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Barwon Heads Caravan Park Howard Harmer Oval Precinct Master Plan

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Prepared by:

Thompson Berrill Landscape Design in association with O'Brien Traffic P/L

January 2016

Date Revision Amendment

12.01.2016 Draft V2 For public review and comment

23.12.2015 Draft V1 For Barwon Coast Committee internal review only

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BARWON HEADS CARAVAN PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT REPORT PREPARED BY TBLD P/L JANUARY 2016

Table of contents Page No. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS GLOSSARY 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Study Area 2 1.2 Project objectives 2 1.3 Project process 3 2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS 3 2.1 Land ownership, management and overlays 3 2.2 Environmental values 4 2.3 Historical context 6 2.4 Access and circulation 6 2.5 Existing site infrastructure 14 2.6 Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club 14 2.7 Multi Purpose Facility 18 2.8 Howard Harmer Oval 21 2.9 Consultation 22 3.0 DRAFT PLANS 23 BHCP-01 - Existing Conditions Plan 24 BHCP-02 - Site Analysis Plan 25 BHCP-03 - Draft Master Plan (Plans 1 to 3) 26-28 4.0 IMPLEMENTATION 29 5.0 CONCLUSION 36 6.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY 37 INDEX OF FIGURES Figure 1. Existing Caravan Park 1 Figure 2. Study Area Aerial 2 Figure 3. Planning Scheme Zones 4 Figure 3. Heritage Overlays 4 Figure 5. Existing Vegetation 5 Figure 6. Existing vehicle access and circulation - Training nights 8 Figure 7 Existing vehicle access and circulation - Match days 8 Figure 8. Existing road pinch points 9 Figure 9 Existing parking arrangements 10 Figure 10. Existing pedestrian flow 11 Figure 11. Proposed changes to vehicle access and circulation 13 Figure 12. BHFNC Facilities Assessment 15 Figure 13. Netball court options diagram 17 Figure 14. AFL Preferred Facility Guidelines - Local Facility Area Schedule 19 APPENDICES Appendix 1 - Draft Consultation Report V1 Appendix 2 - O'Brian Traffic Report Appendix 3 - Relevant Background Document Review

BARWON HEADS CARAVAN PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT REPORT PREPARED BY TBLD P/L DECEMBER 2015

Acknowledgements The project is being guided by a Project Working Group made up of relevant Barwon Coast Committee of Management, Barwon Coast Caravan Park, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, and Barwon Heads Football Netball Club representatives including: Gary McPike Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM) Phil Emery Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM) Sandy Gatehouse Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM) Diane Moore Dept Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) John Paskas Park Manager Barwon Heads Caravan Park (BHCP) Glenn Ryan Staff Member (BHCP) Brett Lewis President. Barwon Heads Football Netball Club (BHFNC) Angie Spinks Secretary, BHFNC

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BARWON HEADS CARAVAN PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT REPORT PREPARED BY TBLD P/L JANUARY 2016 PAGE 1

Figure 1 – Existing Caravan Park

1.0 Introduction

Barwon Heads Caravan Park is located at the mouth of the Barwon River within the township of Barwon Heads. Barwon Heads is 95km south of Melbourne and 24km south of Geelong. The Barwon Coast includes a broad estuary system, fragile dunes and long beaches of high environmental and conservation value. The township was first developed in the late 1800’s, with community management of the Barwon Heads Park commencing in 1889 and continuing under current management of the Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM). Barwon Heads Park is bounded by Barwon River to the east, Bridge Road to the north, Ewing Blythe Drive to the west and The Bluff Marine National Park and conservation zone fronting Bass Strait to the south. The Barwon Heads Caravan Park contains approximately 440 sites, including cabins and beach houses, located on nine hectares of coastal crown land immediately adjacent to the foreshore. Over the years the range of recreational activities and facilities undertaken by the community at the park has increased and the park now provides all year round villa, caravan and camping accommodation. Refer Existing Conditions Plan BHCP-01.

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1.1 Study area

The study area for the Howard Harmer Oval Precinct Master Plan is defined by the red dashed line in Figures 1 and 2.

1.2 Project objectives The Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM) in partnership with the Barwon

Heads Football and Netball Club (BHFNC) has commissioned the master plan to guide the development and use of the oval precinct for the next 10 years.

The master plan will operate with the strategic frameworks provided by the existing overall

caravan park masterplan completed in 2010 and other key strategic documents including the Victoria Coastal Strategy, Barwon Heads Structure Plan, Best Practice Guidelines for

Howard Harmer Oval

Figure 2: Study Area Aerial

MPF

Tennis/ Netball Courts

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Managing Caravan and Camping Grounds on Crown Land and G21 and AFL Barwon Regional Strategy.

The master plan aims to provide a realistic and achievable program of works to accomplish the following objectives:

Provide recommendations for all passive and active recreational user groups that are balanced against the social, economic, heritage and environmental values of the Park.

Address the needs of the active sporting areas, including the football club, netball club and use of site facilities.

Complete an analysis of the existing sporting club facilities to accommodate existing use and sustainable future growth.

Assess accessibility, traffic management and car parking issues and provide recommendations.

Protect areas of environmental and cultural heritage sensitivity.

1.3 Project process

2.0 Existing conditions 2.1 Land ownership, management and overlays

SITE ASSESSMENT, ANALYSIS & INITIAL CONSULTATION

CONSIDERATION OF ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES

PREPARATION OF THE FINAL MASTER PLAN

CONSULTATION ON THE DRAFT MASTER PLAN

PREPARATION OF THE DRAFT MASTER PLAN

SEPT – OCT 2015 SITE WALK OVER AND WORKSHOPS REVIEW BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS

OCT - NOV 2015 REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE ISSUES & OPPORTUNITIES

FEB- MARCH 2016 REVIEW OF CONSULTATION OUTCOMES FINAL PLAN

DEC - FEB 2015 APPROVAL OF DRAFT FOR CONSULTATION PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE DRAFT PLAN

NOV - DEC 2015 DRAFT MASTER PLAN MEETINGS TO PRESENT THE DRAFT TO STAKEHOLDER REPRESENTATIVES

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2.1.1 Land ownership

The existing site is Crown Land owned by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) with Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM) as the delegated land manager under the Crown Land Reserves Act 1976.

2.1.2 Land Management

Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club (BHFNC) use of the oval, netball courts, Multi Purpose Facility (MPF) and other facilities is subject to lease and license agreements, extending from February to October inclusive. In the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme, the caravan park site is currently zoned Public Park and Recreation Zone (PPRZ), and a Heritage Overlay (HO) applies to the entire site.

2.1.3 Heritage Overlays The Barwon Heads Caravan Park is covered by an HO in the Geelong Planning Scheme. The heritage objectives of the HO are; To conserve and enhance heritage places of natural or cultural significance. To conserve and enhance those elements which contribute to the significance of heritage

places. To ensure that development does not adversely affect the significance of heritage places. To conserve specifically identified heritage places by allowing a use that would otherwise

be prohibited if this will demonstrably assist with the conservation of the significance of the heritage place.

HO1661 Barwon Heads Caravan Park is of Regional heritage significance with tree controls incl over the large Cypress on the east side of the oval. Signage also requires planning permission within in the overlay area. HO33 is a historic monument for the Earl of Charlemont Memorial Cairn and is listed as Local significance.

