Thomas Turner Reserve master plan shows the potential this site has to provide multiple diverse activities and experiences (sport, recreation, events, social, play and natural environment) in one location due to its size and range of areas, at this stage this master plan has not been implemented. Equally important are the smaller neighbourhood destinations which support community events for the local community. Where possible community led placemaking and activities should be supported as it builds community cohesion and ownership over the open space.
This Strategic Outcome considers and should work with the following State documents:
Tourism Strategy and Action Plan (2020)
Arts and Culture Strategy and Action Plan (2020-2025)
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Develop a public realm design and activation plan for the Port River Inner Harbour. This should consider the function, Developers, Renewal SA, Private 2.5.1 design, materials and activities which occur within the open space along the waterfront and provide a comprehensive guide Y Landholders, Community to its development and activation in future.
Develop a master plan for the Semaphore Foreshore to create a high quality coastal destination for our community and visitors to the City of PAE. This should take an integrated approach to design and consider: Community, State Government, Local • Coastal protection and environmental conservation in a • Shade, shelter, picnic and rest stops Businesses, Private Landholders, changing climate 2.5.2 • Cultural interpretation and public art consultants, Local Aboriginal Groups, Y • Event function and gathering spaces • Integration with Semaphore Road City of PAE Aboriginal Advisory Panel, • Integrated play, youth facilities Event Coordinators Refer to Priority Project 4 on the following page • Coastal park trail links and recreation opportunities for more details.
Identify opportunities (during the initial design phase for open space) to recognise and celebrate culture and heritage value 2.5.3 Cultural groups, consultants - within open space through interpretation, information, plant selection, art work and gathering spaces.
Update and expand the City of PAE Kaurna Cultural Survey and develop relationships with local Kaurna Elders to improve the representation and acknowledgement of Kaurna cultural heritage within the design and development of open space Local Aboriginal Groups, City of PAE 2.5.4 when appropriate. This should consider specific locations which hold cultural significance as well as consideration of how Aboriginal Advisory Panel, - Kaurna culture can be celebrated in open space across the City including consideration of the naming of open space when Cultural Heritage Consultants appropriate.
Undertake a feasibility study for the design and development of Western Region Reserve. This strategic parcel of open Community, Investors, Local Aboriginal space within the Port Centre has huge potential and careful consideration should be given to its future. Potential 2.5.5 Groups, City of PAE Aboriginal Advisory Y opportunities, that have been identified previously, are: Indigenous Cultural Centre, wetlands, water activities launch area, Panel, State Government regional playground, sporting open space., event and gathering space.
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Upgrade and maintain to a high standard public realm and streets in key urban destinations (Semaphore Road, Jetty Road Largs Bay, Port Adelaide Centre and Prospect Road, City View Boulevard). This should focus on creating people friendly streets and consider: Local businesses Department of 2.5.6 • High quality materials and design; Y Planning, Transport • Places to relax and congregate, including and Infrastructure outdoor dining; • Landscape and natural shade; Priority • Essential infrastructure such as seating, bins, and lighting; and Project 4: • Public art and interpretation. Semaphore Foreshore This project will provide a guide to the Maintain and establish a range of quality Master Plan future development, activation and event spaces in key locations (distributed management of this space and should equally across the City where possible) that Strategic Direction 2.5.2 consider the following: can facilitate a range of different types and Event size events such as large community events, The Semaphore Foreshore is a regional • Coastal protection and environmental Coordinators, 2.5.7 performances, markets and gatherings. Event - open space within the City. It is a popular conservation in a changing climate Local Community, spaces will require large grassed multi-use location for the local population, with a Sporting Clubs • Event function and gathering spaces areas, access to utilities (power, water), strong community surrounding it, as well as a • Integrated play, youth facilities lighting, car parking, consideration of adjacent popular destination for visitors to the City. land uses and links to recreation activity and • Coastal park trail links and recreation spaces. It is a key coastal destination which provides opportunities a range of activities and attractions including • Shade, shelter, picnic and rest stops open space, recreation such as the coastal Local residents, path, environmental conservation including • Cultural interpretation and public art Department of the dune system, tourism and events. There • Integration with Semaphore Road Implement the Thomas Turner Master Plan to Planning, Transport is existing infrastructure as well as a range increase the use of this facility and to realise and Infrastructure, 2.5.8 Y of commercial operations at the site. As this the potential of this open space to become a Heritage Advisory a high-profile site with multiple functions it The City of PAE’s role: Custodian, Facilitator, regional destination. Committees, Art justifies the development of a Master Plan Partners: Community, State Government, Local and Community to guide future development and ensure Businesses, Private Landholders, consultants, Groups that this area continues to be a high quality Local Aboriginal Groups, City of PAE Aboriginal destination for the City. Advisory Panel, Event Coordinators 29 2.6 Improve
Decision 2.STRATEGIC OUTCOME We take a considered approach to future development and decision making and constantly improve our knowledge and processes to ensure we are providing the6 best outcome for our Making community.
