Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre - Concept Planning - Case Study Example

Concept Planning Report Name: Course: Instructor: Date: Concept Planning Report 1- Land Planning Executive Summary The proposed Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre is an environmentally sustainable and efficient development that is located in Queensland, Australia . Through this proposed sustainable development project, it is expected that Queensland will be adorned with a new look. Consequently, the new picture expected to result from the implementation of the project will not be the only thing to behold in Queensland since the project will also guarantee the future security of the present town in Queensland.It incorporates social, environmental and economicall sustainable values. Unlike the other sustainable development projects, Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre has distinction from the fact that, besides focussing on the social and economic sustainability aspects of the residents, like what many of the sustainable development projects does, it extends to accomodate the environmental benefits. Many benefits outside the social, environmental and economic values will also be expected by the residents upon the accomplishment of the project. The working and the living environment to be offered by the development to the residents is going to be of high quality. This is meant to ensure that the community residing within the development can accomodate the dynamic nature of the climatic, social and economic conditions. The design of the eco-village is therefore going to be done in such a proper manner that ensures that it abides by all sustainable development principles and guidelines, comprised by the Queensland Government, including;  Protecting the environment by promoting the preservation of biodiversity and natural habitats.  Building communities that encourage interaction and support among residents and businesses.  Incorporating transport strategies and infrastructure to encourage use of the public transport and increased opportunities for physical fitness.  Using water efficiently with a focus on conservation and recycling.  Reducing energy requirements to lower costs and minimise the environmental damage.  Reducing waste by encouraging recycling and onsite treatment for re-use.  Adopting eco-friendly designs and choosing appropriate building materials, with an emphasis on recycling and on reducing energy costs (Queensland Government. 2006). The following is a concept report prepared to communicate the Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre to the community and the stakeholders. Conveyed in the report is the firm rationale established for the project. Besides, the project recommends strategies, aims, targets and objectives. The benefits that will accrue from the project are also outlined in the project. The vision for Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre is to Promote the growth of an exciting, blossoming, and resourceful community that assimilate with, and adds worth to, the Queensland region and offer an affordable lifestyle, a learning culture, and attractive natural setting. This Concepts Report is the preliminary step in conveying the information regarding the Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre to the Queensland stakeholders and community. After the report, consultation, feasibility analysis, and market research will be done. The stakeholders, community members and the project team will have a chance to give views on the ideas presented in the report. After getting their views, revision of the concept report will be done, factoring in the community input. With another community consultation, a Preliminary Approval application is prepared to the Council. Projected Benefits The Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre outlines a sustainable development model that can ensure the delivery of social, environmental, and economically sustainable values for Queensland while comparing it with the typical residential development project existing on the site. The following is the summary of the benefits anticipated from the project. 1. Community Development It is anticipated that, with the establishment of Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre, a socially rich and resilient community of Queensland will be sustained in the region. Concerning the health problems related to the lifestyle, they would be fewer among the residents. The mentally and physically healthy residents of Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre will, through the investment projects to be established by the development, will be able to benefit the whole community. The contemporary needs will be met through the accessibility of recreational infrastructure, the housing types offered and accessible social structures to be established. In this case, the development will be attractive to many residents, creating a diverse population. 2. Economic Development During the construction of the development, it is doubtless that local jobs will be offered to the community around. Besides, the development will ensure diversification of the local economy while providing new prospects for the present businesses. In order to achieve these, Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre development will assimilate with the present industries and businesses instead of competing with them. The technologies and the infrastructure that the development plans to provide will be of high quality so that the participants in global and local enterprises are attracted and the new activities of the development be supported. 