Repairs and upgrade of the drainage system that runs through the park due to the increased water damage to properties Removal of the pine log fencing and replacement with other methods of excluding cars such as garden beds Improve the entrance to the park with garden beds but use small shrubs with clear-trunked trees so that the park feels safe, some requests included for indigenous plants to attract birds and butterflies 7.4 Opportunity And Options For Better Use Of 3 Rumann Avenue Scoresby (cont’d) Seating through the reserve to provide gathering places for neighbours to drink coffee, resting places for circuit walks and seats for people to watch the tennis or sport on the oval Community garden or project in either 3 Rumann Ave reserve or the road closure to the of Benedikt Reserve, allowing the residents to plant out garden beds was also suggested Prevent cars from accessing the gravel carpark at night and entering the grassed area of Benedikt Reserve General improvement for maintenance and safety for the tennis courts as well as the greater reserve Existing trees are much loved there were mixed responses as to – whether more were needed but a strong request for more planting in general, particularly to close the gap between the current planting and the fences to improve the feeling of safety and prevent hiding places from developing Simple exercise equipment Picnic tables Sealing the roadway that leads to the clubrooms Additional ideas for improvement included: Possum boxes in reserve for habitat and interest Boards displaying birds, animals, butterflies that are seen in the reserve Upgrade the street tree planting is currently sporadic with gaps Larger playground BBQs and shelter 4. ENVIRONMENTAL/AMENITY ISSUES The retention of 3 Rumann Avenue as a reserve provides the opportunity to improve the environment and amenity in this area through the addition of garden beds and improve to drainage. Improving the landscaping in Benedikt Reserve and the road closure to the north provides additional opportunities for increased planting and the potential for sustainable gardening if a community garden was deemed appropriate through further planning and collaboration
Repairs and upgrade of the drainage system that runs through the park due to the increased water damage to properties Removal of the pine log fencing and replacement with other methods of excluding cars such as garden beds Improve the entrance to the park with garden beds but use small shrubs with clear-trunked trees so that the park feels safe, some requests included for indigenous plants to attract birds and butterflies 7.4 Opportunity And Options For Better Use Of 3 Rumann Avenue Scoresby (cont’d) Seating through the reserve to provide gathering places for neighbours to drink coffee, resting places for circuit walks and seats for people to watch the tennis or sport on the oval Community garden or project in either 3 Rumann Ave reserve or the road closure to the of Benedikt Reserve, allowing the residents to plant out garden beds was also suggested Prevent cars from accessing the gravel carpark at night and entering the grassed area of Benedikt Reserve General improvement for maintenance and safety for the tennis courts as well as the greater reserve Existing trees are much loved – there were mixed responses as to whether more were needed but a strong request for more planting in general, particularly to close the gap between the current planting and the fences to improve the feeling of safety and prevent hiding places from developing Simple exercise equipment Picnic tables Sealing the roadway that leads to the clubrooms Additional ideas for improvement included: Possum boxes in reserve for habitat and interest Boards displaying birds, animals, butterflies that are seen in the reserve Upgrade the street tree planting is currently sporadic with gaps Larger playground BBQs and shelter 4. ENVIRONMENTAL/AMENITY ISSUES The retention of 3 Rumann Avenue as a reserve provides the opportunity to improve the environment and amenity in this area through the addition of garden beds and improve to drainage. Improving the landscaping in Benedikt Reserve and the road closure to the north provides additional opportunities for increased planting and the potential for sustainable gardening if a community garden was deemed appropriate through further planning and collaboration
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