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HAWKESBURY REGIONAL OPEN SPACE STRATEGY

PLANNING AND DESIGN GUIDELINES

S11- 0043 R04 May 2013

Prepared by

CLOUSTON AssociatesLandscape Architects • Urban Designers • Landscape PlannersLevel 2, 17 Bridge Street • Sydney NSW 2000PO Box R1388 • Royal Exchange NSW 1225 • AustraliaTelephone +61 2 8272 4999 • Facsimile +61 2 8272 4998Contact: Leonard LynchEmail • [email protected] • www.clouston.com.au

HAWKESBURY REGIONAL OPEN SPACE STRATEGY

PLANNING AND DESIGN GUIDELINES

Client Hawkesbury City Council366 George StreetWINDSORNSW 2756

Document Issue Date Status Reviewed Verified ValidatedS11-0043 R04 A 12/03/2013 DRAFT JB CL -

S11-0043 R04 B 27/05/2013 FINAL JD JB CL

Note: This document is Preliminary unless validated by a Principal of CLOUSTON Associates.

HAWKESBURY ROSS • PLANNING AND DESIGN GUIDELINESMAY 20134

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Title page

INTRODUCTION 7BACKGROUND OF THE GUIDELINES 7PURPOSE OF THE GUIDELINES 9EXPECTED OUTCOMES 9USE OF THE GUIDELINES 11OPEN SPACE STRUCTURE PLAN 11HIERARCHY, CLASSIFICATION AND CATEGORISATION OF OPEN SPACE 11

PRECEDENTS AND REFERENCE 13

PLANNING AND DESIGN: PRINCIPLES 15BE MEANINGFUL TO PLACE AND COMMUNITY 15BE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL AND ADAPTABLE 15PROVIDE DIVERSITY 15ENCOURAGE SOCIAL INTERACTION 16PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLBEING 16PROVIDE EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY 16EMBODY ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 17ENSURE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY 17

PLANNING AND DESIGN: GUIDELINES 19 PASSIVE PARKLANDS 20

OUTDOOR SPORTS 22NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE 24RIVER AND CREEK FORESHORE 26CIVIC AND URBAN SPACES 28EXAMPLES PASSIVE PARKLANDS 30EXAMPLES OUTDOOR SPORTS 31EXAMPLES NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE 32 EXAMPLES RIVER AND CREEK FORESHORE 33EXAMPLES CIVIC AND URBAN SPACES 35

IMPLEMENTING THE GUIDELINES 37

BIBLIOGRAPHY/REFERENCES 38

APPENDIX 40

TABLE OF CONTENTS


Fig 1: Hawkesbury LGA Open Space

Figure 2: Hawkesbury LGA - Showing the nine surrounding councils

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INTRODUCTION

In 2011 Hawkesbury City Council commissioned CLOUSTON Associates and One Eighty Sports and Leisure Consulting to develop the Hawkesbury Regional Open Space Strategy (ROSS). The ROSS is the guiding strategic document by which Council can plan and manage their recreational open space within the Hawkesbury Local Government Area (LGA).

The LGA lies approximately 52 kilometres north west of the Sydney CBD. It is the largest LGA in the Sydney Metropolitan region, covering an area of nearly 2,800 square kilometres. It’s public open space is expansive with 70% of the land comprised of National Park, managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services.

The areas of National Park are predominantly located in the north of the LGA whilst the majority of the City of Hawkesbury’s population live in the more urban areas in the south eastern section of the LGA surrounding the Hawkebury River (see Figure 1).

The ROSS addresses the supply of and demand for the Hawkesbury’s public open spaces and identifies ways of planning, managing and enhancing these places sustainably over the next 10 years.

BACKGROUND OF THE GUIDELINESThe ROSS defined a number of objectives that were focused towards the successful implementation of the document. These objectives were to:

• Improve open space provision in terms of quality, quantity, accessibility and safety.

• Improve linkages within and between the open space networks.

• Ensure open spaces meet the needs of the Hawkesbury community and promote greater social inclusion.

• Ensure open spaces enhance the quality of the local environment.

• Provide a clear framework for investment priorities and action.

The ROSS analyses the quantity and quality of existing open spaces, their function and whether they can meet the future needs of the community.

As illustrated in Figure 2, the Guidelines form an important next step in realising the strategies within the ROSS.


HAWKESBURY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2010-2030

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Figure 2: Planning and Implementation Hierarchy for the ROSS and these Guidelines


PURPOSE OF THE GUIDELINESAs the logical progression from the ROSS the next step towards implementation is the development of simple and meaningful guidelines for future planning and design of all public open space. These Planning and Design Guidelines form a critical component in the spectrum of open space, planning and design documents. They will guide and direct the Council’s existing and future public open space.

Most importantly they form the bridge between the ROSS and Council’s Plans of Management (PoM) and Master Plans. The core objectives of the Planning and Design Guidelines are:

– To establish clear and practical guidance to Council, consultants, stakeholders and the community as to how the planning, design and management of existing and future parks can be delivered in line with current best practice

– To simplify the suite of documents that currently guide Council’s approach to park design, planning and management.

The role that the Guidelines play in the suite of open space and recreation planning in the City is illustrated in the Planning and Implementation Hierarchy (see Figure 2).

EXPECTED OUTCOMESThe Planning and Design Guidelines will achieve a number of outcomes, including:

– The provision of a simple, brief, highly graphic and user friendly document that has application across Council departments

– Expanding on the categorisation of Open Space Hierarchy and Setting Types (see Appendix 1)

– Consolidation of guidelines, policies and controls which are currently repeated within a variety of Council documents (eg Development Control Plans, Plans of Management, etc)

– The opportunity to greatly abbreviate all Plans of Management (geographic, generic or site specific) with a focus instead on the particulars of the specific site

– A consistent base for consultant briefs for park masterplanning and design, thus avoiding repetition or omission of key requirements

– Financial benefits related to reduced staff time in preparing consultant briefs

– Assurance of a higher level of consistency in the quality and nature of planning design outputs

– The provision of a simple basis for defining more targeted Service Level Agreements for differing park hierarchies and settings

– A stronger and more rigorous basis on which to respond to ‘ad hoc’ open space and recreation requests from Councillors and the community.


