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Beveridge Central Active Open Space Master Plan

Orientation

  • Beveridge Central Active Open Space is a planned 6.79 hectare active recreation reserve in Beveridge, within Mitchell Shire. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The reserve is located on the corner of Patterson Road and Lithgow Street. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The master plan was commissioned by Mitchell Shire Council in March 2024. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The study report is dated May 2025. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The project sits inside the Beveridge Central Precinct Structure Plan area. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The page should be read with Mitchell Open Space Strategy, Lockerbie North Precinct Structure Plan, Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan, Beveridge North East Precinct Structure Plan, and Donnybrook-Woodstock Precinct Structure Plan. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The reserve is a growth-area infrastructure response, not an isolated park upgrade. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The core planning problem is how to fit soccer, cricket, community facilities, play, access, parking, drainage, vegetation, and high-performance sport into a constrained 6.47 hectare developable footprint. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The master plan shifts the original PSP concept away from tennis at this site and toward soccer, cricket, and small-sided soccer. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The shift has network consequences because tennis is deferred to planned facilities in Lockerbie North Precinct Structure Plan and other future PSP active open spaces. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

Source Basis

  • Primary source read: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The source contains the May 2025 Study Report and appendices. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Appendix 1 reviews background reports and plans. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Appendix 2 records site-visit learnings from small-sided facilities. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Appendix 3 contains the master plan drawing. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Appendix 4 contains the community facility concept plan. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Appendix 5 contains the reserve cost plan prepared by Harlock Consulting. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • No separate extracted council report with the same initiative slug was found in the Mitchell extracted folder. (Source: local extracted-file search)
  • The target wiki page did not exist before this compilation. (Source: local target page check)
  • Spatial claims below are limited to text-readable facts because drawings are represented in extracted text rather than surveyed GIS geometry. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

Executive Thesis

  • The master plan is a delivery framework for the first major active-open-space reserve serving rapid population growth in Beveridge. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Beveridge had an estimated 2024 population of 9,120. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Beveridge is forecast to exceed 112,000 people by 2046. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The source states that Beveridge is projected to become Mitchell Shire’s largest population centre by 2046. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The reserve therefore has to perform as early growth-area social infrastructure, not merely as club land. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The current infrastructure deficit is acute because Beveridge has no sports fields. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Existing public sporting facilities in Beveridge are limited to two tennis courts with a netball overlay at Beveridge Recreation Reserve. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The adjoining Mandalay Estate has an 18 hole golf course, but that does not solve the public rectangular-field and cricket deficit. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The active-open-space mechanism is land reservation through the PSP, followed by Council ownership, master planning, staging, capital funding, and detailed design. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The main feasibility risk is that the developable sports area is smaller than the PSP headline area once road widening is removed. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The second feasibility risk is physical: 6.4 metres of fall, shallow basalt, existing dams, incomplete downstream drainage, and tree conflicts all affect cost and layout. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The third feasibility risk is operating intensity: the plan combines community soccer, cricket, high-performance soccer, futsal-style courts, play, events, drop-off, parking, and casual access on one compact reserve. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

Planning Context

  • The Beveridge Central PSP identifies the site as sports reserve SR-01 at 6.79 hectares. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The PSP concept plan provided for three soccer pitches, eight tennis courts, a shared pavilion, a play space, and car parking. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The master plan supersedes that concept in practical terms by replacing tennis with four synthetic small-sided soccer pitches. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The reason given is an opportunity for Council to work with a high-performance sports partner to provide additional soccer facilities and services. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Council’s Draft Open Space Strategy 2024 nominated three rectangular pitches and one overlaid oval for the site. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • That open-space strategy direction supports soccer and cricket as the dominant field uses. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Tennis provision is redirected to two active open spaces in Lockerbie North Precinct Structure Plan. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Longer-term tennis provision is also expected from active open spaces in other PSPs. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The relevant future PSPs named in the source are Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan, Beveridge North East Precinct Structure Plan, and Donnybrook-Woodstock Precinct Structure Plan. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The plan is therefore part of a distributed sport-network decision across the Mitchell growth corridor. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The site is in the Urban Growth Zone Schedule 5. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Urban Growth Zone Schedule 5 relates to the Beveridge Central PSP. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The site is affected by Infrastructure Contributions Overlay Schedule 2. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The Infrastructure Contributions Overlay sets the method for levies for public infrastructure in the Beveridge Central precinct. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The source does not identify specific additional ICO implications for the Beveridge Central AOS itself. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The planning control mechanism is that subdivision applications in the precinct must be accompanied by a Public Infrastructure Plan addressing public open space and land for community facilities. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

