Cook Park Plan of Management - Rockdale City Council
Cook Park Plan of Management - Rockdale City Council Cook Park Plan of Management - Rockdale City Council
GETTING TO AND AROUND THE PARKPRIORITYPLANNINGCONSTRUCTION/ INSTALLATIONMANAGEMENTRESPONSIBILITYWalkingSTRATEGY TYPICAL LOCATIONSIncrease width of access paths to the beach. Lower dune protection fenceposts to prevent damage to water based sports equipment. Review potentialof switchback access rather than direct access for all pointsInstall access paths made of chain linked wooden slat to beach with possibleswitchbacks in key locations to reduce sand deposition on pathsInstall median fencing for pedestrian safety Brighton Le Sands between Bay Street and nextpedestrian lights southAll beach access through dunes H / M ● ● LPMA / RCCSandringham, Monterey H / M ● ● LPMA / RCCH / M ● RTA/ RCCEnhance connections to the Botany Bay Walk Sandringham near the St George Sailing Club M ● ● LPMA / RCCContinue consultation with RTA to seek new pedestrian traffic lights to ensureease of access along the entire length of The Grand ParadeInstall signage to indicate shared status of car parks for vehicles, pedestriansand bicycles wherever paths are directed into car parksThe vicinity of Bruce Street, Kyeemagh; SolanderStreet Monterey; Emmaline Street, RamsgateBeachCar parks in Monterey M ● RCCM ● ● RTA / RCCRedesign paths to beachfront to reduce steepness North and south of Brighton boardwalk M / L ● ● RCCReview pedestrian / cycle pinchpoints on streetfront and boardwalk with a viewto minimising danger and conflictEnsure consistency of all paths entering car parks with clear safety featuressuch as signage, bollards etcReplace cycle barriers with more pram friendly optionsReview all paths to ensure universal access is optimised (AS 1428)Explore opportunities for additonal interpretive boardwalks on foreshoreReview opportunity for dog off leash entry to water in appropriate locationswhere few other beach usersAround Le Sands restaurant building H ● RCC / RTAAll car parks in line with paths H / M ● ● RCCNorth of Ramsgate BathsNorth of President Avenue to north of Teralba RoadWest of St George Sailing Club and north ofKyeemagh netted bathsH / MM/HMM●●●● RCCRCCRCCRCC/LMPAclouston associates • landscape architects • urban designers • landscape planners JUNE 201034
STRATEGIESPLEGENDThe following symbols identify typicallocations in the park where strategiesshould be appliedCARS AND PARKINGReduce pedestrian and cycle conflicts withcars by separating paths and car parks.- Close car parks at night to reduce antisocialbehaviourInvestigate off park options for car parkingin high use areasCYCLINGInvestigate methods to overcome dangerto cyclists caused by sand on pathPEDESTRIANSImprove connections and pedestriansafety across The Grand Parade with extrapedestrian lights or overhead bridgesImprove pedestrian safety by usingmedian street barriers between pedestriancrossing lightsGENERALImprove signage to clearly define accessopportunitiesExplore options for smallberth sheltering locationsfor yachts caught insoutherliesEnsure car parks in post desalinationworks upgrade do not conflict withcyclists or pedestriansConsider alternative locations of bus stops tofacilitate easy access to park by mobility impairedusersAdjust path to eliminate blind spotcaused by toilet blockResolve pedestrian cycle conflicts on footpathbeside The Grand ParadeResolve potential for injury to to cyclists andpedestrians due to steep rampReview opportunity for bicycle hire facilities inthe Park with possible links to the stationResolve outstanding car park DAResolve conflict between cycles, pedestrians and cars wherepaths meet car parks such as at Banks StreetResolve illegal parking on grass opposite Solander StreetResolve cycle hazard cause by sand on path opposite ScarboroughStreetUpgrade toilets opposite Emmaline StreetWiden existing beach access to make provision forwindsurfers and kite boarders carrying equipmentResolve pinch point on path around RLSCIncorporate unused car park into parkland. Keep option for overflowparking on grass or similarReduce pedestrian / cycle conflictsand group walker inconvenience bywidening pathReview benefits of road spikes in Carruthers RoadReview potential to open Carruthers Street for parkingInstall viewing aids such as convexmirrors to avoid blind spots.Upgrade paths south of Sandringham baths toprevent trip hazards and clearly mark as shared pathcook park plan of managementGETTING TO AND AROUND THE PARK35NS 1075MAY 2010Figure 03LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS • URBAN DESIGNERS • LANDSCAPE PLANNERS• 6A WETHERILL STREET • PO BOX 44 • LEICHHARDT • NSW 2040 • sydney@clouston.com.au • TELEPHONE (02) 9569 3388 • FACSIMILE (02) 9569 3523
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GETTING TO AND AROUND THE PARKPRIORITYPLANNINGCONSTRUCTION/ INSTALLATIONMANAGEMENTRESPONSIBILITYWalkingSTRATEGY TYPICAL LOCATIONSIncrease width <strong>of</strong> access paths to the beach. Lower dune protection fenceposts to prevent damage to water based sports equipment. Review potential<strong>of</strong> switchback access rather than direct access for all pointsInstall access paths made <strong>of</strong> chain linked wooden slat to beach with possibleswitchbacks in key locations to reduce sand deposition on pathsInstall median fencing for pedestrian safety Brighton Le Sands between Bay Street and nextpedestrian lights southAll beach access through dunes H / M ● ● LPMA / RCCSandringham, Monterey H / M ● ● LPMA / RCCH / M ● RTA/ RCCEnhance connections to the Botany Bay Walk Sandringham near the St George Sailing Club M ● ● LPMA / RCCContinue consultation with RTA to seek new pedestrian traffic lights to ensureease <strong>of</strong> access along the entire length <strong>of</strong> The Grand ParadeInstall signage to indicate shared status <strong>of</strong> car parks for vehicles, pedestriansand bicycles wherever paths are directed into car parksThe vicinity <strong>of</strong> Bruce Street, Kyeemagh; SolanderStreet Monterey; Emmaline Street, RamsgateBeachCar parks in Monterey M ● RCCM ● ● RTA / RCCRedesign paths to beachfront to reduce steepness North and south <strong>of</strong> Brighton boardwalk M / L ● ● RCCReview pedestrian / cycle pinchpoints on streetfront and boardwalk with a viewto minimising danger and conflictEnsure consistency <strong>of</strong> all paths entering car parks with clear safety featuressuch as signage, bollards etcReplace cycle barriers with more pram friendly optionsReview all paths to ensure universal access is optimised (AS 1428)Explore opportunities for additonal interpretive boardwalks on foreshoreReview opportunity for dog <strong>of</strong>f leash entry to water in appropriate locationswhere few other beach usersAround Le Sands restaurant building H ● RCC / RTAAll car parks in line with paths H / M ● ● RCCNorth <strong>of</strong> Ramsgate BathsNorth <strong>of</strong> President Avenue to north <strong>of</strong> Teralba RoadWest <strong>of</strong> St George Sailing Club and north <strong>of</strong>Kyeemagh netted bathsH / MM/HMM●●●● RCCRCCRCCRCC/LMPAclouston associates • landscape architects • urban designers • landscape planners JUNE 201034