MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge
MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge
MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge
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<strong>COUNCIL</strong> MINUTES<br />
TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012<br />
CR12.179 WEMBLEY GOLF COURSE TRAIL - CONCEPT PLAN<br />
PURPOSE <strong>OF</strong> REPORT:<br />
To review the concept plan <strong>of</strong> the Wembley Golf Course Trail as a prerequisite for<br />
preparation <strong>of</strong> draft 2013/2014 Budget.<br />
BACKGROUND:<br />
The 2012/2013 Budget provided funding to undertake conceptual planning <strong>of</strong> a trail through<br />
Wembley Golf Course that could link to a broader network <strong>of</strong> trails both within and outside <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Town</strong>.<br />
This conceptual planning has been completed and is detailed for consideration <strong>of</strong> funding in<br />
2013/2014 to undertake full design and construction.<br />
DETAILS:<br />
A concept design has been developed for a series <strong>of</strong> staged development <strong>of</strong> trails within<br />
Wembley Golf Course as follows:-<br />
Basic Design Features<br />
• Predominantly asphalt sealed path <strong>of</strong> nominal 2.5 metres or 3 metres width (except<br />
where noted below);<br />
• Trail follows natural contours <strong>of</strong> ground where possible (ie minimal earthworks);<br />
• Trail suitable for walkers and cyclists;<br />
• Fencing to mitigate risk <strong>of</strong> users accessing golf course. Fencing to be well away from<br />
trail where possible to improve visual amenity;<br />
• Connections to existing pedestrian paths;<br />
• Interpretative and way-finding signage to be included;<br />
• Paths are mainly unlit, suitable for day time use only.<br />
Stage 1A<br />
• A new path extending from the top <strong>of</strong> the driving range, through bush areas to join<br />
Empire Avenue near Newman College;<br />
• Use existing Service road beside driving range then new asphalt path from bottom <strong>of</strong><br />
driving range to opening in fence at Empire Avenue near Newman College;<br />
• A grade separated cross over such that trail users do not conflict with golfers & service<br />
vehicles near the junction <strong>of</strong> the Old Course 10 th green and 11 th tee;<br />
• Chain mesh fence well set back from the trail in areas not immediately adjacent to<br />
fairways;<br />
• "Palisade" type fencing to match existing fences near the driving range;<br />
• Safety screening where necessary to mitigate errant golf balls hitting trail users.<br />
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