Appendix B
Community Facilities
for Precinct D
The Community Development Plan (2011) recommends the following local facilities for
the future community within the structure plan area:
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Local active open space incorporating ‘kick-about’ areas and passive open space
A multipurpose community/sports facility
Walking, cycle and skate paths.
Communication
Precinct D Estimated Resident Population Profile
Project_______________________________Belmont Park Precinct D Detailed Area Plan
Project number____________________010784
Subject______________________________Community Facilities for Precinct D
To______________________________________Jutta Kober
Town of Victoria Park
Rochelle Lavery
Town of Victoria Park
Copy__________________________________Steven Tay
Golden Group
Martin Steens
DMG
Lyle Robertson
NS Projects
From__________________________________Scott Davies
Date___________________________________27/03/2015
Number of pages_______________7
Delivery_____________________________ Email
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The table below describes the estimated yield and dwelling mix for Precinct D. An
average person per dwelling ratio has been applied to extrapolate an estimated resident
population.
Dwelling Type
This communication is provided to inform the expected demand for community facilities
within Precinct D. It builds on the Community Development Plan (2011) prepared by
Creating Communities for the Belmont Park Racecourse Structure Plan and responds to
the requirement of the structure plan for additional reporting.
According to the structure plan, the projected demographic profile of the community at
full build-out is:
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Couples with no children in the 24-54 age group;
Over 55s
Professional workers in above average incomes
University students
Dwelling
Number
Estimated
People per
dwelling
0.9
1.8
1.8
2.1
Population
1 bedroom
18%
261
235
2 bedroom 1 bath
19%
270
486
2 bedroom 2 bath
58%
829
1,492
3 bedroom 2 bath
5%
70
147
Total
1,430
2,360
The estimated Precinct D population represents approximately 25% of the expected
total resident population of Belmont Park.
Note: ABS 2011 figures show an average of 2 people per dwelling in Burswood, however that includes three and four
bedroom dwellings within the mix.
The following graph describes an extrapolation of the expected TOD age profile based on
Burswood and East Perth population profiles and the assumptions of the Community
Development Plan 2011.
Precinct D Estimated Age Profile
85 years and over
The structure plan projects around 4,272 new dwellings across all precincts (Creating
Communities, 2011). Based on an average 1.9 people per dwellingi, the resident
population would be 8,117 people.
75-79 years
65-69 years
55-59 years
The Community Development Plan identifies that existing district level facilities have
capacity to meet the needs of the new community.
45-49 years
The Community Development Plan identifies an under-provision for the following local
facilities:
25-29 years
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Mix
Indoor recreation facilities
Community meeting spaces
Activity spaces
Facilities targeted to over 55s and young professionals.
35-39 years
15-19 years
5-9 years
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This shows the largest population cohorts being between 20 and 34 (young
professionals) and 50 and 64 (empty nesters and retirees). The required local facilities
across the Belmont Park project area are based on this estimated population profile.
Proposed Community Facilities
Figure 1 on the following page describes the intended distribution of community
facilities across the structure plan area. This is based on the Community Development
Plan 2011, the Concept Master Plan (Fosters and Partners 2011) and the Landscape
Strategy (Emerge, 2011), appended to the structure plan. The arrangement of
community facilities has been modified to reflect the proposed Precinct D urban
framework.
Proposed Grandstand Facilities
The Concept Master Plan prepared by Fosters and Partners, identifies a 9,100 sqm (GFA)
sport club within the Grandstand building. This includes a squash court, multi-purpose
court, swimming pool, changing rooms, spa, bar and restaurant and gym, large function
areas for race day observation, meeting and administration areas.
Figure 1: Community Facilities Distribution.
Community Facilities
The table below describes the intended community facilitiesii and how a proportional
mix can be accommodated in Precinct D. It is acknowledged that provision of some
facilities in Precinct D will be required on a temporary basis until permanently
accommodated in the redeveloped Grandstand building or in other precincts across
Belmont Park.
Identified Local Facility
Local active open space
incorporating:
 Kick-about areas
 Passive spaces
 Outdoor sports
courts
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Design Requirements
 Active open space
opportunities are being
planned within the
foreshore park to
maximise flexibility and
multi-use capacity.
These areas, located
along the western
foreshore, will be
designed to
accommodate a range
of informal sporting
activities such as half
basketball/netball
courts.
Precinct D Provision
 The size of the
foreshore and
intended high density
development for
Precinct D limit
opportunities for
active open space.
The approach taken
for the DAP is to be
consistent with the
structure plan, with
active kick-about areas
located in Precincts A
and B.
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Identified Local Facility
Design Requirements
 Fitness training
equipment aimed for
use by over 55s
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Multi-purpose
community facility
Integrate passive spaces
/ amenity such as
playground, barbecue
areas, shade and
benches.
