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Ballan Recreation Reserve DRAFT Master Plan

BALLAN RECREATION RESERVE DRAFT Master Plan

March 2018

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Executive summary

1. Introduction 1 Project Aim 1 Project Objectives 1 Land Ownership and Management 1

2. Existing Conditions 2 3. Strategic Context 6

4. Recreation Analysis 8

5. Community Consultation 9 Phase 1 Consultation 9

6. Master Plan 10 Short Term Directions 11 Medium Term Directions 12 Long Term Directions 14 Future Directions 15

7. Reserve Management 16

Contents

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Moorabool Shire Council (Council) has recently funded development of a master plan for the Ballan Recreation Reserve in order to address the needs of existing users, as well as to plan for the long-term sport and recreation needs of the Ballan community. The reserve is currently managed by a State Government appointed Reserve Committee through the Department of Environment, Land and Water Planning (DELWP).

The reserve is home to a number of tenant clubs, including Ballan football, netball, cricket, tennis and lawn bowls clubs. It is recognised that the majority of existing infrastructure at the Ballan Recreation Reserve requires significant investment and upgrade in order to meet contemporary sport facility standards, community expectations and sound asset management practices (i.e. lifecycle replacement).

Ballan is Council’s second largest population with approximately 2,985 residents (2016 Census), however this is forecast to grow to almost 6,000 people by 2041. Doubling of the Ballan population will drive demand for additional sport and recreation facilities locally, which will be further exacerbated by anticipated population growth in the surrounding region – which is forecast to reach more than 20,000 by 2041.

Additional sport facilities and playing fields will be required to accommodate future community needs. Therefore, infrastructure investment at the Ballan Recreation Reserve should consider options to not only address short-term needs, but consider long-term site flexibility and capacity to adapt to changing uses overtime.

The Ballan Strategic Directions Paper (2017) has identified an investigation area within Precinct 5 (i.e. west of the current Recreation Reserve) for possible additional active open space – capable of accommodating two ovals and multi-use active recreation. Future acquisition and development of such a site would therefore impact on community use and sporting needs at the Ballan Recreation Reserve.

The proposed master plan is therefore designed to support staged implementation which reflects known priorities, sporting club sustainability, likely funding capacity, sound asset management practices, long-term site flexibility and enhanced amenity, safety and overall functionality of the reserve.

The master plan presents short, medium and long-term staging options for improvements at the reserve over the next ten years, however these have been developed having regard to an even longer-term vision for the reserve (i.e. 10+ years) which demonstrates a capacity to transition uses as the needs of the growing population change. In doing so, the master plan ensures that any investment in infrastructure at the reserve is not wasted and has the capacity to meet the broader needs of the community over a longer term horizon.

Short-term priorities focus on addressing the immediate needs of the netball club and female sports participants - in particular playing surface upgrades and temporary change room facilities - as well as amenity improvements to encourage broader community use and appeal through new playground provision and landscaping. Short-term actions are likely to cost in the order to $342-$575k to implement.

The medium term priorities include elements requiring the highest level of capital investment. Initiatives focus on addressing the needs of existing users (e.g. permanent female amenities, larger playing field, sports lighting) as well as enhancing the capacity of the reserve to accommodate the long term needs of the community. Major investment items include a new shared-use pavilion and earth works, however these are designed to provide for the needs of the community over the next 50 years. Medium-term actions are likely to cost in the order of $2.56-$3.75 million to implement.

The long-term priorities focus on extending the capacity of the reserve to accommodate additional uses, e.g. additional bowling green, as well as amenity and functionality improvements, particularly traffic management. Existing users will be able to operate in a more sustainable environment with improved core facilities and support infrastructure. Operationally, the new pavilion will be consolidated as a shared-use hub servicing the needs of all sporting clubs and the wider community. Long-term actions will cost in the order of $560-$670k to implement.

Funding for implementation of key actions will need to explore collaborative partnerships between the Reserve Committee, Council, State Government and other potential external funding sources.

Executive summary

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Project Aim

Develop a 10 year master plan for the Ballan Recreation Reserve which will provide a framework and strategic approach for the future provision, development and usage of the reserve to meet the long term needs of all users and the community.

Project Objectives

The following are the objectives of the Master Plan:• Provide strategic directions for future development and investment at the reserve.• Provide a clear rationale for the recommendations based on a needs assessment at the reserve.• Provide an implementation plan for the short, medium and long term development of the reserve. • Provide cost estimates for identified priorities, as well as proposed funding models based on Council’s

Recreation Reserve Capital Works Contribution Policy and external funding opportunities.

