S U N B U RY S O U T H A VITAL LINK IN THE NORTH-WEST
Precinct Structure Plan Patricia Ocampo | 699132 Studio 3 Group 16
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ACKNOWLEGEMENT OF COUNTRY The original inhabitants of the land [encompassed] by the City of Hume are the Wurundjeri people of the Woiwurrung language group in the Kulin nation. The team of G16 would like to pay their respects to the Traditional Owners and Elders of the land, past and present.
CONTRIBUTORS The author of this plan would like to thank the following representatives and agencies for their contribution to the Sunbury South Structure Plan 2016:
The team of G16, Syafi’e Saat, Crystal Tang and Marcelo Diaz Gerry McGloughlin The tutors of ABPL30060 Urban Precinct Studio 2016 Freepik for several vectors and icons
PRODUCED BY Patricia Ocampo, Urban Design and Planning Student
CONTENTS 01
INTRODUCTION 5 PURPOSE OF THE STRUCTURE PLAN PLANNING PROCESS UNDERTAKEN PRECINCT OVERVIEW
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CONTEXT & ASSESSMENTS 8 METROPOLITAN AND REGIONAL CONTEXT TRANSPORT PROPOSAL LOCAL CONTEXT CONTEXT ANALYSI & TECHNICAL ASSESSESMENTS KEY CONSIDERATIONS ISSUES & OPPORTUNITIES
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THE PLAN
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VISION PRECINCT PLAN FRAMEWORK
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IMPLEMENTATION
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DEFINING THE ACTIONS TIMEFRAMES FOR IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
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SUMMARY
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REFERENCES IMAGE LIST
Artists’ impression (Moller, 2014) 4
01 INTRODUCTION This is the Sunbury South Structure Plan, which sets out a long-term strategic vision and framework. It contextualises and assesses the issues, opportunities and challenges involved in developing for a more prosperous and sustainable neighbourhood within the City of Hume and provides a set of objectives and strategies which will be implemented progressively.
PURPOSE OF THE STRUCTURE PLAN This report has been prepared to guide growth and demonstrate positive approaches to the development of a greenfield site over the next decades. It sets out what needs to be achieved in planning for Sunbury South and its community. The structure plan is a long-term strategic planning tool which seeks to address the needs of a growing population with increasing demands for housing, employment and infrastructure. Its principal purpose is to create a liveable new community that is well connected, affordable and diverse, with access to a range of jobs, high-quality public realm and services. It involves a rigorous process with a multitude of outcomes involving local council, government agencies, the private sector, developers and the community. It is important to plan for the needs of a growing population to ensure that a community can flourish, adapt and grow sustainably.
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PLANNING PROCESS UNDERTAKEN
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PRECINCT OVERVIEW
Sunbury South will host a cluster of world-class research facilities and foster innovation in green industries and logistics. It will be a leading model which supports Melbourne’s evolving economy, and a forward-thinker in sustainable development. This will be underpinned by a seamless public and active transport network that facilitates efficient, accessible and reliable movement of goods and people. An elevated rail will establish the crucial north-west link by connecting key nodes of activity. Sunbury South will respond to local and global pressures, and be an exemplary model for climate change adaptation. It will draw upon the values and inputs of its diverse and invested community, towards a stable, prosperous and vibrant future.
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02 CONTEXT Sunbury is situated within the City of Hume, in the outer north-west of metropolitan Melbourne with varying proximity to a range of areas of interest. It lies 40.4 km away from Melbourne’s Central Business District and neighbours the Macedon Ranges, which showcases its natural landscape and heritage as a tourist destination. Subury is within close proximity to Melbourne Airport, which is approximately 17 km away from the outer suburb.
