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Positive comment Thank you for the upgrade. I would like to see more please, need to promotetourism in our area, encourage people to stay, our foreshore areas need a major workover and improvements to infrastructure (1)
Excellent proposal and long overdue (1)
The proposal will enhance the park with no loss of existing features (1) Great idea - this is a very safe area for all (1)
Any upgrade is good - but I feel a BBQ, playground and toilet would be utilised far more (1)
Outdoor exercise equipment for the older population is a great idea (1) A great concept (1)
Very good thinking, include toilets (1)
Good idea - we walk this area regularly and the exercise equipment would be very beneficial (1)
You beauty - what a great proposal in a beautiful part of the Tweed - a daily pathway walker (1)
Good idea - increases functionality of the public space (1)
Great idea. Consider an entry to the river. Don't need a flash boat ramp - but access of some sort (1)
Looks good - but you need a toilet block in that area for people already using the park (1)
Very good idea - I love walking and exercising outdoors - God Bless (1) Very much in favour of the proposed upgrade and fully support new exercise equipment included in the plans. The area provides a huge benefit to older people and their daily exercise (1)
Great project - important for locals and tourists alike (1)
Gym equipment sounds great however it looks like the same stuff at Kingscliff - very rarely used (1)
Very good idea to improve the use and look of the river park for walkers and visitors (1)
In agreement with present plans, however against a public toilet in the future - may encourage drug use and vagrants (1)
Good space and will be well used I would say (1) Great idea - will certainly be used (1)
Great concept and anything that encourages fitness is a must. The old fitness trail along the foreshore is in great need to be maintained or replaced. (1)
This is a beautiful area and any upgrade will be beneficial (1)
Excellent plan - we were recently in Iluka where we saw similar equipment - it was easy to use and enjoyable to use (1)
Congratulate you in your endeavours (1) Great idea (1)
Anything that improves the shire is great (1) Approve (1)
Yes to bike rack, drinking fountain, pathway, seats, existing trees to remain and low height exercise equipment – no to toilet (1)
Welcome the idea of the outdoor exercise equipment, especially for older citizens, but without any impact on the street and its residents, who are steadily seeing their streetscape and the street use change (1)
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Responses to comments have been included under the key themes.
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Negative comment I am horrified and appalled at the thought of interference to one of the very fewbeautiful areas left in Tweed where one can walk amidst the lovely trees and be next to the river. Surely it's not up to Council to provide exercise equipment - most of the older population would gain more benefit from the peaceful walkway. Leave it alone (1)
I totally oppose the plan. As an owner, I do not want anything done to the park. Do not want homeless, drug addicts, screaming children around (1)
A lot of residents are elderly and enjoy their peace and quiet. We would have to have extra security for our own safety (1)
No, we already put up with cars hooning, overnight campers leaving rubbish everywhere, drug dealing (1)
Time to rethink your plans - the facilities planned will become luxuries for the numerous free campers & fair game for vandals (1)
Money would be better spent improving the JEBH adjacent to Seascape in Bay Street - this area is used a lot more than John Follent Park (1)
This project is not a priority - other comments relate to the poor condition of the Anchorage Foreshore Boardwalk (1)
This is a residential area - we like so many other residents do not wish to see the general landscape and utility of our street change (1)
Don't spoil this beautiful vista that we residents have paid a lot of money for & pay high rates for the privilege of living here and don't want it changed (1)
The upgrade will change the general landscape and utility of our street, the creation of the beach has already increased the number of visitors (1) No, we already put up with anti-social behaviour (1)
Don't spend the money on outdoor exercise equipment, spend money on something that would be better used (1)
Consider JEBH, don’t spoil this beautiful vista that residents pay high rates for the privilege of living here and don’t want it changed (1)
Objective to the proposed upgrade of outdoor fitness equipment, equipment already exists and suitably spaced out - not clusterrd together, the existing timber equipment blends into the environment, new brightly coloured equipment would scar the landscape, car parking, noise and litter, invitation for vandalism (1) The plans are not suitable for the size of the park (1)
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Passive recreation Since the dredging of the river a large deposit of sand has made a wonderful beach, used by many families living away from surfing beaches. Include additional facilities to reflect this use e.g. taps, showers, toilets (1)
Improve access to the river (a flash boat ramp not required) (1)
Include table tennis for recreation use (1)
Don’t spend money on exercise equipment, save up for facilities that will be better utilised – BBQ, playground and toilets (1)
4 The dredging of the river by NSW Fisheries has created a temporary sand bank in this location. The sand bank is not necessarily permanent and is not a declared public bathing area, despite being used for this purpose. Council is currently developing the Tweed River Estuary Plan of Management that will address access to the Tweed River for leisure and recreation, including swimming and boating. Council is also developing the OSS which will include an audit of the existing park facilities and address the current and future use of John Follent Park and Keith Curran Park for passive recreation.
