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Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street

Reserve and Streetscape Project

Study Report

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Study Report

Issue: B 30/06/2017

Client: City of Charles Sturt

Reference: S107110

GTA Consultants Office: SA

Quality Record

Issue Date Description Prepared By Checked By Approved By Signed

A 29/06/2017 Final Lydia Kairl Paul Froggatt Paul Froggatt PFR

B 30/06/2017 Final – Revised Lydia Kairl Paul Froggatt Paul Froggatt

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Study Report // Issue: B

Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street, Reserve and Streetscape Project

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1

1.1 Project Background 1

1.2 Study Context 1

1.3 Structure of this Report 1

2. Study Area Context 2

2.1 Study Area 2

2.2 Transport Networks 3

3. Issues and Opportunities 4

3.1 Background 4

3.2 Issues 4

3.3 Opportunities 5

4. Community and Stakeholder Engagement 7

4.1 Community Engagement 7

4.2 Stakeholder Meetings 9

5. Final Concept Plan 10

5.1 Garnet Street and Croydon Avenue Streetscape 10

5.2 Croydon Avenue Reserve 11

6. Summary and Conclusion 12

Appendices

A: Discovery & Investigations Report

B: Consultation and Engagement Report

C: Concept Plan

Figures

Figure 2.1: Local Study Area 2

Figure 3.1: Issues and Opportunities Plan 6

Figure 4.1: Community Satisfaction Response for the Reserve Draft Concept Plan 8

Figure 4.2: Community Satisfaction Response for the Streetscape Draft Concept Plan 9

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Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street, Reserve and Streetscape Project 1

1. Introduction

1.1 Project Background

The study has developed a masterplan for Croydon Avenue, Garnet Street and Croydon Avenue

Reserve in West Croydon, between Port Road and Torrens Road in consultation with local

residents, schools and business owners.

The project was identified within Council in order to improve the local area for the benefit of the

community with regard to:

Road safety;

Parking provision;

Street amenity and ‘placemaking’;

Facilities and connections for walking and cycling;

Access to public transport, active transport corridors, retail precincts and community

facilities; and

Personal safety (CPTED), especially for vulnerable road users (disabled, children and

elderly) and including application of the principles of ‘Human Centred Design.’

1.2 Study Context

Garnet Street and Croydon Avenue are both local streets, with through connections for traffic

severed by the railway line and Croydon Reserve.

Opportunities for new approaches to local street design and management were first investigated

for the City of Charles Sturt through the North West Corridor Study. This study developed a series of

potential cross sections for various types of local streets according to their hierarchical function

and traffic volumes. The cross sections included options for reduced width roadways, indented

parking, improved pedestrian facilities and crossing safety, cyclist access and streetscape

amenity. The outcomes from the North West Corridor Study will provide a key starting point for this

study.

The Welland Transport and Parking Plan similarly investigated opportunities for improving local

street amenity and improved pedestrian and cyclist access as a means of managing local traffic

impact rather than traditional traffic calming measures. The new and upgraded footpaths, build-

outs and revised intersection priorities implemented by the City of Charles Sturt around Welland

Plaza were an outcome of the Welland study.

The Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street – Reserve and Streetscape project now presents a

further opportunity for the City of Charles Sturt, in conjunction with its local communities, to

reimagine other local streets to create an environment that encourages social interaction and

community integration through safe and welcoming streets, comfortable and clear pedestrian

routes, safe local cycling access and accessible but not intrusive vehicle movement and parking

provision.

1.3 Structure of this Report

The report includes brief details of the study processes, including a summary of the existing streets

and transport networks in the study area and the community and stakeholder engagement that

has taken place. Full details of these are contained in the Discovery and Investigations Report

and Community Engagement Report attached as appendices to this report.

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2. Study Area Context

2.1 Study Area

Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street are located in close proximity to the Welland Shopping

Centre, public reserves, schools and railway stations and align with safe pedestrian links across

Port Road, Torrens Road and the Outer Harbor Railway Line. These local streets are the type of

street link that the North West Corridor Transport Study identifies for local streetscape and walking

and cycling improvements, whilst maintaining vehicular access as local residential streets.

The abutting land use is primarily residential, with the only non-residential uses being the Islamic

College of SA, close to Croydon Avenue Reserve, and the Adelaide Secondary School of English

located adjacent Torrens Road.

The study area is identified on Figure 2.1

Figure 2.1: Local Study Area

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2.2 Transport Networks

Garnet Street and Croydon Avenue both function as local streets and are located in close

proximity to the Welland Plaza Shopping Centre, public reserves, schools and railway stations.

Through connections for traffic are severed by the railway line and Croydon Reserve, although

pedestrian and bicycle access is available through the reserve and across the railway line.

Traffic volumes on Garnet Street, Croydon Avenue and the surrounding streets are low at well

under 500 vehicles per day. Vehicle speeds are also generally well within the speed limit, which

has recently been changed to a precinct wide 40 km/h limit.

Several bus routes use Torrens Road and Port Road and Croydon and West Croydon Railway

Stations are also within walking access of the study area.

Pedestrian demand (both existing and latent) is relatively high for a residential street, due to the

direct links along the corridor to Welland Plaza Shopping Centre, Croydon Avenue Reserve,

public transport and two schools.

There is generally sealed footpath provision along both sides of the streets, although some

maintenance issues have been identified. Kerb ramps however vary significantly from recent

replacements to old or missing ramps that are away from the main desire lines.

Day Terrace forms part of the Outer Harbor Greenway, with additional bicycle pavement

markings and signage and the study corridor provides a connection to this route.

There were only two recorded crashes within the immediate study area and both were Property

Damage Only (PDO) crashes where the vehicles hit a fixed object at night. This indicates that

there is not a significant road safety issue in the study area.

Consistency of footpaths and kerb ramps, parking around the Islamic College, improved crossing

access to the reserve and the railway line and the constraint on the corner of Hurtle Street and

Croydon Avenue were the main traffic and transport issues identified by the community. Traffic

speed was only really an issue along Day Terrace and Euston Terrace.

Full details and an assessment of the transport networks is included in the Discovery and

Investigations Report attached as Appendix A.

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3. Issues and Opportunities

3.1 Background

A summary issues and opportunities plan was prepared based on the background investigations

described in section 2 and the community and stakeholder consultation feedback, described

further in section 4. As the project was intended to be driven by outcomes identified by the

community, the community engagement feedback formed the basis of the issues and

opportunities plan to inform the development of potential options. This was supplemented by the

evidence derived from the analysis of the existing transport conditions and operations in the study

area and overview of the streetscape and amenity provision.

3.2 Issues

Through the community engagement and background investigations, a number of issues were

identified within the study area. The issues along the study corridor were broken down into a

number of categories as follows:

1. Movement

Balanced movement of people as pedestrians, cyclists and motorists

Appropriate vehicle speeds and volumes

Maintaining access to properties and residential streets

Access to the reserve, schools, public transport and other key locations as a

pedestrian, cyclist and motorist

Parking availability and length of stay

Parking behaviour and volume adjacent schools

Ensuring safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists

2. Maintenance

Maintenance of landscaping, trees and vegetation for aesthetics and safety

Footpath surface maintenance and quality

Repair damage and remove graffiti

3. Streetscape and Reserve Facilities

Inadequate footpath widths and surface treatments and kerb ramps to suit all users

and allow for appropriate movement uses.

Limited reserve facilities to create a local community area within Croydon/West

Croydon

The limited reserve and park facilities do not generate enough use to deter

antisocial behaviour

Lack of lighting infrastructure

4. Anti-social behaviour

Security of people and infrastructure, with poor street lighting creating an

environment for antisocial behaviour

Behaviour of dogs and dog owners, particularly regarding waste

Noise

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3.3 Opportunities

Arising from the issues and in consideration of the facilities and locations available, a number of

opportunities to improve the local amenity and streetscape were identified. Some of these

opportunities are relatively low cost and potentially deliverable within a short time frame, whilst

others will require longer term planning and funding strategies.