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REGIONAL CONTEXT
METROPOLITAN CONTEXT Sunbury South precinct is located within the Urban Growth Area in the Suburb of Sunbury. One of the suburb’s main points of access to Melbourne Airport is through Sunbury Road which runs through the north of the precinct. It is within close proximity to Sunbury Station and the Calder Freeway which are main transport connections to Melbourne’s CBD. It will also be a short distance away from the planned Outer Metropolitan Ring or E6 freeway, which was gazetted in August of 2010 (VicRoads, 2015).
FORECASTED POPULATION GROWTH (HUME)
Although Sunbury appears well connected and serviced by the road network, there will be continued pressure to provide the adequate infrastructure to meet the demands of a growing population, which is expected to almost double in the City of Hume by 2041. There is thus an increasing need to provide sustainable modes of transport to liveable and well-connected communities such as that which is proposed in Sunbury South.
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TRANSPORT PROPOSAL CONTEXT While it is currently well serviced by the road network, there appear to be public transport gaps within the system. Using the principles of the ‘20 minute’ neighbourhood (Plan Melbourne, 2014a), a walkability analysis was conducted to assess the transport gaps. In doing so, gaps were recognised between key areas, particularly within the City of Hume between Sunbury and Melbourne Airport. Thus, an elevated rail connection is proposed to establish the vital link between these two areas. In the future, extensions can then be made to complete the rail link to service Broadmeadows, which is recognised as a Metropolitan Activity Centre (Plan Melbourne, 2014b).
Sunbury South Station
Broadmeadows Station
What is the ‘20-minute neighbourhood’? It “is about the way we plan and develop areas at the local level so that people can access a range of local services and facilities, ideally within 20 minutes of home.” (Plan Melbourne 2014a, p. 114) 10
(Sa’at, 2016)
CREATING A STRONGER LINK
Two key economic drivers have been identified in the North West, namely Sunbury and Melbourne Airport. Both Sunbury and Melbourne Airport are expected to grow as major employment hubs in the next 20 to 30 years, and this presents a huge economic opportunity for the north-west to thrive.
Melbourne Airport from above (Visit Victoria, n.d.)
The top industries in Sunbury at the moment are retail, transport, postal and warehousing, and construction. These have been projected to remain as the core industries that drive Sunbury’s economy and are expected to continue providing jobs in the area. On the other hand, Melbourne Airport is driven largely by visitor expenditure and air freight, both of passengers and goods. The airport is, therefore, a significant contributor to the Victorian economy. Sunbury South will play a vital role in bridging the gap between these two key areas.
Aerial Photo of Sunbury Victoria from South West (Bartlett as cited in Worl Holiday Desintation, 2015) 11
Sunbury Town Centre (Crossman, 2013)
(AFR, 2016)
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Melbourne Airport (Brailliant Touch, n.d.)
THE CONTEXT WITHIN OTHER PROPOSALS The Sunbury to Melbourne Airport rail link will consist of two new train stations, Sunbury South Station and Melbourne Airport Station, which will link to the proposed Airport to City rail link via Albion Station on the Sunbury Line (Public Transport Victoria, 2013). Together, these two proposals connect to form one new integrated train line, connecting Melbourne airport from north to south and south to north. Improving transport links to Melbourne Airport will assist in catering for the growing number of people using the airport now and in the future.
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Sunbury - Birthplace of the Ashes (paulalivinthedream.wordpress.com, n.d.)
(Rupertswood Mansion (Timewether, 2008)
14 A band playing during Sunbury’s Sunfest (Hermer, n.d.)
LOCAL CONTEXT
At the local scale, certain elements around the precinct were used to inform the precinct structure plan. These include Jackson Creek and Holden Flora and Fauna Reserve, which are environmentally and culturally significant (Ractliffe, 2015; VPA, 2014). There are also several areas contributing to the existing open space network which includes Goonawarra Winery and a public golf course. Critical to the precinct is the site of the possible re-establishment of Victoria University (Kennedy, 2013; Hume City Council, 2014) and the existing Sunbury Recycling Water Plant west of the precinct.