3. Land Use and Ecology Since the development envisions expanding and protecting the existing habitat, the regional bio-diversity of Queensland will greatly benefit from it. Besides, with the fact that several waterways cross the area, the development will take upon them the duty of ensuring the health of the same waterways while improving the conditions of the associated ecosystems. The strategies that will be used to achieve these goals shall include the establishment of the buffer zones, the replanting process, and the maintenance of the floodways. The site will consequently, be defined by a system of green corridors. The services regarding the land use and ecology to be provided by the development will include climate control, the management of storm water, the establishment of areas for growing food crops, the definition of housing clusters and the establishment of circulation paths. 4. Accessibility and Transportation The development is geared towards the reduction of traffic congestion on existing roads. The transport system is also made in such a way that the emission of greenhouse gases is also reduced. The strategies to be used to achieve this will be those that will ensure that the deliveries are coordinated, the services are accessed through the web, the services and jobs are provided on site, and car-pooling is done. Besides, in order to reduce the use of vehicles in the local transportation, the proposed development is done in such a way that it will be possible to walk around easily. This is achieved through the limited car-parking, long stretches of walking paths and the use of speed-control mechanisms in the shared streets. 2.1. Sustainable Development Sustainability is a global, national and local problem, and is classified as one of humanities greatest challenges. The process of organizing resources to satisfy human needs now and in the future such that even the future generations enjoy the environment is a necessity in any development. A development that compromises the environmental standards is a violation of natural existence of humanity. A sustainable development is defined by the National Centre for Sustainability as that development that aims at maintaining and improving the people’s quality of life, both at the present and in the future moment. At the same time, the development aims at availing ecosystem services and natural resources essential to improving life on earth (Environmental Monitoring and Audit Manual.2001). 2.2. Community Services: The proposed Eco-Village is situated within the rural locality of Camp Mountain; currently the proximity to local facilities and services is limited. The community services are largely located in the surrounding suburbs of Samford Village, Ferny Grove, Chermside and Keperra, which include banks, shopping centres, childcare, schools and hospitals. With the focus of handling the built environment and the bio-system with alot of care in order to develop physical systems that interact positively with the environment for sustainable development. Therefore careful consideration was needed in order for the development to cater such services, while also complying with the Pine Rivers Planning Scheme (Environmental Monitoring and Audit Manual.2001). The proposed Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre is designed to provide mental and physical activities for residents in their senior years. The development will offer unique and enjoyable experience in a controlled secure and safe environment. The traquility of the environmental will be an added advantage. The designs of the development resonates the environment . The resonanace of a development helps in maintaining a conducive environment for a peaceful retirement cente (Developments of Regional Impact (DRI).2007). In order for the proposed development to be successful several safe, convenient and adequate facilities will be available onsite including:  Parking facilities and vehicle manoeuvring areas  Passive and active recreation  Potable water supply and power  Waste storage, recycling and disposal  Laundry facilities  Emergency vehicle access  Equitable access (Pine Rivers Planning Scheme: Other Development Codes: Retirement Village,2005) The Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre will include community centres, open space areas, local parks, interconnected walkways and an onsite village hub (refer Appendix A – Site Map). As mentioned, the proposed development is a retirement village which caters for residents over the age of 55 years and older. Therefore the property must provide reasonable travel distance to community services including: (Pine Rivers Planning Scheme: Other Development Codes: Retirement Village, 2005).  Within 400m a walking distance of a local park  Within 400m a walking distance of an existing public transport pick-up and set-down facility  Within a 400m a walking distance of an established convenience shopping area (Pine Rivers Planning Scheme: Other Development Codes: Retirement Village, 2005). The Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre possesses essential amenities for senior residents. Accommodation facilities at the center are to meet specific environmental values. These standards include: natural ventillation, lighting system both natural and artificial and the privacy of occupants. Convinience of the aged is also a key factor put into consideration where the accessibilty of the different facilities as well as the adequacy of the infrastructure on site was considered (EPD.2000). The development contains an onsite village hub located along the far southwestern boundary (refer Appendix A – Site Map). The village hub will allow the elderly residents to access certain community facilities including, a food market, café, community hall and library, without driving or without having to exceed recommended council walking distances (refer Figure 1 – Village Hub). Furthermore, the food market will provide natural organic food products including fruit and vegetables, in order to promote environmentally sustainable living to residents. The products purchased by the store will be biodegradable and supplied by local businesses were possible. The implementation of the biodegradable products reduces the amount of chemical waste entering natural drainage lines and waterways, as well as decreasing carbon emissions associated with freight (Engenium., 2009). The storage and disposal of