Land Ownership and Management

The Ballan Recreation Reserve is Crown Land zoned Public Parks and Recreation Zone (PPRZ). The reserve is managed by a DELWP appointed Reserve Committee of Management. Council does not own the land and currently plays a limited role in operational management or maintenance of the reserve. Council provides the Reserve Committee with an annual $24,000 grant towards operational maintenance of the reserve and has also contributed to a number of capital improvement projects, including (but not limited to) oval drainage upgrade and tennis/netball court works.

1. Introduction

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The following are observations on the current site conditions. Some of the key site observations include:• There is limited space within the boundary of the existing Recreation Reserve for

expansion of active open space to cater for future community needs. • The reserve shape, character and location lacks the qualities of a “township-reserve

/ oval”, which will be further exacerbated by the ongoing decline of the existing cypress trees in coming years.

• The existing oval does not meet recommended minimum playing field size for senior football when taking into account recommended boundary line being 3m from the oval edge for local level competition. The existing oval (to fence line) is approximately 163m x 114m. The preferred senior oval size is 165m x 135m as this provides the greatest flexibility to cater for all standards of play, however 135m to 185m long and 110m to 155m wide is acceptable (plus 3m boundary ).

• The age and condition of the majority of park infrastructure detracts from the amenity of the reserve and requires consideration of replacement including (but not limited to) fencing, seating, playground, skate park, scoreboard, coaches boxes, park furniture, etc.

• The main pavilion lacks adequate change room facilities and amenities, particularly to cater for female participants in either football, tennis or netball. The pavilion lacks adequate disabled access and the adjoining public toilets are considerably below an acceptable standard.

• The football club “Long Room” bar and social facility is ageing and offers limited universal appeal (i.e. family friendly) and fails to meet contemporary expectations of the community.

• Traffic management, car parking and circulation are predominantly informal on gravel surfaces which limits functionality, safety and effective use of space. Pedestrian circulation is also poorly defined or non-existent.

• Existing netball and tennis courts are in a degraded condition with water runoff from the courts causing water damage to the pavilion and oval.

• Existing Cypress trees are reaching the end of life and have shown signs of failure (raising ongoing safety concerns). Further tree removal is planned by the Reserve Committee.

• The Bowls Club has recently improved car parking on the east side of the facility, however this remains a crushed rock surface which could be further enhanced.

• The building adjacent to the former netball court is used for storage, however it detracts from the overall functionality of the reserve due to its location and age.

• The existing playground appears approximately 20-years old and offers limited appeal or amenity and requires replacement. The community has been active in fundraising for new playground equipment and is awaiting direction from the master plan to guide future development options / location.

• The skate park has significant graffiti and offers limited appeal for potential users. Equipment is predominantly steel ramps and boxes which are generally not preferred in contemporary skate facilities.

• The existing bore is used for playing surface irrigation and requires upgrade – i.e. inadequate flow rates to cater for usage needs.

• The Bowls Club building is well maintained and remains serviceable, however the facility is ageing, lacks appropriate disabled facilities (including toilets), has limited storage and requires significant ongoing maintenance (by volunteers) to retain appeal and functionality.

2. Existing Conditions

Figure 2.1: Ballan Recreation Reserve Existing Conditions Plan

Western boundary trees recently removed

‘Long Room’

Pavilion

FormerNetball Court

(disused)

Playground

Cricket nets

Skate park

Lawn Bowls

Netball and tennis courts

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Ageing signage at the entrance from Cowie Street Ageing trees progressively being removed from the reserve due to emerging safety concerns and the incidence of structural failure.

Welcoming entrance to bowls club

Water point located at entrance from Cowie Street

Existing tennis court with repairs needed to surface Tennis shelters and lighting.Informal car park next to bowling club

Uninviting signage and no path connections to the entrance from Edols Street.

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Unstructured parking beneath ageing trees. Uninviting entrance to pavilion and poor disability access.

Tennis hit up wall behind pavilion Restricted vehicle access to the area between the tennis courts and the rear of the pavilion.

Main pavilion in need of repairs “Long room” next to main pavilion

Elevated viewing position overlooking oval.Recent drainage upgrades completed on the oval.

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Open grass area between netball court and bowls club with degraded picnic facilities.

