Long list of work to be done at Clifton Grove

After listening to community suggestions during the earlier consultation phase, the draft Masterplan identifies a long list of possible projects.

The lists come under the heading of 'Operational Maintenance' and 'New Projects'.

Operational & Maintenance

Ref 0.04 - Develop a Council policy which minimises mowing in parks and open green space to reduce maintenance & maximise habitat, for example, mulching around groups of trees

Ref 0.06 - Remove weeds along Summer Hill Creek, particularly Willows, with an ongoing eradication plan

Ref 0.07 - Remove weeds along bridle paths, particularly Blackberry, with an ongoing eradication plan

Ref 0.08 - Continue to maintain drains along bridle paths to ensure they are operational and free of debris

Ref 0.09 - Continue to control noxious animals, particularly rabbits and foxes, with an ongoing eradication plan

Ref 0.11- Remove dead & under-performing trees

Ref 0.12 - Rationalise and remove redundant signage throughout the rural residential area

Ref 2.01 - Create safe linkages between bridle paths by maintaining accessible paths along the road verges of Banjo Patterson Way for: horse riding; bike riding; and walking (annual allocation)

Ref 2.02 - Create safe linkages between bridle paths by maintaining accessible paths along the road verges of Narambla Drive for: horse riding; bike riding; and walking (annual allocation)

Ref 2.03 - Create safe linkages between bridle paths by maintaining accessible paths along the road verges of The Overflow for: horse riding; bike riding; and walking (annual allocation)

Ref 2.04 - Create safe linkages between bridle paths by maintaining accessible paths along the road verges of The Billabong for: horse riding; bike riding; and walking (annual allocation)

Ref 2.05 - Create safe linkages between bridle paths by maintaining accessible paths along the road verges of Coolabah Drive for: horse riding; bike riding; and walking (annual allocation)

Ref 2.06 - Create safe linkages between bridle paths by maintaining accessible paths along the eastern verge of Ophir Road, north and south of Banjo Patterson Way for: horse riding; bike riding; and walking (annual allocation)

Ref 2.07 - Remove fences between the end of the bridle paths and road verges, along Ophir Road (north and south of Banjo Patterson Way), to provide better connectivity and easier management

Ref 2.08 - Remove fences between the end of the bridle paths and road verges, south of Banjo Patterson Way, to provide better connectivity and easier management

Ref 2.09 - Remove fences between the end of the bridle paths and road verges, north of Banjo Patterson Way, to provide better connectivity and easier management

Ref 2.19 - Re-planting and weed removal along Summer Hill Creek (annual allocation)

New works and projects

Ref 0.05 - Regenerate Summer Hill Creek through riparian planting and terrestrial tree planting and remove rubbish/ debris/ siltation

Ref 0.16 - Install trees (including ongoing watering and maintenance), per the Clifton Grove Masterplan

Ref 0.17 - Investigate connectivity opportunities between the bridle paths and Mullion Reserve

Ref 0.18 - Investigate bridle path revegetation as a carbon sequestration project

Ref 1.01 - Install formal parking area to the new visitor pull-in, adjacent Banjo Patterson Way, to allow better access to the community notice board and bin (includes fill and 2 part seal incorporating the notice board and bin)

Ref 1.02 - Install low native planting around signage log to enhance the entrance into Clifton Grove

Ref 1.03 - Extend median and include a safe pedestrian crossing point, to better define the intersection at the corner of Banjo Paterson Way and Ophir Road

Ref 1.04 - Relocate existing community notice board to the new visitor pull-in and include a locality map showing bridle path linkages

Ref 1.05 - Relocate existing garbage bin to the new visitor pull-in Ref 1.06 - Install 'Caution Horse Rider' sign at the entrance of Banjo Patterson Way off Ophir Road

Ref 1.07 - Install exotic tree planting (Quercis coccinea or similar approved) along Banjo Patterson Way between Ophir Road and Rossi Drive (south side), to provide seasonal colour (with ongoing maintenance and watering)

Ref 2.10 -Install a new, accessible bus shelter with bike racks and bus pull-in bay, opposite the visitor pull-in on Banjo Patterson Way

Ref 2.11 - Install a new, accessible bus shelter with bike racks adjacent to the parking area within the new visitor pull-in on Banjo Patterson Way

Ref 2.12 - Install a new, accessible bus shelter with bike racks and bus pull-in bay, near the entrance to the Mud Hut

Ref 2.13 - Install a new, accessible bus shelter with bike racks and bus pull-in bay, to the west side of Cooolabah Drive, opposite the existing bus shelter

Ref 2.14 - Install an accessible path and bike racks to the existing bus shelter on the corner of Kileys Run and The Overflow

Ref 2.15 - Relocate existing bus shelter on the corner of Coolabah Drive and The Billabong and install opposite, where levels are flatter, with an accessible path and bike racks

Ref 2.16 - Install a new, accessible bus shelter with bike racks and bus pull-in bay, half way along Rossi Drive

Ref 2.17 - Revegetate the bridle paths (in accordance with Carbon Sequestration Guidelines), south of Banjo Patterson Way, to reinforce the native vegetation and encourage biodiversity (allows for 5 plants/100m2 and includes tube stock, planting accessories and installation, assume half total area requires revegetation)

Ref 2.18 - Revegetate the bridle paths (in accordance with Carbon Sequestration Guidelines), north of Banjo Patterson Way, to reinforce the native vegetation and encourage biodiversity (allows for 5 plants/100m2 and includes tube stock, planting accessories and installation)

Ref 3.01 - Install nudge rail to Mud Hut entrance to manage traffic movement and formalise parking

Ref 3.02 - Install seats to playground to improve amenity for parents and carers

Ref 3.03 - Install firepit with boulder seating, set within decomposed granite, to provide more opportunities for community events

Ref 3.04 - Install exotic tree planting (Quercis coccinea or similar approved) to open grass area adjacent to the Mud Hut, to provide seasonal colour (with ongoing maintenance and watering)

Ref 4.01 - Council to develop a report on the commercial opportunities offered by the 'Shearing Shed' with the view of funds raised to be re-invested in Clifton Grove