Open Space and Public Place Plan - City of West Torrens - SA.Gov.au
Open Space and Public Place Plan - City of West Torrens - SA.Gov.au
Open Space and Public Place Plan - City of West Torrens - SA.Gov.au
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Action 2.4.1<br />
Establish high quality sportsgrounds that build on Council’s approach to district level community hubs. Focus on the following:<br />
• Kings Park/Thebarton Oval<br />
• Lockleys Oval<br />
• Richmond Oval<br />
• Camden Oval<br />
Action 2.4.2<br />
Ensure Council's Community L<strong>and</strong> Management <strong>Plan</strong>s <strong>and</strong> Asset Management <strong>Plan</strong> include projected dem<strong>and</strong> scenario to aid facility<br />
planning.<br />
Action 2.5.1<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the continuing upgrade <strong>and</strong> renewal <strong>of</strong> playgrounds across the Council area (to ensure compliance with relevant st<strong>and</strong>ards),<br />
consider the following design factors:<br />
• Demographic needs – i.e. the provision <strong>of</strong> age appropriate playgrounds in suitable locations<br />
• The impact <strong>of</strong> fencing around playgrounds which may restrict the integration <strong>of</strong> play spaces with the wider open space<br />
• The introduction <strong>of</strong> shade <strong>and</strong> shelter (including trees <strong>and</strong> structures) in association with playgrounds<br />
Action 2.5.2<br />
Introduce natural play spaces (to encourage the exploration <strong>of</strong> natural settings) as part <strong>of</strong> the playground upgrade <strong>and</strong> renewal programme.<br />
Adopt a benefit-risk management model which utilises the Australian Early Development Index in the needs assessment <strong>and</strong> design. Seek to<br />
exploit the natural context <strong>of</strong> reserve such as:<br />
• <strong>Torrens</strong> Linear Park<br />
• Apex Park<br />
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