136135 Darwin Walkways Assessment V2 · Darwin’s northern suburbs of Karama, Malak, Wulagi,...

Darwin Walkways AssessmentKarama, Malak, Wulagi, Wagaman, Anula & Moil

Prepared by CPG Australia Pty Ltd

August 2009

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Acknowledgements and Recognition

Darwin City CouncilLord Mayor and AldermenThe Chief Officers GroupLiam Carroll - Manager Business ServicesAnne Burton – Property OfficerAnnie Farrell – Executive Officer for Community and Cultural Services

CPG Australia Pty LtdCatriona MacLean – Senior Consultant Social PlanningVirginia Anderson – Principal Consultant Transport PlanningDavid Dreadon – Principal Consultant Urban Design & Landscape Architecture

And all those Darwin residents who participated in the walkway assessment process

CPG Australia Pty Ltd24 Albert RoadSouth MelbourneVic 3205

14 August, 2009Preparation date and signature

14 August, 2009Authorisation date & signature

Darwin Walkways Assessment 3

Foreward

1 Introduction 1

2 Methodology 32.1 A desktop urban design analysis and conceptual mapping exercise 32.2 Site visit and physical testing of pedestrian linkages 42.3 Preparation of Recommendations 52.4 Infrastructure Assessment 5

3 Walkway Assessments 73.1 General 73.2 Karama 93.3 Malak 153.4 Wulagi 213.5 Wagaman 273.6 Anula 333.7 Moil 39

4 Specific Walkway Issues 454.1 Petitions 454.2 Night Closures 49

5 Infrastructure Assessment 55

6 Community Consultation 65

7 Next Steps 697.1 Addressing Anti-social Behaviour 697.2 Maintenance and Asset Management 71

Contents


Foreward

This review of the Darwin Walkway Policy has highlighted the many layers of function and meaning that are associated with pedestrian walkways. It is a complex process with a multi-faceted approach required to address the numerous issues that have been raised and considered.

The following flow chart summarises the steps that have been undertaken for this review of the Darwin Walkway Policy.

Darwin Walkway Policy Review 2009

Appointment of Community Safety Officer to address

complaints about anti social behavior associated with

walkways

Walkway AssessmentPedestrian Connectivity

Community facilities• Neighborhoods•

No action taken to date

Detailed investigations • of identified assets including Q100 flowsCreation of easements • over infrastructure assets as required

Closure Retention

Infrastructure assessment of recommended walkway

closures

Proactive community engagement to inform

residents about outcomes of Walkway Policy Review and

recommendations

No action taken to date

Policy and Administration Walkway Assessment Maintenance and Asset

ManagementAddressing Anti Social

Behavior

Revised Walkway Policy (Draft)

Recommendations


1 Introduction

A review of Darwin City Council’s Walkway Policy has been undertaken to address an increasing volume of complaints from residents about anti-social behaviour occurring in pedestrian walkways. Included in the review of Darwin’s Walkway Policy (2009) was a recommendation that an assessment of the pedestrian network be undertaken to establish a framework for connected and legible neighbourhoods and identifying which walkways should be a part of this network.

As a priority action, an assessment of walkways in Darwin’s northern suburbs of Karama, Malak, Wulagi, Wagaman, Anula and Moil has been carried out.

This assessment is based on the premise that the walkways are not the cause of antisocial behaviour, but rather, are a place where it occurs due to a complex range of physical, social and community attributes. As such, the assessment, and the consequent recommendations, seeks to implement Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to create safe and clean environments. These include maximising passive surveillance opportunities along pedestrian linkages in order to discourage antisocial behaviour.

There is evidence to show that people will commonly take the shortest most convenient route, despite infrastructure provided, such as foot paths. These routes, commonly called desire lines, are based on a range of elements, including; destination activities, physical conditions of the pedestrian links, the presence or absence of barriers, the social links within a community and perceived security / safety.

There is evidence to show that people will commonly take the shortest most convenient route, despite infrastructure provided, such as foot paths. These routes, commonly called desire lines, are based on a range of elements, including; destination activities, physical conditions of the pedestrian links, the presence or absence of barriers, the social links within a community and perceived security / safety.

The intent of this pedestrian network review, and the assessment of which walkways are an integral component of this, is to achieve the following objectives;

Reinforcement of the main pedestrian desire lines –between residential areas and to community facilities (schools, shops, parks, bus stops, churches, etc)

An increase in the pedestrian volumes on these –principle desire lines to maximise passive surveillance

The encouragement of pedestrians to utilise the –street network where increased opportunities for passive surveillance by other pedestrians, passing motorists and residents is likely to discourage or deter anti-social behaviour

The increased legibility and safety of pedestrian linkages –

The utilisation of Council resources (including budget and –staff) in an effective and sustainable manner to create safe environments and higher maintenance standards

The overall reduction of Council time and resources –in managing complaints about walkways

The co-ordination of all levels of government and –community groups to address anti-social issues

Recommendations for the retention or closure of walkways have been proposed within the context of the Draft Darwin Walkway Policy (2009). That is, Council shall provide and maintain essential walkways within the municipality as part of a wider network that facilitates the movement of pedestrians and cyclists.


2 Methodology

The main objective of this assessment has been to identify which walkways are valuable to the pedestrian network in terms of providing clear and effective connectivity between residential areas and to community facilities.

The assessment was not about identifying those walkways where there is a significant amount of anti-social behaviour. Why not?

During consultation with the NT Police, Neighbourhood –Watch, Darwin City Council and community members, it was indicated that anti-social behaviour moves over time dependant on age cohorts, season, alternative activities and neighbourhood composition.

There is no accurate record kept by the NT Police of –anti-social behaviour associated with particular walkways. Rather, instances of anti-social behaviour are recorded against the resident who has called up lodging a complaint, and in most instances, is unable to be verified.

Anti-social behaviour also occurs in parks, –car parking areas and in streets.

As such, mapping current anti-social behaviour ‘hot-spots’ would be a complex, time consuming process, and the data produced would invariably be outdated and inaccurate within a relatively short period of time. This would be of limited use to recommendations that are intended to provide for sustainable asset management.

To undertake this assessment, plans of the subject suburbs were obtained that showed the urban structure (ie. the street layout patterns and the residential modules), the location of the walkways and their identification number. The location of community facilities such as schools, shops, parks, bus stops and churches were identified on the plans.

Current best practice urban design principles such as connection, activity, legibility and surveillance were also applied to the assessment. This includes the notion of ‘walkable neighbourhoods’ where a five minute walk (400 – 500 metres) to community facilities is considered reasonable and desirable.

2.1 A desktop urban design analysis and conceptual mapping exercise

A desktop urban design analysis and conceptual mapping of pedestrian links and networks (including local streets, open space reserves and walkways) was undertaken to determine the main desire lines through residential suburbs.

Previous assessments and information from community members about walkway connections obtained during the review of the Darwin Walkway Policy Review (2009) were also considered. This background information highlighted the use of walkways between residential areas as a means of maintaining community relationships.

The assessment included a consideration of the objective to reinforce the street network as a principle pedestrian route wherever possible. So where distances around a residential module were not considered to be significantly different to the link provided by a walkway, a recommendation to close the walkway has been made.

The analysis of the suburb plans and urban structure indicated that there are numerous examples of walkways linking residential culs-de-sac with nearby parks and adjoining residential streets, particularly in Karama and Malak. The amount of residences that would be affected by walkway closure was considered for the assessment of such walkway linkages. For the purposes of the pedestrian network assessment, it was considered that less than ten residential dwellings would contribute low pedestrian volumes to the adjoining walkway link. However, additional aspects, such as alternative routes and distances, and pedestrian safety were also considered for the assessment.

It is noted that the suburbs have different urban structures;

Karama and Malak have complex, curvilinear –street patterns with numerous culs-de-sac


Wulagi, Wagaman, Moil and Anula have –modified curvilinear grid patterns.

The urban structure impacts on the legibility and –connectivity of a neighbourhood’s pedestrian network. Particularly with Karama and Malak, the objective is to encourage pedestrian through traffic onto main collector roads or access streets wherever feasible, and away from residential culs-de sac.

Walkways that are currently permanently closed or closed during night time hours were included in the review to ascertain their value to the pedestrian network.

