Enmore Park Plan of Management - Land

ENMORE PARK – PLAN OF MANAGEMENT1.2 PathsThe existing paths date to various periods of park development, and also relateto varying intensities of use. Notably the main path from Enmore Road to thecentre of the Park is considered to be of high significance due to its role as themain ‘collector’ path and appears to have been retained at its original width.However the path from the centre of the Park to Black Street adjoining the poolcomplex has been evaluated to be of low significance, due to its later inclusion inthe Park (constructed after 1970).Generally it is recommended that paths are retained in their current locations andwidths maintained. The asphalt surface with concrete kerb is consideredappropriate to the period of path formalisation (1930’s, 1940’s). However in thecontext of other objectives such as accessibility and infiltration of stormwaterrunoff, the removal of existing kerbs would achieve a number of park benefits.1.3 TreesTrees have been planted at various stages of park development and are of avariety of species and quality.Trees to the following areas should be conserved and maintained by a skilledarborist:• Fig trees to the corner of Black and Llewellyn Street• Fig trees to corner of Llewellyn Street and Enmore Road• Fig trees and Brushbox along the Enmore Road frontage• Fig trees and Brushbox around the Park’s southwestern corner• Fig trees, Brushbox and other species fronting Victoria Road• Mature Fig tree and grove to southeast corner• Group of mature trees in the northern lawn area• Row of Livistona Palms extending from Enmore Road to centre of thepark should be retained as they are representative of a similar palmplanting removed around the late 1940’s. More recent plantings extendedthe avenue to Black Street. Palm specimens affected by the AnnetteKellerman Aquatic Centre development have been transplanted toconsolidate the existing row on the southern side of the Black Street path.Species selection and new planting locations should consider the heritage valuesof the park while also taking into account:• potential impact of canopy on park lighting• proximity to pathways• maintaining open sight lines for passive surveillance1.4 North Western Entry GatewayBuilt in the late 1930’s as part of a substantial upgrading of the park. It appearsto be retained in its original form, although the two top pillars were not present inthe photo of the item taken after its completion. The brick paving to the front ofthe gateway may date back to its construction, when brick edging was seenaround this street corner.• Retain as existing and confirm original location of two blocks on the top ofthe gateway.• Repair damaged sections as required and as advised by a conservationarchitect.• Consider retention of brick paving in front of gateway.1.5 South Western ArchwaySandstone archway built in the late 1930’s as part of a substantial upgrading ofthe park.• Retain as existing. Confirm existing composition reflects original designand construction.• Repair damaged sections as required and as advised by a conservationarchitect.Environmental Partnership 18October 2012