Assessment Report

(j)       is dedicated as public land in the early stages of the       AO18.5
subdivision.                                                           A park has direct road frontages of
                                                                       a minimum of 25% of the total
                                                                       allotment boundary of the park to
                                                                       provide physical access and
                                                                       visibility.

                                                                       AO18.6
                                                                       Public open space has good
                                                                       connectivity for users via pedestrian
                                                                       and cycle paths.

                                                                       AO18.7
                                                                       Landscaping is designed to create
                                                                       aesthetically pleasing open space
                                                                       areas and to suit the type, setting
                                                                       and purpose of the particular park.

                                                                       AO18.8
                                                                       Active parkland in all areas other
                                                                       than the Low impact industry zone
                                                                       and Medium impact industry zone
                                                                       will contain embellishment in
                                                                       accordance with the Local
                                                                       Government Infrastructure Plan in
                                                                       Part 4
                                                                       such as:
                                                                       (a) children’s play facilities
                                                                           catering for various ages
                                                                           including a soft fall surface
                                                                           where required and a shade
                                                                           cover over play equipment;
                                                                       (b) seating;
                                                                       (c) picnic table/s with seats; and
                                                                       (d)      landscaping.


PO19                                                                   AO19.1                                  N/A
Land provided for active recreation areas is of a physical standard    Active parkland is of a usable
and condition suitable for the intended uses and is not subject to     shape free of irregular boundaries.
physical or other constraints including contamination, environmental
or biophysical constraints or legislative protection that would        AO19.2
encumber its use.
                                                                       Active parkland is located on land
                                                                       that is exclusive of—
                                                                       (a)    flood inundation below the
                                                                              20% AEP (1:5 year ARI
                                                                              level);
                                                                       (b)    land affected by
                                                                              stormwater or overland
                                                                              flow discharge from
                                                                              adjacent allotments;
                                                                       (c)    drainage reserves and
                                                                              detention basins, which
                                                                              cannot be shown to
                                                                              safely and effectively
                                                                              contribute to the network
                                                                              of parks and open space
                                                                              areas;
                                                                       (d)    land with a slope, or
                                                                              subject to cut or fill with a
                                                                              batter slope, that exceeds
                                                                              a slope of 15%;
                                                                       (e)    areas of land less than 15
                                                                              metres wide, such as
                                                                              access and service and
                                                                              utility easements;
                                                                       (f)    land required to
                                                                              serve primarily as a
                                                                              buffer area to any