As with the issues identification, the opportunities were grouped in to 4 categories.

1. Movement

Alterations to the intersection of Hurtle Street and Croydon Avenue to remove

constraint on the eastern side adjacent the building to provide adequate space

for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Maintain appropriate vehicle speeds and volumes and identify measures to

reduce speeds where required, notably on Day Terrace and Euston Terrace.

Maintain access to properties and residential streets.

Improve access to Croydon Avenue Reserve, schools, public transport and other

key locations as a pedestrian, cyclist and motorist.

Improve pedestrian and cyclist access through Croydon Avenue Reserve, without

impacting on local amenity for residents and users of the reserve.

Ensure suitable parking availability for the nature of parking demand in the area,

particularly for residential uses.

Parking behaviour and traffic volume adjacent schools

Improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists

Upgrade train line crossing facilities (warning lights or gates for pedestrians)

Improve crossing facilities on Day Terrace and Euston Terrace to access rail

crossing, facilitating reduced vehicle speeds in the vicinity

Improve crossing facilities to access Croydon Avenue Reserve

Upgrade crossing of Port Road to formally accommodate cyclists and improve

localised surface treatments.

2. Maintenance

Revised maintenance strategy for landscaping, trees and vegetation for aesthetics

and safety




Upgrade footpaths to suit all users and allow for appropriate movement uses,

including footpath widths and surface treatments as appropriate

Upgrade kerb ramps to current standards to provide a consistent treatment within

the study area

Opportunities to improve Croydon Avenue Reserve facilities to create a local

community area within Croydon/West Croydon

Playground improvements, including potential nature play

BBQ facilities

Additional shade and seating provision

Additional trees and greening, particularly on the edges of the reserve

Improved stormwater management, opportunities for Water Sensitive Urban

Design

Dog facilities

Litter and waste facilities

Improved fencing for child safety

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Public Art

Vandal proof facilities and equipment

Improvement of lighting infrastructure

Improve street lighting

Lighting provision within Croydon Avenue Reserve

Reinstate or upgrade heritage items and locations

Building facades

Advertising walls


Improve the perception of security for people and infrastructure, creating an

environment that deters antisocial behaviour

Improve lighting in reserve and local streets

Improved amenity to attract more people to Croydon Avenue Reserve and

using the streets to create natural surveillance

Vandal proof equipment


Provide dog waste bags and bin station

Signage regarding control of dogs

Management of noise with increased use of the reserve

Figure 3.1 presents the identified issues and opportunities within the context of the corridor.

Figure 3.1: Issues and Opportunities Plan

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4. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

4.1 Community Engagement

The community engagement that took place during the development of the Concept Plan for

the study area, included an initial community workshop and on-line survey and a follow up

workshop and survey to present options or “Ideas for Improvements”. A summary of the feedback

is provided below and the initial Consultation and Engagement Report is included as Appendix B.

4.1.1 Initial Engagement

The initial community workshop was set up to enable the community to provide input and

commentary on the current issues, concerns and opportunities within the study area. This took

place in November 2016 as part of the early stages of the project.

The initial project was entitled the “Croydon Link Masterplan.” This created some concern and

confusion amongst the community that a new road link was proposed through Croydon Avenue

Reserve as a major link road between Torrens Road and Port Road. As a result, the project was

rebranded to “Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street – Streetscape and Reserve Project” to place

the emphasis on the intended streetscape and local amenity upgrades that are envisaged.

The community feedback identified a number of issues within the proposed study area of

Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street covering walking and cycling provision, facilities and access

to the reserve, impact of high travel demand generators within the area and anti-social

behaviour.

Opportunities for improvement to the local area and in particular Croydon Avenue Reserve were

identified including footpath and kerb ramp upgrades, pedestrian improvements to access the

reserve and across the railway line, improved and additional facilities in the reserve to encourage

more community use, enhanced maintenance, improved lighting and more secure fencing,

primarily from a road safety perspective.

The community further identified that the study area scope was too localised and that a wider

area should have been considered. Recommendations from this study may be appropriate for

application on a wider area basis.

4.1.2 Draft Concept Plan Engagement

Following the initial community engagement, an “Ideas for Improvements” plan was prepared

showing potential improvements that were considered feasible for the study area and in some

locations alternative options that could be considered.

The Ideas for Improvements Plan and options was presented at a community workshop in April

2017. There was generally a high level of support for the Ideas for Improvements Plan from the

community, with the following options indicated as preferred or requiring minor change:

Realignment of the proposed cycle path from the eastern entrance in to Croydon

Avenue Reserve driveway to allow a single parking space to be retained

Build-outs rather than dedicated crossings across William Street and Cedar Avenue to

provide access to the reserve

The use of raised intersection or crossings may be more appropriate at Day Terrace and

Euston Terrace to assist with vehicle speed management

Roundabout reconfiguration at Hurtle Street intersection to reduce the central island

diameter and enable improved footpath and kerb ramp provision

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Upgrade of railway level crossings to facilitate universal access including for the

disabled (wheelchairs and gophers and bikes, including with trailers)

Playground upgrades to include shade and ‘nature play’ equipment.

Following the feedback at the second community workshop, a draft Concept Plan was issued for

community consultation in June 2017. This included the updates and preferred options from the

previous consultation on Ideas for Improvements and sought to secure community endorsement

of a Final Concept Plan.

The feedback on the draft Concept Plan was generally positive, with high levels of satisfaction

with the draft plan for both the Reserve and the Streetscape elements. Figure 4.1 presents the

feedback on the Reserve.

Figure 4.1: Community Satisfaction Response for the Reserve Draft Concept Plan

The responses indicate a high level of satisfaction with the draft Concept Plan for the Reserve.

Figure 4.2 presents the feedback on the Streetscape.

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Figure 4.2: Community Satisfaction Response for the Streetscape Draft Concept Plan

A total of three respondents out of 32 were either dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the draft

Streetscape Concept Plan, with the remainder generally satisfied.

The two respondents that were very dissatisfied identified specific items of dissatisfaction that

warranted a change to the concept plan, these being:

Clearly identifying that any reinstatement of heritage advertising or new artwork on

property walls would require the approval of the current property owners; and

Preference to not have audible train activated signals at the level crossing, which also

ties in with DPTI advice discussed at the end of section 5.1 that such devices are unlikely

to be considered in this location unless there is a history of incidents on the level

crossing.

No other changes were made to the draft Concept Plan as a result of the community feedback.

4.2 Stakeholder Meetings

Specific meetings were held with the two schools who represent the key stakeholders within the

study area.

Discussions with the Islamic College of SA during community engagement for the project

identified that they had no further expansion plans and that a number of their students were also

members of the immediately local community. Parking and traffic management issues were

recognised by the school as a major issue and the school was seeking to improve this by further

on-site provision. Local pedestrian upgrades along the corridor would assist student access to the

school and also the schools use of Oval facilities at the Adelaide Secondary School of English. The

Islamic College of SA has since closed, however it is understood (at the time of writing) that the

College may soon reopen under new ownership as an Islamic school.

Adelaide Secondary School of English has few students from the local area, but their on-site

facilities are available and used by the local community on formal and informal bases. Further

upgrade to their facilities that would be available to the community are proposed and they

would welcome the opportunity for the school to be able to assist or partner with Council in

delivering and/or maintaining streetscape and landscape facilities.

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5. Final Concept Plan

The final Concept Plan can be considered as two components. The first considers the wider

streetscape along Garnet Street and Croydon Avenue, whilst the second considers Croydon

Avenue Reserve. Details of the final plan for each of the components are set out below, including

the comments identified from the final consultation.

5.1 Garnet Street and Croydon Avenue Streetscape

The following opportunities have been identified and are recommended as part of the final

concept plan for the street sections of Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street.

