CHAMBERLAIN PARK MASTER PLAN AUGUST 2015

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1 AUGUST 2015 Jasmax I Chamberlain Park Master Plan I August 2015 I Revision A 1

2 ST LUKES ROAD SITE LOCATION Western Springs Park Western Springs Gardens STATE HIGHWAY 16 Chamberlain Park Golf Course LINWOOD AVENUE Norwood Reserve Rawalpinidi Reserve m 2 2

3 SITE CONTEXT Waitemata Harbour Chamberlain Park Maungawhau Waitakere Ranges Owairaka 3

4 DESIGN OBJECTIVES Together with the TE ARANGA VALUES + PRINCIPLES outlined below, the following design objectives are to be adopted to help drive the design direction for Chamberlain Park: DIVERSITY Increase the range of uses at Chamberlain Park to accommodate a wide range of community groups and interests ACCESS + CONNECTIVITY Provide walking and cycling linkages into and through Chamberlain Park for daily trips and passive recreation FLEXIBILITY Create a master plan that allows for lexibility during implementation and for multifunctional and adaptable recreation facilities ECOLOGY + WATER Maintain and restore / enhance Meola/Waititiko Creek and Chamberlain Park for on site biodiversity, ecological connectivity and water quality HEALTHY LIVING Promote active and healthy lifestyles CULTURAL EXPRESSION Allow different cultural groups and ethnicities to be expressed in Chamberlain Park VALUE FOR MONEY Ensure that the design and staging strategy for Chamberlain Park delivers value for money to council and the community EARLY WINS Develop a staging and implementation strategy that provides immediate beneits to council and the community 4

5 MANA WHENUA - TE ARANGA VALUES + PRINCIPLES RANGATIRATANGA KAITIAKITANGA MANAAKITANGA WAIRUATANGA KOTAHITANGA WHANAUNGATANGA MĀTAURANGA 1. MANA RANGATIRATANGA / AUTHORITY The status of iwi and hapū as mana whenua is recognised and respected 2. WHAKAPAPA NAMES AND NAMING Māori names are celebrated 3. TAIAO THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT The natural environment is protected, restored and / or enhanced 4. MAURI TU ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Environmental health is protected, maintained and / or enhanced 5. MAHI TOI CREATIVE EXPRESSION Iwi/hapū narratives are captured and expressed creatively and appropriately 6. TOHU THE WIDER CULTURAL LANDSCAPE Mana whenua signiicant sites and cultural landmarks are acknowledged 7. AHI KA THE LIVING PRESENCE Iwi/hapū have a living and enduring presence and are secure and valued within their rohe PLACE BASED APPLICATION FOR EACH PRINCIPLE TO BE CONFIRMED 5

6 SITE LAYOUT POTENTIAL USES Chinese Centre Chinese Garden Existing carpark and mature trees to be retained Great North Road The baseline design ensures access into and through Chamberlain Park is created and that Waititiko (Meola Creek) is restored. The baseline design has been created in consultation with a range of key stakeholders and community as well as taking into account key constraints and opportunities of Chamberlain Park such as landform, geology, access and transport as well as the demands of existing and new possible uses. y orwa Mot n r e t wes orth 1 N U HA 8 POTENTIAL USES Multiuse synthetic sports Aquatic centre Passive recreation Dun can Mcl ean d dr rlan 2 ola Cr ee k he Sut POTENTIAL USES 9 golf course Beginners area Driving Range Practice area Integrated ecology WS TO MAUNG VIE AW POTENTIAL USES Playground Community Garden BBQ area 7 o/ Me POTENTIAL USES Parking provision for sports area Wa it itik 9 VI Rawalpind EW S TO Ō WAI 4 i Rd VI POTENTIAL USES Access / shared path Off leash dog area Community garden S TO Ō WAI Parkdale Rd EW RA KA Chatham Ave Ave Linw ood 3 R 4 A AK wetland New shared ped/ cycle path Bu rn POTENTIAL USES Pathway linking Chamberlain Park entrance Site boundary 5 No rg ro ve Av e 3 St Lukes Road 6 Ecological enhancement (new & sid ea ve ped & cycle entrance existing planting) Existing bridge bridge Gateway entrance Existing shared ped & cycle path Existing playground (relocated) Existing bus stops AT cycleway 1 pedestrian & cycle bridge Native vegetation to be retained 2 Existing golf course greens-keeper facility Existing exotic vegetation 3 New shared pedestrian & cycle bridge High priority Waititiko / Meola Creek 4 New shared pedestrian & cycle Lower priority Meola Creek (underground) 5 Pathway through Norwood Reserve Seasonal wet areas 6 Existing Chamberlain Park club house and car parking Visual links to surrounding 7 New shared pedestrian & cycle path and gateway landscape 8 New pedestrian & cycle bridge built as part of Existing vehicular access vehicle & ped/cycle Northwestern Motorway works 9 Existing dwelling entrance Jasmax I Chamberlain Park Master Plan I August 2015 I Revision A 6