Why is it important? Key Findings we make for our community today will create the City tomorrow. There are many complex issues which face our City Understanding the issues which matter to our community including providing facilities and services, as well as is an important step in decision making. The City of PAE The decisions that we ongoing maintenance in a financially responsible manner currently undertakes the Community Perception Survey and meeting the varying needs and expectations from a make today will create each year to get a broad understanding of key issues. If we diverse community. Having a robust process for decision take an example from this survey, we see that members making which considers a range of data is important to the City of tomorrow. of our community report not feeling safe walking after making decisions which reflect both best practice and dark. Considering this against other data and industry community feedback. Continuously improving research shows a similar result from SA Health. It is how we gather and use The City of PAE currently has a robust multi-step estimated that over two thirds of our community does decision making process including the development of not feel safe walking alone in their local area after dark. strategic and management plans, capital works program, data to inform decisions While there are many factors which can influence asset management plans, long term financial plan and perceptions of safety physical features such as footpath annual business plan and budget. These planning and will allow us to make condition and lighting can play a part. Noting this as an decision-making processes are constantly reviewed important issue for the community can indicate that the better decisions on the regularly to ensure that the City of PAE considers all lighting provision along streets and through our reserves aspects of the City and community. issues that matter. as well as pathways and vegetation clearing could all be The development of strategies and plans involve research reviewed to respond to this issue. and investigations, ongoing assessment of current The usefulness of applied data collection and decision and new facilities, investigations intotrends and new making is only starting to be understood through the technologies, and a commitment to consultation with development and implementation of smart technology our community. The City of PAE is continuously trying to and data collection. Having a better understanding of improve on decision making knowing that the decisions 30 2. THE STRATEGIC OUTCOMES OPEN SPACE STRATEGY 2021-2026
how our open space and facilities are used will help to guide and other data collection and improvements will stand us in better decisions in future based on real life data. good stead. This Strategic Outcome considers and should As an example of how the use of smart technology can assist Undertaking the appropriate level of planning and design work with the following State documents: in decision making recent trials undertaken in partnership for our key open spaces ensure that we take a considered between the City of PAE, other Councils and run by SA and co-ordinated approach to the development of our open Water look at how smart irrigation technology can be used space assets. This will help to get the most out of our open not only to improve our green areas through watering at space, improve function and manage resources. the right time but also saving water while doing it. This may The City of PAE are intermittently approached by local influence our decision on what open space to water and residents, businesses, event coordinators, and sporting how we water it and has the potential to conserve water organisations to invest in facilities and services and/or resources to allow for more greening to occur. programs and events within the City of PAE. While these However with future challenges from environmental represent interesting opportunities for our community pressures such as the cost and shortage of water supplies, it can be complex to facilitate these due to policy more frequent extreme weather and hotter days will requirements, competing demands, budgets or other require a more detailed and considered decision process to considerations. It is important to develop a clear policy Tourism Strategy and Action Plan (2020) ensure that we can still provide great open space outcomes direction for the City of PAE to make the most out of these for our community. Investing in applied research projects opportunities for our community.