2.2 Site visit and physical testing of pedestrian linkages

Following the desk top urban design analysis and conceptual mapping exercise, a site visit was undertaken to test the pedestrian linkages and the preliminary recommendations for walkway closure or retention.

Site visits to Karama, Malak, Wulagi, Wagaman, Moil and Anula were carried out over four days (25th – 28th June 2009). Walkways in Leanyer, Casuarina and Nakara that are currently closed during night time hours were also assessed during this period.

Individual walkways were assessed in terms of;

sight lines, –

accessibility ie the presence of an adjoining –footpath, pedestrian crossover, barrier rails

the presence of street lighting near the entrance –

the impact that adjoining vegetation in –residential properties has on walkway character, light levels and sight lines

the condition of barrier fences; transparent steel –mesh fence, attached screen mesh, solid fences

the presence of graffitti –

the presence of any infrastructure (eg power –substations, pedestrian lighting)

Photographs were taken of both entrances to walkways as a record of their current physical condition.

In addition, a consideration of alternative routes to community facilities and adjoining residential streets was undertaken to assess pedestrian connectivity, legibility and safety. The site visit also enabled a co-ordinated assessment of the walkways in a neighbourhood and how the possible closure or retention of any one walkway would affect the general pedestrian network.

This analysis of walkways on site enabled the recommendations of the desktop urban design review and conceptual mapping to be confirmed or revised.


2.3 Preparation of Recommendations

During preparation of the assessment report and recommendations to retain or close particular walkways, the use of Google Maps and Streetview enabled further confirmation of some particular aspects of local streetscape elements (eg. bus stops, pedestrian crossings).

2.4 Infrastructure Assessment

Following the assessment of the pedestrian network based on connectivity in each of the subject suburbs, it was agreed that a review of the infrastructure in those walkways recommended to be closed be carried out to enable a greater understanding of the potential impacts of removing them from the walkway asset register.

This involved a site visit on the 28th July 2009 to specifically note the presence of infrastructure elements such as stormwater pits, underground pipes, kerbs & channels, telecommunications pits and electricity substations. In addition, information regarding the location of footpaths and underground assets were provided for use in this assessment.

It is noted that, unless there is a non-Council owned asset in the walkway, there is generally no easement over the asset as the walkway is a designated road reserve. This aspect will need to be considered in the assessment to ensure that in the event of any future walkway closures, the infrastructure assets are protected.


3 Walkway Assessments

3.1 General

The intent of the policy review and the walkway assessment program is that Darwin City Council takes a leadership role in maintaining a connected, safe and legible pedestrian network through its northern residential suburbs. The recommendations of this walkway assessment are aimed at reinforcing the objectives set out in the review of the Darwin Walkway Policy (2009).

There is also an objective to reduce the number of walkways as a means of increasing pedestrian traffic volumes along principle connections (particularly the street network), therefore increasing passive surveillance opportunities.

It is acknowledged that there will be some angst about walkway closure and retentions. However, it is believed that once the community appreciate the objectives of this program, discover alternative routes that are not significantly longer than current ones and learn about the positive benefits of good urban design, the overall benefits will become apparent.

With a revised walkway asset to manage, it is believed that Council can move forward with the effective utilisation of its resources to maintain the walkways to an appropriate and safe standard, and work with other partners to address the wider issues of criminal activity and anti-social behaviour

It is recommended that those walkways identified as being surplus to the main desire lines through residential suburbs shall be permanently closed. Council will need to define a process for divesting this land.


3.2 Karama

Existing Urban CharacterKarama is characterised by a complex curvilinear street pattern with numerous culs-de-sac. The south west quadrant of the suburb (the area bounded by McMillans Rd, Kalymnos Drive, Koolinda Crescent and Mueller Road) is significant in that it is dominated by culs-sac and walkway connections.

There are two main connector streets through the suburb; Kalymnos Drive and Koolinda Crescent. Karama Shopping Plaza is located at their T-intersection. Karama Pre & Primary School, and a local park are located nearby to the shopping centre. These facilities effectively form the ‘heart’ of the suburb.

There are numerous small local parks scattered about the suburb, often stretching between local streets, thus providing pedestrian connections through a neighbourhood.

Walkway AssessmentsTwenty five walkways are indicated on Council’s asset register. One of these has already been closed and sold (#208; Fig Court to McMillans Road).

The south west quadrant of the suburb (the area –bounded by McMillans Rd, Kalymnos Drive, Koolinda Crescent and Mueller Road) has been the subject of considerable effort by Council to resolve anti-social behaviour and complaints by residents. There are currently four petitions with Council for the closure of walkways (#192 193 196 & 197), and there are currently two night time closures of walkways (#195 and 198).

The assessment of this neighbourhood considered;

the presence of bus stops on McMillans –Road and Karama Crescent

desire lines from the area south of McMillans –Road to the Karama Shopping Plaza

desire lines from the residential –neighbourhood to the Karama Shopping Plaza and to the Pre & Primary School

the urban structure (culs-de-sac, street –connections, residential modules)

There are four walkways that provide pedestrian access –from residential neighbourhoods to Vanderlin Drive (#188 202 205 and 206). Vanderlin Drive is a busy arterial road with significant volumes of traffic that travel at relatively high speeds. It is noted that there is no footpath on the south side of Vanderlin Drive and that there are no pedestrian crossing facilities to a shared path on the other side of the road.

It is considered that the walkways that provide access to Vanderlin Drive have the potential to exacerbate a dangerous situation for pedestrians and provide no direct links to community facilities.

Walkway #200 is unusual in that it has two arms set –out at right angles to each other, and provides direct access onto the Karama Pre & Primary School grounds. Sightlines are poor with no direct and clear views provided from the walkway entrances to the school sports ground. The walkway is currently closed during night time hours.

Discussions with the school indicate that unauthorised people access the school grounds through this walkway and impact on education programs. There is an alternative route along a local access street (Mulla Mulla Circuit) for pedestrian access to the park, Karama Shopping Plaza and the school.

Walkway #195 has been the subject of a petition for closure, and following a review, is now closed during night time hours. The school manages the opening and closure of the walkway to ensure that school children from the residential neighbourhood to the south have access to the school via a controlled pedestrian crossing of Koolinda Road

Walkways #211 and 212 provide local access to –a small neighbourhood park with minimal facilities located on the edge of Vanderlin Drive (though there is no access from here). Walkway #212 also appears to serve a drainage function.

The other walkways in the suburb serve predominantly –local functions, providing access between residential streets and to community facilities.


Recommendations: Karama Walkways

Walkway Retain / Close Comments

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Close Close walkways # 188 202 205 and 206 onto Vanderlin Drive to discourage pedestrian access and address potential safety issues

189 Close Close to encourage people to use Mueller Road or the McMillans Road shared path / Kalymnos Drive for access to the Karama Shopping Plaza

190 Retain Walkway #190 serves a local function, particularly for residents of Koojarra Court to access the bus stop on McMillans Road and adjoining residential neighbourhoods. Ideally it should be retained to provide the basis for a future driveway link (see the Darwin Walkway Policy Review 2009).

191 Retain Walkway #191 is located mid block between Kalymnos Drive and Mueller Road, and therefore provides a good pedestrian connection into the suburb. As such, it should be retained open.

The bus stop on McMillans Road is located halfway between walkways #191 and #193. To strengthen the role of Walkway #191 as a main pedestrian link, it is recommended that the bus stop be relocated to a site adjacent this walkway.

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Close Encourage people to walk on the high standard shared pathway along McMillans Road and Kalymnos Drive or through Walkway #191 and the local street network (Koolama Court, Dorrigo Crescent and Karama Crescent)

194 Retain Provides access from a residential neighbourhood to a bus stop and to the Karama Pre & Primary School

195 Retain This provides good access from a residential neighbourhood to the Karama Pre & Primary School.

198 Close This serves a small local population, and access to community facilities is still available via Walkway#195 or local streets.

199 Retain Provides access for a residential neighbourhood located around a cul-de-sac towards community facilities. Closure would result in longer and less direct connections.

200 Close Poor sightlines, direct access to the school grounds and good alternative routes exist along nearby local access streets to the school, neighbourhood park and shopping centre.