Pedestrian & Cycling Improvements to the Port Road pedestrian crossing including

formally incorporating cyclists within the crossing, widening the median footpath to a

shared path, improved and extended paving on the Port Road footpaths to

accommodate cyclists and relevant surface marking.

Art installations to support streetscape activation by painting items such as fences, road

surfaces and Stobie poles.

Pedestrian & Cycling Improvements to the Euston Terrace and Day Terrace Crossings

including extended paving, road surface marking, Wombat crossings, level crossing

upgrade and new fencing.

Heritage art installations by reinstating historical advertising on the property walls or by

painting blank walls, subject to approval from the current property owners.

Wayfinding signage at various points along Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street

denoting walking/cycling times and distances to neighbourhood amenities within and

outside the immediate corridor.

Intersection improvements to include new build outs and pedestrian crossing points

located closer to desire lines where feasible and upgrades to pram ramps to provide a

consistent design to current standards.

Hurtle Street roundabout amendments to provide a smaller central island, enabling the

adjoining footpaths and crossings to be modified to provide safe, connecting and DDA

compliant facilities.

Additional planting and maintenance of existing verges, including additional street

trees, to add interest and amenity to the streetscape.

Use of different plant species to reflect different precincts along Croydon Avenue and

Garnet Street, including the potential for Educational Heritage Amenity and

opportunities to partner with the local community and Adelaide Secondary School for

English for verge upgrade and maintenance.

In relation to the level crossing between Day Terrace and Euston Terrace, exploratory discussions

have been held with DPTI to confirm their views on level crossing provision, maintenance and

design. There is no current programme for the widespread review of pedestrian level crossings

and in the short term each will be considered on its merits. As Council develops further detail on

the area around the level crossing, discussions with DPTI should be held to consider the

integration of potential upgrades to the rail crossing as part of the adjoining street corridor.

The use of automated level crossing gates with audible warnings is only likely to be considered

appropriate at crossing locations where there is a history of reported incidents within the rail

corridor or very poor sight distances. There is not understood to be a history of incidents at this

crossing, although this will need to be confirmed with DPTI, and the sight distances are very good

due to the straight track alignment.

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The development of revised pedestrian mazes that accommodate the DDA requirements for

gophers and wheelchairs, and would also better accommodate large pushchairs and cyclists, is

also in progress through the Australian Standards. In advance of this, a site specific design may

need to be developed for DPTI approval.

5.2 Croydon Avenue Reserve

The following opportunities have been identified and are recommended as part of the final

concept plan for Croydon Avenue Reserve, covering both facilities within the reserve and the

immediate access to the reserve.

Pedestrian build outs, incorporating low planted landscape areas, across Cedar

Avenue and William Street to reduce pedestrian crossing widths and improve access to

the reserve.

Enhance the existing public art through the use of raised plinths.

Creation of appropriate scale entry features and signage at each of the access points

in to the reserve.

Addition of new and inclusive play equipment with rubber soft fall.

Addition of nature play opportunities.

Continuation of existing fence, and renewal of existing fence where required, with gate

and child proof latch.

Wheelchair accessible barbecue and drinking fountain.

New shade structure and bike parking rack.

Fruit trees in planters and herbs and companion planting in the ground.

Re-mark existing hard surfaced courts in bright colours.

Creation of a new section of shared path from the Cedar Avenue frontage to connect

to the existing driveway within the reserve to enable a through route for cyclists.

Renew and widen existing footpath to 1.5m and create a new boundary path to

improve access within the reserve.

Introduce an entry plaza raised plateau in conjunction with the driveway access in to

the reserve.

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6. Summary and Conclusion

This report has considered the progress and outcomes of the Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street

– Reserve and Streetscape Project. Opportunities for new approaches to local street design and

management were first investigated for the City of Charles Sturt through the North West Corridor

Study and the Garnet Street and Croydon Avenue Streetscape is a further opportunity for the City

of Charles Sturt, in conjunction with its local communities, to reimagine other local streets.

The existing conditions in the study area can be summarised as follows:

Garnet Street and Croydon Avenue are both local streets, serving primarily residential

areas and located in close proximity to a wide range of local facilities and transport

networks.

Through connections for traffic are severed by the railway line and Croydon Reserve. As

a result traffic volumes on both streets and the surrounding streets are low, at well under

500 vehicles per day, vehicle speeds are generally well within the recently introduced

40 km/h precinct speed limit and there is no significant crash history.

Pedestrian and bicycle access is available throughout the corridor, including across

Croydon Avenue Reserve and the railway line, enabling direct walking and cycling

routes. Pedestrian demand (both existing and latent) is therefore relatively high for a

residential street.

There is generally sealed footpath provision along both sides of the streets, although

some maintenance issues have been identified. Kerb ramps vary from recent


The initial community and stakeholder engagement identified the following:

Initial concern and confusion amongst the community that a new road link was

proposed through Croydon Avenue Reserve as a major link road between Torrens Road

and Port Road. As a result, the project was rebranded to the Croydon Avenue and

Garnet Street – Streetscape and Reserve Project to place the emphasis on the

intended streetscape and local amenity upgrades.

The study area scope was too localised and that a wider area should have been

considered.

A number of issues in the local area, mostly related to the limited facilities within

Croydon Avenue Reserve. Improved seating, shelter, shade, access and play facilities

were key opportunities identified for the reserve. Revitalising local heritage locations

was also suggested.

In transport terms, consistency of footpaths and kerb ramps, parking around the Islamic

College, improved crossing access to the reserve and the railway line and the footpath

constraint on the corner of Hurtle Street and Croydon Avenue were the main issues.

Traffic speed was only really an issue along Day Terrace and Euston Terrace.

Discussions with the Islamic College of SA identified that a number of their students are

also members of the immediately local community, the parking and traffic

management issues are recognised by the school as a major issue and the school is

seeking to improve this by further on-site provision and that local pedestrian upgrades

along the corridor would assist student access to the school.

Adelaide Secondary School of English has few students from the local area, but their

on-site facilities are available and used by the local community on formal and informal

bases. The school would welcome the opportunity to assist or partner with Council in


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Through a series of community engagement consultations and reviewing the background data,

a Concept Plan has been developed for Council to take forward for further design development,

consultation and implementation.

The key components of the final concept plan for the street sections of Croydon Avenue and

Garnet Street can be summarised as follows:

Pedestrian & Cycling facility improvements at the Port Road pedestrian crossings and

around Euston Terrace, Day Terrace and the level crossing.

Art installations to enhance the streetscape by painting items such as fences, walls,

road surfaces and Stobie poles and reinstating heritage advertising on property walls,

subject to approval from the current property owners.

Wayfinding signage to neighbourhood amenities within and outside the immediate

corridor.

Intersection improvements to include new build outs and pedestrian crossing points and

upgrades to kerb ramps to a consistent design and current standards.

Hurtle Street roundabout amendments to provide a smaller central island, enabling the

adjoining footpaths to be improved.

Additional planting and maintenance of verges using a variety of different plant

species and street trees and partnering with the community and Adelaide Secondary

School for English for verge upgrade and maintenance.

The key components of the final concept plan for Croydon Avenue Reserve, covering both

facilities within the reserve and the immediate access to the reserve can be summarised as

follows:

Pedestrian build outs, incorporating low planted landscape areas, across Cedar

Avenue and William Street to improve pedestrian access to the reserve.

Enhance the existing public art and hard court installations.

Enhancement of the entry features and signage at each of the access points in to the

reserve.

Addition of inclusive and nature play equipment.

Improved fencing around the reserve including gates with child proof latch.

New facilities with the reserve including barbecue, drinking fountain, shade structure

and bike parking rack.

New planting within the reserve, including species that may facilitate a community

garden.

Improve the pedestrian and cyclist footpath and shared path provision through and

within the reserve.

