Drouin Recreation Plan

Drouin Recreation Plan

Progress Report

September 2018

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................. 3

2. Facilities Plan .............................................................................. 4

Drouin Township 4

Bellbird Park (includes Indoor Stadium Concept Plan) 6

Drouin Recreation Reserve 12

Balmoral Park 15

3. Financial and Implementation Plan............................................ 18

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1. Introduction

The Drouin Recreation Plan was developed to provide a policy position and clear direction for the provision of sport and recreation facilities and opportunities for the Drouin township to the year 2030. This Plan was adopted by Council on 12 August 2009. During 2013/2014, Council undertook a review of recreation masterplans, with the amended document being adopted by Council on 10 December 2014. The Recreation Strategy 2017-2027 contains the following recommendation “E9- Review all Recreation Reserve Master Plans every four (4) years to update outstanding recommendations and to ensure they are still relevant.” A review of these documents every four years coincides with the term of office for Councillors. A review mechanism also ensures they remain current and able to meet the changing needs and expectations of Council, clubs and the broader community. This document shows original masterplans for each site (2009), updated masterplan maps where appropriate (2014), discusses known current issues and provides a progress report on projects in the implementation plan. During 2018/2019, a review of recreation master plans will be undertaken with community and stakeholder consultation, assessment of merit of identified projects, prioritisation of projects and further consultation at the Draft stage. This plan considers the sport and recreation opportunities at Council reserves and schools within Drouin with a particular focus on sport and recreation facilities located at the following active reserves in Drouin:

• Bellbird Park

• Drouin Recreation Reserve

• Balmoral Park

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2. Facilities Plan

Drouin Township

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Bellbird Park (includes Indoor Stadium Concept Plan)

Master Plan Review Summary

Between 2009 and 2014, the following progress was made on the Plan:

• New synthetic sports facility with competition lighting

• Major upgrade of oval including drainage, irrigation, a sand-based surface and turf wicket

• New timber floor on court 2 of the Bellbird Park Stadium

• Drainage installed on both the senior and junior soccer fields

• Security lighting in car parks

• Feasibility assessment and construction specifications completed for irrigation of sports grounds with treated effluent from Gippsland Water sewerage treatment facility.

• Walking path link around the wetland

• Council purchased land at Lardner to develop a municipal equestrian facility, with the intent that the Drouin Pony Club and West Gippsland Adult Riders will relocate to this site.

• Ecological assessment of native vegetation

• Redevelopment of picnic/ BBQ and play facilities Between 2014 and 2018, the following progress has been made on the Plan:

• On 27 May 2015, Council resolved to rezone Lots 85 and 86 Blackwood Court and Lots 69 and 70 Forrest Street, Drouin to Public Park and Recreation Zone. These sites are now known as Blackwood Court Reserve and Forrest Street Reserve.

• The Drouin Pony Club and West Gippsland Adult Riders relocated to the new Baw Baw Equestrian Centre at Lardner.

• The soccer change rooms were refurbished to include female change, first aid room, umpires room and improved accessibility.

• New drainage and automatic irrigation systems were installed across all grass playing surfaces at Bellbird Park, utilising reclaimed water.

• New gate entrance and spectator area has been built to the east side of the synthetic facility.

• Cricket nets have been expanded to include four fully enclosed nets with retractable netting to provide a multi-purpose space and one public net.

• The Baw Baw Shire Indoor Stadium Feasibility Study was completed including an option for an additional two courts at Bellbird Park.

• A funding application is pending for the provision of match lights for both the senior and junior soccer pitches.

• Funding has been received to install new lighting to the oval to achieve training standard (50 lux), with the capacity to upgrade to 100 lux in the future. This project is to be delivered in the 2018-2019 financial year.

