Parks and Open Space Projects

We are improving the quality of our parks and open spaces within the Tweed Shire

Current Projects 2019/2020

1. Park upgrade and new playspace for Clarrie Englert Park, Tweed Heads West

Clarrie Englert Park located on Gollan Drive in Tweed Heads West will soon receive a significant upgrade thanks to a grant from the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play Grant Program.

Council will match the funding and partner with the local community to create a recreational space that is more welcoming and inclusive for everyone.

We are anticipating the park improvements may include the addition of inclusive play equipment, seating, picnic facilities, a drinking fountain, connecting pathways, landscaping and tree planting for more nature shade.

The community survey closed on Friday 31 July 2020. Thank you to the residents who provided comment. Council is currently reviewing your feedback, which will inform a concept design for the park.

At the end of 2020, subject to Council policy and COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, we may host a ‘pop up’ family event in the park to discuss your ideas, designs for the park and the choice of play equipment. Stay tuned for more information.

2. Inclusive park and playspace for Banora Point Community Centre Park, Banora Point

Banora Point Community Centre Park located on Leisure Drive, Banora Point will soon receive a significant upgrade thanks to a grant from the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play Grant Program.

Council will match the funding and partnered with the local community to create a recreational space that is more welcoming and inclusive for everyone.

We are anticipating the park improvements may include the addition of inclusive play equipment, seating, a built shade structure, picnic facilities, tree planting for natural shade and connecting pathways. The new playspace will complement the new outdoor fitness equipment that was installed in April 2020.

The community survey closed on Friday 31 July 2020. Thank you to the residents who provided comment. Council is currently reviewing your feedback, which will inform a concept design for the park.

At the end of 2020, subject to Council policy and COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, we may host a ‘pop up’ family event in the park to discuss your ideas, designs for the park and the choice of play equipment. Stay tuned for more information.

3. My Community Project – Kids Outdoor Gym in Jack Chard Park, Tweed Heads

Community park now open.

The newly upgraded Jack Chard Park in Tweed Heads is now open and is well used and enjoyed by residents, visitors from neighbouring suburbs and St Joseph’s Primary School students and staff.

Thank you to the local communities in providing input into the playground upgrade at the park.

The new and more welcoming and accessible recreational space is a direct result of community input.

The provision of shade was very important to the community. Fourteen new trees were planted for future shade and another grant has been submitted for the installation of additional shade structure. The result of the grant application is expected in November 2020.

The park upgrade was part of the NSW Government’s initiative to improve the wellbeing of local communities. The Council was voted by the Tweed community to receive the $107,000 grant, funded through the My Community Project, to provide a new Kids Outdoor Gym in Jack Chard Park.

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4. Upgrade Fingal Foreshore Park, Marine Parade, Fingal Head

Consultation has closed.

We compiled your ideas and visions for Fingal Foreshore Park. The project has progressed in terms of extensive community engagement and the development of a detailed concept plan. Due to the need for a cultural heritage assessment, the project timeline will be impacted, including the scheduled project completion date.

The delay to the project is unavoidable as it is imperative that Council exercises due diligence in the context of protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage and operations in accordance with statutory approvals and applicable legislation.

Information will be posted here when it becomes available.

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5. Installation of Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Consultation has closed.

Council has installed new outdoor fitness equipment in Murwillumbah, Pottsville, Tweed Heads South and Banora Point. Outdoor fitness equipment will also be installed at Recreation Ground in April 2020.

We regret to inform you that the ‘Come and Try’ Session schedule for this Wednesday 25 March from 9.30am-10.30am at Arkinstall Park, Tweed Heads South and the up and coming sessions in Banora Point have been cancelled until further notice to protect the safety of our community members and staff.

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Projects completed in 2019

• Open Space Strategy

Council has now completed the park upgrades to include:

• Bushranger Road Park, Terranora
• Outdoor Fitness Equipment in Knox Park, Murwillumbah and Phillip Street Reserve
• Eunga Street Park, Tweed Heads South
• Cudgen Foreshore Park, Kingscliff
• Arbor Place Park at Bray Park, Murwillumbah