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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DECOMISSIONING OF VICTORIA PARK POST OLYMPICS

EGB124 Engineering for the Environment Assessment 3b Report 2022 Executive Summary The Victoria Park Venue will require decommissioning post Olympic Games. This must be done in a sustainable manner with minimal negative effects to the surrounding environment. It is recommended that certain aspects of the Olympic Game layout plan are repurposed in order to benefit the community and heritage of the site. This aids in adhering to the Engineers Australia Sustainability Policy and enriches the local Indigenous culture – as pieces highlighting Indigenous representation are to remain. Table of Contents Executive Summary 1 List of Tables 1 List of Figures 1 List of Appendices 1 1.0 Introduction 2 2.0 Recommendations for decommissioning the site 2 2.1 BMX Venue 2 2.2 Equestrian Track 2 2.3 Public Utilities 2 2.4 Ecohydrology and Ecological Engineering Approaches 3 2.5 Indigenous Considerations 3 2.6 Engineers Australia Sustainability Policy 3 3.0 Conclusion 3 4.0 References 3 5.0 Appendices 4 List of Tables Table 1: Outline of decommissioning strategy for key components ...................................................... 4 List of Figures Figure 1: Victoria Park Layout Plan ........................................................................................................ 3 List of Appendices Figure 1: Victoria Park Layout Plan Table 1: Outline of decommissioning strategy for key components 1

EGB124 Engineering for the Environment Assessment 3b Report 2022 1.0 Introduction This report aims to cover the processes and actions that are recommended to take place during the decommissioning process post Olympic Games. It will cover all key aspects that were added to the proposed Victoria park layout plan and whether they should be repurposed, removed, and if the land should be reinstated back to its original use. It is important to undertake this process in a sustainable manner in order to comply with the Engineers Australia Sustainability Policy. Actions have also been recommended in order to enrich the Indigenous heritage within Victoria Park. 2.0 Recommendations for decommissioning the site 2.1 BMX Venue The BMX venue consists of two main components, that being the arena and the spectator stands. The BMX venue was placed in an open grass area as it required minimal work for the transition into a BMX venue. As the BMX park is constructed out of mainly wood and concrete, it is recommended that it is repurposed for use by the general public[ CITATION UCIBMX \l 3081 ]. It will require modifications to suit the ability of the general public as it is constructed to advance BMX park standards and not beginner/intermediate. Repurposing the park is a sustainable approach as it does not require the demolition/removal of the materials used. It also promotes an active lifestyle and suits the general ideology of the revised Victoria Park. The spectator stands located around the arena were chosen as they can be assembled and dismantled as required. They are not fixed and there is the option to relocate them elsewhere. These stands will not be required after the BMX event takes place; therefore, it is recommended that they are dismantled and can be reused at other venues as required. This is a sustainable approach as it does not require the demolition of materials or fixed stands. 2.2 Equestrian Track The Equestrian track contains three main components, those being the track itself, the obstacles located around the track, and the warmup/stabling area. The track circuit will be removed as it is no longer required after the Equestrian event and would not add any value to the general public. The general contour and layout of the park was highly considered during the design of the circuit such that the decommissioning would require minimal works. The borders and any sand/dirt that was placed for the horses would need to be removed. Much like the stands used at the BMX arena, the stands used can be dismantled and used at other venues as required. Majority of the obstacles created for the equestrian event will need to be removed as they will hinder the use of the park for the general public. It is recommended that certain obstacles featuring unique indigenous artwork are kept as features throughout the park is as they provide significance and can be seen as symbolic memoirs with rich meaning. The water obstacles that were placed throughout the park will be removed, and the land will be reinstated back to its original use. The warmup/stabling area was created solely for the equestrian event and was not intended to be repurposed after the event. Any structures and gating would need to be removed as it is not required and would not be beneficial to the general use of the park. 2.3 Public Utilities The public utilities implanted throughout the park consist of public toilets, food and drink stations, and the first aid area. The public toilets used throughout the Olympic events are portable so that they can easily be decommissioned and removed from the park at the conclusion of the events. It is recommended that these portable toilets are removed from the park. This was a sustainable option as it requires no need for destruction of structures and materials. 2

