Objectives

1. To meet the public open space and recreational needs of residents.
2. To provide an equitable distribution of open space and recreation opportunities.
3. To ensure high quality design and embellishment of open space.
4. To provide a framework for the protection and enhancement of remnant vegetation and riparian corridors within the public realm.
5. To utilise open space for water sensitive urban design and stormwater management.
6. To promote plant species selection and design which will minimise ongoing water and maintenance requirements.

Controls

1. Parks and other public open space areas and areas with landscape value are to be provided generally in accordance with Figure 7-2 (ILP). The spaces are to provide generally passive recreation opportunities.
2. The detailed design of public parks is to consider:
   1. the need for a range of play spaces and opportunities and cater for a range of ages;
   2. provision of adequate parking, lighting and waste management facilities;
   3. inclusion of interpretative signage detailing local history, the significance of the Gledswood estate, Aboriginal cultural values, environmental education themes and the like; and
   4. the design of public parks is to be consistent with Council’s Landscape and Streetscape Elements Manual for Camden and any adopted Section 94 contributions plan.
   5. parks should be located and designed to accommodate remnant vegetation and where appropriate, should be linked to and integrated with riparian corridors; and
   6. parks should be generally bordered by streets on all sides with houses oriented towards them for surveillance.
3. Where possible the buffer of the riparian corridors should provide opportunities for pedestrian and cycleways, fitness trails and passive recreation facilities in a manner that maintains the environmental significance of these areas. A range of themed elements such as boardwalks, eco-pathways, and educational tracks should be incorporated in appropriate locations (i.e. within the 10m riparian corridor buffer). The design of such elements is to be consistent with Council’s Landscape and Streetscape Elements Manual for Camden.
4. A Landscape Concept and Development Plan is to be submitted for each public or community park at the time of subdivision of the adjoining residential area. The selection of landscape species for public open space areas is to consider bush fire risk. The Landscape Concept and Development Plan is to provide details on elements such as:
   1. earthworks
   2. plant species and sizes
   3. utilities and services - public art
   4. hard and soft landscaping treatments – signage and lighting
   5. any entry statements
   6. street furniture
   7. play equipment
   8. waste facilities
   9. interpretative material