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Chandler Highway Upgrade, Public Open Spaces Report Information update August 2016 Chandler Highway Upgrade Public open spaces consultation report During May to June, A number of suggestions were provided Over 1000 submission forms were sent that included sport facilities, resting to homes in Alphington, Kew, Fairfield and the community spots for cyclists, cafes, playgrounds and Northcote. Over 300 emails were sent to preserving the bushland and protecting those who expressed interest in receiving provided input and the river. updates on the Chandler Highway Upgrade. feedback to create Please read on for information on A social media campaign attracted two new welcoming the feedback received. nearly 1000 visits to the online forum while also generating plenty of discussions spaces as part of the How we engaged with you on Facebook. The local and wider community were In total, over 130 separate ideas and $110 million Chandler invited to share their ideas on VicRoads’ suggestions were shared for the public online forum. Highway Upgrade. open spaces, from both online and hard copy submissions. Feedback was received from nearby suburbs including Alphington, Kew, Northcote and Fairfield. Authorised and published by VicRoads 60 Denmark Street Kew Victoria 3101. Kew Authorised and published by VicRoads 60 Denmark Street 08.16 STU00482 vicroads.vic.gov.au Summary of results The following table provides a high level overview of the themes and number of times those themes were raised during the consultation process. While we received a range of feedback and comments, only suggestions that are directly related to public open spaces have been included in the following pages. On the existing bridge Underneath the existing and future bridge Theme Ideas / suggestions Theme Ideas / suggestions High line 8 Leave as is / nature 20 Cyclist / pedestrian facilities 6 Sport facilities / youth spaces 18 Design ideas 4 Cycling / pedestrian facilities 15 Other 3 Local heritage and environment 9 Safety / lighting 3 Local art / workshop areas 8 Local art 2 Cafe / market 7 Planning 2 Playground / play areas 6 Community park / Access 2 6 picnic areas Leave as is / traffic 2 Entertainment 5 Local heritage 1 Safety / lighting 5 and environment Viewing platform 1 Dog park 3 Boating and river 3 Access 2 Community facilities 2 (toilet / showers) Planting 2 Planning 1 Seating 1 What you said Underneath the existing and Next steps future Chandler Highway bridge A team of urban designers and engineers On the existing Chandler Below are the three most common have reviewed the feedback while Highway bridge themes for a public open space considering maintenance and how Below are the three most common underneath the bridge. well the open space will operate and fit themes for a public open space on into the surrounding environment. the existing bridge. Preserve area and Further information on design options, natural surroundings based on community feedback, can be High line A number of comments asked for the found at engage.vicroads.vic.gov.au A New York style high line on the existing space underneath the bridge to be left Chandler Highway bridge was the most as is because of the natural beauty of the Contact us popular suggestion, with many people grass, shrubs and river and to keep the commenting on having sitting areas space as a relaxing and quiet place to If you have any questions or would to enjoy the views of the surrounding walk through. like to be kept updated on the project, environment and the Yarra River. we encourage you to contact us via Sport facilities and youth spaces the below details: Cyclist and pedestrian facilities Common requests include a rock Call There were requests for a separated climbing wall, a skate park and a place shared user path for cyclists and for cyclists to practice skills. VicRoads on 13 11 70 pedestrians and good connections to surrounding shared paths in the area. Other suggestions include destination Write playgrounds, picnic areas and outdoor There were also comments to provide Chandler Highway Project Team exercise equipment. a direct cycling link from the open space Ground Floor, 1 McNab Avenue on the bridge to the area below. Footscray VIC 3011 Cyclist and pedestrian facilities Local art and design A popular suggestion was to create Email resting spots for cyclists and pedestrians There was interest on the design of [email protected] the existing and future bridge, and a and linking the open space with surrounding trails and pathways. number of examples of bridge designs Web from around the world were provided. vicroads.vic.gov.au Abstract installations and textured walls were mentioned, while a few people also complimented the existing public art on the bridge. Comments / ideas / feedback Below is an appendix of ideas and suggestions for Chandler Highway’s public open spaces; this includes online forum posts, social media and hard copy submissions. Note that some comments containing multiple suggestions have been divided and organised into corresponding themes. On the existing bridge ‘Please consider not only sufficiently ‘Bridges are wonderful places as they separating cyclists and pedestrians on the typically afford you views and vistas that old Chandler Highway bridge but also on are otherwise unattainable. A diversity of Access the proposed ramp connecting the old space should be provided both active ‘I love all public spaces and all disabled Chandler Highway bridge to the Yarra Trail.’ and contemplative. The design wouldn’t access ideas should be implemented.’ have to be absolutely prescriptive but ‘I think this is a wonderful opportunity could be a series of abstract instillations ‘No one living on the western side of the for not just the local community but for that uses could be interpreted rather new bridge will in fact be able to access all of those who use the yarra trail and than prescribed for example a beautifully this new open space. While beneficial environs. To start with i would remove textured wall could have the ability to be for the new residents of the AMCOR the outrigger pedestrian path attached to climbable without having to install a bunch development, residents to the west will the west side of the bridge. I think some of coloured plastic climbing holds, a grassy be losing their stair access to the river, careful consideration should be given to mound can be interpreted as both a joyful as well as connections across the river providing a more fluid link between the tumbling device for kids but a place to sit via the pedestrian bridge. This significant bridge deck and the spaces beneath so and lie in the sun by adults, steps can be lost amenity for residents to the west is that moving between the two spaces is used for both circulation and sitting.’ not being replaced by VicRoads and this encouraged. Don’t just shove the vertical should be addressed urgently.’ circulation at the ends of the bridge.’ High line ‘Please ensure that the bicycle lanes ‘What about looking at the New York high Cyclist and pedestrian built on either side extend all the way line for some concepts, including sitting connections and facilities North to connect with Heidelberg Road. areas, greenery on the actual bridge.’ This is essential, and cyclists should ‘I suggest the length of the bridge be not be forced to endanger the lives of divided into two sections. On the west pedestrians with a so called lazy ‘shared ‘Some ideas for on the bridge side, provide a two way bike path with path’. We need a segregated, distinct - HiLine feel.’ sound barriers on the western edge if bicycle lane in both directions.’ practical. On the east side, a pedestrian ‘The Heritage Bridge offers the walkway overlooking the Yarra River opportunity to be Melbourne’s mini and adjacent parkland.’ Design ideas “Highline”. This is a significant and unique ‘I think changing the existing bridge to a public space opportunity and should ‘Cyclist parking bay so riders place for people to stop and ponder and not be considered just “another park”. can catch bus to city.’ enjoy the beautiful views of river and parks The highline park should have separated around is a good way to use it in future.’ bicycle lanes for commuters, but also ‘My main concern is to see good offer passive recreation opportunities, connections between shared paths in the ‘Please have a look at the Tabiat Bridge and make the most of views.’ area. I’d like the historic bridge to be kept in Tehran which won prizes for its really simple. The Morel bridge over the architectural design. I understand that ‘Fantastic lookout - Norway: http://www. Yarra further downstream towards the city this is an existing bridge but with some landezine.com/index.php/2010/10/ works really well. It looks like a road with clever design it may be transformed to trollstigplataet/ footpaths either side. The cyclists use the a combination of old and new.’ High Line Vantage points - NY: http:// road and the pedestrians quite naturally www.landezine.com/index.php/2014/01/ gravitate towards the footpaths. Both road ‘Keep the new bridge design as open high-line-section-2-by-james-corner-field- and footpath surfaces are of plain bitumen. and transparent as possible and operations/high_line-section_2-james_ What needs to be avoided at all costs are sympathetic to the natural environment corner_field_operations-piet_oudolf-08/ fancy arrangements like those found on it will be placed in.’ https://upload.wikimedia.org/ both the Seafarers Bridge, with its metal wikipedia/commons/7/74/Highline_ footpaths, and the Webb bridge with its ‘Materials used within the design can be NYC_3705376658_529a375621.jpg.’ ridiculous one way wheelchair lane and drawn from and inspired by the historical unnecessary steps. Just keep it simple.’ importance of the bridge - Brick, steel, corten, concrete etc.’ ‘The shared space above can include For the sake of the children in our ‘Create a mystery destination with the viewing platforms looking down into community, what we need is traffic heritage bridge.
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