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CONTEXT ANALYSIS & ASSESSMENTS Understanding the precinct is a crucial part of the planning process. It enables decision makers to make informed decisions which will affect the current and future community of Sunbury South.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT
In the initial stages of the planning process context analysis and technical assessments were conducted to identify and understand the issues, opportunities and constraints early on. Assessments were made on the following: Sunbury’s socio-economic status Walkability Character and heritage Typologies
Sunbury is regarded as having great access to economic resources based on Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEFIA) (Hume City Council, 2011a). However, this does not fully reflect the living conditions of the community. Characteristic of most outer suburbs, Sunbury is highly car-dependent, with 73.7% of residents opting for the car to travel to work. Surprisingly, despite having eight fully operational bus services (PTV, 2013), including a SmartBus service to Melbourne Airport, only 0.2% ride the bus, while 8.2% travel by train. It is not known how many residents use the train since the electrification of the line in 2012 (PTV, 2012). However, a rise in patronage is expected. It is likely that residents prefer faster and more direct means of transport, hence why cars and trains are a more popular method of travel. In terms of housing, the outer north-west is generally affordable compared to the rest of metropolitan Melbourne. Sunbury’s current median house price is proportionally lower than its outer suburban counterparts. However throughout Metropolitan Melbourne, house prices have been increasing, Sunbury included. To ensure that homes remain affordable for all people, certain measure will need to be introduced. In terms of industries, the proposal is likely to affect these numbers with increasing demand in the construction sector, and in education and training, with continued growth in transport, postal & warehousing industries due to the formation of stronger links to a growing Melbourne Airport. 16
Note that many of the statistics used are based on 2011 Census data accessed through .id and based on 2011 Census data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
SUNBURY AS OF 2011
It appears that there is an increasing number of lone person households and an ageing population. This suggests that certain measures can be implemented to ensure that essential services are provided. These statistics also provide an opportunity to explore new housing typologies.
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WALKABILITY ASSESSMENT Walkability to train station
Walkability to bus stops
10 minutes from the station: 65 ha
(Sa’at, 2016)
(Sa’at, 2016)
10 minutes from the station: 65 ha
3% 20 minutes: 332 ha
17% 18
Using the concept of the ‘20-minute neighbourhood’, it was found that only 17% of Sunbury’s residents are within a 1.6 km distance or a 20-minute walk from the station. This was found to be due to the lack of concentrated housing around the existing Sunbury Station, where land uses are primarily related to commercial or industrial uses (Sa’at, 2016). To avoid replicating this in Sunbury South, it is advised that a more concentrated mix of uses and a higher percentage of housing is located near Sunbury Station.
10 minutes 1,407 ha
73% 20-minutes: 1,715 ha
89%
A larger proportion of residential areas were found to be well within the 20-minute catchment from bus stops (Sa’at, 2016). However as mentioned earlier only 0.2% of residents use the bus to travel to work (.id, 2011). However, this percentage may be higher if travel to school and everyday services were taken into account. Improving the efficiency and frequency of buses may also increase bus patronage.
Walkability to employment and retail
(Sa’at, 2016)
Walkability to parks
(Sa’at, 2016)
10 minutes from the station: 585 ha
31% 20 minutes: 1,247 ha
65%
10 minutes from the station: 1,142 ha
Distributing employment and retail through more mixed use areas is one way of more evenly distributing employment (Sa’at, 2016). This together with more employment opportunities within Sunbury South is likely to boost these statistics
31% 20 minutes: 1,707
89%
In terms of access to parks and open spaces, it was found that Sunbury provides high access to parks and open spaces, which increases the potential and likelihood of residents engaging in physical outdoor activities. This should thus be replicated in Sunbury South.
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CHARACTER & HERITAGE ASSESSMENT LANDSCAPE CHARACTERISTICS The landscape and natural features of Sunbury are significant in forming its aesthetic and character (DTPLI, 2008). Careful consideration will have to be made in developing Sunbury South precinct not only to ensure that the landscape is maintained and enhanced. The topography within the precinct is fairly even except for the land to the west where the water movement of Jackon Creek has created steep slopes. These areas are thus restricted for development. It is recommended that a buffer is made around this area.
