Tweed Shire Council is using a mix of the old and new to bring the plans for the Kingscliff Central Park to the public.
Earlier this week council officers addressed a meeting of the Kingscliff Ratepayers and Progress Association with a computer mock-up of the plans, which are now on display at the Kingscliff Library as well as other libraries and council offices around the Tweed.
The Association’s secretary Julie Murray said the group were behind the council’s plans which have been developed after years of consultation with community members.
“The Kingscliff Ratepayers and Progress Association support the development of the park area in the centre of town,” she said.
“We encourage everyone to have a look at the plan and forward to council, via the on-line forum, their opinions and suggestions.
“The plans will be on display in the library or on the council’s website.”
The concept plans for the Kingscliff Central Park were adopted by a council meeting last month and will be exhibited for an extended period of 35 days, from March 7 to April 12.
Tweed Mayor Councillor Kevin Skinner said the new hub would provide a vibrant public open space which linked the beach with the town’s central business district.
“The Central Park, to be situated north of Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club, will be a centrepiece for the Kingscliff foreshore and a community hub for the town,” Cr Skinner said.
“It would serve as a venue for festivals and performances and a gathering place for locals and visitors to Marine Parade’s shops and cafes.”
The park is part of a three-step process for the foreshore between Cudgen Headland Surf Life Club and the Kingscliff Beach Club to restore the beach and dunes, redevelop the Kingscliff Beach Holiday Park and create Central Park.
“Council does not currently have the funds available to create the Kingscliff Central Park or to undertake a long-term sand pumping program to restore the adjacent stretch of beach,” Council’s Director of Engineering and Operations Patrick Knight said.
“However it is completing the Central Park plans and finalising arrangements for a source of nourishment sand, so both steps are ready to proceed when State or Federal funding becomes available.
“Council conducted an extensive public consultation program to create the master plan but we are also keen to get community feedback on the park concept plans.”
A dedicated website – www.yoursaytweed.com.au/kingscliffpark and on-line forum is currently operating while a community information stall will operate at the Surf Life Saving Championships on Saturday, March 19 from 10am to 2pm.