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Use the Open Space Framework (developed as part of this strategy and detailed in the Background Report) to guide the 2.6.1 - - future provision and development of open space
SA Water, Private Business, Local Undertake a review of public conveniences provision across the City to improve decision making and inform the 2.6.2 residents, Adjacent Councils, Public Toilet - appropriate and financially sustainable provision of toilets across the City. Refer toPriority Project 5 for more details. Service Providers, Manufacturers
Investigate how data and smart technology can be used to improve decision making around asset and open space Utilities SA Water, Universities, Smart 2.6.3 - development. Technology Providers, AdaptWest
Review and improve Council’s management of its Open Space Fund to provide clear governance and policy direction to Department of Planning, Transport and 2.6.4 - inform decision making about how the fund is applied. Infrastructure, Legal Advisors
Consider the development of an ‘unsolicited bids policy’ to guide the City of PAE in responding to opportunities presented Businesses, Not for Profit Organisations, 2.6.5 - by private businesses or NGOs while still maintaining a transparent and fair decision making process. Sporting Club, Event Coordinators,
Improve project management processes for the development of open space and undertake an appropriate level of design, scheduling and budgeting for key sites and ensure that considered decisions are made for the improvement of our open space facilities. Priority sites include: Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, • Thomas Turner Reserve (master plan developed) • EP Nazar and John Hart (master plan) 2.6.6 Department of Planning, Transport and Y • LJ Lewis and Edward Smith Reserves (master plan • Blair Athol Reserve (master plan) Infrastructure developed) • Semaphore Foreshore (master plan) • Port Adelaide Reserve (short term concept plan developed)
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Investigate opportunities to improve lighting within reserves with high evening activity or where evening activation of reserve would provide a community 2.6.7 benefit. This should include consideration or current SA Police, - policy, liability, surrounding land uses and other considerations as well as changing lifestyles and demand for flexibility in time. Priority Undertake a review of Council’s maintenance Project 5: planning for open space to ensure that maintenance 2.6.8 Local residents - programmes appropriately reflect the function and Public level of use of each open space Conveniences Review Continue to undertake research into creating cool Strategic Directions 2.6.2 It should consider: and efficient open space and streetscapes to offer refuge on hotter days and help to address Urban Heat The provision of public toilets in open • Location on the site and Island impacts and park retention in extreme weather. Utilities SA Water, space and key public locations can distribution of facilities across This should consider: Universities, make a significant difference to visitor’s the City; Smart Technology experience of these areas and even the 2.6.9 • Extent and management of irrigation including smart - • Access to the facility (DDA Providers, choice to visit there again. However meters; requirements etc.) AdaptWest, Local public toilets can be expensive to • Adjacent activities and use of the • Material selection (e.g. lighter softfall and mulch); Residents provide and maintain particularly in multiple locations. They can also open space; • Water retention and reuse; and attract antisocial behaviour if located • Design and maintenance and designed poorly or not managed • Vegetation selection and tree planting standards for public toilets; appropriately. • Approach taken by other Councils; and Ensure that a robust process is used to guide the Many public toilets across the City are implementation of this Strategy, including: aging and a large proportion of toilets • Engaging with our community have been locked. Our community has to get a better understanding • A Reference Group to identify and progress projects continuously requested additional toilet of their expectations for public facilities or upgrade to existing public toilets including gender and 2.6.10 • Annual reporting of the implementation of the - - toilets. Strategy as part of the Annual Budget Process. culturally inclusive toilet facilities. This project aims to review all of the • Review of the Open Space Strategy at least every City of PAE current public toilets. It The City of PAE’s role: Owner, manager, 5-10 years to ensure that it is consistent with current will provide guidelines for the design, Partners: SA Water, Private Business, Local development and management of public issues and community expectations residents, Adjacent Councils, public toilet toilets across the City. providers. 33 3. The Action Plan
How will this strategy The Action Plan shows the City of PAE in different This Action Plan has been Planning Areas these were used as a planning and developed to show how the be implemented? analysis tool and are explained below. strategic directions could be applied The directions identified within this strategy will be Statistical Planning Areas: implemented through various processes and procedures. These are larger planning areas and are reflective of the to the City of PAE and how the Where actions identified relate to specific sites and Australian Bureau of Statistics SA2 Census Boundaries. existing assets they will be incorporated into the City The census boundaries divide the City into areas provision, design and function of of PAE’s Asset Management Plan and Capital Works containing a similar number of households and provide Program. open space may change through the detailed information on each area. New projects will be considered through the City of implementation of this strategy. Local Planning Areas: PAE’s corporate planning and annual budget processes. This Action Plan shows the changes identified within Partnerships with other stakeholders will be pursued to These are the smaller planning areas and consider this strategy when they relate to a specific site, it does facilitate the implementation of projects and directions potential barriers to accessing facilities by walking or not include other projects which relate to process within this strategy and funding opportunities will be cycling including: improvements and further research and investigations. identified and considered. This includes the Port River, railway lines, and major Furthermore, this Action Plan does not include The strategy will be implemented over time with the roads such as Victoria Road, South Road and Grand actions for sites which have been identified through priority for projects considering a number of factors Junction Road. other strategic planning. A consolidated and complete including other planning, funding, opportunities and other These have been used through the planning and analysis as understanding of the actions recommended for each site impacts. across the City is recorded in the Parks & Gardens Asset they can have a huge impact on what facilities people will Management Plan and Capital Works Program. chose to use.
It is important to note that many of the directions There are eight statistical planning areas and 23 local
identified within this Strategy could be achieved in a planning areas. A map of the planning areas is provided on
number of ways in a number of different locations. The the following page. Action Plan shows where they could be applied and should not restrict these directions from being applied in other locations where applicable.
