barooga regional multi-sport precinct draft master plan

Barooga Regional Multi-Sport Precinct

Draft Master Plan

Burkinshaw Road, Barooga Date: 8 October 2021

Revision: C

Prepared for Berrigan Shire Council by

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Barooga Regional Multi-Sport Precinct Master Plan Draft report

Contents

Introduction 1

The Site 2

Background 3

Engagement process 4

On-line survey findings 5

Face to face sessions with user groups 7

Stakeholder interviews 14

Site assessment 15

Issues and Opportunities Plan 16

Site Master Plan 17

Indicative cross-sections 18

Reference images 22

Implementation 24

Next steps 25

Project: Barooga Regional Multi-Sport Precinct Master Plan

Commissioned by: Berrigan Shire Council

Prepared by: Yonder Landscape Architecture, PO Box 1198, Albury NSW 2640 Australia ABN 68 437 343 209

This Document is copyright protected and may only be used for the purpose for which it was commissioned. Unauthorised use prohibited.

© September 2021 Trustee for the Sims and Slade Family Trust trading as Yonder Landscape Architecture

STATUS DATE BY REVISIONReview 28.09.21 FS AApproval 29.09.21 FS BConsultation 08.10.21 FS C

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Introduction 1

The Site 2

Background 3

Engagement process 4

On-line survey findings 5

Face to face sessions with user groups 7

Stakeholder interviews 14

Site assessment 15

Issues and Opportunities Plan 16

Site Master Plan 17

Indicative cross-sections 18

Reference images 22

Implementation 24

Next steps 25

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Investigation and engagementJuly - late August 2021On-line surveyUser groups sessionsStakeholder interviewsSite analysis + research

Draft master planLate August - early NovemberDraft Master PlanUser group sessions + public feedback period

Final master planEarly November- mid December 2021Final Master PlanCouncil endorsement

Project summary

Yonder Landscape Architecture have been engaged by Berrigan Shire Council (BSC) to work with the community to prepare a Master Plan for Barooga Recreation Reserve. The Master Plan is an aspirational and strategic plan which aims to guide future funding applications and on-ground works.

The Master Plan will provide a framework for the staged redevelopment of the Reserve’s facilities, upgrade of existing facilities, investment in new facilities and services and supports strategic linkages between the Barooga Recreation Reserve and the sports facilities operated by the Barooga Sporties Group.

Brief

The Brief called for the following to be addressed:

` Review and upgrade netball courts, tennis courts, equestrian precinct, and other sporting facilities.

` Investigate pedestrian and vehicular interaction and manage conflicts.

` Review and up-grade cricket nets, playground and equestrian area.

` Consider the athletic facilities as a single precinct.

` Ensure the facility is a quality regional sports precinct.

` Collaborate with Barooga Sporties Group in preparing and delivering improvements.

Introduction

Project process

The master planning process is comprised of three key stages. The first phase, Investigation and Engagement is complete, and the findings are summarised in this report, the Draft Master Plan. A second round of engagement will occur in October when the community will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the Draft Master Plan.



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Context

The Barooga Recreation Reserve is located in a cross-border (Victoria/ NSW) regional-level sporting and recreational precinct, within the township of Barooga.

It is bounded by Burkinshaw Road, Snell Road, Cobram-Barooga Golf Club Resort, Barooga Sporties Club and the Barooga Aquatic and Recreation Centre. The reserve is mainly accessed from Burkinshaw Street.

Study area

The Barooga Recreation Reserve, in association with the Barooga Sporties Group, has a long history of hosting National and Victorian (State) level Championships and Sports Carnivals for junior cricket, veterans’ cricket and PGA Golf Tournaments.

The Reserve is home to the Barooga Football and Netball Club, the Barooga Cricket Club, the Cobram Barooga Equestrian Club, Barooga Little Athletics and the Barooga Tennis Club. A council depot with water storage has recently been developed on the north-east corner of the site.