201 Retain Donaldson Court is a very long cul-de-sac with no through access apart from Walkway#201 – which provides direct pedestrian access to the Karama Shopping Plaza. There is a proposed multi-dwelling development to a site adjoining this walkway, and opportunities exist to encourage good architectural outcomes that provide passive surveillance.


203 Close Alternative connections between adjoining neighbourhoods is provided by Hayball Park and local access streets

204 Retain This walkway provides a link between residential neighbourhoods based around two parallel culs-de-sacs. Ideally it should be retained to provide the basis for future driveway link (see the Darwin Walkway Policy Review 2009).

207 Close Alternative access is provided by a footpath along Kalymnos Drive

208 Closed & Sold -

209 Retain This walkway provides direct access from a residential neighbourhood to McMillans Road and to a secondary school

210 Retain While this walkway has poor sightlines due to a change of direction, it provides a direct link to a primary school for a residential neighbourhood based around a circular no through access street. Closing it would cause significant additional distance for pedestrians.

211 Close This walkway provides access from Fourcroy Street to a local neighbourhood park with limited recreational values and passive surveillance opportunities. Access to the neighbourhood park can be gained via Peron Court. There is another neighbourhood park between Leoben Court and Freycinet Street that has play equipment and better passive surveillance opportunities. Increased use of this should be encouraged by limiting the accessibility to the Peron Street park.

212 Retain This walkway serves a drainage function as well as a local connection from Bernier Court to a neighbourhood park.

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Karama


3.3 Malak

Existing Urban CharacterMalak is characterised by a complex curvilinear street pattern with numerous culs-de-sac and significant open space corridors that are centrally located within residential neighbourhoods. There are three main open space corridors that provide pedestrian connections throughout the suburb.

There is one main connector street through the suburb; Malak Crescent, and a number of main access streets; Dalwood Crescent, Bayfield Road, Chambers Crescent and Darwent Street.

There is a small shopping centre located between Chambers Crescent and Malak Place. Malak Pre & Primary School, Malak Park and the shopping centre effectively form the ‘heart’ of the suburb.

Walkway AssessmentsTwenty three walkways are indicated on Council’s asset register.

The west quadrant of the suburb (the area bounded –by Matthews Road, McMillans Road, Malak Crescent and Patterson Street) contains 6 walkways.

The assessment of pedestrian connections in this neighbourhood considered;

the presence of bus stops (including limited use posts) –

The large centrally located open space corridor –

desire lines from the area west of Malak Park towards –the pre & primary school and the community centre

the urban structure (culs-de-sac, street –connections, residential modules)

The north east quadrant of the suburb (the area bounded –by Malak Crescent, Bayfield Road, Mueller Street, Vanderlin Drive and Patterson Street) is characterised by a significant open space corridor that effectively

provides another layer of pedestrian connectivity through the neighbourhood. For the most part, residences do not address the park, and many residents have installed screen mesh to their boundary fences that effectively reduce opportunities for passive surveillance.

There are numerous access points from culs-de-sac (either direct access from the street or via a walkway) around this open space corridor that provide a wide range of opportunities for access to the park.

The assessment of the walkways in this neighbourhood considered the objective of reducing the number of access points to the park as a means of increasing pedestrian traffic volumes along principle desire lines, onto local pedestrian streets, and areas where there are likely to be greater opportunities for passive surveillance.

There is a petition to close Walkway#175 that provides pedestrian access from Prowse Court to the open space corridor.

The south east quadrant of the suburb (the area –bounded by McMillans Rd, Mueller Road, Bayfield Road and Malak Crescent) has been the subject of considerable effort by Council to resolve anti-social behaviour and complaints by residents. Walkway#180 has been permanently closed, and its sale has been put on hold pending the outcomes of this review. Walkway#183 is closed during night time hours.

There is a range of housing types in this neighbourhood, with many multiple dwelling properties sited in an open parkland environment. This provides many opportunities for pedestrian connections between the individual housing blocks.

There is a pedestrian access way from Chambers Crescent to a local neighbourhood park and this is closed during night time hours. Walkway # 184, which accesses this ‘parkway’ from Marshall Court has been permanently closed. This pedestrian network was assessed in the context of access through the park and the neighbouring local streets.


Recommendations: Malak Walkways


165 Retain There is a desire line from the adjoining residential neighbourhood to bus stops on Mathews Road. The residential module is also long, and closing the walkway would involve significant additional distances for pedestrians.

166 Close Alternative access to the park and school is provided by Walkway# 167

167 Retain This provides direct access from a residential neighbourhood to the open space corridor and the Malak Pre & Primary School.

168 Retain This provides direct access from a residential neighbourhood to the open space corridor and the Malak Pre & Primary School.

169 Retain Hands Court has a higher residential density due to multiple dwellings on the properties, and the individual private open spaces are smaller than traditional standard house blocks. It is considered important to maintain a direct link to the adjoining open space corridor for these residents.

170 Retain This is a long unpaved walkway between Patterson Street and Dalwood Crescent. There is a bus stop adjascent to the Patterson Street entrance and various community facilities are located along Dalwood Crescent (churches, a school, bus stops).This walkway should be upgraded to provide adequate lighting and an appropriate paved surface.

171 Close Alternative access to the park is possible nearby for the small residential catchment of this cul de sac.

172 Close Alternative access to the park is possible nearby.

173 Close This walkway is not visually obvious from the street, has significant vegetation cover and serves a limited residential catchment. There are alternative access points to the park that are not significantly further in distance.

174 Retain This walkway is on a direct desire line from a residential neighbourhood to the Malak Pre & Primary School




177 Close It was noted that accessibility to and along this walkway from Abrahams Court is difficult (no footpath, barrier rails, a large drainage pit, a barrier kerb running down the middle of the walkway) and that there is significant vegetation cover. There is a street light at the Abrahams Court entrance.Although this walkway provides a short cut from Hearne Court towards the shopping centre and the primary school, it is considered that the additional distance along Mueller Road and Bayfield Road is not significant (worst case; 350 metres).

178 Retain This walkway provides pedestrian access from a residential neighbourhood to a bus stop on McMillans Road. Closing it would involve significant additional distances for pedestrians.

179 Close There is alternative pedestrian access to McMillans Road via Abbot Crescent and a local park.

180 Close This walkway has been permanently closed. There are alternative pedestrian routes via Walkway#183 and Holzerland Street.

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Retain These walkways cater fro a strong desire line from a residential neighbourhood to a bus stop on Chambers Crescent.

184 Closed & Sold This has been permanently closed. However, there is a walkway in the adjoining park that is currently closed during night time hours. This walkway should be closed, and consideration given to selling off the northern part of the park to reinforce the recent application for senior citizens housing on an adjoining lot. This would introduce different housing typology, strengthen the community mix and provide increased passive surveillance.Alternative access to the bus stop and to the local shopping facility is provided through the park, Rutt Court and Osborn Road, and as such, pedestrian connectivity is not adversely impacted.

185 Close This walkway is difficult to define as there is no pavement and it has been overgrown by vegetation. There are no strong desire line obvious in this direction.

186 Close There is no defined path and this walkway passes between residential dwellings in an open space setting. Informal pedestrian access is provided by open space areas between dwellings and an adjoining street (Frith Court)

187 Retain There is a desire line from the adjoining residential neighbourhood across Mueller Road to an open space reserve. The residential module is also long, and closing the walkway would involve significant additional distances for pedestrians.

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3.4 Wulagi

Existing Urban CharacterWulagi is characterised by a modified curvilinear grid pattern and a number of culs-de-sac.There are three main open space corridors that provide pedestrian connections throughout the suburb. In addition, there are a number of neighbourhood open space reserves that provide pedestrian connectivity. There are two precincts that have culs-de-sac abutting the linear open space corridors.

There are two main connector streets through the suburb; Wulagi Crescent and Brolga Street.

There is a small shopping centre located on Wulagi Place, and this along with The Wulagi Pre & Primary School and Wulagi Park effectively form the ‘heart’ of the suburb.

Around the perimeter of the suburb, there are some very long residential modules that form a barrier to the surrounding main roads or neighbouring suburbs. The existence of walkways through these long modules allows for shorter pedestrian connection routes.

Walkway AssessmentsSixteen walkways in the suburb of Wulagi are indicated on Council’s asset register.

