24Objectives

24 Objectives

24 Objectives

The objectives of the Plan in relation to open space are as follows—

(a) to maximise the provision of open space in order to provide a diverse range of settings and recreational opportunities to meet the needs of the community,

(b) to ensure the equitable distribution of, and access to, open space and recreation facilities,

(c) to retain, protect and promote public access to foreshore areas and provide links to existing open space,

(d) to ensure development is compatible with any Parks Plans of Management, Landscape Plans and Bicycle Plan adopted by the Council,

(e) to conserve and enhance the ecological role of open space, including flora and fauna diversity (including the genetic, species and ecosystem diversity of flora and fauna), habitat corridors and the potential of open space to cleanse air, water and soils,

(f) to provide opportunities in open space for public art.

cl 24: Subst 2.4.2004.