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EGB124 Engineering for the Environment Assessment 3b Report 2022 The food and drink stalls implemented were designed to be temporary so that they can be dismantled and removed from the park at the conclusion of the Olympic events. Much like the portable toilets, there is no need for demolition of structures and waste of materials. The first aid area implemented was also designed to be dismantled at the conclusion of the Olympic events. It is recommended that all items required to operate and create the first aid station be dismantled and removed from the park. It is recommended that these public utilities to be removed from the park at the completion of the events as they do not provide significance to the park following the events. 2.4 Ecohydrology and Ecological Engineering Approaches The two event arenas were designed such that during the decommissioning phase minimal earthworks would need to be completed. This aids in maintaining and mitigating any negative impacts on the surrounding ecological and ecohydrological areas. As there is minimal need for earthworks and it is recommended that where facilities are not being repurposed, the land should be reinstated back to its original use, there is low risk in causing damage. Other mitigation strategies that are recommended to be taken are quality control checks, and data to be taken of the surrounding environment and waterways to ensure no damage occurs during the decommissioning process. 2.5 Indigenous Considerations Indigenous considerations have been held in high regard throughout the entirety of the project. Research was conducted to engage and understand the indigenous perspectives as an entirety. This highlighted the fact that showing appreciation and doing the utmost possible to conserve and share the rich history of this culture was significantly important. It is recommended that certain jumps showcasing aboriginal artwork and stories are to remain throughout the park – highlighting the rich connection and deeper meaning/respect. It is also recommended that artwork displayed on the BMX facilities that are being repurposed remain as they are. 2.6 Engineers Australia Sustainability Policy Through the planning that has been conducted beforehand, minimal machinery and resources will be needed to perform the decommissioning process. This aligns with guidance one of the Engineers Australia Sustainability Policy as there is an active endeavor for the resources used not to exceed the limits of regeneration [ CITATION EASust \l 3081 ]. Through the repurposing of the BMX arena and keeping certain aspects of the equestrian track showcasing indigenous culture, principle 6 of the Engineers Australia Sustainability Policy is adhered to. Through providing more aspects of the park available to the community - highlighting the history of occurrences at this land – it builds shared community value [ CITATION EASust \l 3081 ]. 3.0 Conclusion There are many aspects to be considered when undertaking the decommissioning of the Victoria Park site after the commencement of the Olympic Games. The processes must be sustainable, efficient and beneficial to the park/community. Through the plan created, minimal large and harmful works need to be completed. Minimal machinery and earthworks is required. Overall it is recommended that the BMX arena is repurposed into a general use BMX park for the public to have access too. All spectator stands should be disassembled and removed. The equestrian track land should be reinstated back to its original use, and certain jumps/features portraying Indigenous culture should remain. 4.0 References Engineers Australia. (2014). Sustainability policy. Retrieved from https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sites/default/files/2018-11/Sustainability-Policy.pdf 3

EGB124 Engineering for the Environment Assessment 3b Report 2022 Goonetilleke, P. A. (2022). Impacts of land use change on the water. Brisbane: QUT. Union Cycliste Internationale. (2022). BMX Freestyle Park Guide. UCI. Retrieved from https://assets.ctfassets.net/761l7gh5x5an/6SrhuN4lrnHptgfMdqw0iU/14845c37983d08a3b5 f5db79b281635a/2022_UCI_BMX_Freestyle_Park_Guide_vFinal_2022.06.10.pdf Young, A. (2022). Review of Case Studies. Brisbane: QUT. 5.0 Appendices no word limit) Component Strategy Comments including justification BMX venue - track keep-modify BMX track itself will remain where it is but needs modifying to suit general public use. BMX venue – spectator stands relocate/ remove Will be dismantled and removed from the venue as they aren’t permanent stands and not required after the event. Can be erected and used at other venues. Equestrian Track – Warmup/Stable area remove Only required during the equestrian event, no longer needed. Land will be reinstated back to its original use Equestrian Track – spectator stands relocate/ remove Will be dismantled and removed from the venue as they aren’t permanent stands and not required after the event. Can be erected and used at other venues Equestrian Track – Jumps and water obstacles Remove Equestrian track jumps and water obstacles were solely for the purpose of the Equestrian event. Equestrian track obstacles not required when being used as a park for the general public. Land will be reinstated back to its original use. Equestrian Track - Track Remove Equestrian track was solely for the purpose of the Equestrian event. Equestrian track not required when being used as a park for the general public. Land will be reinstated back to its original use. Portable Toilets Remove Portable toilets implemented to aid increased number of users. Not required after Olympic games so will be removed. Portable toilets implemented so they could easily be removed. First Aid Area Remove First Aid area was implemented for the Olympic games, no need to keep when 4 Figure 1: Victoria Park Layout Plan

EGB124 Engineering for the Environment Assessment 3b Report 2022 being used a park for the general public. Land will be reinstated back to original use. Competitors Carpark Keep – as is Only modifications made to existing carpark include restricting entry to exclusively competitors/associates. Will be reinstated back to original use. Table 1: Outline of decommissioning strategy for key components 5

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