For further information refer Appendix 4 Review Relevant Background Documents

2.2 Environmental values 2.2.1 Flora

Figure 3. Planning Zones (CoGG Planning Scheme) Figure 4. Heritage Overlays (CoGG Planning Scheme)

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Figure 5 – Existing Vegetation (Source: Barwon Heads Caravan Park Master Plan 2010)

Barwon Heads Caravan Park is located within the Otway Plain bioregion characterised by 550-600mm annual rainfall and a naturally sandy geology over calcareous dune rock. The pre 1750 Ecological Vegetation Class (EVC) is EVC 858 – Coastal Alkaline Scrub The Park is typical of many high use activity zones in coastal areas in having its vegetation cover modified over time. The types of trees currently present reflect the cultural trends and preferences over the years. All types of vegetation in coastal areas play a role in reducing exposure to wind and sun, thereby increasing human amenity, as well as reducing the incidence of surface erosion. Therefore, any proposed changes to vegetation cover need to be well managed. The upper storey vegetation also plays a key role in the visual integration of the caravans, cabins and tents within the coastal foreshore setting, providing visual screening internally as well as from locations outside the Park. The existing Cypress tree adjacent to the oval is also protected under the HO1661 Barwon Park Heritage Overlay

Photo 1. Existing Moonah Photo 2. Existing Pine Tree

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2.2.2 Fauna There has not been a formal fauna assessment in Barwon Heads Caravan Park. The DSE

Field Guide to Coastal Moonah Woodland in Victoria notes that Moonah Woodlands provide habitat and food for many species of native animals and insects such bats, echidnas, ringtail possums, birds, beetles and spiders, all of which are found in the park.

2.3 Historical context

The Barwon Heads Caravan Park is located along the Barwon River estuary, the site would have been an ideal location for Aboriginal people to obtain food and water and many areas in Barwon Heads are of cultural and archeological significance. Within the Caravan Park over twenty shell midden and isolated artifact sites have been identified and registered with Aboriginal Affairs Victoria. In May 2009 the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council appointed the Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation as a Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP). The Wathaurung Corporation has cultural heritage responsibilities under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 over a region including Geelong, Ballarat, and the Bellarine Peninsula. This region encompasses all of the Crown land managed by Barwon Coast including the Barwon Heads Caravan Park. Under the provisions of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs) may need to be developed prior to commencing work, especially in areas of significant cultural heritage. There are records of Europeans settling on the Ocean Grove side of the Barwon River from around 1854, but settlement of the Barwon Heads side did not begin until the mid 1870’s when the area was used for fishing. In the 1890’s an influx of hunters started to visit Lake Connewarre for ducks and other native birds, which saw the small fishing village start to grow and by the 1920’s the township had more facilities including the Barwon Heads Golf Club. The bridge was constructed across the Barwon River linking Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove in 1927 and the area in close proximity to Geelong has been a popular beach side resort from this period.

All works within the park must comply with the following:

Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 Native Title Act 1993 Victorian Heritage Act 1995 (amended in 2008) Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and associated regulations Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Environment Protection Biodiversity and

Conservation Act 1999 and UNESCO world heritage legislation

2.4 Access and circulation 2.4.1 Vehicle access and circulation

Vehicular traffic in Barwon Heads is seasonal with higher volumes experienced during the peak holiday season and weekends. Access into the Caravan Park is clearly signed and visible from Ewing Blyth Drive, only caravan park residents’ vehicles are permitted access into the site from the main caravan park entry. Vehicle access to the oval precinct is from Bluff Road. There is no signage identifying the entry and the access takes visitors past the BCCM Depot and materials storage areas which contribute to a poor entry experience, especially for visitors who have not visited the site before. The existing unsealed road network to the oval from Bluff Road does not meet standards for two way traffic and there are several pinch points which impact on traffic congestion and safety. Informal parking arrangements for players, spectators and other users also contribute to traffic congestion and safety issues on busy training and match days.

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During training sessions and on game days the unsealed access road from Bluff Road is used frequently by parents picking up and dropping off at the MPF and netball courts. This creates additional traffic on the narrow through road and makes monitoring of car parking numbers within the precinct difficult on match days. The constant movement of vehicle traffic through the precinct also has negative effects on campers and caravan park visitors, especially those sites located in close proximity to the unsealed through road.

Photo 3. Caravan Park Entry Photo 4. Unsealed roadway adjacent to oval

Photo 5. Barwon Coast Works Depot

Photo 6: Access road in front of the MPF

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Figure 6 Existing vehicle access and circulation - Football/Netball Club Training Nights

Figure 7 Existing vehicle access and circulation - Football/Netball Club Match Days

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Photo 7 Pinch point adjacent to netball courts

A

Figure 8. Existing Road Pinch Points

A

B

C

Photo 8 Pinch point adjacent to MPF

B

Photo 9 Pinch point at the entry gate

C

There are a number of “pinch points” located along the access road. At these pinch points, two opposing vehicles are unable to pass leading to vehicle congestion. There is no signage or line marking indicating who has priority and the steep topography and poor sightlines also impact on safety within the road system.

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2.4.2 Existing car parking The car parking spaces are unmarked and car parking is generally informal, and there is no

definition of separate pedestrian access in these areas. The grassed areas around the oval perimeter of Howard Harmer Oval are also used as overflow parking with views directly onto the ground. On game days, parking exceeds capacity in the vicinity of the oval. As there is limited visibility of the oval from the access road (and there is no mechanism to prevent vehicles from entering if capacity is reached), traffic continues to enter the area which leads to informal parking and further congestion. Approximately 100-110 cars can be parked informally within the precinct, however many parking spots to not comply with AS2890 Off Street Car Parking standard and impact on vehicle and pedestrian safety as well as contribute to general congestion. A further 100-110 cars can be parked outside the precinct (outside the boom gate) in the grass overflow car parking areas along Bluff Road. O'Brien Traffic Pty Ltd completed assessment to assist in the planning and development of the Draft Master Plan - Refer Appendix 2.

Figure 9 Existing parking arrangements

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Figure 10 Existing pedestrian flow

Photo11 Existing Bluff Road over flow parking area

Photo 10 Existing over flow parking area adjacent to BCCM storage area

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2.4.3 Car parking and pedestrian access issues and opportunities Issues

Parking is unregulated and haphazard around the oval Poor sightlines along existing road adjacent to depot (currently used as two way). Poor landscape amenity at works depot and works storage area Poor directional signage for visitors to access the oval from potential turn around areas /

overflow car parks. Poor pedestrian connectivity at the Multi Purpose Facility (MPF) entry Poor pedestrian connection from the Disabled parking bay to the MPF entry Vehicle two way pinch point (between netball court and football oval) does not meet

standard. There is currently no signage to direct traffic to the sporting precinct from the main arterial

road network and no clear signage to indicate the exact location of the entrance on Bluff Road.

No specific traffic management parking/vehicle circulation/drop off for training sessions, game day, pre-season training, events, etc.

Parking spaces are not delineated and typically do not meet Australian Standards (or Planning Scheme) in terms of parking space and access aisle dimensions.

The parking area east of the netball courts is not formally provided for; parking arrangements can be poor (thereby leading to parking inefficiency).

Parking around the oval is not permitted south of the pine tree (on the eastern side of the oval) as this area is used for camping in peak season.

Opportunities Widen and asphalt the through road from Bluff Road to the MPF and netball courts

formalising two way access. Widen the narrow section at the Works Depot using low treated pine retaining walls and

install a new two way electronic access gate. Relocate existing ticket box adjacent to new entry gate and formalise the vehicle

turnaround area Review options for improved vehicle entry, egress, circulation, turn around, drop off

points, etc. Install brush fencing to improve visual amenity at the works depot and storage area. Install directional signage to BHFNC on Ewing Blyth Drive and Bluff Road with larger sign

and club logo above the new gate. Install directional signage to and from the overflow car park to the oval and MPF. Formalise negotiated one way access beside the netball court (priority to eastbound

traffic) with signage and bollards to improve pedestrian safety. Provide a dedicated pedestrian route from the car park areas to the oval with key

directional and orientation signage Reduce vehicle speeds near the multi-purpose facility and between the netball courts and

multi-purpose facility (using road humps or similar); Extend spectator parking to eastern side of oval. Allow cars to exit via Bluff Road on game days. Install speed humps and fencing to slow

and control vehicle traffic through the summer camping area. Relocate the existing Bluff Road boom gate to provide for restricted access to holiday villa Restrict vehicle re entry at Bluff Road using retractable metal spikes. Retain vehicle control to limit additional traffic into 12 month permit sites Extend the parking around the oval to increase the parking supply by approximately 18

spaces (see highlighted yellow oval in Figure 6); Provide delineation for the netball parking area to increase parking efficiency; An area east of the netball courts could be redesigned to provide a drop-off / pick – up

area (in the short – medium term). Refer Figure 6. Update the more formalised parking areas to accord with Australian Standards or

Planning Scheme.

