Peachey Belt Landscape Precinct Plan (12367 kb) - City of Playford

1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 BACKGROUNDThe Playford North Renewal Project will transformAdelaide’s outer Northern suburbs into a vibrantcommunity for people to live, work and play. Thisexciting project will deliver new housing, public housingupgrades, upgraded shopping centres, new schools,transport upgrades, sporting facilities and parks over thenext 15 years.The Peachey Belt, comprised of the existing suburbs ofSmithfi eld Plains and Davoren Park, will be part of anextensive social and physical makeover. Bounded byCurtis Rd, Coventry Rd, Stebonheath Rd, and WommaRd, this major urban renewal project is expected to beundertaken in several large stages, each taking a yearor more to complete.The project has several fronts and involves both theState and Local Governments, and the community. TheLand Management Corporation (LMC) is the ProjectManager and will work closely with the other partners inthe project. LMC has the key responsibility of deliveringhousing construction, retail development, marketingand sales of new land, and the facilitation of communityservices, public transport, local services (utilities),governance of the project, and traffi c management.The Department for Families and Communities (DFC)role is to ensure that the Playford North Renewal Projectmeets the needs of the community - both the existingand the new. Housing SA is part of the DFC, and willredevelop or upgrade public housing within the area.The City of Playford is a partner in the project, withresponsibility for ensuring that infrastructure suchas roads, street trees, footpaths, public open spaceand stormwater systems work in a way that meetscommunity needs. The project partners have beenworking closely with community leaders and residentsand will continue to do so throughout the life of theproject.city of playford august 20081.2 EXISTING LANDSCAPE CHARACTERThe existing public open spaces within the Peachey Beltare characterised by minimal landscape developmentand correspondingly low levels of maintenance.Historically, high levels of vandalism have been recordedin the Peachey Belt resulting in the council’s reluctanceto invest in new landscape development prior to thecommencement of this urban renewal project.In general, landscapes have little or no change in gradeand may be dominated by large red gum or blue gumtrees (Eucalyptus camaldulensis or Euc. leucoxylon)with an understorey of dryland grass (predominantlykikuyu). Some reserves contain structures such asplaygrounds, seating, concrete paths and post and railfences. These are mostly dated and in need of removalor renewal. The lasting visual impression of the area isthat of a rather eclectic choice of native trees scatteredthroughout parks.1.3 PEACHEY BELT MASTER PLAN ANDSTAGINGThe Peachey Belt Urban Renewal Project is divided intoseveral stages, starting in the north-western corner ofthe site.The Peachey Belt Urban Renewal Project is dividedinto over a dozen development stages, with each stagecontaining several precincts. Stage One will commencein the north-western corner of the Peachey Belt; the areathat has the highest density of Housing SA properties.Some of the key physical project goals that weredeveloped during public master planning workshopswere:— Improved parks, open spaces and sporting facilitieswhich are safe and easy to access— Stormwater management and recycling systems– Waterproofi ng Playford – facilitating the creationof linear parks, permanent water bodies, parklandareas, bike and walking trails— Improved safety and crime prevention outcomesthrough environmental design1.4 VISIONThe Peachey Belt Landscape Precinct Plan will reinforcethe amenity and functionality of the City’s linear corridorsthat follow our creek lines, transport corridors andinfrastructure easements. People will have close accessto opportunities for non motorised movement throughouta completely connected City, breathing new life andenhanced functionality in to the space set aside tocontrast the built and natural environment.Outside of linear reserves sport fi elds will form activitynodes for each suburb. Infrastructure and design willaccommodate a variety of uses by both sports clubs andthe general community, increasing the level of activitywithin a quality setting, ensuring minimal confl ict whilegenerating a greater sense of community connectivity.Beyond these large scale spaces Council willmanage focal points for localised family activity withinneighbourhood level reserves. One or two recreationreserves per precinct will result in meaningfuldestinations for passive family recreation and informalphysical activity.This approach will enhance the local communities;replacing the proliferation of small spaces and facilitatinga transition from private open space to private use ofpublic open space in higher density neighbourhoods5