waste is to be handled in proffessional manner. A recycling option is also provide to minimize the quantity of waste destined for disposal. The site perimeter wall should meet the following conditions in accordance to the set regulations: it must not alter the existing street scape, maintain the adopted character of the are under development, it must not result to the loss of amenities of adjacent land by overshadowing, hinder natural ventillation and privacy of the occupants (EIA. 2007). However, considerations will be made if enough buffering is provided in the development. The acces road should allow vehicular movement in accordance to traffic engineering where roads with vehicular access has a reserve area of about 18m with pavements reserve region provide (Air quality impact assessment ,2009). During construction the contractor on site will be required to adhere to rules set by the local council. Dust emissins are inevitable in any kind of construction thus the contractor will be required to control the dropping of materials to resonable heights to avert the spread of fugitive dust emmission over large areas. Materials with a lot of dust should be sprayed before loading or unloading and should be covered with an impervious sheet to prevent any kind of leaks. To ensure to the eco system in the surrounding is not affected by the construction works the environment assessment recommedations should be followed strictly. The proposed Eco-Village contains a local park situated on site to promote active and healthy living within the development. The Dr Edward Marks Park, is located on a gentle ridge along the South West boundary of the property, positioned closely to the historically significant Slab Hut (refer Appendix A – Site Map). The park is named after the local Samford doctor, who is believed to have owned the historical building, which is suspected to be the first structure of the Pine Rivers Shire (refer Figure 2 – Slab Hut). The Dr Edward Marks Park is within 400m of all residential housing lots, and therefore complies with the Pine Rivers Planning Schemes (Pine Rivers Planning Scheme: Other Development Codes: Retirement Village, 2005). The park consists of recreation facilities including, open spaces, swings and walking tracks. Also, the park will provide access to the cultural significant Slab Hut, which will be maintained, to allow the structure to become accessible to the local community and schools for recreational and educational purposes (Department of Environment and conservation NSW.2006). The prior assesment, analysing and subsequent monitoring of the impact the center will have on the environment is done to the standards of the queens land which insists on listing of the intended and uninted results of the implementation of the project (BMT.2006). The assesment should also recommend the possible interventions to counter the negative consequences. The implications of these interventions should also be considered and proper polocies and plans put in place to ensure that an equitable physical and biological environment exists (Department of Natural Resources and Water, 2007). The development will provide an environment conducive for public unteractions and as a result will be of great social benefit to society. Public transport services within the suburb of Camp Mountain are limited; this is due to the current population and rural locality of the neighbourhood. The desired outcome for the proposed development is to convince the Moreton Bay Regional Council of a bus service situated along Upper Camp Mountain Rd (refer Appendix A – Site Map), providing residents with a local bus service to surrounding suburbs, and Ferny Grove Train Station. The new transport means will ensure safe and efficient means of movement to access different amenities. Therefore, residential areas within the Camp Mountain Eco-Residential will be positioned within 400 of a local transport service. 2.3. Existing Facilities: The Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre contains several existing domestic structures which have local significance, namely “the Barracks”, being an original one story dwelling (homestead); an old timber storage shed known as “the Mews”; and a historical “Slab Hut” which dates back to the period of the first settlement in the district (Office of Urban Management. 2005). The condition of these three buildings though was somewhat different, as identified in the Site Survey Report conducted by G5 Engineering. Therefore, the purposes of these structures have changed in order to compliment the proposed development. The Barracks has provided the opportunity to allow the structure to be restored, in order for the building to become a multi-purpose facility, this is due to its range of amenities, including basic kitchen and sanitary facilities, rain water tanks, a large central room and four smaller rooms (refer Figure 3 – The Barracks). The purpose of the Barracks will be a second communal centre were recreational activities will be held such as workshops, bingo, and on site scenic tours. The Mews is a deteriorating wooden storage shed, located in close proximity of the Barracks. Though, due to its declining condition the Mews it will be unable to be used. Therefore the Mews will be maintained, and utilised as a passive recreational activity during scenic tours, but no structural repairs will be attempted. They will be maintaine to preserve their histolical significance. As mentioned, the Slab Hut is located on a gentle ridge along the South West boundary of the property (refer Appendix A – Site Plan). It is of cultural and historical value to the Marks family as well as to the Samford region and Pine Rivers Shire. The Slab will consist of the Dr Edward Marks Park, which allows the structure to become accessible to the local community and schools for recreational and educational purposes (Brisbane City Council. 2005). 