Designers of the London 2012 Olympic Parklands HOLYWELLS PARK, IPSWICH 10YR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE PLAN 2013 - 2023 FRIENDS OF HOLYWELLS PARK Holywells Park, Ipswich Management and Maintenance Plan 2013-2023 January 2013 A 17 Minster Precincts Peterborough PE1 1XX United Kingdom T +44 (0) 1733 310 471 F +44 (0) 1733 553 661 W www.lda-design.co.uk LDA Design Consulting LLP Registered No: OC307725 17 Minster Precincts, Peterborough PE1 1XX January 2013 Holywells Park, Ipswich Contents Foreword ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 1.1. Description of the Park ................................................................................................................................ 2 1.2. Other Documents .......................................................................................................................................... 2 1.3. History of the Park ........................................................................................................................................ 2 1.4. Restoration Project ........................................................................................................................................ 3 2.0 Where are we now? ................................................................................................................................................. 7 2.1. Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.2. Policy Context ................................................................................................................................................. 7 2.3. Site Description .............................................................................................................................................. 8 3.0 Where do we want to get to? .............................................................................................................................11 3.1. Assets, Visions and Objectives ................................................................................................................11 3.2. Assessment and Analysis ..........................................................................................................................15 4.0 How will we get there? ........................................................................................................................................17 4.1. Work Plans .....................................................................................................................................................17 4.2. Finance and Resources ..............................................................................................................................17 4.3. Modern Apprenticeship Scheme ...........................................................................................................17 4.4. Volunteers ......................................................................................................................................................17 5.0 How will we know when we have arrived? ................................................................................................. 18 5.1. Monitor and Review ...................................................................................................................................18 6.0 A Welcoming Place ...............................................................................................................................................19 6.1. Announcing the Park ................................................................................................................................. 19 6.2. Access – Physical ..........................................................................................................................................19 6.3. Access – Social ..............................................................................................................................................20 7.0 Healthy, Safe and Secure .....................................................................................................................................21 7.1. Health and Well-Being ..............................................................................................................................21 7.2. Security in the Park .....................................................................................................................................21 7.3. Towards a Safer Park ..................................................................................................................................21 7.4. Health and Safety Policies ........................................................................................................................21 7.5. First Aid ...........................................................................................................................................................22 7.6. Control of Dogs ............................................................................................................................................22 7.7. Play and Safety ..............................................................................................................................................22 8.0 Well Maintained and Clean ...............................................................................................................................23 8.1. Litter and Waste Management ...............................................................................................................23 8.2. Grounds Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................23 3361 January 2013 Holywells Park, Ipswich 8.3. Building Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................23 8.4. Infrastructure and Other Facilities .......................................................................................................23 8.5. Equipment Maintenance – Staff ............................................................................................................24 8.6. Equipment Maintenance – Public ........................................................................................................24 9.0 Sustainability ..........................................................................................................................................................25 9.1. Environmental Management .................................................................................................................25 9.2. Pesticides .........................................................................................................................................................25 9.3. Materials .........................................................................................................................................................25 9.4. Resource Conservation and Waste .......................................................................................................25 9.5. Recycling .........................................................................................................................................................25 9.6. Horticultural and Arboriculture Management ...............................................................................26 9.7. Pollution Reduction ...................................................................................................................................26 9.8. Water Efficiency ..........................................................................................................................................26 9.9. Energy Efficiency .........................................................................................................................................26 9.10. Air Quality......................................................................................................................................................26 9.11. Low Emission Machinery and Alternative Fuels ............................................................................27 10.0 Conservation and Heritage ................................................................................................................................28 10.1. Natural Conservation Value of the Park – Wildlife, Habitats and Biodiversity.................. 28 10.2. Wildlife Management Plan .....................................................................................................................28 10.3. Current Designations ................................................................................................................................. 29 10.4. Natural Landscape Character .................................................................................................................29 10.5. Cultural Landscapes - Archaeology ......................................................................................................31 10.6. Art in the Park ...............................................................................................................................................33