The Site

Site location

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Barooga

Barooga Sporties Club

Barooga Aquatic and Recreation Centre

Cobram-Barooga Golf Club Resort

Barooga Recreation Reserve

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Appendix Document

The following documents have been provided in electronic format in the Appendix accompanying the Barooga Town Concept Plan Report

Contents

What do you value about Barooga? . . . . . . . . . . 2Survey Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Preliminary Analysis & Investigation Plans . . 4Town plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Town centre plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Welcome to our town - Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . 6Town Entry Signage Progression . . . . . . . . . . . 6Option A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Option B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Option C1 & C2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Option C3 . C4 & C5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9River & Gum Tree Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10River & Sports Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Be Remembered for your Trees - Appendix . . 12Tree Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Links to Further Information and Documents . . . . 13

Vision for Vermont - Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Links to Further Information and Documents . . . . 14

Foreshore - Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Links to Further Information and Documents . . . . 15

Barooga Town Concept PlanFinal Draft February 2018

for Berrigan Shire CouncilLiesl Malan Landscape Architects

A review of the following documents has informed the preparation of the Master Plan:

` Barooga Sports Precinct Redevelopment Plan 2019-2023 prepared by Sporties Barooga.

` Berrigan Shire Budget Proposal 2021-22 Sports Tourism program.

` Barooga Recreation Reserve Strategic Plan 2021 - 2031 prepared by Berrigan Shire Council.

` Barooga Town Concept Plan prepared by LMLA.

` Cobram-Barooga Equestrian Club 2019 -2023 Ground Improvement Plan.

` Submissions and letters of support from user groups.

` Risk assessment review prepared by Berrigan Shire Council 2021.

Background



Engagement process

Method Date Summary Participation

Online survey 10 July - 9 August 2021 An Online Survey was available on the Berrigan Shire Council website for residents and visitors to Barooga.

236 community survey responses

Individual workshops with user groups

29 + 30 July 2021 Face to face workshops with the five user groups and representatives from Barooga Sporties Group.

6 face to face workshops

Video interviews with stakeholders

16 - 17 August 2021 Interviews with stakeholder representatives from Barooga Aquatic Centre, Berrigan Shire Council project management team and Barooga Advancement Group.

3 video calls

The investigation and engagement phase

The Investigation and Engagement phase (phase 1) identified key strengths, issues and opportunities for the upgrade of Barooga Recreation Reserve.

A comprehensive engagement process was delivered and the aim of the engagement was to seek community input and feedback on the key strengths, issues and opportunities.

Yonder engaged with community groups and individuals within the study area, and also to the broader users to understand the strengths, issues and opportunities related to Barooga Recreation Reserve.

Over 250 Barooga residents and visitors contributed to the development of this phase. The engagement process was designed to unearth issues and opportunities relating to the current functionality, aesthetics and use of Barooga Recreation Reserve.

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On-line survey findings

Participation

The on-line survey was open between 10 July to 9 August 2021. It was available on the Berrigan Shire Council website for residents and visitors to Barooga Recreation Reserve. The on-line survey received 236 responses.

` 40% of respondents were aged 45 years and over, and 40% were aged 44 or under.

` 58% were female, 41% were male, and 1% preferred not to disclose.

` 69% of respondents were from Barooga, 16% were from Cobram and with the rest from other places including Tocumwal, Finley, Yarrawonga, Mulwala, and Melbourne, amongst others.

` Respondents have taken part in a range of activities at the reserve over the past 12 months as a spectator of sport, participating in, coaching or supervising sport, volunteering for a sports club, walking / dog walking as well as other passive uses.

What people like about the reserve

The top ‘likes’ identified by on-line survey respondents were:

` Range of sporting facilities in one area.

` Location.

` Easily accessible.

` Quality of the facilities.

` Size and open space.

` Clean / well maintained.

` Facilities are spread out in the reserve.

` Community asset for everyone.

` Lighting.

How people rated the conditions of the facilities

Respondents felt that most facilities were in good or very good condition, however there were a few notable exceptions:

` 44% of respondents felt that the condition of Oval 2 was in average condition.

` Only 5% of respondents think that the netball facilities are very good, with a fairly even split indicating the facilities are poor or average.

` The public toilet was not considered to be in good condition, 44% called it poor, while 39% indicated it is average.

` Most respondents (43%) indicated that the playground is in average condition.

` 47% of respondents felt that the athletics facilities are in average condition.

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Q4 What activities have you and / or your family taken part in at BaroogaRecreation Reserve over the last 12 months? Choose more than one if

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“The facility attracts events and teams from far and wide like sports carnivals/special events, bringing

excitement to the area.”



Additional facilities that people would like to see developed

Top responses to this open-ended question included:

` Relocate netball courts and facilities closer to the BFNC building.

` Upgrade tennis courts and facilities.

` Upgrade equestrian facilities, including arena.

` Replace cricket nets.

` Fitness equipment.

` Upgrade playground.

Some other suggestions

` Area/track with softfall for young children to learn to ride bikes. Bike track.

