Enmore Park Plan of Management - Land

6.0 MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FRAMEWORK6.1.2 Framework1 NATURALENVIRONMENT1.1 Established parkcharacterObjectives Pressures and Opportunities No Means (Strategies) Priority Design Principles AssessmentValues Desired Outcome Performance criteria Monitoring techniqueProtection andenhancement ofestablished trees andpark character1.2 Natural park environment Effective interpretation ofthe park’s naturalheritage1.3 Natural soil profile Improved soil conditionswhere possible2 HERITAGE2.1 Aboriginal heritage Identification andinterpretation ofAboriginal culturalheritage values2.2 European heritage Protection andinterpretation ofappropriate aspects ofEuropean culturalheritage3 VISUAL3.1 Views from the site Views from the park tosurrounding roadssoftened by boundarytree plantings3.2 Views within the site Visibility and sight linesthrough the parkimprovedOverall tree health is varied. 1.1.1 Undertake additional tree plantings /interplantings to progressively replace existingtrees for the futureIn areas of tree shade on slopes and of poor qualitysoil, erosion and bare areas have developedThe natural characteristics of the park – grass, openspace, size and trees are major attractions for thecommunityThe area now occupied by Enmore Park wasthought to have contained a mixture of nativevegetation types. None of the original vegetationremains.Poor soil quality and compaction in some areas isaffecting grass and tree condition and developmentMinimal information available specific to the parksiteThe significance of the park as the first to park to beestablished within the Marrickville Municipality ispoorly recognisedThe significance of former park elements such asthe central feature (water feature and bandstand) tothe structure of the parkThe park is bounded by roads to all four sides withEnmore Road (busy collector road) to the mainfrontageVisual barriers (garden beds to path intersections)limit visual connection with access destinations andmay reduce security for night useThe pool enclosure partially screens some areaswithin the park and disrupts visual continuity ofspaces1.1.2 Review potential ground surface conditionsunder trees (eg. stabilised gravel, mulch) toproblem areas1.1.3 Grassed open space with related shade treeplanting to be conserved / enhanced as majorpark elements1.2.1 Review potential for interpretation of vegetationin the park that were present prior todevelopment of the area1.3.1 Undertake soil improvement works to keyareas in particular the northern open grassedarea2.1.1 Undertake consultation and investigations todevelop a programme of themes relevant forinterpretation of Aboriginal heritage of the area2.2.1 Interpret the park/site history in development ofplanning and management strategies to assistusers in understanding heritage2.2.2 Review potential for reinstatement of centralfeature to interpret former park theme3.1.1 Conserve vegetated boundary to all frontagesacting as buffer to adjoining uses3.2.1 Establish sight lines along access routes thatreinforce legibility and enhance safety includingavoiding use of understorey planting3.2.2 Review opportunities to enhance visual linksbetween park spacesHHHMNew plantings should respond to locations asindicated on Concept MasterplanSuccessful planting andestablishment of treesMinimise long termimpact of treesenescenceConsolidate areas of gravel / or mulch to Reduction in bareprovide stronger visual character and enhance grassed areasfunctionPark improvement masterplan retains existingcharacter of trees and open grass areas andextends where possible (eg. existing playspace to southern area)Integrate native tree canopy to appropriatelocations (eg. pool perimeter)Integrate native canopy tree planting tograssed terraceRetention of existing parkcharacterEffective interpretation ofhistorical park featuresVisual assessment /photographsVisual assessment /photographsReview of existing parkcharacter and proposedimprovements planPlans for parkimprovement works,implementation of worksH N/A Soil condition improved Noticeable improvementin drainage issues andgrass coverHMMHHHIntegrate interpretation and themes into designdevelopment and interpretational elementsIntegrate heritage interpretation into designdevelopment and specific interpretationelements such as artworks and signageIntegrate reinstatement of water feature orinterpretation of the central feature in designdevelopmentPark improvements to maintain boundary treeplanting and interplant where requiredPark improvement works to include removal ofgarden beds to path intersectionsProvide visual links between internal parkspaces to improve safety and visual amenityInterpretation of localarea history by parkusersInterpretation of localarea history by parkusersAs aboveNo park development tocompromise boundaryplanting visual characterInternal park viewsimproved for user safetyand visual amenityAs aboveVisual assessment,community/visitorcommentsVisual assessment,community/visitorcommentsAs aboveVisual assessmentProposed improvementworks, visualassessment, communitycommentsAs above49 Marrickville CouncilOctober 2012