Cudgen Foreshore Park car park upgrade
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At Cudgen Foreshore Park, Council proposes a phased plan for the rehabilitation and management of the reserve. This plan includes initially excluding some areas from vehicle access, undertaking rehabilitation efforts, and transitioning to natural barriers to manage vehicle movement through the park.
Council has faced ongoing issues with hooning behaviour in the park, which has led to significant environmental damage and safety concerns. Reckless driving has destroyed vegetation and wildlife habitats, causing extensive damage to turfed areas. Speeding vehicles pose a serious risk to park visitors and negatively impact surrounding residents.
The impact of these activities necessitates the exclusion of vehicles in some areas during rehabilitation and repair efforts to restore the park to a safe and enjoyable state for the community. We will incorporate bollards, a mix of trees, mounded shrubs, plantings, and rocks to exclude vehicles. Over time, we will gradually remove some of the bollards and rocks as the trees grow strong enough to serve as natural barriers.
We will also provide additional park seating and picnic tables to encourage picnicking and nature appreciation. We believe the phased approach will ensure the park's rehabilitation and continuous enjoyment by the community.
Project Schedule
- Planning: Mid 2024
- Construction: Mid 2025
What's involved
- Asphalt internal road and asphalt parking spaces
- Install rocks and bollards to manage vehicle movement
- Accessible parking bay
- Connecting footpaths to picnic facilities and the public toilet
- New accessible shelter and picnic setting
- Installation of stormwater headwalls to help manage stormwater
- Installation of a rainwater garden to capture and absorb rainwater
- Speed humps for traffic calming
- Retain the existing Bush Stone Curlew nest and habitat area
- Additional tree planting
- Future works will include aluminum access stairs (not funded through this program)
Why it’s happening
Council is upgrading Cudgen Foreshore Park to address ongoing issues that have been affecting the park and its surrounding community. Persistent hooning behaviour has led to considerable environmental damage and safety concerns, causing distress for users and nearby residents.
Additionally, wet weather, particularly during the flood events of 2017 and 2022, have caused significant damage to the car park, making the park's maintenance both challenging and costly. Upgrading the car park will enhance safety, reduce environmental impact, and provide a more sustainable and manageable solution for the area.
How it’s getting done
Budget: $594,000
Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments.
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Location
Sutherland St, Kingscliff 2487 View in Google Maps
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Sutherland St ,
Kingscliff 2487
Sutherland St ,
Kingscliff 2487
Cudgen Foreshore Park car park upgrade
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