Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands precinct

O’Sullivan Beach Port Stanvac boundary to Christies Creek

Christies Beach Christies Creek to Witton Bluff

Port Noarlunga Witton Bluff to southern bank of Onkaparinga River

Seaford & Port Noarlunga South Port Noarlunga South to Moana

Moana Robertson Road to Ochre Point

Maslin Beach Ochre Point to Perkana Point

Port Willunga Precinct Perkana Point to Quinliven Road

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands Quinliven Road to Button Road

Population 4,539 Sellicks Beach Button Road to Council Boundary

Precinct Guidelines – March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands precinct

1. Preferred future statement Aldinga Beach and Silver Sands… an area where there is … x acknowledgement and protection of its significant Aboriginal heritage x preservation and rehabilitation of its diverse ecological habitats including the cliffs, the scrub, the Washpool, Aldinga Reef and remnant dunes x retention and enhancement of the scenic value of the Esplanade x appropriate recreational use of the beach and foreshore to capture the diversity of activities for local and metropolitan users x enhancement and development of its tourist potential 2. Description This precinct1 covers the area from Quinliven Road in the north to Button Rd in the south (including the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park and the Washpool) and has a population of 4,539 people (1,721 households). Aldinga Beach, Silver Sands and the Washpool are identified as major nodes in the State Government’s Adelaide Metropolitan Coast Park Concept Plan. The Wattle avenue/ Esplanade intersection, the Aldinga Scrub lookout and the Symonds Street/Esplanade intersection are identified as local nodes. This precinct is characterised by Esplanade residential development from Quinliven Road in the north to Button Road (Aldinga Beach) in the south. Historically it was a popular seaside holiday destination. The original ‘shack’ dwellings have been replaced by modern larger buildings. This precinct has a number of highly significant Aboriginal heritage sites including the Washpool (an important site along the Tjilbruke Dreaming Track) and the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park. Land uses and key features include a residential area along the Esplanade, a long flat sandy beach to the south, national heritage limestone cliffs to the north, the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park and the Washpool coastal lagoon (which together comprise a contiguous block of public land of approximately 300 hectares) and the Aldinga Surf Life Saving Club. Current economic activity includes the local shops at Snapper Point and Seaview Street, the café/kiosk at Silver Sands and the kiosk at Aldinga Beach. A district shopping centre is located along Aldinga Beach Road.

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The coastal precincts focus on the coastal strip (the beach, Esplanade and area immediately to the east), the eastern boundary being loosely determined by features or issues that have an impact on or a connection to the coast. The demographic information for these precincts is derived from the suburb boundaries – in this case, Aldinga Beach. Precinct Guidelines – March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands precinct

3. Character and values 3.1 Ecological x x x x x

reef (Aldinga Reef Aquatic Reserve) remnant coastal cliff and dune vegetation remnant coastal scrub at the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park coastal lagoon and pockets of remnant vegetation at the Washpool 2 kms of significant remnant dunes along Silver Sands beach

3.2 Culture Aboriginal heritage1 x the Washpool is a significant site along the Tjilbruke Dreaming Track x the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park is an important men’s site with links to the Tjilbruke Dreaming Track x artefacts and middens occur along the coast and within the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park x numerous registered sites exist in the area European heritage x four local heritage listed places x historically a seaside holiday destination x historic shack sites below the cliffs at Aldinga Reef x motorbike racing between Silver Sands and Sellicks beaches (1950s to 1970s) Events x Tour Down Under (Norman Rd to Aldinga Beach Rd) (negotiated year by year) x Aldinga Folk Music Festival 3.3 Recreation and tourism x very long pristine sandy beach stretching from Aldinga Beach south towards Sellicks Beach - popular for a diversity of activities x reef system used for snorkelling and scuba diving (access by boat) x easy pedestrian access to beach via car parks x gentle surf breaks at Aldinga Beach, suitable for beginners 1

