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Armstrong Creek East Precinct District Sport Reserve Master Plan

Part B Background, Research and Consultation Findings April 2013

Contents page (word version only)

Introduction and Background3

Local and Regional Context7

Policy and Planning Context8

Sporting Context10

Stakeholder Consultation13

Site Analysis and Options17

Appendix 1: City of Greater Geelong Infrastructure Development Guidelines for a District Sports Reserve 22

Appendix 2: Warralily Buyer Survey Results23

Appendix 3: Shared Use Facility Benchmarking32

Appendix 4: CoGG and DEECD Draft Facility Development Principles34

Appendix 5: Project Budget 37

About this document

The Master Plan for the Armstrong Creek East Precinct District Sports Reserve is delivered in two parts.

Part A The Master Plan

Provides a summary of Master Plan objectives, planning and design principles, site plan and building concepts, and key recommendations and actions for delivery of proposed reserve infrastructure.

Part B Background, research and consultation findings

Provides a detailed project and local sporting context analysis, full document review, reserve location and site assessment, key stakeholder consultation program and findings, and all background information and research collected during the development of the Master Plan.

DRAFT Armstrong Creek East Precinct District Sports Reserve Master Plan

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INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND

Project Background and Context

The core purpose of the project was to prepare a detailed Master Plan for the East Precinct District Sports Reserve, located in the emerging area of Armstrong Creek in the City of Greater Geelong.

Armstrong Creek has been strategically planned to be an active, healthy community. It is one of the largest strategic planning projects ever undertaken by the City of Greater Geelong.

Armstrong Creek will be a master planned community that enables the early design and inclusion of key community facilities and infrastructure to sustain a future residential, commercial and industrial community. The vision for Armstrong Creek is a residential development that meets the highest standards of sustainable living.

Armstrong Creek will provide a comprehensive network of open space and recreation facilities that are planned within walking distance of homes and workplaces, linked by a network of trails and walking and cycling paths that contribute to forming a healthy community.

Substantial planning has already been undertaken to ensure the required sporting and community infrastructure will be achieved in line with urban development.

To compliment infrastructure planning, this Master Plan has been prepared to guide the provision and development of the East Precinct District Sports Reserve, the first sports reserve to be developed in Armstrong Creek.

Project Objectives

The key objectives of the Armstrong Creek East Precinct District Sports Reserve Master Plan are to:

Develop a strategic master plan that provides clear direction for the construction of sports infrastructure at the Reserve, taking into account population projections and residential lot densities.

Undertake holistic planning for the establishment of vibrant, safe and inclusive clubs and friendly settings for social interaction to help to build a stronger, resilient and more active community.

Consult with relevant stakeholders to ensure the Reserve caters for a range of active sport needs that will support the development of sport within the region.

Project Outcomes

The key outcomes of this Master Plan include:

To develop concept design plans and accurate cost estimates for the construction phase(s) of the Reserve.

To work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders, including state and local associations in the establishment of sports infrastructure within the Reserve.

To confirm funding availability and opportunities for Master Plan implementation and reserve development.

To contribute to the creation of a healthy, safe and socially connected community and the ongoing liveability of the Armstrong Creek community.

Create an effective interface with educational facilities to be developed opposite the Reserve.

Project Methodology

The Armstrong Creek East Precinct District Sports Reserve Master Plan was undertaken in three key stages. A summary of each of these stages is provided below.

STAGE 1

Establishment and Situational Analysis

STAGE 2

Draft Master Plan Development

STAGE 3

Presentation and Adoption

STAGE 1

Establishment and Situational Analysis

A project commencement meeting was undertaken with Council representatives to confirm the project scope, consultation methods, processes and timeline. A site inspection of the Armstrong Creek East Precinct and proposed location of the Reserve was completed, including neighbouring and adjacent land areas.

A detailed consultation program for the project was developed in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Control Group. For efficiency, the consultation program for the Master Plan was integrated with the process undertaken for the Sports Development Plan and involved key state, regional and local sporting groups and associations including AFL, netball, cricket, soccer, tennis and lawn bowls.

An analysis of projected local area demographic characteristics, buyer profiles and future participation and demographic projections have been undertaken. Sports specific facility guidelines for AFL, cricket, tennis, soccer and netball facilities and related activities were also reviewed to inform future planning.

STAGE 2

Draft Master Plan Development

A Site Conditions Plan was prepared to drive discussion and provide a point of reference during consultation meetings. A Background Report and Design Brief (Issues and Discussion Paper) was prepared detailing all research, consultation and key project findings.

A Draft Landscape Plan was prepared based on the research undertaken, City of Greater Geelong infrastructure guidelines and development requirements and consultation findings. A Draft Building Concept Design for a new amenities building at the Reserve was developed and presented to the Project Control Group for discussion and refinement.

STAGE 3

Presentation and Adoption

Feedback on the Draft Landscape Plan and Building Concept Design was provided by the Project Control Group and State Sporting Associations at a meeting in January 2013 and the documents refined and released for public consultation by the City of Greater Geelong in April 2013.

Connection to the Armstrong Creek Sports Development Plan

With substantial infrastructure planning already in place for Armstrong Creek, a Sports Development Plan was required to facilitate the establishment and sustainable delivery of sport for the emerging community.

In effect the Sports Development Plan identifies the best way(s) to make sport work and function within the defined infrastructure framework developed.

To achieve this, the Armstrong Creek Sports Development Plan:

Analyses best practice sports development models of growth area communities.

Provides a strategic approach for providing and delivering sport.

Facilitated collaboration between state, regional and local sporting associations and leagues.

Identifies how sport contributes to social, health and well-being outcomes.

The Sport Development Plan has been prepared to coincide with the development of the East Precinct District Sports Reserve Master Plan.

The Sports Development Plan provides linkages to the establishment and growth of sporting clubs at active Reserves across Armstrong Creek and will assist in guiding the future direction and outcomes for sporting clubs and user groups within the East Precinct District Sports Reserve.

Master Plan Consultation Summary

The following consultation process was undertaken with specific groups and individuals in the preparation of the Master Plan and in line with the Sports Development Plan consultation process.

Project inception and ongoing project meetings with the Project Control Group (PCG).

Individual meetings with State Sporting Organisation representatives from AFL Victoria, Cricket Victoria, Football Federation Victoria, Netball Victoria and Tennis Victoria (in December 2011).

Individual meetings with Vicsport, VicHealth, DEECD and Surf Coast Shire representatives.

Presentation and workshop with Project Reference Group (PRG) representatives from local and regional sports associations and leagues (in March 2012).

Conducted a Local Government Growth Area Sports Development Forum wit