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Statistical Planning Areas
Outer Harbor 1 'SEWX 2SVXL
2 'SEWX 7SYXL North Haven
1.1 1.2 1.3 3 Port
4 Parks Torrens Island
Osborne 5 Inner
6 East (North
Taperoo Garden Island 7 )EWX 7SYXL
Largs North Local Planning Area
Dry Creek Local Planning Area Boundary Largs Bay Dry Creek excluded due to zero residential population
Peterhead 2.2 Gillman Birkenhead 2.1 Valley Exeter New View Por t Wingfield Gepps Cross Semaphore Port Adelaide Walkley 3.3 4.1 5.1 5.2 Heights Glanville 6.1 Semaphore Ottoway South 3.1 Ethelton Gilles 3.2 Plains Northfield Oakden Northgate Holden Rosewater Hill Angle Regency 6.2 Mansfield Kilburn Blair Park Park Enfield Clearview 3.4 3.5 3.6 Park Athol
Queenstown Alberton Windsor Dernancourt 4.2 4.3 5.3 5.4 Hillcrest Gardens Lightsview 3.7 Greenacres Woodville Ferryden Gardens Park 7.1 Broadview 7.2 Prospect Sefton Park Hampstead Manningham Gardens Klemzig Dudley Croydon Park Park
Devon Park 35
ACTIVE RECREATION FACILITIES PLAN FINAL FOR ENDORSEMENT 27 3. THE ACTION PLAN
The Actions for Coast North Legend Coast (North) covers the northern half of the Lefevre Peninsula and incorporates the suburbs of Outer OUTER HARBOR Local Planning Area Harbor, North Haven, Osborne, 1 Taperoo and Largs North. It 1.3 has a total population of 14,016 1.1 Local Planning Area Reference Number persons and accommodates a mix of residential, industrial and open 3 2 Railway Line space. It includes coastal areas and 1.2 6 frontage onto the 5 Industry 7 Port River. 8 4 Open Space NORTH 9 HAVEN
1 Open Space Reference 1.1 10 11 ACTIONS 12 OSBORNE Trails and Connections (SD 2.4.4) 19 13 Environmental Conservation (SD 2.2.3 & 2.2.6)
14 TAPEROO 18 Potential Urban Forest (SD 2.2.5)
Coast Park & Water Access (SD 2.2.6 & 2.4.6)
Potential Casual Use Sport (SD 2.3.6) Legend
LARGS 15 NORTH Managing Sporting Areas (SD 2.3.4, 2.3.5 & 2.3.7) RoadsCouncilStatisticalRailwayIndustry OpenLine Planning Space Area 17
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Coast North Site Specific Actions Open Space Link to Strategic Open Space Action and Further Comments Ref Directions 1 Mutton Cove (State Government)
2 Faile Reserve Collaborate with State Government and Industry to ensure the conservation and enhancement 3 Biodiversity Park (State Government) of open space within the northern Lefevre Peninsula. Considering environmental function, SD 2.2.3 & 2.4.4 recreation, and access and trail links. 4 Kardi Yarta Park
5 Lady Ruthven Reserve
6 J B Dearing Reserve
R B Hoskin Reserve 7 Investigate potential to establish urban forests at these sites which focus on re- establishing SD 2.2.5 native landscapes, improving biodiversity and creating or supporting habitat corridors. 8 J S Morton Reserve
9 R B Connely Reserve
10 Peter Cousins Reserve Investigate potential to use this site for casual sport. SD 2.3.6
11 I. W. Fotheringham Memorial Reserve
12 Catherine Hutton Reserve Maintain the foreshore as key open space within the City including consideration of SD 2.2.6, 2.4.4 13 Foreshore (Osborne) environmental conservation, climate change adaptation, regional trail connections, and other & 2.4.6 recreation and social functions. 14 Foreshore (Taperoo)
15 Foreshore (Largs North)
16 Almond Tree Flat Reserve Manage the use and development of sporting open space particularly with consideration of 17 Largs North Reserve the appropriate level of use for the playing area and the provision of essential sport building SD 2.3.4, 2.3.5 infrastructure. Undertake a review of the outdoor courts. & 2.3.7 18 Taperoo Reserve Note: As Taperoo Reserve is a new facility it will be considered but is unlikely to change as a result of this action. 19 Lefevre Recreation Reserve
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3. THE ACTION PLAN RoadsCouncilStatisticalRailwayIndustry OpenLine Planning Space Area The Actions for Coast South Legend Coast (South) covers the southern half of the Lefevre Peninsula and Local Planning Area includes the suburbs of Largs Bay, Peterhead, Birkenhead, New 2.1 Local Planning Area Reference Number Port, Exeter, Glanville, Ethelton, Semaphore and Semaphore Railway Line 7 South. The area is predominantly 1 residential, with a population of Industry LARGS BAY 14,873 persons, with boundaries 6 along the coast and the Port River. Open Space
2.2 1 Open Space Reference 8
PETERHEAD ACTIONS 16 Trails and Connections (SD 2.4.4)
Port River & Water Access (SD 2.5.1 & 2.4.6) 2.1 BIRKENHEAD Streets for People (SD 2.5.6) 3 5 14 EXETER Coast Park & Water Access (SD 2.2.6 & 2.4.6) 4 SEMAPHORE 15 NEW Environmental Conservation (SD 2.2.6) PORT Managing Sporting Areas (SD 2.3.4, 2.3.5 & 2.3.7) GLANVILLE 10 2 9 11 Master Plan (SD 2.4.6 & 2.6.6)
SEMAPHORE Increase Provision of Open Space (SD 2.1.1) SOUTH 12 ETHELTON Upgrade Open Space to Support Gap Area (SD 2.1.2) 13 New Development Areas (SD 2.1.3) 38 OPEN SPACE STRATEGY 2021-2026
Coast South Site Specific Actions
Open Space Link to Strategic Open Space Action and Further Comments Ref Directions
1 Foreshore (Largs Bay) Maintain the foreshore as key open space within the City including consideration of SD 2.2.6, 2.4.4 environmental conservation, climate change adaptation, regional trail connections, and other & 2.4.6 2 Foreshore (Semaphore South) recreation and social functions.