Land Assembly

  • The 6.79 hectare site comprises three Council-owned land parcels. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Land Parcel 1 is 2.29 hectares at 34 Lithgow Street, Beveridge. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Land Parcel 1 is Crown Allotment 95, Township of Beveridge, Parish of Merriang. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Land Parcel 2 is 2.33 hectares at 72 Lithgow Street, Beveridge. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Land Parcel 2 is Crown Allotment 90, Township of Beveridge, Parish of Merriang. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Land Parcel 3 is 2.48 hectares at 86 Patterson Road, Beveridge. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Land Parcel 3 is Crown Allotment 94, Township of Beveridge, Parish of Merriang. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The land has historically been used for agricultural land, farming, grazing, and rural living. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Council ownership reduces land-assembly risk for the reserve itself. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Council ownership does not remove infrastructure interface risk because 0.32 hectares is reserved for future road and intersection works. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The developable sport and recreation area is 6.47 hectares after the 0.32 hectare road requirement is excluded. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The 0.32 hectare deduction is approximately 4.7 percent of the nominal 6.79 hectare PSP reserve. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • That deduction matters because car parking, access, drop-off, and field orientation all compete for the remaining footprint. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

Site Constraints

  • The site falls from the northwest corner to the southeast corner. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The overall fall is 6.4 metres. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The source translates the fall into an average grade of 1:60. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Sports-field construction on this slope requires significant earthworks and retaining walls. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The western section has basalt bedrock predominantly within the top half metre. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The southwest corner has bedrock at about 2 metres depth. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The eastern section generally has bedrock deeper than 2 metres. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The shallow western basalt has the potential to slow excavation and increase costs. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The master plan locates major elements with the bedrock constraint in mind. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The site has no formal watercourses. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Minor valleys direct part of overland flow into three dams in the southeast corner of each land parcel. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Beveridge is described as having historic flooding issues due to incomplete downstream assets. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • On-site detention is required to limit flows to adjoining properties. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The required on-site detention storage is 180 cubic metres. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The plan can provide detention through underground storage or an above-ground retarding basin. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The preferred master plan includes an ephemeral wetland in the southeast corner to help manage overland stormwater. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The wetland size, shape, location, and function remain subject to detailed design. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • No potential environmental contamination was indicated from title information. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The regional groundwater table is noted as 10 metres or less in the northwest and 5 metres or less for the remainder of the site. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The source says the existing electrical supply will likely need upgrading. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The source identifies Yarra Valley Water as the water utility. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The area has reticulated potable water and recycled water. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • A 100 millimetre recycled-water connection is identified at the southwest corner as the preferred water-meter location. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • A 150 millimetre potable-water connection at the southwest corner can service a proposed fire hydrant system. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Sewer connection likely requires Yarra Valley Water to extend its sewer main across Patterson Road to the west site boundary. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

Vegetation And Heritage

  • The site contains 86 trees. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The site also has 21 street trees outside the reserve boundary. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Eighteen trees were assessed as High Retention Value. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Thirty-two trees were assessed as Moderate Retention Value. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Thirty-six trees were assessed as Low Retention Value. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • All 18 High Retention Value trees are in Land Parcel 2 at 72 Lithgow Street. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The master plan retains all 21 street trees because they are outside the site boundary. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The master plan shows possible retention of up to 6 High Retention Value trees. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The master plan shows possible retention of 16 Moderate Retention Value trees in the eastern reserve section. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Retaining all High Retention Value trees is not possible because of the type and layout of the proposed sporting and recreation infrastructure. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Offset planting is supported throughout the site to help compensate for tree loss. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The cost plan includes 150 semi-mature trees. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Tree planting is estimated at $75,000. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The Urban Forest Strategy standard referenced by the master plan is 1 tree per 5 car parks. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The car park comes close to that standard but is constrained near the synthetic small-sided soccer pitches. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Tree planting is excluded along the edge next to synthetic pitches because leaf litter and root invasion could damage or burden pitch surfaces. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • No Aboriginal places have been previously recorded within the site. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • No part of the site falls within an identified area of Cultural Heritage Sensitivity. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • No historical heritage places have been recorded within the site. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The cultural heritage assessment concluded there are no constraints or legislative requirements for Aboriginal or historical heritage management before development. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