Underutilised mown grass area between cricket nets and bowling club

Existing playground in need of upgrade. Potential to relocate or create clearer separation from parking areas.

Former court and associated building with vehicles using the area for parking.

Recent extension to cricket net pavement Existing cricket nets in good condition but poor location

Temporary skate facilities degraded and lacking maintenance

Vacant land to the west of the reserve previously discounted as an area for future expansion.

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A range of background documents have been reviewed in order to inform the preparation of the Ballan Recreation Reserve Master Plan. In summary these confirm that:• Previous master plans have identified opportunities for infrastructure improvements and additional facilities

to service the community’s recreation needs, including possible expansion of the reserve to provide a second oval. However, there is little evidence of implementation of previous planning directions.

• Existing facilities are generally failing to meet the needs of current users and fall significantly below recommended facility standards according to AFL Goldfields (football and netball facilities).

• Additional formal sport and informal recreation facilities will be required to cater for population growth in Ballan and surrounding areas.

• It is likely that Council will need to acquire (via developer contributions) additional active open space in future residential growth areas in Ballan to service overall community needs. Therefore, the current role, functions and uses of the Ballan Recreation Reserve may change in order to respond to changes in community needs.

The following section provides a summary of key background documents.

Previous Master Plans • 2002 Master Plan: Outlined a vision for active open space expansion, development of a second oval,

second bowling green, shared use pavilion, 2 dedicated netball courts as well as a range of amenity and functionally improvements. Limited evidence of implementation.

• 2012 Master Plan: Focused on basic improvement to existing infrastructure. Broader vision outlined in the 2002 plan disregarded. Limited evidence of implementation.

Sports Facility Demand Analysis and Strategy for Bacchus Marsh and Surrounds and Ballan 2012• Does not identify demand for additional sport facilities (i.e. football, cricket, tennis and netball) to service the

current population. • Recommends a review of the Ballan Recreation Reserve Master Plan.

Recreation & Leisure Strategy 2015-2021• Council may consider planning for a new oval(s) as part of any new broad acre residential developments in

Ballan, or by expanding the current footprint of the Ballan Recreation Reserve into the property west of the reserve.

• Develop single dedicated netball court at Ballan Recreation Reserve. Develop a second netball court at Ballan Recreation Reserve (overlay on the tennis courts). Install floodlights on the dual netball-tennis courts to training standard (tennis: 250 lux).

• Council consider including the Ballan Recreation Reserve within the new Reserve Management Framework.• Upgrade the oval floodlighting to training standard (50 lux) • Install a new electronic scoreboard.• Replace the green (surface type to be determined).• Install floodlights over the bowls green.

3. Strategic Context

Figure 3.1: 2002 Ballan Recreation Reserve Master Plans

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Ballan Strategic Directions Paper 2017• While the Ballan Recreation Reserve currently caters for the existing population, with the population

projected to double by 2041 this will place additional pressure on existing assets.• Ballan Strategic Directions complements and builds upon the role of Ballan’s existing open spaces in the

context of a growing Ballan and identifies possible expansion of the existing active open space reserve and enhancements to the passive open space network.

• Ballan Strategic Directions has identified a potential investigation area within Precinct 5 (west of the current Recreation Reserve) for additional active open space – capable of accommodating two ovals and multi-use active recreation.

AFL Goldfields Regional Strategy 2017• The strategy included a comprehensive condition audit of existing facilities across the region. The results

indicate that facilities at Ballan Recreation Reserve are significantly below the recommended acceptable standards for a local hierarchy reserve – particularly for netball.

• The total score for football facilities was 74 out of a recommended score of 104 meaning that football facilities are at least 30% below the recommended standards.

• The total score for netball facilities was 14 out of a recommended score of 23 meaning that netball facilities are at least 40% below the recommended standards.

• Key areas where existing facilities fail to meet recommended standards include:• Female toilets and change rooms (for football and netball).• Netball court surface.• Netball lighting and support amenities.• Change rooms and main pavilion.• Oval lighting.

• It is also acknowledged that the width of the oval is marginally below recommended size, however this is not considered by AFL Goldfields to be a priority for investment ahead of other infrastructure upgrades required.