The existence of an extensive linear open park network through this suburb and the location of the community heart at the intersection of these corridors is a significant feature of this suburb. This open space network provides excellent pedestrian connectivity.

The location of a number of walkways along the edge of neighbourhood parks is noted, and considered to be an opportunity to revise the walkway asset register. It is felt that pedestrian connections should be maintained through the parks, but a better design outcome can be achieved to address adjoining residential amenity and the general design of the open space areas.


Recommendations: Wulagi Walkways


88 Retain This walkway provides access on to a service road along Vanderlin Drive, to a nearby bus stop and to the Hibiscus shopping Centre.

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Close Access is still provided through the local neighbourhood parks.It is recommended that the walkways be de-listed as a Council asset, but that a review of a path location away from the adjoining residential boundaries be carried out to provide an accessible link through the neighbourhood (similar to the path in the neighbourhood park to the immediate north (between Plover Street and Curlew Circuit)

91 Close Alternative access to the park is possible nearby (Emu Court)

92 Retain This is a short walkway with good sight lines and it provides direct access to a bus stop on Vanderlin Drive

93 Close Access is still provided through the local neighbourhood parks.It is recommended that the walkway be de-listed as a Council asset, but that a review of a path location away from the adjoining residential boundaries be carried out to provide an accessible link through the park.

94 Close Alternative access is provided along adjoining residential streets that are more aligned with a desire line to the local shopping centre and the pre & primary school.

95 Retain While not on any main desire lines to community facilities, it is considered that this walkway is an important link between neighbourhoods, and due to the length of the residential module it passes through, and closing the walkway would involve significant additional distances for pedestrians.

9697

Retain These walkways provide a direct link from Grebe Park and a residential neighbourhood to the local shopping centre and the Wulagi Pre & Primary School. Closing the walkways would involve significant additional distances for pedestrians.

98 Retain This walkway provides access to a bus stop on Union Terrace. The length of the residential module it passes through is very long, and closing the walkway would involve significant additional distances for pedestrians.

99 Close Alternative access to Wulagi Park is provided nearby.

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Retain These walkways provide a direct link from a residential neighbourhood to Sanderson Middle School. Closing the walkways would involve significant additional distances for pedestrians.

102 Close Alternative access to Vanderlin Drive is provided by Walkway# 92


103 Close This is a very long walkway that provides access onto a busy intersection at the corner of Vanderlin Drive and Patterson Street.While it provides a short cut to an aquatic centre further along Vanderlin Drive, there is an alternative route along Rosella Crescent and Wulagi Crescent that reduces the danger of immediate access to a busy intersection and potential entrapment issues involved with such a long walkway.

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Wulagi


3.5 Wagaman

Existing Urban CharacterWagaman is characterised by four neighbourhoods set out in a modified curvilinear grid pattern around the centrally located Wagaman Park and Wagaman Pre & Primary School. There are four open space reserves located in each of the four quadrants around the central community ‘heart’ created by the school, early care centre, local shopping centre and Wagaman Park

There are four main connector street through the suburb that effectively create the four neighbourhoods; Wagaman Terrace, Klein Street, Limmen Street and Malay Road.

There are some long residential modules that form the perimeter of the suburb and these provide a significant barrier to pedestrian connectivity to surrounding areas. As such, walkways located through these modules provide an important role in the provision of pedestrian access to facilities such as Casuarina Square and Casuarina Secondary College

Walkway AssessmentsNine walkways in the suburb of Wagaman are indicated on Council’s asset register.

Walkways #80 81 and 83 have been assessed as a network that provides pedestrian access from the residential neighbourhood to the large commercial centres of Casuarina Square and Casuarina Plaza, and also to the main arterials of Trower Road and Vanderlin Drive. These three walkways are currently closed during night time hours. Walkway# 87 is also currently closed during night time hours

There are petitions to close Walkways# 79 and 85.


Recommendations: Wagaman Walkways


7982

Retain These walkways provide a direct link from a residential neighbourhood to Wagaman Pre & Primary School, to Casuarina Senior College and to a bus stop.The residential modules that the walkways traverse are very long. Closing the walkways would involve significant additional distances for pedestrians.

80 Close This walkway has been assessed in the context of access to Casuarina Square and alternative access provided by Walkways# 81 and 83, and street footpaths.It was noted that some pedestrians using this walkway crossed Trower Road directly from the walkway. This is considered unsafe.Closure of this walkway will direct more pedestrians towards Walkway#81, which is still on the desire line towards Casuarina Square, and will increase pedestrian volumes and passive surveillance there. This action will also force pedestrians to use signalised crossings across Trower Road

81 Retain This walkway has been assessed in the context of access to Casuarina Square Shopping Centre.Safe access across Trower Road and Vanderlin Drive is provided at signalised crossings nearby to the entrance of this walkway. There is a barrier fence in the central median of Trower Road to discourage pedestrians crossing directly from the walkway, which reinforces the safety aspects of directing pedestrians to the signalised crossings.

83 Close This walkway has been assessed in the context of access to Casuarina Square, Casuarina Plaza and alternative access provided by Walkway# 81 and street footpaths.It was noted that there are pedestrian crossovers in the kerb along Vanderlin Drive providing pedestrian access across this busy road to Casuarina Plaza. However, this is considered unsafe, and better access is provided by the signalised crossing at the Trower Road intersectionClosure of this walkway will direct more pedestrians towards Walkway#81, which is still on the desire line towards Casuarina Square and casuarina Plaza, and will increase pedestrian volumes and passive surveillance there.

84 Retain This walkway provides a direct link between a neighbourhood park / residential neighbourhood and Wagaman Pre & Primary School. It is also on a desire from the suburb ‘heart’ towards Casuarina Square shopping centre.

85 Retain The residential module that this walkway traverses is long. Closing it would involve significant additional distances for pedestrian connectivity between a residential neighbourhood and the community facilities of Wagaman Park, Wagaman Centre and Wagaman Pre & Primary School.

86 Closed & Sold -

87 Retain The residential module that this walkway traverses is very long. Closing it would involve significant additional distances for pedestrian connectivity between a residential neighbourhood and a bus stop on Parer Drive.

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Existing Urban CharacterAnula is characterised by a modified grid pattern based around the centrally located small shopping centre, Yanyula Park and Anula Pre & Primary School. There are four linear open space corridors that provide pedestrian connections throughout the suburb.

Yanyula Drive is the main connector street through the suburb.

Walkway AssessmentsNineteen walkways in the suburb of Anula are indicated on Council’s asset register.

As with Wulagi, the existence of an extensive linear open park network through this suburb and the location of the community heart at the intersection of these corridors is a significant feature of this suburb. This open space network provides excellent pedestrian connectivity.


Recommendations: Anula Walkways


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Retain These walkways provide direct pedestrian connections from a residential neighbourhood to a bus stop on Lee Point Road

148 Close Alternative access to the linear open space corridor is available via Wolfram Court.

149 Retain This provides a pedestrian link for a local neighbourhood based around Tennison Crescent and is on a desire line towards the central ‘heart’ of Anula (local shops, school and Yanyula Park).

150 Close There is an alternative access between a residential neighbourhood and the linear open space corridor nearby that better addresses desire lines towards community facilities.

151 Retain This provides a pedestrian link for a local neighbourhood based around Caledonian Street. Closing it would involve significant additional distances for pedestrian connectivity between the adjoining residential neighbourhood and the open space corridor.

152 Close Alternative access to the linear open space corridor is available through Walkway# 151 or via Brock Court which are located nearby.

153 Retain This provides direct access from a residential neighbourhood to a bus stop on Yanyula Drive.

154 Retain The residential module that this walkway traverses is long. It also provides direct access to a bus stop on Union Terrace.Closing it would involve significant additional distances for pedestrian connectivity between adjoining residential neighbourhoods and to a bus stop.

155 Close Alternative access to the open space corridor and to community facilities are available on local streets

156 Close Alternative pedestrian routes along local streets are available for a small residential population. These alternative routes do not involve considerably longer distances.

