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Enmore Park Draft Plan of ManagementPUBLIC EXHIBITION – DISCUSSION OF ISSUESPublic Exhibition - Discussion of Issues & Proposed ActionsADOG OFF-LEASH AREAA.1 Potential creation of a dog off-leash area within Enmore ParkIssueThe majority of submissions received (11 of the 15 received) related to potential creation of a dog off-leash areawithin Enmore Park. This included an internal submission from Council's Monitoring Services section.Provision of an off-leash area would be a significant change to the existing use of the park, with currentprovisions allowing for on-leash dog use only.DiscussionCouncil was advised at its April 2009 Technical Services Committee Meeting (Item PR 6 Dogs in Parks -Issues Paper) that a draft Dogs in Parks Strategy was being prepared. The report made the followingcomments regarding dogs in Enmore Park:The Strategy will propose that dogs are on-leash at all times in Enmore Park and excluded from within 10metres of playground, picnic/BBQ areas, proposed swimming pool cafe and the pool entrance. There havebeen requests for off-leash use of the park over a number of years. These are not supported for the followingreasons:• proposed upgrading works to the swimming pool (including cafe), playground and picnic/BBQ areasare likely to attract additional users to an already popular and well used park;• the park is currently unfenced and surrounded by roads on all sides;• the heritage values of the park would be diminished if internal fencing were installed to define an offleasharea and no natural separation of spaces exists that would provide a suitable area within thepark for off-leash activities;• the existing park infrastructure, including garden beds and lawn areas are likely to be damaged by offleashdog activities; and• the park is close to existing off-leash facilities at Enmore TAFE Park.The draft Plan of Management for Enmore Park included a detailed review of the park which considered thatthe issues identified within the draft Dogs on Parks Strategy remain valid and as such proposed to maintain thecurrent situation at Enmore Park which is for on-leash dog use only. The draft Plan of Management also notesthat there remain difficulties with the turf coverage across the park due to soil compaction. It is anticipated thatdesignation of a dog off-leash area may further compound these issues.Previous consultation undertaken for the Enmore Park Playspace and Surrounds Concept Design (Item PR16Technical Services Committee Meeting 14 July 2009) also identified some community concern relating to theinteraction of dogs with other park users in particular children, with suggestions that the playground area shouldbe fenced to eliminate conflict between playground users and dogs using the park. It is a requirement of theCompanion Animals Act that dogs are not permitted within 10 metres of children's play areas. The impact toEnmore Park in fencing the playground is seen as significant, both visually and functionally. The cost of fencingis also significant.Recommendation1. It is recommended that a process of community consultation be undertaken to obtain further input intothe provision of a dog off-leash area. It is suggested that this consultation should form part of thereview and completion of the Dogs in Parks strategy and encompass the range of park users from allof Council's parks to provide an LGA wide approach to provision of off-leash areas. This would aim toensure equitable provision of off-leash facilities to meet the recreation needs of the broaderMarrickville community, while also considering the specific needs at Enmore Park.It is also noted that the review of the Dogs in Parks Strategy, and potential creation of any new off-leash areamust also consider the ongoing maintenance requirements. This will include provision of dog waste facilities,suitability of lighting, as well as ongoing review and upgrade of surfacing as a result of intensive wear and tearin these areas.Page 2
Enmore Park Draft Plan of ManagementPUBLIC EXHIBITION – DISCUSSION OF ISSUESBNATIVE PLANT SPECIESB.1 Use of native tree and shrub planting to encourage native wildlife in Enmore ParkIssueOne suggestion was made that new plantings within Enmore Park should integrate native tree and bushplanting to encourage native wildlifeDiscussionThe draft Plan of Management outlines the use of a combination of native and exotic plant species to respondto the existing landscape character of the park. It also provides for use of hardy plant species that requireminimal maintenance while still providing the ornamental appearance to the park's formal garden bed areas.Recommendation1. No additional action recommended.CPARK RULESC.1 Increase in permissible activities within Enmore ParkIssueOne comment was received that suggested that ball games, cycling and off-leash dog use should bepermissible across the park.DiscussionThe draft PoM suggests that ball games should be permissible to the northern open grassed area. This area isrelatively open and can accommodate low key ball games without significant impact on other park users.Cycle access is provided and allowed through the park to routes as designated in Council's bicycle plan,encouraging this as a local route for low speed use through the park to ensure the safety of other park users.Recommendation1. No additional action recommended.DSHADED.1 Provision of shade across the parkIssueOne comment was received in regards to provision of shade across the park.DiscussionA new shade structure is being provided to the new playground (currently under construction). The Plan ofManagement also recommends a Vegetation Management Plan be developed. This would include a programand approach to ongoing replacement and infill tree planting to maintain existing tree plantings within the parkensuring the character of the park is retained as well as shade provisionRecommendation1. Development of Vegetation Management Plan in accordance with Plan of Management.ETOILETSE.1 Provision of public toilet adjoining the playgroundIssueOne comment was received in regards to provision of public toilet facilities adjoining the playground.DiscussionA public toilet facility is to be provided within the upgrade of the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre. This facilitywill be located near the new café area and available to all park users. It is intended that the toilet will be openduring café hours.Recommendation1. No additional action recommended.Page 3
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