Open Space and Public Place Plan - City of West Torrens - SA.Gov.au

Rationale
The open space network within the City of West Torrens does not
meet many of the standards in terms of supply or distribution. This
situation is likely to be exacerbated by the anticipated population
growth over the next 30 years. Therefore, it is important for Council
to establish a recognised hierarchy of provision across the Council
area that addresses existing and future needs. In addition Council
will need to work with developers and the State Government to
ensure that future areas of open space are provided while also
improving the facilities available on existing areas of open space.
The strategies proposed under this objective seek to address the
issues identified in section 3.1. In particular, they seek to ensure
that open space is provided in appropriate locations to serve an
increased residential population in the form of high density, medium
density and mixed use precincts.
Open Space Provision
Strategy 1.1 – In accordance with Map 3, address Council wide
and localised open space deficiencies through shared use
agreements for non Council open space, and providing and
negotiating improved open space and public place provision.
Open Space Target
Strategy 1.2 - Adopt an open space target of 3 hectares per 1,000
people and ensure that new areas of open space are identified
within development areas and growth corridors to achieve this
target.
Future Planning
Strategy 1.3 – Prepare detailed concept designs for open space
identified through Council and State Government structure planning
processes, and incorporate into relevant management plans.
New Open Space
Strategy 1.4 – Increase the provision of open space in order to
deliver reserves within walking 400 metres of dwelling. Seek to
provide additional, innovative areas of open space in strategic
locations within local road reserves to create informal gathering
spaces and promote unstructured recreational activities.
Shared Open Space
Strategy 1.5 – Explore the potential to deliver increased open
space provision across the Council area by partnering with other
Councils, schools and other private open space areas.
Rationalisation of Open Space
Strategy 1.6 – Explore the potential to rationalise open space that
does not contribute to the open space hierarchy and facilitates
opportunities to improve the delivery of the hierarchy.
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