In response to the community comments on the scope of the study area, a number of the

above components recommended as outcomes from this study would be appropriate for

application on a wider area basis, including other local streets and nearby reserves.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1

1.1 Background & Proposal 1

2. Study Area 3

2.1 Overview 3

3. Transport Networks 5

3.1 Network 5

3.2 Traffic Data 5

3.3 Public Transport Network 6

3.4 Pedestrian Access 7

3.5 Road Safety 8

4. Issues and Opportunities 10

4.1 Issues 10

4.2 Opportunities 10

5. Summary 13

Figures



Figure 2.2: Land Uses 4

Figure 3.1: Study Area Road Network 5

Figure 3.2: Traffic Data 6

Figure 3.3: Public Transport Data 7

Figure 3.4: Pedestrian Access through Study Area 8

Figure 3.5: Crash Data 2010-2015 9

Figure 4.1: Issues and Opportunities Plan 12

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1. Introduction

1.1 Background & Proposal

1.1.1 The Project

The project is intended to develop a masterplan for Croydon Avenue, Garnet Street and

Croydon Avenue Reserve in West Croydon, between Port Road and Torrens Road in consultation

with local residents, schools and business owners.

The project has been identified within Council in order to improve the local area for the benefit of

the community with regard to:

1. Road safety;

2. Parking provision;

3. Street amenity and ‘placemaking’;

4. Facilities and connections for walking and cycling;

5. Access to public transport, active transport corridors, retail precincts and community

facilities;

6. Personal safety (CPTED), especially for vulnerable road users (disabled, children and


1.1.2 Background

Garnet Street and Croydon Avenue are both local streets, with through connections for traffic

severed by the railway line and Croydon Reserve.


for the City of Charles Sturt through the North West Corridor Study which was prepared by GTA.

This study developed a series of potential cross sections for various types of local streets

according to their hierarchical function and traffic volumes. The cross sections included options

for reduced width roadways, indented parking, improved pedestrian facilities and crossing

safety, cyclist access and streetscape amenity. The outcomes from the North West Corridor Study

will provide a key starting point for this study.

GTA and Jensen Planning + Design also prepared the nearby Welland Transport and Parking Plan

for the City of Charles Sturt. This study similarly investigated opportunities for improving local street

amenity and improved pedestrian and cyclist access as a means of managing local traffic

impact rather than traditional traffic calming measures. The new and upgraded footpaths, build-

outs and revised intersection priorities implemented by the City of Charles Sturt around Welland

Plaza were an outcome of the Welland study.

The Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street – Reserve and Streetscape project now presents a

further opportunity for the City of Charles Sturt, in conjunction with its local communities, to

reimagine other local streets to create an environment that encourages social interaction and

community integration through safe and welcoming streets, comfortable and clear pedestrian

routes, safe local cycling access and accessible but not intrusive vehicle movement and parking

provision.

The study corridor for the streetscape project is identified on Figure 1.1.

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2. Study Area

2.1 Overview






The study area is identified on Figure 2.1.



College of SA, close to Croydon Reserve, and the Adelaide Secondary School of English located

adjacent Torrens Road.

Figure 2.2 shows the Development Plan Zones across the corridor and immediately adjacent.

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Figure 2.2: Land Uses

Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street are not identified by the State Government as part of the

Bikedirect route. However City of Charles Sturt documents - the Croydon and West Croydon LATM

2006 and Active Living Plan to Cycle 2008 - identify it as a secondary bicycle route.

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3. Transport Networks

3.1 Network

Figure 3.1 shows the study area and its road network. Croydon Avenue does not provide through

access between Cedar Avenue and William Street due to Croydon Reserve. Garnet Street does

not connect through to Croydon Avenue across the train line. Pedestrian access is available

across the train line, as well as pedestrian and cyclist access across Croydon Reserve.

Figure 3.1: Study Area Road Network

3.2 Traffic Data

Based on traffic data provided by Council for Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street traffic volumes

are low (well under 500 vehicles per day). Vehicle speeds recorded do not indicate high levels of

speeding in the 50km/h zone. Figure 3.2 shows the traffic data provided by Council for Croydon

Avenue and Garnet Street.

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Figure 3.2: Traffic Data

3.3 Public Transport Network

Several bus routes use Torrens Road and Port Road, with routes to and from locations including

Port Adelaide, Mansfield Park, Largs North, Osborne and Adelaide CBD. Croydon and West

Croydon Railway Stations are also within walking access of the study area, with West Croydon

station generally closest to the study area. Figure 3.3 shows the available boarding data for the

bus stops in the vicinity of the study area.

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Figure 3.3: Public Transport Data

The busiest bus stop is identified as stop 17 on Torrens Road, which is outside Adelaide Secondary

School of English. This boarding volume will reflect the use of this bus stop by students from

Adelaide Secondary School of English.

3.4 Pedestrian Access

Although formal pedestrian and cyclist counts have not been undertaken, pedestrian demand

(both existing and latent) is expected to be relatively high for a residential street, with direct links

along this corridor to the Welland Shopping Centre, Croydon Avenue Reserve and two schools.

Generally Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street have sealed footpaths along both sides of the

street for the use of pedestrians (and cyclists if they choose). Croydon Reserve provides a link

between the north and south segments of Croydon Avenue. There is pedestrian access across

the railway line directly between Garnet Street and Croydon Avenue, as well as pedestrian

crossing facilities at either end of the study area across Port Road and Torrens Road. Cyclists

would be permitted to use the rail crossing (although they would have to dismount) and Port

Road and Torrens Road crossing facilities.

Figure 3.4 shows pedestrian access through the study area.

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Figure 3.4: Pedestrian Access through Study Area

3.5 Road Safety

Figure 3.5 shows the recorded crashes in the study area and immediately adjacent the study

area between 2011 and 2015 (inclusive).

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Figure 3.5: Crash Data 2010-2015

There were only two recorded crashes within the immediate study area. The crashes at the

intersections of Henry Street and Hurtle Street with Croydon Avenue were both Property Damage

Only (PDO) crashes where the vehicles hit a fixed object at night.

The crashes at either end of the study area (i.e. the intersection of Garnet Street and Port Road

southbound lane, and the intersection of Croydon Avenue and Torrens Road) are predominantly

rear end or side swipe crashes with one right angle crash on Torrens Road. The nature of these

crashes therefore relates to the operation of the arterial roads rather than interaction with the

local streets.

The above analysis indicates that there is not a significant road safety issue in the study area.

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4. Issues and Opportunities

4.1 Issues

Through the community engagement as well as our investigations, a number of issues have been

identified within the study area. The issues along the study corridor have been broken down into

a number of categories as follows;

1. Movement

Balanced movement of people as pedestrians, cyclists and motorists

Appropriate vehicle speeds and volumes

Maintaining access to properties and residential streets


pedestrian, cyclist and motorist

Parking availability and length of stay

Parking behaviour and volume adjacent schools

Ensuring safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists

2. Maintenance

Maintenance of landscaping, trees and vegetation for aesthetics and safety




In adequate footpath widths and surface treatments and kerb ramps to suit all users

and allow for appropriate movement uses.

Limited reserve facilities to create a local community area within Croydon/West

Croydon

The limited reserve and park facilities do not generate enough use to deter

antisocial behaviour

Lack of lighting infrastructure



environment for antisocial behaviour


Noise

4.2 Opportunities

Arising from the issues and in consideration of the facilities and locations that are available, there

are a number of opportunities to improve the local amenity and streetscape. Some of these

opportunities are relatively low cost and potentially deliverable within a short time frame, whilst

others will require longer term planning and funding strategies.

As with the issues identification, the opportunities have been grouped in to 4 categories.

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1. Movement

Alterations to the intersection of Hurtle Street and Croydon Avenue to remove

constraint on the eastern side adjacent the building to provide adequate space

for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Maintain appropriate vehicle speeds and volumes and identify measures to

reduce speeds where required, notably on Day Terrace and Euston Terrace.

Maintain access to properties and residential streets.

Improve access to Croydon Avenue Reserve, schools, public transport and other

key locations as a pedestrian, cyclist and motorist.

Improve pedestrian and cyclist access through Croydon Avenue Reserve, without

impacting on local amenity for residents and users of the reserve.

