Shire of Capel - Public Open Space Strategy

Overview The Shire of Capel is seeking quotations from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the development of a Public Open Space Strategy. Scope The scope includes: 1. Desktop review Undertake a comprehensive desktop review of relevant Shire and State Government documents, including: Integrated Growth Framework and Plan (IGFP) Shire of Capel Local Planning Strategy and Local Planning Scheme Relevant District Structure Plans and Local Structure Plans Existing Public Open Space Hierarchy and Classification Framework Existing Public Open Space network Relevant State Government planning policies, guidelines and standards Existing POS acquisition, development and rationalisation processes Community and stakeholder engagement undertaken by the Shire The Greater Bunbury Regional Scheme 2. Shire-wide and locality-based assessment Undertake a Shire-wide and locality-based assessment of current and future POS requirements, identifying: Existing gaps in POS provision Areas where POS provision is appropriate and should be retained Where existing POS is underutilised, duplicated or no longer required in its current form Areas where multiple POS sites perform substantially the same function Areas where existing POS could be enhanced rather than providing additional land Areas where POS should potentially be consolidated or rationalised Connectivity and access gaps within the POS network 3. Opportunities to improve efficiency and sustainability Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the existing POS network, identifying POS sites that may be: Retained in their current form Enhanced or upgraded Repurposed to provide a different community function Consolidated with adjoining or nearby POS Reduced in size Transferred to another appropriate use Considered for disposal 4. Preferred future POS network Develop a preferred future POS network for the Shire that includes an implementation framework and associated costings, identifying: POS to be retained POS requiring enhancement POS requiring repurposing or rationalisation Areas requiring additional POS Proposed future POS locations Future POS associated with development areas Opportunities for improved connectivity and network integration Priorities for implementation Contractor Requirements Suitably experienced and qualified organisation capable of undertaking the development of a Public Open Space Strategy