O`Sullivan Beach Precinct

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O’Sullivan Beach Precinct
O’Sullivan Beach
Port Stanvac boundary to Christie Creek
Population 2,125
Christies Beach
Christie Creek to Witton Bluff
Port Noarlunga
Witton Bluff to southern bank of Onkaparinga River
Seaford and Port Noalunga
South
Port Noarlunga South to Moana
Moana
Robertson Road to Ochre Point
Maslin Beach
Ochre Point to Perkana Point
Port Willunga Precinct
Perkana Point to
Quinliven Road
Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands
Quinliven Road to Button Road
Sellicks Beach
Button Road to Council Boundary
Precinct Guidelines – August 2004
Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga
1. Preferred future statement
O’Sullivan Beach … an area where there is …
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acknowledgement and protection of its significant Aboriginal heritage
preservation and rehabilitation of its ecological habitats including the remnant
coastal cliff vegetation (Tingira Reserve) and dunes
retention and enhancement of the scenic value of the cliffs and views to the
ocean
appropriate recreational use of the beach and foreshore to capture the diversity of
activities for local and metropolitan users
enhancement of its residential streetscapes, reserves and marina
enhancement and development of its tourist potential
2. Description
O’Sullivan Beach Precinct covers the area from the Port Stanvac boundary in the
north to Christie Creek in the south and Morrow Road in the east. It has a population
of 2,125 persons (880 households)2.
O’Sullivan Beach boat ramp is identified as a major node in the State Government's
Adelaide Metropolitan Coast Park Concept Plan.
O’Sullivan Beach is along the Tjilbruke Dreaming Track and there are a number of
significant Aboriginal heritage sites.
This precinct is characterised by a residential suburb adjoining the foreshore.
Historically, O’Sullivan Beach suburb was developed as a public housing estate in
the 1960s and 1970s by the South Australian Housing Trust. Most of these homes
have subsequently become privately owned.
The foreshore is largely undeveloped as a node with its predominant land use being a
regional boat launching facility. The O’Sullivan Beach marina complex was
developed by the State Government in 1983 as the major domestic launch facility for
the southern metropolitan area. Associated land uses include a kiosk, toilet facilities,
a site management office, boat trailer parking, boat wash-down area and beach user
parking. There is a significant piece of coastal remnant vegetation to the north of the
marina car park – Tingira Reserve.
O’Sullivan Beach suburb is bordered by large tracts of industrial land: - the Port
Stanvac oil refinery (recently shut down) to the north, the industrial area of
O’Sullivan Beach/Lonsdale to the east and the Christies Beach Waste Water
Treatment plant to the south.
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ABS (2001).
3. Character and values
3.1 Ecological
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remnant coastal cliff and dune vegetation (Tingira Reserve)
remnant creek-line vegetation and indigenous revegetation along Christie
Creek
fore dunes alongside the car park and to the southern end of the SA Water
Sewerage Treatment Plant
rocky intertidal zone
3.2 Culture
Aboriginal heritage3
• Tjilbruke Dreaming Track
• registered Aboriginal heritage sites
European heritage
• named after Ignatius O’Sullivan who settled in this area in 1840
• subdivided in 1926
• originally developed to provide housing for Mobil and Lonsdale employees
Events
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3.3 Recreation and tourism
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popular recreational boating area with significant protected boat launching
facilities for year round use
dog exercise beach from the marina to Christie Creek
walking along the long sandy beach and along informal track alongside
Christies Treatment Plant and north of boat launching facility
fishing off the breakwater
soccer and cricket activities at the O’Sullivan Beach Sports & Recreation Centre
3.4 Economic/commercial activity
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kiosk
management of boat ramp
local neighbourhood shops
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A limited portion of Council’s coastline has been formally surveyed for archaeological evidence
of Aboriginal heritage. It is however, well known that the entire coast (dunes, beach and sea) has
importance to the Aboriginal community (past and present). The Native Title Act and the
Aboriginal Heritage Act provide legislative protection to known and unknown sites. The
registered Kaurna Native Title Claim has particular significance for Crown land.
