Seeking Burringbar community’s vision for the future

Community input is being sought to develop the concept plan for Burringbar Memorial Reserve and Masterson Park, a key open space in the much-loved rural area with big village charm.

Council is hosting a community event on Thursday 1 December from 3 - 6 pm at the Burringbar Memorial Reserve and Masterson Park to hear from the community about what they currently love about the park and ideas to improve the public space.

A community survey will be available and Council staff will be on hand to discuss ideas. Kids activities will be available from 3 - 5 pm to allow busy mums and dads time to engage with staff.

Council’s Manager Parks and Active Communities Murray Smith said discussions about the open space for the village had been underway for some time.

“The Burringbar community has been actively sharing their priorities and vision for the village through the community-led Burringbar Village Community Plan prepared by the Burringbar Community Association,” Mr Smith said.

“Now residents are being asked to expand on these priorities and provide feedback to help further develop the park which will inform the development of a draft concept plan.

“We know this has been a long time coming and we look forward to working closely with Burringbar residents to hear about their vision for the park.”

Plans for the park and its design have been timed to ensure integration with the rail trail due to open early next year.

“We want to make sure the community’s priorities are still relevant and integrate well with the new rail trail,” Mr Smith said.

Council is seeking the community’s input on the following park features:

• Children’s playground

• Small skate element

• Event and community meeting space

• Interpretation of history and culture

• Nature walk, community garden and space for sharing food

• Native plantings and landscaping

• Car parking with accessible parking spaces

• Picnic tables with shelter and barbecues

• Pathways connecting park elements

• Public toilet improvements.

This project forms part of Council’s commitment to improve the quality of the Tweed’s parks and open space as outlined in the Open Space Strategy 2019-2029.

To find out more and complete the short survey, visit yoursaytweed.com.au/burringbar. The survey closes on 23 December 2022.