157 Retain Direct access is provided from a residential neighbourhood to a bus stop on Mathews Road

158 Close Alternative access is available nearby along McMillans Road.

159 Retain The residential module that this walkway traverses is long. Closing it would involve significant additional distances for pedestrian connectivity between adjoining a residential neighbourhood and McMillans Road (shared path and a bus stop)To strengthen the role of Walkway #159 as a main pedestrian link, it is recommended that the bus stop be relocated to a site adjacent this walkway.

160 Retain The residential module that this walkway traverses is long. Closing it would involve significant additional distances for pedestrian connectivity between residential neighbourhoods.


161 Retain The residential module that this walkway traverses is long. Closing it would involve significant additional distances for pedestrian access to McMillans Road (shared pathway and a bus stop)To strengthen the role of Walkway #161 as a main pedestrian link, it is recommended that the bus stop be relocated to a site adjacent.

162 Retain

163 Retain The residential module that this walkway traverses is long. Closing it would involve significant additional distances for pedestrian connectivity between a residential neighbourhood and a bus stop on McMillans Road.

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3.7 Moil

Existing Urban CharacterMoil is characterised by a modified curvilinear grid pattern based around the centrally located small shopping centre, Moil Park and Moil Pre & Primary School. There are three main streets through the suburb; Moil Crescent, Scales Street and Lanyon Terrace.

There are numerous small local parks scattered about the suburb, often stretching between local streets, thus providing pedestrian connections through a neighbourhood.

Moil Park, Moil Pre & Primary School and a small local shopping centre effectively form the ‘heart’ of this suburb.

Walkway AssessmentsEleven walkways in the suburb of Moil are indicated on Council’s asset register.

Walkway# 142 has been permanently closed, but it has not been sold pending the outcomes of the Darwin Walkway Policy Review.

There are some very long residential modules in this suburb that impact on pedestrian connectivity. As such, the walkways are considered to have an important role to play in providing opportunities for community members to access community facilities without significant detours along local streets.


Recommendations: Moil Walkways


134 Retain Direct access is provided from a residential neighbourhood to a bus stop on Rothdale Road

135 Retain Direct access is provided from a residential neighbourhood to a bus stop on Rothdale Road

136 Retain The residential module that this walkway traverses is long. It is also on a desire line from a local park to the Moil Pre & Primary SchoolClosing it would involve significant additional distances for pedestrian connectivity between adjoining residential neighbourhoods and the school.

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140 Retain Direct access is provided from a residential neighbourhood to a bus stop on Lee Point Road. This walkway traverses a very long residential module, and closing it would involve significant additional distances for pedestrian connectivity between adjoining residential neighbourhoods and the bus stop.

141 Retain This walkway traverses a very long residential module, and the walkway provides pedestrian connectivity to a neighbourhood park.

142 Retain This walkway is not ideally located at the angle of a very long residential module. However, given that the residential module it traverses is very long, and its current closure involves significant additional distances (approximately 450 metres) for pedestrian connectivity to bus stops on Lee Point Road and for community links, it is considered to be an important link for pedestrians.However, to address possible safety concerns about access directly onto a road intersection, it is recommended that a barrier be installed to the back of kerb.

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4 Specific Walkway Issues

4.1 Petitions

Council has received a number of petitions for walkway closures, and has taken no action on these pending the outcomes of the review of the Darwin Walkway policy and a pedestrian network (including walkways) assessment.

The following schedule outlines the assessment of the walkways subject to community petitions for closure.

Darwin City Council – Walkway Petitions – as at June 2009

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Location Suburb Petition Rec. Comments

79 Carstens Cres/ Parer Dr

Wagaman March 2009 Retain Provides a pedestrian link for a residential –neighbourhood to a bus stop and Casuarina Secondary College.

There is evidence of a desire line (worn –track) in the adjoining local park (Carstens Cr) leading directly to the walkway.

Along with the local park & Walkway #82, this –walkway provides a direct pedestrian linkage for local residents between Wagaman Pre & Primary School / Wagaman Early Care Centre / Wagaman Park and Casuarina Secondary College.

85 Malay Rd / Van Diemen St

Wagaman March 2009 Retain Provides a pedestrian link between a –residential neighbourhood and a local park to Wagaman Park and Wagaman Pre & Primary School / Wagaman Early Care Centre.

The residential module bounded by Malay Road –& Van Diemen St is very long and closure of the walkway would create significant detours for local residents to access community facilities.

102 Rosella Cres / Vanderlin Dr

Wulagi October 2008 Close Provides a pedestrian link between –a residential neighbourhood and Vanderlin Dr (a busy arterial road).

There are no apparent community –facilities nearby on Vanderlin Dr.

There are signs to a school and a church –along Leanyer Dr, but very poor pedestrian amenities for crossing Vanderlin Dr.

An alternative access to Vanderlin Dr for local –residents exists in close proximity (Walkway # 92).


175 Prowse Ct / Abrahams Ct

Malak November 2008

Close Provides a pedestrian link between a –small residential cul de sac (Prowse Ct) and an extensive linear park.

In close proximity, there are numerous –alternative access points to the park network for local residents and people traveling through the neighbourhood.

For local residents moving within the –neighbourhood, there are alternative access routes via local streets and/or the park

The walkway also serves a drainage –function, which needs to be considered.

192 Dulverton Ct / McMillans Rd

Karama July 2008 Close Provides a pedestrian link between a residential –cul de sac and MacMillans Rd where there is a bus stop approx 100 metres to the west.

The walkway also provides a link for –people traveling between McMillans Rd and the Karama Shopping Centre.

There is an alternative route via the McMillans –Rd shared path and Kalymnos Dr.

Note; this walkway forms part of an –interconnected pedestrian network and has been assessed in that context (ie how retention or closure will impact on pedestrian connectivity through the neighbourhood).

193 Dulverton Ct / McMillans Rd

Karama July 2008 Close Provides a pedestrian link between a residential –cul de sac and MacMillans Rd where there is a bus stop approx 100 metres to the west.

The walkway also provides a link for –people traveling between McMillans Rd and the Karama Shopping Centre.

There is an alternative route via the McMillans –Rd shared path and Kalymnos Dr.

Note; this walkway forms part of an –interconnected pedestrian network and has been assessed in that context (ie how retention or closure will impact on pedestrian connectivity through the neighbourhood).


196 Beroona Ct/ Kybra Ct

Karama July 2008 Close Provides a pedestrian link between two culs de –sac and local residential neighbourhoods.

It also provides a link for local residents to –and from the Karama Shopping Centre.

There is anecdotal evidence that the walkway –is used for anti-social activities such as an escape route for shoplifters, public drinking.

There are alternative routes for residents to –access the local shopping centre via local streets.

There is an alternative route to the McMillans Rd –bus stop via local streets and Walkway # 191

Note; this walkway forms part of an –interconnected pedestrian network and has been assessed in that context (ie how retention or closure will impact on pedestrian connectivity through the neighbourhood)

197 Dulverton Ct / Kybra Ct

Karama July 2008 Close Provides a pedestrian link between two culs de –sac and local residential neighbourhoods.

The walkway also provides a link for –people travelling between McMillans Rd and the Karama Shopping Centre.

There is anecdotal evidence that the walkway –is used for anti-social activities such as an escape route for shoplifters, public drinking.

There is an alternative route to the Karama –Shopping Centre via Kalymnos Dr.

Note; this walkway forms part of an –interconnected pedestrian network and has been assessed in that context (ie how retention or closure will impact on pedestrian connectivity through the neighbourhood)


4.2 Night Closures

Council is currently closing 14 walkways each night at an annual cost of $48,000. This is predominantly undertaken by private security firms contracted to Council.

While the night time closure of walkways is generally recognised as being effective at removing anti-social behaviour from a particular area, it does not mean that it has been eliminated. It may have been merely relocated.

In addition, night time closures have resulted in consequential issues that need to be addressed ie. dealing with complaints about inconsistent closing and opening of walkway gates, the ongoing costs of the program, and incorrect signage. It is also possible that as a consequence of this walkway assessment, there may be an increase in requests for night time closures from those residents that have not achieved their expectation of a permanent closure of a walkway adjacent to their property.