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Topography map of Sunbury (Google, 2016)
Aboriginal heritage sites were found in areas of close proximity to the precinct. These areas consist of scarred trees, quarries and artefacts. There are varying levels of heritage sensitivity based on the density of such elements (Chamberlain, 2015). A landscape plan should be prepared in conjunction with development proposals for Sunbury South and consultation with the Registered Aboriginal Party should be undertaken.
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Jackson Creek (Craiglee, n.d.)
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Sunbury Aerial (Bartlett cited in World Holiday Destinations, 2015)
ASSESSING TYPOLOGIES STREET TYPOLOGY The grid layout represents one of the earlier areas to be development in Sunbury. A variety of uses are found within close proximity to each other, including industrial, commercial and residential.
A Cul-de-sacs are characteristic of residential developments and are thus generally limited to single land uses. However, they do provide the opportunity to graft pedestrian shortcuts between houses to make access safer and more direct for people.
This curvilinear layout contains some old and new developments, with newer developments in blue for residential use and yellow for public use. Several heritage buildings sites are located within this part of Sunbury.
In analysing street types was found that there are three main street typologies which exist within Sunbury. A grid layout, a curvilinear layout and a cul-de-sac layout. It was found that each layout also corresponded with particular types of uses. It is recommended that a grid-like layout is adopted in Sunbury South. 21
BUILDING TYPOLOGY Local post office within the town centre
Sunbury Town Centre
Crossman, 2013)
Single detached dwellings on a cul-de-sac layout
Sunbury Station
The local cinema is the tallest building around the town centre, standing at 4 storeys.
(Google Maps, 2016)
Sunbury’s low-rise buildings should be taken into condeisration when designing for Sunbury South. Height controls may be required in order to keep in line with the character of Sunbury. 22
(Google Maps, 2014)
RAIL LINK ASSESSMENT BENEFITS OF TRAINS
(Deloitte, 2011) Image: Canva, n.d.
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ADDRESSING PHYSICAL BARRIERS
The intersection between the Outer Metropolitan Ring Road and the rail link presents a physical barrier in constructing the transport proposal. Hence why an elevated rail is proposed so as not to impede the movement of on-road vehicles including freight. Further assessments will have to be made to determine its feasibility. In terms of road zones, it was found that Sunbury Road is currently under Road Zone Category 1 which means that a permit it not required to build a railway ( DPCD, 2011). SUNBURY RD Section of Sunbury Road and Station (Diaz, 2016) 24
KEY CONSIDERATIONS COMMUNITY VALUES As mentioned previously, the ‘country-town’ like character of Sunbury, as reflected in its natural landscape and urban design is strongly valued by its community. This is recognised by Hume City Council who has put forward a set of policies, which seek to ensure the valued neighbourhood character is retained and enhanced (DELWP, 2006) as stated in earlier sections of this report. Thus, it is crucial for new development, including Sunbury South to plan and design with this in mind.
PHYSICAL BARRIERS While Sunbury’s hilly landscape contributes to its character, it has also restricted certain areas of Sunbury South precinct from development. It is thus important to use the remaining areas for development most effectively.
TRANSPORT PROPOSAL Following the first consideration on community values, residents have voiced their concerns about aesthetics in previous community consultations once the elevated rail has been constructed. Further work on designing the rail is required to address these concerns. Funding the transport proposal is another major consideration. Although such a project can generate thousands of jobs and stimulate the local economy, funding is still needed to meet the costs. Value capture, which is a type of public financing involving the allocation of business revenue or land value generated from public infrastructure back to fund the initial costs of the infrastructure (Gurran & Lawler, 2016). The Australian Government has recognised this funding method in the ‘Smart Cities Plan’ (Commonwealth of Australia, 2016).
