Public Open Space Guidelines 2.17 Mb - Devonport City Council

Key Assets/ Special Features.• Indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses predominantly along the foreshore,and in small quantities in other areas;• Significant trees that were planted on the original farm lots, prior tosubdivision, which now provide a good visual amenity;• Views across Bass Strait, rural areas, East Devonport, West Devonportand Miandetta, the Port area;• Provides a backdrop to Devonport when viewed from West Devonportand the River;• Proposed Regional coastal walking trail along Mersey River;• Mersey Rowing club.Key Concerns.• Limited public open space.• Environmental weeds in parks and streets.• Lack of:• Protection of identified significant remnant native and exoticvegetation;• Significant quality street trees;• Parks and gardens;• Playground equipment;• Toilets;• Signage.Identified Heritage Areas.Reference should be made to the City Of Devonport, Devonport and EnvironsPlanning Scheme 1984.• No heritage areas have been identified.Play Space.The Play Spaces listed below are designated areas, with varied facilityprovision.The classification details are intended to provide direction for the planning andprovision of each property.Devonport City Council Public Open Space Standards and Technical Notesprovides information on Levels of Service.Property Master Plans will be produced to reflect the properties classificationand hence guide future planning of the individual area.Sub region play space:• 80-82 River Road.PART D: PRECINCT CHARACTER PROFILES & OBJECTIVES 13