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Greener Places, Healthier Waterways Vision
Aspirational Long-term Goals
The Analysis acknowledges that transforming Camden’s Green and Blue
Grid will take time. It includes the following broad long-term goals for
Council and the community to aim for:
1. Remnant vegetation, particularly along waterways, is improved and
retained.
2. Biodiversity corridors are reconnected and protected.
3. The biodiversity links to the Nepean River and other key waterways
are improved.
4. Recreational trails (bushwalking, mountain biking, horse riding) are
provided through bushland.
5. New urban areas have east-west (cross) and northwest-southeast
(diagonal) green links to promote cycling and walking.
6. Flood prone land and electricity easements are used as green open
recreational spaces.
7. Most neighbourhood streets, town centres, public spaces and active
transport routes have native trees planted for shading.
8. Broken green links are completed in negotiation with private
landowners.
9. River walks are provided along the Nepean River, South Creek,
Cobbitty Creek and Bringelly Creek.
10. The use of Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles is
promoted, monitored and enhanced.
Rain garden at La Valla Park, Gregory Hills
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