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