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Trails Master Plan RECREATIONAL TRAILS 10-YEAR MASTER PLAN 2015 – 2025 SOUTH AUSTRALIA RECREATIONAL TRAILS 10-YEAR MASTER PLAN 2015 - 2025 Contents Page 1. Executive Summary.....................................................................................................................……………………….………………………………….... 6 2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................……………………….…………………………………........ 11 2.1. Purpose and Need for a Master Plan............................................................................……………………….…………………………………........... 11 2.2. Background..............................................................................................................................……………………….………………………………… 14 2.3. What Are Trails for? …………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….………………………………….. 15 2.4. Stakeholders …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….………………………………….. 15 2.5. Summary of Consultation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….. 16 2.5.1. Variety in Regions Visited……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………. 17 2.5.2. Understanding the Trail User and Trail Cohorts……………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………. 18 2.6. Scope of the Master Plan ………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….…………………………………. 18 3. Guiding Principles of the Master Plan …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….……….………….… 19 3.1. Core Concepts of the Master Plan ……………………………………………………………………………………..………………….……………………………………… 19 3.1.1. Summary of Trails Audit …………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….…………………..……..……… 20 3.1.1.1. Desktop of Existing Trails (See 8.1 Appendix 1 – Trail Audit for further details) …………….…………………………..…………. 20 3.1.1.2. Best State-wide Practice Examples…………………………………………………………….………………….…………………………..…………. 20 3.1.1.3. SWOT Analysis of Current Trails “inventory” …………………………………………….………………….……..…………………..………….. 21 3.1.1.4. Key Opportunities …………………………………………….………………….………………………..………….…………..……………………………. 22 3.1.2. Existing Challenges………………………………………………………………………….……………….……………..………….…………..………………………… 24 3.1.3. Concept Map of Trails for next 10 years ………………………………………………………………….……..………….………….………………………… 25 3.1.4. Principles for Planning Trail Projects in next 10 years……………………………………………….……..………….………………..…………………… 25 3.1.4.1. Key Principles in deciding and defining prioritized future trail developments………….………………..………………………….. 25 3.1.4.2. Key Elements of Trails Map Planning……………………………………………………….……..………….…………………………………………. 26 3.1.5. Sustainability Framework Summary ………………………………………………………………………….……..………….……………………………………. 26 3.1.6. Intentional Planning, Design Protocol ……………………………………………………………………………..………….……………………………………. 26 3.1.7. Trails Hierarchy and Spectrum of experiences for diverse user groups……………………………..………….……………………………………. 27 3.1.8. International Trail Delivery Protocol ………………………………………………………………………….……..………….……………………………………. 27 3.1.9. Examples of Relevant International Best Practices …………………………………………………….……..………….……………………………………. 27 4. Implementation by Stakeholders and Steering Committees...………………………………………………….……..………….………………………………………. 27 4.1. Recommendations in Order of Priority……………………………………………………………………………………..………….……………………………………….. 28 4.1.1. The Foundations ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..………….……………………………………. 28 4.2. SWOT Analysis of Suggested Plan……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………. 34 4.2.1. Land Access Disclaimer…………………………………………………………………….……………………….……………………….………………………………. 34 2 4.2.2. Plan to Measure/Evaluate Trail-based development efforts……………………………………………..……………………….…………………….. 35 4.2.3. Recreation SA as a Trail Development and Advocacy Body ……………………………………………………………………….…………………….. 35 4.3. Strategic Approach ………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….……………………….………………………………… 36 4.3.1. Collective Aims of Strategic Development………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….. 36 4.3.2. Short Term Objectives by 2017………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………..……. 36 4.3.3. Medium Term Objectives by 2020………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………. 37 4.3.4. Long Term Objectives by 2025………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………….…. 37 5. Disseminating a Master Plan to Resident and Business Communities…………………………………...…………………………………………………………. 38 5.1. Present Vision and Scope to Community………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………….. 38 5.2. Key Steps in Disseminating Trail Planning Information…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………….. 38 5.3. Promotional Opportunities…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39 5.4. Web-based tools for Trail Developers and Managers………………………………………………….….……………………………………………………………. 39 5.5. Web-based tools to disseminate information to Prospective Trail Users……………………………………………………………………………………… 40 6. Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 41 6.1. Connectivity- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 41 6.1.1. Connecting People to Places, connecting communities and supporting human powered movement ………………………………. 41 6.1.2. Connecting existing trail networks with the needs of the future……………………………………………………………………………………….. 42 6.1.3. Connecting user groups, leadership ideas and existing opportunities to create a true “state-wide” comprehensive plan … 42 6.2. Quality outdoor experience………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 42 6.2.1. Set the highest standard of trail design and construction to insure the success and reach of this plan In South Australia … 42 6.2.2. Create a quality experience that will serve South Australia and gain the attention of the nation and the World ………………. 42 6.2.3. Seek high level creative trail design to support our environment, the experience of our users and to be the standard of “cutting edge” trail design…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 43 6.3. Environment and Humanity …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 43 6.3.1. Use this opportunity to Lead people to South Australia’s AMAZING undiscovered places…………………………………………………… 43 6.3.2. Develop interactive Infrastructure encouraging and supporting trail users to find awesome experience……………………………. 43 6.3.3. Enhancing Economies and the lives of people as people explore this state-wide trails system. ………………………………………….. 44 6.4. Conclusion of Gratitude…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 44 7. Toolkits ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 45 7.1. Toolkit 1 – Sustainability Framework ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 45 7.1.1. Impacts on Land Use and Vice Versa …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 45 7.1.2. Impacts on Landscapes ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 47 7.1.3. Impacts on Habitats and Environment ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48 7.1.4. Trail Management and Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 50 7.1.5. Impacts on People and Community ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 51 7.2. Toolkit 2 – Trail Systems and Models ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 52 3 7.2.1. Social Trail Networks …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 52 7.2.2. Prescribed Route Systems ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 53 7.2.3. Which System and Model …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 65 7.3. Toolkit 3 – Trail Users and Cohorts ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 69 7.3.1. Walkers ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 69 7.3.2. Off Road Cyclists ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 73 7.3.3. Horse Riders ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 76 7.3.4. Canoeists/Kayakers ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 79 7.3.5. Aquatic Users ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 80 7.4. Toolkit 4 – Trail Development Protocol ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 81 7.4.1. Developing the Frame of Reference …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 81 7.4.2. Site Identification and Assessment ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 88 7.4.3. Concept Plans ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 92 7.4.4. Evaluation of Trail Corridors ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 95 7.4.5. Detailed Trail Design ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 98 7.4.6. Delivery ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 101 7.4.7. Construction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 102 7.4.8. Management ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 106 7.4.9. Summary of Trail Planning, Design and Delivery Protocol ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 109 7.5. Toolkit 5 – SA Trail Development Hierarchy ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 110 7.5.1. State Level Trails …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 110 7.5.2. Regional Level Trails ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 112 7.5.3. Local Level Trails …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 115 7.5.4. Community Level Trails ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 117 7.6. Toolkit 6 – Examples
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