Potential
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redevelopment of the marina complex
3.5 Infrastructure/facilities
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marina/breakwater
boat ramp
boat wash down area
boat trailer parking
kiosk
toilet facilities
picnic shelters
sports facilities
playgrounds
community centre
signage
stormwater outlets
3.6 Geology/geomorphology
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cliffs along the northern section of this precinct
dunes
Christie Creek
3.7 Landscape
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cliffs
creek
varied topography
sea/ horizon/sunset views from car parks and from the top of the cliff edge
refinery stack dominates skyline to the north
industrial areas border the residential area to the north, east and south
3.8 Urban character
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predominantly residential
eastern gateway is through Lonsdale industrial area
3.9 Open space and linkages
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coastal reserve
Tingira reserve
Yangara reserve
long narrow beach
informal walking track adjacent the Christies Beach Waste Water Treatment Plant
track from the top of the Tingira Drive Reserve to the marina
sports fields (O’Sullivan Beach Sports Centre)
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Christie Creek linear park
3.10 Transport and linkages
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Access via Lonsdale or along Galloway Road
3.11 Community associations
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Noarlunga Trees for Life
Hands Off Our Reserve
Karawatha Friendship Club
Friends of Sullies
Lonsdale Business Association
4. Features (see attached map)
5. Values (see attached map))
O'Sullivan Beach Precinct
Features
Legend
Open Space - Local
Open Space - District
Open Space - Regional
Footbridge
SA Water Land
Christie Creek
Walking trail
Informal track
Yangara Park
Playground
Community centre
Shops
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Selway Te rrac
Club room
Tennis court
Skate park
Oval
Indoor recreation centre
Parking
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Gulfview Ro
Stormwater outlets
Kiosk
Dogs (leash free area)
Boat ramp
Major picnic areas & shelters
Lookouts
Public toilets
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Ba d en Te rrac
Gallowa y Ro
Industrial area
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Precinct Guidelines - August 2004
Values
Legend
Infrastructure
Ecological
Recreational
Known Aboriginal Heritage
Christie Creek
Aquatic Reserve
TINGIRA RESERVE
High Landscape Value
Heritage Places
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Precinct Guideines - August 2004
6. Concept Plans
There are no concept plans for this precinct. An Action Plan is currently being
prepared which will identify key actions associated with visual and functional
improvements to the suburb.
7. Design Guidelines
Landscape architects – Hemisphere Design – prepared the following section on
design guidelines (2004).
Character Theme: Dunes, cliffs, marina, creek, suburban residential area and
industrial built form.
Character Statement: Experiences are varied within O’Sullivan Beach and are
largely defined by land use and topography and can be broadly classified into 4
distinct landscape character areas:
1. Industrial area in the north east
2. Residential area
3. Coastal cliff / foreshore area along the west
4. Christie Creek, which borders to the south.
Due to its proximity to Christie Creek and Port Stanvac Oil
Refinery, there is restricted access around the perimeter of
O’Sullivan Beach. Entry / exit into the suburb is therefore
limited to two major routes, one via O’Sullivan Beach Road /
Morrow Road and the other via Galloway Road. These entry
points are located within distinctly different landscape
Landscape character areas and
character areas and therefore play an important role in the
main entry / exit points
visitor’s initial perception of O’Sullivan Beach.
Industrial area
Within the industrial area located to the north east, the large factory / warehouse
blocks, cyclone fencing, stobie poles and views of the Pt Stanvac smoke stack, create
a distinct ‘mechanical’, ‘utilitarian’ feel. Although the smoke stack acts as a
landmark from many points within the suburb, it is far more prominent when viewed
from within this area. Scattered vegetation exists along the perimeter of the
industrial factories / warehouses and vacant blocks, but it does not effectively screen
the land uses within. Visually, this area lacks any sense of arrival, despite the fact
that physically, it is the most direct access route into the suburb from the north.
Residential area
Adjacent to the industrial area is a more low key residential area. This suburban
landscape of homogenous, single storey, brick houses and parklands offers some
visual appeal. The streets are more winding, creating less of an engineered
ambience. Planted verges and the absence of front fences, enhances the
‘neighbourly’, ‘suburban’ feel. There is a small cluster of shops and car parking
located centrally at the corner of Selway Terrace and Galloway Road. Attempts
have been made to reduce the visual impact of these buildings through feature
planting around the perimeter of the car park. The choice of plants however differs
greatly from nearby street planting and therefore does not create nor reinforce any
visual link to the surrounding streetscape. Generally views from within this area are
quite contained and landscape references of the hills, foreshore and adjacent suburbs
are somewhat insignificant. Only limited sea views are available from within the
residential areas and these are at the end Baden Terrace and along Mentone Parade.