Current issues/ opportunities that we are aware of and will be subject to discussion as part of the 2018/2019 review include:

• Suggestion of fencing between soccer field and car park • A proposal by hockey and soccer for a new shared pavilion with views of both the

synthetic field and senior soccer pitch. Suggestion that this would include a

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function space (200 people) with flexible walls to accommodate two clubrooms or one larger space for functions, further 2 change rooms for hockey (at Rumble pavilion or other), two canteens/ kitchens/ pantries, internal and external toilets and a veranda with views.

• Proposed strategic facilities plan for hockey

The original and amended versions of the masterplan follow, along with plans for the Indoor Stadium.

Bellbird Park Master Plan Summary:

Hockey / Soccer Facility (Eastern Section)

• Soccer �eld 1 with sports �eld �oodlighting for training

• Hockey hybrid synthetic �eld 1 with sports �eld �oodlighting

• New multi purpose shared sports pavilion to service both soccer and

hockey.

• Remove the access road o� Lampard Road.

• Create access road to the Bellbird Park sporting precinct o� Settlement

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• Junior soccer �eld, natural grass.

• Retain/expand existing car park with security lighting to

accommodate requirements of soccer and hockey �elds. Retain trees

in the car park where possible with a priority for retaining signi�cant

trees

• Multi purpose �eld 1 to accommodate hockey competition and soccer

training / junior competition. Surface to be natural (or a low quality

synthetic) with a long term view to install a second hybrid sports �eld

and consideration for sports �eld lighting.

• Multi purpose �eld 2 the size of a soccer �eld to accommodate soccer

and hockey competition. Natural grass.

• Multi purpose �eld 3 the size of a hockey �eld to to accommodate

soccer and hockey. Natural grass.

• Appropriate sub drainage works to address the excessive water on the

sports �elds.

• Retain this built structure as a storage facility for hockey and soccer if

there is a use for it.

• Following botanist's report about signi!cance and condition of trees,

signi!cant trees and maximum vegetation will be retained wherever

possible. Also recommend increased planting right across this portion

of Bellbird Park.

• Consideration of minor play/picnic opportunities for hockey and soccer

families to complement the district level playground and facilities in a

central location of Bellbird Park.

• Indicate continuous and increased landscape bu"er along Lampard

Road.

Sports Field / Indoor Stadium (Western section)

• Additional car parking with security lighting.

• Security car parking lighting.

• Developments and improvements to the Indoor Stadium as per the

Bellbird Park Indoor Stadium Concept Plan.

• Consider the recommendations from the Bellbird Park Water

Conservation Feasibility Study.

• Extend the vegetation to create a link and connection. Investigate

potential for vegetation o�set planting.

• Establish a path network throughout Bellbird Park including the

vegetation area.

• Retain equestrian facilities at Bellbird Park until the future site for the

Drouin Pony Club, Warragul Pony Club and other equestrian activities

is determined.

• Convert the site occupied by the Drouin Pony Club to open space area

with appropriate landscaping and vegetation when the Club is

relocated to a new site (yet to be determined).

Existing Infrastructure

Proposed Infrastructure

Proposed Car Parking

Vehicle Access

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Pedestrian Paths

Proposed Sports Facility

Proposed Vegetation

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Green Open Space

Existing Equestrian Facility

Proposed Pond Expansion

Floodlighting

• Potential for future turf wicket should a demonstrated need be

identi�ed and subject to a sustainable water supply.

• Relocate and upgrade playground to district level with associated BBQ

and picnic facilities

• Investigation of the option to close Settlement Road at both ends of

Bellbird Park or create a shared space for local vehicles and pedestrians.

• Expanded pond area for 14,000 cubic metres storage - Stormwater

Harvesting - Direct Pond Extraction

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Drouin Recreation Reserve

Master Plan Summary

Between 2009 and 2014, the following recommendations were implemented:

▪ Redevelopment of netball courts 1 and 2 including new lighting and shelters

▪ New pavilion for football and netball change rooms, canteen, gym and public toilets. Old buildings have been demolished.

