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COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013CR13.1CHALLENGER PARK ECOZONE TRIALPURPOSE OF REPORT:To provide details on the establishment of a small Ecozone project in Challenger Park and seekendorsement to commence construction in May 2013.BACKGROUND:In May 2012, (Item CR12.58), Council decided that:-"(i)(ii)the proposed Ecozone Trial described in this report and as shown on attachment 2 map,at a section of Challenger Park bounded by Challenger Parade, Jubilee Crescent andBoscombe Avenue be supported for consideration in the Draft 2012/2013 Budget;a further report be submitted on road reserve Ecozone projects together with ParksEcozone projects for implementation in future budgets."This report refers to item (i) above.A report on (ii) will be a separate report proposed for the March 2013 agenda.DETAILS:An amount of $20,000 is included in the 2012 / 2013 Adopted Budget to construct an Ecozoneat a small portion of Challenger Park, City Beach. The location is bounded by ChallengerParade, Jubilee Crescent and Boscombe Avenue and the north/south shared path. A map ofthis location together with relevant work details and extent of works is included as Attachment1.The aim of the proposed trial is to demonstrate to the community the value of Ecozones in apark environment. The turf area within the trial location has a low use value and fits the criteriafor Ecozoning.Details of work to be undertaken include:-• Replace all of the turf area on the west side of the north/south shared path with nativevegetation (highlighted in yellow on attachment 1); and• Rehabilitate the dunes area including weed control and planting of native vegetation(highlighted in blue on attachment 1).Details of cost include:-• Undertake Weed Control $ 5,000• Prepare site and mulch $11,000 approximately• Planting $ 4,000 (600 plants)Total $20,000H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\C CR.DOCX 125
COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013All works will be undertaken on the west side of the north/south shared path. The east side willbe retained as public open space. Works have been programmed to commence in May 2013,however, preliminary planning and the sourcing of suitable plants need to be progressed now toensure works can be undertaken in May 2013. This is the preferred time for planting to makeuse of winter rains.CommentThe location of this Ecozone project is within of the proposed BioLINC project boundary whichhas been proposed by Cambridge Coastcare. Details relating to the BioLINC proposal wereconsidered by Council in August 2012 (Item CR12.138) when Council supported the BioLINCproposal subject to specific conditions being adopted. This conditional endorsement by Councilhas allowed Coastcare to conduct a community consultation process in South City Beach. Thisconsultation process, covering a 4 week period, closed on Monday 17 December 2012.Following the 4 week community comment period, all submissions were copied to Coastcarefor review and preparation of a report. As this report has not been finalised the BioLINC projectwill not be reviewed at the February 2013 Council meeting. On this basis it is recommendedconsideration on this project be deferred until the BioLINC project is considered by Council.POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS:There are no Policy or Statutory Implications related to this report.FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:An amount of $20,000 is included in the 2012/2013 Budget for this Ecozone trial project.STRATEGIC DIRECTION:This report Recommendation embraces the following strategies of the Town’s Strategic Plan2009-2020:-• Enhance and retain public open space, wherever possible;• Develop and improve the Town's main beaches and reserves;• Develop, renew, rationalise and consolidate capital and environmental assets to ensuretheir sustainability for future generations; and• Understand our environmental impacts and respond appropriately.COMMUNITY CONSULTATION:This matter has been assessed under the Community Consultation Policy No 1.2.11. Followingconsideration this project will be included in a future assessment for the BioLINC project.There are two residential properties adjacent to the proposed Ecozone trial area. Theseresidents will be advised of the proposed works prior to implementation. Appropriate signagewill also be installed at the works area prior to any works commencing, to inform adjacentresidents and the community of the aims of the trial.ATTACHMENTS:1. Ecozone trial details overview map.H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\C CR.DOCX 126
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