City of
Greater
Geelong
Hume Reserve Master Plan
Final Report
November 2009
Hume Reserve Master Plan
City of Greater Geelong
Contents _____
1. Executive Summary................................................................................................ 3
2. Introduction.............................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Study Area ............................................................................................ 6
2.2 Project Purpose..................................................................................... 8
2.3 Planning Process .................................................................................. 8
2.4 Project Management Framework .......................................................... 9
2.5 Acknowledgements ............................................................................... 9
3. Site Context.............................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Demographic Profile and Projections .................................................... 9
3.1.1
Population ............................................................................... 10
3.1.1.1
3.1.2
Bell Park Profile ....................................................... 10
Implications for the Master Plan .............................................. 13
3.2 Existing Facilities and Description....................................................... 13
3.3 Local Area Planning Context............................................................... 16
4. Consultation Summary ........................................................................................16
5. Issues & Opportunities ........................................................................................17
6. Core Objectives and Vision for Hume Reserve ...............................................20
6.1 Hume Reserve Master Plan Core Objectives ..................................... 20
6.2 Hume Reserve Master Plan Vision ..................................................... 20
7. Draft Report Feedback .........................................................................................20
8. Master Plan ............................................................................................................21
9. Additional Recommendations ............................................................................27
9.1 Recycled Water ................................................................................... 27
9.2 Land Ownership and Control .............................................................. 28
9.3 Signage and Communication .............................................................. 29
9.4 North Geelong Secondary College ..................................................... 29
9.5 Responding to New Requests............................................................. 29
10. Implementation......................................................................................................30
10.1 Summary of Indicative Costs and Priorities ........................................ 30
10.2 Implementation.................................................................................... 30
10.3 Indicative Cost Details......................................................................... 30
10.4 Exclusions and Assumptions .............................................................. 33
10.5 Operational Costs ............................................................................... 33
11. Conclusions ...........................................................................................................34
Appendix 1: Community Survey ..............................................................................35
Appendix 2: Initial Consultation Results ................................................................38
Staff and Stakeholders ................................................................................ 38
11.1 Community Survey Results ................................................................. 40
Appendix 3: Issues and Opportunities Presentation............................................44
Appendix 4: Initial Issues and Opportunities Plan ................................................52
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1. Executive
Summary ______
Insight Leisure Planning has led a team of specialist planning consultants to develop
a Master Plan for Hume Reserve.
The aim of the Master Plan was to develop a plan that can be used to guide the future
development of the reserve having regard to user and community aspirations whilst
enhancing the appearance, appeal and functionality of the park.
Key objectives of the study included ensuring an appropriate balance between
sporting and informal infrastructure needs, improving opportunities for broad
community use and to address known traffic management issues (i.e. car parking).
The planning process involved a review of background material and the establishment
of formal reference groups to guide the planning process. These included:
Hume Reserve consists of two primary parcels of land totalling approximately7.4
hectares. Each parcel consists of two soccer pitches, pitch 1 and 2 are located on the
‘main’ parcel of land off Hume Reserve Court (which is off Thompsons Road). The
second parcel of land, further north, consists of pitch 3 and pitch 4. Pitch 3 has been
disused for the past two-three years due to its poor condition as a result of the
prolonged drought. Pitch 4 has never actually been used for competition soccer,
rather its primary function has been as a retarding basin and informal kick-about
space. Council’s Engineering Services have confirmed that ‘Pitch 4’ is required for
flood management and intend to improve its capacity as a retarding basin.
The research and consultation undertaken (including community surveys) confirmed a
number of consistent issues that needed to be addressed. These included:
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a)
Improve landscaping and vegetation throughout the park.
b)
Install and upgrade robust park furniture.
c)
Improve site access and circulation (particularly pedestrian).
d)
Acknowledge requirements for Pitch 4 to be used as a retarding basin – plan
infrastructure accordingly.
e)
Consider opportunities to improve the appeal of the reserve for informal
recreation.
f)
Consider infrastructure that will promote increased community use of the reserve
(using the area currently known as ‘Pitch 4’).
g)
Define and upgrade entrances to the reserve.
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h)
Consider options to improve linear connections, including safety, vegetation and
discourage motor bike access.
i)
Consider opportunities to improve the relationship between the two distinct
parcels of land.
j)
Explore options for additional car parking (e.g. formalise the existing gravel car
park).
k)
Consider options for water harvesting and reuse.
l)
Consider pavilion infrastructure development needs and opportunities, having
regard to Council’s likely budget capacity.
m) Hume Reserve is considered a local level soccer venue by CoGG (not regional).
Infrastructure should be appropriate to this classification; a synthetic soccer
surface is not supported.
Having regard to the issues and opportunities, the following five core objectives for
the Master Plan have been identified and confirmed via the consultation and research
undertaken to date. The core objectives are:
a)
Support the ongoing function of the reserve as an important local soccer venue.
b)
Increase opportunities for informal community use.
c)
Support community use of the Bocce facilities, recognising their importance in
facilitating social capital.
d)
Enhance the appearance and appeal of the reserve.
e)
Develop a plan that guides priorities for the staged development and
improvement of the reserve.
The core objectives have been considered in identifying the following vision for Hume
Reserve.
Hume Reserve will play an important role in servicing local community
needs, contributing to a strong sense of community connectedness, social
capital and general well being.
Hume Reserve will be reinforced as an important local level soccer facility in
the northern suburbs. Facilities and infrastructure will be developed and
maintained in order to support active sporting use (i.e. soccer), informal
recreation and general community use.
Section 8 outlines a number of ‘other’ recommendations for the reserve which are not
represented on the Master Plan illustration, these relate to:
Recycled water,
Land ownership and control,
Signage and communication, and
Responding to new requests.
Section 9 outlines the recommended implementation schedule and indicative capital
costs for the works identified in the Master Plan. The total cost of all works is
estimated at $3,286,700, inclusive of significant Engineering Infrastructure works
associated with the retarding basin and water reuse. ‘Mandatory’ items relate to
requirements under legislation or regulation, ‘critical’ items relate to risk, safety or
water sustainability. A breakdown of the overall priorities is as follows:
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Mandatory
=
Nil
Critical
=
$24,000
High
=
$320,000
Medium
=
$2,186,620
Low
=
$756,080
Total
=
$3,286,700
Implementation of the Master Plan will improve the overall amenity and functionality of
the reserve, including enhanced traffic management, safety and pedestrian
circulation.
The current and future needs of the sporting clubs have been considered whilst
allowing for improved facilities, amenities and infrastructure for informal community
use. Progressive implementation of the Master Plan will help achieve the overall
vision for the site, including reinforcing its role as an important local level soccer
facility and valued community open space.
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2. Introduction ___
The City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) commissioned the development of a Master
Plan for Hume Reserve which can be used to guide its future use and development.
The following extract from the original project brief outlines the background and
reasons for the project.
Hume Reserve is an active sports reserve located off Thompson Road, North
Geelong. The reserve is utilized by two Soccer clubs and informally by a Bocce
group. The reserve is the home ground for the Corio Cloverdale Soccer Club and the
Corio Northern Suburbs Soccer Club Inc. In addition to sporting clubs, the reserve is
used extensively for passive recreation and casual use by local schools. There are
two clubroom facilities, one with adjoining public amenities. The reserve is a highly
valued open space area and is well utilized by the broader community.
Council is always seeking opportunities to enhance formal sports reserves such as
Hume Reserve. This will be a key objective of the Hume Reserve Master Plan.
Council has received several requests over the last few years from tenant clubs at the
reserve to undertake a host of developments ranging from sports lighting, car park
extensions and pavilion extensions. The development of this plan seeks to balance
these requests with the need to maintain and enhance the reserve as an important
public open space resource for the broader Northern Geelong community.
A large amount of work should be concentrated on the flow of the reserve and the
access and egress issues.
Following a competitive tender process, the City appointed a consortium of specialist
consultants led by Insight Leisure Planning (in partnership with Fitzgerald Frisby
Landscape Architects and Mantric Architects) to develop a Master Plan for the site.
2.1 STUDY AREA
Hume Reserve is bordered by
Residential Housing,
Industrial Estate, and
North Geelong Secondary College.
The total area of the reserve is approximately 74,384m2 (7.4 hectares). An aerial
photograph of Hume Reserve and its surrounds is shown on the following page.
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Study Area: Hume Reserve, showing existing soccer pitches (#3) and
surrounding areas (residential, industrial and North Geelong Secondary College
– bottom of image).
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2.2 PROJECT PURPOSE
The original Project Brief outlined the key aim and objectives for the Master Plan,
these are summarised below:
Aim:
The aim of this project is to prepare a Master Plan for the future
development/improvement of Hume Reserve. The plan will need to ensure the longterm development aspirations of the tenant clubs, schools and local residents are
taken into consideration and the character of the reserve is enhanced.
Key Objectives include:
a)
Ensure an appropriate balance between sporting and informal use infrastructure
needs.
b)
Increase opportunities for community use.
c)
Enhance the amenity, appearance and functioning of the reserve.
d)
Address known issues including, traffic management, circulation (including
pedestrians), access, safety, relationship to surrounding areas and connections
to the reserve.
e)
To consult with those who have an interest in the park, so that the community
needs and views can be determined and accommodated where possible.
f)
To develop a plan that is user friendly, illustrative and incorporates specific plans,
graphics and written guidelines for the development of the park that are realistic
and within resource constraints.
2.3 PLANNING PROCESS
The planning process employed for this project has included the following key phases:
Phase 1 Situation Analysis – incorporating a review of background
information, site familiarisation, demographic analysis and identification of
key stakeholders.
Phase 2 Initial Consultation – including meetings or interviews with key
stakeholders, sporting clubs, Council, and the community via an on-line
survey, resident survey and public submissions.
Phase 3 Issues and Opportunities Summary – a Power Point presentation
including initial findings and preliminary directions was presented to the PCG,
PWG and PRG (refer to 2.4 below).
Phase 4 Draft Report and Master Plan – feedback on the Issues and
Opportunities Summary was considered prior to the development of the Draft
Master Plan which has been presented to the PCG, PWG and PRG, and
placed on public exhibition for a four-week period.
Phase 5 Final Report and Master Plan – the Draft Report and Master Plan
have been updated following consideration of feedback as a result of the
Public Exhibition period and a Final Report and Master Plan developed.
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2.4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
The development of the Master Plan has been overseen by three key reference
groups which met at various stages throughout the project, these were:
2.5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Insight Leisure Planning would like to acknowledge the input and direction provided
throughout this project by a number of key stakeholders and Council staff, including:
Kristyn Aquilina (Project Manager) and Stephen Parker (Coordinator
Recreation and Open Space).
Vince Leone – Bocce.
Tony Lombardo – Bocce.
Nedim Saiihovic – Corio Cloverdale Soccer Club.
Zoltan Luczo – Corio Soccer Club.
Mario Gregorio – Corio Soccer Club.
We would also like to acknowledge the advice and expertise provided by the other
members of our project team, specifically:
Fitzgerald Frisby Landscape Architects – Tim Fitzgerald and Kendall Monk.
Mantric Architecture – David Newstead.
3. Site Context ___
The following section provides an overview of the site context including population
characteristics of the area, existing site conditions/features and local area planning
context.
3.1 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE AND PROJECTIONS
Hume Reserve is located within the suburb of Bell Park. It is acknowledged that the
park may attract users from a broader area, however it is anticipated that the majority
of users will originate from the immediately surrounding suburb (i.e. Bell Park).
Hence, the following section provides an overview of key statistics for this area that
may be relevant for consideration in developing the Master Plan.
Source: The following extracts have been taken from
www.id.com.au/profile/Default.aspx?id=268 on 29.5.09.
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3.1.1 Population
The population of the City has grown from 173,000 in 1991 to nearly 194,000 in 2006,
with much of this growth between 1996 and 2006. Recent growth has been centred in
the fringe urban areas of Grovedale, Highton, St Albans Park, Wandana Heights and
Waurn Ponds and the outlying areas of Lara, Leopold and Ocean Grove.
Bell Park has also experienced population growth from 2001 to 2006, increasing from
4,245 to 4,606 respectively, an increase of 361 people. It is anticipated that the
population of the area will continue to grow associated with the emergence of new
housing supply and increasing residential densities.
The population of the broader catchment, potentially as far north as Lara, is also
expected to continue to experience strong population growth.
3.1.1.1
Bell Park Profile
Bell Park is an established residential area, with some industrial areas in the east.
Bell Park is bounded by Cowies Creek in the north, Thompson Road in the east, the
disused Fyansford railway line and Ballarat Road in the south and Anakie Road in the
west.
Settlement of the area dates from the mid 1800s. Growth was minimal until the postwar years. Significant development occurred from the 1950s. The population
declined slightly during the 1990s, and then increased slightly between 2001 and
2006, a result of new dwellings being added to the area.
Age Profile:
The major differences between the age structure of Bell Park and the City of Greater
Geelong were:
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a)
A larger percentage of 70 to 84 year olds (13.3% compared to 9.6%);
b)
A larger percentage of 25 to 34 year olds (14.0% compared to 12.3%);
c)
A smaller percentage of 35 to 49 year olds (18.9% compared to 21.1%), and;
d)
A smaller percentage of 5 to 11 year olds (7.6% compared to 9.2%).
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The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2001 and 2006 were in the