The night time closure of walkways is not considered to be a sustainable solution for dealing with anti-social behaviour, nor for the overall management of Council’s walkway assets. Rather, an holistic approach will go a long way towards achieving the desired outcomes for all. This includes;

the encouragement of increased pedestrian –volumes along principal desire lines

the provision of a safe and secure physical –environment (including access for all, lighting, clear sight lines, suitable fences and good maintenance)

the encouragement of people to call the –police to address anti social behaviour

the implementation of appropriate social –programs to address anti-social behaviour

It needs to be made clear that Council’s Walkway Policy and this assessment are not intended to promote ongoing debate about walkway closures. Rather, they are about establishing and maintaining a sustainable and well managed pedestrian network system that provides

for a well connected and safe environment. That is to say, Council is pro-actively managing an asset.

It is recommended that current walkway closures be maintained until the completion of the public notice period for recommended walkway closures, Council endorsement of walkway closures and Ministerial approval for walkway closures.

Subsequent to this, a safety audit of all walkways currently closed during night time hours should be undertaken. Following the implementation of any measures required to address issues raised by the safety audit, the walkways should be reopened to provide permanent pedestrian access.

Complaints about anti-social behaviour are a police matter with assistance provided by Council, community groups / organisations and the Territory & Federal Governments.

The following schedule outlines the assessment of the walkways currently closed at night.


Darwin City Council – Night Closure – as at June 2009

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19 Copeland Cr / Ellengowan Dr

Nakara Night Closure

Retain Commenced May 2008

This walkway provides direct pedestrian access from a residential neighbourhood to Nakara Park, Nakara Pre & Primary School and a small local shopping centre. The pedestrian network also includes a local park and another walkway.

24 Bradshaw Tc / Kilfoyle Cr

Casuarina Night Closure

Retain Commenced May 2005

This walkway, along with a path through a local park and another walkway, provides direct pedestrian access from a residential neighbourhood to the Casuarina Square Shopping centre and to the Casuarina bus interchange.

54 Darter Ct / Grassland Cr

Leanyer Night Closure

Close Commenced Nov 2008

Darter Court is a short cul-de-sac characterized by residential housing units. The walkway provides a direct link to a local park and then to the Hibiscus Shopping Centre.In spite of this, pedestrian accessibility to the shopping centre here is very poor, with no clear pedestrian cross-overs, and the desire line is blocked by a car park. Also, there are no footpaths on the alternative local access street; Grasslands Crescent.Closure of this walkway will not involve significant additional distances for the residents of Darter Court to walk to the Hibiscus Shopping Centre. However, it is recommended that closure be subject to the installation of a footpath along Grasslands Crescent to provide safe pedestrian access.


80 Trower Rd / Amsterdam Ct

Wagaman Night Closure

Close Commenced July 2001

This walkway has been assessed in the context of access to Casuarina Square and alternative access provided by Walkways# 81 and 83, and street footpaths.

It was noted that some pedestrians using this walkway crossed Trower Road directly from the walkway. This is considered unsafe.

Closure of this walkway will direct more pedestrians towards Walkway#81, which is still on the desire line towards Casuarina Square, and will increase pedestrian volumes and passive surveillance there. This action will also force pedestrians to use signalised crossings across Trower Road

81 Trower Rd / Amsterdam Ct


Retain Commenced July 2001

This walkway has been assessed in the context of access to Casuarina Square Shopping Centre.Safe access across Trower Road and Vanderlin Drive is provided at signalised crossings nearby to the entrance of this walkway. There is a barrier fence in the central median of Trower Road to discourage pedestrians crossing directly from the walkway, which reinforces the safety aspects of directing pedestrians to the signalised crossings.

83 Vanderlin Rd / Amsterdam Ct


Close Commenced July 2001This walkway has been assessed in the context of access to Casuarina Square, Casuarina Plaza and alternative access provided by Walkway# 81 and street footpaths.It was noted that there are pedestrian crossovers in the kerb along Vanderlin Drive providing pedestrian access across this busy road to Casuarina Plaza. However, this is considered unsafe, and better access is provided by the signalised crossing at the Trower Road intersectionClosure of this walkway will direct more pedestrians towards Walkway#81, which is still on the desire line towards Casuarina Square and Casuarina Plaza, and will increase pedestrian volumes and passive surveillance there.


87 Parer Dr / Tasman Circ


Retain Commenced Sep 2008

The residential module that this walkway traverses is very long. Closing it would involve significant additional distances for pedestrian connectivity between a residential neighbourhood and a bus stop on Parer Drive.

154 Howley Cres / Union Tce

Anula Night Closure

Retain Commenced Sep 2008

The residential module that this walkway traverses is long. It also provides direct access to a bus stop on Union Terrace.Closing it would involve significant additional distances for pedestrian connectivity between adjoining residential neighbourhoods and to a bus stop.

183 Chambers Cres /

Fawcett Ct

Malak Night Closure

Retain Commenced Nov 2008This walkway caters for a strong desire line from a residential neighbourhood to a bus stop on Chambers Crescent.

Chambers Cres /

Parkland

Malak Night Closure

Close Commenced Jan 2008

This has been permanently closed. Alternative access to the bus stop and to the local shopping facility is provided through the adjoining neighbourhood park and local streets.The adjoining parkway should be closed, and consideration given to selling off the northern part of the park to reinforce the recent application for senior citizens housing on an adjoining lot. This would introduce different housing typology, strengthen the community mix and provide increased passive surveillance. It would not impact on pedestrian connectivity, as this is provided through the park, Rutt Court and Osborn Road.

195 Karama Cres/ Koolinda Cres

Karama Night Closure

Retain Commenced Oct 2008

This provides good access from a residential neighbourhood to the Karama Pre & Primary School.

198 Karama Cres / Kwinana Ct


Close Commenced Nov 2008

This serves a small local population, and access to community facilities is still available via Walkway#195 or local streets.


200 Mullamulla Ct / Sedge Ct


Retain Commenced Apr 2008

Poor sightlines, direct access on the school grounds and good alternative routes exist along nearby local access streets to the school, neighbourhood park and shopping centre.

201 Kalymnos Dr / Donaldson Ct


Retain Commenced Jun 2007

Donaldson Court is a very long cul-de-sac with no through access apart from Walkway#201 – which provides direct pedestrian access to the Karama Shopping Plaza. There is a proposed multi-dwelling development to a site adjoining this walkway, and opportunities exist to encourage good architectural outcomes that provide passive surveillance.


5 Infrastructure Assessment

Following the assessment of the pedestrian network based on connectivity in each of the subject suburbs, a review of the infrastructure in those walkways recommended to be closed highlighted additional functions associated with pedestrian walkways. This includes underground stormwater assets and overland flood flows, electrical cables, lights and water supply.

The presence of these infrastructure assets does not necessarily mean that a walkway must remain open, but rather an easement created to ensure that future access can be obtained should future maintenance work be required. This is a standard situation in most residential subdivisions.

Due to the limited time to obtain detailed information about underground assets, and also the accuracy of available data, the assessment has been based on the extrapolation of visible infrastructure elements and Council records. Where it is felt that additional investigation is required, this is noted in the assessment and recommendations.


Suburb Recommended Walkway Closures

Alternative footpath connections

Infrastructure Recommendations

Karama 188 Yes Concrete footpath along Mistletoe Circuit to Applegum Drive and bus stops.

Underground –stormwater drainage pipe along walkway.

Kerb & channel –along walkway

Close pedestrian access to –address potential safety issues.

Assess Q100 flows to determine –if walkway is to be retained as an overland flood easement.

If not, create an easement –to cover the assets and dispose of the walkway

Karama 189 YesConcrete footpath along Koojarra Court and Dorrigo Crescent to Karama Crescent and bus stop.


Electrical substation at –each end of walkway.

Create an easement over –the walkway land

Investigate the electrical –assets and if required add to the easement

Dispose of the walkway –

Karama 192 YesConcrete footpath along Koolama Court and Dulverton Court to Karama Crescent and Kalymnos Drive

SV post and pit at –Koolama Ct entrance.

Investigate the assets on site, –and if required, create an easement over the walkway land


Karama 193 YesConcrete footpath along Dulverton Court to Kalymnos Drive.


Create a drainage easement –over the walkway land


Karama 196 No Electrical Substations –at each end of walkway.

SV and fire hose –pit at entrance.

Construct footpaths along –Beroona Court and Kybra Court

Investigate electrical and –water assets on site, and if required, create an easement over the walkway land


Karama 197 No Underground –stormwater drainage pipe along walkway.