` Indoor cricket facilities for high performance training all year round.

` Better seating around the oval.

` A velodrome or mini track for cycling.

Other comments

Top responses to this open-ended question included:

` Relocate netball courts and facilities closer to the BFNC building.

` Upgrade tennis courts and facilities.

` Centralise parking.

` Address traffic crowding at reserve entrance / review location.

` Resurface the main oval.

` Upgrade playground.

` Ensure the community’s needs are met.

` Keep fences cleaner.

“The reserve was set up in a way to provide space and parking

all over the reserve. All clubs deserve the right to keep their

facilities with room for expansion. If you are doing a master plan to develop top facilities to use you

need room for expansion.”

How people rated ideas for improving the reserve

` Respondents showed strong support for improving traffic safety with clearly defined roads and additional car parking. Disabled access closer to facilities was also strongly supported.

` Clearly defined cycle/pedestrian paths was also supported, and to a lesser extent connections to adjacent facilities.

` Upgrade of the public toilets was strongly supported. Removal of the playground received less support, however this may be limited by the question as it did not capture people’s thoughts about upgrading it in the current location.

` More shade trees and landscaping sits between somewhat and very important for most people, while fitness stations and distance markers received less support.

` Most people did not feel that a dog park was important.

“Thank you for maintaining such a great facility in a little

town. We are blessed!”

“It is a well-maintained facility with so many uses. It is the envy

of many of my family and friends who have visited

Barooga. Good viewing for spectators. District schools love

coming here for carnivals.”

“The amazing facilities for such a small community that can be so

much better with strategic consideration of changes in the

future.”

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Face to face sessions with user groups

The user group workshops were 1 hour sessions with each user group and held on the 29 and 30 July 2021 at Ray Nye Building at Barooga Recreation Reserve. Barooga Shire Council managed the identification, invitation, and attendance of the user groups.

Representatives from the following user groups were invited to attend the workshops:

` Barooga Football Netball Club

` Barooga Sporties Group

` Barooga Tennis Club

` Barooga Cricket Club

` Barooga Little Athletics Club

` Cobram-Barooga Equestrian Club INC

The workshops followed a set structure which asked the five following questions. The questions were emailed to the participants prior to the session.

` Can you please tell us a little about your club? Number of members, what days and times you use the club for games, training, etc.

` What do you think works and does not work at the Reserve for your Club?

` What would your club like to see improved, and why do you think this should occur?

` Can you prioritise these improvements?

` Any other general comments?

Key findings for each group are summarised on the pages following.



Key findings

Yonder met with six representatives from the Barooga Football Netball Club at 1pm, 29 July 2021.

The Barooga Football Netball Club (BFNC) expressed a strong preference for new netball facilities to be provided and that these are to be located close to the BFNC facilities at the south of the site. Reasons were provided to support this including traffic safety, rationalisation of volunteer base, proximity to playground, and to club facilities.

Other priority improvements included relocating the reserve entry to Snell Road and with the gate-house repositioned to provide adequate and safe space for waiting cars. Upgrading the drainage and goalposts for Oval 1, upgrade of the playground and providing organised and defined car parking within the reserve were also flagged as priorities for the future upgrade of the reserve.

Feedback summary

Positives

` Good facility for football.

` Able to accommodate all BFNC teams including functions.

Negatives

` Car parking.

` Location of playground – too far from netball.

` Having to cross a thoroughfare road between netball and football. Conflict of cars and small children.

` Goal posts of football not to code.

` Boundary fencing and nets of football oval – poor quality and state.

` Drainage of football oval is poor – becomes waterlogged.

` Public toilets – poor quality and state.

` Location of netball and football splits volunteer base and other resources.

` Gate house positioned too close to entry gates which slows traffic on entering the reserve.

Suggested improvements

` Entry relocated to Snell Road.

` Gate house re-positioned to stop waiting cars on public road.

` New netball courts x 2 (4 preferable with no shared use) at location closer to BFNC facilities and to the playground.

` Block off part of the thoroughfare road.

` Netball courts to have side-line benches, change rooms and grandstand.

Priority of improvements

1. Netball to be relocated closer to BFNC facilities.

2. Entry and gate house to be relocated.

3. Drainage and goal posts for football oval.

4. New or upgrade of playground.

5. Defined car parking.

Barooga Football Netball Club

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Key findings

Yonder met with four representatives from the Barooga Tennis Club at 6.30pm, 29 July 2021.

The Barooga Tennis Club expressed a strong preference for the tennis courts to be upgraded and to remain in the current location.