Coastal cliff / foreshore area
There is a strong sense of arrival created by the undulating topography when
approaching the marina. The backdrop of the cliffs to the east, the interesting
geological forms and secluded nature of the space creates a more ‘naturalistic’
experience within a wider suburban context. There is also a strong visual /
contextual relationship to the Christies Beach precinct which dominates views to the
south. The layered cliffs and rugged rock revetments create a unique viewing
experience. However, these physical features also limit access to the immediate
foreshore.
The car park is visually intrusive due to the large expanses of bitumen and paving
and the lack of trees and other structures, which could introduce a more appealing
visual visitor experience. The harshness of the rock revetment and breakwater
amplifies this sense of intrusiveness. The car park also has a strong ‘utilitarian’ feel
due to the prominent light columns and the views to the north of the jetty
infrastructure of Port Stanvac.
Jetty infrastructure and light columns
Sense of ‘arrival’ when entering
over Christie Creek
Christie Creek
The densely vegetated area along Christie Creek has a
flowing, ‘organic’ visual appeal. This area is inviting and
presents obvious opportunities for picnic / rest / recreation
facilities. When entering O’Sullivan Beach through this
area, over the bridge on Galloway Road, there is a strong
sense of ‘arrival’. This is created by the landform of the
creek valley, the elevation of the bridge and the open space
‘parkland’ feel of Christie Creek.
Overall
Street and parkland plantings throughout the suburb,
particularly in the residential and industrial areas, lack visual
structure or consistency and in some places appear quite
inappropriate.
View of smoke stack through
residential area
Although the above landscape character areas are quite
distinct, there is a sense of overlap for example within and at
various residential locations, where glimpses of the smoke
stack, creek line and sea can be caught. There is a sense
within O’Sullivan Beach of the sea, community and
industry, coming together. This sense of convergence
should be recognised and celebrated in all future design
proposals.
Recommendations and comments: Enhance sense of arrival and
encourage themes that respond to the unique visual qualities and cultural
significance of O’Sullivan Beach.
Space and scale
Precinct:
• Reinforce northernmost entry into suburb with feature ‘gateway’ at Baden
Terrace / Morrow Road.
• Establish unique identity for O’Sullivan Beach and create sense of continuity
between all future planting and built form elements.
• Enhance existing and create new nodal / rest points at key areas.
Foreshore:
• The large expanse of hard surfaces and ‘block like’ form of the kiosk
dominate the foreground.
• Explore opportunities to introduce tree planting, furniture, interpretive
signage and innovative use of materials to create a human scale experience.
• Potential to enhance the ‘sense of arrival’ at the main entry point through
feature planting and interpretive elements.
New buildings and infrastructure
Precinct:
• Ensure all future industrial buildings are set back from verge with adequate
screening planting to reduce visual impact.
• Ensure all future residential development remains low rise.
• Upgrade and enhance façade and entry area around Karawatha building.
• Explore opportunity to create new path links between parks, foreshore and
Christie Creek linear trail.
• Upgrade and enhance existing look out / nodal point off Mentone Parade.
• Rationalise and upgrade existing foreshore car park located at the end of
Baden Terrace. Reduce visual impact with feature planting and sympathetic
surface treatments.
Foreshore:
• Existing kiosk and car park are visually dominant and uninviting.
• Potential to upgrade kiosk façade to create a striking feature using textures,
layered colours, and angular forms that reference the ‘natural’ and more
‘utilitarian’ landscape elements of the surrounding landscape.
Colours and finishes
Precinct:
A combination of rusted, natural and austere polished finishes would be
appropriate for furniture and feature elements throughout the site. Combinations
of these finishes could create visual interest through patterns and textures and
could be designed to appeal to the various user groups associated with the
location in which they are situated for example, children in the playgrounds.
Foreshore:
• Explore opportunities to use more sympathetic surface treatments in car park.
• Ochres, browns, and sand colours and natural timber and stone could be used
throughout the precinct. These could be combined with contemporary
colours and finishes to define focal areas and enhance the contemporary,
utilitarian character of the precinct.
