Tweed Shire Council
9 July 2021
New strategy for public toilets in the Tweed being developed
Council is seeking community feedback on public toilets in the Tweed. The accessible public toilet block located in Knox Park, Murwillumbah.
Community views will guide the future planning, development and management of public toilets in the Tweed for the next 10 years.
A new shire-wide strategy will ensure Council is providing public toilets which are well-maintained, safe, conveniently located and accessible for people living with disability.
Council is now asking the community to set priorities to improve the quality, siting and distribution of public toilets across the Tweed.
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Local Parks Program gives big boost to Casey facilities
More residents will be able to enjoy one of the City of Casey’s most popular attractions, Bayview Park, following a funding announcement by the State Government on Friday.
Construction of an accessible path at Bayview Park (also known as the 1,001 steps), will commence in the middle of this year, ensuring more community members of all abilities can access and enjoy this outstanding facility.
Since opening in 2019, Bayview Park has become an exercise hot spot for locals and visitors to the area, who come to enjoy the breathtaking views.
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Council endorses Carisbrook Recreation Reserve designs
The Carisbrook Recreation Reserve project has moved a step closer with revised designs endorsed at a Meeting of Council this week (27/04).
The revised Carisbrook Recreation Reserve Master Plan and revised Bowls Club pavilion Plans were endorsed, along with the Floor Plans for the Carisbrook Recreation Reserve.
Central Goldfields Shire Tullaroop Ward Councillor Anna de Villiers said it was exciting to see the project move to the next stage.
“Identified as one of Council’s Priority Projects, as well as a key project in Council’s Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2020-29, this is a community led project that will have real benefit to our Tullaroop Ward community.
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Playground upgrades for Tomakin, South Durras
Eurobodalla Council will next month begin upgrades on two local much-loved playgrounds at South Durras and Tomakin.
From Monday 10 May, new equipment and facilities will be added to Tomakin’s Jack Buckley Park so it better caters for all ages and larger family groups.
A new obstacle course with balance beam, parallel bars, jump pods, hurdles and climbing wall will challenge older kids and adults, while a new seesaw rocker and playhouse will keep younger kids amused.
Large groups will benefit from new and additional picnic tables and shelters and a loop path will connect the playground with the barbecues and toilets, improving accessibility and also serving as a scooter and bike track for young riders. Shade sails, requested by the Tomakin community, will also be installed over part of the playground.
By Brett Kennedy
TWO Mount Gambier children are leading a neighbourhood campaign to have a playground established at a community reserve on Matthew Flinders Way.
Imogen Lines, 10, and Olivia Lauterbach, 6, are spearheading the push for a children’s play space at the currently vacant reserve to service children and families residing in the expanding north-western residential development.
The Stuart Court residents recently engaged residents in the area through door-knocking and letterbox drops, taking their argument to Mount Gambier City Council’s monthly meeting on Tuesday night.
While praising council for its development of the Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre, the young girls urged the local government body not to forget the importance of neighbourhood playgrounds.