Multi-purpose grass
spaces
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The marina precinct will
provide large recreation
decks associated with
high rise apartment
living including pools,
gardens, walking paths
and local fitness trails.
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This facility will be
delivered in the form of
the recreation / sports
club within the
expansion of the
Grandstand building.
The Grandstand
provides opportunity
for community
meetings, functions and
Precinct D Provision
 Fitness and training
equipment can be
placed in shared nodes
along the foreshore,
consistent with the
approach taken in
McCallum Park.
 Passive spaces are
proposed
incorporating a
playground, outdoor
barbecues and shaded
seating. This will
provide for community
and recreation needs
of the residents and
for visitors.
 The foreshore design
incorporates grassed
areas which can be
used for informal
gathering and light
exercise.
 An urban plaza is
proposed in Precinct
D, responding to the
expected resident
demand for urbane
community
experiences. The
urban plaza can be
programmed for
community events,
used as a space for
organised light
exercise (such as
morning yoga) and
accommodate alfresco
dining.
 The expected resident
population in Precinct
D is not sufficient to
provide a temporary
sports facility,
particularly when the
intended community
amenities within each
building are taken into
account (each resident
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Identified Local Facility
Design Requirements
sporting groups. Office
accommodation will be
available to community
groups.
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Walking, cycle and skate
paths
Toilet and change room
facilities for both male
and female users will
form part of the
Grandstand building.
Golden Group will work
with Perth Racing to
examine use of the
grassed infield for
sporting and
community use outside
of winter race day
commitments.
A network of internal
jogging / walking and cycle
paths linking to the existing
extensive Burswood
Peninsula and foreshore
cycle and jogging / walking
system have been carefully
planned so enjoyment of
the river foreshore is
available.
Precinct D Provision
tower will contain
shared access to a
landscaped podium
deck with gym,
meeting rooms and
swimming pool).
 6.2.6 of the DAP
requires communal
open space within
each development. Up
to 1,500 sqm per lot
(including indoor
space) is to be
provided in the form
of outdoor areas,
indoor common
rooms, recreation
areas, gyms, theatre
rooms, common dining
or other rooms for use
by residents.
 The Detailed Area Plan
includes provision for
an upper promenade
at the foreshore edge,
allowing cycle and
pedestrian access
adjacent to the
buildings. A shared
path connects to a
boardwalk along the
river edge, which will
provide cycle and
pedestrian access
along the foreshore
and connecting to
future precincts.
Community Activation
Activation and use of community facilities and open space areas is not constant. Indeed,
upon as communities establish and develop, the use patterns of public space will change
and mature. Proactive management during early stages of development can help to
foster regular patterns of use that enable social engagement and engender connection
to place.
Guiding principles for community activation have been developed by Creating
Communities for Belmont Park.
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Leisure
Inner City
Innovation
Hub
City River Park
Edutainment
Aboriginal
Partnership
•
The leisure hub of the Burswood leisure precinct
•
A racing experience for all ages
•
Unsurpassed leisure amenity
•
Bringing international best practice to Perth
•
Environmental / sustainable design
•
Inner city convenience
•
Town centre management
•
Connectivity to the Perth metro area
•
Places to work, meet and mix
•
Managed community activities and events
•
Support for local clubs and associations
•
Premier waterfront amenity
•
A new Perth Swan River asset
•
High quality public open space and landscaping
•
Aboriginal heritage interpretation
•
A managed tourist experience
•
Swan River riverside walk
•
Racing Hall of Fame
•
Indigenous heritage of site celebrated
•
Interpretation of heritage
•
Training and employment opportunities
•
Economic generation
In addition to programming events, a social planning programme was prepared as part
of the structure plan to inform an approach to community development. This has been
adapted specific for Precinct D and based on the expected development staging.
Task
Trigger / Timing
Public art master plan
Prepared as a condition of subdivision
and implemented throughout the course
of development of Precinct D.
Temporary community facility
Provided within this first residential
building as identified by the DAP for
Precinct D.
Events programme implementation
To be commenced upon occupation of
the first building within Precinct D.
Three year community development
implementation plan containing:
To be prepared as a condition of
subdivision approval for Precinct D and
the plan to be approved prior to
clearance.
_plan of community development
initiatives
_community formation engagement
approach
Overall Trigger for Community Facilities
Part 1 of the Structure Plan identifies the trigger point for redevelopment of the
Grandstand building, which is to contain a community centre and associated sports
facilities:
Activation of Precinct D can also take advantage of the development of Perth Stadium
and redevelopment of the Belmont Park Train Station. Linkages to existing events
programming throughout the Town will also help to integrate the precinct into the
broader community.
An indicative events calendar (Appendix A) has been prepared to guide coordination of
activities during establishment phases of the project, familiarising new residents and the
broader community of the facilities available within the precinct.