A limited portion of Council’s coastline has been formally surveyed for archaeological evidence of Aboriginal heritage. Even so, it is well known that the entire coast (dunes, beach and sea) has importance to the Aboriginal community (past and present). The Native Title Act and the Aboriginal Heritage Act provide legislative protection to known and unknown sites. The registered Kaurna Native Title Claim has particular significance for Crown land. Precinct Guidelines – March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands precinct x walking along beach and some sections of the Esplanade (shared path in north) x sailboarding ‘mecca’ in winter months south of Snapper Point and in the summer months adjacent Button Rd x boat launching at Aldinga Beach and Silver Sands x vehicles can travel and park along the beach from Aldinga Beach south to Sellicks Beach x beach fishing (especially in the vicinity of Button Road) x cycling along the Esplanade, especially along the shared path in the north towards Snapper Point x jet skiing x dog exercise beach from Snapper Point to Ocean street x horse riding along Aldinga Beach (restricted hours, October to April) x some bird-watching around the Washpool x scenic touring along cliff-top Esplanade 3.4 Economic/commercial activity Current x x x x

café/kiosk at Silver Sands and kiosk at Aldinga Beach a number of Bed and Breakfast outlets caravan park and tourist park (private) two local and one district shopping centres

Potential x redevelopment of kiosks at Silver Sands and Aldinga Beach x potential commercial development site at Snapper Point 3.5 Infrastructure/facilities: x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

small car parks along Esplanade (some with shelters) Esplanade along cliff-top pedestrian access to beach two large car parks adjacent the beach café/kiosk at Silver Sands kiosk at Aldinga Beach public toilet and shower facilities at Silver Sands and Aldinga Beach shelter and BBQ facilities at Silver Sands and Aldinga Beach boat/vehicle ramps at Aldinga Beach and Silver Sands caravan parks(private – Aldinga Holiday Park , Cox Road and Aldinga Bay Holiday Village, the Esplanade) grassed ‘linear’ park along part of the Esplanade signage stormwater outlets Surf Life Saving Club at Silver Sands

Precinct Guidelines – March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands precinct 3.6 Geology/geomorphology x rare exposures of old fossiliferous sediments (national heritage listed cliffs) towards Snapper point x pebble beach (derived from Pleistocene alluvial fans) – Silver Sands to Sellicks Beach x Aldinga Bay is listed as a geological heritage site by the Geological Society of South Australia 3.7 Landscape x x x x x

coastal cliffs sea views from car parks, Esplanade and residential area Aldinga bay very long flat sandy beach more open, ‘natural’ landscape dominating along Esplanade towards southern section of precinct

3.8 Residential character x x x x

seaside shacks giving way to more contemporary homes new Esplanade homes generally two-storeys, diverse architectural designs seasonal influence in terms of summer visitations and activity unique residential character in the Aldinga Scrub subdivision and area to west of Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park - strong ‘seaside’ character retaining much of the native vegetation and dune topography with sandy edges and gravel roads x large open vistas x strong beach element. 3.9 Open space and linkages x x x x x x

Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park Symonds Reserve in close proximity to the beach coastal reserve local open space areas footpath along northern section of precinct expansive open beach

3.10 Transport and connectivity x proximity to McLaren Vale wine region x Esplanade along the length of the precinct

Precinct Guidelines – March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands precinct

3.11 Community associations x x x x x x x x

Friends of the Aldinga Scrub Aldinga Bay Traders Association Aldinga Bay Residents Association The Volt (Aldinga Sellicks Youth Enterprise Centre) Aldinga Senior Citizens Club Rural Coast Community Forum Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club Aldinga Sellicks Alliance

4. Features (see attached map)

5. Values (see attached map))

Precinct Guidelines – March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

Northern Section - Features

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands Coastal Precinct

Snapper Point Aldinga Beach

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Quinliven Road

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Legend

Caravan Park

Public Toilets

Public Land

Stormwater Outlets

Boat or beach ramp

Kiosk

Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park

Horses (unrestricted in winter)

Vehicles on beach

SLSC

Esplanade

Dogs (leash free area)

Community Centre

Surfing

Pedestrian access

District shops

Parking

Lookouts

Walking trail

Local shops

Major picnic areas & shelters

Heritage Places

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New land division

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Aquatic Reserve

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Southern Section - Features

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands Coastal Precinct

Silver Sands

Button Road

Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park The Washpool

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Aquatic Reserve

Stormwater Outlets

Boat or beach ramp

Kiosk

Public Land

Horses (unrestricted in winter)

