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Katoomba Charrette Report & Town Centre Strategy passive surveillance, usership and safety. Two multi-unit developments are located at its southwest corner, mostly on private land where an earlier residential application had been lodged and refused recently by BMCC. (Since the Charrette, the Land and Environment Court has approved that development as originally proposed, so this part of the design is indicative only, and will not likely be implemented as shown.) More residential development is proposed in the deep rear lots of several existing dwellings along Vale Street; these, of course, would be a the option of those owners. These dwellings would front onto the park and be accessed from a new car park in the park. The fourth multi-unit development overlooks the northwest corner of the park, well above it and accessed from William Street. Caretaker Dwelling and Entry Kiosk A caretaker dwelling is proposed to be constructed to span the small creek in the southwest corner of the site, near the vehicular entry, which should receive a new entry kiosk beside it. This live-in care-taker is seen as key to the safety and attractiveness of the park. Ice Skating and/or Roller Skating Rink On the lower flat area of the park, which is presently turf, an ice skating rink is proposed, which would be used in the winter, kept frozen by mechanical means during some cold winter months. Ideally, this rink should be convertible in the summertime to a roller-skating rink. Proposed Improvements to Kingsford Smith Park 104
Katoomba Charrette Report & Town Centre Strategy Bush Tucker Cafe A small cafe is proposed in the park, which might serve authentic bush tucker, with much of its seating outdoors in the fresh air. Car Park An expanded car park is proposed, as shown. Pedestrian Trails and Stairs The pedestrian trails and stairs, as shown, should be refurbished. The stair, which starts in the top northwest corner, is quite important, as a good view is afforded down it for passive surveillance, and it would give a more direct access than the switch-back trails. Tree Thinning and Trimming To achieve this design, some trees will need removal, and many others should be trimmed, especially where such trimming will improve passive surveillance from key areas above and along the perimeter of the park. Action 10.5 A - Implement improvements to the Park, as per the Project Design Brief. Action 10.5 B - Develop residential development in conjunction with adjoining property owners, to encourage housing to occur which will overlook the Park, as per the Project Design Brief 10.6 Civic Centre Remodel The Civic Centre in the central section of Katoomba Street is appreciated by many for what it provides, but by none for how it looks. Its 1960’s ‘Brutalist’ style facade on Katoomba Street is seen by many as barren and inconsistent with Katoomba’s character. Its subterranean entrance and crooked dark connection at the rear to College Lane were described at the Charrette as good habitat for bridge trolls. The ground level shops along an open-air atrium reportedly struggle for lack of exposure. Yet the Civic Centre is well located, its elderly facilities, toilets and library are crucial assets to the community. 10.6.1 Project Design Brief To improve the assets of the Civic Centre and to fix its problems, the following improvements to its design and performance should all take place: improve the Katoomba Street frontage, by opening the blank walls with windows, and by making it more inviting to passers-by; introduce outdoor, and possibly weather-protected public space/s, where anyone can gather, and where children can be minded (refer to Section 7.7.2); make the connection between Katoomba Street and College Lane more direct and more appealing to use; extend or adjust operating hours of the library, and introduce Internet facilities; 105
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