25/02/2025
PETRIE PARK
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Concept master-plan Revamp the southern half of Petrie Park, once a bowling green, with a redesigned concept that incorporates the Urban Forest Tree Plan. Include amenities for dog walkers. The formal fence of the bowling green will once again be activated. Along the fence, there will be murals and plants espaliered and seating A shelter has been strategically located away from the historical
sheds, known to have soil contaminated with reported arsenic concentrations. Soil samples were gathered from the former bowling green clubrooms area at the southwestern corner of the park, revealing the presence of asbestos in the
near-surface soil. An asbestos management plan will be devised for this section
Key
1. Arsenic soil sample
site
2. Shelter 3.Grass with dog
features
4. Bokashi DogPoo
Compost
5. Fruit trees
6. Urban forest
7. Inner path
8. Slatted seats
9. Mural walls
10. Nature Play
11. Capped asbestos
Sample 50 and Sample 35 results indicate that isolated areas of health-significant arsenic (above recreational and residential soil
contaminant standards) The area surrounding the historical sheds should not be used for produce consumption due to elevated concentrations
of arsenic identified in the soil. Despite this, it is considered acceptable for recreational use, mainly due to the isolated nature of results exceeding
residential guidelines. However, structures that attract people to this location for recreational purposes, such as picnic tables or other features, should not be installed unless soil management measures are
implemented, such as capping.
Medium trees 10-15 meters
Small trees 5-10 meters
Ground covers/ Shubs
1- 3 meters
Mowed grass
Nature Play Health significant level of asbestos (chrysotile) present
at locations S55 and S56 Health significant levels of asbestos fines (chrysotile) were also identified in soil
sample S55. 14m x 8 m x .05 m Cap over
contaminant area