Ensure suitable parking availability for the nature of parking demand in the area,

particularly for residential uses.

Parking behaviour and traffic volume adjacent schools

Improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists

Upgrade train line crossing facilities (warning lights or gates for pedestrians)

Improve crossing facilities on Day Terrace and Euston Terrace to access rail

crossing, facilitating reduced vehicle speeds in the vicinity

Improve crossing facilities to access Croydon Avenue Reserve

Upgrade crossing of Port Road to formally accommodate cyclists and improve

localised surface treatments.

2. Maintenance

Revised maintenance strategy for landscaping, trees and vegetation for aesthetics

and safety




Upgrade footpaths to suit all users and allow for appropriate movement uses,

including footpath widths and surface treatments as appropriate

Upgrade kerb ramps to current standards to provide a consistent treatment within

the study area

Opportunities to improve Croydon Avenue Reserve facilities to create a local

community area within Croydon/West Croydon

Playground improvements, including potential nature play

BBQ facilities

Additional shade and seating provision

Additional trees and greening, particularly on the edges of the reserve

Improved stormwater management, opportunities for Water Sensitive Urban

Design

Dog facilities

Litter and waste facilities

Improved fencing for child safety

Public Art

Vandal proof facilities and equipment

Improvement of lighting infrastructure

Improve street lighting

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Lighting provision within Croydon Avenue Reserve

Reinstate or upgrade heritage items and locations

Building facades

Advertising walls


Improve the perception of security for people and infrastructure, creating an

environment that deters antisocial behaviour

Improve lighting in reserve and local streets

Improved amenity to attract more people to Croydon Avenue Reserve and

using the streets to create natural surveillance

Vandal proof equipment


Provide dog waste bags and bin station

Signage regarding control of dogs

Management of noise with increased use of the reserve

Figure 4.1 presents the identified issues and opportunities within the context of the corridor.

Figure 4.1: Issues and Opportunities Plan

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5. Summary

This report has considered the background to the Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street – Reserve

and Streetscape Project, providing details of the existing transport networks, their use and format.


for the City of Charles Sturt through the North West Corridor Study and the Garnet Street and

Croydon Avenue Streetscape project now presents a further opportunity for the City of Charles

Sturt, in conjunction with its local communities, to reimagine other local streets.

The existing conditions in the study area can be summarised as follows:

Garnet Street and Croydon Avenue are both local streets, located in close proximity to

the Welland Plaza Shopping Centre, public reserves, schools and railway stations.

Through connections for traffic are severed by the railway line and Croydon Reserve,

although pedestrian and bicycle access is available through the reserve and across the

railway line.

The abutting land use is primarily residential, with the only non-residential uses being the

two schools.

Traffic volumes on both streets and the surrounding streets are low at well under 500

vehicles per day and vehicle speeds are generally well within the current speed limit.

Several bus routes use Torrens Road and Port Road and Croydon and West Croydon

Railway Stations are also within walking access of the study area.

Pedestrian demand (both existing and latent) is relatively high for a residential street,

due to the direct links along the corridor to Welland Plaza Shopping Centre, Croydon

Avenue Reserve, public transport and two schools.

There is generally sealed footpath provision along both sides of the streets, although

some maintenance issues have been identified. Kerb ramps are varied from recent


There were only two recorded crashes within the immediate study area and both were

Property Damage Only (PDO) crashes where the vehicles hit a fixed object at night,

indicating that there is not a significant road safety issue in the study area.

Community and stakeholder engagement has identified a number of issues in the local

area, mostly related to the limited facilities within Croydon Avenue Reserve. Improved

seating, shelter, shade, access and play facilities were key opportunities identified for

the reserve. Revitalising local heritage locations was also suggested.

In transport terms, consistency of footpaths and kerb ramps, parking around the Islamic

College, improved crossing access to the reserve and the railway line and the

constraint on the corner of Hurtle Street and Croydon Avenue were the main issues.

Traffic speed was only really an issue along Day Terrace and Euston Terrace.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1

1.1 The Project 1

1.2 Project Area 1

1.3 Future Consultation 2

2. Community Engagement 3

2.1 Place Check Event 3

2.2 Community Survey 3

3. Targeted Meetings 5

3.1 Islamic College of SA 5

3.2 Adelaide Secondary School of English 6

4. Engagement Feedback 7

4.1 Community Responses 7

4.2 Issues and Opportunities 10

5. Summary 12

Appendices

A: Issues and Opportunities Plan

B: Initial Consultation Brochure

Figures


Figure 4.1: Respondents Relationship to Study Area 8

Figure 4.2: Residents use of Croydon Avenue, Garnet Street, Croydon Avenue Reserve 9

Figure 4.3: Improvements of most interest to residents 9

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1. Introduction

1.1 The Project

The project is intended to develop a masterplan for Croydon Avenue, Garnet Street and

Croydon Avenue Reserve in West Croydon, between Port Road and Torrens Road in consultation

with local residents, schools and business owners.

The project has been identified within Council in order to improve the local area for the benefit of

the community with regard to:

1. Road safety;

2. Parking provision;

3. Street amenity and ‘placemaking’;

4. Facilities and connections for walking and cycling;

5. Access to public transport, active transport corridors, retail precincts and community

facilities;

6. Personal safety (CPTED), especially for vulnerable road users (disabled, children and


1.2 Project Area

The study area is identified on Figure 1.1.





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The existing average daily traffic volume along the various sections of Croydon Avenue and

Garnet Street varies from 150-400 vehicles per day. Although formal pedestrian and cyclist counts

have not been undertaken, pedestrian demand (both existing and latent) is expected to be

relatively high for a residential street, with direct links along this corridor to the Welland Shopping

Centre, Croydon Avenue Reserve and two schools, Islamic College of SA and Adelaide

Secondary School of English, both of which are not zoned to the local area and attract students

from all parts of Metropolitan Adelaide, many via public transport.


College of SA, close to Croydon Reserve, and the Adelaide Secondary School of English located

adjacent Torrens Road.

Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street are not identified by the State Government as part of the

Bikedirect route. However, City of Charles Sturt documents, notably the Croydon and West

Croydon LATM 2006 and Active Living Plan to Cycle 2008 identify it as a secondary bicycle route.

1.3 Future Consultation

During the subsequent stages of the project, further consultation events will be held with the

community. Additional feedback on these events will be documented in updated versions of this

report.

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2. Community Engagement

2.1 Place Check Event

A community workshop was held on Saturday 19 November 2016 at Croydon Avenue Reserve to

discuss issues and initial ideas. The event was intended as a “Place Check” event.

“Place Check” is a method of analysing a street or public place and uses a series of questions

and scores to determine:

What works well?

What doesn’t work? and

What should change in a Street?

The Place Check process is designed so that local residents can take part. The Place Check

workshop was proposed to comprise group walks of residents, Council Staff and the consultant

team along the study area, identifying key locations and holding structured conversation in the

locations to record issues and concerns and ideas.

At the workshop, questions were raised by the community about the nature and intent of the

project. The branding of the project as the ‘Croydon Link Masterplan’ created confusion with

many residents who were concerned the proposal intended the development of a vehicle link

through Croydon Avenue Reserve, creating through traffic routes.

Notwithstanding the concerns raised, small group discussions were held within Croydon Avenue

Reserve which identified a number of issues and concerns within the local area as well as

potential suggestions for enhancements.

Following the workshop a brochure was sent to the community that clarified the intent of the

project and rebranded the project replacing the word “Link” with “Streetscape” and removing

the use of Masterplan. The brochure confirmed that the project is not intended to facilitate

construction of additional roads to allow through traffic along the corridor.

2.2 Community Survey

A total of 1,800 consultation packages were also sent to the local community seeking feedback

on the existing issues and ideas for future improvements or enhancements. A total of 115 people

completed the survey and provided a wide range of comments and ideas, which confirm many

of the suggestions made at the community workshop.