NORTH RICHMOND

WINDSOR

PENRITH LAKES

TO DHARUG NATIONAL PARK

PARR STATE RECREATION AREA

WOLLEMI NATIONAL PARK

To The Blue Mountatins

To Sydney

Hawkesbury River

Great River Walk

Gateway Town

The River Experience

The Macquarie Towns Loop

The National Park Experience

The Gateway Route

Fig 3: Open Space Structure Plan


USE OF THE GUIDELINESThe Planning and Design Guidelines will be used by Council to:

– Create clear guidance for staff, Councillors, park managers (eg sports committees) and community on planning and design requirements for parks, making responses to requests for specific facilities simpler to communicate

– Assist developers in preparation of masterplans and evaluating Section 94 Contribution budgeting

– Support applications to grant agencies for funding of open space development

– Form briefing documents for masterplans both internally within Council and for consultant tenders (thereby limiting the size of Brief and maintaining consistency of approach)

– Provide a clear basis for ‘retrofitting’ reserves over time where they do not presently match these principles.

OPEN SPACE STRUCTURE PLANTo provide a strategic framework for the ROSS, a simple Open Space Structure Plan was developed (see Figure 3). It shows the major directions for the future of open space and recreation in the City. The key elements of this Structure Plan centre on a series of expanding recreational loops and connections and focus on the three key experiences of:

– The River Experience

– The Macquarie Town Loop

– The National Park Experience.

Each of these strategic directions encompasses a range of open space settings for which design and planning guidance is central. These guidelines are pivotal in realising this Structure Plan.

HIERARCHY, CLASSIFICATION AND CATEGORISATION OF OPEN SPACEWhilst the Open Space Inventory contained in the ROSS provides the baseline data upon which the City’s open spaces will be managed, the Hierarchy and Settings Tables (see Appendix 1) provide the foundation for the management and application of the Inventory. There are eight setting types in the inventory, namely;

– Passive Parklands

– Outdoor Sports

– Natural and Cultural Heritage

– River Foreshore - Creeks and Wetlands

– Civic and Urban Spaces.

For the purpose of these Guidelines, Ancillary and Informal are sufficiently site specific and have not been included as settings. River foreshores has been amalgamated with Creeks and Wetlands and Conservation and Heritage has merged with Natural Areas and Bushland.


PRECEDENTS AND REFERENCE

The Planning and Design Guidelines have drawn on industry best practice from across Australia and overseas. Documents which have informed these outcomes include:

• Recreation and Open Space Planning Guidelines for Local Government (NSW Dept of Planning, 2010). These guidelines were developed to meet the following objectives:

– Promote a standard approach to measuring demand and supply of recreation facilities

– Highlight the major issue to be addressed by councils in developing open space and recreation plans

– Put forward options for targets for councils in provision of open space and recreation facilities

– Provide best practice guide to assist councils in open space planning and investing.

• The Landcom Guidelines (Landcom, 2008): This box set of guidelines by the NSW government agency (now known as Urban Growth) set out to deliver the best and most sustainable outcomes for the public realm in residential communities. These guidelines were developed to meet the following open space objectives:

– demonstrate best practice in open space planning and design

– engender shared values as to what defines best practice in open space design and delivery on the ground.

– demonstrate a consistent process for handover to stakeholders

– provide a framework on which a delivery process can be built.

• Western Sydney Parklands Design Manual(2011): Providing information for architects, venue operators, event operators, designers and others involved in the design, construction, fit-out and implementation of park infrastructure within the Western Sydney Parklands.

• Sydney Olympic Park Access Guideline(2011): These guidelines provide information and requirements for an accessible built environment that enables independent, equitable and inclusive access for people with disabilities that apply to facilities and venues within Sydney Olympic Park.

• Liveable Neighbourhood(2009): These operational policies adopted by the Western Australian Planning Commission are guidelines for the design and assessment of structure plans for residential development within urban and country centres.


PLANNING AND DESIGN: PRINCIPLESThe following eight Planning and Design Principles are drawn from the Landcom Open Space Design Guidelines (2008) and have been adapted for the purposes of these guidelines. Accompanying each Principle is a brief commentary and an outline of some typical means by which the Principles can be realised on the ground.

These Principles form the foundations for the Planning and Design tables in the following chapter. Where for any reason those guidelines cannot be applied in any given circumstance, these Principles should form the basis of an amended response.

BE MEANINGFUL TO PLACE AND COMMUNITYThe planning and design of any setting should be responsive to its natural and cultural context, drawing on the site’s particular physical geography, ecology, cultural heritage and aesthetic values to create a distinct sense of place. Opportunities to develop a specific design narrative for each site include:• working in concert with existing topography, natural hydrology and locally endemic

vegetation• integrating local history and cultural heritage into architecture, landscape design,

public art and interpretive media• using locally sourced materials wherever possible• involving the local community in planning, design, events and ongoing site care.

BE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL AND ADAPTABLE Public open space often needs to be adaptable to a range of uses and users, and also to meeting changing recreational needs over time. While some setting types by their nature have more limited adaptability (eg bushland, rivers, escarpments etc), careful planning and design of most passive parklands and sports reserves will ensure that they can meet the needs of many users. Typical planning and design responses that ensure adaptability and multi-functionality include:• identifying spaces that can be used or adapted for events, with associated

infrastructure (access, power, water etc)• employing robust specifications for drainage, soils, artificial surfaces and lighting to

extend capacity and hours of use• designing buildings, sports fields and courts for use by multiple codes• establishing a simple plan for new reserves, adaptable to future enhancement for

the community’s evolving needs.

