[2012-22] South Park Management Plan 10 Years Management and Maintenance Plan Author(s) Preeti Chatwal / Andrew Kauffman (Quadron Services) Status Date Approved for LBHF by: V1 10/01/12 Paul Bassi V2 15/02/13 Paul Bassi 2 Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 6 2 ACTION PLAN PROGRESS SUMMARY ................................................................................... 7 2.1 KEY PROJECTS SUCCESSES 2012-13 .................................................................................... 7 3 STRATEGIC CONTEXT ............................................................................................................ 9 3.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 9 3.2 HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM COMMUNITY STRATEGY ............................................................... 9 3.3 PARKS AND OPEN SPACES STRATEGY .................................................................................... 9 3.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF SOUTH PARK ............................................................................................ 10 4 SOUTH PARK KEY SITE INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTION.............................................. 11 4.1 SITE DETAILS ..................................................................................................................... 11 4.2 LOCATION .......................................................................................................................... 12 4.3 SOILS ................................................................................................................................ 12 4.4 HYDROLOGY ...................................................................................................................... 12 4.5 FLORA, FAUNA AND NATURE CONSERVATION ......................................................................... 13 TREES .......................................................................................................................................... 13 SMALLER TREES INCLUDE: .............................................................................................................. 13 4.6 ECOLOGY .......................................................................................................................... 15 4.7 NATURE CONSERVATION ..................................................................................................... 15 4.8 HABITAT AREAS ................................................................................................................. 15 4.9 OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENT: ................................................................ 16 4.10 FACILITIES AND FEATURES .................................................................................................. 17 PARKING ...................................................................................................................................... 17 RECYCLING FACILITIES ................................................................................................................... 17 TOILETS ....................................................................................................................................... 17 YOUTH FACILITIES ......................................................................................................................... 17 CHILDREN FACILITIES ..................................................................................................................... 18 SPORTS FACILITIES ....................................................................................................................... 19 4.11 HISTORY OF THE PARK ........................................................................................................ 20 4.12 PLANNING CONTEXT ........................................................................................................... 23 4.13 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER..................................................................................................... 23 4.14 PRESENT USER PROFILE ..................................................................................................... 25 4.15 MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 26 4.16 STAKEHOLDERS ................................................................................................................. 27 4.17 ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS ...................................................................................................... 27 4.18 LEASES, COVENANTS AND LEGAL INTEREST .......................................................................... 27 5 VISION .................................................................................................................................... 28 VISION FOR SOUTH PARK............................................................................................................ 29 6 AIMS, OBJECTIVES AND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS ............................................................ 31 6.1 CREATING A WELCOMING PARK ........................................................................................... 32 6.1.1. Background and Issues ............................................................................................ 32 6.1.2. Signage and Information ........................................................................................... 33 6.1.3. Site Facilities and Furniture....................................................................................... 34 6.1.4. Objectives ................................................................................................................ 35 6.1.5. Management Actions ................................................................................................ 35 6.2. A Healthy, Safe and Secure Park.................................................................................. 36 6.2.1. Background and Issues ............................................................................................ 36 Inspection Regime .................................................................................................................. 38 Signage .................................................................................................................................. 38 Play area safety ...................................................................................................................... 38 Anti Social behaviour ............................................................................................................... 39 Graffiti ..................................................................................................................................... 39 3 Dogs ....................................................................................................................................... 39 Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles................................................................................................ 40 Tree management ................................................................................................................... 40 Parks Constabulary ................................................................................................................. 41 How our contractors manage safety ........................................................................................ 42 Safety Information ................................................................................................................... 43 Public Toilets........................................................................................................................... 43 6.2.2. Objectives ................................................................................................................ 43 6.2.3. Management Actions ................................................................................................ 43 6.3. A Well Maintained and Clean Park ................................................................................ 46 6.3.1. Background and Issues ............................................................................................ 46 Inspection and Maintenance operations ................................................................................... 46 Confirm Infrastructure Management System ............................................................................ 47 Litter and Waste Management ................................................................................................. 47 Flyposting ............................................................................................................................... 48 Buildings and Assets ............................................................................................................... 48 Small Works Team .................................................................................................................. 48 6.3.2. Objectives ................................................................................................................ 48 6.3.3. Management Actions ................................................................................................ 49 6.4. Achieving Sustainable Spaces ...................................................................................... 50 6.4.1. Background and Issues ...........................................................................................