The survey consisted of multiple choice questions and long answer questions, as well as

requesting basic information about the respondent such as their name, address, contact details,

and whether they were a business owner, home owner or tenant in the area.

The key questions as part of the survey were as follows;

How do you use Croydon Link (i.e. Croydon Avenue, Garnet Street, Croydon Avenue

Reserve)? (please tick all that apply to you)

I walk along the footpaths and/or cross the road

In a car to access my street/house

I travel in a car to Croydon Reserve

In a car to drop children off at school (Adelaide Secondary School of

English/Islamic College of SA)

I don’t use or rarely use the Croydon LinK

I ride my bicycle through it

I walk or ride my bicycle to Croydon Reserve

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Talk and/or play with family and neighbours

Other (please specify)

What types of improvements are of most interest to you for the Croydon Link? (please

tick all applicable)

Pedestrian and Cyclist safety

Enhance Street Amenity (i.e. trees, landscaping etc. to make the street look nicer)

Enhance Croydon Reserve (i.e. trees, landscaping, play areas, facilities)

On-street Car Parking

Seating

Public Art

Stormwater Improvements

Street Lighting

Safe and Convenient Access to Properties and Side Streets

Play Equipment

Wayfinding (directional signage)

Other (please specify)

What are your key concerns or issues with the Croydon Link streetscape or traffic

conditions?

Do you have any other comments or ideas to improve the Croydon Link?

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3. Targeted Meetings

3.1 Islamic College of SA

The Islamic College of South Australia (ICOSA) is located on a site bounded by Cedar Avenue,

Ellen Street and William Street with the primary entrance on Cedar Avenue. Although there is a

formal pick-up and drop-off area within the school site accessed from William Street, significant

pick-up and drop-off takes place on Cedar Avenue.

A meeting was held with the school principal, Lynda MacLeod and acting Business Manager

Qasir Khan to discuss the operation of the school and its interaction with the Croydon Avenue

corridor and Croydon Avenue Reserve. A new principal is expected to be appointed early in

2017.

The school currently has close to 500 students, and this number is likely to reduce rather than

increase in future years as similar facilities are proposed elsewhere in Greater Adelaide. The

school therefore has no plans for expansion.

In terms of the school use of the Croydon Avenue corridor and issues arising from this, the

following points were advised:

ICOSA has an informal agreement with Adelaide Secondary School of English to use

their reserve for a limited number of sports events each year, to which students walk.

This informal agreement is intended to be placed on a more formal basis in 2017.

ICOSA organises some student group excursions by train, with students walking to

Croydon station.

Approximately 50 students are estimated to walk locally to the school, with a very small

number (maximum 1-2 students) riding bikes. Up to 120 students make use of school

buses.

There are some concerns over traffic speed on the adjoining streets and the congestion

issues on William Street and Cedar Avenue. Traffic on Cedar Street was noted to have

increased since the South Road Torrens to Torrens project had started on site.

The proposed 40 km/h precinct speed limit is due to be implemented imminently.

Some of the school zone signs and markings were noted to be faded, damaged or

missing.

In relation to Croydon Avenue Reserve and adjoining plots, the following points were noted:

The school had previously been advised by Council that small group use of the reserve

would be appropriate but this advice was subsequently overturned.

Students and families that do use the reserve after school have received unwelcoming

approaches from local residents even though many are likely to be using the reserve as

local residents.

The school no longer owns the vacant plot adjacent to the reserve on Cedar Avenue

or the plot adjacent to the school on William Street, which now has a commercial land

use. Both are owned by the Islamic Council of Australia, based in Sydney, and are

expected to be sold at some point in the future as they will not be required by the

school.

The proposed roadway connection through the school site to facilitate increased

internal drop-off and pick-up could include proposals for greening of the northern

boundary of the school site. The proposed roadway is with Council as a development

application but is subject to a local objection.

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Although Cedar Avenue is over 9 metres wide, the school cars parked on both sides create a

very congested environment. Issues associated with poor parking and blocking of driveways

have been a frequent complaint of local residents.

3.2 Adelaide Secondary School of English

The Adelaide Secondary School of English is located on a site bounded by Torrens Road,

Croydon Avenue, Bedford Street and Brown Street with the primary pedestrian entrance on

Torrens Road and parking accessed via Croydon Avenue. The site is shared with the separate

School of Languages.

A meeting was held with the school principal, Julie Presser to discuss the operation of the school

and its interaction with the Croydon Avenue corridor. Julie has been at the school for a number

of years but left at the end of 2016 with a new principal expected to be appointed early in 2017.

Anti Macri will be remaining at the school as Deputy Principal for future correspondence.

The school caters specifically for new arrivals to Australia, primarily providing English language

education to enable students to subsequently integrate in to the mainstream high school system.

The school typically has around 500 students at any given time with many of the students of

refugee origin. Up to 100 students transition to mainstream schools each term, with most students

spending around 18 months at the school.

Students travel from all over the Adelaide Metropolitan area, with the school providing 4

articulated buses each morning and afternoon. Three of the buses are to and from the CBD,

enabling students to connect with ongoing transport options throughout Adelaide with the fourth

bus route to the northern suburbs. There is also a small number of students who access the school

locally on foot or scheduled public transport services (bus and train via West Croydon station).

There has been some use of bicycles but this has reduced following a number of theft incidents.

In terms of the school use of the Croydon Avenue corridor and issues arising from this, the

following points were advised and agreed with Anti Macri:

Pick-up and drop-off can take place within the school site, with the preference of the

school being access from Croydon Avenue and exit on to Torrens Road (left turn only

and no entry permitted.

Some pick-up and drop-off takes place on Croydon Avenue.

The school grounds are open to the public and now includes formal use by a local dog

club. The increased community use has reduced vandalism but lead to concerns with

dog excrement and drug paraphernalia. A code of conduct is now in place with the

dog group.

The school has funding to introduce gym equipment near the Brown Street/Bedford

Street corner of the site in the next few months.

The use of the school Oval by ICOSA is intended to be formalised in 2017.

Excursions by students take place using local bus, train or charter bus, with charter

buses picking up and dropping off on Croydon Avenue.

Most staff parking is accommodated on site, although high numbers of staff on

Tuesdays results in some on street parking on Croydon Avenue where the shade of the

trees provides an attraction for parking.

Some staff make use of local train and bus services, walking along local streets from

West Croydon station.

Delivery and loading generally takes place on Croydon Avenue, although where the

loading/ delivery relates to the gym, it generally occurs on Brown Street.

Opportunities for greening along the local streets and particularly Croydon Avenue

frontage would be welcomed and could include partnerships with the school as part of

some of their projects with students.

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4. Engagement Feedback

4.1 Community Responses

4.1.1 Place Check Event

One of the key issues raised in the community workshop was regarding vehicle through route

access. This was clarified with attendees (and then to the community via a flyer distribution).