PROVIDE DIVERSITYOur diverse communities have equally diverse recreational needs. While some parkland elements such as trees, paths, seating, shade and play are almost universal in their appeal to all ages, backgrounds and cultures, a diversity of opportunity ensures that most needs will be met. Typical responses that will enhance diversity of opportunity and experience include:• integrating passive recreation facilities into sports reserves (circuit paths, play,

picnic, BBQ etc)• maximising universal access wherever topography will reasonably allow• co-locating open space with complementary activities (eg community facilities

buildings)• designing for seasonal variation (eg shade, sun, shelter, planting colour)• adapting facilities to culturally specific needs (eg BBQs suitable for halal, shelter or

shade for large family gatherings etc).


ENCOURAGE SOCIAL INTERACTIONThe principal reason that most people participate in any given recreation is social. It is therefore essential that every setting actively encourage, promote and cater for social interaction, both incidental (eg meeting a neighbour whilst out walking) and planned (eg a family gathering for a picnic or team sports). Typical planning and design responses that encourage social interaction include:• creating spaces that are safe, highly visible, busy and well connected to their locality • providing shaded seating at path junctions where people meeting incidentally can

sit and chat• integrating passive recreation facilities into sports facilities for family and friends of

sports participants to enjoy• designating or designing spaces for off leash dog exercising where dog owners can

meet and talk in comfort• providing seats, shade, shelter and BBQs close to play areas for those accompanying

children to enjoy• providing for food and drink outlets (cafes, kiosks, coffee carts etc) in appropriate

locations.

PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLBEINGA sense of wellbeing, physical and mental health is strongly tied to the accessibility of a high quality public domain. Places to meet people, to walk and run about, to have contact with nature or to take exercise are all contributors to community health. The planning and design of open space to foster health and wellbeing can typically include responses such as:• maximising access to parks and recreational corridors by connecting footpaths and

cycle paths in the adjoining locality• offering options for varying lengths of recreational walking/jogging circuits within or

between reserves (eg foreshores)• identifying quiet spaces for reflection, relaxation and connection with nature• providing outdoor fitness equipment and health information on signage or QR codes• ensuring park user safety and amenity (following CPTED principles, providing shade,

shelter etc)• Identifying spaces and places for fitness and recreation businesses (eg personal

training, boot camps, cycle hire etc).

PROVIDE EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITYProximity and accessibility are key determinants of the use and enjoyment of parks and reserves. While the distribution of public open space in established communities is largely fixed, the opportunity to maximise accessibility to and within both old and new parks remains a major factor of equity. Typical planning and design responses that enhance access and equity include:• Locating parks close to public transport (especially important for major sports facilities,

as major traffic generators)• Linking parks to adjoining residential areas by safe and connected footpaths and

cycleways• Establishing connected recreational and active transport corridors along creeks,

river foreshores and through bushland• Ensuring universal access to all facilities is optimised• Providing safe and accessible toilets• Providing user-friendly information and wayfinding signage.


EMBODY ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITYParks and open spaces can and should play a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy natural environment. Whether through the protection and extension of natural habitat, the conservation of natural resources or design for low embodied energy, there are many ways in which environmental sustainability can be enhanced through planning and design of open spaces, including through: • Selecting sites and designing open spaces for maximum access by public transport,

walking and cycling• Minimising built form footprint by co-locating/clustering facilities and designing efficient

road access and car parking• Minimising and balancing cut and fill by careful site selection and design• Employing WSUD best practice to harvest, treat and re-use stormwater• Designing for low maintenance by minimising mowing areas, planting low water

demand species and controlling drainage.

ENSURE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITYThe longevity of any open space and its continued enjoyment by visitors and community alike is dependent on planning and design that ensures its enduring financial sustainability. In recognising that maintenance budgets will fluctuate over time, the key to long term financial sustainability lies in the effective design of the site’s layout, its orientation and functional relationships both within and adjoining the site. Typical planning and design responses that optimise financial sustainability include:• Master planning of the site for ease of access and circulation and flexibility of spaces

to evolving uses• Co-locating and multi-use design of facilities (eg amenities buildings, fields, courts etc) • Minimising maintenance and replacement costs through lifecycle analysis of layout,

design, materials and energy needs• Identifying appropriate commercial activities that enhance the recreation experience

(eg cafes, kiosks, equipment hire)• Involving community in design, monitoring and care of reserves.


The Guidelines are set out in a table format on the following pages in both written and illustrated form. They address each setting type and the three hierarchy levels of Regional, District and Local open space.

The tables on the right hand pages describe the planning and design guidelines for each setting and hierarchy under the headings of:

– Geography/Environment

– Access and Circulation

– Recreation Facilities

– Buildings and Structures

– Cultural and Natural Heritage

– Landscape Character and Identity

– Safety and Amenity

Under each heading the core elements are described in the three right hand columns identifying how these would differ for each hierarchy level.

On the opposite, left hand page, the annotated diagrams identify how these guidelines would typically be applied on the ground. These illustrations are intentionally diagrammatic and their principal purpose is to illustrate:

– Functional relationships of facilities, amenities and uses

– Access and circulation guidelines

– Adaptability to multiple uses where applicable

– Management and environmental design guidelines.

Importantly, the guidelines need to be seen as providing guidance and principles for a range of typical scenarios. Their application on the ground must necessarily be evaluated against the particular context and landscape of each case.