Forms
Precinct:
• At feature nodal points, such as the Baden Terrace /
Morrow Road ‘gateway’, strong vertical and horizontal
forms could be incorporated to reference the structures
of shipping and local industry. These forms could be
created with varying scales of planting, and feature
retaining walls. It is crucial however to recognise that
O’Sullivan Beach is largely a residential suburb, and this
should be reinforced in all future proposals. These
themes should therefore be applied at a human scale and
reflect the aspirations of the local community.
• The flowing forms of water and the creek could reflect
Gateway opportunity at Baden Terrace /
the significance of Christie Creek and the sea, and
Morrow Road intersection
reinforce the sense of this being a coastal location.
These curvaceous forms could be incorporated into feature paving, retaining
walls and planting.
• Ensure there is a consistency in form and material of all future furniture,
signage, shelter and paving elements throughout the precinct.
Foreshore:
• Contemporary, angular forms which reference the physical structures of local
industry could be used in the construction of furniture and other
infrastructure as a contrast to the more ‘organic’, flowing lines representing
the visual characteristics of the cliffs, dunes and sea.
Signage and furniture
Precinct:
• Currently there is a lack of adequate directional signage showing links to the
points of interest within O’Sullivan Beach.
• Directional signage that indicates links to boat ramp / foreshore areas,
lookout points, walking trails, shops and recreational facilities is required,
particularly along recreational paths and at ‘gateways’.
Foreshore:
• Rationalise existing signage.
• Create user friendly, human scale elements and forms.
• Future furniture, signage and interpretive elements could reflect in physical
forms, the cultural significance of local industry and the rugged qualities of
the more ‘natural’ landscape elements.
Fencing
Precinct:
• Remove post and rail, perma-pine fencing along entry road to boat ramp area
and around entry to Karawatha building and replace with more innovative,
visually appealing, vehicle restriction solutions such as mass planted
vegetation barriers and large clusters of rocks.
• Explore opportunity to replace existing steel and cyclone wire fencing over
Christies Creek Bridge on Galloway Road, with feature handrail and fencing
to enhance ‘gateway’ experience. This could draw references from
indigenous flora and fauna of Christie Creek.
• Ensure all future fencing in Industrial areas is well screened and is visually
unobtrusive.
• Where practical, keep future fencing to a minimum throughout suburb to
maintain a consistency with existing conditions.
Foreshore:
• Create a cohesive, minimalist fence and railing style for the precinct that
maximises views, and is in keeping with future surrounding furniture and
built form elements.
Surfaces and materials
Precinct:
• A variety of ochre colours could be used in the paving / surface treatments at
nodal / lookout points and feature gateways to reference the strong visual
qualities of the layered cliffs.
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Smooth finished, natural materials such as stone and timber could reflect the
landscape forms associated with O’Sullivan Beach, and could be combined
with polished or smooth rusted steel referencing to the significance of local
industry.
• Upgrade and rationalise footpath / verge widths throughout site. Where
footpath does not abut kerb and verge widths are less that 400mm wide,
explore potential to infill with concrete.
Foreshore:
• Polished and suitable, coloured finishes could be used for surfaces and
structures which create a more contemporary, utilitarian feel.
• Rugged, ‘chunky’ timbers could also be used to reflect the shipping and rural
themes associated with O’Sullivans Beach.
• Car park area could be re-surfaced with more visually sympathetic materials
such as coloured bitumen or pavers and may take on organic lines and forms.
This would reduce its visual impact whilst adding interest when viewed from
surrounding vantage points.
Planting
Precinct:
• Enhance existing small and large-scale open space areas by incorporating
structural planting. These plantings could be a combination of both
indigenous and exotic species and could be used to define spaces, direct or
screen views and to create visual interest. Suggested species may include
Dianella revoluta (black-anther flax-lily), Lomandra sp. (mat rush),
Westringia fruticosa (coast rosemary), Platanus orientalis (oriental plane),
Allocasuarina verticillata (drooping sheoak ).
