Parks and Open Space Projects

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

1. Park upgrade and new playspace for Coral Street Park, Bilambil Heights

Coral Street Park, located on the corner of Terranora Parade and Coral Street in Bilambil Heights, will soon receive a significant upgrade.

Thank you to the 114 residents who completed the community survey, which has informed the draft concept design. View the community feedback.

Have your say on the draft concept plan by Sunday 15 August 2021.

The park improvements will include the addition of play equipment, seating, picnic facilities, nature play elements, 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 draft concept plan for the park.

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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 has partnered 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 final concept design. View the community feedback.

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.

The inclusive park and playspace is scheduled to be constructed by November 2021.

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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 254 residents who completed the 2 community surveys, which collectively informed the final concept design. View the community feedback.

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.

Construction will start in November 2021.

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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.

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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.

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