The Drysdale Sporting Precinct Master Plan considers the issues and opportunities as they relate to the development and improvement of the Drysdale Sporting Precinct.
The following Master Plan aligns with the City’s 30-year vision and ensures that the long-term development aspirations of the tenant clubs, community groups and residents are taken into consideration.
The plan addresses functional issues with the existing landscape (such as drainage and safe pedestrian movement) with a focus on delivering a critical sport and recreation precinct
The Drysdale Sporting Precinct is located at Belchers Road, Drysdale. The attached document is the most recent master plan for the reserve completed in 2020.
Vision
This updated Master Plan represents an opportunity to build upon the existing uses and to ultimately provide a clear strategic (and sustainable) vision for the Precinct. The Master Plan will also guide the future development and improvement of the Drysdale Sporting Precinct and ensure that the character and functionality of the open space reserve is enhanced.
Plan objectives
The revised Master Plan will provide a planning and design framework for the future development and enhancement of the Precinct. The Master Plan will guide the creation of sporting and recreational facilities to cater for the needs of the surrounding community and existing user groups over the next 5 to 10 years. The updated Master Plan has the following objectives:
- to cater for current and future sporting demands on the Bellarine Peninsula based on current demand and trends
- to provide a framework for built infrastructure that appropriately supports sporting activity and recreational needs whilst within the financial means of The City, and based on projected future demand
- to encourage informal recreation activities to be enjoyed by the general community
- to foster partnerships for capital development and ongoing management of the Precinct
- to create safe access and integrated movement through and to the Precinct
- to promote the natural environment, sustainable development, and practicable maintenance regimes.
Landscape Plan
