Public Open Space Guidelines 2.17 Mb - Devonport City Council

Key Assets/ Special Features.• Indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses predominantly along the foreshore,Don River and in small quantities in other areas.• Significant trees planted on the original farm lots, prior to subdivision,now provide a good visual amenity and should be protected.• Several cultural, heritage and environmental features.• Some of Devonport’s’ main sporting facilities including the DevonportSoccer Club, and Devonport Aquatic Centre.• Quality sweeping views.• Devonport Cemetery.• Regional coastal and river walking trail.• Safe beach for swimming.• Quality “Bush” parks.• Coles Beach Foreshore.• Government Housing.Key Concerns.• Several, small pockets, of unusable open space.• Environmental weeds in parks and streets.• Lack of:• Protection of remnant native vegetation;• Preservation and acknowledgement of historical andenvironmentally significant elements in the landscape;• Quality street trees;• Toilet facilities.• Minimal playground equipment.• Minimal BBQ/ Picnic Facilities.• Erosion.• Minimal name and directional signage.Identified Heritage Areas:Reference should be made to the City Of Devonport, Devonport and EnvironsPlanning Scheme 1984.There are no identified heritage areas.PART D: PRECINCT CHARACTER PROFILES & OBJECTIVES 27