The Club would like to see at least three new courts with the potential to expand to six courts in the future, and new associated facilities including clubrooms, fencing, lights and spectator seating. Comments generally centered around the above, apart from a comment that the public toilets are poor quality.

Feedback summary

Positives

` Well-spaced out

` Easy access

` Close to Sporties’ Club – good connection. Park and walk.

` A good sporting precinct

Negatives

` Public toilets – poor quality and state.

` Smaller user groups can be left behind with facilities.

` Tennis facilities are poor, and the courts are not currently to standard.


` New tennis courts at same location including club house, some new fencing, synthetic grass, and lights. (3 but 6 would be preferred). Change rooms are not required.

` New clubrooms to include toilets, kitchen, and lounge.

` Seating for spectators which are covered and tiered.


1. New tennis courts x 3 with synthetic grass and fencing.

2. New clubrooms.

3. Additional 3 courts with synthetic grassing.

Barooga Tennis Club

Existing courts are not to standard and clubrooms are inadequate.



Key findings

Yonder met with two representatives from the Barooga Cricket Club at 8am, 30 July 2021.

The Club’s priority is to see the cricket nets replaced in a new location. They would also like to have more storage for the club during their off-season. Like other user groups they would like the improvements to the drainage at Oval 1 as well as defined footpaths and parking.

The provision of a disabled toilet at Oval 2 was also flagged as a future improvement.

Feedback summary

Positives

` High quality of pitch.

` Having the use of 2 ovals.

` High quality of new lighting.

` Great place to watch cricket.

` Has capacity and has hosted state, national and international events.

Negatives

` Poor quality of cricket nets.

` Location of cricket nets not accessible for car parking.

` Parking and fencing arrangements are poor around cricket club building including no disabled parking for ramp.

` ‘Dead’ space on eastern side of 2nd oval.

` Require further storage after handover to Football Club (off-season).


` New cricket nets x 4 at new location.

` One net to have a mechanical bowling machine.


1. Cricket nets.

2. Further storage.

3. Drainage on 1st oval.

4. Disabled toilet (self-cleaning) at 2nd oval.

5. Defined footpath and parking.

Barooga Cricket Club

The existing cricket nets are poor quailty and the off-season club storage is inadequate.

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Key findings

Yonder met with three representatives from Barooga Little Athletics Club at 10am, 30 July 2021.

Shade has been listed as the number one priority for the club, followed by improved (and possibly re-located) facilities for field events, and the canteen.

Again the need for a disabled toilet was mentioned, while lighting would allow the session to occur beyond daylight hours.

Feedback summary

Positives

` Good access to ground.

Negatives

` Not enough shade especially at field events.

` Gazebos to be carried to field events.

` Lack of lighting.

` Not close to toilets and change rooms.

` General wear and tear as well as no upgrade of field events.

` Operationally, road will be better gone as they must install temporary traffic measures to deflect traffic.


` More seating with shade.

` Treatment of level difference between canteen front and drinking fountain.

` Additional facilities – skate park, basketball hoop, rock climbing, etc.

` New long jump - 3 lanes and synthetic preferably.

` Permanent track with 8 lanes.


1. Shade.

2. Improvements and possible relocation of field events.

3. Better facilities for canteen.

4. Disabled toilet close by.

5. Lighting.

Barooga Little Athletics Club

Field event facilities are not to standard.



Key findings

Yonder met with three representatives from the Cobram Barooga Equestrian Club Inc at 12pm, 30 July 2021.

The Equestrian Club’s number one priority is a new arena, preferably undercover. Environmental improvements including weed control and more shade trees are also seen as priority improvements.

The upgrade or provision of other associated facilities such as tiered seating, undercover yards, picnic settings and lighting were seen as lower priority improvements. Like other user groups, the need for a disabled toilet was noted.

Feedback summary

Positives

` Quality of current yards (sized 3.5x3.5m).

` Ample storage for current needs.

` Toilets and hot water at nearby netball facilities.

Negatives

` No disabled toilets.

` Lack of shade.

` Poor quality of current arena.

` Water from golf course seeps into the north part of area which is why the arena currently sits south.

` Proximity to netball and other bouncing sports can affect the horses.

` Rabbit holes within the area where horses may lose their footing.

` Lack of clubrooms.

` Weed infestations to grassy areas.

Cobram Barooga Equestrian Club Inc


` New arena with cover – can be used for other uses as well: dog obedience, yoga classes.