3 Foreshore (Semaphore) SD 2.2.6, 2.4.4, Develop a master plan to guide the future development of Semaphore Foreshore. 2.4.6 & 2.5.2 4 Time Ball Tower Reserve
5 Semaphore Road, Semaphore Upgrade and maintain high quality public realm to create places for people. SD 2.5.6 6 Jetty Road, Largs Bay
7 Almond Tree Flat Reserve Develop a Master Plan to guide the future development of EP Nazer and John Hart Reserve. 8 Largs Reserve Manage the use and development of sporting open space particularly with consideration of SD 2.3.4, 2.3.5, 2.3.7 & 2.6.6 9 E P Nazer Reserve the appropriate level of use for the playing area and the provision of essential sport building infrastructure. Undertake a review of the outdoor courts. 10 John Hart Reserve
11 Lartelare Reserve Develop Port River Public Realm Strategy to guide the development of the river front promenade. Including consideration of environmental requirements and recreation and event SD 2.5.1, 2.4.4 12 Mangrove Cove opportunities. Including consideration of State Government owned parcels of land such as Harts & 2.4.6 Mill, Black Diamond Square and Gallery Yampu. 13 Portside Christian Reserve
Upgrade this open space in the short term to improve community access to quality open space 14 Birkenhead Naval Reserve SD 2.1.2 in low provision areas.
15 New Development Area Work with developers to provide an appropriate provision of good quality open space. SD 2.1.3
16 Peterhead Area Investigate increasing the provision of open space in this area. SD 2.1.1
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The Actions for The Port Legend Legend The Port Planning area has a Local Planning Area Roads population of 11,016 persons and covers the suburbs of Port Adelaide, 2.1 Local Planning Area Reference Number Gillman, Ottoway, Rosewater, Alberton and Queenstown. This are Railway Line includes the Port Adelaide Centre Industry which has a mix of commercial, residential and institutional functions Open Space and well established residential areas. It also includes a large section of undeveloped land which may be used 1 Open Space Reference for commercial and industrial uses 12 into the future. GILLMAN ACTIONS Trails and Connections (SD 2.4.4)
Port River & Water Access (SD 2.5.1 & 2.4.6) 1
2 Revitalise Disused Railway Lines (SD 2.1.6 & 2.1.1) 3 PORT OTTOWAY Streets for People (SD 2.5.6) 6 ADELAIDE 9 3.1 8 3.3 Environmental Conservation (SD 2.2.6) 4 7 3.2 Western Region Reserve (SD 2.5.5) 5 ROSEWATER Managing Sporting Areas (SD 2.3.4, 2.3.5 & 2.3.7) 10 3.5 3.6 Potential Casual Use Sport (SD 2.3.6) 3.4 11 QUEENSTOWN Master Plan (SD 2.6.6)
ALBERTON Increase Provision of Open Space (SD 2.1.1)
3.7 Upgrade Open Space to Support Gap Area (SD 2.1.2)
New Development Areas (SD 2.1.3) 40 OPEN SPACE STRATEGY 2021-2026
The Port Site Specific Actions
Open Space Link to Strategic Open Space Action and Further Comments Ref Directions
1 New Development Area Work with developers to provide an appropriate provision of good quality open space. SD 2.1.3
2 Black Diamond Square Develop Port River Public Realm Strategy to guide the development of the river front promenade. Including consideration of environmental requirements and recreation and event opportunities. SD 2.5.1, 2.4.4 3 Harts Mill Consider how Western Region Reserve links with this outcome. Including consideration of State & 2.4.6 Government owned parcels of land such as Harts Mill, Black Diamond Square and Gallery Yampu. Joyce Snadden 4 & Old Port Canal Gardens
Undertake a feasibility study for the future development of Western Region Reserve acknowledging 5 Western Region Reserve SD 2.5.5 the value of the size and location of the open space and considering previous planning proposals.