PLANNING AND DESIGN: GUIDELINES


Adjoining streetLocal dedicated off road cycleway,

direct acces to reserveLarge open area for kickabout or minor events

Youth space/skate with passive surveillance

Main parkland area (also suitable for community events) includes shelters / BBQ Community facility building with flexible internal spaces suitable for events, meetings, hire, storage kitchen etc (incl toilets and cafe) with breakout spacePlay areas adjoining building for junior play (typically fenced)Creek/Wetland, rain gardens etc, are integrated into park design

Surrounding managed bushland

Controlled/managed edges to bushland defined by paths

Picnic areas framed by planting, includes shelters/BBQ’S etc

Street front trees Overflow area for parking or event

support

Car parking with WSUD

Car parking with WSUD

Water quality pond

Entry road with turnaround and bus drop off

1)a. PASSIVE PARKLANDS - REGIONAL

Adjoining street

Entry road and drop off

Overflow area for parking, events support

Minor bush paths

Groups of trees provide shade

Centred open space suitable for small to medium sized eventsAmenities building, including toilets, may include kiosk/Cafe

Formalised play/break out space for amenities building, may include

youth space/ junior skateOpen space, trees in grass, kickabout space

1)b. PASSIVE PARKLANDS - DISTRICT

Adjoining street with on street parking

Footpath on street front linking to adjoining residence

Entry area, signage/infrastructure seating in shade, visible form street

Street front planting

Tables in shade

Walking/Kids cycling circuit

Play and picnic shelters/tables/seating

Surrounding planting to protect resident amenity. Casual surveillance from residences criticalCentral lawn area, should be suitable for occasional junior sports (no permanent infrastructure)

1)c. PASSIVE PARKLANDS - LOCAL

TOPIC ELEMENT REGIONAL DISTRICT LOCAL

Geography Location

Area and Shape

Topography

Orientation

Close to station/bus stop. On main road

Compound shape for flexibility/compactness

As found but with adequate level open space for major events. Minimise need for earthworks

Should provide ample solar access in winter, particu-lary to buildings

On major through road

2+ Ha. Compound shape

A/R

A/R

Max 400m from residencesMin 0.3 Ha

Level area for kickabout where viableAs regional

Access and Circulation

Public Transport

Cars and Parking

Walk and Cycle

Universal Access

Emergency

Maintenance

Wayfinding

Max 10 min walk from station or on well serviced bus routeShould principally be accommodated on site, with overflow parking areas for major eventsMajor circuit paths and children’s cycle

All major facilities universally accessible

Ambulance access to fields/courts

Gate controlled access

Map at entry and path distances/times identified

On major bus route

Principally accommodated on site but also on street cycle footpath circuit

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

Near bus stop

On street

Local paths

A/R

A/R

A/R

N/A

Recreation Facilities

Open Spaces

Lighting

Play

Youth

Other

Major central open space suitable for events, with other spaces suitable for passive recreationMajor paths, car parks and all buildings lit, minimal lighting near bushlandPlay all ages. Include regional playground and uni-versal access playSkate, BMX, MTB, hang-out space

Dog off leash and on leash

A/R but smaller areas

A/R

District play all ages, incl universal accessA/R

As regional. Dog off leash option

Small level runa-bout spacelighting at entry and picnicLocal play mostly youngermobile skate facilityN/A

Buildings and Structures

Amenities

Cafe/Kiosk

Toilets

Picnic BBQ

Major building includes all amenities and community facilities; may contain community hallTypically cafe or kiosk in main building with external kiosk service close to fenced playIn main building with direct outside access. In largest parks additional separate toiletsShelters and facilities in various locations

Community use building and toiletsKiosk or mobile coffee cart

As regional or dedicated toilet blockA/R

N/A

N/A

N/A

Min shelter and picnic

Cultural and NaturalHeritage

Bushland

Waterways/

WSUD

Cultural Heritage

Defined maintenance edges/stormwater controls where open spaces adjoin bushDesign/planning to riparian corridor standards. Pro-vide safe access to water’s edgeFull WSUD provision. Water harvesting and reuse for irrigation/toilets etcConservation and integrated interpretation

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

As regional if viableA/R

Landscape Character and Identity

Views and Vistas

Planting Style

Define/protect key regional views vistas

To suit context. Boundaries typically bushland at mini-mum

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

Safety and Amenity

CPTED

Microclimate

To Safer by Design Standards. Encourage night use to provide increased passive surveillanceAmple shade including shelters. Winter solar

A/R

A/R

A/R

Tree shade

SETTING TYPE - PASSIVE PARKLANDS A/R - As Regional N/A - Not Applicable


2)a. OUTDOOR SPORTS - REGIONAL

2)b. OUTDOOR SPORTS - DISTRICT

Training space

Training spacePicnic/BBQ shelters

Wetland/detention basinField area in adjustable configuration for winter/summer codes

Flexible space/BBQ/Shelters/events space

Minor path in bushAdjoining main road

Carpark

Sports amenity buildingPlay area

Sports courts

District level cycle way on or off street

Passive recreation open grass/kickabout area/major carnival support area/overflow parking

Main road with train station/major bus terminus close by

Designated off road district cycleway

Overflow area

Dedicated car parkingFlexible space play/youth/sports event.

Sports / community facility building typically includes amenities, hall, flexible

meeting rooms, cafe, Kitchen/bar, storage, toilets etc with spectator area

Formalised play space/break out for building

There is no designated sportsfield at local level. Training and junior sport can be accommodated in local passive parklands, but with no permanent sports infrastructure. (see 1c)

Courts/coach/admin building

Sports courts

Managed bushland

Passive recreational space

Training spaceCircuit fitness path

Training Kickabout space

Shelters for spectators/players

Defined management edge to protect bushland

Wetland / detention / water harvesting pondsManaged bushlandLocal path connections where applicable