Council is installing a steel table tennis table as part of the Central Park redevelopment in Kingscliff (value $10,000). Council will monitor the table’s use and its management before installing in other parks across the shire.
There is significant support for outdoor exercise equipment in John Follent Park that is age-friendly and that meets the needs of the local demographic. Council’s OSS will also include a playground review; a review of the existing supply and demand for playgrounds across the shire, including the Tweed Heads precinct. In 2018/19 Council will develop a Public Toilet Strategy to review the provision of public toilets across the shire. A public toilet is not included in this concept plan for John Follent Park.
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Strategic planning Rather than just upgrade the exercise equipment, develop a concept plan for thewhole park that includes all elements; playground, public toilet etc. There is much disparity between the level of investment for projects in Kingscliff and this area.
The comparison and standards are poles apart. Don’t just throw $60,000 at this in an ad hoc manner. It’s a shared space by many recreational users and a hidden gem. We deserve and expect better.
1 The key aim of this project is to replace the existing equipment that no longer complies with Australian Standards. During consultation, the local community had requested that the equipment be clustered to improve opportunities for social interaction, thus the current location was selected. The Open Space Strategy (which is currently being drafted) will include an audit of the existing park facilities in John Follent Park, Keith Curran Park and Jack Evans Boat Harbour and will address the current and future use of these parks for passive recreation.
Shade Provision of additional shade for protection from the sun, many of the seats next to the river are not in the shade (1)
Consider wide spreading, large thick foliaged trees such as Jacarandas and Poincianas. Most of the trees planted are not shade trees (1)
Shading the outdoor exercise equipment will encourage homeless people to gravitate to the area (1)
3 The existing trees will provide natural shade over the new equipment and seating.
Council’s is also developing the OSS which will include an audit of the existing park facilities and address the current and future use of John Follent Park and Keith Curran Park for passive recreation. The audit of the parks will review the existing provision of shade.
Council’s policy is to select natives trees for its open spaces.
The equipment will be placed adjacent to a highly utilised pedestrian pathway to maximise visibility of the space and its users. The shade provided will be natural shade only, not an artificial shade structure and it is not expected to attract the homeless.
Rubbish bins Provision of additional rubbish bins (2) Extra bins, they are too far apart (1)
Empty the bins more often, they are full of dog waste (1)
If you plan BBQs and bins in future, place them where they do not disturb residents. Empty bins after use (Mondays) not left to overflow and smell (1) Increased traffic and activity is usually accompanied by litter (1)
Increase use of the area will lead to a mountain of refuse which will be left behind after long weekends, as bins are not emptied over the 3 days. Residents will bare the brunt of rubbish left behind (1)
7 Where there are problems with over flowing bins, rather than provide additional bins, it is Council’s preference to empty the bins more often (to increase the level of service).
The request for additional bins and potential bin locations will be reviewed as part of the audit of John Follent Park and Keith Curran Park.
Noted. Concerns about the volume of rubbish have also been forwarded to Council’s Waste Unit.
The installation of outdoor exercise equipment only is not expected to increase rubbish volumes.
Exercise equipment
Keith Compton residents do not own the parklands riverside. It should be pleasant for all ratepayers and visitors to enjoy. Visitors ask locals - why there are no amenities? (1)
Go into Coolangatta and see all amenities (BBQ, toilets, tables, shaded areas, covered pergolas etc. Come into Tweed - nothing. Keith Compton Dve is very popular any weekend, yet there are no facilities at all - absolutely nothing (1) Introducing colourful, metal and plastic gym quipment would impact the natural environment and scar the landscape (1)
It will be impossible to police the age of the user, kids will want to explore!
