Paddocks masterplan summary 2018

FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION 11 APRIL 2018

THE PADDOCKS History

Engagement

In the early 1970s the Paddocks was designated for residential development by the South Australian Housing Trust. The local community petitioned the State Government and forty six hectares of land was allocated as community open space. Stormwater management was a critical consideration as numerous drains discharged into the area.

In 1975, a wetland was developed with meandering creeks, ponds, and wetlands that provided flood storage and protection for future developments. An extensive tree planting program was undertaken to provide habitats for waterbirds and other aquatic wildlife. In 1994, an aquifer storage and recovery well was constructed making the area self-sufficient for irrigation water. Since 1975, the Paddocks has been developed to include the playing fields, bowling and netball clubs.

The masterplan has been developed through an extensive community engagement process. Undertaken in two stages, stage one sought community feedback on their ideas and experiences. That engagement process involved the following.

• Three Drop-In Sessions with over 80 attendees • Over 6,000 mail outs to surrounding residents and business • 400 on-line surveys completed • Workshops with sporting clubs • One on one session with key stakeholders

Key Findings • There was a strong sense of ownership of the Paddocks by the community.

• Nearly a third of people visiting the Paddocks do so on a weekly basis demonstrating its community value.

• The Paddocks is used by locals and people from further a field.

• Most people either travel by car or walk to the Paddocks.

• The community wants to feel safer while using the open space and wetlands.

• There is a strong feeling that the Paddocks needs to be upgraded to meet community and sporting club needs.

Timeframe Site Analysis Stage 1 Community Engagement Draft Masterplan Stage 2 Community Engagement Final Masterplan

Endorsement of The Paddocks Masterplan

Future works

_ Oct17

_ Nov17

_ Jan -

Mar18

_ May18

_June-

July 18

_ Second

half 2018

THE PADDOCKS Masterplan Objectives Nine objectives have been developed from the background work and stage 1 consultation and inform the key elements of the draft masterplan. These objectives establish clear principles that tie community expectation and strategic background to council’s investment and planning in the area. The objectives include: 1. A One of a Kind Place The Paddocks is welcoming and a place in which all the community can feel safe. Best practice design and landscape management principles will be a key aspect to encouraging people to enjoy and return to the paddocks.

2. A Safe Place The Paddocks is welcoming, safe and inclusive. Best practice design and landscape management principles will be key to encouraging people to enjoy and return to the Paddocks.

3. An Accessible and Easy to Navigate Place Well defined path networks, car parks and signage provide a sense of convenience and safety that encourages people to visit the open spaces, landscapes and facilities.

4. Sporting Facilities that support regional clubs and growth

parkland with lawns and lake

The Paddocks is a place that promotes a diversity of sports. It provides access to well-designed, quality facilities that reflect the various levels and codes played.

5. A Healthy Place The Paddocks is a healthy environment that promotes activity, fitness, sustainability and growth in the precinct’s people, through high quality landscapes and natural systems.

6. A Place for Families – A Grand Park The open spaces, activities and facilities of the Paddocks combine to create a park for everyone. An excellent place for the community, set within a unique recreational landscape.

viewing mound, boardwalk and wetlands

7. Great Wetlands and Open Water The wetlands, ponds and creeklines create wildlife habitats, manage stormwater and provide an amenity for users of the Paddocks.

8. A Memorable Place The Paddocks is a place that creates great memories. It encourages people to visit and discover new experiences that build the community’s sense of attachment to the Paddocks.

9. A Well-Managed Landscape The open space management of the Paddocks promotes landscape diversity, high-quality sports fields and healthy woodlands and wetlands habitats.

tree lined walking boulevard and clubrooms

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Potential expansion of Wetlands as residential densities increase in surrounding catchment Improve amenity within wetlands through landscape management and improving wetland ponds Car park and potential new council depot shed Viewing mound to increase passive surveillance and activation of the wetlands Re-establish water body as permanent pond with boardwalk Car park with direct access to the park & Dog Park ‘Small dogs’ dog park if required Existing dog park BMX and cycle cross within woodland setting Improve existing woodlands with trails and tidy up landscape Parkland picnic area with new irrigated lawn areas, clear sight lines, large trees, and areas to relax Nature Play Playground Youth play and skate area adjacent to car park Car parks for passive recreation area New soccer pitches Upgraded car parking and access to soccer facility New shared soccer clubroom with undercover spectator seating and toilets Seating node, footpath connections, and clear sight lines between residential and sports areas New playground (neighbourhood level) Upgrade Local Park with lawn, irrigation and new playground Private sector led redevelopment opportunity to improve interface with open space New football and cricket shared clubrooms New turf cricket practice wickets Minor expansion of bowling club to accommodate netball clubrooms New car park if required Public access to existing gardens - remove fencing and hand maintenance over to Council Existing netball courts Potential health, wellness and recreation facility Major tree lined pedestrian connection Existing Community Club Shared path trail (stage 1a and 1b) Fitness loop 850m Maxwell and Bridge Road signalised intersection upgrade by DPTI Improve landscaping to central landscaping spine and pedestrian connections within residential area Improve interface between residential and linear park through fencing and improved landscaping Investigate future use of underutilised open space Upgraded car parking for football and cricket facility Additional mounding to edge of oval to improve stormwater management and capacity Upgrade existing swale to increase amenity and function Tidy screening landscaping Ongoing maintenance of existing sports pitches and ovals Shared path trail stage 2 CCTV to Maxwell Rd car park and picnic area Improve safety in wetlands by removing landscape that shelters antisocial behaviour