age groups:
70 to 84 (+149 persons), and
25 to 34 (+74 persons).
Country of Birth:
The major differences between the countries of birth of the population in Bell Park and
the City of Greater Geelong were:
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a)
A larger percentage of people born in Croatia (9.8% compared to 0.8%);
b)
A larger percentage of people born in Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
(3.1% compared to 0.6%);
c)
A larger percentage of people born in Italy (3.3% compared to 1.0%), and
d)
A smaller percentage of people born in United Kingdom (1.9% compared to
5.1%).
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Individual and Household Income:
Analysis of individual income levels in Bell Park in 2006 compared to the City of
Greater Geelong shows that there was a smaller proportion of persons earning a high
income (those earning $1,000 per week or more) but a larger proportion of low
income persons (those earning less than $400 per week).
Overall, 8.5% of the population earned a high income, and 52.9% earned a low
income, compared with 14.6% and 45.7% respectively for the City of Greater
Geelong.
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Analysis of household income levels in Bell Park in 2006 compared to the City of
Greater Geelong shows that there was a smaller proportion of high income
households (those earning $1,700 per week or more) but a larger proportion of low
income households (those earning less than $500 per week).
Overall, 9.9% of the households earned a high income, and 30.1% were low income
households, compared with 16.7% and 23.0% respectively for the City of Greater
Geelong.
3.1.2 Implications for the Master Plan
a)
Modest population growth is set to continue in Bell Park, along with growth in
surrounding suburbs, particularly to the north. This is likely to increase pressure
for access to the limited available public open space in the area, hence the role of
Hume Reserve in catering for formal sport (i.e. soccer) and informal recreation
will become increasingly important. The Master Plan will need to consider
opportunities to improve facilities, infrastructure and the appeal of the reserve to
cater for the anticipated increasing levels of demand.
b)
Bell Park is characterised by an older, established population, however there is
also a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 years compared to the City as a
whole. The emerging younger age profile possibly reflects recent new housing
establishments which may be attractive to young couples. Although the current
proportion of people aged 5-11 years is lower than the City average, this may
change over time associated with the introduction of young couples/families.
Hence it will be important for the Master Plan to cater for a range of activities that
are attractive to older and younger populations, including childrens play and
informal recreation. (The older population profile often play an important role in
caring for grand-children and therefore require access to appropriate facilities).
c)
The population of Bell Park is characterised by a high proportion of residents
born overseas, particularly Croatia, Yugoslavia and Italy. The reserve is already
extremely popular for Bocce and soccer and it is anticipated that this will
continue. The Master Plan will therefore need to enhance facilities and
infrastructure that cater for these activities where possible.
d)
There is high proportion of low income earners/households in Bell Park. The
Master Plan will therefore need to provide opportunities for no-cost informal
recreation opportunities.
3.2 EXISTING FACILITIES AND DESCRIPTION
Hume Reserve consists of two primary parcels of land totalling approximately7.4
hectares. Each parcel consists of two soccer pitches, pitch 1 and 2 are located on the
‘main’ parcel of land off Hume Reserve Court (which is off Thompsons Road). The
second parcel of land, further north, consists of pitch 3 and pitch 4. Pitch 3 has been
disused for the past two-three years due to its poor condition as a result of the
prolonged drought. Pitch 4 has never actually been used for competition soccer,
rather its primary function has been as a retarding basin and informal kick-about
space. Council’s Engineering Services have confirmed that ‘Pitch 4’ is required for
flood management and intend to improve its capacity as a retarding basin.
Pitch 1 and 2 are serviced by a building containing public toilets and a separate
building containing change rooms for soccer. The change room facility is old and
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requires significant improvement if it is to meet the contemporary needs of the two
soccer clubs.
The area adjacent to Pitch 1 and 2 also includes a formalised carpark, access road
and gravel (overflow) car park. An existing Bocce court is located adjacent to the
public toilets.
A separate building with frontage to Alicia Street is occupied by the Corio Cloverdale
Soccer Club which houses their social and community facility. This is considered an
important facility to the local ethnic communities and its role is broader than
supporting the local soccer club. The land and facility are owned by the Corio
Cloverdale Soccer Club however the City of Greater Geelong is Trustee for the site.
Access to the reserve is somewhat constricted and is characterised by elongated
linear connections through to Furner Street, Barton Street and access through to the
Secondary College. The reserve has very little street frontage and poor visual
access.
The vegetation character of the reserve is mixed, including a range of native species
and exotic fruit trees. Much of the vegetation has suffered from the prolonged
drought, there are no specimens of any great significance in terms of age, structure or
environmental value. However the existing vegetation does contribute to the overall
amenity and appeal of the reserve.
The Site Analysis Plan on the following page highlights the core facilities and results
from the initial site assessment.
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3.3 LOCAL AREA PLANNING CONTEXT
Hume Reserve is a Council owned reserve zoned Public Park and Recreation Zone
(PPRZ - green) under the Geelong Planning Scheme. There are no overlays evident
for the site.
The reserve is surrounded by a combination of Residential (pink), Industrial (brown)
and Business zoned land (purple). The North Geelong Secondary College is located
immediately south of Hume Reserve (i.e. bottom of image) in residential zoned land.
Study Area: Planning scheme image of the study area, showing Hume Reserve
(green), zoned as PPRZ.
The Master Plan will consider development and park improvement options that are
consistent with the current public park and recreation zoning and have regard to
placement of infrastructure respective to adjacent residential, commercial and
industrial properties.
4. Consultation
Summary ______
The project has involved extensive consultation with stakeholders, Council staff and
the community.
Appendix 2 provides a summary of key consultation results. The main consultation
tasks have included:
a)
Community on-line survey.
b)
Resident survey (approximately 558 distributed; only 21 returned, i.e. 4%).
c)
Public submissions.
d)
Submissions from existing users.
e)
Establishment of the Project Control Group, Project Working Group and Project
Reference Group (refer to Section 2.4). These groups have met on a minimum of
three occasions each in the lead up to this report.
f)
Follow-up site visits, telephone interviews or meetings as required.
g)
Public exhibition of the Draft Report/Plan and facilitation of a community
information session on site.
The consultation results have been used to inform the identification of critical issues
and major themes for consideration in the Master Plan. These are presented in the
following section.
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5. Issues &
Opportunities ___
The following section provides an overview of the main issues and opportunities that
were identified as a result of the background research and consultation undertaken to
date.
Appendix 3 includes a copy of the Issues and Opportunities Presentation that was
made to the Project Control Group, Working Group and Reference Group. The
presentation provides additional information in relation to the issues summarised
below.
The key issues identified for Hume Reserve that are to be addressed as part of the
Master Plan include:
General Open Space:
a)
Improve landscaping and vegetation throughout the park.
b)
Install and upgrade robust park furniture.
c)
Improve site access and circulation (particularly pedestrian).
d)
Acknowledge requirements for Pitch 4 to be used as a retarding basin – plan
infrastructure accordingly.
e)
Consider opportunities to improve the appeal of the reserve for informal
recreation.
f)
Consider infrastructure that will promote increased community use of the reserve
(using the area currently known as ‘Pitch 4’).
g)
Define and upgrade entrances to the reserve.
h)
Consider options to improve linear connections, including safety, vegetation and
discourage motor bike access.
