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

2.0 OPEN SPACE STRATEGY2.2 OPEN SPACE TYPOLOGYThe many reasons open space is provided refl ectsthe impact it can have on the lives of people and theimportant contribution it makes to the liveability oflocalities. The following section illustrates the types ofopen spaces managed for a variety of functions.For the purpose of assessing the functionality of ourexisting Public Open Space the classifi cations havebeen categorised in to fi ve types:2.2.1 Regional Open SpaceDefinitionRegional Open Space is a parcel of parcels of landlarger than 3 hectares or two senior sportsfi elds in size.It forms a focal point for people across and beyondthe region by providing a multi functional space thatmeets the needs and expectations of a broad scope ofpotential uses.Within the Peachey Belt Stebonheath Park is the onlyRegional Level Open Space. It forms a central activitynode for the North West Region incorporating wetlandswith passive irrigated surrounds designed and providedas a key location within the project area.Features— All weather, all ability path networks— A nominal 33% of the total reserve size Irrigatedat IPOS level 2 to accommodate picnic and socialactivities and/or passive and active recreation— Prominent or feature land form and undulationincluding swales, water bodies and/or wetland/aquatic landscape.— Signifi cant trees that create a vista and providesubstantial shade while maintaining surveillanceFacilities— Minimal solar powered lighting along arterialpedestrian and cycling routes— Natural and built shelter throughout the reserve— Regional level play space— Park furniture that supports long visitations by largegroups including: Rubbish bins, water fountain, BBQand public catering facilities— All access bench seats that have back support toinclude people with a disability— All access toilets that cater for people with a disabilityincluding adult sized change tables— Demographic specifi c infrastructure foryouth, families, older people etc. to reinforceintergenerational use— Signage that is interpretive, educational, directional,promotional and contiguous with Council’s corporatestandards— Pet friendly features including dog exercise areas,drinking fountains and tidy stations— Public art as a component of park furniture2.2.2 SportsfieldsDefinitionAs the category suggests sportsfi elds are designedand managed to host various levels of competition runby a range of sports. Kalara and Kooranowa form thetwo key sports fi eld locations within the Peachey Belt.Both are located along Peachey Road within mixed useareas. Development on this type ofopen space is likelyto include the following features and facilities:Features— High profi le landscape and prominent entrystatement to promote the service delivered bylicensed users;— Irrigated area to equal up to 65% of total reserve,applied at IPOS level 1— Signifi cant trees that create a vista and provideshade while maintaining surveillanceFacilities— Onsite car parking for 250 people— Landscape based entry statement— Sheltered spectator provisions adjoining club facility— District level Playground— Flood lighting that allows full use of reserve fortraining, potential for main playing surface to hostnight competition— Playing surfaces for more than one sport—Defi nition fencing around main playing fi elds— Perimeter bollardscity of playford august 20089