Some of the issues raised in the discussions at the community workshop are summarised as

follows;

Kerb ramps – different format and orientation at every location

Poor footpath surfaces and limited widths for pushchairs and gophers

More shade needed, specifically in reserve

Clean up of graffiti

Grass maintenance in reserve currently 1 per year – needs to be more frequent

Limited street lighting

Better verge maintenance on local streets

Paving lifting around tree roots

Park & Ride issues for Croydon station - Impact of parking on residents from higher

demand as Croydon is last 2 section station

New years’ eve fireworks (illegal group) – Sprinkler to deter gathering

Maintenance of soft fall areas

Stormwater ponds at end of access driveway in reserve – blockage may have been

resolved after most recent storm

Noise impact from basketball on adjoining residents

Lack of sight distance to/for cyclists using reserve path adjacent to fences/property

access

Concern over college expansion

Parent drop-offs at school a problem

On street parking

Opportunities and ideas were raised, with many responding to the above issues and concerns, as

follows;

Opportunity for teenage facilities adjacent High School

Dog facilities (dog bags) - replenishment/maintenance considerations, previous budget

constraints

Zebra crossings – particularly for access to reserve and across railway

Renewal of painted heritage advertising sign on building on corner of Robert St/

Croydon Ave

Stobie pole art as installed on other nearby streets

Keep it green looking – hard wearing grasses – slow growing for maintenance

Palette of landscape materials

Controlled gates for pedestrian level crossing when train is due

Underground power lines

Nature play equipment – wider age friendly

Barbeque

Drinking fountain

Toilet – Yes and no suggestions, positive and negative impacts identified

More seating in reserve, make it useable, nice, shaded

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View that school/ Australia Muslim Council may be amenable to sell land next to

reserve as can’t acquire adjoining property

Greening of fence edges to reserve – more green generally in the area

Community herb garden / fruit trees

History - old photos

Improved fencing, including security for children in reserve

Footpaths – wider, better

Bins and recycling bins

Nature reserve

Water

Medium density

Volunteer implementation (e.g. of public art, working bee at reserve)

Nature play theme to reserve

Expand Croydon Reserve park

Broader masterplan of West Croydon/Croydon needed

Story of the (former) shop buildings in study area

Heritage trail

Fruit and vegetable shop

4.1.2 Community Survey

The community survey was completed by 115 people. The majority (92%) of respondents to the

survey were home owners, as shown on Figure 4.1.

Figure 4.1: Respondents Relationship to Study Area

The respondents most commonly indicated that they walk along the footpaths within the study

area (95 respondents) or use it with their car to access their street or house (66 respondents). The

other common uses of the study area included riding a bicycle through it, or walking or cycling to

Croydon Reserve. Figure 4.2 presents the respondents use of the study area.

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Figure 4.2: Residents use of Croydon Avenue, Garnet Street, Croydon Avenue Reserve

Most respondents selected more than one answer relating to how they use the study area.

The key improvements areas identified by respondents included pedestrian and cyclist safety,

enhancing the street amenity, enhancing the reserve and improving street lighting. The responses

are presented in Figure 4.3.

Figure 4.3: Improvements of most interest to residents

Within the longer answer questions (“What are your key concerns or issues with the Croydon Link

streetscape or traffic conditions?” and “Do you have any other comments or ideas to improve

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the Croydon Link?”) there were 10 respondents who noted they objected to the project in

general in their responses to these questions.

The concerns or issues raised with the streetscape or traffic conditions included concerns at the

level of through traffic and general traffic volumes (21 responses), as well as speed concerns

(including suggestions to lower the speed limit) (12 responses). Maintenance concerns were

raised by 18 respondents, with footpath quality and grass maintenance being the most common

concerns.

Some concern over behaviours of users were raised as follows;

Dog poo clean-up and intimidating dogs off leashes – 4

School parking/drop off/pick up – 3

Illegal parking or parking close to intersections – 3

Vandalism – 1

Children cyclists on footpaths and/or cyclists not being considerate – 2

Long term parking – 1

Drug dealing – 2

Several people raised a concern over the safety of the rail crossing. 4 respondents indicated that

they did not want to lose on street parking as part of the plan.

Respondents also raised a number of ideas to improve Croydon Link, as follows;

Nature play park – 1

Community garden – 1

Bigger/improved playground equipment – 4

Fence playground – 1

Shade awning over playground – 2

Upgrade/improve safety at rail crossing – 5

Improve street lighting – 8

Trees for aesthetics and shade, greenery/landscaping – 18

Street art/visual improvements – 8

Seating areas – 2

Toilets – 4

Wheelchair ramps/kerb ramps appropriately located – 2

BBQ – 1

More bins – 2

Directional signage – 1

Drinking fountain – 1

Fitness equipment – 1

Improve drainage – 1

Dog poo bag station – 3

Widen streets or remove some parking as narrow streets – 3

4.2 Issues and Opportunities

4.2.1 Summary

The community consultation identified issues and opportunities along the study corridor which

can broadly be broken down into the following categories;

1. Movement

Balanced movement of people as pedestrians, cyclists and motorists;

Appropriate vehicle speeds and volumes;

Maintaining access to properties and residential streets;

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pedestrian, cyclist and motorist;

Parking availability and length of stay;

Ensuring safe movement of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists;

2. Maintenance

Maintenance of landscaping, trees and vegetation for aesthetics and safety;

Footpath surface maintenance;

Repair damage and remove graffiti;

3. Facilities

Adequate footpaths and kerb ramps to suit all users and allow for appropriate

movement uses;

Opportunities to improve the reserve facilities to create a local community area

within Croydon/West Croydon;

Opportunities to improve the reserve and park facilities to deter antisocial

behaviour;

More secure fencing to minimise road safety risks of children leaving the reserve

unaccompanied;

Improvement of lighting infrastructure;



environment for antisocial behaviour;

Behaviour of dogs and dog owners, particularly regarding waste;

Noise

An Issues and Opportunities Plan has been developed based solely on the community feedback.

The plan is included in Appendix A

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5. Summary

This report provides a summary of the community engagement that has taken place as part of

the early stages of the Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street - Reserve and Streetscape Project,

and the feedback that has been received to date.

The initial project entitled the Croydon Link Masterplan created some concern and confusion

amongst the community that a new road link was proposed through Croydon Avenue Reserve as

a major link road between Torrens Road and Port Road. As a result, the project has been

rebranded to place the emphasis on the intended streetscape and local amenity upgrades that

are envisaged.

The community feedback identified a number of issues within the proposed study area of

Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street covering walking and cycling provision, facilities and access

to the reserve, impact of high travel demand generators within the area and anti-social

behaviour.

The community further identified that the study area scope was too localised and that a wider

area should have been considered. Recommendations from this study may be appropriate for

application on a wider area basis.

Opportunities for improvement to the local area and in particular Croydon Avenue Reserve were

identified including footpath and kerb ramp upgrades, pedestrian improvements to access the

reserve and across the railway line, improved and additional facilities in the reserve to encourage

more community use, enhanced maintenance, improved lighting and more secure fencing,

primarily from a road safety perspective.

Discussions with the Islamic College of SA identified that they have no further expansion plans

and that a number of their students are also members of the immediately local community.

Parking and traffic management issues are recognised by the school as a major issue and the

school is seeking to improve this by further on-site provision. Local pedestrian upgrades along the

corridor would assist student access to the school and also the schools use of Oval facilities at the

Adelaide Secondary School of English.

Adelaide Secondary School of English has few students from the local area, but their on-site

facilities are available and used by the local community on formal and informal bases. Further

upgrade to their facilities that would be available to the community are proposed and they

would welcome the opportunity for the school to be able to assist or partner with Council in


A summary issues and opportunities plan has been prepared from the consultation feedback. This

will form the basis of the ideas for the development of potential options, supplemented by issues

and opportunities derived from analysis of the existing transport conditions and operations in the

study area and overview of the streetscape and amenity provision.

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Appendix B

Initial Consultation Brochure

Croydon Link Masterplan

BackgroundThe City of Charles Sturt is developing a Masterplan for the ‘Croydon Link’ between Port Road and Torrens Road in West Croydon. The Croydon Link consists of Croydon Avenue, Garnet Street and Croydon Avenue Reserve. This Masterplan project involves collaboration between Council, its consultant team and the local community, to create a vision for Croydon Link that will support the use and activity within the Croydon Link now and into the future.

The Croydon Link plays an important role in providing walking, cycling and vehicular access to a range of destinations and services including:

• Resident and visitor access to residential properties

• Croydon Avenue Reserve

• Adelaide Secondary School of English

• Islamic College of SA

• Public transport (nearby train and bus services)

• Welland Plaza Shopping Centre and adjacent businesses and services.

The Masterplan presents an opportunity to work towards creating a more pleasant environment for walking, cycling and for residents and improve Croydon Avenue Reserve and the overall Croydon Link as a local destination.

This study will provide an opportunity for the local community to voice their likes and dislikes about the Croydon Link, how they imagine being able to use the Croydon Link in the future and what improvements will support their future vision.