i)
Consider opportunities to improve the relationship between the two distinct
parcels of land.
j)
Explore options for a path connection through to Separation Street (possibly
within the school or using existing street network).
k)
Explore options for additional car parking (e.g. formalise the existing gravel car
park).
l)
Consider options for water harvesting and reuse.
Bocce Facilities:
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a)
Consider infrastructure requests to improve the Bocce facilities. Bocce requests
include:
b)
Counter sink bolts and improve drainage,
c)
Install fence around perimeter,
d)
Establish a central walkway and viewing area – define two pitches.
e)
Provide roof cover over pitches
f)
Provide sheltered viewing area.
g)
Ideally like access to a social/meeting room (on site).
h)
Access to a small store room.
i)
Potential to light one pitch.
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Playing Fields:
a)
Hume reserve is considered a local level soccer venue by CoGG (not regional).
Infrastructure should be appropriate to this classification; a synthetic soccer
surface is not supported.
b)
Improve lighting to match standard on Pitch 1 or 2 (by Club).
c)
Consider fencing the playing fields to prevent motor bikes ruining turf surfaces
(i.e. Pitch 3).
d)
Improve fencing around Pitch 1 and 2 – i.e. install mesh, to prevent balls leaving
the playing area.
e)
Recommend nominating current Pitch 2 as the main ground given existing and
proposed lighting and pavilion development.
Pavilion Facilities:
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a)
Existing change rooms and Corio SC club room require upgrading (deficiencies
include a lack of female amenities, storage, kiosk, meeting room and social area).
b)
Consider opportunities to establish a single shared use pavilion, for use by all
clubs/groups.
c)
The Corio SC are likely to be reluctant to relinquish control of their existing facility
- there is an opportunity to establish a single shared use pavilion, demolish the
existing club rooms and open up this parcel of land to improve access to the
reserve, including car parking.
d)
The legal status of land ownership and asset control on the site occupied by the
Corio SC may require review by CoGG.
e)
The anticipated capital budget for a new pavilion will be a major driver in
determining the preferred location, size and nature of any new pavilion.
f)
A number of possible sites have been considered for the possible development of
a new pavilion building. The pros and cons of each option are presented on the
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6. Core Objectives
and Vision for
Hume Reserve _
The following section describes the core objectives and vision for the reserve, having
regard to the research results, consultation outcomes, issues, opportunities and
original project intent.
6.1 HUME RESERVE MASTER PLAN CORE OBJECTIVES
The following five core objectives for the Master Plan have been identified and
confirmed via the consultation and research undertaken to date. The core objectives
are:
a)
Support the ongoing function of the reserve as an important local soccer venue.
b)
Increase opportunities for informal community use.
c)
Support community use of the Bocce facilities, recognising their importance in
facilitating social capital.
d)
Enhance the appearance and appeal of the reserve.
e)
Develop a plan that guides priorities for the staged development and
improvement of the reserve.
6.2 HUME RESERVE MASTER PLAN VISION
Having regard to the core objectives as outlined above, the following vision for Hume
Reserve has been identified as a long-term aspiration for the park.
Hume Reserve will play an important role in servicing local community
needs, contributing to a strong sense of community connectedness, social
capital and general well being.
Hume Reserve will be reinforced as an important local level soccer facility in
the northern suburbs. Facilities and infrastructure will be developed and
maintained in order to support active sporting use (i.e. soccer), informal
recreation and general community use.
7. Draft Report
Feedback _____
As previously indicated, the initial draft report was presented to the PWG, PRG and
placed on public exhibition for a four-week period.
In addition, an informal community information session was staged on-site during the
public exhibition period, i.e. Wednesday 11th November, 2009.
A notice was distributed to all residents within an approximate 400m radius of the park
advising them of opportunities to view and comment on the draft report, as well as
inviting them to attend the community information session.
Ten people attended the information session throughout the three-hour drop-in period.
Overall, feedback was extremely positive, with all respondents expressing support for
the plan and encouraging Council to implement the recommended improvements.
The main issues raised in the feedback reinforced the objectives of the Master Plan
i.e. restrict motorbike access, improve community facilities, improve landscaping and
appeal, address litter/broken glass etc. A number of respondents expressed
concerns with the management of the existing Corio Cloverdale Soccer Club social
facility, in particular concern regarding impacts on residential amenity (i.e. noise, litter,
traffic).
Two written submissions were also received via email. The first submission was from
a near-by resident, which expressed views similar to those identified above,
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superficially:
“On the initial viewing of the plan, I am pleased. Looks like good results for
all users of the park. I really want to re-enforce the problems of motorbikes
and broken glass. I saw a note about the motorbikes and plans for bins.
Please do remember to make these two points must do items”.
The second submission was from the Corio Cloverdale Soccer Club, which confirmed
the club’s preference to remain in their existing facility, rather than sharing a potential
new multi-use pavilion. The club submission said:
“The club has not changed its view on the proposed new shared facility, and
wishes to decline the offer to transfer the club owned facility to council. As
previously stated the proposed facility is a lot smaller than our current facility,
which we are looking at extending because it does not meet our needs.”
Therefore, the final Master Plan (i.e. this report) has been altered from the draft
version to reflect the club preference to retain their existing facility, however the
Master Plan retains the option to develop a new multi-use pavilion incorporating new
change rooms as an initial stage and possible future stage to incorporate a social
room and meetings space for other reserve users/clubs or community groups.
Demand for such a facility will need to be monitored in the long term.
8. Master Plan
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The following Master Plan for Hume Reserve outlines the main facility and
infrastructure improvements that are likely to be needed to help achieve the vision
and address the core objectives for the site.
The Master Plan is presented in the following illustrations:
1.
Hume Reserve Master Plan.
2.
Hume Reserve Master Plan – Indicative Component Details.
3.
Hume Reserve Master Plan – Indicative Structure and Furniture Style Guide.
4.
Indicative Pavilion Design
5.
Indicative Pavilion Preferred Site Option
A description of the major Master Plan features is included on each plan.
The plans are provided on the following pages.
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Hume Reserve Master Plan – Indicative Component Details –page 22.
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Hume Reserve Master Plan – Indicative Structure and Furniture Style Guide – page
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9. Additional
Recommendations
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The following recommendations are made in addition to the actions outlined in the
Master Plan. The recommendations primarily relate to requirements for additional
planning, design or management and therefore have not been costed as part of the
Master Plan implementation.
9.1 RECYCLED WATER
An objective of the Master Plan was to improve the physical appearance, amenity and
appeal of the reserve. A range of improvement initiatives have been outlined which
will contribute to achieving this objective, however one of the most critical components
to improving the appeal (and use) of the reserve will be access to adequate water to
supply the irrigation needs of the park, including playing fields and landscaping.
There appears to be three possible options for Council to potentially access
alternative water sources.
Option
Description
What’s needed
Pros and Cons
1.
Deppeler
The City’s Environment Unit has indicated
The proposed system requires a pump and
Ready supply of stormwater from the
Park
preliminary in-principle support for accessing
pipe to supply the existing tanks. A 1500
lake.
water from existing storage in Deppeler Park
metre pipe would need to be laid within the
Potential issues with water availability