(AFR, 2016)
LANDHOLDINGS The land is currently held by Capitol Property Group (Capitol Property Group, n.d). Closely working with all stakeholders, particularly the developer is crucial in developing a framework which considers and benefits all stakeholders.
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Y’ T R
45.3%
‘TIME
The following have been recognised as key issues which the plan seeks to address. These include the lack of local employment, thus forcing residents to work outside the suburb. This causes workers to spend a significant amount of their travelling to work which can cause a sense of ‘time poverty’ (OSISDC, 2012).
PO VE
ISSUES
of Hume residents feel rushed or pressed for time
As with many outer suburbs, Sunbury is a car depdenent community with a lack of housing diversity. Such characeristics can cause further sprawl and health issues.
LAC KO
(OSISDC, 2012; SunburyCHC, 2013)
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MPLOYM AL E EN C T LO
78%
work outside the Sunbury catchment (SunburyCHC, 2013) 26
of residents in Sunbury drive to work (ABS as cited in .id, 2011)
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73.7%
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POOR
PENDENCY
17%
LIM IT
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SING CHOICE
of households are within 20 minutes of Sunbury Station (Sa’at, 2016)
90.1%
of housing are detached dwellings but there is a growing number of lone persons (ABS as cited in .id, 2011)
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OPPORTUNITIES
PROXIMITY TO THE AIRPORT AND SUNBURY TOWN CENTRE Sunbury South is strategically located within close proximity close proximity to major local and state economic drivers. Capitalising on its location is key to providing a diverse range of employment opportunities and services to the community.
Melbourne Airport (Brailliant Touch, n.d.) 28
POTENTIAL RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF VICTORIA UNIVERSITY Sunbury South’s close proximity to the old site of Victoria University, which closed down in 2009 (Victoria University, 2009) and has since been vacant, is crucial in planning for Sunbury South. It presents an opportunity to form partnerships with the institution for education, employment and research purposes.
Old site of Victoria University (Law, n.d.)
CELEBRATED NATURAL ASSETS & ECOLOGY Sunbury values its natural landscape and has continued to ensure that it is maintained. Jackson Creek and Holden Flora and Fauna Reserve contain large number of protected and endangered flora and fauna (VPA, 2014). This is an element of Sunbury which should be incorporated into the framework to ensure that it is preserved and enhanced.
Jackson Creek (Craiglee Vineyard, n.d.)
EXISTING COMMUNITY Sunbury presents itself as a community with strong values and a willingness to get involved. It currently has a wide range of community interest groups including conmunity interest groups, sporting and health support groups (SunburyCHC, 2016) and hosts community festivals such as SunFest. Buildong on this this existing sense of community can prove valuable in supporting the continued growth of Sunbury.
Sunbury Little Green Thumbs 29
03 THE PLAN The following section presents the plan for the precinct. It includes the vision and strategic framework. The vision illustrates what is ultimately the desired outcome for Sunbury South and it’s comunity, and the framework outlines how this community will come into fruition. Together, the plan works to coordinate all the essential elements and guide the future development of Sunbury South.
Artists’ impression (Moller, 2014) 30
VISION Sunbury South is a catalyst for the revitalisation of the north-western region, as a leading model for ecologically responsibe resilient communities and innovative industries, connected by a multimodal transport network that links key activity centres in the north west.
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SUNBURY SOUTH PRECINCT MAP
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STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK?? Key Themes
DEVELOPMENT Develop a precinct which supports a thriving economy and provides a diversity of uses and housing options
Strategic Directions 1 - 3
1. Define and consolidate a mix of uses
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2. Develop a green research and innovation hub
3. Introduce a sustainable housing model
ACCESS & MOVEMENT
PUBLIC REALM & SPACES
NATURAL RESOURCE
Fostering an adaptive and healthy community that promotes sustainable practices
Strategic Directions 4 - 6
4. Improve multi-modal access & movement
5. Establish a network of public spaces
6. Integrated water management
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DEVELOPMENT Planning for a liveable community requires planning for development. The following section will explore this theme through three strategic objectives which will support a thriving economy and provide a disveristy of uses, services and housing options. These strategic objectives include:
1. Define and consolidate a mix of uses
3. Introduce a sustainable housing model
2. Develop a green research and innovation hub
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DEVELOPMENT
1. Define and consolidate a mix of uses
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A retail strip will be introduced along Sunbury Road to accommodate complementary businesses and create employment opportunities for residents.
