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Old Park Playspace Concept Design

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Consultation has concluded

A concept design has been prepared for a new playspace in Old Park Reserve, on the corner of Park Street and Bain Street, Wauchope, and you are invited to Have Your Say.

The playspace is a replacement by relocation of the Rocks Ferry Reserve playground, which was destroyed in the March 2021 floods. The site is in a residential and recreational neighbourhood close to the Wauchope CBD. It shares the block with the Wauchope pool, tennis courts and a community radio station.

We know how much locals and visitors enjoyed the riverfront playground however, the decision not to rebuild on this flood-prone land follows consideration of our Flood Policy, community safety and ongoing costs.

The Old Park Reserve is located outside of the flood risk area approximately 1km away from the former riverside playground.

The new playspace is being delivered under flood recovery funding, so the size and type of equipment will be similar to that of the former Rocks Ferry Reserve playground. Rocks Ferry Reserve will continue to support locals and visitors with walking paths, shaded picnic tables and seating throughout the park.

How to get involved

View the concept design and provide feedback by:

  • Completing the survey below.
  • Emailing council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
  • Posting to:
    Chief Executive Officer
    Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
    PO Box 84
    Port Macquarie NSW 2444

All submissions must be received by close of business on Wednesday 13 December 2023.

A concept design has been prepared for a new playspace in Old Park Reserve, on the corner of Park Street and Bain Street, Wauchope, and you are invited to Have Your Say.

The playspace is a replacement by relocation of the Rocks Ferry Reserve playground, which was destroyed in the March 2021 floods. The site is in a residential and recreational neighbourhood close to the Wauchope CBD. It shares the block with the Wauchope pool, tennis courts and a community radio station.

We know how much locals and visitors enjoyed the riverfront playground however, the decision not to rebuild on this flood-prone land follows consideration of our Flood Policy, community safety and ongoing costs.

The Old Park Reserve is located outside of the flood risk area approximately 1km away from the former riverside playground.

The new playspace is being delivered under flood recovery funding, so the size and type of equipment will be similar to that of the former Rocks Ferry Reserve playground. Rocks Ferry Reserve will continue to support locals and visitors with walking paths, shaded picnic tables and seating throughout the park.

How to get involved

View the concept design and provide feedback by:

  • Completing the survey below.
  • Emailing council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
  • Posting to:
    Chief Executive Officer
    Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
    PO Box 84
    Port Macquarie NSW 2444

All submissions must be received by close of business on Wednesday 13 December 2023.