12 December 2023
In what will be an epic Christmas present for young skaters in the Tweed, work on Stage 2 of the upgrade of Goorimhabah – Place of Stories youth recreation area at Jack Evans Boat Harbour will soon be open to enjoy, just in time for the Christmas holidays.
The project is expected to open on Friday 22 December and includes small scale skate elements, a basketball key, s-shape seating and additional pathways. It will also feature shade umbrellas, informal seating, a drinking fountain, tree planting and landscaping improvements.
Local Bundjalung artist Christine Slabb and artist Shmick are currently working together to create inspiring public art within the youth recreation area, which will contribute to the cultural vibrancy of Tweed Heads.
This section of the project (Stage 2) is proudly funded by the Australian Government who contributed $435,000, the NSW Government ($100,000) and Tweed Shire Council ($435,000).
Once the skate area is open, the community is encouraged to report graffiti or damage to Council on 02 66700 2400 or online via its ‘Report a Problem’ form. Council aims to remove graffiti on its property in high profile areas within 2 business days of notification.
Council has also secured a further $748,000 of funding through the NSW Government’s Places to Swim grant program to support the enhancement of Jack Evans Boat Harbour for water-based recreation (Stage 3).
The next stage of the project will commence in March 2024 and will create a more accessible swimming area for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. For more information about all stages of the project, visit Council's Your Say Tweed page.
Image: Bundjalung artist Christine Slabb and artist Smick collaborate to create a vibrant youth recreation area at Goorimahbah Place of Stories, located at the Jack Evans Boat Harbour at Tweed Heads.