` Watering system to settle dust when required.

` Clubroom with verandah, eating facility, training rooms, and trophy housement.

` Entrance and road relocation and/or upgrade to equestrian area.


1. Arena – undercover preferable (120x120m)

2. Weed control.

3. Shade trees – deciduous.

4. Tiered seating.

5. Realignment of road.

6. Consider entries.

7. More yards under cover.

8. Picnic settings.

9. Lights for twilight events.

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From top left: the existing playground, entry from Barooga Sporties Club car park, gatehouse example and way-finding signage within the golf club.

Key findings

Yonder met with two representatives from Barooga Sporties Group at 4pm, 29 July 2021.

Suggested improvements were consistent with other user group feedback, notably improving the surface of Oval 1, upgrading the entry and gatehouse, and improving / replacing the toilet block and playground. A suite of way-finding signage was also suggested as a priority improvement.

Feedback summary

Positives

` Has some water access to river but shares Sporties’ total river allocation of 20 mega-litres for its whole sporting assets.

Negatives

` Capacity of tanks in north-east corner is limited.


` Oval 1 requires a full re-construction including re-surfacing and better drainage.

` Oval 2 requires re-surfacing.

` Grandstands with good seating.

` Toilet block to be improved.

` Playground to be replaced or upgraded.

` Entry and exit.

` Signage to be upgraded.

` More effort and assistance from user groups.


1. Gate house to be more protected from oncoming traffic and entrance and exit to be different.

2. Way-finding signage which is consistent, unified, and aesthetically pleasing.

Barooga Sporties Group



Stakeholder interviews

The stakeholder interviews were 0.5 hour individual video meetings held on the 16 and 17 August 2021. This format was in lieu of the scheduled face to face stakeholder workshop due to pandemic restrictions and because it provided the opportunity for a more targeted approach.

This part of the engagement strategy involved interviews with stakeholder representatives from the following organisations:

` Barooga Advancement Group

` Barooga Aquatic and Recreation Centre

` Berrigan Shire Council project management team

Barooga Advancement Group

Yonder spoke with the President of the Barooga Advancement Group, John Bruce, at 12pm, 16 August 2021, who provided the following comment:

` The Barooga Advancement Group (BAG) spearhead improvements within Barooga and act as a conduit between community and Council.

` Historically, BAG have had little involvement with the Barooga Recreation Reserve however they are supportive of any improvements which support the economy and growth of the town.

Barooga Aquatic and Recreation Centre

Yonder spoke with the Chair of the Barooga Aquatic and Recreation Centre advisory group, Julia McKean at 1.30pm, 16 August 2021, who provided the following comment:

` Barooga Aquatic and Recreation Centre has been working hard to ensure that the pool facility remains open, despite suffering significant financial losses. The community is supportive that the facility remains open as it is one of a kind in the region.

` Any improvements that can be made to the Reserve which would help increase patronage of the Aquatic Centre would be supported, such as better pedestrian connections between the Centre and the Reserve.

Berrigan Shire Council Project Management Team

Yonder spoke with the Nathan O’Connell, Project Manager at Berrigan Shire Council, at 12pm, 17 August 2021, who provided the following comment:

` The Master Plan will be a useful document for identifying projects and preparing funding submissions when grants become available. BSC can assist with the preparation of cost estimates in the master plan.

` Roads and car parking within the reserve should be surfaced with a spray seal for less maintenance in the future.

` Weed infestations to grassy areas.

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The above site and context photos were taken at the site visits held on 2nd July and 30th July 2021 which was attended by Council and Yonder.

The memorial gates are highly valued by the community and are to be retained.

Senescence in trees - a succession planting program is recommended.

There are a number of monuments within the reserve which may need to be retained.

The existing sub-station is to be retained.

The time-keepers building is no longer used and should be removed.

The playground is past its use by date. Parking on the grass mounds edging the oval creates traffic safety and drainage issues.

Shaded, enclosed playspaces makes playing sport much more enjoyable knowing children are safe.

Site assessment

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Barooga Cricket Club

Issues ` Cricket nets are poor quality.

` Cricket facilities are disconnected from Ray Nye Building.

` Off-season storage is inadequate and disconnected.

` Difficult to access the disabled ramp in a wheelchair from a vehicle.

Opportunities ` Consolidate storage with club-room and adjacent parking.

` Re-locate and upgrade cricket nets.

` Provide designated disabled parking and access.

Barooga Tennis Club

Issues ` Courts are under-utilised, degraded and not to competition

standard.