▪ Oval irrigation system and minor drainage and resurfacing works

▪ New BBQ rotunda

▪ Pedestrian path links including the Path of Achievement

▪ Electronic scoreboard

Between 2014 and 2018, the following progress has been made on the Plan:

▪ A water fountain has been added to the rotunda ▪ Oval lighting was upgraded to match standard (100 lux) ▪ Funding has been received to upgrade netball courts 3-6 ▪ Old cricket nets have been decommissioned with space now available for parking

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• Future review of the use of this stadium to maximise

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• Existing netball courts to be extended to comply with

Netball Australia requirements.

• Proposed car park

• Pedestrian access to the reserve from Victoria Street

• Playground to remain in current location.

• Pedestrian and vehicle access should be via a lockable

gate to enable access control. Vehicle access road to

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• Existing buildings to be replaced with a single building

• Existing cricket nets

• Retain public open space and allow informal overflow

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• Relocate fence

• Scoreboard - use this facility for storage or remove

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Balmoral Park

Master Plan Summary

Between 2009 and 2014, the following progress was made on the Plan: ▪ The two asphalt tennis courts were redeveloped with a plexipave surface ▪ New fencing for four courts (courts 5-8) ▪ Renewed synthetic surface on four courts ▪ All courts now lit, with new lighting for courts 1-4 ▪ Funding for renewal of the remaining two synthetic courts was announced in

November 2014. ▪ In 2014, the Drouin Tennis Club participated in an independent assessment of a

potential multi-sport club (bowling, golf and tennis) to operate out of the golf club site in Drouin.

Between 2014 and 2018, the following progress has been made on the Plan:

▪ Courts 3 and 4 have been renewed ▪ Lighting on courts 5-8 has been upgraded to meet competition standard ▪ New fencing for remaining courts 1-4

Current issues/ opportunities that we are aware of and will be subject to discussion as part of the 2018/2019 review include:

▪ Preliminary designs for a pavilion refurbishment to include an accessible toilet, kitchen/ canteen upgrade, increased clubroom space, an office and storage. Please refer to the design below.

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3. Financial and Implementation Plan

The implementation of the Drouin Recreation Plan will be dependent on available funding and the priorities of funding partners. This Plan is one of many recreation plans across the municipality and represents only a small section of Council’s total asset groups. In order to reduce the overall financial commitment required from Baw Baw Shire, external funding opportunities and contributions will be explored from all potential stakeholders including clubs / associations, developers, schools, Committees of Management, Government Departments and associated authorities. The financial commitments outlined below are indicative estimates only and may change following detailed design works. Cost escalations should be considered. The actions were prioritised as part of the 2014 consultation process into high, medium or low priority rankings. As part of the 2018 review, incomplete and any new projects will be scored and prioritised on a Shire-wide basis using the ‘Facility Prioritisation Assessment Framework’ from the Recreation Strategy 2017-2027. Projects have been colour coded indicating those actions that have been completed (green), in progress (orange) and not commenced (red).

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Actions

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Medium

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Indicative

Cost/ Comment

Bellbird Park

Eastern Section

Detailed design, including botanist and vegetation plan for Bellbird Park

Complete

Develop multi-purpose field – hybrid facility with floodlighting (masterplan ref no. 2)

Complete $902,137

Develop path network connecting sporting fields, car park and new pavilion

Complete

Redevelopment of casual picnic/BBQ and play facilities

Complete

Refurbish existing change room to add female change and disabled toilet

Complete $195,000

Replace soccer clubrooms $460,000

Provide connectivity between Reserve and Blackwood Court and Forrest/ Boronia Streets

✓ No longer required- zoned

PPRZ

Upgrade soccer field lights to meet training standard, with the capacity to upgrade to match lights in the future

✓ Funded to match standard for both

soccer pitches. To be delivered

in 18/19. Approx $420,000

Future expansion of existing car park as required to cater for growth

✓ $150,000

Retain multi-purpose fields in natural grass, with a long term view to install a hybrid surface and consideration of lighting