2.4. Terrain and Allotment Design In relation to the terrain, the Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre contains natural slopes and gentle undulations falling generally down to Samford Creek, which forms the rear north-western riparian boundary. The surface topography varies throughout, ranging in elevations of 65m to 85m above sea level Therefore, careful consideration was needed in the layout of access roads, walkways, housing precincts, community facilities, water management services, sewerage systems and village hubs. When considerations for bores required on site are made it is important that the state of future maintenance are made. The major issues that affect bores include the condition of the pumbing equipments on site. The local groundwater consultant serves an important responsibilty of providing the necessary information required for development of any drainage system in a region (G5 Engineers. 2009) When considering the layout of and positioning of the urban residential areas and community services, a selection of criteria was needed, in order for the allotments to abide by sustainable development principles and guidelines. Criteria included;  Heavily revegetating areas with natural fauna, to achieve 75% vegetation coverage of the property, as stated in the brief.  Implementing buffer zones of at least 30m between developments around natural drainage lines. Also incorporate a 40m buffer strip adjacent to the Samford Creek (refer Appendix A – Site Map) (Pine Rivers Planning Scheme: PSP 37 – Neighbourhood Design, 2006).  Placing lots in a N20°W to N30°E will maximise the exposure of sunlight in certain climatic conditions.  Positioning lots on higher ground allows residents to experience the scenic surroundings of the Samford Valley (Pine Rivers Planning Scheme: Other Development Codes: Retirement Village, 2006).  Facing the windows in the northern direction to allow the prevailing winds of the south to be utilised, providing sustainable energy saving techniques.  Positioning lots on natural slops and undulations to reduce cut and fill. Also allow the sewerage and stormwater collected to be gravity fed down to the respected facilities. 2.5. Housing Precincts The Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre consists of 50 urban residential lots, which are divided in into 3 separate housing precincts (refer Appendix A – Site Map). The lot sizes within the development will contain a minimum area of 600m2 and consist of a minimum rectangle of 15m x 25m. Also the minimum frontage of the lot depends directly on the corresponding road the lot is facing (Pine Rivers Planning Scheme: Other Development Codes: Reconfiguring a Lot Design Code, 2006). As stated in the site survey of the Samford Ecological Research Facility contains service connections to a number of utilities and urban infrastructures, including septic, electricity, telecommunications and internet broadband (Developments of Regional Impact (DRI).2007). However, the subjected site is currently not connected to the town water supply system. The Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre is a sustainable development that implements affordable sustainable practices including, renewable energy sources, water sensitive design and treatment and finally protects the natural assets of the property, while minimising the impact the development has on the environment (Purpose and aims of EIA.2009). The subjected site is currently possesses no connection to the towns water supply and sewerage system, therefore on site solutions have been employed within the development. Each allotment will contain a rain water tank integrated into a combined system for portable use (Fetzer and Eskelsen, 2006). The rainwater tanks also provide stormwater detention to limit runoff and retention to provide storage for non-potable use. As mentioned the property doesn’t connect to the main sewerage system, therefore an onsite sewerage treatment facility will have to be implemented through a gravity fed solution. The water will be treated to a level where it can be used as an essential source of irrigation for the eco-village (Environmental Protection Agency. 2007). Energy efficiency and conservation is an essential part of the Camp Mountain Eco-Retirement Centre. Natural energy sources, including sunlight and solar power are of primary consideration. Each allotment will consist of photovoltaic panels (solar panels) allowing the use solar hot water systems. Alternatively, natural gas will power the kitchen appliances, therefore providing an environmentally safe option to electricity (Price, 2007). 6- Case Study on Silva Park 6.1. Land Planning The development of Silva Park is a 22 allotment subdivision that has been integrated into the existing bush setting. the acess street is for connecting the residential areas and the village hub it als help to acces the existing facility. Both clas A and class B pathways will help access various positions such as the storm water treatment facility and residential areas and parks on foot or cycling.these pathways are important to those who would like to have physical fotness walks.The bridges connects the land portions that has been divided by the natural drainage making the entire land accessible ,there is a bridge that specifically connects the residential areas by a class A pathway. The areas set aside for revegatation also could act as a relaxation park for the residents. The sewerage is located about 500meters from the residential area but about 250 meters from the stormwater treatment facility. The sewerage treatment is strategically located away from the residential areas for treatment and sedimentation. The sewer lines have been constructed along the access street this enables easy detection of blockage and ability to make quick replacement or repair these sewer lines drain to the main drainage line, which drains straight to the sewerage treatment facility. This drainage line is constructed straight to avoid blockage that may result from meandering of heavy sediments. The residents will have to park their cars some 250 to 500 meters from the residential areas however ,the sresidents could still use the pathway connecting the residential area through the village hub.The bus stop is strategically positioned to access the class A pathway which connects all the residential areas. It is classified as one of the leading sustainable developments within the inner Brisbane region, therefore complying with sustainability principles and guidelines including;  Building on natural terrain and topography, which reduces the need for ‘cut and fill’.  