` Club-rooms are degraded.

Opportunities ` Upgrade courts, lighting and club-room in a similar location.

` Re-arrange for better spectator viewing.

Barooga Football Netball Club

Issues ` Courts are under-utilised, degraded and not to competition

standard.

` Club-rooms are degraded.

Opportunities ` Re-locate netball courts closer to football building.

` Provide additional netball facilities (change-rooms and toliets).

Cobram Barooga Equestrian Club INC

Issues ` Arena is sub-standard.

` Drainage, weed and pest problems.

` Area not utilised to its full potential.

` Lack of shade.

Opportunities ` Provide arenas to international standards for show jumping and

dressage.

` Provide designated and fenced truck and horse float parking.

` Provide club-rooms and upgrade/expand day yards.

` Address on-going weed and pest animals issues.

Barooga Little Athletics Club

Issues ` Road to access the equestrian area is a safety issue.

` Facilities are sub-standard and fragmented.

` Lack of shade.

` Use is defined by daylight hours.

Opportunities ` Consolidate and upgrade facilities, including lighting.

` Remove portion of road to create a single precinct and provide organised parking.

Barooga Sports Club, Barooga Aquatic and Recreation Centre and Cobram-Barooga Golf Club

Issues ` Lack of connection to and from the reserve, including from the

equestrian area.

` Lack of accessible connection from the golf cart pick up to the first tee.

Opportunities ` Provide additional facilities to encourage further shared use of the

reserve.

` Formalise pedestrian connections from the reserve to adjacent facilities operated by Sporties Group.

Pump station

Existing gatehouse

Existing sub-station. Retain.

TENNIS COURTS

ENTRY ROAD

COBRAM BAROOGA EQUESTRIAN CLUB INC

OVAL 2

Issue: underutilised.

Opportunities: provide lighting and other facilities to expand usage

Ray Nye Building

Cricket nets

Arena

Shared storage + canteen

Day-yards

Day-yards

Round yard

Wash bay. No water supply.BFNC BUILDING

NETBALL COURTS

Issue: Existing area not utilised to full potential. Uncontrolled vehicle access.

Opportunity: Investigate and provide additional elements and connections

SOUTH-EASTERN CORNER

Issue: Existing area not utilised to full potential.

Some steep grades.

Opportunity: Investigate and provide additional elements and connections.

Address illegal rubbish dumping.

Entry to depot

Address illegal rubbish dumping.

OVAL 1

Issue: Surfacing and drainage lacking.

Opportunity: Upgrade drainage and re-surface oval.

PUBLIC TOILET

Issue: Degraded, unclean and not accessible.

Opportunity: Replace / relocate with equal access facility.

OVAL FENCING

Issue: Signage is rusted, with some sharp edges.

Opportunity: Replace signage plates. Consider new fencing.PLAYGROUND

Issue: Degraded, not compliant with current standards

Opportunity: Relocate and upgrade.

RESERVE ENTRY AND ROADS

Issues: Length not adequate for traffic queuing.

Memorial gates to be retained.

Current road location restricts expansion of facilities within the reserve.

Traffic movement and car parking is uncontrolled.

Opportunity: Relocate entry road, with a generous intersection for all vehicles and gatehouse.

Consolidate road network and designated parking.

EXISTING PEDESTRIAN PATH

Opportunity: Retain and connect with reserve paths.

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Earthworks to result in an even grassed batter

Retaining wall (max. 1m) to detailed design

Retaining wall (max. 1m) to detailed design

Connect to existing pedestrian path network

Building addition for netball facilities

Stadium seating

Stadium seating

Stadium seating

Stadium seating

Goals and nets

Goals and netsUpgrade public toilet (option)

Netball courts (priority 1)

BFNC building

Tennis courts

(priority 1)

Tennis courts (later priority)

Netball courts (later priority)

Shot-put

Little Athletics club-room

Maintenance access gate

Gate

Gate

Gate

Vehicle gate

Golf cart pick-up

Discus

Grandstand

Pump station

Bicycle parking (triatholon)

Air pistol shooting (tetrathlon)

OVAL 1

OVAL 2

Equestrian club-room

First tee

Wash bay

Day yards (undercover)

Re-locate day yards

Round

yard

Long jump &

triple jump

Truck and horsefloat area

Show-jumping arena

with kick wall

Dressage arena

(undercover)

with kick w

all

Dressage arena w

ith low

edge / fence

B A R O O G A A Q U A T I C A N D R E C R E A T I O N C E N T R E

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G O L F C O U R S E

DEPOT

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Road

Proposed

Car parking

Raised pedestrian access-way Pedestrian path

Arena Shelter / seating Playspace / fitness zone

Bridle path Building Grass

Existing trees (retained)

Vehicle barriers (e.g.bollards)

Proposed car parking tallyDesignated car spaces 293Official car spaces 15Overflow car spaces 120

Succession tree planting

Fence

LEGEND

1 New reserve entry / exit for vehiclesRelocate memorial entry gates to new location. Undertake detailed engineering design for intersection, including new slip lane.