Refer to the Draft Master Plan BHCP-03 Sheet 1of 3, for proposed precinct upgrade and improvements.

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A key objective of the draft maser plan is to improve traffic movement and management within the precinct. It is recommend is that the roadway is widened up to the netball courts to provide for two way traffic. On game days, once vehicles have passed the netball courts the roadway is a one way system and vehicles are to exit from the existing sealed roadway out onto Bluff Road. Bollards and fencing would be required to restrict vehicle parking within camping areas and metal retractable spikes or similar to be installed at the Bluff Road exit. Refer Figure 11 and refer the Draft Master Plan BHCP-03 Sheet 1of 3, for description of proposed works.

Photo 13 Exit road to Bluff Road Photo 12 Exit gate at Bluff Road

Figure 11 Proposed changes to vehicle access and circulation

No access past netball courts on training days/nights

One way only on Game Days with Exit only to Buff Road

New boom gate

No re entry at Bluff

One way traffic only past netball courts

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2.5 Existing site infrastructure 2.5.1 Informal recreation

The precinct provides a range of caravan park facilities and infrastructure for both formal and informal activities including; the Howard Harmer Oval, tennis/netball courts, small playground adjacent to the netball court, basketball half court, another more recent playground adjacent to camp kitchen and amenity blocks, a number of picnic tables and BBQs and amenity blocks scattered within the park.

2.5.2 Toilets

There are seven amenity blocks located in the overall caravan park for use by caravan park residents and visitors. There are three amenity blocks located within proximity to the oval precinct. Amenity Block T4 on the east side of the oval is open all year round. Amenity Block T6 on the south side of the oval is not open for use by the BHFNC or spectators. Amenity Block T9 on the north side of the netball courts has been recently opened for use by female netballers during game days.

2.6 Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club

The Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club's home ground is the Howard Harmer Reserve. The club was established in 1922 and competed in the Freshwater Creek District Football Association. In 1947 the club amalgamated with Ocean Grove and did not go it alone again until 1971 when Barwon Heads joined with eight other clubs to form the Bellarine Football League (BFL). The Seagulls have won senior football premierships in the Geelong District Football League (GDFL) in 1957 and in the BFL in 1972, 73, 74 as well as 1993. The club also has an extremely strong netball section, winning six A grade premierships from 1996 to 2003 and an impressive junior football program with approximately 180 kids participating in 8 teams during the 2014 season. The BNFNC is supported by a large number of passionate local supporters and also by many seasonal visitors to the town and caravan park, with numbers increasing every year.

Photo 14 Existing playground and 12 month permit sites adjacent to the netball courts

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2.6.1 Football and Netball facilities

The Preferred Facility Guidelines for State, Regional and Local Facilities August 2012 states that 'Local' facilities are designed to cater for local level competition including junior competitions within individual suburbs/townships/municipalities and are usually the ‘home’ of one seasonal club. Facilities and playing surfaces are to home and away competition standard only. As per the above description above the proposed future development and upgrade works recommend for the Barwon Heads Football Netball Club are targeted to the 'Local' level of sporting clubs. The G21 and AFL Barwon Regional Strategy identified a criteria and rating system for the current facility infrastructure and amenity conditions. Below is a summary of the current G21 facility rating for the Barwon Heads Football Netball Club. The rating total out of 100 for all facilities is 48, as detailed below; the second lowest of the 25 clubs in the City of Greater Geelong, where an average score is 64.16

In summary, generally the existing football club facilities and amenity are acceptable with opportunity for future improvements. The oval surface rated very poor (2 out of 15) and is a high priority resurfacing. The netball amenity rated as extremely poor (0 out of 10) and the main netball court are in need of upgrade as the courts do not meet current Netball Victoria standards. The netball facilities and amenity are also a high priority for upgrade.

2.6.2 Netball and Tennis Court Existing Conditions

The two existing courts are surfaced in asphalt and used for tennis by caravan park visitors over the summer and by the netball club for pre-season training and training and games during the netball winter season. The site is also physically constrained by the roadway, toilet block, playground and retaining wall in the north east corner. The existing netball courts do not meet Netball Victoria standards for run out space (3.05m) adjacent to the playing court, with pinch points at the north east and south east corners and southern boundary. While the majority of the run out space is in accordance with standards however there is no existing room for coaches, scorers, timekeepers, players, player's bags, etc which are set up and left within run out space between the fence and the playing court.

Main Pavilion

(out of 10)

Change

Rooms (out

of 10)

Sport

Lighting

Football

(out of 15)

Oval

Surface

(out of

15)

Oval

Amenities

(out of 15)

Sub Total

Football

Amenities

Barwon Heads

Football Club

8 6 10 2 8 34

Netball Amenities

(out of 10)

Main Netball

Court

(out of 15)

Sport Lighting

Netball

(out of 15)

Sub Total

Netball

Amenities

Barwon Heads Netball Club

0 4 10 14

Figure 12 BHFNC Facilities Assessment (G21 and AFL Barwon Regional Strategy)

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The Barwon Heads Netball Club is a popular club for local players with 17 teams providing a range of age groups and playing standards. The club currently manages and runs; - 3 Under 11's Teams - 3 Under 13's Teams - 3 Under 15's Teams - 2 Under 17's Teams - 1 Under 19's Teams - Seniors A, A Res, B, C and D grade Teams Parking at the courts is limited and is often very congested with continuous and often multiple pick up and drop offs throughout the day or training evenings.

2.6.3 Existing netball and tennis court issues and opportunities Issues

Current netball courts do not meet Netball Victoria standard sizes (for run off space); spectator viewing area is poor with inadequate space and facilities for scorers, umpires, players belonging, etc.

Review and investigate design options to provide; - sufficient run off space - improved undercover spectator area with tiered seating - coach and player boxes to both courts - increase storage capacity Poor BBQ area adjacent to the netball courts Open spaces (playground and half court) adjacent to the netball courts in poor condition Liaise with BCCM and BHCP to investigate opening of M toilets at the T9 amenity block

adjacent to courts Investigate options for long term future relocation of netball courts Improve overall netball area amenity, incl; spectator viewing area, undercover areas,

coaches boxes, scores/timekeepers station, club room and equipment storage facilities etc

Improve pinch point adjacent to existing roadway Opportunities

Improve overall netball area amenity, incl; administration, spectator viewing area, undercover areas, coaches boxes, scores/timekeepers station, club room and equipment storage facilities in accordance with Netball Victoria Guidelines.

Formalise parking to improve safety. Establish picnic and BBQ area. Provide improved pedestrian links to the MPF. Maintain visual and physical links to the oval and football club.