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A mix of uses and services will be concentrated around Sunbury South Station along Sunbury Road, creating a destination for residents and visitors to work, live and play.
Examples of activated streets along urban mixed use development
A street in a walkable urban place in Atlanta. (Steuteville, 2013)
Urban mixed-use development in Santa Row, San Jose (Hebert, 2014)
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DEVELOPMENT
2. Develop a green research and innovation hub
A research and innovation hub will ignite the city of Hume and the north-west region and spur growth and employment in green logistics and other emerging sustainable industries. It will encourage local and global collaboration, thus bringing a diverse international community to the precinct.
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Create a partnership with Victoria University and together, collaborate with the community and local council to re-establish Victoria University Sunbury campus.
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Contribute to the economic vitality and sustainability efforts of Melbourne Airport
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Involve the private logistics sector and other green industries.
THREE TIERED APPROACH
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Support the re-establishmet of Victoria University and collaborate to stimulate growth in STEM industries
A 1% shift towards STEM in the workforce would generate $57.4 billion to the Australian GDP (PwC, 2015)
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Contribute to the economic vitality of Melbourne Airport
23, 000 jobs forecasted by 2033
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$70 million business park warehouse (Melbourne Airport, 2014)
Collaborating with the private sector towards a green logistics future
Freight Co2 emissions
Planning and developing for a green research and innovation hub which contributes to the emerging market within the green economy is an opportunity not to be missed. There is great potential for Sunbury South to create an amalgamation between private industries and the research and education sector to establish ans sutain a thriving local economy. The approach seeks to build on Hume’s Economic Development Strategy 2030 (Hume City Council, 2011).
The green economy has the potential to create 840,000 jobs
Artists’ impression (Moller, 2014) 39
DEVELOPMENT
3. Introduce a sustainable housing model
Sunbury South will cater to the short and long term housing needs of a wide range of residents and visitors. The community will consist of students, researchers, scholars and entrepreneurs and families. Thus the following strategies have been developed to help guide the provision of housing.
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Implement a variety of housing types to cater to the diverse community and to evolving household structures.
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Introduce cluster housing as a new housing typology to increase density while maintaining and enhancing landscape amenity and neighbhourhood character.
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Utilise inclusionary zoning to provide affordable housing to residents who need it most.
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Implement best practice energy production and water management measures at the household scale.
INCLUSIONARY ZONING FOR HOUSING To ensure that Sunbury South remains affordable for all people inclusionary zoning will be introduced. It requires the incorporation of a portion of permanently affordable housing in a development project. (Spiller & Anderson-Oliver, 2015). Sunbury will sure a 20% of total housing stock is reserved for affordable housing under inclusionary zoning.
CLUSTER HOUSING Cluster housing is an emerging concept which presents an alternative to the typical residential development. It involves grouping housing development and several adjacent parcels (City of Surrey, 2005). In doing so, this opens up larger blocks for open spaces and ensures that land is used more efficiently while retaining the rural character and natural landscape (City of Surrey, 2005). It may cater to a range of densities from small lots to townhouses, making it flexible in creating well-designed housing (City of Surrey, 2005). This type of housing together with inclusionary zoning opens up a range of opportunities to be explored in terms of designing affordable and attractive housing developments.