for use at Hume Reserve. It is understood that
road reserve. This pipe will need to cross the
and irrigation reliability over summer
reducing/controlling water levels in Deppeler
railway line (by underboring). The system
depending on the results of the
Park will help facilitate improved
would be similar to that implemented in
environmental assessment. Further
environmental outcomes for the water body,
Leopold to provide water to Memorial Park
modelling needs to be undertaken to
whilst potentially having the capacity to service
from the Gateway Sanctuary. The water
confirm reliability of supply.
Hume Reserve needs.
supply will need monitoring and possible
treatment for water quality issues such as e-
Potential issues with water quality
particularly e-coli.
coli. The proposal will require an
environmental assessment of the wetland and
an irrigation licence.
High cost of installing the pipe and
under-boring the railway line.
Permits and licences will need to be
obtained from Southern Rural Water
and the City to use the water and lay
the pipe.
2.
Roof
An alternative non-potable water source may
Diverting stormwater from the South west end
This system will only supply 2-3 ML of
Collection
also be available via harvesting rain water
of Hume Reserve Court will enable the
water per year so will not be enough for
from roof catchments in adjacent industrial
capture of water from the nearby industrial
all of the sports fields requirements.
properties.
precinct, generally the rainwater that falls on
The project will require engineering
roofs and concrete hard stand. The proposed
permission from the City of Greater
system requires a sump, pump and pipe (200
Geelong.
metres) to be installed. It also requires a large
tank (250 kL) to store the stormwater.
The project is relatively simple low cost.
The size of the catchment and tank
storage will limit the volume of water for
reuse.
3.
MAR
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Council’s Water Infrastructure Officer has
The proposed system requires infrastructure
Studies are currently being undertaken
indicated there may be potential to secure
to capture water from the nearby retarding
to determine the risks and costs
stormwater from the urban drainage scheme
basin (i.e. external to the reserve), filter the
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Option
Description
What’s needed
Pros and Cons
and use a Managed Aquifer Recharge
water and inject it into the aquifer below. The
scheme at the reserve. Permits and
(MAR) to store and supply the water to irrigate
water can then be stored seasonally in the
licences will need to be obtained from
the reserve.
aquifer until it is required for each irrigation
the Environment Protection Authority
Existing studies show that there is a suitable
season. It is expected a certain level of
and Southern Rural Water to enable the
volume of stormwater available to secure the
passive treatment will occur during the storage
City to operate the scheme.
supply of irrigation water for the reserve. The
period. Water will be extracted from the
proposed construction of the new drainage
aquifer during the irrigation season via a
scheme adjoining the reserve (by CoGG’s
groundwater pump, filtered and transferred via
Engineering Services) provides an opportunity
a supply line to the reserve. The supply line
to minimise construction costs by laying the
needs to connect to the existing tanks at the
supply line concurrently with the new drainage
reserve for the water to be used to irrigate the
line.
soccer fields.
At the time of writing this report, Council has been confirmed that it has received grant
funding to pursue the development of a Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) scheme to
supply the irrigation needs of Hume Reserve.
9.2 LAND OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL
The legal status of land ownership and asset control within the parcel of land
occupied by the Corio Cloverdale Soccer Club pavilion is not entirely clear. It is
recommended that this situation be reviewed with the intention of clarifying the
situation for all parties concerned including roles, responsibilities and public access
arrangements. CoGG should seek to ensure consistency with the management of
other public open space areas for which it is ultimately responsible.
Council’s Property Services Coordinator has provided the following information
following preliminary investigations regarding the two parcels of land at 24 Almana
Street, Bell Park (i.e. site occupied by the Corio Cloverdale Soccer Club).
There are two separate parcels of land in question, each having its own title
particulars. Both parcels are contained in the Residential 1 Zone and abut the
western boundary of what is known as Hume Reserve, Bell Park.
The copies of Titles for the properties note that the registered proprietor of the
properties is “The President, Councillors and Rate Payers of the Shire of Corio” being
the predecessor to the Greater Geelong City Council.
In addition, two Deeds exist in relation to the site:
1.
An undated Declaration of Trust which appears to have been made in 1965.
The Declaration essentially sets outs that Lot 68 on Plan of Subdivision 28033 was
purchased by Norman Haigh on 20 May, 1960 as trustee for the Corio Soccer Club
and that Lot 69 was purchased by Norman Haigh, Harold Pettij, Arnold Westphal and
Patrick James Paul Considine on 27 October, 1960 as trustees for the Corio Soccer
Club. The Declaration then conveys the two parcels of Land to Council (in its former
name prior to amalgamation) to be held on trust for the benefit of the Club. There is a
provision for the parcels of land to be transferred back to the Club at the Club’s cost
when requested by the Club.
2.
The second Deed appears to have been entered into by Council and the
Club as part of an arrangement where the Club requested Council to guarantee a loan
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advance made by the Bank of Melbourne (now Westpac Banking Corporation). By
way of summary, this Deed provided for the property to be forfeited to Council
absolutely (arguably by dissolution of the Declaration of Trust) in the event that the
Club did not meet its obligations under the loan advance made to it. This second
Deed was entered into in 1994 relating to a debt of $25,000.00. Presumably this has
been repaid (but will need to confirmed).
Based on the above, it appears that Council is the ‘mere legal vessel’ holding the
property. Whilst Council is the registered proprietor of the land, the true owner (i.e.
the beneficial owner) is the Club (which I believe is now known as the Corio-Geelong
United Soccer Club).
However, I have conducted some preliminary searches, one of which includes a copy
of the original Transfer of Land instrument for Lot 69. The Transfer is between
Horace Murray Lambell (not Norman Haigh, Harold Pettij, Arnold Westphal and
Patrick James Paul Considine who originally purchased the land as noted above) and
that the transfer is being made to Council in exchange for Council paying to Mr
Lambell an amount of £375.00. Ordinarily, a transfer arising from the formation of a
trust does not have money passing between the parties – the passing of money
indicates a commercial transaction rather than an equitable one (which is what the
formation of a trust is). The Transfer also says that Mr Lambell transfers “all his
estate and interest” in the land to Council. No mention is made of beneficial
ownership of the land by other parties (i.e. the Club). This does not appear to be
consistent with the concept of land being transferred to facilitate a trust arrangement.
More information should be sought to clarify exactly what the position is with regards
to the true legal and beneficial ownership of the land.
9.3 SIGNAGE AND COMMUNICATION
The Master Plan identifies opportunities for improved signage and establishment of a
significant entry feature/sign off Hume Reserve Court. Council’s Marketing and
Communications Department (i.e. graphic design team) may need to consider
appropriate design options for the main entry feature, however all other signage
(including at other entry points) should be consistent with CoGG’s general reserve
signage suite.
9.4 NORTH GEELONG SECONDARY COLLEGE
Preliminary discussions have been held with the Principal of the North Geelong
Secondary College as part of the consultation process for the Master Plan. Specific
community demand for use of school facilities (e.g. outdoor netball courts) has not
been identified as part of this planning process, however this may become evident in
the future. Department of Education practice, and discussions with the Principal, has
confirmed in-principle support for increasing community use of school facilities subject
to appropriate joint use agreements. Hence CoGG should monitor levels of demand
for community access to netball facilities (and other school assets) and engage in
joint-use discussions with the school if required at the appropriate time.
9.5 RESPONDING TO NEW REQUESTS
It is likely that CoGG will receive requests for new or additional infrastructure (or uses)