2 New gatehouseLocate a new gatehouse on a central splitter island, 50 metres in from the reserve entry to allow for queuing traffic.

3 Improve traffic flowRe-align entry road from Snell Road, apply a spray seal finish, and install vehicle barriers (e.g. bollards) to control vehicular movement. Provide raised pedestrian access-ways to further slow traffic and prioritise pedestrians.

4 Organise car parkingFormalise car parking, apply a spray seal finish, install line-marking and vehicle barriers.

5 Public toiletsOption 1: new accessible toilet at new location

Option 2: new accessible toilet at current location

6 Upgrade netball courts and facilitiesProvide 2 x new netball courts, and 2 x additional courts at a later stage. Provide seating and shelter; 2 x covered stadium seating, 4 x umpire and 8 x player benches surrounding the courts. Construct club-rooms as an extension to the existing BFNC building.

7 Netball warm-up areaProvide a warm up area for netball including a 1/2 basketball court with additional netball ring, and grassed areas surrounding this.

8 Upgrade tennis courtsProvide 3 x new tennis courts and 3 x additional courts at a later stage, including lighting, fencing and earthworks and retaining walls (max. 1m height) as required. Provide 2 x spectator seating areas, and club-room facility with kitchen and common room.

9 New playspaceRelocate and upgrade the playground. Provide a range of play experiences which complement the existing adventure playground in Barooga.

10 Limit vehicular accessProvide controlled access via existing locked gate from Sporties car park for officials and emergency access only. Allow for 15 x car spaces for officials only.

11 Improve pedestrian accessProvide pedestrian pathways around the ovals. Upgrade bench seating around oval fence-line.

12 Passive space for flexible useRemove cricket nets and playground. Install passive recreation area between football and cricket area including grass areas, tree planting, stadium seating, picnic hubs with BBQ, tables and shelters.

13 Golf cart / mobility scooter pathProvide a 2m wide path from golf cart pick-up point to the first tee.

14 Expand spectator areas Remove time-keepers building. Construct 2 x spectator grass mounds made up of a low wall retaining a grassed slope towards the oval. Retain covered team shelters.

15 Improve disabled access to buildingProvide designated disabled car parking with compliant access to ramp. Investigate addition of a lift to the north of Ray Nye Building.

16 Improve Oval 1Improve drainage at Oval 1 and undertake a complete re-surface. Replace goal posts and nets, as well as signage boards and /or perimeter fencing.

17 Re-locate and upgrade cricket netsProvide 4 x new cricket nets and a new storage facility, close to new car parking.

18 Improve traffic safetyRemove mounding around on the northern end of Oval 1. Provide designated parking and vehicle barriers facing the oval.

19 Provide a space for flexible useRemove cricket pitch and netball courts. Open grassed space for overflow parking and events.

20 Terminate entry road Provide a one-way loop at the end of the entry road to allow for truck turning. Provide a grassed central open space for truck and horse-float parking.

21 Upgrade the Equestrian Club precinctRemove existing arena. Provide new facilities including 2 x dressage arenas [20x60m] with one undercover, 1 x show-jumping arena (120x50m] and club-rooms (including kitchen, toilets, etc). Remove existing day-yards, wash bay (including water supply) and round-yard to new locations. Provide compost bins. Repair fencing where required and extend to eastern boundary. Investigate drainage issues from the north and incorporate regular pest and weed eradication programs. Plant trees for micro-climatic benefit.

22 Upgrade the Little Athletics precinctRemove section of road connecting to the equestrian area. Re-purpose the existing netball club building as a club-room, including canteen and toilets. Upgrade field events in new locations. Provide generous tree plantings for shade, as well as 1 x shade shelter close to jump pit. Provide 2 x covered stadium seating facing Oval 2. Install LED lights to Oval 2. Use existing shed for storage only.