4 Noted.
Council’s is developing an OSS which will include an audit of the existing park facilities in John Follent Park and Keith Curran Park and will address the current and future use of the parks for passive recreation. Your comments will be considered as part of this process.
The outdoor exercise equipment will be designed to fit with the local environment and will be located between the existing cluster of trees. Council will consider a colour option to blend into the natural setting.
The equipment will not be designed specifically for children. The equipment selected will be high quality and signage defining appropriate standards of use will be displayed to prevent the risk of injury.
BBQs Provide BBQs (8), fixed to concrete base (1), BBQs would be more people friendly than outdoor exercise equipment, no amenities for beach goers (1), place BBQs at the Cove where people congregate in summer (1), place BBQs where they do not disturb residents (1)
12 Noted. The OSS (which is currently being drafted) will include an audit of the existing park facilities in John Follent Park and Keith Curran Park and will address the current and future use of the parks for passive recreation. Your comments will be considered as part of this process.
Council’s current policy is to install barbeques in district and regional parks, in locations where associated park facilities such as car parking, picnic tables and public toilets are also provided.
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Do not provide BBQs (1), would attract homeless and drug addicts, perverts andother anti-social behaviour, attract overnight camping and the accompanying litter (2), nobody wants a public toilet in front of their property (1), BBQs require regular maintenance and cleaning, not recommended (1)
5 This concept plan does not include public toilets or BBQs.
Changing streetscape
We purchased our property for the quietness of the street and the river outlook.
Residents are seniors and retirees, we do not wish to see the landscape or streetscape change, the creation of the beach has also bought many visitors to the street (1).
It is a pristine natural, beautiful area (1)
2 John Follent Park is a public open space which is accessible to all Tweed Shire residents, the broader community and visitors for leisure, recreation and nature appreciation. As the shire continues to experience growth, Council aims to balance opportunities for recreation, whilst maintaining environmental quality and scenic amenity.
The outdoor exercise equipment will be designed to fit with the local environment and will be located between the existing cluster of trees.
Site selection Ideal site selected, large area, parking and away from hospital parking (1) Obvious TSC does not have the money to complete the project with BBQ and picnic facilities, why not place the equipment in JEBH where these facilities are already provided (1)
Extend JEBH as there is already a playground and BBQ area John Follent Park is not suitable for the improvements, JEBH is better suited and totally lacking use (2) If the equipment needs to constructed as one larger equipment station, consider placing it in front of Tweed Library, which also has access to public toilets and car parking (1)
The existing exercise equipment blends into the environment and suitably spread out. There is existing equipment that could be easily replaced (1)
No objection to the installation of the equipment in the park, but consider the area to the north of the circular car parking area, so beach goers can continue to use the south side to erect shade structures and play ball games. This opportunity would be lost. It may also encourage the use of the outdoor equipment by children if it is located on the south side (1)
Money would be better spent improving the playground at JEBH adjacent to Seascape, the area is used a lot more than John Follent Park (1)
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The key aim of this project is to replace the existing equipment that no longer complies with Australian Standards. The location of the equipment along a scenic and active transport route and the opportunities for passive surveillance (from roads, housing and other active recreation land uses) provides a suitable location for the installation of outdoor exercise equipment. Combined with the equipment already existing in this location, the local community had requested that the equipment be clustered to improve opportunities for social interaction, which is why the existing location was selected.
JEBH already provides a range of park facilities including picnic and BBQ facilities, public toilets, an event, market and festival space, car parking, a playground and green space. Placing the equipment further along the Tweed River and along this highly utilised public open space is well supported by the community and provides opportunities to combine aerobic activity (walking and cycling) and strength training.
The public toilets in the front of Tweed Library are not open outside of business hours.
The existing equipment does not comply with Australian Standards and needs to be replaced. Research supports the community consultation outcomes suggesting clustering the equipment will improve opportunities for social interaction and intergenerational relationships. New equipment that is age-friendly, meaning more accessible for all ages, will be installed to better meet the needs of the local demographic.
Noted. South of the circular car parking has been selected to take advantage of the existing shade trees. Green space will still be available for ball games and picnics.
Noted. Improvements to the regional playground in JEBH will be considered as part of developing the OSS (including a playground review).
Usage The location of the exercise equipment is fine - but will seldom be used.
