phoenix park wetlands master plan · with ‘phoenix park wetlands’ signage. tree and shrub...

ENTRYEntry statement, combination

of stone and gabion walling with ‘Phoenix Park Wetlands’

signage/community notice board. Feature tree and shrub

planting. Extend themes to road edge. Limit vehicular access.

NATIVE EDUCATION GARDENArea to be designed and

developed with local community members.

RECREATION Open grassed area close to

tennis courts. Tree and shrub planting for shade and wind

break.

SKILLS ZONEOpen area to allow construction

and other activities associated with the wetlands. Close to

TAFE for easy access. Area may need to have a temporary fence

when heavy machinery etc. is being used.

FOCAL POINTOpportunity for signage, seating

and shelter structure

BOARDWALKBoardwalk to link focal areas and create intimate wetland

experience

FOCAL POINTOpportunity for signage, seating and shelter structure

BOARDWALKBoardwalk to extend from learning hub and access deeper water for research

LEARNING HUBOutdoor space for educational purposes. Combination of grass and hard paving. Gabion bench seating and shelter structure

Remove existing fence along school boundary and replace with open style fence to allow views through and increase passive surveillance

LOOK OUTOpportunity for signage, seating, bird watching facilities. Create new link to look out

Utilise and upgrade existing pathway around wetlands. Future re-alignment when new development occurs

Create new link over water to allow for path loop around northern wetland

BIRD WATCH TOWERUpgrade bird watch tower and provide access

SCULPTURE TRAILOpportunity to create sculpture trail at points around walking paths

Stip tree planting to create wind break and allow views through to wetland

SKILLS ZONE

LEARNING HUB

EDUCATION GARDEN

LOOK OUT

RECREATION AREA

CAR PARKCAR PARK

Small car park to service wetlands

Secondary entry point, check location following completion of new development

Create new link over water to allow for path loop around northern wetland

Potential vehicle and pedestrian access through rear of tennis

courts

ENTRYEntry statement, combination of stone and gabion walling with ‘Phoenix Park Wetlands’ signage. Tree and shrub planting. Discussions with leaseholders to create access through site off of Grey Terrace.

Strip tree planting to create wind break, reduce dust and allow views through to wetland

Retain vehicular access for maintenance purposes

ISLANDUse island as key planting project and bird sanctuary

Screen planting in sections along boundary, ensure access to

trotting track is retained

Information along main path for interest and education

Future commercial development site

Phoenix Park Wetlands Master Plan. Port Pirie Regional CouncilMay 2015

North Scale: 1:1250 at A1