Photo 15. Game day - Court No.1 Photo Source: www.barwonheadsfnc.org.au

Photo 16 Southern side viewing area

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2.6.4 Netball court redevelopment options

A number of options were assessed for potential redevelopment of the netball courts. Refer Figure 10. Options are summarised as follows: Option 1 – Increase the existing court size to meet current Netball Victoria standards. This provides the most cost effective option as the majority of the existing court surface and fencing is retained and there is no need to relocate the light poles. Drop off and parking remains an issue along with pedestrian links to the MPF. Option 2 - Rotating the netball court orientation to improve clearance at the access road will require new fencing and light poles. The adjacent playground and half basketball court area will also be significantly reduced however parking efficiency would be improved. All four existing light poles would need to be relocated and other existing infrastructure such as the retaining walls would need to be adjusted at significant cost including potential sewer relocation in the north east corner. Option 3 - Relocation to the existing Barwon Coast Depot site was considered as it would improve connectivity between the netball courts and MPF and also reduce traffic volumes into the park for drop off. However the dimensions for the two courts, as well as the additional spectator viewing areas, administration areas and storage do not fit within the existing depot footprint without impacting on surrounding sensitive coastal vegetation and this option also requires relocation of depot facilities and would be the most expensive. Options 4 and 5 involve construction of new courts outside the park at existing overflow car park areas on Bluff Road. Both options reduce traffic within the caravan park precinct, improve drop off and pick up access and could allow expansion to a third court. However location of the courts outside the precinct breaks the important visual connection with the oval and MPF impacting on the important social connections between the football and netball club. The site is also very exposed to the prevailing winds and construction of additional infrastructure will impact on the interface to Bluff Road.

Figure 13 Netball Court Options

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Option 1, upgrade of the existing courts has been selected as the preferred arrangement. Refer Detail Plan 2 - Netball Court Redevelopment Plan.

2.7 Multi Purpose Facility

The Multi Purpose Facility (MPF) was built in 2012 and supports a range of social, community and sporting use by members of the Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club, Barwon Coast Committee, Caravan Park visitors and the local community. The building is set on two levels; the upper level provides a large kitchen and bar area, office, and female and disabled toilet facilities adjoining a large social room and undercover deck area with clear views out across the oval to the Barwon River Estuary and Port Phillip Heads beyond. The lower level provides for two male and one female change room with adjoining amenity facilities, umpires room, first aid and storage areas. There is a large undercover tiered spectator area (below the social room and upper deck). The site constraints including steep topography and limited room between the edge of the oval and through road led to some compromises in design and limited development of building access, pedestrian circulation and outdoor spectator areas around the building. Assessment of the MPF against current AFL Facilities Facility Requirements Guidelines indicates that the Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club and the single sporting club user meets or exceeds the majority of ‘Local’ facility requirements under the guidelines. Refer Figure 16. However the ground floor configuration for change rooms, amenities and storage are small and confined. The change rooms for both away team and umpires are below current AFL Preferred Facility Guidelines. There is only one female change room and restricted disabled access. There is limited access to public toilet facilities for spectators and no upstairs men's toilet facility. The steep player access ramps and terraces provide challenges to access for both spectators and players.

Photo 17. Game Day -MPF & Howard Harmer Oval Photo Source: www.burraminesouthbungle.com

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Photo 18. MPF viewing terraces viewing north

Figure 14. AFL Preferred Facility Guidelines - Local Facility Area Schedule

Facilities Local (m2)

Regional (m2)

MPF (m2)

Local Facility requirements

Social Room 100 150 137 √

Timekeeping 10 10 10 √

Office 15 20 15 √

First Aid 15 15 15 √

Kitchen/Bar 20 30 50 √

Storage 20 20 20 √

Third Umpire (Optional) 10 10 n/a n/a

Umpires Room 20-25 30-40 17 x

Utility 5 5 5 √

Public Toilets 25 35 16 x

Change Room 1 (M Home) 45-55 55-75 45 √

Amenity Room 1 (M Home) 25 25 25 √

Change Room 2 (M Away) 45-50 55-75 30 x

Amenity Room 2 (M Away) 25 25 20 x

Change Room 3 (F Home) 45-50 55-75 18 x

Amenity Room 3 (F Home) 25 25 22 x

Change Room 4 (F Away) 45-50 55-75 n/a n/a

Amenity Room (F Away) 25 25 n/a n/a

Massage Room (Optional) 10 15 n/a n/a

Doctors Room (Optional) 10 10 n/a n/a

Gymnasium (Optional) 20-25 25-30 n/a n/a

External Covered Area 50 75 143 √

Circulation Space 35 35 54 √

Total 525-555 670-725 800

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Villas, caravans and camp sites located near the oval and MPF are impacted on by BHFNC. Post game celebrations and other social functions and events held at the MPF by the BHFNC impact on other caravan park users. The elevated position of the MPF with its large outdoor social area means that any noise made from gatherings travels across the oval and across the caravan park.

Groups of patrons leaving the MPF after functions typically walk through the caravan park on route to the Barwon Heads Hotel and the town centre. This can create significant impact on the amenity for caravan park weekenders and visitors.

Development of a memorandum of understanding between the BHFNC and the BCCM and Caravan Park Management could consider the following opportunities: Development of an agreed events calendar To include football netball club games, training and events at the MPF. The aim being to ensure the caravan park management is aware of the upcoming events and can forewarn and advise residents and visitors clearly of potential impacts. The events calendar should be developed at least 6 months in advance to provide sufficient notice to potential visitors making advance bookings at the caravan park. Formally inviting caravan park weekenders and visitors to BHFNC events The opportunity to attend BHFNC games and events and functions at the MPF could be a significant value add and point of difference for Caravan park weekenders and visitors. However without a formal invitation to an event from the BHFNC it may be too daunting for many new weekenders and visitors to attend. Development of a written formal invite to correspond with the program of events for the year would encourage more residents and visitors to attend BHFNC events. The invites could be distributed when booking in and would provide the club an opportunity to expand membership and would reduce pressure on the caravan park to explain the activities of the BHFNC to first time visitors. The use of a formal written invite also provides a clear pathway between the event organizer and caravan park weekenders and visitors if events go beyond allocated times or if noise levels exceed acceptable and agreed limits.

Photo 19. MPF viewing terraces viewing south

Photo 20 Grass viewing mound

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2.8 Howard Harmer Oval

The Howard Harmer Oval is located in the centre of the caravan park and is the home ground for the Barwon Heads Football Club. The ground is used for senior football matches and training. The oval is often also used for informal ball games and the large well maintained open space area is an important resource for caravan park visitors. The AFL Facilities Facility Requirements Guidelines nominates that senior playing fields can be sized between 135 meters and 185 meters in length, and between 110 meters and 155 meters in width. The playing field boundary line should ensure adequate run-off from any perimeter fencing or potential obstacles. The preferred minimum distance for existing facilities is 5m for State League, 4m for Regional and 3m for Local level facilities, however where new ovals are to be constructed it is encouraged that the higher run-off distance (5m) is provided where possible. The Howard Harmer Oval is approximately 150m long and 110m wide and therefore meets current oval playing size requirements. The current playing field boundary line is set at 3.0m in line with requirements for minimum local facilities. The narrow width of the existing oval means if the boundary line is set to achieve the AFL preferred clearance of 4.0m the oval playing field will likely fall below the minimum width of 110m however there is no fence in front of the MPF so this cannot be accurately determined without survey. The planning for minor realignment of fencing is however recommended to ensure the ground continues to meet AFL playing field and boundary clearance requirements. Refer to the Draft Master Plan BHCP-01 Sheet 1 of 3 and Detail Plan 1 - Draft Multi Purpose Facility Detail Redevelopment Plan, for the proposed upgrade and improvement works to the MPF and oval with detailed notes.

2.8.1 Howard Harmer Oval issues and opportunities Issues

Oval surface in poor condition. Restricted oval width (right on AFL minimum) means boundary line clearance to fence is

limited to 3.0m right on local level minimum rather than AFL preferred 4.0m. No scoreboard on the east oval side visible from the MPF Lack of drainage No fencing between spectators and players in front of the MPF Low coach's boxes present a significant hazard for taller players. Lack of spectator access to toilet facilities.