Conventional residential subdivision plan
Cluster development example with increased open/green spaces (City of Surrey as cited by Diaz, 2016)
Eco Housing render (ADEPT, as cited in Archdaily, n.d.) 41
ACCESS & MOVEMENT
4. Improve multi-modal access and movement
Improving multi-modal access and movement particularly for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport is key in promoting sustainable movement and a healthier and more active community. To encourage this desired movement hierarchy for the community, the following strategies will be implemented:
DESIRED MOVEMENT HIERARCHY
PEDESTRIANS & CYCLISTS
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Provide an integrated network that links key nodes of activity, employment and services at multiple scales within and outside of the precinct via public transport and active movement routes.
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Provide safe and efficient entrance and exit points at Sunbury South Station for all people.
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Introduce dedicated bicycle and bus lanes along Sunbury Road and within the precinct for safer and more efficient movement.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
FREIGHT
PRIVATE VEHICLES
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Provide an integrated cycling network and adequate supporting facilities such as bike racks that are located in key local areas.
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Promote the use of principal bicycle routes for leisure and everyday use.
Proposed bus and and bicycle network
Bus routes will be located along main streets and key areas of activity, servicing all residents of Sunbury within a 400 to 800-metre catchment, or a 5 to 10-minute walk. Safe and direct links between the precinct and Victoria University will allow for more efficient movement between these two key areas. A shared pedestrian and cyclists bridge is one option. Feasibility studies from GTA Consultants (2014) have been conducted. However, further assessments are required in conjunction with the proposed routes shown here.
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PUBLIC REALM & SPACES
5. ESTABLISH A NETWORK OF PUBLIC SPACES GREEN CORRIDORS
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Design parks and other open spaces to have direct residential or commercial frontages or road frontages to increase passive surveillance and pedestrian access.
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Provide linear parks within 400 metres of all dwellings, thereby maximising the number of properties within walkable distance to green open spaces.
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Connect with Holden Flora and Fauna Reserve and Jackson Creek Reserve.
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Provide public spaces under the rail to maximise its use and encourage passive, active and creative use of the space.
Sønder Boulevard a median strip turned into a public green space
Sønder Boulevard (Bildkälla Wikimedia, n.d.) 44
Sønder Boulevard (Wonderful Copenhagen, n.d.)
Green Open Space Network
The proposed areas for green open spaces build on the current network of Sunbury and seek to provide a variety of uses. For conservation and protective purposes, as well as sport and recreational uses.
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Community Space & Infrastructure A core community space at the heart of the precinct will allow residents, the wider community and the council to plan, design and program spaces for people. It will be community driven and council facilitated. This space will be key to building an active and adaptive community through the following strategies:
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Provide a variety of social infrastructure and activities which address the needs of the demographic through programming and master planning
2
Implement community infrastructure in earlier stages of planning and development to meet the needs of a growing population.
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Use transitioning methods to ensure spaces are used while planning continues for the long-term community and social infrastructure.
‘Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper’ interventions are implemented while long-term planning continues for civic spaces in Burnside Park, Providence, Rhode Island (PPS, 2014)
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NATURAL RESOURCE
6. Integrated water management
Water is a valuable community asset to Sunbury. Contributing to the local council’s initiative in making Hume more water efficient (Hume City Council, 2012) is key to creating a sustainable and adaptive community. This can be achieved in collaboration with Sunbury Recycling Water Plant and water management specialists.
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Coordinate water and land management systems to enable a closed-loop water system within the precinct.
2
Integrate public open space and residential development into water management plans.
3
Implement urban design measures to facilitate stormwater capture and reduce surface runoff.
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Ensure the health of Jackson Creek and comply with stormwater management standards.
(Tang, 2016)
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WATER SENSITIVE URBAN DESIGN
LOCAL PRECEDENTS: TANDERRUM WAY, BROADMEADOWS, HUME
(Tang, 2016) (Clearwater, 2012)
Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) will be implemented at the precinct scale. This will be initially designed for main roads within the precinct as projects like these need funding. However significant savings can be made in integrating such measure.