23 Consider a permanent running trackInvestigate the possibility to construct a 4 lane, 400mm synthetic athletics track within Oval 2. Investigate re-surfacing of Oval 2.

24 Promote stronger connection with the Barooga Aquatic and Recreation CentreProvide pedestrian paths and way-finding signage for clearer connection to the Aquatic and Recreation Centre. Liaise with Sporties to develop facilities within the Centre which support event based sport and encourage co-use of the reserve and aquatic centre, such as air pistol shooting; which makes up one of the four events of a tetrathlon (others are horse riding, running and swimming); and bicycle parking for triathlon events (plus swimming and running).

25 Access from Aquatic Centre car parkProvide an access point for emergency vehicles or drop off only to the equestrian precinct.

26 Opportunities for passive recreationProvide a fitness zone which is easily accessed by for general community fitness use. Consider static and hydraulic equipment with possible shade sails over.

27 Boundary running trackConnect pedestrian access within reserve to running track circumventing the precinct.



Vehicle barrier

Shade tree Shade tree

Key plan

Vehicle barrier

Indicative cross-sections

Gatehouse on central splitter island

Road (exiting traffic)Grassed area Grass areaRoad (entering traffic)

SECTION A - A’ New Entry Road and Gatehouse (looking north-west) Scale 1:100

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Key plan

GrassPathOval 1 Grass area at Athletics preinct

RoadParking Parking

Shade tree

Vehicle barrier

Existing ground-line

Seats along path facing oval

Oval fence

Vehicle barrier

Indicative cross-sectionsA

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C’

B’B

D’

C

D

SECTION B - B’ Flat oval edge Scale 1:100



Vehicle barrier

Shade tree Shade tree

Vehicle barrier Vehicle barrier

Existing ground-line


Disabled parking Path Path1:6 grass batterRoad Oval 1

SECTION C - C’ Spectator grass mound Scale 1:100

Shade tree beyond

Grandstand beyond

Oval fence

Shade tree

Wall with balustrade fence

Key plan

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B’B

D’

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Grass

Shade tree

Picnic shelter, barbecue and table settings Oval 1Widened pathGrass

Group of trees behind

Boundary fence

Oval fence

Covered stadium seating

SECTION D - D’ Passive use / picnic area Scale 1:100


Key plan

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B’B

D’

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D



The images above demonstrate what the proposed improvements might look like.The images above demonstrate what the proposed improvements might look like.

Covered day-yards.

Covered dressage arena. Bicycle parking. Spectator grass mound. Covered stadium seating.

Day-yards. Retaining wall at rear of spectator grass mound. Covered seating along netball courts.

Reference images

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The images above demonstrate what the proposed improvements might look like.

Air pistol shooting - part of the tetrathlon. Raised pedestrian access-way. Tennis courts and club-rooms. Ticket gatehouse.

Public toilets. Synthetic athletic track. Fitness equipment. Bollard and rail vehicle restriction barrier.



This section of the Master Plan details the next steps required to implement the works.

Following endorsement of this Master Plan, it is recommended that Council undertake the following actions prior to proceeding with implementation of the works:

` Detailed landscape and engineering design to develop design and establish costings.

` Seek funding based on the outcomes of detailed design.

` Tender the individual staged works packages.

Implementation

Stage 2

` 3 x new tennis courts, including earthworks, retaining walls, lighting and fencing.

` Tennis club rooms.

Stage 1

` 2 x new netball courts and lighting.

SNELL ROAD

BURKINSHAW ROAD

Stage 3

` New cricket nets and storage shed.

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Would you like to contribute further to the Barooga Regional Multi-sport Precinct Master Plan?

We want you to be involved in helping to guide the Council’s decision making for this project. There will be several opportunities where you can have your say about the Draft Master Plan.

User Group sessions There will be individual sessions for the Barooga Recreation Reserve Committee, each of the user groups and Barooga Sporties. These sessions will be confirmed after the groups have received the Draft Master Plan and had an opportunity to discuss it internally.

Written submissions

Written submissions can be made by interested community members once the Draft Master Plan has been endorsed for public exhibition and comment.

Written submissions must be clearly marked as ‘Barooga Regional Multi-sport Precinct Master Plan’ and will be received up until November 4th 2021.

Submissions can be lodged by:

` Emailing [email protected]

` In writing to Berrigan Shire Council, 56 Chanter Street Berrigan, 2712

` In person to Berrigan Shire Council offices.

Continued involvement

We thank you for your involvement and welcome your continued interest and participation in this project.

Next steps