Revised Scarborough Beach Urban Design Master ... - City of Stirling

The Revised Scarborough Beach Urban Design Master Plan
“To enhance Scarborough’s role as the heart of the Sunset Coast by fostering the area’s tradition, its natural attractions
and unique lifestyle, whilst welcoming everyone all year round” Scarborough Environs Area Strategy (SEAS) Vision
The City is seeking comments on the revised Scarborough Beach Urban
Design Master Plan. This brochure aims to raise awareness and provide
information to the public about the revised Master Plan, and to seek
comment and identify key community issues and perspectives to inform
any required changes to the Master Plan.
Overview
As part of the Scarborough Environs Area Strategy (SEAS), the current
Scarborough Beach Urban Design Master Plan was adopted in 2005
in response to concerns held by Scarborough community groups,
landowners, business owners and Council.
The City partially implemented the 2005 Master Plan, including the
Beach Amphitheatre and streetscape enhancements to the Esplanade
and adjacent pedestrian areas.
During 2009/10, an overall review of the 2005 Master Plan was
undertaken.
The review specifi cally addresses the following objectives:
• Assess the impact of climate change on existing and proposed
infrastructure;
• Retain the existing Scarboro Surf Lifesaving Club (SSLC);
• Reduce the capital cost of implementing the project;
• Respond to the vision and objectives;
• Traffi c and Pedestrian Movement.
Based on stakeholder feedback and analysis, a revised master plan was
developed. The estimated capital cost to implement the project has been
reduced from $68M to $53M.
The full version of the Master Plan document can be viewed at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/communityconsultation or at the City’s Administration Centre,
25 Cedric Street, Stirling and at the City’s libraries. Submissions should be made in writing to the Chief Executive Offi cer, City of Stirling, 25 Cedric
Street, Stirling WA 6021 by 13 September 2010 or online at the above link.
Community And Lifestyle
• Create a memorable and positive impression of Scarborough.
• Connect and unify Scarborough and its community with the beach
precinct.
• Ensure any future development responds to Scarborough’s sense of
place, heritage and its role as a major beach destination.
Environment And Sustainability
• Design Scarborough Beach public realm as part of a resilient and
restorative coastal environment.
• Apply environmental and sustainable best practices to the design and
management of Scarborough Beach.
Governance
• Commit to a long term vision and plan for Scarborough Beach.
• Establish a decision making framework that encompasses all levels of
government and stakeholders to improve delivery of the Master Plan.
Revised SEAS Objectives
The original SEAS objectives were redefi ned to better refl ect the intended
vision for the study area and provide a more meaningful direction on
actions for change. The objectives have been collated into the fi ve
themes:
Safety
• Create a safe place for people to live, work and visit for recreation and
leisure.
• Create a highly legible and connected movement network.
• Ensure Scarborough Beach is a pedestrian priority environment.
Local Economy And Growth
• Create a lively 24 hour place that encourages positive social
interaction between people.
• Ensure Scarborough Beach is a major tourism precinct with high
levels of visitation all year round.
• Achieve a high quality and diverse economy (including retail and
employment opportunities).
Objectives of the Revised Scarborough Beach Urban Design Master Plan
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Scarborough Environs Area Strategy (SEAS)
Revised Scarborough Beach Urban Design Master Plan

Key Elements of the Revised Scarborough Beach Urban Design Master Plan
1. Scarborough Beach Road/West Entry Plaza
The Plaza area forms the gateway to Scarborough Beach, the design
aims to improve commercial activity and image by upgrading the street,
introducing formal street trees emphasising the central view corridor
to the ocean and clock tower. The footpaths would be widened to
accommodate more activity and pedestrian movement. The proposed
road configuration would allow for a future centrally located light rail
terminal.
2. The Esplanade
The Esplanade is currently a disconnected road, particularly for
motorists and the permeability within the area is considered very poor.
The Master plan proposes to reinstate The Esplanade as a traditional
street and major feature of Scarborough, to provide legibility and
permeability of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists travelling north-south
along The Esplanade.
The Esplanade would introduce narrow traffic lanes, planted central
median, regular street trees, pedestrian crossings, widened footpaths
and on-street parallel parking. Traffic lights are proposed at Scarborough
Beach Road/The Esplanade intersection to assist pedestrians, and
slow traffic. A roundabout is proposed in the southern section of The
Esplanade to allow for Public Transport Authority bus movements.
3. Upper Promenade
The upper promenade would be an elevated, continuous pedestrian
promenade that runs adjacent to The Esplanade to encourage interaction
and activity. Generous space would be afforded for walking with street
trees, seating and public art elements, kiosks and areas for temporary
stalls. A designated cycle path is planned adjoining The Esplanade to
provide a safe route for recreational cyclists.
4. Lower Promenade
The lower promenade would be designed as an informal interactive
space to respond to the adjoining grassed areas, the sand dunes, the
boardwalks and beach access paths. The promenade would consist of
seating nodes, lookout points, coastal planting/trees, shade structures,
beach showers and public toilet facilities at key nodes.
5. Surf Beach Park
Initial analysis indicates that the northern parkland and beach is
primarily used by surfers, therefore the proposed parkland elements
would respond to the surf culture including outdoor showers, lawn areas
and toilet facilities. The park would also have a health focus and contain
fi tness circuits with varied equipment.
6. Family Beach and Park
The southern parkland would be focused towards families with younger
children and would include a water fun park combined with children’s play
space, and a regional junior wheeled sports park, traditionally referred to
as ‘skate park’. Picnic areas with covered barbecues, shelters and shade
trees, tables, toilets and change rooms are also proposed adjoining the
water play area.
It is envisaged that this facility could also be used as a family event space
as occurs in other locations.
7. Commercial and Retail Opportunities
The Master Plan proposes retail and commercial activity along the streets
in the central tourist precinct and in the location of the Maureen Grierson
Centre.
8. West Coast Highway
The upgrade of West Coast Highway is proposed to improve the identity
of the precinct. Improvements include tree planting, garden bed planting
in the road median and verges and upgrade of the existing footpaths.
9. Streetscape Improvements
The streetscapes of Manning Street, Reserve Street and Brighton Road
would be improved by reducing the roadway widths to 6-7m, widening the
footpaths, providing for cyclists, upgrading the street lights and planting
of street trees.
10. Commercial Node and Extended Surf Club
Extensions and additions are proposed to the Scarboro Surf Life Saving
Club, including a second storey along the northern and eastern edge to
provide a street address along the Esplanade.
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Scarborough
Amphitheatre
Proposed bus
terminus location
Brighton Road
West Coast Highway
Scarborough Beach Road
Artists impressions
The Plaza and the esplanade
Upper promenade and the esplanade
Clock tower located in the
Plaza ajoining the amphitheatre
West Coast Highway
Indian Ocean Indian Ocean
Manning Street
Reserve Street