City of Marion Open Space Plan Review

​The 5049 Coastal Community Association commends Marion Council on the release of their Open Space framework and Plan 2018-28, which is a major contribution to ensuring the ongoing provision of high quality open spaces in Marion as the area continues to develop.

We are pleased to see Bandon Reserve and McConnell Reserve (east side) get a commitment.
We are also pleased to see the following in the Plan:

• A commitment to engage with the community on any projects in excess of $50,000
• A commitment to seek community advice to assist with design
• Encouragement for local community the local community including
• schools to adopt their open spaces for ongoing care and small-scale
• maintenance
• A commitment to identify and implement water-sensitive sustainable
• urban design where possible
• The recognition of the special cultural heritage values in the area,
• especially local Kaurna heritage, and a commitment to preserve and
• enhance these wherever possible.
• A commitment to sustainability principle
• A commitment to prioritise walking and cycling improvements

Read the City of Marion Open Space Plan here.

Read our full submission here.