that have not been considered at the time of developing this Master Plan. Should this
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arise, development or usage requests should be assessed against their contribution
to, or consistency with the Aims and Objectives for Hume Reserve as outlined in
Section 6. Requests that are deemed to be in line with the aims and objectives for the
reserve, and are compatible with existing uses may be considered appropriate by
Council.
10. ______________ Impl
ementation ____
The following section provides an overview of the indicative capital costs to
implement each of the key improvement actions identified, and presents these
actions within an overall recommended implementation framework (i.e. priorities).
The priorities are as follows:
Mandatory (i.e. required by legislation or regulation).
Critical (i.e. relating to water use sustainability, risk mitigation or safety).
High
Medium
Low
Ongoing
10.1
10.2
SUMMARY OF INDICATIVE COSTS AND PRIORITIES
Mandatory
=
Nil
Critical
=
$24,000
High
=
$320,000
Medium
=
$2,186,620
Low
=
$756,080
Total
=
$3,286,700
IMPLEMENTATION
The Master Plan should be implemented sequentially in accordance with the identified
prioritisation. Individual projects should be considered as part of Council’s annual
budget and capital works deliberation process. Ultimately funding and timing of
implementation will be subject to Council’s financial capacity, competing demands,
partnership opportunities and external grants.
The Master Plan should be reviewed annually by Council staff in order to identify key
projects for consideration in Council’s budget process, with a more formal review
occurring every five years in consultation with clubs and key stakeholders to ensure
outstanding actions remain relevant and appropriate.
10.3
INDICATIVE COST DETAILS
The table on the following pages provides a detailed breakdown of the indicative costs
and description for each action.
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10.4
EXCLUSIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS
The following exclusions and assumptions have been made in determining the
indicative cost information:
a)
The indicative costs are provided for budget guidance purposes only, the cost of
individual projects may vary significantly depending on the construction method
used, materials, site conditions, engineering requirements and final designs.
b)
Prices do not include GST.
c)
No allowance has been made for professional fees (i.e. building and construction
drawings), these could add a further 10% to key individual projects.
d)
No allowance has been made for a project contingency, a minimum allowance of
5% of the total project cost is recommended.
e)
No allowance has been made for volunteer labour or in-kind support.
f)
No allowance has been made for the use of second hand or recycled materials.
g)
No allowance has been made for statutory planning costs or requirements. It is
assumed these will be borne by Council.
h)
Prices quoted are based on current rates, no allowance has been made for cost
escalations associated with time delays.
i)
No allowance has been made for service upgrades or improvements (i.e. power,
water).
10.5
OPERATIONAL COSTS
The Master Plan provides for the staged provision of new and improved facilities in
Hume Reserve. Council’s operational budgets will need to be reviewed as new and
improved assets are developed. As a guide, 1% - 3% of the total construction cost for
new projects is commonly allocated for annual maintenance requirements.
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11. Conclusions __
The Master Plan for Hume Reserve has been developed to guide the future
development and improvement of the reserve in order to more effectively address the
contemporary needs of existing user groups whist supporting and enhancing
opportunities for broad community enjoyment of the reserve.
The plan addresses the core objectives for the project, in particular improved traffic
management, safety, circulation and connections between the two parcels of land.
The plan also responds to community and stakeholder feedback, including a strong
desire to improve existing sporting infrastructure and enhance opportunities for broad
community use.
Progressive implementation of the Master Plan will help achieve the overall vision for
the site, including reinforcing its role as an important local level soccer facility and
valued community open space.
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Appendix 1:
Community Survey
A copy of the on-line survey is attached. Copies (558) of the on-line survey were also
distributed to near-by residents (i.e. generally within a 400m radius). Key survey
results are presented in Appendix 2.
Introduction
The City of Greater Geelong recently appointed specialist planning consultants Insight Leisure Planning to develop a
Master Plan for Hume Reserve, located off Thompson Road, Bell Park.
Hume Reserve is currently used primarily for soccer and bocce as well as providing a key open space link between
local schools and surrounding residential areas.
A number of key facilities in the reserve are reaching the end of their useful life and may require refurbishment or
possible replacement. The active sporting uses of the reserve will continue, however the master plan will also
consider possible opportunities to improve the appeal of the reserve for informal community use and additional
landscaping.
The City is keen to hear from members of the community in relation to this project. The following survey provides an
opportunity for comments, suggestions and input into this important planning project. The survey should take no more
than ten minutes to complete. All completed surveys will be considered in helping to determine the future direction
and priorities for the reserve.
Instructions
As per CoGG survey design.
Questions
Current Reserve Use:
1.
Are you currently a member of an existing club or group located in Hume
Reserve? If yes, please specify (tick box):
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2.
Corio Cloverdale Soccer Club
Corio Norlane Suburbs Soccer Club
Bocce group
Dog activities walking group
Other – specify:
What are your main reasons for visiting Hume Reserve? (Tick box, multiple
responses are OK, examples include…)
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I do not use Hume Reserve (go to Q4)
Personal health and fitness
To participate in formal sport (i.e. as part of a club)
To watch sport as a spectator
School activities
To attend an event
Casual play
Family recreation
As a short cut between destinations
To get to/from school
Other – please specify:
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3.
What are the main activities that you currently undertake at the reserve?
(Tick box, multiple responses are OK, examples include…)
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4.
Soccer
Bocce
Watching sport (spectator)
Walking or jogging
Walking the dog
Cycling
Family outing
Casual kick about
Picnic or BBQ
Other, please specify:
If you do not currently use Hume Reserve, why not? (Tick box, multiple
responses are OK, examples include…)
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
No time/not interested
The existing facilities do not interest me
The existing sports and activities do not interest me
Poor quality facilities
I don’t know what is available
I am not a member of any of the clubs
I don’t know how to join one of the clubs
I don’t feel welcome
I don’t feel safe in the reserve
I don’t live near the reserve
Other, please specify
Possible Opportunities for Improvement:
What do you like about Hume Reserve?
What don’t you like?
Do the current facilities and infrastructure available in the reserve meet your
needs? (Yes/No) If no, why not, please specify what should be changed or improved?
(e.g. Consider roads, access, car parking, paths, community facilities, club rooms, public toilets, park furniture,
lighting, landscaping etc).
Are there any specific facilities, infrastructure or features you would like to
see developed in the reserve which would make it more appealing for you or your family to use/visit the reserve?
Please specify.
What do you consider should be the top three priorities for improvement to
Hume Reserve?
a. ______________________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________________
c. ______________________________________________________________
Respondent Profile Information:
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Age group (e.g. under 15 years, 16-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66+)?
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Gender?
Place of residence – suburb required only.
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Appendix 2: Initial The table below provides an overview of the main themes and/or issues raised during
Consultation Results the various consultation activities undertaken, including a summary of the community
________________ survey results.
STAFF AND STAKEHOLDERS
Consultation
Group
Council Staff
Method
Workshop and
PWG (20/3)
meetings and
telephone
interviews.
Key Themes or Issues