Retain existing native flora and fauna, especially and significant species, and their habitat requirements.  Use renewable energy sources, especially solar and other ‘green power’ sources.  Orientate lots and buildings to optimise natural ventilation and passive solar design.  Reduce vehicle dependency, energy use and greenhouse emissions (Air pollution. 2009.)  Provide local shops and facilities within close proximity of dwellings (Queensland Government, 2009). In order for the Silva Park development to follow sustainable principles, houses and dwellings have been constructed along the natural slopes and undulations of the site (refer Figure 10 – Silva Park Housing), therefore reducing the amount cut and fill used in construction. The orientation of the allotments is positioned in a South West to North East direction, this is to maximise the exposure of sunlight, natural ventilation and heat in certain climatic conditions (Austroads. 1999). The Silva Park estate implements renewable energy sources throughout the site, specifically solar power, which was used to pump water from the communal rain water tanks to residents (refer Figure 11 – Silva Park Solar Power). The Silva Park estate has also prompted the use of eaves and verandas within it residential layout, in order to maximise the prevailing winds throughout the site (Australian Green Development Forum, 2009). Gas, solar and water systems have been implemented into the design of the domestic structures; this is to provide sustainable energy saving techniques Rain water harvesting is an essential part of the development with all allotments containing rain water tanks consisting of a minimum capacity of 22,000L. Overflow from individual tanks runs into two communal rainwater tanks that hold a capacity of 75kL each. Therefore, a total of 150kL is pumped back to all houses as a backup to individual rain water tanks (refer Figure 12 – Communal Rain Water Tanks). However the communal tanks are topped up with trickle feed from mains water supply if water levels are low (Australian Green Development Forum, 2009). Therefore, the Silva Park estate has provided a sustainable and renewable source of rain water harvesting (Melbourne water, 2006). As mentioned in the Site Survey Report carried out by G5 Engineering, the proposed development of Silva Park is situated within the emerging community area of the Gap, which mainly possesses urban residential areas; therefore the proximity to local facilities and services is boundless (refer Appendix D – Silva Park). Therefore, within the Silva Park estate the dependency of vehicles is not critical due to the proximity of the local community facilities and services. References Air quality impact assessment .2009. http://www.epd.gov.hk/eia/register/report/eiareport/eia_02699/rpt-16.pdf (accessed September 13, 2011). Air pollution. 2009. http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/esd/Action/Air_Pollution.html (accessed September 13, 2011). Austroads. 1999. Guide to traffic engineering practice. Sydney. Australian Green Development Forum. 2009. Residential Case Study Silva Park Estate. http://www.agdf.org.au/Images/ftp/Information/Projects/AGDFCaseStudy_Silva%20Park.pdf (accessed August 22, 2011). 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Figures: Figure 1: Village Hub http://images.google.com.au/images?gbv=2&hl=en&um=1&q=old+people+drinking&sa=N&start=21&ndsp=21 (accessed September 09, 2011) Figure 2: Slab Hut http://www.google.co.ke/search?q=simple+wooden+houses+in+australia&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=hFZ&rls=org.mozilla:en- Figure 3: The Barracks http://home-02.com/tag/australian-homes/ (accessed September 12, 2011 ) Figure 10: Silva Park Housing http://sydney.edu.au/warrencentre/bulletin/NO53/ed53art5.htm (accessed September 12, 2011 ) Figure 11: Silva Park Solar Power http://www.greenenergy2011.info/about/solar-energy/solar-panels Figure 12: Communal Rain Water Tanks, http://www.indiamart.com/baroda-polyform/consumer-products.html (accessed September 12, 2011 ) Appendix A – Site Maps INNER TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT: SEWERAGE TREATMENT: Appendix B – Pine Rivers Standard 1. Standard Road Cross Sections – Non-Urban Roads – Rural Residential Access Street 2. Standard Road Cross Sections – Non-Urban Roads – Rural Residential Access Place 3. Standard Concrete Pathways Appendix C – Sewage Treatment System http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=871158&show=html (accessed September 14th, 2011) Appendix D – Silva Park Table 3: Community Services located at The Gap Service Distance Address The Gap Police Station 3.5km 965 Waterworks Rd, The Gap QLD 4061 Keperra Hospital 7.7km Corrigan St, Keperra QLD 4054 Matilda Fuel Supplies 2.4km 983 Waterworks Rd, The Gap QLD 4061 Bank of Queensland 2.5km 978 Waterworks Rd, The Gap QLD 4061 Payne Road Primary School 2.8km 171 Payne Rd, The Gap QLD 4061 The Gap State High School 3.4km 1020 Waterworks Rd, The Gap QLD 4061 The Gap Village Shopping Centre 3.4km 1000 Waterworks Rd, The Gap QLD 4061 Table 4: Passive and Active Recreation Facilities located at The Gap Service Distance Address The Gap Park 0.9km Yoorala St, The Gap QLD 4061 Walk-about Creek Wildlife Centre 4.1km Mt Nebo Rd, The Gap QLD 4061 The Gap Scenic Reserve 4.9km Pender St, The Gap QLD 4061 The Gap Golf Course 4.4km Bennett Rd, The Gap QLD 4061 The Gap Health & Racquet Club 4.0km 200 Settlement Rd, The Gap QLD 4061 The Gap State High School 3.4km 1020 Waterworks Rd, The Gap QLD 4061 The Gap Village Shopping Centre 3.4km 1000 Waterworks Rd, The Gap QLD 4061 Read More