Build a footpath along –Kybra Court

Create a drainage easement –over the walkway land



Karama 198 No No underground pipe –

Large water taps at –each end of walkway.

Build a footpath along –Kwinana Court

Investigate the water assets, –and if required, create an easement over the walkway land


Karama 200 No Power&Water –surface pipe and air valve in walkway

Kerb & channel –along walkway

Build a footpath along –Sedge Court

Close pedestrian access –to the walkway

Investigate the sale of the –walkway to Power&Water

Karama 202 YesConcrete footpath along Milkwood Circuit to Applegum Drive and bus stop.


Kerb along edges –of walkway

Grated pit at Vanderlin –Drive entrance


Assess Q100 flows to determine –if the walkway is to be retained as an overland flood easement.

If not, create an easement –to cover the assets and dispose of the walkway.

Karama 203 Concrete footpath along Milkwood Circuit to Applegum Drive, no footpath along Kapok Court.


Raised edges along –sides of walkways

Close Pedestrian Access –



Karama 205 YesConcrete footpath along Wearing Crescent to Bauer Crescent and bus stop









Karama 206 YesConcrete footpath along Brazil Crescent to Bauer Crescent and bus stop

Electrical substation at –Vanderlin Dr entrance

Grated pit at Vanderlin –Dr entrance



If not, investigate the –electrical assets on site, and if required, create an easement over the walkway land


Karama 207 No SV pit and electrical –substation to Creber Court entrance

Build a footpath along –Creber Court

Investigate the water and –electricity assets on site, and if required, create an easement to cover the assets.


Karama 211 No Underground –stormwater drainage pipe along walkway.

Grated pit at –parkside entrance

Water valves at –parkside entrance

Build a footpath along Peron –Court and Bernier Court


If not, investigate water –assets, create an easement to cover the assets and dispose of the walkway

Malak 166 YesAsphalt footpath along Maddock Court to Darwent Street walkway 167Bicycle path in park


Pit covers at –parkside entrance.

SEP to roadside –entrance


If not, dispose of the walkway –


Malak 171 YesAsphalt footpath along Harcus Court to Dalwood Crescent and bus stop.


Kerb a & channel –along walkway ending in an SEP

Storm water pit and –culvert drain along park/residential property boundary at the top of the walkway

Investigate the hydraulic –aspects of the area to determine the role of the walkway in flood management

If required as an overland flood –easement, retain the walkway.


Malak 172 YesAsphalt footpath along Palmer Court to Dalwood Crescent and bus stop.

Fire hose pit and –small electrical post at Palmer Court entrance.

Investigate the water and –electricity assets on site, and if required, create an easement over the walkway land


Malak 173 No Underground –stormwater drainage pipe along the walkway.

Kerb & channel and –SEP along the walkway

Fire hose post at each –end of walkway.

Culvert drain along –residential property boundaries with storm water pit at the walkway entrance.

Build a footpath along –Wescombe Court.



If not, investigate the emergency –water assets on site.

Create an easement to –cover the assets and dispose of the walkway.

Malak 175 No Electrical substation at –Prowse Court entrance.

Kerb & channel –along the walkway.

Build a footpath along –Prowse Court

Investigate the electricity assets –on site, and if required, create an easement over the walkway land


Malak 176 No Electrical substation –at entrance

Kerb & channel –along the walkway

Build a footpath along –Abrahams Court.

Investigate the electricity assets –on site, and if required, create an easement over the walkway land






Malak 177 No Underground –stormwater drainage pipe along the walkway.


Electrical substation –at Abraham Court entrance.

SV pit at Abrahams –entrance

Solid pit cover at –Hearne Court.

Build a footpath along Abrahams –Court and Hearne Court




Malak 179 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Osborn Road to Chambers Crescent and bus stop.


Malak 180 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Fawcett Court and Chambers Crescent.

Fire hose pit at Fawcett –Court entrance

Investigate the emergency –water assets on site, and if required, create an easement over the walkway land


Malak 185 YesBayfield Road


Malak 186 YesChambers CrescentGribbon Place


Wulagi 89 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Plover Street and Curlew Circuit

Asphalt path with kerb –& channel and SEP

Incorporate the walkway –into the park reserve

Construct a new path within –the reserve away from the adjoining property boundary


Wulagi 90 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Curlew Circuit, Quail Street and Jabiru Street.

Asphalt path with kerb –& channel and SEP



Wulagi 91 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Pelican Crescent to Brolga Street.Bicycle path within adjoining reserve



If required as an overland flood –easement, retain the walkway

If not, dispose of the walkway –

Wulagi 93 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Peregrine Street and Kestrel Circuit.


Underground –stormwater drainage pipe along the walkway.



As the underground s/w pipe –is in a Council reserve, there is no need for an easement.

Wulagi 94 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Peregrine Street and Kestrel Circuit.


Kerb & channel –and SEPs along the walkway

Create an easement –over the walkway


Wulagi 99 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Rosella Crescent to Wulagi Crescent and bus stops.










Wulagi 102 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Rosella Crescent to Wulagi Crescent and bus stops.


Kerb & channel –along the walkway

SV pit at the Rosella –Crescent entrance

Investigate the assets on site –

Create an easement to –cover the walkway


Wulagi 103 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Rosella Crescent to Wulagi Crescent and Matthews Road.



Pit cover at the –Patterson Street entrance to the walkway.





Wagaman 80 YesConcrete and Asphalt path along Amsterdam Circuit to Wagaman Terrace.



-Spot lights at –each entrance of the walkway.





Wagaman 83 YesConcrete and Asphalt path along Amsterdam Circuit to Wagaman Terrace and Klein Street.

Pedestrian lights –along walkway

Meter box/pillar –at Vanderlin Drive entrance.


Create an easement if –required to cover any assets

Dispose of the walkway. –


Anula 148 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Kohinoor Street to Yanyula Drive and bus stop




Anula 150 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Tennison Crescent to Shackle Street.




Anula 152 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Caledonian Street to Tolmer Street.

Small electrical –post at Caledonian Street entrance

Pedestrian pole- –top light at the park entrance.




Anula 155 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Copperfield Crescent.

Kerb & channel –and SEP





Anula 156 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Britannia Crescent and Enterprise Street.

Power&Water electricity –substation mid way along walkway

Small electricity post –at the Enterprise Street entrance in adjoining property

Close pedestrian access –to the walkway

Investigate the sale of the –walkway to Power&Water

Anula 158 YesAsphalt and Concrete footpath along Shackle Street


Leanyer 54 No Construct a footpath –along Darter Court and Grassland Crescent



In light of a presentation to Council in April 2009, and feedback that members of the community have already been consulted extensively about the future of Darwin’s walkways, CPG has amended the consultation methodology outlined in the recommendations of the Darwin Walkway Policy Review Report (April 2009).

Further to this, recent media attention (June 2009) has highlighted the need for Council to be proactive about the outcome of this walkway assessment program and present a decisive position to the community.

As presented in this report, the urban design analysis of suburbs, the conceptual mapping of all walkways and site assessment has proposed a number of recommendations regarding which walkways should be closed and which should be open in the areas of Karama, Malak, Wulagi, Wagaman, Anula and Moil.

It is our view, that Council adopt these plans and commence implementation of the recommendations for closing and opening specific walkways throughout the study areas.

If Council adopts these plans, then the approach to consultation should focus on informing the community of the pedestrian network review, the outcomes of the walkways assessment and Council’s plans for implementation. This review has concentrated on neighbourhood connectivity, therefore has considered residents within a particular catchment (suburb).

It is recommended that the consultation process focus on informing residents about what is happening in their local suburb only, ie. information about walkway closures occurring in Karama should be directed only to those residents of Karama. This is to assist with the need to focus on neighbourhood connectivity.

The opportunity during this consultation program is for Council to demonstrate the benefits of good design, appropriate asset management (including budget expenditure), an inter-agency approach to social and community issues, and for the community

6 Community Consultation

to take some responsibility for their neighbourhoods. It will also outline the positive contributions Council will be making to the walkways to be retained, such as improved maintenance and lighting.