7 COMMUNITY ACCESS + CONNECTIVITY Improving the ecological integrity of Waititiko (Meola Creek) presents an opportunity for Auckland s water quality and biodiversity. Great North Road STATE OF AUCKLAND FRESHWATER REPORT CARD AREA GRADE D JULY 2014 ALBERT-EDEN ROSKILL REPORTING AREA MANAGEMENT ZONE 6 Photo credit... Photo credit: Community plant nursery otor ern M west orth COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT There are a number of opportunities to engage the community in the restoration and ongoing management of Waititiko (Meola Creek). These include but may not be limited to: way ric ro u te M Community planting days On site nursery Community monitoring and reporting Hi sto eo la Cr ee k N HABITAT CREATION The location of Chamberlain Park provides an opportunity for habitat linkages to the rest of Waititiko, Meola Reef, Western Springs Park, Oakley Creek and Motu Manawa Pollen Island Marine Reserve. Habitat types which can be created and improved include the riparian corridor of Waititiko stream, creation of a wetland habitat and addition of lowland native forest vegetation. can d k Cr ee Photo credit: ola o/ Me MEOLA CREEK WATERCOURSE MANAGEMENT ZONES itik MANAGEMENT ZONE 6 MANAGEMENT ZONE 7 Linw ood Ave wetland and water treatment areas shared pedestrian/ 4 5 Existing exotic vegetation Areas of ecological enhancement Rawalpindi No rg ro ve Av e Areas of ecological enhancement- 3 Rd Chatham Ave (shape to be determined) Bu rn Waititiko/ Meola Creek sid ea ve Meola Creek (underground) Historic route of Meola Creek Straight and lined Reinforcing or Lining No modiication MANAGEMENT ZONE 8 I Chamberlain Park Master Plan I August 2015 I Revision A Remove concrete lined channel and reinstate naturalised stream bed for water quality and ish habitat and passage (increasing water depths, substrate diversity and habitat complexity) Explore the opportunity to realign sections of the stream to original course. Implement riparian corridor to improve ecological connections, shade stream and for improved amenity Use existing stream bridges for Mahi Toi 1. 1 Restore and enhance native riparian planting & pre-treat water runof into creek 2. 2 Create and extend wetland area to improve biodiversity and water quality MANAGEMENT ZONE 8 MEOLA CREEK (Existing condition) Straightening Jasmax Existing native vegetation High cost estimate includes: Naturalisation of Waititiko / Meola Creek, a constructed wetland and riparian planting for Management Zones 6, 7 and 8. DISCLAIMER: All costs are estimates only and are made on the basis of the experience and judgement of professional consultants familiar with the construction industry. These costs therefore cannot be guaranteed until more detailed investigations are undertaken. Retain and enhance riparian corridor Provide controlled public access to the stream and riparian corridor St Lukes Road 2 Low cost estimate includes: Naturalisation of Waititiko / Meola Creek, a constructed wetland and riparian planting for Management Zone 7 and only riparian planting for Management Zones 6 and 8. Cost estimate excludes: Shared paths and bridges and any additional works outlined in the Master Plan. ean dr Wa it MANAGEMENT ZONE 7 he Sut Mcl Native lowland forest Photo credit: rlan Cost Estimates for Waititiko / Meola Creek Restoration: $2.7 - $12.2 Million Dun 1 Naturalise creek banks and bed for water quality and ish habitat and passage (increasing water depths, substrate diversity and habitat complexity) Retain and enhance existing riparian corridor 3. 3 Pre-treatment of water run-of from Parkdale Road 4. 4 Pre-treatment of water run-of from Norgrove Road 5. 5 Waititiko/ Meola outlet retroit Report by Jasmax for Albert-Eden Local Board 7