Opportunities

Resurface the existing oval to improve drainage and existing surface for football.

Photo 21. Villa units near the MPF Photo 22 Existing water tanks

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Replace the boundary fence, realigning slightly to retain existing playing field size with AFL preferred clearances at 4.0m.

Replace existing coaches boxes using transparent ones to improve views to the oval. Install new goal kicking net to northern goal posts to reduce need to recover balls from

out on the busy through road. Investigate new electronic scoreboard for east side of oval. Open the T6 Amenities Block for use by spectators on the grass viewing area and east

side of the oval on match days only. Relocate and reuse existing water tanks at amenity blocks. Refer to the Draft Master Plan BHCP-01 Sheet 1 of 3 and Detail Plan 1 - Draft Multi Purpose Facility Detail Redevelopment Plan, for proposed upgrade and improvement works to the MPF and oval with detailed notes.

2.9 Consultation 2.9.1 Consultation at the Analysis Phase

As part of the master plan project, a Project Working Group was formed with representatives from Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM), Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning (DEWLP), Barwon Heads Caravan Park (BHCP) and the Barwon Heads Football Netball Club (BHFNC). A local community meeting was held on the 21 October 2015 where members of the community and caravan park tenants were invited to attend a meeting to discuss the sporting precinct and the master plan. Refer to the Consultation Report V1 in Appendix #1 for details of the values, issues and opportunities identified during the meeting which have been used to inform preparation of the draft master plan.

An information leaflet was prepared and distributed by BCCM to seek feedback from Caravan Park Users and the local Barwon Heads community to inform preparation of the Howard Harmer Oval Precinct Master Plan.

2.9.2 Consultation at the Draft Master Plan Review Stage

The draft Master Plan will be made available for public comment over the peak holiday period 24th December 2015 to 6th February 2016. The feedback received will be reviewed and considered by Barwon Coast Committee of Management and the Project Control Group, and used to inform amendments and changes to the Final Master Plan and Implementation Priorities where appropriate.

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3.0 Plans BHCP-01 Existing Conditions Plan BHCP-02 Site Analysis Plan BHCP-03 Draft Master Plan (Dwgs 1 to 3)

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4.0 Implementation The following section provides an overview of the indicative capital costs to implement each

of the key improvements and upgrade works identified, and presents these actions within an overall recommended implementation framework (i.e. priorities). Note all works are subject to funding and the success of external grant applications will inform the timing for delivery of works. .

Indicative priorities are as follows:

Very High (1-2 years)

High (3-5 years)

Medium (6-9 years)

Low (10+ years)

Ongoing

4.1 Summary of Indicative Costs and Priorities Indicative Cost Details The tables on the following pages provide a detailed breakdown of the indicative costs for

each action. Ongoing actions and maintenance costs are not included.

DRAFT MASTERPLAN WORKS SUMMARY TOTAL

VERY HIGH $159,175

HIGH $541,230

MEDIUM $627,900

LOW $206,000

ONGOING N/A

SUBTOTAL IMPLEMENTATION WORKS $1,534,305

Design Contingencies (10%) $153,431

Construction Contingencies (10%) $153,431

Construction Fees (10%) $153,431

Escalation to Tender (3%) $46,029

Escalation to Complete (2%) $30,686

TOTAL IMPLEMENTATION WORKS $2,071,313

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Exclusions and Assumptions The following exclusions and assumptions have been made in determining the indicative

preliminary opinion of probable cost information:

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.

Prices do not include GST

No allowance has been made for volunteer labour or in-kind support.

No allowance has been made for statutory planning costs or requirements.

No allowance has been made for service upgrades or improvements (i.e. power, water).

Operational Costs Where new facilities are completed operational budgets will need to be reviewed to

incorporate maintenance costs associated with new facilities. As a guide, 1% - 3% of the total construction cost for new projects is commonly allocated for annual maintenance requirements.

BARWON HEADS CARAVAN PARK MASTER PLAN - HARMER OVAL PRECINCTIMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE V2 Prepared by TBLD P/L for Barwon Coast CoM 23 December 2015 . Note preliminary cost estimates are for planning purposes only and subject to survey and detailed design.

Item Plan No. Action Description Amount Item Rate Cost PriorityRelated actions

Comments (For internal PWG discussion only)

1. NETBALL COURTS

1.1 24 Resurface existing netball courts with an acrylic overlay maintaining required clearances to playing area. 1,445 m2 $15 $21,675 Very High 1.2 and 1.3 Asphalt courts are in good condition. Assume acrylic overlay to be completed directly onto ex. asphalt after completion of minor court

expansion works refer 1.2 and 1.3.

Reline mark the netball and tennis courts 1 Item $2,500 Very High Line marking to be completed after court resurfacing

1.2 25 Reset existing fencing to match the existing retaining wall with min. 3.05m clearance to playing area. 10 lin.m $300 $3,000 Very High 1.1

Extend asphalt court surface to ex. retaining wall as base for new acrylic overlay. 10 m2 $200 $2,000 Very High

1.3 32Replace the entire southern boundary fence to achieve the required min. setback to the playing area. No fencing is needed at the spectator area or new admin building - infill to gaps between buildings only.

20 lin.m 150.00 $3,000 Very High 1.8 and 1.9

Extend asphalt court surface 600mm south as base for acrylic overlay. 25 m2 $200 $5,000 Very High 1.2

1.4 29Retain existing netball court fencing and lights on the west side. Cut wire to install new undercover scorer/player seating areas in the playground area while maintaining min 3.05m clearance to playing area.

1 Item $25,000 Very High 1.5 Assumes 3 independent standard steel shelters recessed into the play areas between existing posts and light poles to avoid the need to extend the court. If custom add $20K

1.5 30Reset existing play equipment to maintain required fall zone distance in accordance with Australian Standards. Retain existing informal spectator area for Court No. 1 within the playground.

1 Item $500 Very High 1.4 and 1.11 Assume minor relocation of existing spring toys (2) and recheck other equipment following confirmation of new netball shelter type andsetback. Min clearance of 2.5m will retain sufficient space for informal standing room/spectator areas to Court No.1

1.6 26Retain existing netball court fencing and lights to east side. Cut wire to install new undercover scorer/player seating areas while maintaining min 3.05m clearance to playing area.

1 Item $25,000 Very High 1.7 Assumes 3 independent standard steel shelters recessed into the existing half court basketball areas between existing posts and light poles to avoid the need to extend the court.

1.7 27 Reset existing basketball half court ring and continue use for in season overflow parking. 1 Item $1,500 Very High 1.6 Relocation of the existing ring approx 2m as needed to establish the under covering viewing areas behind the eastern fence. Assume

reuse of the existing ring/backboard and reline marking asphalt.

1.8 33 New netball club office and administration building with windows facing onto Court No. 2 and back toward to the football ground. 1 Item $70,000 Very High 1.3 Assume a nom. 8.0m x 4.0m refurbished modular site office with large viewing windows, office facilities, phone and lockable storage.

If custom building is req add $20K

1.9 32 Reset southern boundary fence and install new tiered undercover spectator area looking onto Court No. 1 1 Item $50,000 Medium 1.3 Existing undercover viewing area could be retained short term while new court side undercover viewing areas and admin building are

established.

1.10 31 Establish new BBQ and picnic area with picnic tables for both netball club and camping use. 1 Item $20,000 Medium 1.3

Formalise parking area and then establish the designated through route and pedestrian crossing point. Adjoining grass area to have tables and electric BBQ. Costs assume 3 phase power available at ex. amenity block. Longer term investigate a small shelter or extension to the proposed undercover tiered seating area.

1.11 28 Install new child proof gates to the existing toddler playground adjoining the netball courts. 2 No. $500 Medium 1.5 Fitting pool style gates to the existing fence openings will improve security given use by young children and proximity to the road.