Field area in adjustable configuration for winter/summer codes

2)c. OUTDOOR SPORTS - LOCAL*

TOPIC ELEMENT REGIONAL DISTRICT LOCAL*

Geography Location

Area and Shape

Topography

Orientation

Close to station/bus stop. On main road

Compound shape for flexibility/compactness

Max 1:60 for sports areas. Minimise earthworks

Fields and courts True North orientation to meet international standards

On major through road

2+ Ha. Compound shape

A/R

True north orientation,national standards

Max 400m from all residences


Public Transport

Cars and Parking

Walk and Cycle

Universal Access

Emergency

Maintenance

Wayfinding

Max 10 min walk from station or on well serviced bus routeShould principally be accommodated on site, with overflow parking areas for major eventsMajor circuit paths and children’s cycle

Paths to/around fields/courts to Access StandardsAmbulance access to fields/courtsGate controlled access

Map at entry, fields/courts numbered

On major bus route

Principally accommodated on site but also on streetCycle footpath circuit

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

Near bus stop

On street

Local paths

A/R

A/R


Fields

Courts

Lighting

Play

Youth

Other

Min 4 winter code fields and 1 central wicket, may include softball/baseballMulti-courts complex with dedicated facilities

National comp standards required by codes

Play all ages. Junior play near main building

Skate, BMX, MTB, hang-out space

Dog off leash and on leash

Min 2 winter code fields and 1 wicketMulti-courts may share facilitiesArea comp standards

Suitable for area comps

A/R

As regional. Dog off leash option

N/A

N/A

N/A

Min toddler

Mobile skate

N/A


Amenities

Cafe/Kiosk

Toilets

Picnic BBQ

Major building includes all amenities and community facilities; may contain indoor sports hallCafe or kiosk in main building

In main building with direct external access

Shelters and facilities in various locations

Shared sports/community use buildingKiosk or mobile kiosk spaceA/R

A/R

N/A

N/A

N/A



Bushland

Waterways/

WSUD

Cultural Heritage

Defined maintenance edges/stormwater controls where fields adjoin bushDesign/planning to riparian corridor standards

Full WSUD provision. Water harvesting and reuse for irrigation/toiletsConservation and integrated interpretation

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R if viable

A/R


Views and Vistas

Planting Style

Define/protect key regional views vistas

To suit context. Boundaries typically bushland at minimum

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

Safety and Amenity

CPTED

Microclimate

To Safer by Design Standards. Encourage night use to provide increased passive surveillanceAmple shade including shelters. Winter solar

A/R

A/R

A/R

Tree shade

SETTING TYPE - OUTDOOR SPORTS A/R - As Regional N/A - Not Applicable


3)a. NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE - REGIONAL

3)b. NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE - DISTRICT

3)c. NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE - LOCAL

Dedicated cycleway / footpath

Main Road

Trackhead signage/maps and interpretation

Picnic / BBQ

Entry road with bushland setting and entry signage

Major path circuit to National Parks track standards

Dedicated car park (ideally with views for disabled drivers and bus drop off /

layover areaEducation / interpretation / amenities

buildingBreak out space for building

Minor bush paths (eg gravel)

River or Creeks

Bushfire resistant bridge over rivers/creeks

Level short path circuit where possible to meet universal access

Minor paths

Minor bush pathsMinor local roadFootpath

Bushland character entry setting, seats, shade. Minor interpretation

Main circuit / link path to NPWS standards

Minor bush paths

Main Road

Direct off road parking

Direct off road parking

Bushland entry setting,seats,shade structure,thematic play / public art

Toilet / shelters / interpretation map

Cycleway

SETTING TYPE - NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE


Geography Location

Area and Shape

Topography

Orientation

As found

As found

As found

N/A

As found

As found

As found

As found

As found

As found

As found

As found


Public Transport

Cars and Parking

Walk and Cycle

Universal Access

Emergency

Maintenance

Wayfinding

Linking paths to bushland from station, bus terminus, town centreAs required to meet needs of bushland visitors. Mini-mise paved areaPaths and circuits to NPWS standards. Bikes excluded except eg Mountain Bike trailsAll abilities bush path circuit close to car park where topography permitsBushfire fighting trails designated and police/SES/Am-bulance access to track headVehicle access to all trails

Map at entry and path distances/times identified, plus water based mapping of river

On major bus route

A/R plus 90 degree on streetA/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

Near bus stop

On street

A/R

A/R

Fishing, kayak launchaccess park edgeN/A


Open Spaces

Lighting

Play

Youth

Other

Open picnic areas at track head and car park. Educa-tion/break out space beside buildingBuildings may be lit, minimal other lighting near or in bushlandThemed natural adventure play

Hang-out space

No dog access


A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

Picnic table in bush settingN/A

A/R

N/ABuildings and Structures

Amenities

Cafe/Kiosk

Toilets

Picnic BBQ

Building for visitor information, education and environ-mental groups meeting and materials/toolsTypically cafe or kiosk in main building with outdoor facing kioskIn main building with direct outside access. In largest parks additional separate toilets Shelters and facilities in various locations. Electrical/solar BBQs typically

Toilets

Kiosk or mobile kiosk spaceAs regional or dedicated toilet blockA/R

N/A

N/A

N/A



Bushland

Waterways

WSUD

Cultural Heritage

Defined maintenance edges/stormwater controls where open spaces adjoin bushlandDesign/planning to riparian corridor standards. Provide safe access to water’s edgeFull WSUD provision. Water harvesting and reuse for irrigation/toiletsConservation and integrated interpretation at track head and along major bush paths

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R if viable

Interps at entry to park


Views and Vistas

Planting Style

Define/protect key regional bush views but balance with habitat management. Views from car park where pos-sible for disabled driversOnly locally endemic natural vegetation

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

Safety and Amenity

CPTED

Microclimate

To Safer by Design Standards.

Ample shade including shelters.