8 WAITITIKO / MEOLA CREEK RESTORATION Improving public access into and through Chamberlain Park is part of the proposed baseline design. Great North Road A network of shared paths, bush walks and informal recreation areas will help connect the surrounding community with Chamberlain Park. Playground Two new pathways create new links north to south through the site. One runs along the edge of Waititiko (Meola creek). The second along a ridgeline that runs through the east side of the park. These pathways will link the existing Northwestern Cycleway that runs along the northern edge of the park. A series of new bridges are proposed along the southern edge of the park to connect Parkdale Road, Norgrove Avenue & Norwood Reserve, Burnside Avenue and Rawalpindi Reserve with Chamberlain Park. The existing bridges across Waititiko are proposed to be given a face-lift to better relect the rich history of the site. A future shared pedestrian and cycle bridge crossing the Northwestern Motorway linking Western Springs is highlighted as a long-term aspiration. BBQ area Northwestern Motorway Bush walks Future connection (Indicative not part of proposal) Views to Maungawhau VIEWS TO MAUNGAWHAU Shared footpath Entrance feature Duncan Mcle Nature play Fitness trail utherland Rd Waititiko / Meola Creek Cost Estimates for Community Access and Connectivity: $1.7 - $4.2 Million Low cost estimate includes: The two high priority bridges and assumes few complications with the implementation of the shared path. High cost estimate includes: All four bridges crossing Waititiko / Meola Creek and higher quality gateway at Saint Lukes Road. It also assumes that there will be complications with the implementation of the shared path. Cost estimate excludes: Restoration of Waititiko / Meola Creek and any additional works outlined in the Master Plan. DISCLAIMER: All costs are estimates only and are made on the basis of the experience and judgement of professional consultants familiar with the construction industry. These costs therefore cannot be guaranteed until more detailed investigations are undertaken. Rawalpindi Rd Parkdale Rd Community garden VIEWS TO Ō WAIRAKA Chatham Ave Shared cycle & pedestrian bridge Norgrove Ave Burnside Ave Baldwin Ave (of map) Linwood Ave St Lukes Road shared pedestrian/ cycle path Cycleway (existing/proposed) AT cycleway Areas of ecological enhancement Waititiko/ Meola Creek Meola Creek (underground) Visual links to surrounding landscape Existing vehicular access vehicle & ped/cycle entrance ped & cycle entrance Existing playground (relocated) Existing bridge bridge (High priority) bridge (Low priority) Gateway entrance Existing bus stops Existing train station 8

9 MASTER PLAN Community access into and through Chamberlain Park Restoration of Waititiko / Meola Creek 9 hole golf course, driving range, golf practice area + beginners golf 2 Multi Purpose Sports Fields + Aquatic Centre BBQ area, playground and community garden Chinese Centre Great North Road GOLF Ha A diverse golf facility, similar to Scenario 2, but a 9 hole version. 9 hole golf course with 2 tee options Existing clubhouse and carpark retained Meets the handicap rating requirement (at least 9 holes with at least 2 holes over 229m/250 yards) Par x par 5; 4-5 x par 4s and 2-3 x par 3s Course Length between 2500m-2750m Driving range Practice area Dedicated area for beginners area SPORTS + RECREATION - 6.7Ha 2 Multiuse synthetic turf sports ields with changing facilities & toilets Aquatic centre Informal recreation Carpark with access off St Lukes Road with bioretention mitigation COMMUNITY - 3.8Ha The community area is focused at the area west of the Waititiko (Meola Creek). It is proposed for community use as well as Rawalpindi Reserve and the area north of the Northwestern Motorway. Chinese Centre Existing playground moved from Rawalpindi Reserve to create more diverse range of play environments. Nature play / informal play BBQ areas Informal recreation area Community garden Existing off leash dog area maintained in Rawalpindi Reserve Northwestern Motorway Sutherland Rd Waititiko / Meola Creek PRACTICE AREA DRIVING RANGE BEGINNERS GOLF St Lukes Road Duncan Mclean THE FOLLOWING POLICY PROJECTS WILL INFORM THE FINAL COMPONENTS OF THE REDESIGN OF CHAMBERLAIN PARK. The Sports Facility Network Plan will identify and prioritise sports facility needs across Auckland for the next twenty years. This plan will guide decision-making on the type of sports ields and support facilities which could be located at Chamberlain Park. It is expected that this project will be approved by the governing body in April Staff are investigating the provision of pool space in the western corridor to address potential gaps and to account for projected population growth. This will resolve the long-term future of the Mt. Albert Aquatic Centre as well as the need for, and location of, any new aquatic facilities. It is expected that the governing body will approve the long-term pool strategy in July Staff are investigating the long-term council ownership of golf courses across the region and the public/private provision of golf required to support changes in demand. This project will inform the proposed golf service offering for Chamberlain Park. It is expected that the governing body will approve the golf strategy in July Rawalpindi Rd Parkdale Rd Chatham Ave Norgrove Ave A m Burnside Ave Linwood Ave Costs Estimates for Scenario 4: $8.4 - $13.4 Million Low cost estimate includes: Playground, BBQ area, multiuse sports ields, a car park, an area for informal recreation, reconiguration of golf course, a low end driving range. The low cost also assumes few complications with the implementation of the multiuse sports ields, car park and driving range. High cost estimate includes: Playground, BBQ area, multiuse sports ields, a car park, a complete redesign and reconiguration of a high end golf course and driving range. The high cost also assumes complications with the implementation of the multiuse sports ields, car park and driving range. Cost estimate excludes: Aquatic Centre, costs for Waititiko / Meola Creek restoration, shared paths and bridges and Chinese Centre. DISCLAIMER: All costs are estimates only and are made on the basis of the experience and judgement of professional consultants familiar with the construction industry. These costs therefore cannot be guaranteed until more detailed investigations are undertaken. 9

