Tweed Shire Council is seeking community input on the revitalisation of a park partially removed as part of the Sexton Hill bypass project.
Wilson Park in East Banora Point will be restored and upgraded on a land bridge above the bypass viaduct and locals are being asked whether they favour retaining the existing tennis court or installing a multi-purpose hard surface area for a variety of activities.
A quick survey is accessible from Council’s website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au under the What’s New section until Friday, July 6, where residents can view the plans and vote for their preferred option.
Both options would include plans to install upgraded play equipment and facilities.
Pat Tate of the Banora Point and District Residents Association said the group was pleased with the two options presented for community input.
“We would urge all Banora Point residents, and especially East Banora residents, to view the two options, decide which one they would prefer, and either respond electronically or make a written submission on their preferred option,” she said.
“This will be their final opportunity to have any input into whether the tennis court remains or not.”
Council’s Recreation Services Manager Stewart Brawley said the tennis court was installed by the community so locals should have their say on whether they want it to remain.
“The scope of works for the original park proposal by Roads and Maritime Services and the Banora Point Alliance, who are building the bypass, did not mention replacing or removing the tennis court,” Mr Brawley said.
“Local residents have presented a folio of suggested park features and the alternative option created by Council is a response to those suggestions.
“There is a limited budget for the park upgrade and we are asking the community how it would like those funds to be spent, to provide maximum benefit for the surrounding community.”
Printed versions of the survey and further information can also be found on Wilson Park fact sheets at Council’s offices and the Tweed Heads and Kingscliff libraries.
Information is also available by phoning Council’s Landscape Architect, Ian Bentley, on (02) 6670 2400.