A/R

A/R

A/R

Tree shade

A/R - As Regional N/A - Not Applicable


Major roadRegional cycleway

Vehicle entry and signage

Amenities building above flood level

Car parking for park area

Passive park area

Street front open space / picnic area

Managed riparian foreshore

Regional foreshore pathForeshore path

Formalised access to water for fishing/ kayaks etc

Jetty and boat ramp

Temporary mooring / waiting area

Parking and washdown area for boats / trailer

Riparian corridor managed habitat

Major river

4)a. RIVER AND CREEK FORESHORE - REGIONAL

4)b. RIVER AND CREEK FORESHORE - DISTRICT

4)c. RIVER AND CREEK FORESHORE - LOCAL

District foreshore walk

Water access (kayaks) fishing boardwalk / jetty

Foreshore park area

Boardwalk / bridge

Riparian corridor managed creek

Major road

Minor river

Creek corridor, upgraded riparian vegetation management, footpath access where viable

Managed foreshore riparian habitat

Footpath access to river on existing road or road easement

Access to water / Fishing or kayak platform

SETTING TYPE - RIVER FORESHORE - CREEKS AND WETLANDS


Geography Location

Area and Shape

Topography

Orientation

As found

As found

As found

N/A

As found

As found

As found

As found

As found

As found

As found

As found


Public Transport

Cars and Parking

Walk and Cycle

Universal Access

Water Access

Maintenance

Wayfinding

Linking paths to river foreshore from station, bus termi-nus, town centreAs required to meet needs of foreshore users incl for boats and trailers, incl washdown areaForeshore paths and park circuits incl for bikes

All major facilities incl pontoons and dedicated water’s edge access universally accessibleMajor pontoon/jetty/ramp with pick-up drop-off, plus boardwalk and creek crossingsVehicle access to all ramps, pumps and water quality control devicesMap at entry and path distances/times identified, plus water based mapping of river

On major bus route

As regional plus 90 degree on streetA/R

A/R

small pontoon, boardwalk, creek crossings as regional

A/R

Near bus stop

On street

Creek paths

A/R

Fishing, kayak launchaccess to water’s edge

N/ARecreation Facilities

Open Spaces

Lighting

Play

Youth

Other

Major central open space suitable for foreshore events/river festivalsMajor paths, car parks, ramps, pontoons and all build-ings lit, minimal lighting near bushlandPlay all ages.

Hang-out space

Dog on leash only


A/R

District play all ages, incl universal accessA/R

A/R

Fishing, kayak launchLighting at pontoonLocal play mostly youngerAs regional facilityN/A


Amenities

Cafe/Kiosk

Toilets

Picnic BBQ

Building above flood levels includes toilets; may con-tain boathouseTypically cafe or kiosk in main building with outdoor facing kiosk close to fenced playIn main building with direct outside access. In largest parks additional separate toilets near streetShelters and facilities in various locations

Toilets

Kiosk or mobile kiosk spaceAs regional or dedicated toilet block

A/R

N/A

N/A

N/A



Bushland

Waterways

WSUD

Cultural Heritage

Defined maintenance edges/stormwater controls where open spaces adjoin riparian habitatDesign/planning to riparian corridor standards. Provide safe access to water’s edgeFull WSUD provision. Water harvesting and reuse for irrigation/toiletsConservation and integrated interpretation along foreshore paths

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R if viable

A/R


Views and Vistas

Planting Style

Define/protect key views to water but balance with fore-shore riparian habitat managementTo suit context. Typically locally endemic riparian fore-shore vegetation

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

Safety and Amenity

CPTED

Microclimate

To Safer by Design Standards. Encourage evening use of foreshore pathsAmple shade including shelters.

A/R

A/R

A/R

Tree shade



Town hall or similar

Formal garden / Lawn

Shaded seating with trees

High street or main road with cycleway

Market / minor event space (if available)

Vehicle access for event support. Street may be closedTemporary or permanent stage with civic building as backdrop

Lawn area level, suitable for passive recreation and events

Tree lined border with shaded seating and junior play

Civic building

High street or similar

5)a. CIVIC AND URBAN SPACE - REGIONAL

5)b. CIVIC AND URBAN SPACE - DISTRICT

SETTING TYPE - CIVIC AND URBAN SPACES


Geography Location

Area and Shape

Topography

Orientation

Close to urban centre and public transport

Civic/events space may be 1 Ha +

Mostly level where possible but may include amphitheatre and/or seating stepsIdeally building faces north with civic space on north side

A/R

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A/R

A/R

A/R

0.2 Ha max

A/R

A/R


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Cars and Parking

Walk and Cycle

Universal Access

Emergency

Maintenance

Wayfinding

Linking paths to civic space from station, bus terminus, town centreTypically on street or underground under building

Accessible by bike and footpath. May involve street closures during eventsUniversal access to all areas

Emergency access to all areas

Gate/bollard controlled access where required

Map in main gathering area

On major bus route

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

Near bus stop

On street

A/R

A/R

A/R

N/A


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Lighting

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Youth

Other

Large plaza or lawn space for events with tree shaded street fronts/boundaries for seating, play, gravel courts for boules etc Buildings may be lit, plaza space well lit with special lighting options for events or festivalsMinimal provision mostly toddler in shade under treesHang-out space, especially informal (steps, low walls and shaded areas near shopping centresNo dog off-leash

As regional but smaller areas

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

N/A

N/A

A/RBuildings and Structures

Amenities

Cafe/Kiosk

Toilets

Picnic/BBQ

Civic Building with visitor information

Typically cafe or kiosk in main building with external access to kioskIn main building with direct outside access

Shaded seating and tables

Toilets

Kiosk or mobile kiosk spaceA/R

A/R

N/A

N/A

A/R

A/R


Bushland

Waterways

WSUD

Cultural Heritage

Defined maintenance edges/stormwater controls where civic spaces adjoins bushlandUrban design interface with water’s edge, eg stepped access to river/lake edgeFull WSUD provision. Water harvesting and reuse for irrigation/toiletsConservation and integrated interpretation at outisde and in building

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R if viable

A/R


Views and Vistas

Planting Style

Define/protect key urban views to civic space and building

Can be formal using native and/or exotic species

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

Safety and Amenity

CPTED

Microclimate

To Safer by Design Standards.