6 Port Adelaide Streets Upgrade and maintain high quality public realm to create places for people. SD 2.5.6
Port Adelaide Reserve Manage the use and development of sporting open space particularly with consideration of 7 & Alan Iverson Reserve the appropriate level of use for the playing area and the provision of essential sport building infrastructure. Undertake a review of the outdoor courts. SD 2.1.2, 2.3.4, 9 Eastern Parade Reserve 2.3.5, 2.3.6 Eastern Parade: Upgrade this open space in the short term to improve community access to quality & 2.3.7 open space in low provision areas. Eric Sutton Reserve 10 Eric Sutton: Investigate potential to use this site for casual sport.
Investigate the feasibility of rehabilitating the disused Ottoway / Rosewater railway line to provide recreation, social and landscape outcomes for the area. This should provide links between open space SD 2.1.6, 2.1.1 8 Ottoway/Rosewater Railway Line and provide a recreation walking and cycling loop path. Collaboration with State Government will be & 2.4.4 required.
11 Queenstown Area Investigate increasing the provision of open space in this area. SD 2.1.1
12 Gillman Wetlands Follow relevant Management Plan to ensure function and conservation of wetlands. SD 2.2.6
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The Actions for The Parks Legend The Parks area, located in the central portion of the City Local Planning Area 12 incorporates a mixture of residential and industrial areas WINGFIELD Local Planning Area Reference Number and has a population of 18,569 2.1 persons. The residential area is located in the suburbs of Railway Line 0DQVÀHOG3DUN$QJOH3DUN Woodville Gardens, Ferryden 4.1 Industry Park, Croydon Park, Dudley Park and part of Devon Park, 1 Open Space with predominantly commercial and industrial development in Open Space Reference :LQJÀHOGDQG5HJHQF\3DUN MANSFIELD ANGLE 1 PARK 4 PARK REGENCY 5 ACTIONS 2 PARK Trails and Connections (SD 2.4.4) 3 4.3 Streetscapes and Recreation Loops (SD 2.1.7 & 2.4.4)
7 Environmental Conservation (SD 2.2.6) 6 Managing Sporting Areas (SD 2.3.4, 2.3.5 & 2.3.7) WOODVILLE 8 GARDENS FERRYDEN PARK Potential Casual Use Sport (SD 2.3.6)
4.2 Master Plan (SD 2.6.6) CROYDON PARK 9 Increase Provision of Open Space (SD 2.1.1) DUDLEY PARK Upgrade Open Space to Support Gap Area (SD 2.1.2) 11 10
Road closure to Consolidate Open Space (SD 2.1.8) DEVON 42 PARK OPEN SPACE STRATEGY 2021-2026
The Parks Site Specific Actions
Open Space Link to Strategic Open Space Action and Further Comments Ref Directions
Upgrade this open space in the short term to improve community access to quality open space in 1 Second Avenue Reserve SD 2.1.2 low provision areas. Explore opportunity to upgrade the street network to provide open space outcomes including consideration of vehicle function, service provision, recreation, natural shade, biodiversity value and 2 Various streets water sensitive design. This should consider links between open space and community facilities such SD 2.1.7 & 2.4.4 as schools, libraries and other facilities.
Location and streets shown are indicative only
3 Reg Robinson Reserve Investigate potential to use this site for casual sport. SD 2.3.6
4 Dudley Street Reserve
Continue to implement the concept plan for Regency Park Oval 5 Harold Tyler Reserve Manage the use and development of sporting open space particularly with consideration of the appropriate level of use for the playing area and the provision of essential sport building SD 2.3.4, 2.3.5, 6 Hanson Reserve infrastructure. Undertake a review of the outdoor courts. 2.6.6 & 2.3.7
Note: As Hanson Reserve is a new facility it will be considered but is 7 Ferryden Park Reserve unlikely to change as a result of this action.
8 Regency Park Oval
Upgrade this open space in the short term to improve community access to quality open space in 9 Palonia Reserve SD 2.1.2 low provision areas.
Investigate opportunity to close part of Hudson Avenue to consolidate the two parcels of open space 10 Husdon Avenue Reserve SD 2.1.8 located on either side of this road with consideration of local traffic management.
