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ATTACHMENTS FOR: AGENDA NO. 15/13 Works and Community Committee Meeting Date: Tuesday 15 October 2013 Location: Committee Room 1, Level 5, Civic Centre, 1 Devlin Street, Ryde Time: 5.00pm ATTACHMENTS FOR WORKS AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE Item Page 2 ADOPTION OF THE BRUSH FARM AND LAMBERT PARK MASTERPLAN AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Attachment 3 Council Report Attachment Brush Farm Park and Lambert Park Masterplan 25 September 2013 For Adoption ............................................................................. 1 Attachment 4 Brush Farm Park and Lambert Park Archaeological Management Plan - For Adoption......................................95 ITEM 2 (continued) ATTACHMENT 3 Page 1 Masterplan Report Brush Farm and Lambert Park Masterplan Report 25 September 2013 For Adoption F A C T O R Y 7 ARCHITECTS ITEM 2 (continued) ATTACHMENT 3 Page 2 our company Empowered by NATURE, Controlled by DESIGN Sym. studio is an Australian owned company operating locally and internationally. Our business culture and methodology utilises internationally recognised best practice standards and processes. We off er a combination of landscape architecture, urban design and placemaking services. Our high quality outputs refl ect a full exploration of the alternatives, giving us a deeper understanding of the site context and allowing us to deliver functional and meaningful places for people. We utilise the most appropriate expertise for each project and within the studio environment we foster a spirit of excellence appropriate to the task at hand. The studio follows ethical practice standards where a sense of stewardship and belonging permeates into our operational methodology. ‘Internationally recognised, worlds best practice standards and processes’ The masterplan report was prepared by sym studio in conjunction with: Factory 7 Architects NFS Consulting Musecape Cumberland Ecology This masterplan report document is a draft and is intended as a source of information. While every care has been taken in compiling the information contained herein neither the authors nor the publishers can be held responsible for any faults to the suggestions off ered. The reader is advised to consult with The City of Ryde. Copyright text © sym studio pty ltd. 2012 Copyright images © sym studio pty ltd. 2012 (unless otherwise credited) Cover Images by sym studio ITEM 2 (continued) ATTACHMENT 3 Page 3 Contents Executive Summary 5 Introduction 9 Methodology 10 Masterplan 15 01 Context/The Story 17 02 Analysis and Opportunities 19 03 Stakeholder Consultation 31 04 Guiding Principles 34 05 Landscape Masterplan 37 06 Masterplan Framework 43 07 Recommendations 63 08 Implementation 65 09 Resources 66 Appendices 67 Appendix A - Community Consultation 3 ITEM 2 (continued) ATTACHMENT 3 Page 4 This page has been intentionally left blank SYM STUDIO AND FACTORY 7 FOR ADOPTION 4 ITEM 2 (continued) ATTACHMENT 3 Page 5 Executive Summary Vision Statement Brush Farm Park and Lambert Park has the potential to become a cultural centerpiece for protection, recreation and learning. Its dramatic topography provides an ideal natural setting for people of all ages and abilities to experience early Australian commercial farming practices within a highly sensitive natural environment - rarely seen elsewhere in Australia. Brush Farm Park and Lambert Park (The Park) disguise many hidden artifacts and features that are not fully appreciated due to vehicular congestion and uncertainty over the possible state road connection over Rutledge Reserve. Historically this distraction has diverted attention away from this valuable asset - both from a cultural heritage and environmental perspective. The Park contains critically endangered ecological communities, which support rare critically endangered plant species as well as very important reference to early Australian commercial farming practices, and many additional layers of cultural heritage. The Parks also contain important connections as vegetation corridors and as a physical connection to Brush Farm House. This Masterplan Report coupled in part with the Plan of Management, establishes a concise graphical language, designed to respect, protect, educate and celebrate this cultural and environmental sink located in a highly urbanised environment that is surrounded and well served by an engaged and caring community. The City of Ryde has an opportunity to lay the foundation for future generations. Aerial Perspective Spectator Seating Illustrative Masterplan Lawson Street Stairs SYM STUDIO AND FACTORY 7 FOR ADOPTION 5 ITEM 2 (continued) ATTACHMENT 3 Page 6 The Masterplan Components The Masterplan Report establishes clear and concise guidelines to ensure The Park is able to reach its full