The area occupied by pitch 4 is required for
water retardation, this could be an irregular
shape, or retain function as a soccer pitch.

Opportunities for use of this area for
informal recreation and landscape
improvements have been identified,
whilst maintaining water retardation
integrity.

Consider opportunities to enhance informal
recreation opportunities and general
landscape improvements (e.g. playground,
park furniture and features).

Opportunities identified for adaptive reuse of the area occupied by pitch 4.

There is minimal staff support for
development of a community garden.

This concept will not be pursued.

Consider ½ court basketball and ‘hit-up’ wall.

Identified on pitch 4.

Consider options for water harvesting and
reuse, including off the catchments provided
by near-by industrial roofs.

Opportunities for water storage and
reuse will be identified.

Consider requests from Bocce for facility
improvements, however improvements must
demonstrate cost/community benefits.

A range of improvements to Bocce
facilities have been supported.

Define and upgrade entrances to the reserve,
including at entrances to linear connections
(e.g. Furner Av).

Improvement opportunities identified.
Linear trails:
Upgrade review vegetation.
Consider security lighting.
Prevent motorbike access.

Possible improvement initiatives have
been identified.

Consider cost: benefit of possible (L-T)
purchase of house block at ‘squeeze point’
between two parcels of land.

Not supported, acquisition would
provide minimal benefit.

Consider opportunities to demolish existing
pavilion buildings in preference for a single
consolidated facility (shared use by all
groups).

Options for a single consolidated
pavilion are supported in the plan.

Provide sheltered viewing area for the Bocce
courts. Consider within the context of a single
consolidated facility.

Opportunities for spectator shelter have
been identified. Full enclosure or
roofing of the Bocce courts is not
supported.

Improve the central area between the two
parcels of land.

Improvement initiatives identified.

Consider cost: benefit of moving existing
water tanks underground.

Not considered necessary.

Explore options for bike path connections
through the school site to access Separation
Street.

An alternative connection has been
identified without reliance on access via
the school.

Proposed increasing housing density within
400m radius of Separation Street activity
centre will increase the population and
demand for formal and informal recreation.

The master plan provides a framework
for improved facilities which will
increase the capacity of the reserve to
cater for residents.

o
o
o
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Consultation
Group
Project
Reference
Group
(i.e. existing
clubs and user
groups).
Method
Workshop
(25/3) and
telephone
interviews.
Key Themes or Issues

Corio Soccer Club play in the FFV
competition, Corio Cloverdale play in the local
Geelong competition. The clubs are two
separate identities, however are trialling a
joint approach this calendar year.

The clubs currently share change room
facilities, however Corio SC maintains
separate/independent clubrooms.

It is foreseeable that the two clubs could
become one.

How Addressed

Noted. Shared use of facilities will be
encouraged.
Corio SC rooms require upgrading. In the
past Council and the club have both
contributed to the facility development.

Noted.

Corio Cloverdale currently use Pitch 3 and
access other Council building for social
gatherings as needed.

Noted.

Consider fencing the playing fields to prevent
motor bikes ruining turf.

Supported.

Asphalt and define the existing gravel car
park.

Included in the master plan.

Additional car parking is desirable if it can be
provided.

Supported.
Bocce requests:
Address safety concerns (i.e. counter sink
bolts, improve perimeter walls).
o
Improve pitch drainage.
o
Install a waist height mesh fence all round
the playing area, with access gates at
each end.
o
Reduce overall width to achieve a central
walkway and viewing/seating area
(approx. 2.5m wide), defined by fencing.
(Refer to Slovenia Club Bocce facility as
an example on Goldsworthy Road).
o
Tree litter can be an issue.
o
Consider shade sail or roof over the pitch
areas for shelter, weather protection and
prevent tree litter.
o
Ideally would like access to a social room
for gatherings and in the event of poor
weather.
o
Lighting one pitch would be beneficial.
o
Small store room also needed.
o
2 pitches are adequate, location is good,
access to toilets is good (but not always
open).

