status with the Community 2 Do Minimum - Stage One Only - Removal of Stand 1 Pine trees Costs less than Option 3. Reduced visual impact to surrounding residents and users of the park as only removing one stand of pine trees. Does not address risks around Stand 2 Pine Trees. Does not optimise use of park - fails to future proof and ultimately will result in stage two development in the future. Possible higher operational costs for maintaining Stand 2. Additional Costs for contract tree fellers having to undertake tree removal in two separate occasions. 3 Preferred Option - Removal of Stand 1 and removal of most of Stand 2 Pine Trees, Re-alignment of Road and replanting and improved pedestrian access. Greater use of overall space within the park for events and community/visitors. Reduced risks to visitors/community from existing trees. Opportunity to improve community asset and increase use. Better pedestrian access within and around the park. Safer spaces within the park (including passive surveillance. Defined and more useable spaces within the park for events and would user ship/economic development and park management. Better parking management and improved safety between pedestrians and vehicles. Ability to fund significant portion through Neighbourhood Reserves. Higher initial cost Loss of opportunity to use Neighbourhood reserves fund for another projects. Results in biggest visual change to the park which could be perceived negatively by some ratepayers, residents and visitors. Benefits Benefit Measurement Measurement Method Tolerance Improved natural surveillance and security Positive feedback from visitors, park users, police and the community Information Centre and other community feedback. Community Board Members and 30% reduction in security concerns
community reports including police reporting Commercial operators (Blackies) at park Better use of the whole park by the community and for events. Positive feedback from visitors, park users and the community Increased event bookings Information Centre and other community feedback. Community Board Members and community reports Concession reports Key Users of the park 100% increase in use of the whole park (includes events as well as visitor and community use) Improved vehicle access, parking and management Number of formalised car parks, controlled vehicle access points and the use of dedicated delivery routes Parking numbers count once physical works undertaken Community feedback Events and Blackies feedback 30% increase in vehicle parking noting allotted spaces are consistently being used Better pedestrian access within the park and to the beach Positive feedback from visitors, park users and the community Increased user numbers in parking spaces, footpaths and beachfront by Williamson Park Community feedback. Community Board Members community reports 50% increase in park user activity, including parking spaces, safe pedestrian walkways and use of the beachfront. Improved sense of place Positive feedback from visitors, park users and the community Increase in concession requests Information Centre and other community feedback. Community Board Members and community reports 1:40 negative responses to Council staff and board members in year one, with feedback improving as the park planting establishes to 100% positive feedback by year 3. Reduced risk from tree hazards % change in risk profile of existing trees Monthly and reactive tree assessments by Council's Parks officer 75% reduced Improved dune management and erosion control % of stable dunes due to planting Measure of dune growth and photographic comparisons Achieves goals and outcomes of the Eastern seaboard coastal management plan Reduced likelihood of pedestrian/vehicle conflicts Feedback by community/users of park during summer months Feedback from Police Feedback from Community patrol Feedback to Community Board from key users, event organisers and police 0% increase in incidences Increased size of event space m2 Scale change of useable event space prior and post redevelopment 100% increase in event /open space Increased size and usability of beachfront park area m2 Scale change of useable event space prior and post redevelopment 50% increase in usable beachfront park area Improved view shafts Tree form and location Elevation views of final 1:10 new trees lost