Tramore valley park – vision to delivery

TRAMORE VALLEY PARK VISION TO DELIVERY: THE REHABILITATION OF AN OLD LANDFILL SITE Sardinia 2015, Fifteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, International Workshop on Waste Architecture Dr Kevin Ryan,

Cork City Council

& David Bosonnet,

Brady Shipman Martin, Landscape Architects

Cork City Council

Site Location Source: Bing Maps

Tramore Valley Park

Introduction • • •

Owned by Cork City Council and operated from 1963 – 2009 2.78m tonnes of non hazardous municipal waste landfilled at the facility Site is 70ha, 35ha waste footprint, majority of waste in landfill dome (25ha)

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Introduction • • • • • •

Not designed as a containment landfill but underlying geology acts as an effective vertical barrier to leachate migration Leachate movement is controlled via a leachate collection trench and a series of sump pumps Landfill gas is actively extracted and flared from a network of over 180 gas collection wells.

A geomembrane liner (LLDPE) has been installed over the entire area of the waste footprint Overlain by a geocomposite drainage layer (Pozidrain) and one metre of soil cover Site capping works completed August 2015

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Tramore Valley Park Masterplan • •

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Cork City Council envisages the development of a public park on the site Objectives are to provide an amenity for the City with a range of attractions and facilities for local and visitor population

Engaged Brady Shipman Martin Consultants to: 1. Review and assess recommendations for end uses of the site 2. Assess the likely target market for the site’s ultimate use 3. Review the engineering and technical constraints and future use implications arising from the capping and landfill infrastructure 4. Suggest potential uses that might be appropriate for the site 5. Undertake an economic appraisal of the proposed core and optional park elements 6. Provide a design vision and park concept plan

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Masterplan Themes

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Activity Zones

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Park Zones A Entrance, Parking, Arrival B Multi-use Events, Caravan Park, Play/Leisure C & D Wildlife, Education & Biodiversity E Capped Landfill Dome F – H Lands south of motorway

Elements of the Masterplan Multi-use events area

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Elements of the Masterplan

International Standard BMX Track & Pump Track

Elements of the Masterplan Green Bridge over Motorway

Photo of Vancouver Land Bridge, Washington State, USA Source: Bruce Forster, Jones & Jones Architecture

Elements of the Masterplan Reuse of Old Weighbridge for River Crossing

Upgraded Woodland Walk

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Elements of the Masterplan Grass Sward On Capped Dome with Bridge Over Surface Water Collection Dyke

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River Habitat Surrounding the Park

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Other Park Activities Off Road Cycling Events

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Saturday Morning 5km Park Runs

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Helping connect the City - cycle and pedestrian connection hub • •

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Major Existing Road Linkages Around Park Pedestrian & Cycle Routes (Planned and Existing) Through Park 43,000 Residents in Immediate Neighbourhoods

Phased Park Delivery

Phase 1 (2015) • • • • • • •

Forestry and Landscaping Completion of trails, signage, site furniture Design and construction of BMX track Construction of sporting clubhouse building Completion of cycle/pedestrian track linking Douglas village to the park Development of ideas for iconic feature iconic feature on capped dome, Site investigations and design for green-bridge

Phased Park Delivery Phase 2 (2016 - 2017) • • • • • • • • •

Formal opening of park January 2016 Establish a programme of events for the multi-use area Continue to host events - orienteering, cross country and trail running Completion of construction of adventure play area Consider development of pedestrian link to Park and Ride Facility Consider development of Motor Home Caravan Park Boundary treatment and realignment along South City Link Road (N27) Commission design of Multi-Use/Iconic Building Consider initial development of PV Solar Farm (2ha)

Phased Park Delivery (continued) Phase 3 (2017 - 2018) • •

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Commence construction of Multi-Use/Iconic Building Commence development of upgraded site entrance with associated marker feature Establish additional links from adjoining residential areas to the east via pedestrian bridges/gates

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Phase 4 (2018) • •

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Completion of built development Completion of Multi-Use/Iconic Building with indoor leisure/adventure area Commence construction of the green bridge over N25 motorway

Park Management • • •

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The site will remain the responsibility of Cork City Council Shall continue to operate under the conditions of the waste licence However, some of the commercial aspects (e.g. motor home park, retail, indoor adventure, BMX track etc.) may be managed by an experienced private or third sector Leisure and Recreational Operator Management Options Include – Directly by a Division or Department within Cork City Council – Outsourcing to a consumer facing business – An Independent Trust or Foundation – Select an Operating Partner – Use of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Source: Brady Shipman Martin

Costings •

To date approximately €42m has been spent on restoring and rehabilitating the landfill site

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The majority of the funds (€40m) spent on pollution control technologies and engineering structures to bring the old landfill site to the required standard under the waste licensing regulations

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Just over €2m of the capital fund was allocated for phase one park delivery

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c. €15m required complete all of the remaining phases of Tramore Valley Park

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During interim period, Cork City Council shall continue to develop the park incrementally using its own reserves and shall seek additional funds/grants from central government and semi-state organisations for special projects set out in the masterplan.

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Further Information • Tramore Valley Park Master Plan www.corkcity.ie Search Term: Tramore Valley Park @TramoreValPark tramorevalleypark

• Brady Shipman Martin, Landscape Architects www.bradyshipmanmartin.com @BSMConsult BradyShipmanMartin

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