Refer to Section 5.

Development of Hume Reserve to be
considered as a local level soccer facility, not
regional.

3 pitches are considered adequate.
Synthetic pitches will not be considered.

A single shared use pavilion and clubroom
maybe worth considering.

Opportunities have been explored.

Flood lighting to match standard on pitch 1
may be required to help spread usage loads.

Improved lighting is identified in the
master plan.

There is a significant lack of facilities t support
female participation.

Improved facilities will be identified,
including priority for shared use and

o
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Consultation
Group
Method
Key Themes or Issues
How Addressed
female amenities and infrastructure.

Support itch 4 being converted to informal
community use, with added infrastructure
attractions.

Improvements identified in the master
plan.

Consider options for stormwater use or water
harvesting off industrial buildings.

Supported for further investigation.

Improving fencing (pitch 1&2) to prevent ball
entering the car park and roads (i.e. install
mesh).

Supported in the master plan.
Priorities:
Lighting pitch 1.
Amenity and change room improvements,
including females.
o
Upgrade/establish social clubrooms.
o
Address Bocce safety concerns.
o
Install mesh fencing at ends of pitch 1&2.

Supported in the master plan.
Requests:
Flood lights to match standard.
Upgrade change rooms.
Upgrade social club rooms, including
kitchen, kiosk and toilets.
o
Extension of security fencing around club
rooms to prevent break-ins.

The majority of actions have been
identified in the master plan.

o
o
Corio Soccer
Club
Submission –
Mario
Gregorio, Club
Committee
member.

o
o
o
11.1
COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
The following section provides a summary of the key results obtained from the OnLine Community Survey. Hard copies of the three separate survey were also
distributed to all households within an approximate 400 metre radius of the reserve. A
total of 21 completed surveys were received from these two sources. Key outcomes
from the completed surveys are presented below.
Q1. Are you a member of an existing club located in Hume Reserve?
No answer
#9
43%
No
#0
0%
Yes
#12
57%
Clubs nominated:
•
Bocce Group
#4
•
Corio Northern Suburbs Soccer Club
#8
Q2. What are your main reasons for visiting Hume Reserve?
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To watch sport
#13
25%
Personal health and fitness
#10
19%
Family recreation
#8
15%
Casual play
#6
12%
Short cut between destinations
#5
10%
To participate in formal sport
#5
10%
Attend an event
#5
10%
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Q3. What are the main activities that you currently undertake at the reserve?
Watching sport (spectator)
#10
20%
Walking or jogging
#8
16%
Soccer
#8
16%
Cycling
#6
12%
Casual kick around
#6
12%
Bocce
#5
10%
Walking the dog
#4
8%
Family outing
#3
6%
Picnic or BBQ
#1
2%
Total activities nominated
#51
Q4. If you do not currently use Hume Reserve, why not?
Don’t know what is available
#2
Not a member of the clubs
#1
I don’t feel safe in the reserve
#1
Total reasons
#4
Q5. What do you like about Hume Reserve?
Close to home
#8
33%
Open space
#4
17%
Good Bocce facilities
#3
12%
Easy access
#2
8%
Walking track
#2
Social/family atmosphere
#2
Safe and pleasant
#1
Trees
#1
Attracts bird life
#1
Total suggestions
#24
Q6.What don’t you like about Hume Reserve?
No play equipment (e.g. swing)
#4
22%
Lack of shade
#3
14%
Rubbish/litter
#2
9%
Motor bikes
#2
9%
Not very green (Drought conditions) #1
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No picnic area
#1
Lack shelter (Bocce)
#1
Dogs
#1
Lack of facilities
#1
Toilets not open
#1
Poor playing surface condition
#1
Total suggestions
#18
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Q7. Do current facilities and infrastructure meet your needs? If no, why not?
Yes
#7
54%
No
#6
46%
Reasons:
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Lack park furniture, including BBQ (x3).
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Install playground (x2)
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No club room/community facility (x2).
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Install additional rubbish bins.
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Block motorbikes.
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Install basketball court.
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Improve landscaping and trees.
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Improve fencing (stop balls hitting cars).
•
Upgrade existing pavilion facilities.
Q8. Are there any specific facilities, infrastructure or features you would like to
see developed in the reserve which would make it more appealing for you or
your family to use/visit the reserve?
Park furniture/seating
#4
21%
More trees/landscaping
#3
16%
Playground
#2
11%
Shade
#1
Lighting
#1
Café
#1
Dog litter bags
#1
Road access from north
#1
Community facilities
#1
Upgrade amenities
#1
Clubhouse
#1
Soccer pitch standard
#1
Fencing behind soccer goals
#1
Total
#19
Q9. What do you consider to be the top three priorities for improvement?
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More trees/landscaping
#3
10%
Park furniture/seating
#3
10%
Playground
#3
10%
Improve facilities
#3
10%
Maintain turf surfaces
#2
7%
Prevent motorbikes
#2
Clubrooms
#2
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More native plants
#1
Path connections
#1
Recycled water
#1
Remove graffiti
#1
Lighting
#1
Family play area
#1
Improvements to Bocce
#1
Shade structure
#1
Fencing at end of piitch1&2
#1
Improve access
#1
Canteen
#1
Total suggestions
#29
Q10. Age group?
Under 15 years
#0
0%
16-25 years
#1
5%
26-35 years
#2
10%
36-45 years
#7
35%
46-55 years
#3
15%
56+ years
#7
35%
Male
#14
67%
Female
#3
14%
Not stated
#4
19%
Bell Park
#13
65%
Bell Post Hill
#2
10%
Corio
#2
10%
Norlane
#1
Newtown
#1
Taylors Hill
#1
Q11. Gender?
Q12 Place of residence?
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Appendix 3: Issues
and Opportunities
Presentation _____
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A copy of the PowerPoint presentation that was delivered to the Project Control
Group, Project Working Group and Project Reference Group is attached. Feedback
on the presentation was used to help guide the development of the subsequent
Master Plan.
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Appendix 4: Initial
Issues and
Opportunities Plan
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A copy of the initial Issues and Opportunities Plan is attached, it should be noted that
this is not intended to represent a design solution, rather the drawing graphically
illustrates a number of the key issues and possible opportunities related to the site.
Feedback on the plan was used to help guide the development of the subsequent
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