APPENDIX B - Local Assessment

Specific Outcomes                                                Probable Solution                                   Response

14.136 Open space areas and road reserves

Active parkland
O21                                                              S21.1                                              N/A
Landscaping in and around active parkland creates an             Landscape works for active parkland
environment that provides functional recreation areas and        include—
facilities in a landscaped setting that reflect the natural         a) formation of grassed and well-drained
landscape character of the locality.                                    areas for recreation;
                                                                    b) retention of existing vegetation surrounding
                                                                        recreation facilities;
                                                                    c) the planting of shade trees around
                                                                        recreation facilities, including playfields
                                                                        and playgrounds;
                                                                    d) provision of landscaped buffer areas to
                                                                        adjacent residential development; and
                                                                    e) installation of recreational facilities that
                                                                        include the use of natural materials and
                                                                        finishes, where appropriate, and colours
                                                                        that blend with the natural environment
Passive parkland and reserves
O22                                                              S22.1                                                N/A
Landscaping within passive parkland                              Landscape works within passive parkland
and adjacent to national parks and                               and adjacent to national parks and conservation
conservation reserves, provides for—                             reserves, include—
 a) the protection and enhancement of native wildlife habitat    a) retention of existing vegetation of local origin,
    and corridors;                                                   including understorey plants and surface
 b) the replanting of disturbed areas;                               mulch;
 c) the protection of riparian zones where the site adjoins or   b) revegetation of cleared and disturbed areas;
    includes a watercourse;                                      c) planting food/habitat trees in areas
 d) a relaxed and pleasant environment for visitors, with low        supporting important fauna populations and
    key, low impact recreation facilities; and                       including nest boxes where it has been
 e) linkages to other open space areas, where appropriate.           necessary to clear habitat trees for
                                                                     development;