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

–– enable additional wetlands and nature based recreation activities to be provided on the site4Executive Summary & Recommended Actions–– enable additional catchment and estuarine management works on the site, as wellwater harvesting and recycling options for the town not otherwise possible. Councilhas considered possible stormwater management works on this site previouslyThe preferred site is one adjacent to Luggs Road where flooding will be less prevalent than the othersites and the reserve will not be too remote from the township. The reserve should be developedsimilar to the Bellbrae Reserve; but with additional wetland and environmental opportunities.It would provide social/ family recreation opportunities as well as a local level playing field forcricket, soccer and Australian Rules football. Limited support facilities would be required.It would be beneficial to negotiate with the landowner to purchase the large lot on BambraRoad before proceeding with detailed design, planning approval and fundraising.The priority for recreation infrastructure in Aireys Inlet is to acquire and construct therecreation and wetland reserve. However, planning for trail developments, and for thefuture redevelopment of the Community Centre sports court, as well as communitygym opportunities should also commence with continued community input.There is considerable value in retaining the project reference group tocontinue to oversee the implementation of this strategy.RECOMMENDED ACTIONSRecreation reserve1. Negotiate with the land owner to purchase, or lease (long term) a parcel of landon Bambra Road Aireys Inlet for a recreation and wetlands reserve2. Seek funds from a range of sources to develop the site and construct the facility in stages3. Develop Location C as the preferred site which:–– offers a broad range of recreational, sport and environmental benefits–– minimises environmental impact of any works–– is large enough to provide sports facilities (cricket, junior football and soccer asper Chapter 4.) and landscape, wetland and environmental components–– is less affected by flooding–– retains a corridor along the Creek–– retains a landscape buffer along Bambra Road–– is most easily acquired–– can facilitate easy water harvesting and recycling