Vehicles on beach

SLSC

Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park

Dogs (leash free area)

Community Centre

Surfing

Esplanade

District shops

Parking

Lookouts

Pedestrian access

Local shops

Major picnic areas & shelters

Heritage Places

Walking trail

Caravan Park

Public Toilets Precinct Guidelines - March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

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Values

Snapper Point AC ALDINGA BE

Aldinga Beach

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Silver Sands

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The Washpool

Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park

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HART ROAD

COX ROAD

JUSTS ROAD

Recreational

Infrastructure

Heritage Places

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Ecological

High Landscape Value

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Known Aboriginal Heritage

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Legend

Precinct Guidelines - March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands precinct

6. Concept Plans A detailed Structure Plan has been developed for the Aldinga Beach/ Sellicks area at both a regional scale and at a more detailed level for particular sites (and is to be included in Council’s Development Plan). The Structure Plan addresses the following: x detailed policies in relation to stormwater infrastructure x the interface between rural development and Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park x the interface between residential development and the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park This Structure Plan is being developed through Council’s General Plan Amendment Report and will be influenced by the State government’s Southern Metropolitan Growth Management Plan Amendment Report and the Better Development Plans (BDP) initiative. Concept Plans covered in City of Onkaparinga’s Development Plan include: broadacre residential development south of Aldinga Beach Road x Aldinga District Centre x Aldinga Industrial Park x

Current projects include: x Washpool Management and Development Strategy x Aldinga Beach Vegetation Management Plan x Silver Sands Vegetation Management Plan 7. Design Guidelines Landscape architects – Hemisphere Design - prepared the following section on design guidelines (2003). Character Theme: ‘Southern Sands’ and Scrub. Character Statement: Broad, expansive views to the south of the soft rounded forms of the escarpment juxtaposed against the colourful seascape. The imposing visual impact of the hills and their curvaceous form is amplified by and through the immediate and direct relationship with the foreshore and gulf. The eye is drawn to and undulates over the view. The sea has a ‘striated’ appearance with layers of blue, green, turquoise and navy hues. The interface between sea and skyline has an ethereal, ‘floating’ like quality, creating a ‘transparency’ between the two surfaces. The northern areas of Aldinga are perched on top of cliffs above the beach and the visual link to the coast line is diminished. The southern area adjacent the Aldinga Scrub provides a visual reconnection back to the natural environment and connectivity to the sea. Precinct Guidelines – March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands precinct

Recommendations: Encourage themes that respond to the natural character. Space and scale x Imposing views, an understated and modest grandeur. x Views on ‘arrival’ at car parks are marred by obtrusive buildings and infrastructure dominance (“clutter”) for example, signs and bins. x Utilise the natural form and rationalise and consolidate the built form and infrastructure away from the principal views. New buildings, refurbishments and infrastructure x Should be lightweight and transparent in appearance. x Materials should be natural with rammed earth walls of local sands and timbers evoking visual qualities of jetties, boardwalks and beach shacks (‘less is more’ philosophy). Colours and finishes x Ochres and sand colours could be used, along with natural materials such as weathered timber and stone. For visual interest, stronger accent colours with variations on the blues and greens of the sea could be incorporated to highlight areas of interest. Forms x ‘Organic’, curved and billowing forms capturing visual qualities of hills and the elements. Signage and furniture x Rationalize and use natural materials for signs, seats, bus shelters and showers. Fencing x Continue use of post and rail fencing however, reduce to a single rail (currently double). Use feature hardwood bollards to highlight locations. Surfaces and materials x Soften appearance and shape of the car park with surface colours and textured finishes using local aggregates. Planting x Develop a revegetation and management plan for the dune areas and around the car park to mitigate further degradation and erosion and to provide screening. Suggested species may include Alyxia buxifolia (Sea box), Atriplex semibaccata (Berry saltbush), Carprobrotus rossii (Native pigface), Myoporum insulare (Boobialla) and Scaevola angustata (Fanflower). Artistic opportunity x “Sense of place” values (cultural, environmental, and sensory) should be apparent in the built form proposals.

