Governor Phillip Park Plan of Management - Pittwater Council ...

Draft Governor Phillip Park Plan of Management
4.10 Lower Western Picnic / Parking Area
Issue Strategy Action Responsibility Priority Capital
cost $
The children’s playground and period picnic
shelters are used year-round due to their
location at the entrance to the park. The
picnic shelters give a heritage feel to the
park, and provide good shelter and seating.
The location of the existing playground is
suitable for a regional children’s playground,
given its prominent location and protection
from the elements.
The playground equipment needs upgrading,
which can occur in the confines of the fenced
area. The sand base and fencing provide a
measure of safety but can be improved.
The picnic area requires refurbishment, and
re-landscaping.
The southern part of the Lower Western
Picnic/Parking Area is the lowest point of the
park. Drainage is a problem in
this area as a stormwater drain flows into the
playground area on the western side which
needs diverting.
The grass in this area suffers from a lack of
water in dry periods.
Unrestricted parking throughout the area and
the presence of large shade trees had
resulted in much of the turf being lost or
badly worn.
Upgrade the children's
playground and period
picnic shelter area to
facilitate an improved
recreational setting.
Provide a pleasant
setting for picnics in
the lower western area
of the park.
Improve drainage of
the lower western area
in the park.
Ensure adequate
watering of this area.
Establish a series of
small defined parking
areas to cater for users
of the adjoining picnic
areas, and to protect
existing trees and
turfed areas from
unrestricted parking.
Upgrade the children’s
playground to regional
status, with additional
equipment and improved
softfall.
Upgrade the picnic
shelters.
Replace the existing
barbecues.
Divert stormwater
drainage to Ocean Road.
Investigate the feasibility
of a water detention pond
or water feature
associated with the
children’s playground.
Design and construct a
water feature, if feasible.
Carry out bore tests to
locate groundwater.
Install an irrigation
system.
Continue corall fencing of
the car parking areas.
Replace turf as required.
Reserves and
Recreation
Reserves and
Recreation
Maintenance Performance measure
cost $
High 200,000 - Regional children’s
playground is established.
High 50,000 - Picnic shelters are in good
condition.
Reserves and
Recreation
Medium 60,000 - Barbecues are replaced.
Urban Infrastructure Medium 5,000 - Stormwater is diverted to
Ocean Road.
Urban Infrastructure Medium 15,000 - Feasibility of a pond or water
feature is determined.
Urban Infrastructure Low 100,000 - Water feature is constructed if
feasible.
Urban Infrastructure Medium 10,000 - Bore tests completed.
Urban Infrastructure Medium 30,000 - Irrigation system is installed.
Reserves and
Recreation
Reserves and
Recreation
High 60,000 - Corall fencing of parking areas
is completed.
Medium 10,000 - Complete grass cover of the
area.
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