10 STAGED MASTER PLAN - OVERVIEW STAGE 1 EVENTS BASED PLACE MAKING STAGE 2 PUBLIC ACCESS + OPEN SPACE STAGE 3 WAITITIKO / MEOLA CREEK RESTORATION STAGE 4 CHAMBERLAIN PARK CIRCUIT Hold a 24 to 48 hour event over a weekend that opens up 36,000m2 area of land in the western end of Chamberlain Park to the public. The event will allow the community to experinace this area of the park and it will allow the Albert Eden Local Board the opportuntiy to test support for access into and through the park and for the diversiication of uses. Create a new public open space in the western end of Chamberlain Park which is accessed via Sutherland Street and Rawalpinidi Reserve via a new bridge across Waititiko / Meola Creek. The new space will be buffered from the golf course with new riparian planting along the eastern edge of Waititiko / Meola Creek and include a range of community facilities such as a playground and BBQ area. Restore and enhance Waititiko / Meola Creek by renaturalising the course, creating a constructed wetland and completing the riparian planting initiated in Stage 2. Create new public access along Waititiko / Meola Creek and through a new path through the eastern end of Chamberlain Park. The new path will build on the access created in Stage 2 and key into the exsiting cycle path along the Northwestern motorway. The new path will create a circuit around Chamberlian park and provide the public with a new space with expansive views to Maungawhau and Waitakere Rangers. STAGE 5 COMPLETED MASTER PLAN COST ESTIMATE COMPLETED MASTER PLAN Community Access and Connectivity $1.7 - $4.2 Million Waititiko / Meola Creek Restoration $2.7 - $12.2 Million Reconiguration of Golf Course $ Million Driving Range $ Million Informal Recreation Area $ Million Multiuse Sports Fields $3.5-4 Million carpark $ Million Practice Area $ Million SNAG $ Million Golf Community access + sports Existing Nature restoration Chinese Garden (implemented at any time) TOTAL $ Million 9 hole golf course, driving range, golf practice area + beginners golf / Multi Purpose Sports Fields + Aquatic Centre Funded by others Swimming Pool / Aquatic Centre Chinese Garden $15-18 Million Unknown DISCLAIMER: All costs are estimates only and are made on the basis of the experience and judgement of professional consultants familiar with the construction industry. These costs therefore cannot be guaranteed until more detailed investigations are undertaken. 10

11 STAGE 1 - EVENTS BASED PLACE MAKING Hold a 24 to 48 hour event over a weekend that opens up 36,000m 2 area of land in the western end of Chamberlain Park to the public. The event will allow the community to experinace this area of the park and it will allow the Albert Eden Local Board the opportuntiy to test support for access into and through the park and for the diversiication of uses. RAWALPINIDI RESERVE Access to Rawalpinidi Reserve may be considered if temporary access across Waititiko / Meola Creek can be created for the event. EVENTS Possible events include but are not limited to: Temporary playground Community BBQ SNAG GOLF COURSE Holes 13, 14 and 15 are closed for the event. COST ESTIMATE TBC STAGE 1 - EXTEND OF EVENT A m Reconigured golf holes shared path Community, access & amenity Existing pedestrian & cyclepath Nature restoration pedestrian bridge Rawalpinidi Reserve 11