11 Croydon Park area Investigate increasing the provision of open space in this area. SD 2.1.1
12 Barker Inlet Wetlands Follow relevant Management Plan to ensure function and conservation of wetlands. SD 2.2.6
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The Actions for The Inner Legend
The Inner planning area is located Local Planning Area in the eastern half of the City and is a mix of well-established residential 2.1 Local Planning Area Reference Number and industrial development. The area has a residential population of Railway Line 23,269 persons and incorporates the suburbs of Gepps Cross, Kilburn %ODLU$WKRO(QÀHOG&OHDUYLHZDQG Industry parts of Sefton Park and Broadview. DRY CREEK The northern section of Kilburn Open Space 1 and Blair Athol has been re-zoned GEPPS CROSS as urban renewal; development in 3 1 Open Space Reference this area is projected to increase in 5.1 5.2 these areas now and in the future 4 and is likely to be medium density ACTIONS development. 16 Trails and Connections (SD 2.4.4) 5
5.3 11 Streets for People (SD 2.5.6)
10 State Sports Park (SD 2.3.2) KILBURN 13 ENFIELD 6 CLEARVIEW 9 Potential Urban Forest (SD 2.2.5)
15 BLAIR 7 Road closure to Consolidate Open Space (SD 2.1.8) 12 ATHOL 5.4 8 Managing Sporting Areas (SD 2.3.4, 2.3.5 & 2.3.7) 14 Potential Casual Use Sport (SD 2.3.6)
Master Plan (SD 2.6.6) BROADVIEW Increase Provision of Open Space (SD 2.1.1) SEFTON 2 PARK Environmental Conservation (SD 2.2.6)
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Inner Site Specific Actions
Open Space Link to Strategic Open Space Action and Further Comments Ref Directions
1 Dry Creek Reserve SD 2.3.4, 2.3.5 Investigate potential to use this site for casual sport. & 2.3.6 2 Enfield Community Centre
Collaborate with State Government on the planning, design and development of State Sports Park 3 State Sports Park considering regional sports development, stormwater management, recreation and conservation of SD 2.3.2 Foresters Forest.
1 Dry Creek Reserve
4 Gepps Cross Reserve Develop a Master Plan to guide the future development of Blair Athol Reserve 5 St. Albans Reserve Manage the use and development of sporting open space particularly with consideration of SD 2.3.4, 2.3.5, 2.6.6 & 2.3.7 6 Blair Athol Reserve the appropriate level of use for the playing area and the provision of essential sport building infrastructure. Undertake a review of the outdoor courts. 7 Somerset Reserve
8 Branson Avenue Reserve
Continue to implement the Management Plan for Folland Park to ensure the conservation of 9 Folland Park SD 2.2.6 remnant vegetation.
10 Central Avenue Plantation Investigate potential to establish urban forests at these sites which focus on re-establishing native 11 Southbury Cresent Reserve landscapes, improving biodiversity and creating or supporting habitat corridors. This is an opportunity SD 2.2.5 to expand the biodiversity of Folland Park beyond its current boundaries. 12 Bristol Avenue Reserve
Investigate opportunity to close part of Jaffrey Street to consolidate the two parcels of open space 13 Jaffrey Street Rose Gardens SD 2.1.8 located on either side of this road with consideration of local traffic management.
14 Blair Athol / Enfield Area Investigate increasing the provision of open space in this area. SD 2.1.1
15 Prospect Road, Blair Athol Upgrade and maintain high quality public realm to create places for people. SD 2.5.6
16 Enfield Area Work with developers to provide an appropriate provision of good quality open SD 2.1.3
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The Actions for The East North Legend The East (North) area is located in the Lightsview is relatively new large residential north east of the City and incorporates development with medium density Local Planning Area 1RUWKÀHOG1RUWKJDWH2DNGHQ/LJKWVYLHZ development and open space throughout Gilles Plains and parts of Valley View and the development. Local Planning Area Reference Number Walkley Heights. The area is predominantly residential with 2.1 some institutional development. It has a population of 19,222 persons. Railway Line
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1 WALKLEY HEIGHTS 2 1 Open Space Reference 3 5 4 6.1 ACTIONS 11 6 GILLES PLAINS Trails and Connections (SD 2.4.4) NORTHFIELD 6 NORTHGATE OAKDEN Streetscapes and Recreation Loops (SD 2.1.7 & 2.4.4)
Streets for People (SD 2.5.6) 6.2 8 10 9 6 Environmental Conservation (SD 2.2.6) 7 Managing Sporting Areas (SD 2.3.4, 2.3.5 & 2.3.7) LIGHTSVIEW 12 Potential Casual Use Sport (SD 2.3.6)
Master Plan (SD 2.6.6)
New Development Areas (SD 2.1.3)
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East North Site Specific Actions
Open Space Link to Strategic Open Space Action and Further Comments Ref Directions
1 Stockade Park
2 Walkley View Plantation Dry Creek Linear Park. Continue environmental conservation and the management of regional trails. Working with adjoining SD 2.2.6 & 2.4.4 Haddington Street 3 Local Government, State Government, and local environmental groups. & Down Drive Reserves
4 Thomas Turner Reserve
5 Oakden Area Work with developers to provide an appropriate provision of good quality open space. SD 2.1.3
Explore opportunity to upgrade the street network to provide open space outcomes including consideration of vehicle function, service provision, recreation, natural shade, biodiversity value and 6 Various Streetscapes water sensitive design. This should consider links between open space and community facilities such SD 2.1.7 & 2.4.4 as schools, libraries and other facilities.