Sports Demand

  • The 2024 sports-needs assessment uses Victorian AusPlay participation data for July 2023 to June 2024. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The demand table applies those rates to the estimated 2024 Beveridge population of 9,120. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Cricket demand is estimated at 639 total participants in 2024. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The cricket estimate is built from 374 child participants and 265 adult participants. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The cricket estimate converts to 42 estimated teams. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The cricket demand table indicates a 2024 requirement of 6 ovals. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Soccer demand is estimated at 1,322 total participants in 2024. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The soccer estimate is built from 857 child participants and 465 adult participants. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The soccer estimate converts to 88 estimated teams. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The soccer demand table indicates a 2024 requirement of 11 pitches. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The demand table assumes 15 players per team for cricket and soccer. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The demand table assumes 6 to 7 cricket teams per oval. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The demand table assumes 7 to 8 soccer teams per pitch. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • These figures justify field provision because Beveridge currently lacks public sports fields. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The planned three soccer pitches at Beveridge Central are valid and justified in the source because of broader unmet Beveridge soccer demand. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The four small-sided soccer pitches are expected to fill some unmet traditional soccer demand in the short to medium term. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The cricket oval overlay is added because local cricket demand exists and will only be partly met by adjacent Lockerbie North active open spaces. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

Master Plan Components

  • The master plan includes one enclosed main soccer pitch. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The main soccer pitch is designed for high-performance soccer needs. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The main pitch includes run-off distances, a chain-mesh perimeter fence, technical boxes, player shelters, and sports lighting to 500 lux. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The main pitch is proposed with a hybrid surface. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The hybrid surface combines natural grass with reinforcing synthetic fibres. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The hybrid surface is intended to improve durability and reduce downtime for maintenance. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The cost table prices the main soccer pitch at $2.405 million with hybrid turf, fencing, shelters, scoreboard, and 500 lux lighting. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The master plan includes two community soccer pitches with a cricket oval overlay. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The community pitches include a synthetic centre cricket pitch. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The community pitches include player shelters, scoreboards, 100 lux sports lighting, and boundary fencing along southern and western edges. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The community pitches and cricket overlay are costed at $2.865 million. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The master plan includes four enclosed cricket practice nets. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The cricket practice nets are costed at $295,000. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The final location of the cricket nets remains a design issue because retaining nearby High Retention Value trees could cast unsafe shadows during training. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The master plan includes four synthetic small-sided soccer pitches. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The small-sided pitches are described as two banks of two synthetic futsal courts. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The synthetic courts include enclosure, roof netting, and sports lighting to 100 lux. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The four synthetic courts are costed at $2.65 million. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The plan includes an assembly area and activation space for futsal and major events. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The assembly and activation area is costed at $195,000. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The plan includes a two-storey shared-use community facility. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Stage 1 of the community facility is mainly ground floor. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Stage 2 of the community facility is mainly first floor. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The community facility includes reception, cafe, administration, family room, multi-faith room, and stair and lift access. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The community facility includes a high-performance section with change room, amenities, coach change room, theatrette, and internal store. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The community facility includes a community fitness gymnasium and program room. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The community facility includes four change rooms and amenities serving the two soccer pitches and cricket oval. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The community facility includes undercover seating for 200 people. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The community facility is the largest cost item at $14.715 million across both stages. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The master plan includes a district-level play space. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The play space is paired with BBQ, picnic tables, shelter, and nearby public toilets. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The play space package is costed at $1.025 million. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The plan includes one set of AFL goals north of the play space for informal local activity. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The plan includes an east-west pedestrian boulevard with bench seating. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The east-west pedestrian boulevard is costed at $290,000. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The plan includes terraced seating and access to the sports fields. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Terraced seating and field access are costed at $485,000. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The plan includes a secure soccer goal storage compound. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The secure soccer goal storage compound is costed at $45,000. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The plan includes reserve-wide bins, drinking fountains, bike racks, park furniture, tree planting, landscaping, services, paths, fencing, and signage. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