Greenbank is mainly settled by the over 70's (1)
Gym equipment sounds great however it looks like the same stuff at Kingscliff - very rarely used (1)
Is well used I would say (1) Will certainly be used (1)
Observed that most people walk, walk their dogs and cycle – few people use the static equipment provided (1)
5 The equipment selected will be age-friendly, meaning accessible for all ages including seniors. Council will promote the installation of the new equipment in the Tweed Link, on Council’s website and in the local media. ‘Come and Try’ instructional sessions will be provided following installation.
The existing equipment is very basic and in poor condition. lt is Council's intention to replace the old equipment with new modern outdoor exercise equipment. This type of equipment is commonly found throughout the country in parks and open space areas and is very popular with local communities.
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Picnic table Provide additional picnic tables (3), embed chess boards in picnic tables, they arepopular in cities (1)
4 The OSS (which is currently being drafted) will include an audit of the existing park facilities in John Follent Park and Keith Curran Park and will address the current and future use of the parks for passive recreation. Your comments will be considered as part of this process.
Seating Additional seating required (1), install seating in the middle of the grove of trees next to the exercise equipment (1), there are no seats in the shade (2)
4 Seating is included in the concept plan and will be placed in the shade of the trees.
Council is developing the OSS which will include an audit of the existing park facilities and address the current and future use of John Follent Park and Keith Curran Park for passive recreation. The audit of the parks will review the existing provision of shade in the parks.
Alcohol in public open space
Ban the consumption of alcohol in the park to encourage the use of the area for older people and families (1)
1 The area from Bay Street, east of Wharf Street to John Follent Park is an Alcohol Free Zone and the consumption of alcohol is currently prohibited in John Follent Park.
Enforcement of these areas is the responsibility of the NSW Police.
Tap and showers Include taps and showers for users of the small beach (1) 1 The dredging of the river by NSW Fisheries has created a temporary sand bank in this location. The sand bank is not necessarily permanent and is not a declared public bathing area, despite being used for this purpose. Council is currently developing the Tweed River Estuary Plan of Management that will address access to the Tweed River for leisure and recreation, including for swimming and boating.
Bicycle racks Include bike racks (1) 1 Bicycle racks have been included in the concept plan.
Public toilet Inclusion of a public toilet (7), on the condition that they are closed from 6pm to 7am (1), include toilet facilities for users of the small beach created following the dredging (1), older people like walking and need a toilet facility, no toilet from Council building, along Keith Compton Dve to Bay Street (a long walk to JEBH) – no toilets (2), inclusion of public toilet is desperately needed in this location for beach users (1), invaluable lots of day visitors and no facilities (1), would prevent homeless people having to use the bushes and people’s private gardens (1), public toilets should be sited near the Cove/Inlet/Bridge to the south where people congregate in summer, place discreetly behind sand hills or among trees (1), toilets would be more people friendly than outdoor exercise equipment, no amenities for beach goers (1), no where near residences and rate payers homes, there are toilets at JEBH therefore consider the southern end of Keith Compton Dve, amongst trees(1)
Do not include a public toilet (4), the inclusion of a public toilet will encourage drug dealing, Council should not encourage this (2), no public toilet, there are regular overnight campers despite signage indicating it is not permitted (3), would be grossly unfair to impact the pleasant park and view with toilets in particular (1), How many of your Councillors have a toilet black across the road from them to change the whole concept of their peaceful existence. None I guarantee! A public toilet will be detrimental to the residents and to the state of the park. A toilet will intrude on resident’s view of the river and should be placed where this won’t occur – at the end of the drive, near the bridge, it would blend into the environment among the trees. This was a previous plan but because of the furore ‘people power’ caused it was shelved - why place it out in the open along the river (1), we are concerned about the placement of a public toilet in the park for numerous reasons (1)
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Public toilets are not included in this concept plan for John Follent Park. The closest public toilet is JEBH (1km). In 2018/19, Council will develop a Public Toilet Strategy to develop a framework for the provision of public toilets across the shire. Your comments will be considered as part of this process.
Public toilets are not included in this concept plan for John Follent Park. The closest public toilet is JEBH (1km). In 2018/19, Council will develop a Public Toilet Strategy to develop a framework for the provision of public toilets across the shire. Your comments will be considered as part of this process.