Local projects such as that in Tanderrum Way, Broadmeadows have proven to be effective. Other than enhanced aesthetics, the community and council gain multiple economic and environmental benefits, from cutting costs on irrigation to decreasing stormwater pollutants in the local creek (Clearwater, 2012).
WSUD measures include the use of bioretention basins and permeable paving which allow rainwater to be captured while improving the aesthetic of the landscape.
The project cost a total of $3.6 million with contributions from Melbourne Water and the State Government (Clearwater, 2012). (HydroSTON, 2016)
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03 IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE To ensure the sustained and coordinated implementation of the Structure Plan, an Implementation Schedule is required. It will allow for the vision, objectives and strategies to be implemented progressively. The Implementation Schedule will include the following:
IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS
IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE
Defining the actions is crucial in seeing the proposal come to fruition. Continued collaboration and consultation with the community and other stakeholders plays an important part in defining and implementing the following actions:
As the Structure Plan will be implemented progressively, three broad phases are used to see the completion of the Implementation Actions. These phases include:
Policy Research Design and Build Advocacy (Stubbs & O’Reilly, 2011)
Short term Medium term Long term
(Stubbs & O’Reilly, 2011)
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IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
TRANSPORT PROPOSAL ACTIONS
TIMEFRAME
PARTNERS
Advocate for the earlier implementation of the rail proposal
ONGOING
Community, PTV, Hume Council, State
Prepare full technical assessment reports for the construction of the rail
SHORT
PTV
Prepare cost estimates for rail construction
SHORT
PTV
Launch a design competition for the design of Sunbury South Station
SHORT
Hume Council, PTV
DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
TIMEFRAME
PARTNERS
Prepare high level cost estimates for all strategies and implementation actions
SHORT
Various
Complete review of the Structure Plan
MEDIUM
Various
Advocate for the undergrounding of powerlines in all types of development
SHORT
Hume Council
Introduce inclusionary zoning in all residential development
SHORT
Hume Council
Introduce cluster zoning in selected residential areas
SHORT
Hume Council
Prepare a business strategy and masterplan for the research & development precinct
MEDIUM
Hume Council, Victoria Univeristy, Melbourne Airport
Prepare a detailed assessment of areas under the heritage overlay
SHORT
Hume Council
Undertake a detailed assessment of the water management infrastructure that is connected to Sunbury Water Recycling Plant
SHORT
Western Water
Develop a strategic development phasing plan
ONGOING
Hume Council
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ACCESS & MOVEMENT ACTIONS
TIMEFRAME
PARTNERS
Upgrade Sunbury Road to support future expansion and inclusion of linear park and skyrail
MEDIUM
VicRoads, PTV
Advocate for the extension of Sunbury town buses services to Sunbury South
ONGOING
VicRoads, PTV
Introduce a pedestrian zone overlay
MEDIUM
Hume Council
Undertake feasibility studies for the pedestrian & cyclists link between Sunbury South & Victoria University
SHORT
VicRoads
PUBLIC REALM ACTIONS
TIMEFRAME
PARTNERS
Prepare a public space masterplan for Sunbury South
MEDIUM
Various
Prepare and implement a masterplan for the Sunbury Road linear park
SHORT
Various
Prepare and implement a tree planting plan
SHORT
Hume Council
Community engagement and consultation with the existing Sunbury community as well as future residents
ONGOING
Hume Council
MEDIUM to LONG
Hume Council
Develop a placemaking strategy plan for the community space
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SUMMARY Using this Strucutre Plan Sunbury South will set to achieve an adaptive community that is well-connected by multiple modes of transport and within close proximity to a diverse range of jobs which work towards a thriving economy. It will provide a new sustinable housing model making it affordable for all future residents. It will boast a network open spaces promoting community engagement and active mobility while incorporating water sensitive measures to address climate change and sustain and enhance valued assests within Jackon Creek. It will be catalysed by the vital rail link between key centres of activity, that being Sunbury Town Centre and Melbourne Airport.
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