1.12 1 Continue netball club use of the existing T9 amenities block female toilets. 1 Item N/C Ongoing The MPF is too far away to effectively provide female toilets for players and spectators. Use of facilities in the existing adjoining amenity block will continue to be required.

1.13 12 Retain vehicle control to limit additional traffic into 12 month permit sites 1 Item N/C Ongoing 12 month permit sites adjoining the netball courts on the west side will continue to need access to parking therefore netball club vehicle access/parking will need to be restricted back at the oval circuit road on match days. Assume continued use of flagging tape.

Subtotal Netball Courts $229,675

2. VEHICLE ACCESS AND PARKING

2.1 2 Widen and asphalt the through road from Bluff Road to the MPF and netball courts formalising two way access. Works to also include: 320 lin.m $148,480 High Assume full subgrade reconstruction to widened to 5.8m with allowance for trim and 50mm FCR top dress and 50mm Type N asphalt

across the full road width - allow $80/m2

2.2 14 Removal of vegetation near depot and MPF for clearances and sightlines. 1 Item $10,000 High 2.1 and 2.3 Assume NetGain Permit required cost includes assessment and offset for 1 unit.

2.3 3 Widen narrow section at the Works Depot using low T/Pine retaining walls. 1 Item $10,000 High 2.1 and 2.2 Assume relocation to one side only – height < 800mm. Road clearance needs to be 6.10m face to face given to AS2890.

North east corner of the fence has been compressed and the playing area and needs to be set back to achieve the required 3.05m clearance. Need to check sewer alignment prior to finalising fence post locations - could recover materials from other sections of fencing and allow for new posts only.

Fencing is only needed between the proposed new undercover spectator area and admin office building. Consider use of lower 1.2m high fencing and gates for mid court access and to retain some protection when used for tennis.

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43 Install concrete kerb and channel to front of MPF and steep road section. 150 lin.m $120 $18,000 High 2.1, 2.5 and 4.2 Allow for SM2 or B2 concrete K&C directly adjoining the MPF and north in the steep section of road to assist pedestrian safety, drainage and retention of bank adjacent to MPF.

Establish low retaining wall at pinch point incl relocation of powered site service box and protection bollards for fire service. 1 Item $20,000 High 2.1

Widening of the road to 5.8m will require a low retaining wall (or removal of vegetation) and rebattering of the slope to allow revegetation. Existing site power will need to be relocated along with protection/relocation of fire service. Provisional sum only subjectto detailed review.

2.5 35 Install vegetated stormwater infiltration system incl shallow excavation, minor rock stabilisation and planting. 1 Item $10,000 High 2.4

There is no existing underground drainage however sandy substrate provides good infiltration. Assume shallow excavation <500mm, rock stabilisation and planting at end of kerbs at steep section only to reduce nuisance flooding given increased runoff from asphalting of the through road.

2.6 2 Install timber vehicle control bollards with cable rope infill to new sealed sections of the through road to improve pedestrian safety. 1 Item $10,000 High 2.1 Assume 100x100 C/Pine with reflectors both sides to over 75% of installed bollards given evening use.

2.7 2 Install speed humps including signage and RRPMs to slow traffic past the MPF and netball courts. 5 Item $2,000 $10,000 High 2.1 and 2.4 Assume low Watts profile constructed with road sealing works. Increase costs to $3000 if done separately.

2.8 37 Road and disabled bay line marking to new sealed road and parking areas. 1 Item $2,500 High 2.1 Centre line and disabled bays/directional arrows only.

2.9 10 Relocate and replace existing entry gate near the Works Deport with two-way system located closer to Bluff Road. 1 Item $15,000 High 2.10, 2.14 and

8.1New two-way gate is needed due to high traffic volumes works after road widening. Relocate the existing gate one way boom gate to restrict access to the Villa accommodation area once the entry/exit system is established.

2.10 4 Relocate existing ticket box adjacent to new entry gate and turnaround area. 1 Item $1,000 High 2.1, 2.9 and 8.1 Move existing box closer to the control gate (and the oval) to allow car counting into the caravan park and increased surveillance of pedestrian entry from overflow parking areas. Works to be done in conjunction with signage improvements.

2.11 8 Formalise negotiated one way access beside the netball court (priority to eastbound traffic) with signage and bollards to improve pedestrian safety. 1 Item $2,500 High 2.6 and 2.12 Road sealing costs included at 2.1 and line marking at 2.8

2.12 17 Formalise unsealed parking bays and pedestrian crossing point to new oval circuit path adjacent to netball courts. 1 Item $5,000 High 2.1 4 unsealed parking bays including bollards. Negotiated one-way zone and waiting area to be completed as part of through road

works.

2.13 45 Resurface and asphalt existing staff/club car park, including line marking. 345 m2 $100 $34,500 Medium 2.1 High use car park, not critical to seal as it functions ok however far more cost effective to complete as part of through road works. Assume minor trim, 50mm FCR, primer and 50mm asphalt overlay.

2.14 41 Formalise new unsealed parking bays on former camp sites 371 and 372 which are located directly adjoining the steep section of through road. 1 Item $10,000 Medium 2.1 and 2.4 Existing camp sites are too close to the steep section of road to be safe with removal to occur immediately with parking to grass. Costs

assume strip, compact and new granitic gravel and bollards only - no cost allocated to relocation of sites.

2.15 10 Install new entry/exit gate for access to holiday villas. (Assume relocation/reuse of the existing gate near the works depot) 1 Item $2,500 High 2.9 Costs assume relocation and electrical connection for reuse of the existing boom gate near the depot.

2.16 9 Install bollards and post and cable vehicle barriers along oval exit road to Bluff Road as part of reopening of this road to exiting traffic on game days. 1 Item $10,000 High 2.17 and 2.18 Bollards needed to restrict vehicle access into closed seasonal camping areas. Again assume 75% with reflectors and cable which

can be removed when camping spots are in use over summer.

2.17 9 Install speed humps on exit road to Bluff Road to reduce speed in the straight up section of road through the peak period camping area. 3 Item $2,500 $7,500 High 2.15 Three Watts humps needed approx 50m apart. Need to be integrated with proposed bollards/cable fencing

2.18 11 Install retractable metal spikes for exit only road access out onto Bluff Road. 1 Item $5,000 High 2.15 and 2.16 Road is to be exit only, so retain existing gate and install spikes so gate can be left open on game day.

Subtotal Vehicle Access and Parking $331,980

3. EXISTING OVAL

3.1 13 Resurface the existing oval to improve drainage and existing surface. 1 Item $120,000 High 3.2, 3.3 and 3.9 Costs from Gary McPike and assume imported sand/topsoil, respringing and minor adjustment of ex. Irrigation heads. Drainage options to be reviewed.

3.2 14 Relocate western (MPF) side boundary fence approx 1-2m outward to maintain AFL preferred clearance zone 4.0m and existing playing field size. 200 lin.m $100 $20,000 Medium 3.1

3.3 14Relocate eastern (river) side boundary fence approx 1-2m to maintain AFL preferred clearance zone 4.0m and existing playing field size. Incorporate hangers for in season sponsorship signage.

200 lin.m $100 $20,000 Medium 3.1

2.4

Existing oval is just over 110m wide x 158m long and right on AFL minimum standards (110x155m). Existing boundary line marking clearance is set at 3.0m (as per G21 requirements for local football ground) however this is likely to need to increased to min 4.0m (AFL preferred) and longer term may even need to be 5.0m as per requirements for new grounds. Adjustment of the east boundary will provide maximum improvement to amenity and should be done first if there is insufficient funding to do the whole ground in one stage. Note existing sports field lights are the main constraint to setback distance.





