Cook Park Plan of Management - Rockdale City Council

STRATEGIESLOOKING AFTER THE PARK AND BUILDINGSPRIORITYPLANNINGCONSTRUCTION /INSTALLATIONMANAGEMENTRESPONSIBILITYOverarching PrincipleSTRATEGY TYPICAL LOCATIONSRationalisation of buildings and improvement of infrastructure and services to maximise public amenity, safety and satisfaction andfacilitate income generation for Park maintenance and improvementLeased and licensed premisesEnsure ongoing commercial activities adhere to the Crown Lands Act, theLocal Government Act, and all other relevant statutes. Undertake communityconsultation for any proposed commercial activity requiring construction of anew buildingDefine and verify all public access requirements and rights in relation to leasedpremisesEvaluate all leased premises for structural integrity and instruct lessees toundertake the appropriate action for repair or renovationAssess potential for temporary licenses for events such as markets or fairsincluding for example temporary kiosks and stalls. Priority should be givento those that would increase the public profile of the Park and have the leastlong term impact. Licenses should also comply with Section 112 of the CrownLands Act (1989)Throughout park H ● ● RCC / LPMA /COMMAll leased and licensed premises M ● RCCAll leased and licensed premises H ● RCCKyeemagh north of Bestic Street, Peter DepenaReserveL ● RCCRationalise three buildings into one containing RLSC, toilets and storage Existing RLSC M ● ● RCCTest existing and future leases against Council Open Space Policy All leases M ● RCCToiletsEnsure toilets are opened early enough in the morning to all enable use byjoggers and walkers prior to workEvaluate all toilet buildings for immediate repair, replacement or integration withstorage or leased premisesInstigate program for medium term replacement of toilets buildings . Re-constructwith a footprint no larger than the existing building with a multiple use e.g.including community storage facilities. New toilets are to be designed to ensuresafety and security of usersClean toilets daily, and more frequently in peak times. Ensure facilities are ingood repair and adequately supplied with necessary materialsThroughout park H ● RCCH ● RCCM ● RCCH ● RCCclouston associates • landscape architects • urban designers • landscape planners JUNE 201039