• Incorporate indigenous tree and shrub screening around the perimeter of the
industry zoned factories / warehouses and vacant blocks. Ensure planting in
these areas is consistent with proposals for lot 69 Baden Terrace and City of
Onkaparinga Planting Guidelines. Suggested species may include Eucalyptus
porosa (mallee box), Acacia pycnantha (golden wattle), Myporum
parvifolium (creeping boobialla) and Poa poiformis (coast tussock-grass).
• Ensure that future planting throughout the precinct is spaced to achieve
desired effect for that area, (i.e. close spacing for screening and dense ground
cover, and wider spacing for shade trees). Develop and implement a
management plan that includes the replacement of diseased or dying stock
regularly to ensure overall long term desired planting effect is achieved.
Foreshore:
• Continue with the implementation of the Vegetation Management Plan.
• Larger tree and shrub plantings around the kiosk and within the car park
could be incorporated to create a sense of human scale and assist in providing
shade, enhancing gateways and in screening and directing views. Suggested
species may include Calytrix tetragona, (Common fringe myrtle), Acacia
cupularis (Cup wattle), Alyxia buxifolia (Sea Box), Eucalyptus porosa
(Mallee Box), Allocasuarina verticillata (Drooping she-oak) and Pittosporum
phylliraeoides var. macrocarpa (Native apricot).
Artistic opportunity
Precinct:
• An opportunity exists to create a feature gateway / entry statement at the
corner of Baden Terrace and Morrow Road to create a unique ‘sense of
arrival’ and direct visitors to foreshore.
• Furniture, signage and built form elements should reflect the values of the
local community.
• Public art opportunities exist at nodal points along the cliff / foreshore area,
at ‘gateways’ and in Yangara Park.
Foreshore:
• Furniture, signage and built form elements should reflect the cultural and
environmental values of the precinct.
8. Initiatives
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Initiatives – Completed (July 1997 to 2003) (see attached map)
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Initiatives – Current and proposed (2004 -) (see attached map)
Initiatives - completed (July 1997 - 2003)
O'Sullivan Beach Boat Ramp
- Options Study 2003
- Carpark reseal 02/03
- Boat Ramp Upgrade 02/03
Christie Creek
TINGIRA RESERVE
Tingira Reserve Native
Vegetatation Management Plan
- preparation 2001
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Christie Creek bank stabilisation/revegetation
- completed 2003
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Trash Rack
- installation 1998
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Christie Creek
TINGIRA RESERVE
Tingira Reserve Native Vegetation
Management Plan
(Status - implementation, ongoing)
GU LF VIE W
Yangara Reserve Redevelopment
and Community Capacity Building Project
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Christie Creek bank stabilisation/revegetation
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Attachment 1: Contextual analysis
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Table: Key issues, trends, gaps and sources of
information
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Demographic and social
Heritage (Aboriginal and European)
Environment
Economic, tourist and recreational
Open space and linkages
Transport and connectivity
Stormwater
Other infrastructure
Development Plan
Built form/character
Landscape
Social infrastructure
Community groups and associations
Planning zones (map)
Contextual information – key issues, trends, gaps & sources of
information
A.
Demographic! and social
Key
Issues/trends/features
Brief description
Key demographics
Population: 2,125 persons
Households: 880
Families: 643
Dwellings: 901
Median age: 39 years
A high proportion of elderly persons (35% are50 years and over) (City of
Onkaparinga (CofO) 27% and Adelaide Statistical Division (ASD) 31%).
High proportion of persons
aged 50 years & over
High proportion of oneparent families with
dependent children
High proportion of lone
persons households
High proportion of low
income households
Low proportion of high
income households
High unemployment
High proportion of ‘blue
collar’ workers
High proportion of people
who left school at Year 10 or
below
Rising house prices
A higher proportion of one-parent families with dependent children (16% of
households) (CofO 13% and ASD 11%).
A higher proportion of lone person households (24%) (CoO 21% and ASD
28%).
A high proportion of low income households (28% earn less than $400 per
week) (CofO 21% and ASD 24%).
A low proportion of high income households (10%) (CofO 22% and ASD 23%).
High unemployment (16% or 151 persons) (CofO and ASD 8%).
High proportion of ‘blue-collar’ workers""(53% of employed persons) (CofO
35% and ASD 29%).
High proportion of persons who left school at Year 10 or below (47%) (CofO
36% and ASD 34%).
Median house price increased by 51% between 2000-2002 ($76,000 to
$115,000).