Ample shade mostly from trees

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R


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Regional: Homebush Bay, Sydney- Blaxland Riverside Park

District: Redfern, Sydney - Redfern Park Upgrade

Local: The Ponds Sydney- The Ponds managed lawns

EXAMPLE: PASSIVE PARKLANDS

Source: http://www.lostateminor.com/2012/09/14/blaxland-riverside-park-a-huge-playground-in-sydney/

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Regional: Marrara, Darwin - Darwin Soccer stadium

District: The Ponds, Sydney- Eastern playing field

District: Kellyville, Sydney- The Hills Centenary Park

EXAMPLE: OUTDOOR SPORTS

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EXAMPLE: NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

Local: Bicentennial Park, Homebush- Fishway

Source: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks/parkLookouts.aspx?id=N0050

Regional: Kyogle, Northern NSW- Border Ranges National Park

District: Bungarribee, Sydney- Bunya Heritage Park


EXAMPLE: RIVER FORESHORE - CREEKS AND WETLANDS

Regional: Narrabeen, Sydney- Narrabeen Lagoon Trail

District: Clifton Hill, Melbourne - Merri Creek Restoration and Upgrade

Source: http://www.bpn.com.au/bpn-sustainability-awards/2012-winners/jeavons-landscape-architects-win-landscape-award

Source: http://architectureau.com/articles/narrabeen-lagoon-trail/#img=4

Local: The Ponds, Sydney - Second Ponds Creek Bridge


EXAMPLE: CIVIC AND URBAN SPACES

District: Rouse Hill, Sydney- Rouse Hill Town Centre

Local: Mudgee, NSW- Mudgee CBD upgrade

Source: http://www.thefifthestate.com.au/archives/8107/


IMPLEMENTING THE GUIDELINES

The implementation of the guidelines should be a progressive process and incorporate a series of reviews before adoption.

These process might include: – Testing the guidelines against existing provision in the Council area to

establish benchmarking

– Reviewing and refining the guidelines in concert with user groups, the community and the development industry

– Undertaking peer review with other Councils.

It is suggested that these processes should be completed prior to formal adoption of the Guidelines.


Active Living Research, 2010. The Economic Benefits of Open Space, Recreation Facilities and Walkable Community Design (www.activelivingresearch.org)

Australian Companion Animal Council Inc, undated. Dogs in Society Position Paper, Health and Social Benefits of Dog Ownership

Institute for Sustainable Systems and Technologies, University of South Australia, 2009 Creating Active Communities: How Can Open and Public Spaces in Urban and Suburban Environments Support Active Living? A Literary Review

Hawkesbury City Council, March 2010. Shaping Our Future: Hawkesbury Community Strategy Plan 2010-2030. Report prepared for Hawkesbury City Council

Hawkesbury City Council, 1995. Our City, Our Future. Report prepared for Hawkesbury City Council

Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress, 2010. Congress Proceedings. (http://www.healthyparkshealthypeoplecongress.org/component/content/article/1-congress-news/117-congress-proceedings)

Landcom, July 2008. Landcom Guidelines. Report prepared for Landcom

NSW Department of Planning, February 2011. Recreation and Open Space Planning Guidelines for Local Government. Report prepared for NSW Department of Planning

NSW Premier’s Council for Active Living, 2011. NSW Draft Walking Strategy. (http://www.pcal.nsw.gov.au/draft_nsw_walking_strategy)

NSW Police Force, 2001. Safer by Design Guidelines, (part of Crime Prevention Legislative Guidelines to Section 79C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979)

NSW Government Sydney Olympic Park Authority, May 2011. Access Guidelines. Report prepared for Sydney Olympic Park AuthorityPlanning Institute of Australia, 2009. Healthy Spaces and Places, National Planning Guide

Planning Western Australia, January 2009. Liveable Neighbourhoods. Report prepared for Western Australian Planning Commission & Department for Planning and Infrastructure

Project for Public spaces, 2012. Eleven Principles for Creating Great Community Places.(http://www.pps.org/articles/11steps)

BIBLIOGRAPHY/REFERENCES


BIBLIOGRAPHY/REFERENCES

Sport England, 2012. Facilities Planning Model. (http://www.sportengland.org/facilities_planning)

University of New South Wales, 2011. Healthy Built Environments Program: Healthy Built Environments. A Literary Review

Western Sydney Parklands, 2011. Design Manual 2011: Version 1. Report prepared for Western Sydney Parklands


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hich h

ave h

ad th

eir ph

ysica

l ch

arac

ter an

d/or v

egeta

tion m

odifie

d to s

uppo

rt co

mmun

ity re

creati

on, c

ommu

nity d

evelo

pmen

t an

d well

being

uses

p lay,

paths

, fen

cing,

gard

ens,

lighti

ng, p

ublic

art,

inter

preta

tion

orna

menta

l gar

dens

, pla

y fac

ilities

, sta

g es

and

amph

ithea

tres,

toilet

s, am

enity

buil

dings

, café

/kios

k sh

ade

struc

tures

com

munit

y ga

rden

s, for

mal o

r info

rmal

lawns

, tre

e an

d sh

rub

planti

ng (b

oth

nativ

e and

orna

menta

l) dog

facil

ities,

youth

spac

es

36G

– Par

k 36

A 36

B 36

C 36

D

Outdo

or S

ports

ve

nues

desig

ned t

o sup

port

orga

nized

spor

ts,

includ

ing tr

aining

and c

ompe

tition

. Suc

h res

erve

se

ttings

may

inclu

de bu

ilding

s whe

re th

ese h

ave

a rec

reati

on fu

nctio

n (eg

swim

ming

pools

or

spor

ts ha

lls)

forma

l field

s, co

urts,

build

ings (

chan

ge ro

oms,

toilet

s, am

enitie

s, ca

fé), s

wimm

ing po

ols (in

door

and o

utdoo

r), sp

orts

halls

, club

ro

oms,

scou

t hall

s, gr

ands

tands

etc.

