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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.
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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
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Fig 1: Hawkesbury LGA Open Space
Figure 2: Hawkesbury LGA - Showing the nine surrounding councils
WOLLEMI NATIONAL PARK
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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.
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HAWKESBURY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2010-2030
HAWKESBURY MOBILITY PLAN
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HAWKESBURYRESIDENTIAL LAND
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Figure 2: Planning and Implementation Hierarchy for the ROSS and these Guidelines
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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
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
Recreation Facilities
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
Buildings and Structures
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
Min shelter and picnic
Cultural and NaturalHeritage
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
Landscape Character and Identity
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
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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
TOPIC ELEMENT REGIONAL DISTRICT LOCAL
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
Access and Circulation
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
Recreation Facilities
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 but smaller areas
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
Min shelter and picnic
Cultural and NaturalHeritage
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
Landscape Character and Identity
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
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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
TOPIC ELEMENT REGIONAL DISTRICT LOCAL
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
Access and Circulation
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 but smaller areas
A/R
District play all ages, incl universal accessA/R
A/R
Fishing, kayak launchLighting at pontoonLocal play mostly youngerAs regional facilityN/A
Buildings and Structures
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
Min shelter and picnic
Cultural and NaturalHeritage
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
Landscape Character and Identity
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
A/R - As Regional N/A - Not Applicable
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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
TOPIC ELEMENT REGIONAL DISTRICT LOCAL
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
Typically 0.2-0.5 Ha
A/R
A/R
A/R
0.2 Ha max
A/R
A/R
Access and Circulation
Public Transport
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
Recreation Facilities
Open Spaces
Lighting
Play
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
Cultural and NaturalHeritage
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
Landscape Character and Identity
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
A/R - As Regional N/A - Not Applicable
Shown on the following pages are illustrated examples of best practice planning and design for the typical range of open space settings found in most local government areas.
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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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Source: http://5000plus.net.au/ideas/109
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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
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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
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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/
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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.
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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
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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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0 and
90
minu
tes tr
avel
by ca
r or p
ublic
tra
nspo
rt.
Acce
ss by
publi
c tra
nspo
rt sh
ould
be pr
actic
al an
d sit
e will
conta
in sig
nifica
nt on
site
parki
ng, o
ften i
n mo
re th
an on
e ca
r par
k
Usua
lly 10
Ha
or m
ore,
but if
a p
artic
ular
featur
e (eg
He
ritage
Pr
oper
ty,
Desti
natio
n ar
ea) c
ould
be
much
small
er
(Dep
ende
nt on
tow
nship
loc
ation
and
acce
ssibi
lity)
NETW
ORK
AND
LINK
AGE
Attri
bute
Ex
ampl
es
Acce
ssib
ility
Pref
erre
d Si
ze
This
relat
es to
area
s whe
re th
e prim
ary r
ole m
ay no
t be
publi
c ope
n spa
ce bu
t whe
re re
creati
on ca
n occ
ur
and i
s ofte
n ass
ociat
ed w
ith m
ovem
ent o
riente
d re
creati
on (w
alking
and c
yclin
g) eg
cree
k line
s, sto
rm
water
chan
nels,
linea
r tra
ils, n
ative
vege
tation
co
rrido
rs, riv
er fo
resh
ores
, rail
corri
dors
etc
Thes
e are
as ar
e sign
ifican
t and
serve
as
supp
lemen
tary g
reen
links
betw
een e
xistin
g par
ks an
d re
serve
s and
are p
artic
ularly
impo
rtant
in su
burb
s ide
ntifie
d as d
eficie
nt in
open
spac
e. In
many
case
s the
se ne
twor
ks an
d cor
ridor
s are
co
mpris
ed of
a nu
mber
of lin
ked b
ut dis
crete
rese
rves
often
of di
ffere
nt se
ttings
- riv
er or
coas
tal w
alks
- re
giona
l trail
s (as
per S
ydne
y Reg
ional
Recre
ation
Tra
ils F
rame
work
2011
) -
wildl
ife co
rrido
rs wi
th tra
ils
- ne
twor
k of
linke
d loc
al re
serve
s for
ming
a re
creati
on co
rrido
r
Could
be
anyth
ing fr
om
a few
minu
tes
to an
hour
fro
m re
siden
ces
No fo
rmal
size,
usua
lly
anyth
ing fr
om
neigh
bour
hood
to
regio
nal in
sc
ale
Cate
gory
/Set
ting
Type
De
scrip
tion/
Func
tion/
Use
Facil
ities
/Ass
ets
NSW
Loc
al Go
v Act
Eq
uiva
lent
Pass
ive P
arkla
nds
rese
rves w
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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