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Enmore Park Plan of Management - Land

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ENMORE PARK – PLAN OF MANAGEMENT3.2.8 <strong>Management</strong> and MaintenanceGeneralGeneral park maintenance is a key issue that can <strong>of</strong>ten impact on park use andenjoyment. Inherent in effective maintenance is consideration <strong>of</strong> other factorsincluding sustainability (cost effectiveness, use <strong>of</strong> materials etc), along withsafety and security.Detailed PoliciesSustainability• <strong>Park</strong> improvements are to have regard for environmentally sustainabledesign, resource use, and maintenance• <strong>Park</strong> improvements to promote use <strong>of</strong> recycled materials where possiblefor path works and other park elements• Energy efficient refurbishment <strong>of</strong> pool complex to be implemented inimprovement worksMaintenance• Design and material finishes to focus on long term durability with the aim<strong>of</strong> minimising recurrent maintenance• Undertake grass conditioning works to include (as applicable): aeration,top dressing, enhanced drainage• Provide dog waste bins and bag dispensers at appropriate locations (parkentries)• Provide co-mingled (recycling and waste) bin stations at appropriatelocations• Provide sharps disposal points to new public toilet facilitiesPersonal Safety• <strong>Park</strong> improvements to be aimed at increasing general park visitation andminimising occurrence <strong>of</strong> anti social behaviour through passivesurveillance• Improve visual continuity between spaces• Full review and replacement <strong>of</strong> park lighting – designated night timeaccess routes are to be well lit<strong>Enmore</strong> Children’s Centre• Investigate potential for relocation <strong>of</strong> Children’s Centre facility anddemolition <strong>of</strong> building to provide greater park area• The facility should be retained within the park until such time that one <strong>of</strong>the following criteria are met:- Capital improvements required to sustain ongoing use are deemedunfeasible- Department <strong>of</strong> Community Services requirements and regulationsnecessitate improvements that are not considered feasible for the currentfacility- Ongoing maintenance, user and emergency access cannot be adequatelyprovided or feasibly improved- The Children’s Centre use adversely impacts on other park uses- An alternative (and improved) location and facility can be providedEnvironmental Partnership 32October 2012

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