Gaps in knowledge/programs
Sources of information/relevant programs
(1)
Basic Community Profiles (2001) ABS Census.
(2)
City of Onkaparinga Community Profile and Atlas (www.onkaparingacity.com/stats).
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Demographic information is based on suburb boundaries – in this case, O’Sullivan Beach
suburb.
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Includes Tradespersons & related workers, Intermediate production & transport workers and
Labourers & related workers.
B.
Heritage
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Aboriginal Heritage
Key
Brief description
The coast
A limited portion of Council’s coastline has been formally surveyed for
archaeological evidence of Aboriginal heritage. Even so, it is well known that
the entire coast (dunes, beach and sea) has importance to the Aboriginal
community, in particular the Kaurna people (traditional owners). The Native
Title Act and the Aboriginal Heritage Act provide legislative protection to
known and unknown sites. The registered Kaurna Native Title Claim has
particular significance for Crown land.
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legislation
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Kaurna Native Title claim
Tjilbruke Dreaming Track
Christie Creek
This stretch of coast line is along the Tjilbruke Dreaming Track.
Christie Creek was one of the last recorded places around the Adelaide suburbs
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where traditional burial practices have been recorded.
The dunes near the mouth of Christie Creek were used as a Kaurna campsite.
They have since been developed for residential housing.
Aboriginal heritage
registered sites
There are a number of State Aboriginal registered sites within this precinct. A
survey conducted by Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management (ACHM) of the
coastal strip revealed at least five significant sites north of Marine drive, one of
which has been recorded with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and
Reconciliation (DAARE). All of these have legislative protection from damage,
disturbance and interference under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988. Another
registered site is located along Christie Creek.
An Aboriginal cultural heritage survey was conducted by ACHM in 2004 of the coastal strip along the O’Sullivan
Beach precinct. The SA Water land to the south of Marine Drive was excluded from this survey.
(1)
Reconciliation Agreement (currently under development) City of Onkaparinga.
(2)
Tjilbuki Dreaming Track Report (2002) Hassell.
(3)
Tingira Reserve and O’Sullivan Beach to Christie Creek coastal heritage survey (2004) ACHM (Confidential
report).
(4)
City of Onkaparinga Initiatives Tracker (www.onkaparingacity.com).
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European Heritage
Key
Brief description
History
This suburb was subdivided in 1926 by a group of developers -F.E. Wakelin,
W.A. Hill, D.B. Neck and F.L. Lillecrap - and named after Ignatius O’Sullivan
who arrived from Ireland and settled in this area in 1840.
Housing stock evolved to accompany industrial development in Lonsdale and
the Mobil facility in the 1950s.
None.
Heritage listings
(1)
City of Onkaparinga Suburb History Profiles (www.onkaparingacity.com/history).
(2)
Built heritage (www.onkaparingacity.com/history).
(3)
Historic photographs - City of Onkaparinga library service (www.onkaparingacity.com).
C.
Environment
Key
Brief description
Tingira Reserve
The remnant vegetation in Tingira Reserve contains over 90 native species of
native plants. 33 of these species are considered to be of conservation
significance in the Southern Mount Lofty region. A number of different
vegetation communities are represented within the reserve including low coastal
scrubland, closed heathland and open grassland. Some remnants occur on
private land, which is currently undeveloped. A Vegetation Management Plan(6)
has been prepared for the remnants located on Council land. Access to the site
is not controlled and a number of informal tracks have been created.
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fragmentation
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weed invasion
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informal BMX tracks
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erosion
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unfenced/
uncontrolled access
The reserve is made up of two parcels of land, separated by three privately
owned allotments.
Intertidal rocky reef
There is an intertidal rocky reef north of the marina.
Christie Creek
A Catchment Management Plan exists for Christie Creek. (4)
The Riverine Corridors Study is looking at knowledge gaps and outstanding
actions along Council’s creeks.
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poor water quality (4)
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weed species prevalent
along the Creek banks
and in estuarine area
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informal tracks
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rubbish build-up in mouth
of creek
The revegetation of Christie Creek is ongoing. Two areas are currently being
revegetated.
There are few environmental studies covering this precinct.
(1)
City of Onkaparinga's Suburb Environment Profiles (www.onkaparingacity.com).