potential. By following these recommendations in conjunction with the PoM, Council can manage and maintain the site with a clear understanding of the ultimate goal. The masterplan process categorises the many Park elements into six decipherable layers according to their overall contribution to the open space context. These components can be easily understood and supported by all levels of government and used as a tool for managers to prioritise capital works projects, maintenance projects and guide future development in both the medium and long term. Components Character Zones Natural Systems Circulation Landscape Places and Facilities Storytelling CITY OF RYDE BRUSH FARM AND LAMBERT PARK MASTERPLAN 6 ITEM 2 (continued) ATTACHMENT 3 Page 7 Part A - Introduction and Methodology ITEM 2 (continued) ATTACHMENT 3 Page 8 This page has been intentionally left blank SYM STUDIO AND FACTORY 7 FOR ADOPTION 8 ITEM 2 (continued) ATTACHMENT 3 Page 9 Introduction In 2009, Council adopted the Brush Farm Park and Lambert Park Plan of Management (PoM) and listed as a priority was the preparation of a masterplan (p.28). In April 2012 Council engaged sym. studio to prepare a masterplan for Brush Farm Park and Lambert Park (The Park). Councils intention for the masterplan was to build upon the PoM in conjunction with the archeological assessment documents prepared for The Park and provide greater detail and practicable management guidelines. The masterplan will act as a guide for future management whilst recognising The Park important role as a valued recreation and green space for the City of Ryde. Community consultation was an important component of the masterplan process in providing reliable and rigorous information. Feedback was collected from associated groups and local residents and used to inform the decision making process. Stakeholder groups include: Heritage Advisory Committee, Brush Farm Park Bushland Preservation Group, Ryde Hunters Hill Flora and Fauna Preservation Society, Brush Farm Historical Society and the Brush Farm Bushland Management Working Group. Tenant /user groups include: NSW Dept. of Corrective Services, Eastwood /Ryde Netball Association, Brush Farm Dog Training Club, Northern District Cricket Association, Brush Park Scouts and Eastwood Girl Guides. The physical extent of works for the masterplan is located along the dedicated property line. However, in order to fully appreciate the infl uences of the site a broader understanding outside of the property line was required. The area of infl uence extends as far as Macquarie Park to the The purpose of this east, Parramatta to the west, Parramatta River to the South and Terry Road to the north and includes the water catchment area. This broader context report: understanding results in a masterplan that fully responds to the PoM strategies and satisfi es Council objectives. • Illustrate Plan of Management • Accommodate Community Consultation • Provide a Hierarchy of Open Space • Provide Link to Estate Heritage Asset • Protect Bushland Setting • Guide Future Park Management • Integrate Archaeological Assessment Masterplan Methodology Flow Chart CITY OF RYDE BRUSH FARM AND LAMBERT PARK MASTERPLAN 9 ITEM 2 (continued) ATTACHMENT 3 Page 10 Methodology Project initiation (Phase 1) Base fi les and background material from Council was made available, which included hardcopy versions of superseded material, electronic survey fi le for Brush Farm, Aerial Photograph (1943) and relevant planning documents. Following identifi cation of research focus areas, alternative sources of information and base fi les were sourced from a variety of sources including desktop search, Google Earth Images, City of Ryde archives and various stakeholders. Draft Masterplan (Phase 2) consisted of extensive consultation with stakeholders, user groups, the general community and Council staff . During this phase a working draft plan evolved and itemised proposed elements in order to solicit specifi c responses from those involved in the process. There were between ten and twenty elements that were presented to the various interest groups. The formal draft masterplan was then presented to Council for approval prior to public exhibition. Final Masterplan (Phase 3) is compiled once the public exhibition process has been concluded. This process involved integrating comments and revising the draft masterplan accordingly. Regional Review The Parks are located at the western edge of the City of Ryde. As outlined in the 2009 Plan of Management (City of Ryde), Brush Farm Park is classifi ed as Crown Land and was dedicated for the purpose of Public Recreation. Lambert Park is owned by City of Ryde and is dedicated for the purpose Public Recreation Space. The Parks currently provide complimentary facilities to Meadowbank Park which caters to twenty-eight netball