The developer commits to commence construction, and complete in a continuous
construction contract thereafter, the additions to the existing Belmont Park grandstand
building (as illustrated in Foster + Partners Concept Plan Report) at the latest, when 50%
of the planned residential component of the Project is sold. The upgrading of the existing
grandstand building footprint is the separate responsibility of the WATC.
We trust the above information is sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Belmont
Park Racecourse Structure Plan.
i
The Community Development Plan 2011 identifies the future Belmont Park population profile to
be closest to that of East Perth, where according to the 2011 census, an average of 1.9 people
were accommodated in each dwelling.
ii
As proposed in the Community Development Plan 2011.
Precinct D Community Development Activation Framework
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EVENT
DETAIL
Australia Day
Australia Day in Perth is special, with the spectacular City of Perth Skyworks show. Belmont Park will provide
a spectacular vantage point for family, friends and neighbours to watch the fireworks with the City as a backdrop
JAN
Twilight Concerts
Town of Victoria Park hosts four open-air Twilight Concerts each year in January at Burswood Park,
featuring a variety of music genres for people of all ages
JAN
Boating/Sailing Lessons
Have a try boating/sailing lessons run by local boat club for people to come and learn some basic
boating/sailing skills and enjoy a sausage sizzle afterwards. Link in with the WA Water Ski Association events
Clean-Up Australia Day
Link in Belmont Park to the Clean-Up Australia Day (March annually) to be an activity centre/designated
meeting point for this part of the Swan River, educating local community about keeping the River pristine
MAR
Walk For A Cure
Fundraising for Juvenile Diabetes - currently 5.5km around the Swan River. Talk to organisers about extending
the Walk to go through, or re-route through, the Belmont Park redevelopment site (also applicable to John Hughes
“The Big Walk“ November 2011)
MAR
Get Hooked!
Family Community Fun Day
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUG
SEPT
FEB - MAR
OCT
NOV
DEC
OCT - NOV
Fishing lessons/fishing clinics through Recfishwest, engaging local residents and wider community.
Link with Perth Boat Show (August) as a venue on the River
APR - AUG
Annual celebration to mark the opening of the winter racing season - the theme allows access for tours
of the Racecourse and Racing Hall of Fame with a range of children’s activities, pony rides, food and
“Best Hat” competition
MAY
Race Day Drop Off-Pick Up
Belmont Park Racecourse Race Day foreshore drop-off and pick-up location for water-craft with
disembarking passengers
NAIDOC Week
Link in to celebrate NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) culture and
history. BBQ featuring bush tucker; run some workshops around the River foreshore (NAIDOC Week July 3-10)
Art Exhibition
Link in to Town of Victoria Park Art Awards (July/August each year). Work with local artists to run a
complementary exhibition/competition
Belmont Park Racecourse “Family Day”
One of the race days at Belmont Park is to be themed as a “Family Day” race meeting, with children’s activities, pony
rides, competition for best home-made ‘hats on the field’, for children to link the Racecourse to the wider surrounds
Pets in the Park Day
Annual walk organised for people to bring leashed pets along. Provide a range of stalls for giveaways
and selling goods
Cycling Event
Create an event to ride bikes in areas previously not open to the public. Have the cycle path added to the
Transport WA website (suggested bike routes)
Christmas & New Year’s Eve
The Festive Season is a special time to celebrate with family, friends and neighbours, and Belmont Park
will provide the perfect location on the Swan River foreshore for getting together
Movie By Burswood
A volunteer-run event held annually over the summer months, Movies By Burswood is an outdoor cinema
operating on the Swan River Foreshore in Burswood Park, screening a variety of movies to suit all age groups
Swan River Interpretative Centre,
incorporating Aboriginal Heritage Centre
Plan workshops around the Indigenous history and flora and fauna in the area: how to care for the environmental
foreshore; Living Riverine - understanding the riverine ecology, variety of plant species, fish, preservation
of the Swan River. Develop working groups from above and link in with other environmental groups locally.
Tree stewardshop workshop. Community garden. Interpretative walk
ALL YEAR ROUND
Market Days
Hold quarterly Market Days to include Spring Garden Magic (Farmers Market) and Seed Swap days,
encouraging people to grow their own fruit/vegies and learn more about what grows best in the local environment
ALL YEAR ROUND
River Cruise Boat Destination
Belmont Park to be a destination for cruise boats currently operating on the Swan River
ALL YEAR ROUND
Open Day/Fair
Engage retailers and businesses on-site to have an annual Open Day/Fair to introduce locals
to new businesses, providing giveaways, information and goods for sale
ALL YEAR ROUND
WINTER ONLY
JULY
AUG
AUG - SEPT
OCT
NOV
DEC
DEC - APR
LINKED EVENT
INDEPENDENT EVENT
ABORIGINAL PARTNERSHIP
EDUTAINMENT
CITY RIVER PARK
HUB
INNER CITY LIVING
LEISURE
BE L M ONT PA R K
R E D E VE L OPME NT
C A LE N DAR O F EVEN TS