(2)
Draft State of the Coastal Environment (2000) PPK.
(3)
Adelaide Metropolitan Coast Park Concept Plan (2001) Planning SA.
(4)
Catchment Management Plan (1995) Tonkin.
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(6)
Vegetation Management Plan (2001) City of Onkaparinga.
(7)
Riverine Corridors Study (in preparation) City of Onkaparinga.
D.
Economic, tourist and recreational
Key
Brief description
Recreation
The boat launching facility is a key southern metropolitan facility, which is
heavily used by boat users during the summer months and holidays. In 20012002 approximately 11 000 boats were launched.
Recreational facilities include:
• O’Sullivan Beach Sports and Social Club
• Tennis courts at Karawatha reserve
• Tennis courts at Christies Beach Tennis Club
• Recreation centre at the school
• Playground and small skate park at Yangara Reserve.
Current information on the number of visitors to O’Sullivan Beach.
(1)
Adelaide Metropolitan Coast Park Concept Plan (2001) Planning SA.
(2)
Draft Open Space Strategy and Action Plan (2004) City of Onkaparinga.
(3)
E.
Open space linkages
Key
Brief description
Coast Park linkage
The Port Stanvac oil refinery to the north and the SA Water Treatment Plant to
the south present major barriers to the creation of a coast park linkage across
this precinct. There are however a number of pedestrian trails including one
from the Baden Street car park to the foreshore car park and a track from the
‘overflow’ car park to the mouth of Christie Creek.
(See also Foreshore Access Plan overleaf).
• Coastal Reserve
• Tingira Reserve
• O’Sullivan Beach Sports Centre
• Yangara Reserve (also known as D.J. Leane Reserve)
• Karawatha Community Centre
• Six small parks
• Primary schools
Reserves and open space
(1)
Foreshore Access Plan (under development) City of Onkaparinga.
(2)
F.
Transport and connectivity
Key
Brief description
Galloway Road
Galloway Road is classified as a distributor road and provides the principal
access into O’Sullivan Beach suburb. Traffic calming roundabouts are located
along it.
Is classified as a collector road, along with Gumeracha Road, and this road
provides access to the residential area via Lonsdale industrial area.
Bus routes occur along Baden Terrace and Galloway Road.
Baden Terrace
Public transport
Foreshore Access Plan
There is a bus/train/’park and ride’ interchange at Lonsdale.
The Foreshore Access Plan establishes a framework for pedestrian, cyclist and
vehicular traffic access along the foreshore and incorporates the Coast Park
shared use path. The Foreshore Access Plan (FAP) assigns a low priority
(Priority 3) to the establishment of a multi-use trail across this precinct.
The development of the Foreshore Access Plan will investigate possible options for creating a multi-use trail
across this precinct.
(1)
Road Network Plan for the City of Onkaparinga (Draft/under development) QED.
(2)
Foreshore Access Plan (under development) City of Onkaparinga.
(3)
G.
Stormwater
Key
Brief description
Erosion gullies and beach
pollution at stormwater
outlets.
Not all stormwater outlets have been identified with a high degree of certainty.
A detailed survey is required to identify sites of erosion and/or possible beach
pollution.
Management of stormwater as
a resource rather than a waste
product.
Catchment analysis is occurring on a prioritised basis across the City of
Onkaparinga to identify opportunities to utilise stormwater for ecological
benefit and to investigate the potential for stormwater re-use.
Christie Creek
Erosion control works have been undertaken and will continue to be undertaken
along Christie Creek to improve the quality of stormwater discharging to the
gulf.
Detailed hydrological analysis of the existing network is not complete including analysis of coastal outlets.
Catchment analysis is required to identify opportunities for alternative management of stormwater to reduce the
negative impacts of coastal stormwater outlets.
(1)
City of Onkaparinga Stormwater Management Scoping Study (2004) Tonkin Consulting.
(2)
Urban stormwater infrastructure database (2003) Environment Protection Authority.
H.
Other infrastructure
Key
Brief description
Consulting engineers Golder Associates have undertaken a brief review of the
section of cliff bounding the west side of Pioneer Avenue. It was concluded that
cliff regression is expected to result from the erosion by wind and rain at an
(1)
unknown rate.