Figure 3.2: Extracts from 2017 Ballan Strategic Directions

Western Growth Precinct

Ballan Open Space Network

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Ballan is Council’s second largest population with approximately 2,985 residents (2016 Census), however this is forecast to grow to almost 6,000 people by 2041. Doubling of the Ballan population will drive demand for additional sport and recreation facilities locally, which will be further exacerbated by anticipated population growth in the surrounding region – which is forecast to reach more than 20,000 by 2041.1

Additional sport facilities and playing fields will be required to accommodate future community needs. The plans in Figure 4.1 provide an indication of how the Ballan Recreation Reserve and possible future active open space in the Ballan residential growth area (i.e. the future investigation area identified in the Ballan Strategic Directions document) could contribute to addressing the likely needs of the community including additional playing fields, netball courts, lawn bowls facilities and long-term capacity to accommodate alternative sporting uses such as soccer which is not currently provided for in the region.

Therefore, infrastructure investment at the Ballan Recreation Reserve should consider options to not only address short-term needs, but consider long-term site flexibility and capacity to adapt to changing uses overtime.

Furthermore, it is recognised that the majority of existing infrastructure at the Ballan Recreation Reserve requires significant investment and upgrade in order to meet contemporary sport facility standards, community expectations and sound asset management practices (i.e. lifecycle replacement).

The reserve’s main pavilion falls within this category, however ongoing investment in this facility in the current location will not maximise opportunities for long-term site flexibility to accommodate changing community uses or demands. In addition, investment in the current facility, in the current location, will not maximise opportunities for possible external funding or maximise the life of the asset.

In order to provide for the long-term needs of the community and maximise opportunities for external funding support, any new facility will be required to enhance opportunities for multi-use, support female / family friendly environments and contribute to increasing participation. Sport and Recreation Victoria’s (SRV) Community Sport Infrastructure Fund – Major Facility category (or equivalent) should be targeted to maximise potential external funding contributions.

Potential other sources of external funding should also be explored as appropriate, including Bendigo Bank, Wind Farms and/or other community contributions.

1 https://forecast.id.com.au/moorabool

4. Recreation Analysis

Ballan Recreation Reserve1 x playground1 x AFL/cricket oval6 x tennis courts1 x netball court1 x lawn bowling green3 x cricket net1 x skate park

Ballan Recreation Reserve1 x playground2 x soccer fields5 x tennis courts2 x lawn bowling green

1 x playground

1 x playground

Proposed Active Open Space

2 x AFL/cricket ovals4 x Netball

1 x playground

1 x playground

1 x playground

1 x playground

Figure 4.1: Ballan Recreation Analysis

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Phase 1 Consultation

160 responses to the community survey, a selection of key findings include:

5. Community Consultation

• 81.9% had used the reserve in the last twelve months.

• The poor standard of facilities and infrastructure was nominated as the biggest reason for not using the reserve.

• Approx. 40% of respondents were not members of an existing club using the reserve.

• The majority of respondents indicated that the reserve is not meeting their needs – i.e. 42%. Only 18% suggested the reserve does meet their needs.

• Elements that rated highest included:• Lawn bowls green• Oval playing surface• Little/cleanliness, and • Spectator viewing.

• Elements that rated the worst included:• Playground• Park furniture• Footpath network• Shade/shelter• Public toilets• Physical appearance, amenity and appeal• Reserve lighting• Car parking and traffic circulation• Fencing• Vegetation• Change rooms and social areas.

All sporting groups consulted questioned the long-term future of the Recreation Reserve and indicated support for consideration of a new greenfield site to replace existing facilities in order to service the long-term needs of the Ballan community. All groups supported shared use of core facilities (e.g. pavilion/clubrooms).

Cricket Club• Priorities – upgrade/replace playground; car

parking; air conditioning in pavilion. • Other - ideally like access to a second oval to

allow scope to cater for future population growth; new carpet on nets and additional safety screen/fence; lack of spectator shade/shelter; pavilion looks into west sun.

Bowls Club• Priorities – bigger green (currently undersized);

accessible toilet and upgrade existing outdoor toilets; shade/shelter around green.

• Other - additional storage; larger social room / function space; undercover synthetic green (half sized); formalise car parking; improve bore and water storage for irrigation; replace boundary fence.

Football Club• Priorities – electronic scoreboard; car parking

improvements; upgrade pavilion (incorporate community function space).

• Other – general amenity and functionality improvements; upgrade/replace ageing infrastructure; larger playing surface.

Netball Club• Priorities – 2 dedicated netball courts with lighting

and shelters/benches; change rooms with toilets and showers; umpires change rooms.