Lighting The whole length of the riverside pathway should be lit to ensure night safety (2) 2 There are no immediate plans to light the length of John Follent Park.
Overnight camping
Problems with overnight camping (some regular) (5) we already put up with cars hooning, overnight campers leaving rubbish and drug dealing (1), the signage is not a deterrent for some people (1)
7 Concerns regarding illegal camping have been forwarded to Council’s Regulatory and Compliance Unit.
Council has no powers or delegation to act on illegal driving behaviour or non-
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compliance with road rules such as speeding and hooning. These matters should be reported directly to the NSW Police.
Speeding and anti- social behaviour
Upgrade including toilets will encourage drug dealing (5), drug dealings occur in our street - in the circular car parking area adjacent to the proposed location of the equipment (1), other anti-social behaviour (1)
The gym equipment is an invitation for vandalism
7 Noted. Public toilets will not be included in this concept plan for John Follent Park.
Crime and anti-social behaviour of this nature should be reported to NSW Police.
Council does experience losses due to vandalism. However, this area is not considered high risk and Council has incorporated Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles into the planning, design and proposed management of the project. For example, the site is highly visible providing opportunities for passive surveillance, the equipment is located on a highly utilised shared path and we have avoided ‘hidden places’. Any instances of vandalism should be reported to Council immediately. Council is committed to responding efficiently to acts of vandalism on public land.
Homelessness Improvements may attract homeless people (6), several homeless people frequent and sleep in the area (1)
7 The inclusion of outdoor exercise equipment is unlikely to attract homeless.
Equipment replacement
Should be considered an upgrade of the existing site that has long needed maintenance (1)
The equipment is in great need of maintenance or replacement (1)
Install calisthenics style bars or replace the old ones there to do chin-ups. This type of training is huge at the moment and the closest place to train is at Burleigh Heads (1)
Include 1 x Pull up station, 1 x Dip station, 1 x Sit up station - photos attached (1) Include chin up bar and money bar (1)
The equipment and structure should be aesthetically appealing. Instead of concrete consider natural material at the equipment base, similar to playgrounds (1)
Avoid using concrete as the surface under the outdoor exercise equipment in case of falls, preference for rubber (2)
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The equipment selected will be age-friendly, meaning accessible for all ages including seniors. At this stage for the upper body the following equipment will be included: a chest press, pull down and sit up station.
The equipment will be designed to fit into the existing environment. Council uses sand and pinebark for most of its playgrounds with concrete edging to keep the fill in place.
The use of these materials would make it more difficult to manoeuvre around the equipment and wet pour rubber soft fall would add substantially to the cost of the upgrade. There is no Australian Standard for the implementation and use of outdoor gym equipment. Council applies the Australian Standard for Playgrounds to manage risk. The surfacing selected complies with relevant standards relating to the fall height of the equipment.
Nature conservation
The foreshore is a natural area, please do not overload it with concrete and steel, there are other areas for the equipment and toilets (1), and car parking (1), surely it’s not up to Council to provide exercise equipment, most older people benefit more from the peaceful walkway (1)
The area is renown for the many species of native birds that forage and nest here (1)
4 Noted. The outdoor exercise equipment will be designed to fit into the existing environment, between the existing cluster of trees. A public toilet is not included in this concept plan. No additional car parking will be provided.
As detailed in Council’s Community Strategic Plan (2017-2027) it is Council’s role to undertake health and wellbeing initiatives that encourage a happy and active lifestyle.
The inclusion of age-friendly outdoor exercise equipment in parks is a legitimate and effective way to promote physical activity for older people.
The remaining green space will provide locations for native birds to forage and nest.
Playground Inclusion of a playground (2), consider grandparents that have their grandchildren visit, include a safety seat swing for the little ones (1)
3 Approximately seventy 70 per cent of the population in the immediate area are aged over sixty 60 years of age. Past consultation revealed significant support for park infrastructure that reflects the demographics of the area. The age-friendly outdoor exercise equipment demonstrates Council’s committed to providing opportunities for older residents to maintain healthy and active lifestyles. The closest playground is in JEBH and Recreation Ground. Council is currently developing an OSS which will include a review of the shire’s playgrounds including playgrounds in the Tweed Heads Precinct.
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Signage Include instructional signage (1) 1 Noted. Instructional signage will be included and ‘Come and Try’ instructional sessions will be provided following installation.
