Aireys Inlet Recreation Infrastructure Strategy ... - Surf Coast Shire

that is situated in a residential area.Further discussion and negotiationwith the club would be beneficialat these preliminary stages.Preferred development optionThe favoured option for developmentof a gymnasium in Aireys Inletis to continue to use the existingcommunity hall for group exerciseclasses, and to provide weighttraining and cardio equipment inconjunction with the FairhavenSurf Lifesaving Club facility.Should a new indoor court be built atthe Centre this will provide greaterflexibility to accommodate groupfitness classes and gym activities inthe existing Community Centre hall.6.3 Recreation reserveSite selection criteriaSite selection criteria weredeveloped from the informationprovided by the community forum instage 1. These are outlined below.Minimum functional requirements/site potential for recreation reserve–– On a relatively flat site largeenough to provide the basicstandard playing field and supportfacilities (one cricket groundand one extra soccer pitch, plusbasic amenities, and car park)–– On a site that does not have greaterpotential for another recreationaluse, or on which other importantleisure uses are dependant–– A site with suitable road access – tolimit congestion on local roads–– Where there is the opportunityto provide social/ familyrecreation i.e. playground,hard court/ BBQ etc as well–– Preferably not far awayfrom a water source–– Where there is access to powerand other services withina reasonable distanceLocation–– In close proximity to theschool and town centre–– In close proximity to existingsporting/ recreation orcommunity infrastructure i.e.tennis courts, CommunityCentre/ indoor sports hall–– To centrally serve the districtand the catchment for a clubOutlook–– Opportunity to be overlookedby houses/ relatively close tohouses/ in a central location–– A relatively prominent andlogical site to find, so it canencourage casual social useespecially by visitors: kick afooty; throw balls to a dog etc.–– Far enough away from houses soas not to restrict use of lightsConnectivity–– Can be served by shared trail-wherechildren can get to independently–– Central location; can be served byany public transport, or convenientto include in a family journey i.e.to shops or community facilitiesSite development options–– Several locations were considered toaccommodate a recreation reservewith a multi-use playing field inAireys Inlet. These included:–– Gilbert Street/ BoundaryRoad reserve–– Painkalac Creek Valley, eastand west of the creek–– Land adjacent to the skate park–– Aireys Inlet Primary SchoolPart 2 Infrastructure Details And Options 29133096