(1)
Golder Associates (2004) Investigation into stability of cliffs along Pioneer Ave (internal Council document).
Cliff stability investigation
I.
Development Plan
Key
Brief description
Coastal Zone
Restricts development and is largely State controlled. The zone runs
uninterrupted along the coastal portion of this precinct and includes the cliff
tops and adjacent reserve land.
Encompassing a small collection of retail tenancies on Galloway Rd.
Encourages a variety of housing developments and types. Partially framed by
the Coastal Zone to the west and Industrial Zones to the east.
Encompasses the SA Water Treatment Plant. This land was zoned Special Uses
to accommodate the treatment plant and to provide a buffer to the adjacent
residential land. The zone is restrictive in that it only allows special activities of
an institutional or open character.
Borders the eastern flanks of the precinct along Gumeracha Road. It is not fully
developed.
Local Centre Zone
Residential Zone
Special Uses Zone
Industry Zone
(1)
Onkaparinga (City) Development Plan (www.planning.sa.gov.au).
J.
Built form/character
Key
Brief description
Coastal
A regional boat launching facility, large car parks and the SA Water Treatment
Plant dominates the coastal strip. The built form is set back from the cliff edge.
Residential development dominates but is bounded by a large industrial area.
There is no buffer strip on the eastern boundary with the industrial area.
Form of buildings
Access to local shops and
services
There is a relatively homogenous architectural style of housing (1960s to 1980s)
on allotments of approximately 900 square metres.
One local centre along Galloway Rd and a small kiosk associated with the boat
ramp exist.
(1)
Onkaparinga (City) Development Plan (www.planning.sa.gov.au).
K.
Landscape
Key
Brief description
Planting theme
The City of Onkaparinga's Planting Guidelines recommend the following:
•
Perimeter with industrial areas: Reinforce perimeter planting and
buffer areas between residential and industrial areas. Use indigenous
species of local provenance, especially adjacent coastal section
• Residential area: Tree planting to provide additional structure to
reserves and increase shade opportunities. Increased planting within
the streetscapes to improve amenity of the suburb. Use indigenous and
native species with pockets of exotics (refer Galloway Road)
• Galloway Road: possible significant native tree avenue along the
length of Galloway Road. Accentuate shopping centre with exotic
trees. Overhead wires on eastern side of the road. Investigate bundling
of cables to allow tree planting on both sides of the road
• Christie Creek: continue to reinforce indigenous vegetation of local
provenance throughout the riverine corridor and to provide additional
screen between residential and industrial areas.
• Coast: Reinforce indigenous vegetation throughout the coastal area.
Investigate the replanting of denuded cliffs. Accentuate entrance to
beach along access road with coastal vegetation.
In a preliminary assessment of landscape (scenic) value of this precinct, the
section south of the marina rates ‘low’ whilst the cliffs north of the marina rate
‘moderate-to-low’. (2)
Scenic value
Gaps in knowledge/program
A comprehensive assessment of the scenic landscape value of the coast (City of Onkaparinga) has not been
undertaken.
(1)
Planting Guidelines (2003) City of Onkaparinga.
(2)
Judith Urquhart (Personal communication - 2003) Preliminary assessment of the scenic landscape values of
Council’s coastal areas.
L.
The social infrastructure is mostly focussed on education and sports with a few
social clubs:
• Trailer boat launching facilities
• Facilities and clubs for football, cricket and tennis
• O’Sullivan Beach Sports and Community Centre
• Karawatha Friendship Club (meet at Karawatha Community Centre – for
people aged 45 years and over – social activities including indoor bowls,
billiards, snooker, darts, rummy, board games and bus trips)
• Kindergarten
• Primary school
• Southern Montessori Early Learning Centre (Reception to Year 7)
There is a neighbourhood shopping centre along Galloway Road.
(1)
Southern Social Planning Study (1999) Janet Gould and Associates.
M.
Community groups and associations
Key
Community groups and
associations
Brief description
•
•
•
•
•
•
Noarlunga Trees for Life
Hands Off Our Reserve
Friends of Sullies
Karawatha Friendship Club
O’Sullivan Beach Sports and Community Centre
Lonsdale Business Association
(1)
Onkaparinga Community Information Centre (www.onkaparingacity.com).
Planning Zones Map

O`Sullivan Beach Precinct

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