Access And Movement

  • Patterson Road is a future four-lane arterial road. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The source says Patterson Road will be unsuitable for a reserve entrance near the intersection expansion zone. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Melaleuca Boulevard is unsuitable for a reserve entrance because it has no direct connection to a collector road. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The master plan supports two vehicle access points. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • One access point is from Lithgow Street. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • One access point is from Patterson Road south of the intersection expansion zone. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Both access points use left-in and left-out movements. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Right turns into or out of Lithgow Street access are not possible because of the future intersection expansion, slip lanes, and right-turning lanes. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The master plan estimates approximately 200 car spaces. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The detailed cost plan describes the car park as approximately 190 spaces. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The car park is costed at $2.23 million. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The source says 100 to 130 spaces would typically serve a sports reserve of this size. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The higher parking provision responds to the small-sided soccer pitches and large events. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The plan still requires an external car-parking plan for larger events. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Three car and bus passenger drop-off and pick-up zones are included. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The three drop-off zones are intended to improve peak training and event traffic movements. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Drop-off and pick-up zones are costed at $545,000. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • A future road on the eastern side may incorporate angled or parallel parking. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The future road is to be undertaken by others and is costed at $0 in the master plan. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The pedestrian network is intended to maximise walkability across the reserve. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • A southeast-to-northwest pedestrian desire line is expected between housing and Beveridge Primary School and the future town centre. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • New sealed paths are costed at $405,000. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

Staging And Costs

  • The total estimated master plan cost is $34.79 million excluding GST. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Stage A is costed at $18.85 million excluding GST. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Stage B is costed at $15.94 million excluding GST. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Facilities and infrastructure recommendations total $27.94 million. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Other master plan recommendations total $3.35 million. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The subtotal before professional fees and authority fees is $31.29 million. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Professional fees are included at 10 percent and total $3.0 million. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Authority fees and charges are included at 1 percent and total $500,000. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The estimates include 10 percent design and construction contingencies. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The estimates include cost escalation to July 2025. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Cost exclusions include GST. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Cost exclusions include contaminated soil removal if encountered. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Harlock Consulting recommends budgeting 4 percent per annum for cost escalation up to construction. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The staged approach reflects current funding availability. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Stage A is intended to accommodate community soccer and cricket, some high-performance soccer activities, and the play space. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Stage B timing depends on funding, Council priorities, stakeholder priorities, and broader community need. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Services connections for electrical, water, sewer, fire, stormwater, and communications are costed at $1.255 million. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Reserve perimeter fencing is costed at $475,000. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Grassing non-sporting and non-paved areas is costed at $610,000. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Park furniture includes 20 bench seats, 10 bins, and 4 drinking fountains. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Park furniture is costed at $200,000. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Directional and regulatory signage includes 10 signs. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Directional and regulatory signage is costed at $75,000. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

Community Exhibition And Equity

  • The draft master plan was publicly exhibited from 21 February 2025 to 24 March 2025. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The source says community and stakeholder feedback contributed to finalising the master plan. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The extracted source does not provide a quantified submissions table in the readable master-plan text. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The study brief required the master plan to be assessed through a gender lens. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The gender assessment says the sports accommodated in the master plan include participation opportunities for girls and women as players, coaches, and club administrators. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The gender assessment says small-sided soccer can diversify participation through female, mixed, and gender-diverse teams. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The community facility concept uses gender-neutral change rooms and amenity areas. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The gender-neutral amenities avoid urinals and provide benchtop hand basins for toiletries and personal items. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Safety responses include public lighting in the car park and selected paths. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Safety responses include frequent reserve activation during weekday late afternoons and evenings and on weekend days. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Safety responses include wide, generally straight paths with canopied trees and low-height landscaping. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Safety responses include avoiding points of trapment between facilities and reserve infrastructure. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Safety responses include passive surveillance from dwellings along Melaleuca Boulevard and the proposed eastern road. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Accessibility responses include sealed paths, centrally located toilets, an accessible toilet, and a Family Room. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The Multi-Faith Room supports people of differing religions and people seeking quiet contemplation. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