Croydon Link

Your details

Please provide your name and address should we need to contact you regarding your feedback (By completing this form, you consent to the City of Charles Sturt collecting, retaining and using the personal information provided by you in line with Council’s Privacy Policy)

Name: __________________________________________________________________(Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Dr) (FirstName) (Surname)

Address: ________________________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________________

Phone:__________________________________________________________________

Business Owner / Home Owner / Tenant _____________________________________

Have your say

To provide your feedback please complete this survey online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/croydonlink

Alternatively send back your feedback form to Council using the enclosed reply-paid envelope.

Feedback is due by 5pm Friday 25 November 2016 (Please note that if your feedback is not received by the due date it may not be included in the consultation results).

Feedback Form

The City of Charles Sturt is developing a Masterplan for the ‘Croydon Link’ between Port Road and Torrens Road in West Croydon. The Croydon Link consists of Croydon Avenue, Garnet Street and Croydon Avenue Reserve. This Masterplan project involves collaboration between Council, its consultant team and the local community, to create a vision for Croydon Link that will support the use and activity within the Croydon Link now and into the future.

We therefore seek your feedback on your current use of the Croydon Link, including existing issues and ideas for future improvements or enhancements.

More information about the project, including a summary brochure, is available at: - http://www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/engagementprojects

Croydon Link Masterplan

Council’s emailed newsletter

Would you like to receive Council’s Diamond Bytes emailed newsletter to be kept up to date with activities and projects within the City? Yes No (Please provide your email address above)

1. In which street do you live or own a property?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. How do you use Croydon Link (i.e. Croydon Avenue, Garnet Street, Croydon Avenue Reserve)? (please tick all that apply to you)

I walk along the footpaths and/or cross the road

I ride my bicycle through it

In a car to access my street/house

I walk or ride my bicycle to Croydon Reserve

I travel in a car to Croydon Reserve

Talk and/or play with family and neighbours

In a car to drop children off at school (Adelaide Secondary School of English/Islamic College of SA)

I don’t use or rarely use the Croydon Link

Other (please specify below)

3. What types of improvements are of most interest to you for the Croydon Link? (please tick all applicable)

Pedestrian and Cyclist safety

Street Lighting

Enhance Street Amenity (i.e. trees, landscaping etc. to make the street look nicer)

Enhance Croydon Reserve (i.e. trees, landscaping, play areas, facilities)

On-street Car Parking

Safe and Convenient Access to Properties and Side Streets

Seating

Play Equipment

Public Art

Wayfinding (directional signage)

Stormwater Improvements

Other (please specify below)

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. What are your key concerns or issues with the Croydon Link streetscape or traffic conditions?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Do you have any other comments or ideas to improve the Croydon Link?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wethankyouforyourtimeandvaluablecomments

72 Woodville Road, Woodvillewww.charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Come along to the Croydon Link ‘Place Check’ Event!

We welcome your ideas!The current round of consultation seeks to gather feedback on the Croydon Link, including existing issues and ideas for future improvements or enhancements.

Place Check is a method of analysing a street or public place and uses a series of questions and scores to determine:

• What works well?

• What doesn’t work? and

• What should change in a Street?

The Place Check process is designed so that local residents can take part. The Place Check includes a walk through The Croydon Link with Council Staff and Council’s Consultants and at key locations hold a structured conversation and record ideas into a Place Check worksheet.

At the conclusion of the Place Check event, Council’s Consultant will facilitate an on-site workshop as an interactive discussion forum, where everyone is encouraged to participate.

Initial feedback from the Place Check will be presented and ideas and examples from other street renewal projects will

be shown to illustrate some possibilities for the Croydon Link. However, the main focus of the session is a ‘Big Ideas Brainstorm’ of possible options.

The outcomes of the workshop, along with the comments recorded in the Place Check worksheets will be used to assist the development of a Masterplan for the Croydon Link.

When Saturday 19 November 2016

Time Meeting at 10am (anticipated finish at 12.30pm)

Venue Commencing at Croydon Avenue Reserve, Croydon Avenue (between Cedar Avenue and William Street) and walking along Croydon Avenue and Garnet Street, between Port Road and Torrens Road.

What to bring Just bring your ideas!

In addition to the Place Check event, to provide your comments you can:

• Complete a survey online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/croydonlink

• Or alternatively complete the hard copy enclosed and return using the reply-paid envelope

We look forward to your feedback to assist the development of the Croydon Link Masterplan.

Consultation Closes 25 November 2016

More informationTo view background information please visit www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/engagementprojects

or for more information on the Place Check event please contact our consultant team on the details below

• Sam Adams (GTA Consultants) on 8334 3600 or [email protected]

• Jere Wilks (Jensen Planning + Design) on 8338 5511 or [email protected]

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ART INSTALLATIONSENLIVENING THE STREETSCAPE WITH SCULPTURE SCHOOL INDICATES DESIRE FOR INVOLVEMENT & ON-GOING MAINTENANCE

INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS TO INCLUDE NEW BUILD OUTS

HURTLE STREET ROUNDABOUT AMENDMENTS TO PROVIDE SAFE & CONNECTING DDA COMPLIANT FOOTPATHS & CROSSINGS

PEDESTRIAN & CYCLING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EUSTON & DAY TERRACE CROSSINGS COULD INCLUDE PAVING OR SURFACE MARKING, WOMBAT CROSSINGS, UPGRADED LEVEL CROSSING AND NEW FENCING

PEDESTRIAN & CYCLING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PORT ROAD CROSSING COULD INCLUDE PAVING OR SURFACE MARKING & SIGNAL POLES

INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS TO INCLUDE NEW BUILD OUTSALL PRAM RAMPS SHOULD BE UP-GRADED TO IDENTICAL STANDARDS

ADD INTEREST AND AMENITY VALUE TO THE STREETSCAPE BY VERGE PLANTING AND ADDITIONAL STREET TREES. USE PLANT SPECIES TO REFLECT DIFFERENT PRECINCTS ALONG CROYDON AVENUE- EDUCATIONAL- HERITAGE- AMENITY

ART INSTALLATIONSHERITAGE BUILT FORM CAN BE ADDED TO BY PAINTING BLANK WALLS **SUBJECT TO OWNER CONSENT

ART INSTALLATIONSHERITAGE BUILT FORM CAN BE ADDED TO BY REINSTATING HISTORICAL ADVERTISING*

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WAYFINDING SIGNAGESIGNAGE DENOTING WALKING / CYCLING TIMES TO NEIGHBOURHOOD AMENITIES AT VARIOUS POINTS ALONG AVENUE

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Melbourne

A Level 25, 55 Collins Street

PO Box 24055

MELBOURNE VIC 3000

P +613 9851 9600

E [email protected]

Brisbane

A Ground Floor, 283 Elizabeth Street

BRISBANE QLD 4000

GPO Box 115

BRISBANE QLD 4001

P +617 3113 5000

E [email protected]

Adelaide

A Suite 4, Level 1, 136 The Parade

PO Box 3421

NORWOOD SA 5067

P +618 8334 3600

E [email protected]

Townsville

A Level 1, 25 Sturt Street

PO Box 1064

TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810

P +617 4722 2765

E [email protected]

Sydney

A Level 6, 15 Help Street

CHATSWOOD NSW 2067

PO Box 5254

WEST CHATSWOOD NSW 1515

P +612 8448 1800

E [email protected]

Canberra

A Tower A, Level 5,

7 London Circuit

Canberra ACT 2600

P +612 6243 4826

E [email protected]

Gold Coast

A Level 9, Corporate Centre 2

Box 37, 1 Corporate Court

BUNDALL QLD 4217

P +617 5510 4800

F +617 5510 4814

E [email protected]

Perth

A Level 2, 5 Mill Street

PERTH WA 6000

PO Box 7025, Cloisters Square

PERTH WA 6850

P +618 6169 1000

E [email protected]

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