3.4 15 Relocate and replace existing coaches boxes. 2 Item $10,000 $20,000 Medium 3.2 and 5.3 Allow for demolition of existing low brick boxes, new steel/polycarbonate transparent coaches box (full height), concrete slab and 2.0m x 5.0m of synthetic turf to high use areas on the oval edge.

3.5 15 Relocate existing interchange steward box to improve views from the MPF and terraces. Locate adjoining home coaches box. 1 Item $1,500 Medium 3.2 and 5.3 Existing corrugated iron box is located directly in front of the MPF and main spectator area. Remove and relocate to southern edge of

interchange area adjoining home coaches box to reduce impact on views.

3.6 16 Install new goal kicking net to back of north goal. 1 Item $5,000 Low Net needed to protect netball parking area, improve practice and reduce need for players to chase balls across the through road to retrieve.

17 Investigate new electronic scoreboard for east side of oval. 1 Item There is no existing scoreboard on the east wing visible from the MPF and viewing terraces.

OPTION 1 – Small permanent LED facility cabled back to new scorers box/admin area at the MPF. $15,000 Low Permanent facility would need to be small (fence height or just above to meet DELWP requirements).

OPTION 2 – Hire or purchase of a trailer-mounted outdoor screen. This could be positioned on the eastern wing but also could be use for outdoor cinema and other events for campers utilising upgraded terrace viewing areas at the MPF if external sponsorship funding could be achieved.

N/CA larger trailer mounted screen could be used for game days but also for outdoor cinema during summer at the caravan park where the terraces and MPF and terraces provides an ideal viewing location. Sponsorship options could be considered as the sign would notbe permanently in operation.

3.8 19Existing water tanks hold insufficient water to be effective in oval irrigation. Remove and redeploy existing tanks to caravan park amenities blocks (where possible) to improve sustainability though capture of roof runoff for toilet flushing.

4 No. $1,500 $6,000 Low 3.2 and 3.9The existing tanks hold water from the MPF roof, however volume is only sufficient for one/two waters of the oval and they are too far from other facilities to allow re-use for toilets etc. The tanks capacity is 45,000 litres and better suited to more frequent filling/use on a smaller scale. Existing area could be excavated and used as a drainage infiltration site.

3.9 13 Upgrade oval and MPF drainage using designated stormwater infiltration systems established at existing low points. 1 Item $40,000 Low 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3

The resurfacing of roads and viewing terraces will increase stormwater runoff to the oval which has no existing drainage. Consider excavation of several shallow infiltration pits at low points, with additional AG pipe and a perimeter concrete spoon drain to improve surface water drainage

3.10 34 Establish a 1.5m wide unsealed pedestrian circuit path around the west side of the oval. 150 lin.m $100 $15,000 Low 3.2 and 3.3 Alignment of path to the fence along the west side of the oval will provide an off road designated walking route where traffic is busiest

and providing an all weather /all ability circuit path around the oval in conjunction with the existing caravan park road network.

3.11 18 Open the T6 Amenities Block for use by spectators on the grass viewing area and east side of the oval on match days only. 1 Item N/C Ongoing 4.3

There are no public toilet facilities available on the east and southern sides of the oval. Additional toilets at the MPF will be welcome however they are on the other side of the oval and will not fully alleviate problems. Gary McPike to confirm expected cleaning costs which could be included and attributed to the BHFNC

Subtotal Oval $262,500

4. MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY (MPF) BUILDING WORKS

4.1 43 Formalise drop-off point and install bollards and concrete kerb and pavement to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility at MPF entry. 1 Item $20,000 High 2.1 Slightly excavator

4.2 42 Infill gap near A/C unit with timber deck to improve pedestrian accessibility while retaining road width. 25 m2 $1,000 $25,000 High 2.1, 2.4 and 4.1 Retain existing retaining wall, install new posts to MPF side and the timber extend deck 1.5m to provide a walkway while maintaining

the road width.

4.3 D-DInvestigate enclosure of the ground floor MPF underdeck area to provide additional female change rooms, administration area, additional public toilet facilities and gymnasium.

90 m2 $3,000 $270,000 Medium 3.11, 4.3 and 4.5

4.4 D-D New gym equipment for the BHFNC and caravan park users 1 item $30,000 Medium 4.3

4.5 Relocate the administration area from the MPF upper floor social area to new ground floor area and establish up stairs men's toilet facilities. 1 Item $50,000 Medium 4.3

4.6 40 Relocate Villa 502 away from the MPF to reduce noise impacts on users on match days and during functions. 1 Item $10,000 Medium Assume another site can be found further south within the park with a similar aspect. Relocation of only one unit will not remove the

issue of MPF noise impacts on villa users however 502 is extremely close to the MPF and hill viewing area.

4.7 D-DCantilever out from the existing upper deck to establish additional viewing/seating space and lower and replace the front handrail with clear glass to improve views from the social area to the oval.

30 m2 $2,000 $60,000 LowThe existing angle of the upper deck and handrail restrict views onto the oval for everyone except the first row of spectators. The recent strengthening of the posts could allow extension and lowering of the deck and handrail using a cantilever section to provide seating for 1-2 rows and establishment of a transparent glass handrail approx 500mm lower than the existing solid handrail to significantly increase viewing space.

Subtotal Multi-Purpose Facility Building Works $465,000

The most pressing issue is the lack of spectator toilet facilities. This can be in part overcome by opening up the T6 amenities block on game day. Longer term the need to provide additional change rooms for women's football/netball and spectators is most cost effectively achieved by working within the existing building footprint. The addition of a gym could significantly enhance facilities for campers and may also increase multi use and revenue from the facility. Costs include men's toilets on the upper level and are indicative only and subject to detailed design.

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5. MPF SPECTATOR VIEWING AREA

5.1 D-D Replace upper terrace undercover spectator area with concrete to improve all ability access in front of the MPF following extension of the building. 100 m2 $100 $10,000 Medium 4.1 and 5.2

Extension of the MPF to enclose the upper under deck terrace as part of the building will reduce access in front of the building. Relocate the seats and replace the sand surface in concrete with designated ramps and leaning rails to maintain all ability access in front of the MPF.

5.2 36Replace aging timber retaining walls and establish additional seating terraces with more durable concrete sleepers to enhance spectator facilities overlooking the oval in front of the MPF.

120 lin.m $400 $48,000 Low 4.3, 5.4 and 5.5Existing steep timber retaining walls are 600-800mm high. When they require replacement reduce the width creating an additional terrace with lower height more useable as seating. Use of concrete sleeper retaining walls will increase durability and reduce maintenance.

5.3 36 Replace grass on terraces with cement stabilised granitic gravel backfilled behind new retaining wall/seating terraces. 180 m2 $60 $10,800 Medium 5.2 Use of cement stabilised granitic gravel is preferred to grass which is difficult to maintain, especially in winter. Granitic gravel also

means less broken glass than use of concrete.

5.4 37 Install stairs and step connections with steel handrails and leaning rails between terraces to improve access in front of the MPF. 1 Item $20,000 Low 5.2 Following replacement of the retaining walls/seating terraces in concrete new steps with handrails will be needed between terraces.

These should also be formed in concrete with gal steel handrails to AS1428.

5.5 38 Upgrade player access ramps from the MPF change rooms to the oval with non-slip synthetic grass. 60 m2 $200 $12,000 Low 5.2

The existing player access ramps are steep and graded in sand. Replacement and realignment of the retaining walls will enable theseto be formed at a reduced grade (approx 1 in 8) with synthetic grass over crushed rock or concrete used to improve access from the MPF to and from the oval and viewing terraces.

Subtotal Miff Spectator Viewing Area $100,800

6. GRASS HILLSIDE SPECTATOR VIEWING AREA

6.1 38Replace aging timber upper retaining wall with more durable concrete sleepers, increase height to 1.6m to allow future establishment of additional lower viewing terraces and establish 1.2m high steel handrail with infill to improve spectator safety.