12 STAGE 2 - PUBLIC ACCESS + OPEN SPACE Create a new public open space in the western end of Chamberlain Park which is accessed via Sutherland Street and Rawalpinidi Reserve via a new bridge across Waititiko / Meola Creek. The new space will be buffered from the golf course with new riparian planting along the eastern edge of Waititiko / Meola Creek and include a range of community facilities such as a playground and BBQ area. NATURE RESTORATION 18,000m 2 of riparian planting along Waititiko / Meola Creek 13 COMMUNITY ACCESS + AMENITY 36,000m 2 650m of shared paths and bridge in Rawalpinidi Reserve Existing playground moved from Rawalpindi Reserve to create more diverse range of play environments. Nature play / informal Play BBQ areas Informal recreation area Existing off leash dog area maintained in Rawalpindi Reserve GOLF COURSE Reconigured 18 hole golf course (4 holes changed) 1 Existing clubhouse and carpark retained Meets the handicap rating requirement (at least 9 holes with at least 2 holes over 229m/250 yards) Par 66 with 12 x par 4s and 6 x par 3s Course Length: between 4050m m Design the length of the golf holes so that you use every club in ones golf bag. 15 STAGE 2 - EXTEND OF WORKS COST ESTIMATE Riparian Planting $180, Bridge $300, Pathways $300, BBQ Area $50, Playground $100, Reconiguration or Golf Course $450, TOTAL $1.38 Million 2 1. The 12th hole does not require a new green. The design and layout of the recponigured golf course is indicative only and will be subject to design exploration in subsequent phases. 2. All costs are estimates only and are made on the basis of the experience and judgement of professional consultants familiar with the construction industry. These costs therefore cannot be guaranteed until more detailed investigations are undertaken. Savings may also be made if for example planting of riparian planting is undertaken be volunteers and community groups rather than by contractors. A m Reconigured golf holes shared path Community, access & amenity Existing pedestrian & cyclepath Nature restoration pedestrian bridge Rawalpinidi Reserve 12

13 STAGE 3 - WAITITIKO / MEOLA CREEK RESTORATION Restore and enhance Waititiko / Meola Creek by renaturalising the course, creating a constructed wetland and completing the riparian planting initiated in Stage 2. NATURE RESTORATION In addition to Stage 2: 13,000m 2 of riparian planting along Waititiko / Meola Creek Partial naturalisation 550m of Waititiko / Meola Creek by removing concrete lining from streambed and minor reshaping and placement of energy dissipation features such as rocks and logs. 3,800m 2 constructed wetland COMMUNITY ACCESS + AMENITY In addition to Stage 2: 200m of shared paths Nature play / informal Play 13 GOLF COURSE As indicated in Stage 2 12 COST ESTIMATE Riparian Planting $120, Naturalisation of Waititiko $1,200, Constructed wetland $1,500, Pathways $50, TOTAL $2.87 Million 1 1. All costs are estimates only and are made on the basis of the experience and judgement of professional consultants familiar with the construction industry. These costs therefore cannot be guaranteed until more detailed investigations are undertaken. Savings may also be made if for example planting of riparian planting is undertaken be volunteers and community groups rather than by contractors. 15 STAGE 3A - EXTEND OF WORKS A m Reconigured golf holes Wetland Community, access & amenity shared path Nature restoration Existing pedestrian & cyclepath Rawalpinidi Reserve pedestrian bridge 13

14 STAGE 4 - CHAMBERLAIN PARK CIRCUIT Create new public access along Waititiko / Meola Creek and through a new path through the eastern end of Chamberlain Park. The new path will build on the access created in Stage 2 and key into the exsiting cycle path along the Northwestern motorway. The new path will create a circuit around Chamberlian park and provide the public with a new space with expansive views to Maungawhau and Waitakere Rangers. 5 NATURE RESTORATION In addition to Stage 2: 18,000m 2 of riparian planting along Waititiko / Meola Creek 13 COMMUNITY ACCESS + AMENITY In addition to Stage 2: 16,000m m of shared paths Bridge at northern end of Norgrove Avenue GOLF COURSE In addition to Stage 2: Reconigured 18 hole golf course (2 holes changed) 1 COST ESTIMATE Riparian Planting $160, Bridge $300, Pathways $820, Re-contouring Golf Course $450, SUB TOTAL $1.73 Million STAGE 3B - EXTEND OF WORKS 1. The design and layout of the recponigured golf course is indicative only and will be subject to design exploration in subsequent phases. 2. All costs are estimates only and are made on the basis of the experience and judgement of professional consultants familiar with the construction industry. These costs therefore cannot be guaranteed until more detailed investigations are undertaken. Savings may also be made if for example planting of riparian planting is undertaken be volunteers and community groups rather than by contractors. A m Reconigured golf holes Wetland Community, access & amenity shared path Nature restoration Existing pedestrian & cyclepath Rawalpinidi Reserve pedestrian bridge 14