It is important that communication with the public provides a clear message that Council will not be entering into negotiation about the recommendations for walkway retention or closure, but will be available to discuss the rationale behind the decisions. For example, if Council has received petitions to close a particular walkway, yet the recommendations state it should be left open, discussions with objectors should focus on the reasons for leaving the walkway open, along with what Council will be doing to provide an improved and safer environment. Further to providing information, Council needs to provide a finite timeframe (approximately 6 weeks) and acknowledge that these changes will be implemented following this date.

Summary;

Council will release an immediate statement –(press release) to explain the process about walkway management.

This will include;

A summary of the Walkway Policy Review (2009) and –the assessment program of walkways in Karama, Malak, Wulagi, Wagaman, Anula and Moil.

Information about where preliminary Walkway –Plans indicating closure and retention can be viewed. This can include Council’s website, posters at local community facilities (schools, shops, community groups), information flyers distributed to the residents of each suburb.

An indication of the time frame for public exhibition –

An acknowledgment that the current classification –system is not useful and therefore will no longer be used for walkway management.

An acknowledgement that Council will not address –further applications from resident groups for permanent or night-time closure of walkways.


Information about next steps such as following –on from the walkway assessment program, Council’s maintenance regime for walkways will be adjusted to ensure that those remaining open are appropriately maintained and lit.

Council will implement a community discussion program –with those residents who have indicated that they wish to understand the reasons why particular walkways in their neighbourhood have been retained or closed.

For those walkways to be closed, Council to –implement the required public notification process.

If further requests are received for closure or retention, –Council shall redirect the community to address concerns (safety, law and order) to appropriate places, i.e. the Police, Neighbourhood Watch, other community groups. A communication program is to be initiated to provide the appropriate information


7 Next Steps

Following on from this review, Council is in the position where it can respond pro-actively to the issue of managing residential walkways. It is important therefore for Council to manage the expectations of residents through consistent application of its walkway policy. Currently Council allows the community to dictate how the policy should be implemented. This has created an unrealistic expectation that Council will respond to individual complaints in their favour. This approach does not account for the greater good of the whole community as it reinforces individual agendas.

Furthermore, by accepting responsibility for resolving anti social behaviour, Council is raising the community’s expectations of its current ability and capacity to respond to these issues. Council needs to reinforce to the community that it can provide physical improvements to the walkways by applying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles to provide safe, well maintained and lighted walkways to connect neighbourhoods. The reason however, why anti social behaviour exists is a complex problem requiring a multi layered approach from, not just Council, but NT Police, Federal Government, NT Government, Larrakia Nation, community groups and residents. Issues such as local disadvantage, homeless people, disengaged young people all contribute to the nature and level of anti social behaviour occurring in particular areas. It is unrealistic to expect that Council alone can respond. This message needs to be reinforced to the community that Council does care, but cannot provide a magic solution.

The following messages are a summary of the material and recommendations contained in the two reports that have been prepared for this study;

Draft Darwin City Council; Walkway –Policy Review (April 2009)

Draft Darwin Walkways assessment (Karama, Malak, –Wulagi, Wagaman, Anula and Moil) (August 2009)

7.1 Addressing Anti-social Behaviour

Involve the Inter-Agency Tactical Co-ordination –Group as a reference group to address anti-social behaviour that is associated with walkways

Direct all future calls regarding anti social behaviour to the –Police and other crime prevention community groups.

Investigate funding opportunities to engage young –people in night time activities through partnerships with YMCA, Neighbourhood Watch and others.

Investigate opportunities for partnerships with the –Northern Territory Government to engage Larrakia Nation in developing and implementing inter-cultural training and awareness raising sessions and providing support for indigenous homeless people.

7.1.1 Different strategies for different types of anti-social behaviour

Direct all future calls regarding anti social behaviour to –the NT Police, Neighbourhood Watch and other crime prevention community groups (refer to section 5.4 of Policy Review Report). Residents need to be given appropriate information about telephone numbers when reporting incidents of anti social behaviour. A hierarchy of telephone contacts should be provided to residents unsure about how to report an incident. The Community Safety Officer (recently employed by Council) would be an appropriate conduit for this information, which includes the following:

Residents should contact the anti social 1. behaviour hotline on ‘131 444’, which is a non emergency incident reporting line;

Secondly the Crime Stoppers telephone 2. number is available on ‘1800 333 000’;

Finally, where residents are worried about their 3. safety, the police emergency number should be called ‘000’ or ‘112’ from a mobile.


Conversations with the NT Police recommended a –naming convention be implemented by Council so that residents are able to report incidences occurring in particular walkways, and then there is more likelihood of activity being recorded against a particular location. Walkways need to be geo-coded for ease of reference.

Council to engage Larrakia Nation, NT –Government and community groups to provide support for homeless indigenous people.

The Federal Government; provision of financial assistance –and grants to undertake community and social programs that reduce the incidence of anti-social behaviour

The Northern Territory Government, along with –Darwin City Council, to provide financial assistance and personnel support to implement and assist community organisations in delivering community and social programs that reduce the incidence of anti-social behaviour, particularly for young people.

Darwin City Council; maintenance of walkways, –including rubbish removal, vegetation trimming, pavement and lighting, the provision of information about the pedestrian network (incorporating walkways), community engagement,

Darwin City Council and adjoining residents; –maintenance of boundary fences along walkways.

7.1.2 Community engagement

Council will not accept further applications from resident –groups for permanent or night-time closures of walkways.

The recently appointed Community Safety Officer has a –role to play in the ongoing engagement of communities in the recommendations outlined in this report. It is important that Council presents a consistent approach and proactively seeks to inform local residents of the rationale behind why some walkways have been designated for closure and why others have been retained. It is important for Council at this juncture to cease analysing individual requests and direct future resources towards improving maintenance, strengthening communities through supporting local community groups such as Neighbourhood Watch.

Residents to be encouraged to become actively –engaged in their local Neighbourhood Watch program or to engage with their neighbours for improved sense of place and community connectivity.


7.2 Maintenance and Asset Management

Adopt a proactive approach to the management of walkways, including retaining only those walkways that are considered integral to the pedestrian network, closing those that are considered to be surplus to the main desire lines through residential suburbs, and maintaining walkways to a high standard

7.2.1 Asset identification system

It is recommended that Council implement a transparent and public naming/numbering system for the retained walkways so that complaints/concerns can be appropriately logged by the Police, Neighbourhood Watch or other community members/organisations. (Complaints can then be recorded against a particular walkway, rather than a resident.) Provide this system to NT Police to incorporate into their data system for ease of geo-coding and referencing incidences of anti social behaviour.

7.2.2 Fencing along walkways

Consider establishing a partnership between Council –and land owners to facilitate the implementation of an approved standard walkway interface treatment.

Advocate an appropriate fencing type and landscape –treatment along walkways to ensure that clear sightlines are maintained, property security is provided, residential privacy is obtained and opportunities for vandalism (including graffiti) are minimised.

Consideration of establishing a partnership between –Council and land owners could be explored in order to implement a standard fence type along walkways that provides good security, clear sightlines and appropriate maintenance outcomes. This can also include design ideas for landscape treatments that provide privacy for residential backyard areas.

Encourage adjoining residents to install transparent –boundary fencing (with no screen matting attached) to provide passive surveillance opportunities. Implement good landscape design to provide privacy for secluded private open space areas.

7.2.3 Access for all

Commence a program of DDA compliance as part –of the annual Capital Works Program, including;

footpath upgrades to main pedestrian –linkages (including those walkways that are identified as being a part of this network)

access crossovers to walkways –

appropriate barrier installations that allow –access for those with limited mobility

Install appropriate lighting to walkway entrances –

7.2.4 Night time closures of walkways

The night time closure of walkways is not –considered to be a sustainable solution for dealing with anti-social behaviour.

Involving the community to take responsibility for –walkway opening and closures is not considered to be a sustainable long term solution.

Karama Primary School has taken responsibility for the –opening and closing of a nearby walkway to enable school children to access the school. However, the opening of the walkway is confined to general school hours, and as such the walkway is inaccessible outside of these times, which adversely impacts on neighbourhood connectivity.

Other walkways closed during night time hours are –managed by private security companies. There are additional issues involved with this; incorrect signage (opening and closing times, irregular opening and closing times, only one gate being opened)

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