Precinct Guidelines – March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands precinct

Possible rail change for the permapine fence

Example of building “sitting” low 8. Initiatives 8.1

Initiatives – Completed (July 1997 to 2003) (see attached map)

8.2

Initiatives - Current and proposed (2004 -) (see attached map)

Precinct Guidelines – March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

Northern Section - Initiatives - completed (July 1997 to 2003)

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands Coastal Precinct

Gordon Street Soakage Drain 02/03

Snapper Point ALDINGA BE ACH ROAD

Fence Upgrade 01/02

Aldinga Esplanade Native Vegetation Management Plan 2001

ALDINGA BEACH

QUINLIVEN ROAD

Symonds Reserve: - reserve upgrade 01/02 - dog exercise trail 02/03

PORT WILLUNGA

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HART ROAD

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Precinct Guidelines - March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

Southern Section - Initiatives - completed (July 1997 to 2003)

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands Coastal Precinct

Silver Sands Fence Upgrade 01/02

ALDINGA BEACH

Acacia Terrace Wetland & Aquifer Storage & Recovery 1998

The Washpool AD NORMAN RO

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Washpool Studies: - bird survey - vegetation survey - environmental flows - sedimentology - archeological survey

Precinct Guidelines - March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

Northern Section - Initiatives - current & proposed (2004 - )

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands Coastal Precinct

Aldinga Esplanade Native Vegetation Management Plan (Status - staged implementation)

Snapper Point

Esplanade Kerbing Extensions (Status - design & consultation) Detailed Cliff Stability Study * (Status - area identified in Cliff Stability Investigations)

ALDINGA BE

Silver Sands Native Vegetation Management Plan (Status - preparation of plan 04/05)

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* Proposals not yet allocated resources

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Symonds Reserve Car Park (Status - stage 2 construction 03/04)

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Aldinga Drainage Plan Design & Implementation (Status - commenced)

Precinct Guidelines - March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands Coastal Precinct

Southern Section - Initiatives - current & proposed (2004 - )

Washpool Management and Development Strategy (Status - ongoing)

SILVER SANDS

Silver Sands Native Vegetation Management Plan (Status - preparation of plan 04/05)

Button Road

ALDINGA BEACH The Washpool

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* Proposals not yet allocated resources Precinct Guidelines - March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

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Attachment 1: Contextual analysis 

Table: Key issues, trends, gaps and sources of information A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M.



Demographic and social Heritage (Aboriginal and European) Environment Economic, tourist and recreational Open space and linkages Transport and connectivity Stormwater Other infrastructure Development Plan Built form/character Social infrastructure Landscape Community groups and associations

Planning zones (map)

Precinct Guidelines – March 2004 Strategy and Policy Department, City of Onkaparinga

Aldinga Beach & Silver Sands precinct Contextual information – key issues, trends, gaps & sources of information

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Demographic1 and social

Key Issues/trends/features

Brief description

Key demographics

High proportion of vacant houses

Population: 4,539 persons Dwellings: 2,363 Households: 1,721 Median age: 34 years Families: 1,232 Population increased 21% (798 persons) and occupied private dwellings increased 22% (325 dwellings) between 1996 and 2001. Future residential developments: x 500 allotments (bounded by Quinliven Rd, How Rd and Aldinga Beach Rd) x 1,500 allotments (south of Aldinga Beach Rd and north of the Aldinga Scrub) 2 3 High proportion of unoccupied dwellings (23% ) & (545 dwellings unoccupied) (CofO4 & ASD5 6%).

High proportion of lone person households

High proportion of lone person households (more than 1 in 4) (CofO 21%, ASD 28%).

High and rising proportion of one parent families with dependent children High youth unemployment

A high and rising proportion of one parent families with dependent children (14% 1996, 18% 2001) (CofO 13%, ASD 11%). High youth (15-24 years) unemployment (27%) (CofO 16% and ASD 15%). High proportion of low income households (30% earning