• Other – existing court surfaces are failing; inadequate player and spectator shelter or seating; evidence of the club losing players due to the poor standard of facilities.

Tennis Club• Priorities – court resurfacing (including at

least one dedicated netball); upgrade/replace clubrooms, improve car parking and general amenity.

• Other – confirmation of long-term commitment to retain and improve the site; club development assistance e.g. lack of a coach and lack of a junior program.

Playgroup• Fundraising to upgrade/replace the existing

playground (budget aim $40k).• General amenity and infrastructure

improvements.• Access, circulation and safety.

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6. Master Plan

The site analysis, research and consultation has confirmed that there are a number of short-term priorities that need to be addressed in order to support the ongoing sustainability of existing clubs and groups. For example, there is evidence that existing clubs, particularly netball, are losing participants due to the poor standard, quality or complete lack of appropriate infrastructure to support participation. Therefore, the master plan is driven by a desire to address short-term needs whilst ensuring any investment maximises opportunities to address the long-term needs of the community – particularly having regard to the broader strategic context outlined earlier in this report.

The proposed master plan is therefore designed to support staged implementation which reflects known priorities, sporting club sustainability, likely funding capacity, sound asset management practices, long-term site flexibility and enhanced amenity, safety and overall functionality of the reserve.

The master plan presents short, medium and long-term staging options for improvements at the reserve over the next ten years, however these have been developed having regard to an even longer-term vision for the reserve (i.e. 10+ years) which demonstrates a capacity to transition uses as the needs of the growing population change – including the eventual acquisition of additional active open space (i.e. playing fields) in the proposed future residential growth areas of Ballan. In doing so, the Master Plan ensures that any investment in infrastructure at the reserve is not wasted and has the capacity to meet the broader needs of the community over a longer term horizon.

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Short Term Directions

Short-term priorities focus on addressing the immediate needs of the netball club and female sports participants, as well as amenity improvements to encourage broader community use and appeal – particularly new playground provision.

Short-term priorities should be considered for implementation within the first 1-2 years from adoption.

Items CostsShort termS1 Playground: Remove the outdated existing

skate-park and playground equipment. Establish a new integrated playspace in the north-east corner to include equipment that caters for younger and older children as well as elements of nature play, shade trees and park furniture. Link the new playspace to others areas of the reserve via defined pedestrian paths. Council to explore options for establishing a new skate park site elsewhere in the town (e.g. near Ballan outdoor pool).

$100,000 - $200,000

S2 Netball: Temporary portable building - netball change room and umpires change room

$2000-$5000/yr

S3 Netball: Resurface the entire tennis court area (addressing foundation issues). Within this area establish 1 dedicated netball court with lighting and player shelters/benches; 1 shared use tennis/netball court with lighting and players shelters/benches; and 3 standalone tennis courts

$200,000 - $300,000

S4 Landscaping: Landscaping/ tree planning and entry enhancements

$10,000 - $20,000

S5 Trees: Progressively remove ageing trees and replace with new plantings.

$20,000 - $30,000

S6 Bore: Upgrade existing bore to increase flow rates to adequately cater for usage needs

Scope to be determined

S7 Informal play area: Remove the existing playground and provide a grassed area to allow for informal play opportunities. Provide a pedestrian path to connect existing shelter and netball/tennis courts. Bollards to be installed as required.

$10,000 - $20,000

S1

S2

S3S4

S4

S5

S5

S6S7

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Medium Term Directions

The medium term priorities include elements requiring the highest level of capital investment. Initiatives focus on addressing the needs of ex-isting users (e.g. female amenities, larger playing field, sports lighting) as well as enhancing the capacity of the reserve to accommodate the long term needs of the community. Major investment items include a new shared-use pavilion and earth works, however these are designed to provide for the needs of the community over the next 50 years.

Medium-term priorities should be considered for implementation within 2-5 years from adoption.

Items CostsMedium termM1 Pavilion and earthworks: Undertake

earthworks to enable the enlargement of the oval as well as creating a playing surface large enough for 2 soccer fields. The earthworks will require demolition of the existing pavilion and construction of a new pavilion to provide facilities for football, netball, cricket, bowls, and other community uses. Relocate fencing as part of these works.

$2M - $3M

M2 Oval lighting: Upgrade oval lighting to industry standards.

$75,000-$150,000

M3 Scoreboard: Demolish old scoreboard and install new electronic scoreboard. Upgrade coaches boxes.

