Fences to disappear at new Kingscliff beachfront park

20 March 2018

Rowan Robinson Park open to community from Thursday

Fences surrounding the new Rowan Robinson Park in the centre of Kingscliff will be removed within a couple of days.

The fence removal on Thursday will almost completely open up the park up for use with some work continuing on the community hall and amenities.

Council’s Manager Recreation Services Stewart Brawley said the park opening marks the completion of the $22 million Kingscliff Foreshore Revitalisation project which aimed to transform the beachfront area.

“With the power supply issues finally sorted out, the main section of Rowan Robinson Park in Kingscliff is set to be open later this week,” Mr Brawley said

“Council is liaising with the Federal Government to confirm a date for the official opening which will probably be later in April.

“It is anticipated that the refurbishment works on the hall and amenities will be finalised by June.”

Work began on the revitalisation, which also included the construction of a seawall and the upgrade of Kingscliff Beach Holiday Park, last January after nearly 20 years of community discussion on the subject.

It was completed with the assistance of a $9.81 million grant through the Federal Government’s National Stronger Regions fund with the balance coming from the Tweed Coast Holiday Parks Trust and Council.

The new park will incorporate quotes submitted by residents about Kingscliff, carved into pavers and set into the landscape, and has been designed to directly connect the beachfront area to the centre of the community.

It was named just last month to honour Rowan Robinson, a former surf life saver and Kingscliff High School student who lost his life serving with Australian forces in Afghanistan.

Council have also formally committed to acknowledging the local Goodjinburra Clan within the park and will work with the Aboriginal Advisory Council to finalise the details.

Mr Brawley said the improvements to recreational areas of Kingscliff will now continue with the focus moving just a little bit to the South.

“We will now turn our attention to the upgrade of Lions Park where we will commence community engagement in the coming weeks, with the aim of having works finished before Christmas 2018,” he said.

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Caption: Rowan Robinson Park