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

9.5
Community Engagement
Strategy 5.1 – Encourage active community participation in open
space, including in planning, development, design and ongoing use.
Collaborative Approach
Strategy 5.3 – Create formal linkages between the planning,
implementation and asset delivery sections of Council and with
external partners to ensure that a coordinated approach is adopted
in relation to the identification, design, consultation and installation
of open space facilities.
Rationale
In order to improve the design, function and management of open
space, it is important that the planning and implementation roles of
Council be closely aligned. It is also important that open space be
maintained according to its purpose, and that the community is
engaged, and made aware of the existing facilities within the
Council area.
The strategies proposed under this objective seek to establish a
governance framework which will ensure that Council’s decision
making and management processes are consistent with and deliver
the Plan's priorities.
Land Management Plans
Strategy 5.4 – Develop an Asset Management Plan – Open Space
which will consolidate Council’s requirements under Section 122
and 196 of the Local Government Act (1999) and aid in the effective
management and maintenance of Council’s open space assets in
line with strategic directions.
Management Guidelines
Strategy 5.6 – Develop management guidelines built upon
maintenance and development principles that ensure open space
and public places are responsive to the community; and establish
maintenance standards based on the open space hierarchy.
Irrigation Management
Strategy 5.8 – Irrigate in accordance with the open space hierarchy
and the South Australian Water Code of Practice for Irrigated Public
Open Space.
Promoting Open Space
Strategy 5.9 – Encourage community engagement with the City of
West Torrens open space through promotion and marketing
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