Planning Scheme Provisions (3.9 MB) - Cairns Regional Council

- 127 -Where a subdivision is located remote from the existing or proposed seweragesystem, pumping stations shall be provided as required by the City Engineer toconvey sewage to an approved connection point at the subdivider’s expense.The subdivider shall contribute towards the cost of provision of sewerage inaccordance with Council’s Local Planning Policy and the Act.5.12 Public Parks and the City’s Open Space SystemAs part of planning for the City of Cairns’ growth the Cairns City Council intends toensure that all communities have sufficient access to public park land to cater for thediverse sporting and recreational needs of the community.Including the need for public parkland at an early stage in planning and ensuring provisionis timed to meet emergent demand is seen as critical in meeting this intent. In addition theCouncil recognises the role of open space in defining the city’s image and protecting thenatural and landscape values of the area.To meet the need for planned provision of public parkland and the protection of naturalareas of conservation, landscape and cultural significance, Cairns City Council proposes todevelop an open space system for the city that will act as a framework for urbandevelopment.To guide the provision of public park and the development of an open space system for thecity Council has developed these provisions to provide explanation and guidance onachieving an integrated open space system.5.12.1 Open Space ObjectivesCairns City Council has defined the following objectives for the development of theopen space system within the plan area.The open space system will:Be fundamental in achieving a balanced provision of quality park basedrecreation, social, cultural and sporting opportunities appropriate to the needsof each district.Be planned and provided so that the cost to the community is minimised butwithout the quality of supply being compromised.Ensure that residents can participate in a variety of recreation, sporting, socialand cultural activities.Protect natural areas of conservation and cultural significance includingwetlands and waterways.Assist in maintaining or re-establishing connectivity between natural areas.Ensure that provision of public parkland is equitable and that all communitieshave safe and convenient access to parks and facilities.Encourage multiple use of parks through appropriate design, size and location.