✓ -

Undertake sub drainage works to address the excessive water on sports fields

Complete

Move gate entrance and spectator area of synthetic facility to east

Complete $20,389

Update/ refurbish hockey pavilion to meet relevant sports standards, including social facilities

✓ $650,000

Undertake maintenance of vegetation ✓ Ongoing- operating budget

Sub Total $1,280,000

Western Section

Security lighting to existing car park Complete

Relocate and develop district playground with picnic and BBQ facilities

Complete

Extension of the path network Complete

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High

Medium

Low

Indicative

Cost/ Comment

Irrigation of oval Complete

Resurfacing of oval Complete $561,133

Future turf wicket on oval Complete $28,058

Purchase new land and relocate equestrian activities as per the Equestrian Strategy

Complete $602,000

Additional car parking with security lighting Complete $61,573

Implement recommendations from the Bellbird Park Water Conservation Feasibility Study

Complete $950,000

Upgrade oval lighting to training standard Funded- to be delivered in

18/19 $228,200

Convert the site occupied by equestrian to open space, which can cater for future growth and need for sporting fields if required

Complete

Future expansion of cricket net facilities Complete $174,000

Sub Total -

Stadium

Replace floor of Court 2 Complete $186,295

Investigate feasibility of further indoor sports courts Complete $49,600

Detailed design of Indoor Stadium Concept Plan ✓ $100,000

Stadium upgrade construction ✓ $2,000,000

Bellbird Park Stadium Upgrade $2,100,000

Total Bellbird Park Completed Works $4,563,180

Total Bellbird Park Outstanding Works $3,380,000

Drouin Recreation Reserve

Site preparation and demolition Complete

Netball courts (1 and 2) redevelopment

Complete $209,345

Oval irrigation

Complete $73,278

New pavilion

Complete $1,115,252

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Actions

High

Medium

Low

Indicative

Cost/ Comment

New pedestrian paths

Complete $62,304

Plaques for path of achievement Complete

New netball shelters and relocation of existing Complete

Relocation of mesh fencing and new fencing Complete

Gates- pedestrian and vehicular Complete

Scoreboard Complete

Oval surface upgrade, including drainage ✓ $435,000

Lighting upgrade to remaining 4 netball courts to match standard

✓ $70,000

Extend group of 4 existing netball courts to comply with Netball Victoria requirements and consider seating. Stage 1- Courts 3 & 4 Stage 2- Courts 5 & 6

Funded $600,000

Lighting upgrade to oval to training standard

Complete $151,542

Vehicle access road to be sealed and include drainage

✓ $400,000

Water fountain for rotunda Complete

Gravel overflow car park off Victoria Street with a defined in and out

✓ $75,000

Seal and line mark car park near netball and badminton

✓ $145,000

Decommission cricket nets

Complete with one new net constructed

$46,535

Total Drouin Recreation Reserve Completed Works

$2,258,256

Total Drouin Recreation Reserve Outstanding Works

$1,125,000

Balmoral Park

Replace tennis court fencing- courts 5-8

Complete $22,825

Upgrade two asphalt tennis courts to acrylic

Complete $27,992

Installation of floodlighting to remaining four tennis courts

Complete

$27,800

Replace tennis court surfaces at the end of their current life (courts 3 and 4)

Complete

$35,859

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Actions

High

Medium

Low

Indicative

Cost/ Comment

Replace and/ or repair tennis court fencing- courts 1-4

Complete

$22,000

Pavilion refurbishment ✓ $80,000

Upgrade lighting to courts 5-8 and ensure all meet competition standard

✓ $85,000

Total Balmoral Reserve Completed Works

$221,476

Total Balmoral Reserve Outstanding Works

$80,000

Total Drouin Recreation Plan Completed Works

$7,042,912

61%

Total Drouin Recreation Plan Outstanding Works

$4,585,000

39%

Legend

Project completed

Project commenced- refer to comments for detail

Project not started