40 lin.m $1,500 $60,000 High 6.2The upper retaining wall although less than 1.0m does not have a handrail and spectators drinking on the grass viewing area are at risk of falling down the steep embankment. Installation of handrail will allow the retaining wall to increase in height to 1.6m allowing establishment of additional seating terraces closer to the oval. Cost assume 150 UC with concrete sleeper and integrated steel handrail/leaning rail with infill - subject to geotech assessment of fill.

6.2 38Replace lower timber retaining wall and establish three seating terraces with more durable concrete sleepers to enhance spectator facilities overlooking the oval.

100 lin.m $400 $40,000 Medium 3.2 and 6.1 Significant cost savings can be achieved in earthworks and retaining wall costs if works can be completed with other retaining walls Cost assume 100 UC with concrete sleeper and no handrail - subject to geotech assessment of fill.

6.3 38 Replace grass on terraces with cement stabilised granitic gravel backfilled behind new retaining wall/seating terraces. 160 m2 $60 $9,600 Medium 6.2 Use of cement stabilised granitic gravel is preferred to grass which is difficult to maintain, especially in winter. Granitic gravel also

means less broken glass than use of concrete.

6.4 38 Install stairs and step connections with steel handrails between terraces to improve access. 1 Item $20,000 Medium 6.1 and 6.2 Final number of stairs/ramps needed is subject to detailed design. Will need to be constructed in concrete and are best completed

with retaining wall works to minimise costs.

Subtotal Grass Hillside Spectator Viewing Area $129,600

7. VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

7.1 21 Protect existing Moonah from vehicle traffic and encourage regeneration. 1 Item N/C High 2.1 and 2.5 Part of ongoing park management. New costs for bollards etc contained in item 2.1

7.2 22 Remove one planted She Oak at MPF and upgrade planting as part of new through road works to improve amenity and entry to the building. 1 Item $1,000 Medium 2.1, 4.1 and 4.2 Existing planted tree is less than 8yrs old and removal does not require an offset. New infill planting to be completed as groundlayer

garden beds in conjunction with kerb and path improvements to the front of the MPF.

7.3 23 Monitor existing large Cypress tree on eastern side of oval. 1 Item N/C Ongoing Minimise parking under it to reduce root compaction and risk of falling limbs.

Subtotal Vegetation Management $1,000





8. SIGNAGE

8.1 5 Install directional signage to BHFNC on Ewing Blythe Drive and Bluff Road with larger sign and club logo above new gate. 1 Item $8,000 High 2.1 Assume 2-3 smaller directional signs and one larger sign with club logo as part of new entry gate and ticket box relocation works.

Check CoGG planning permit requirements for larger sign (tbc)

8.2 7 Install directional signage to and from the overflow car park to the oval and MPF. 5 Item $250 $1,250 High Small signs to assist first time visitors – combine with directions to beach, toilets etc.

8.3 2 Install traffic control advisory signage for new speed humps, parking, disabled and one-way traffic instructions to compliment existing. 15 No. $300 $4,500 High 2.1 May be completed in two stages – 1. for initial changes to arrangements for this season and a second instalment when the through

road upgrade works are completed.

Subtotal Signage $13,750

SUBTOTAL BARWON COAST MASTERPLAN WORKS $1,534,305

Design Contingencies (10%) $153,431

Construction Contingencies (10%) $153,431

Construction Fees (10%) $153,431

Escalation to Tender (3%) $46,029

Escalation to Complete (2%) $30,686

TOTAL MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION COSTS $2,071,312


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5.0 Conclusion

The Draft Barwon Heads Caravan Park Howard Harmer Oval Precinct Master Plan has been developed in close consultation with existing land managers, site users and stakeholders. The draft plan seeks to address the key objectives for the project including ongoing protection of key social, environmental and cultural heritage values and the staged improvement of active sporting amenities and facilities.

The sporting precinct of the caravan park including the netball-tennis courts, MPF and the oval provides recreation facilities for the caravan park visitors and the local Barwon Heads community and is subject to higher levels of use during seasonal holiday periods. The overall intent is to improve the existing balance between informal passive and active recreation, promote increased use of existing and new facilities and ensure new facilities provide improved access for all abilities and adopt best practice environmentally sustainable design (ESD) principles and materials.

Areas within Barwon Heads Caravan Park have been identified as of cultural and archaeological significance. BCCM will continue ongoing liaison with the Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation to ensure protection and improve understanding of Aboriginal cultural heritage on this site and assess the need for a Cultural Heritage Management Plan prior to completion of any works involving ground disturbance. The development of an integrated annual social and recreational calendar to guide the forward planning and notification of events at the MPF is critical to maintaining a balance between the activities of the BHFNC and the use of the caravan park by 12 month permit holders, seasonal and causal visitors. The impacts of BHFNC matches, training and social events on other caravan park users is not possible to fully mitigate by works proposed in the master plan. However an awareness of upcoming events which can be planned and explained to caravan park residents and visitors will expand opportunities for management of BHFNC events and social functions. Where visitors are not interested in active participation it will enable them to be sited, where possible, away from high impact areas and assist forward planning of other activities to maximize the enjoyment of their stay. The master plan will guide future management and priorities for redevelopment of key facilities within the precinct over the next ten years. The master plan aims to support long term sustainable and equitable use of area by caravan park visitors, BHFNC and the local community. The Master Plan seeks to provide a balanced, realistic and achievable framework to guide future development and management of the site that will continue to be a key sporting precinct and valuable open space within Barwon Heads. Key overall recommendations include: Undertake staged upgrade and improvement of sporting and community facilities and

infrastructure to cater for existing and future use.

Expand shared use of existing and new facilities while maintaining a seasonal balance between caravan park, community and sporting use.

Improve accessibility, pedestrian safety and traffic management at exiting entry/exit points, roadways and parking areas.

Protect and enhance existing areas of Moonah trees and Coastal Alkaline Scrub vegetation communities

The implementation of the Master Plan will be staged to ensure that development can be undertaken within the financial resources of the Barwon Heads Football & Netball Club and Barwon Coast Committee of Management and subject to the success of external funding and grant applications.

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6.0 Bibliography

AECOM, Barwon Heads Caravan Park Landscape Master Plan and Design Guidelines 2010

Austral Heritage Consultants, Aboriginal Archeological Investigations Barwon Heads Park 1997

Barwon Coast Committee of Management, Barwon Coast Management Plan 2012/13 to 2014/15

Barwon Coast Committee of Management, Barwon Coast Vegetation Management Plan 2013

Barwon Heads Football Netball Club Inc, Master Plan Proposal 2014

City of Great Geelong, Barwon Heads Structure Plan 2010

Coffey Sport and Leisure, AFL Preferred Facility Guidelines for State, Regional and Local Facilities August 2012

DSE, Best Practice Management Guidelines for Committees of Management Managing Caravan and Camping Parks on Crown Land 2012

DSE, Policy Statement Improving Equity for Access to Crown Land Caravan and Camping Parks 2011

InsideEDGE Sport and Leisure Planning, G21 and AFL Barwon Regional Strategy - Draft Regional Strategy December 2014

Netball Victoria, Netball Court Planning Guide 2009

Tract Consultants and Chris Dance Land Design, Siting and Design Guidelines for Structures on the Victorian Coast 1998

Victorian Coastal Council, Victorian Coastal Strategy 2014

Russell Gladigau, The Sustainable Caravan Park Resource Efficiency Project 2007

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APPENDIX 1 - DRAFT CONSULTATION REPORT_V1 APPENDIX 2 - O'BRIEN TRAFFIC STRATEGY REPORT APPENDIX 3 - RELEVANT BACKGROUND DOCUMENT REVIEW