$50,000 - $100,000

M4 Bowling: Upgrade shade/shelters around existing bowling green.

$30,000 - $50,000

M5 Tennis: Provide lighting to 3 tennis courts. $50,000 - $80,000

M6 Paths: Construct an all weather shared path around the reserve including connections to paths in surrounding streets.

$150,000

M7 Parking: Provide car parking to northern boundary

$200,000

M8 Signage: Upgrade existing signage within the reserve in accordance with Council corporate style.

$5,000 - $20,000

155m

110m

3m

3m

M1

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

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Social space (100-200m²)

Kitchen Public toilet

Office & store

Umpire 1

Umpire 2 First aid

Change room 1

Change room 2

Change room 3

Change room 4

Pavilion functional layout

Figure 6.1 is a functional layout of the proposed pavilion based on the standards of provision outlined in the AFL Preferred Facility Guidelines for a regional facility. The pavilion should cater for all sporting events at Ballan Recreation Reserve as well as community events and social functions.

In order to provide for all users, the proposed pavilion should include the following amenities:• A social space of 100-200m2 to facilitate

community events and social gatherings. The social space should be flexible to enable a variety of community uses;

• Umpires rooms need to cater for an increasing number of female umpires and as such a minimum of umpires change rooms are to be provided at all levels;

• The pavilion should allow for four separate change rooms (one home and one away team for both males and females); and

• A kitchen to cater for sporting events and community/social functions.

Figure 6.1: Pavilion functional layout

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Long Term Directions

The long-term priorities focus on extending the capacity of the reserve to accommodate additional uses, e.g. additional bowling green, as well as amenity and functionality improvements, particularly traffic man-agement. Existing users will be able to operate in a more sustainable environment with improved core facilities and support infrastructure. Operationally, the new pavilion will be consolidated as a shared-use hub servicing the needs of all sporting clubs and the wider community.

Long-term priorities should be considered for implementation within 5-10 years from adoption

Items CostsLong termL1 Bowling club: Demolish bowling club pavilion.

Establish second bowls green with lighting and shade/shelter facilities.

$150,000 - $250,000

L2 Cricket nets: Relocate cricket nets to the edge of the oval.

$10,000 - $20,000

L3 Car parking: Formalise existing car park and construct new car park north of pavilion

$400,000

L1 L2

L3

L3

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6m

64m100m

Future Directions

The future directions plan is predicated on the football, cricket and netball clubs moving to a new active open space site in the future Ballan residential growth area. Any new site would ideally be 8-10hectares and capable of accommodating two ovals, multiple netball courts, shared use pavilion and associated infrastructure.

Timing for any such development is dependent on a number of external influences, however the Ballan Strategic Directions document suggests residential growth to the east of the existing township is likely within a 10-20 year horizon. By this stage the football and cricket clubs are likely to have outgrown the capacity of the existing single-oval Recreation Reserve and require access to a minimum of two ovals. There will also be growing demand for alternative sporting uses / activities in the region.

The future directions plan therefore demonstrates how early investment in existing infrastructure cannot only service current needs, but be maximised and retained to service likely future needs at the reserve. The plan indicates that sporting use of the Recreation Reserve could be consolidated to provide for lawn bowls, tennis and soccer - with football, cricket and netball relocated to a future site.

In this way the Ballan Recreation Reserve can continue to service the sporting needs of the community and ensure any investment is maximised for future populations

Items CostsFuture DirectionsF1 Tennis: Convert netball courts to tennis (if

required).$50,000-$100,000

F2 Soccer: Provide 2 soccer fields, replacing the oval.

$50,000-$100,000

F3 Car parking: Explore provisions of car parking to the western boundary as part of future residential development.

6m

F1

F2

F3

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7. Reserve Management

Development of this Master Plan document has been funded by Council in order to work in collaboration with the DELWP appointed Reserve Committee to plan for the needs of existing users as well as the broader long-term sport and recreation needs of the Ballan community. Aside from an ongoing operational grant and involvement in minor improvement projects, Council does not currently have a formal role in the ongoing management or development of the reserve.

However, representatives of the Reserve Committee have raised concerns during this planning process about their ongoing capacity to effectively manage the reserve on behalf of the community. There is little interest in participating on the Reserve Committee from current users, or the broader community – volunteer numbers and involvement is declining. This is exacerbated by the poor standard of existing facilities and infrastructure which engender limited community pride and represent significant works required which detract from possible volunteer recruitment or involvement.

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