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 Coral Street Park, Bilambil Heights
Council will 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 play equipment, seating, picnic facilities, a drinking fountain, connecting pathways and landscaping.
We are seeking ideas and feedback from the local community. This is your opportunity to have your say on the new park.
Please take the community survey by Friday 26 March 2021.
What happens next
Your feedback will inform the development of a draft concept plan for the park, which will be placed on public exhibition in mid-2021.
More information
For more information email tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au or call Jodie Hewett, Recreation Planner on 02 6670 2444.
2. 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.
Thank you to the 130 residents who completed the community survey, which has informed the draft concept design. View the community feedback.
An initial design has been completed and is now open for your feedback. Please submit your feedback by Friday 26 March 2021.
What's new
The work will include new inclusive play equipment, new birds nest swing and new slides, nature play and sensory spaces, accessible picnic table and seating, landscaping, new accessible paths and scooter track, more shade trees and partial fencing.
Your feedback will inform the final concept design. The inclusive park and playspace is scheduled to be constructed by November 2021.
3. Inclusive park and playspace for Banora Point Community Centre Park, Banora Point
Banora Point Community Centre, 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.
Thank you to the 180 residents who completed the community survey, which has informed the draft concept design. View the community feedback.
An initial design has been completed and is now open for your feedback. Please submit your feedback by Friday 26 March 2021.
What's new
The work will include new inclusive play equipment, upgrade of the existing play equipment, new birds nest swing and new slide, nature play and sensory spaces, shade sail, accessible picnic table and seating, landscaping, new accessible paths and scooter track, more shade trees and partial fencing.
Your feedback will inform the final concept design. The inclusive park and playspace is scheduled to be constructed by November 2021.
4. 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 sourced to install a shade structure. The shade structure will be installed by July 2021.
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. The shade structure has been funding through the NSW Community Building Partnership program for community infrastructure projects.
5. 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.
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
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My Community Projects - Stage 1 Open
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Council has received a $106,000 grant through the NSW Government’s My Community Project program to upgrade Jack Chard Park on Enid Street, Tweed Heads. Council will partner with the local community and St Joseph’s Primary School to create a recreational space that is more welcoming and inclusive for everyone.The design of the new park and playspace will be determined by the outcome of community engagement activities. To have your say click here to complete the community survey. The survey will close on Friday 13 December, 2019.
Council will also work in collaboration with Class 5 students from St Joseph’s Primary School. The students will become Junior Park Planners for a week to interview their peers to determine what they would like to see in the park.
We will then review the feedback and host a Family Fun Day in the park in February 2020 to share your specific design ideas for the park, including the choice of play equipment. Watch this space for more information.
For more information visit Service NSW -
Fingal Foreshore Park - Consultation Stage 2 - open
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You’re invited
Family Fun Day in the Park
When: Saturday 14 September 10am – 12pm
Where: Fingal Foreshore Park (Marine Parade, Fingal Head)- Free BBQ
- Kids’ activities
- Have your say
We invite you to join us for a fun morning to chat with Council staff about your ideas and designs for the park, including the choice of play equipment.
For catering purposes please RSVP by Wednesday 11 September.
Click here to RSVP via eventbrite.
Or phone our friendly customer contact team on (02) 6670 2400 or 1300 292 872. Everyone is welcome.
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Installation of Outdoor Exercise Equipment - reviewing feedback
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Council will install new outdoor fitness equipment in five parks across the Tweed Shire between November 2019 and April 2020.
To view the draft concept plans visit www.yoursaytweed.com.au/outdoor-exercise-equipment -
My Community Projects - Closed
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Voting has closed. Successful projects will be announced in September 2019.
My Community Project(External link) is a NSW Government program that provides funding for community projects, which are decided using a public vote. Projects that receive the most community support will receive funding.
Up to $260,000 is available for each state electorate. My Community Project is made possible by the NSW Generations Fund. Local communities were asked to help decide which projects get funded in your electorate.
In April and May 2019, people submitted great ideas to benefit local communities.
In July and August 2019, tens of thousands of community members voted for their favourite local projects. Browse these projects(external link). https://mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au/projects
In September 2019, the NSW Government will announce the successful projects for each electorate.
Tweed Shire Council sponsored projects included:
In the Tweed electorate, Council sponsored
- New Kids Outdoor Gym and Park for Everyone, Tweed Heads: Valued at $74, 998
In the Lismore electorate, Council sponsored
- Tyalgum Village; New Toilets Provide Better Access For All: Valued at $143,000
- New Fenced Off Leash Dog Friendly Park in Murwillumbah Valued at $100,000
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Eunga Street Cudgen Foreshore Park - playground upgrades completed.
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Thank you to the local communities in providing your input into the playground upgrades for Eunga Street Park and Cudgen Foreshore Park, Kingscliff.
To view the consultation stages of the project and concept designs click here.
The features of the new park designs are the direct result of community input. The local community shared their ideas on what features they would like to see in the park as part to create recreational spaces that are more welcoming and accessible to local residents.
These park upgrades have been made possible by a $100,000 grant from the Department of Family and Community Services to revitalise park and play spaces which are adjacent to social housing.
