DA Report [As Published] · 132007.2398

               HomeCare
               Retirement Living
               Residential Care


4    Proposed Development
4.1 Preamble

     The proposed development in simple terms is for the purposes of a 120-bed nursing home
     and 118 independent living units, and 38 apartments for seniors living. Communal indoor
     and outdoor recreation areas will be provided for the benefit of the residents. The Master
     Plan for the site is included in Attachment 1.


     The following principles have been embodied in the design and layout of the units; the
     internal movement system for pedestrians and vehicles; and the design of private and
     communal open space areas.


     Site related:

     ¾   Existing vegetation to be retained where possible, and enhanced within the site;
     ¾   Utilisation and retention of natural drainage patterns across the site;
     ¾   Detention and retention of stormwater as part of the whole of site management plan;
     ¾   Reuse of stormwater for irrigation of greenspaces.


     Development related:

     ¾   Installation of communal rainwater tanks with reticulation to all dwelling units for use in
         toilets and washing machines;
     ¾   Installation of in-ground rainwater tanks for use for irrigation purposes;
     ¾   Positioning of landscaping to maximise shade on the site;
     ¾   Ensure plants are located to the north and provide a selection of deciduous trees with a
         wide canopy that can provide shade during summer and let the sun through in winter;
     ¾   Select street planting themes to provide separate identity to local streets and to assist in
         defining an internal roadway hierarchy;
     ¾   Provide nodal points for mail collection; recyclables and meeting places conveniently
         located and distributed throughout the site along the pedestrian pathway network;
     ¾   Provide an equitable and accessible pedestrian pathway system within the site;
     ¾   Provide communal open space areas that integrate with the pedestrian network;
     ¾   Provide a communal indoor recreational facility for the residents.




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