Includ

es lig

hting

, irrig

ation

, fen

cing,

car p

arks

and a

ssoc

iated

pass

ive re

c fac

ilities

(play

, ac

cess

and c

ircuit

paths

, sea

ting k

iosk e

tc).

36F

- Spo

rtsgr

ound

Civic

and U

rban

Spa

ces

plaza

s, sq

uare

s, pu

blic b

uildin

g and

shop

ping

centr

e for

ecou

rts w

hich a

ccom

moda

te so

cial

gathe

rings

or sp

ecial

even

ts

forec

ourts

, Step

s, lig

hting

, pub

lic ar

t, inte

rpre

tation

, visi

tor

infor

matio

n, str

uctur

es, m

onum

ents,

gard

ens,

lawns

, hist

oric

featur

es, b

anne

rs an

d flag

s, yo

uth sp

aces

36H

–Cult

ural

Sign

ifican

ce

36 I –

Com

munit

y Use

Cons

erva

tion o

f Natu

ral a

nd

Cultu

ral H

erita

ge

rese

rves c

reate

d to p

rotec

t and

enha

nce n

atura

l an

d cult

ural

reso

urce

s, bu

t whic

h also

have

a qu

iet/pa

ssive

recre

ation

//leisu

re di

mens

ion

eg w

alking

, cyc

ling,

touris

m vis

itatio

n

nativ

e bus

hland

or gr

assla

nds,

ephe

mera

l cre

ek, s

alt m

arsh

es

36J –

Bus

hland

36

K – W

etlan

d 36

L – E

scar

pmen

t 36

E

Rive

r For

esho

re

river

fore

shor

es, in

clude

s imm

ediat

e for

esho

re

eg w

ithin

tideli

ne or

for a

cces

s to w

aterw

ay

itself

. May

inclu

de an

open

wate

r bod

y itse

lf wh

ere t

his ha

s rec

reati

on us

e (eg

sailin

g/row

ing

beac

hes,

launc

hing r

amps

, buo

ys, p

ontoo

ns, d

efine

d sa

iling/r

owing

area

s, pr

otecte

d wild

life ar

eas

36M

– Wate

rcour

se

36N

– For

esho

re

Cree

ks an

d Wetl

ands

lak

e, po

nd, p

erma

nent

or ep

heme

ral c

reek

sh

oreli

ne, c

reek

bank

, boa

rdwa

lks, w

ater t

reatm

ent in

frastr

uctur

e, pip

es an

d weir

s 36

M – W

aterco

urse

36

N – F

ores

hore

Cate

gory

/Set

ting

Type

De

scrip

tion/

Func

tion/

Use

Facil

ities

/Ass

ets

NSW

Loc

al Go

v Act

Eq

uiva

lent

Ancil

lary

spac

es no

t zon

ed fo

r pub

lic op

en sp

ace w

ith a

mino

r rec

reati

on us

e but

prim

arily

with

an

amen

ity fu

nctio

n, eg

road

rese

rves a

nd w

ide

media

ns, r

eser

voirs

, rail

corri

dors,

servi

ce

ease

ments

, stan

d-alo

ne or

name

ntal g

arde

n be

ds, L

GA ga

teway

s etc

aside

from

infra

struc

ture i

tself t

hese

are u

suall

y plan

ted or

gr

asse

d only

or re

mnan

t natu

ral v

egeta

tion e

xists

or th

ey ar

e es

pecia

lly pl

anted

for c

ivic o

r visu

al am

enity

36 I –

Com

munit

y Use

Infor

mal

spac

es no

t zon

ed fo

r pub

lic op

en sp

ace w

ith

anoth

er pr

imar

y fun

ction

but w

hich a

re us

ed

perio

dicall

y by t

he pu

blic f

or re

creati

on w

ith

perm

ission

of th

e own

er (e

g sc

hool

grou

nds,

comm

unity

gard

ens,

car p

arks

and b

uildin

g ro

ofs)

may h

ave n

o rec

reati

on in

frastr

uctur

e (eg

car p

arks

) or b

e full

y de

velop

ed (e

g sch

ool)

36 I –

Com

munit

y Use

STAT

US

Embe

llishe

d ac

tively

in us

e and

fully

acce

ssibl

e an

y of th

e abo

ve ca

tegor

ies or

hier

arch

y N/

A

Unem

bellis

hed

no sp

ecific

facil

ities p

rovid

ed an

d/or

settin

g/hier

arch

y not

defin

ed. O

ften n

ot ac

cess

ible b

ut wi

th int

entio

n to b

e dev

elope

d Ma

y also

be id

entifi

ed fo

r disp

osal/

rezo

ning

if de

mons

trated

to be

unsu

itable

for o

pen s

pace

an

d rec

reati

on

few or

no fa

cilitie

s but

may h

ave h

ierar

chy a

nd se

tting i

denti

fied a

s go

al for

futur

e dev

elopm

ent o

f the r

eser

ve

N/A

Prop

osed

zo

ned o

r iden

tified

for f

uture

ac

quisi

tion/d

esign

ation

for p

ublic

open

spac

e an

d rec

reati

on

in oth

er la

nd us

e at p

rese

nt, m

ay re

quire

demo

lition

of ex

isting

fac

ilities

befor

e bein

g dev

elope

d for

open

spac

e but

may

have

hie

rarch

y and

settin

g ide

ntifie

d in s

trateg

y tha

t iden

tified

its

acqu

isitio

n

N/A


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