Location and streets shown are indicative only
7 Thomas Turner Reserve
Continue to implement the Master Plan developed to guide the redevelopment of LJ Lewis and 8 Brian Lehmann Edward Smith Reserves and Thomas Turner Reserve SD 2.3.4, 2.3.5, Manage the use and development of sporting open space particularly with consideration of 9 Vickers Vimy Reserve 2.3.6, 2.3.7, 2.5.8 the appropriate level of use for the playing area and the provision of essential sport building & 2.6.6 infrastructure. Undertake a review of the outdoor courts. 10 Duncan Fraser Reserve Thomas Turner Reserve: Investigate potential to use this site for casual sport.
11 LJ Lewis & Edward Smith Reserve
12 City View Boulevard, Lightsview Upgrade and maintain high quality public realm to create places for people. SD 2.5.6
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The Actions for The East South Legend The East (South) area is comprised of well-established residential Local Planning Area development. With a population of 21,166 persons, in incorporates the Local Planning Area Reference Number suburbs of Greenacres, Hillcrest, 2.1 Manningham, Hampstead Gardens, Klemzig and Windsor Gardens, as Railway Line well as small portions of Holden Hill HOLDEN HILL and Dernancourt. The Torrens River Industry forms the southern border of this planning area. 10 Open Space
HILLCREST 1 Open Space Reference 6 WINDSOR GARDENS 4 DERNANCOURT ACTIONS 15 14 Trails and Connections (SD 2.4.4) GREENACRES 9 7 5 7.1 Streetscapes and Recreation Loops (SD 2.1.7 & 2.4.4) 7.2 8 HAMPSTEAD Environmental Conservation (SD 2.2.6) MANNINGHAM GARDENS Managing Sporting Areas (SD 2.3.4, 2.3.5 & 2.3.7) 11 3 13 12 Potential Casual Use Sport (SD 2.3.6)
KLEMZIG Potential Urban Forest (SD 2.2.5)
16 2 Increase Provision of Open Space (SD 2.1.1)
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East South Site Specific Actions
Open Space Link to Strategic Open Space Action and Further Comments Ref Directions
1 Klemzig Interchange
2 Ramsey Avenue River Torrens Linear Park
3 Windsor Grove Continue environmental conservation and the management of regional trails. Working with adjoining SD 2.2.6 & 2.4.4 Local Government, State Government, and local environmental groups. 4 Beefacres Reserve
5 Pitman Park
5 Pitman Park Investigate potential to use this site for casual sport. SD 2.3.4
6 Lagonda Drive Reserve
7 Burton Avenue Plantation Investigate potential to establish urban forests at these sites which focus on re- establishing native landscapes, improving biodiversity and creating or supporting habitat corridors. This is an opportunity SD 2.2.5 8 Portland Street Reserve to expand the biodiversity of River Torrens Linear Park beyond its current boundaries.
9 Glanton Crescent Reserve
10 George Crawford Reserve
11 TK Shutter Reserve Manage the use and development of sporting open space particularly with consideration of SD 2.3.4, 2.3.5 12 Klemzig Oval the appropriate level of use for the playing area and the provision of essential sport building & 2.3.7 infrastructure. Undertake a review of the outdoor courts. 13 Laurie Knight Reserve
14 Greenacres Reserve
15 Greenacres Area Investigate increasing the provision of open space in this area. SD 2.1.1 16 Klemzig Area
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Once endorsed City of PAE staff will start to deliver actions against the strategy. Some of the actions will be projects in their own right and we will be keen to engage our community around elements of their development.If you would be interested in in being involved in the delivery of future open space projects please register your details at: https://haveyoursay.cityofpae. sa.gov.au/open-space-strategy
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