Management of dogs
Manage dogs off lead in the park (2), dogs roaming free on the beach and river beach (1)
Include more signs reminding dog owners that it is an on leash area and to dispose of dog waste responsibly (1)
4 Concerns regarding the enforcement of off leash dogs on the beach and in public open space has been forwarded to Council’s Regulatory and Compliance Unit.
New park signage will include an image of a dog on a lead.
Our current policy is to install dog waste bags attached to existing bins in off leash areas only and along regional pathways that are highly utilised.
Car parking and vehicle movement
There is currently limited car parking (2), include accessible car parking spaces (1), consider parking restrictions during holiday periods (1), big parking issues weekends, holidays and during events (2), car parking is limited – at times our visitors are unable to park near out home, hospital staff and visitors park in the street. Providing easy access to car parking will defeat the purpose, people will arrive in cars to use the equipment, creating crowding and noise (1) Residents will bear the brunt of increased traffic and noise (1)
Cars are parking on the bends, include yellow lines on kerbs to improve road safety (1)
Better use of Councils funds would be to address parking problems on Greenbank Island, the surrounding streets have become nothing more that a free car park (1) Would like to know where any proposed parking spaces are to be located (1)
11 Not all users of the equipment will drive to use the equipment and require car parking.
The outdoor exercise equipment is located along a popular shared path, making it accessible to walkers and cyclists.
There is additional noise impacts expected as a result of the equipment installation and increased traffic. Not all users of the equipment will drive and require car parking. The outdoor exercise equipment is located along a highly utilised shared path for this reason, making it accessible to walkers and cyclists.
Existing car parking concerns, including the provision of an accessible car space have been forwarded to Council’s Roads and Stormwater Unit.
No additional car parking will be provided.
Access for people with disabilities
More access for people with disabilities to the water, like JEBH and the beach at Keith Compton Drive Beach (1)
1 Council is currently conducting an access audit of Tweed’s waterways and foreshore areas. The process will identify priority areas of action to improve access for people with disabilities.
Other More policing required to manage anti-social behaviour near the playground and public toilets at JEBH (in front of Twin Towns) (1)
More policing would be required (1)
Upgrade the pedestrian pathway in Terranora Inlet at the Anchorage (1) Residents still waiting for an answer tonour concerns of the island bridge (1)
Council uses rate payers money for own survey. Putting all the money in one basket is wasteful and unacceptable. The park facilities in Tweed Heads West for retirees are unacceptable, no footpaths, bike paths, parks or toilets. Where are the rates going paid by Tweed Heads West Residents? Its going to improving other areas! (1)
Do the tight rope walkers who tie onto trees and the gym trainers pay to use the park – seems like an abuse of public space? (1)
Include more play equipment in JEBH, include water play (1)
It would make more community sense to use such funds for the flood areas in the Tweed for drainage and roads (1)
8 Council continues to work closely with NSW Police and other key stakeholders to address anti-social behaviour in JEBH.
Policing is the responsibility of NSW Police.
Council has recently welcomed NSW Government funding to replace the ageing timber boardwalk on the northern side of Anchorage Island in Tweed Heads
Council is currently developing an OSS, which has included a review of all open spaces and associated park facilities across the shire. Auditing and mapping undertaken as part of this process has identified shortfalls and surpluses in the provision of open space and park facilities in some areas. Over the next 10 years, Council is committed to investing in communities with the greatest need.
This park is public open space and is readily and freely accessible to the wider community for recreation and for its amenity value. The public are free to use John Follent Park for these types of activities. Running a commercial activity in a park is a different matter. It proposed Council’s Draft Commercial Recreation Activities on Public Open Space Policy will go on public exhibition later this year. The policy aims to better manage the use of public open space for commercial recreational activities and the related impacts.
Noted. Council is currently developing an OSS, including a review of the shire’s playgrounds. Council will consider incorporating more opportunities for water play.
Council has committed funds for flood restoration and capital works and will also continue to deliver on community priorities as detailed in the Community Strategic Plan (2017-2027). One such priority is to undertake health and wellbeing initiatives that encourage a happy and active lifestyle. The inclusion of age-friendly outdoor exercise equipment in parks is a legitimate and effective way to promote physical activity for older people.
