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BEVERIDGE, WALLAN, UPPER PLENTY, CLONBINANE, HEATHCOTE JUNCTION, WANDONG, BYLANDS, FORBES, KILMORE, KILMORE EAST, WATERFORDMITCHELL SHIRE PARK, COUNCIL. SUNDAY CREEK, MORANDING,Sports Field Feasibility WILLOWMAVIN, Study 2014 HIGH CAMP, NULLA VALE, GLENAROUA, SUGARLOAF CREEK, HILDENE, TALLAROOK, TRAWOOL, WHITEHEADS CREEK, SEYMOUR, PUCKAPUNYAL, HIGHLANDS, TARCOMBE, NORTH NORTHWOOD, TOOBORAC, GLENHOPE, GLENHOPE EAST, MIA MIA, HEATHCOTE SOUTH, BROADFORD, WALLAN, UPPER PLENTY, CLONBINANE, HEATHCOTE JUNCTION, WANDONG, BYLANDS, FORBES, KILMORE, FORBES, NULLA This project was supported by funding from the Victorian Government, Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure We acknowledge the traditional owners of country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders both past and present. Mitchell Shire Council acknowledges and is appreciative of the contribution made by individuals, community groups and other organisations to the development of the Sports Field Feasibility Study 2014. Thanks also to Gavin Jordan and Michael Bodman of insideEDGE Sport and Leisure Planning who undertook the project. Page 2 Mitchell Shire Sports Field Feasibility Study Contents Part A: Development Principles, Recommendations and Concept Plans 1. Executive summary 4 2. Introduction and background 5 3. Reserve development principles 6 4. New sporting reserve designs 8 5. Existing sporting reserve designs 15 Part B: Background Report and Development Guidelines 1. Local context 18 2. Growth in Mitchell 19 3. Other growth councils 24 4. Sporting reserve hierarchy 25 5. Future facility development 26 6. Future planning needs 28 7. Existing policies and guidelines 29 8. Design guidelines 30 9. Sports facility guidelines 31 10. Compatible sports 39 11. Reserve development guidelines 40 12. Shared pavilion models 42 Mitchell Shire Sports Field Feasibility Study Page 3 Part A: Development Principles, Recommendations and Concept Plans 1. Executive Summary The Sports Field Feasibility Study was commissioned by sport across the Shire by identifying the best way(s) to make the Mitchell Shire Council to provide clear direction on the sport function within the planned infrastructure. The Sports development of policies and guidelines to assist Council with Development Plan also provides a sports facility hierarchy to the future planning and provision of active sporting reserves, guide the future provision and development of specific sport and appropriate levels of infrastructure to support the future and recreation infrastructure. The local, district and regional needs of residents. classification framework has been applied to this study and will be used to guide the development of further policies and The project particularly focuses on the development of guidelines for the future provision of sports infrastructure. guidelines for sports fields and infrastructure for green field sites in Mitchell South, which will experience significant Consultation with local sports providers and regional population growth in the next 5 to 10 years. stakeholders, along with the adjacent growth councils of Hume and Whittlesea, was undertaken to ensure the Sports Mitchell Shire is undertaking a significant change in Field Feasibility Study is reflective of current and future community demographics and future population growth that demands for sport. will create increased pressure on Council resources and community demand for sport and recreation infrastructure. A set of sports field development principles and The population of Mitchell Shire is expected to more than recommended provision standards have been developed double in the next twenty years, with the majority of this to strengthen Council’s role in future negotiations with growth to occur in the sub-region of Wallan and Beveridge. land developers. Preferred pavilion models that maximise shared sport and community use and align with current There is expected to be an increase in young families facility hierarchy levels have also been provided, along moving into new housing estates in these areas, with with recommended layout, spatial requirements and different cultural backgrounds and diverse sport and infrastructure needs for future sports field and recreation recreation needs reserve development. With the expected demographic change the challenge for A series of concept plans have been developed for the Council will be to provide a range of flexible and informal Broadford Leisure Centre Precinct, Kilmore and the open space areas and recreation facilities that offer a range Wallan/Beveridge sub-region, to provide a visual of options for people to participate and be active. representation of current and future sports field Through these new communities, popular sports in Mitchell requirements. The application of proposed policies and such as Australian Rules Football, netball and cricket will guidelines will support further detailed planning and design likely be challenged by emerging sports such as soccer. work for new facilities. Council’s 2011 Sports Development Plan was designed to help facilitate the establishment and sustainable delivery of Page 4 Mitchell Shire Sports Field Feasibility Study 2. Introduction and Background 2.1 Project Background 2.2 Key Project Drivers The Sports Field Feasibility Study builds on the Shire’s Sports There are a number of current and future demands and key Development Plan completed in 2011, which outlined a number Council documents and strategies that are driving the need of strategies and directions for future sports field development to develop a Sports Field Feasibility Study. These include: in the Mitchell Shire. • A significant increase in new residential developments and The Sports Field Feasibility Study aims to provide in-fill growth in Mitchell South and the need to provide Council with clear policy direction and guidelines on the appropriate levels of sports field infrastructure. future development of existing and future sports field • A need to pro actively plan for a changing community infrastructure. These will be particularly relevant for the demographic and community expectations. Shire’s key growth corridors of Wallan and Beveridge and • Under utilised single use recreation facilities. in guiding redevelopment opportunities and requirements • Key recommendations from the Mitchell Shire’s 2011 identified for Broadford and Kilmore. Sports Development Plan. Policy directions and guidelines for sports fields and • Current and future sporting trends and a desire to provide active recreation reserves developed for the Mitchell Open multi-use and flexible infrastructure options. Space Strategy 2013-2023 (MOSS) and the Integrated • The need for guidance around preferred models for Community Services and Infrastructure Plan 2013 (ICSIP) sports infrastructure in growth areas to support Council’s have been considered, as well as preferred development planning process models for sports fields identified by the Metropolitan Planning Authority (formerly the Growth Areas Authority). Preferences from key stakeholders and peak sporting bodies 2.3 Project Outcomes have also been considered. The delivery of a Sports Field Feasibility Study is designed to provide the following key project outcomes: • Develop policy principles and guidelines to support facility development in growth areas. • Produce high-level concept designs for existing Broadford, and future Kilmore and Wallan/Beveridge Recreation Reserves. • To consider infrastructure requirements in line with the Metropolitan Planning Authority and sporting stakeholder guidelines, and to develop concept designs for new sports areas. • Feasibility considerations of translating recommendations into implementable plans and guidance on potential funding options. • Provide a set of clear and concise recommendations on the level (hierarchy), type and usage arrangements proposed for each key sports area. Mitchell Shire Sports Field Feasibility Study Page 5 3. Reserve Development Principles 3.1 Stages of New Sports Field Provision Project research, policy review and targeted consultation with Development Mitchell Shire and external sporting stakeholders has identified The development stages include detailed and site master a range of issues and opportunities that will require further planning, business case and potential funding models and consideration in future sports facility provision and use. facility design and construction. Key considerations and draft principles have been Use and adherence to relevant legislation, Australian developed around the three key stages of sports field Standards and industry best practice and trends through provision - planning, development and management - in design processes will be important when developing and newly developed areas in particular, and for developing designing new sports facilities. future Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs). Inclusive design practices and consultation with The following three stages of new sports field provision have stakeholders will also be a key phase of development to been developed and draft principles prepared to guide each ensure functional and fit-for-purpose facilities are developed. stage for Council and partners (including sporting bodies, clubs, residents, developers and other government bodies and agencies). Management The focus is on the planning and development of new Management stages address all operational needs of sporting reserves at green field