Development Feasibility Implications

  • For Mitchell Shire Council, the project creates a large staged capital commitment with a base estimate of $34.79 million excluding GST. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • For Council asset managers, the project creates ongoing obligations for hybrid turf, synthetic pitches, lighting, drainage, paths, landscaping, wetland function, and pavilion operations. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • For developers in the Beveridge Central growth area, the project confirms that active open space is a planned infrastructure item tied to PSP and infrastructure-contribution mechanisms. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • For adjoining residents, the reserve changes amenity through lighting, traffic, event parking, noise, surveillance, parkland access, and recreation opportunities. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • For sports clubs, the main constraint is not just pitch quantity but access to compliant lighting, change rooms, storage, maintenance windows, and seasonal cricket-soccer sharing. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • For a high-performance soccer partner, the fenced 500 lux hybrid main pitch and secure player access are the enabling infrastructure. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • For community soccer, the two natural grass pitches and four small-sided synthetic pitches add both competition and training capacity. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • For cricket, the cricket oval overlay and four enclosed practice nets provide summer use but must be reconciled with soccer infrastructure and tree-shadow safety. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • For traffic planning, the reserve cannot be treated as a normal neighbourhood park because future Patterson Road arterial conditions force left-in and left-out access. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • For event management, approximately 190 to 200 on-site spaces are not sufficient for larger events, so external parking arrangements remain a delivery requirement. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • For detailed design, the most material uncertainties are earthworks, bedrock excavation, stormwater modelling, final wetland design, tree retention, service upgrades, and Stage B funding. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

Monitoring Signals

  • Monitor whether Stage A funding reaches the $18.85 million requirement. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor whether Stage B funding reaches the $15.94 million requirement. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor construction-cost escalation beyond July 2025 using the 4 percent per annum allowance identified by Harlock Consulting. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor whether detailed design confirms the 180 cubic metre on-site detention requirement. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor whether the ephemeral wetland remains in the southeast corner after hydrological design. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor whether the final design retains up to 6 High Retention Value trees. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor whether the cricket net location changes because of tree-shadow safety concerns. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor whether the car park remains approximately 190 to 200 spaces through detailed design. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor whether large-event parking plans are prepared before high-attendance uses begin. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor whether Patterson Road and Lithgow Street intersection works are delivered in time to support reserve access. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor whether the future eastern road includes angled or parallel parking. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor whether Yarra Valley Water sewer extension works are confirmed. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor whether electrical upgrades are scoped before sports lighting and pavilion delivery. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor whether tennis delivery in Lockerbie North Precinct Structure Plan proceeds quickly enough to offset the tennis removal from Beveridge Central. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor Beveridge population growth against the 112,000-plus 2046 forecast. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • Monitor soccer and cricket participation against the 2024 estimates of 1,322 soccer participants and 639 cricket participants. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

Gaps And Research Queries

  • The full public-exhibition submission summary is not visible in the extracted source and should be obtained if available. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The identity, role, commercial terms, and delivery obligations of the high-performance sports partner are not specified in the extracted source. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The final funding package for Stage A and Stage B is not specified in the extracted source. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The detailed hydrological and drainage plan is still a future design task in the extracted source. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The final tree-removal and offset schedule is not fixed in the extracted source. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The final cricket practice net location is unresolved in the extracted source. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The timing of Patterson Road duplication and Lithgow Street signalisation is not provided in the extracted source. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The timing and funding of the future eastern road are not provided in the extracted source. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The external large-event parking plan is identified as necessary but not supplied in the extracted source. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)
  • The implementation program beyond Stage A and Stage B cost allocation is not specified in the extracted source. (Source: beveridge-central-active-open-space-master-plan.txt)

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