Local Playgrounds

We have completed upgrades and construction to provide three new local playgrounds for children in Nana Glen, Sawtell and Sandy Beach. For further information click on the links on the right-hand column. 

Playground designs were developed with local residents having an opportunity to contribute ideas for play equipment for young children at a new playground at Nana Glen (Len Towells Oval) and for upgrading the playgrounds in Gillibri Crescent, Sawtell and Seacrest Boulevard, Sandy Beach.

Funding

Council allocated a total of $170,000 to upgrade or replace ageing playgrounds at Lowanna and Gillibri Crescent Sawtell, while developer contributions of $70,000 have financed the enhancement of existing facilities at Seacrest Avenue, Sandy Beach.

Council contributed $105,000 and the Australian Government provided $205,000 in grant funds, through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.

Local playgrounds generally encourage inclusive play through a range of opportunities, include provision of play equipment for small children, provide a meeting place with shade and seating for families and small groups and enhance neighbourhood amenity.

Concept designs follow the guidelines established by the Coffs Harbour Open Space Strategy 2010 for Local Open Space Classification.

Community consultation summary

Extensive community involvement has guided development of the Open Space Strategy including: 

• a range of surveys including household, student and schools 
• liaison with sports clubs and surveys of relevant associations
• phone surveys
• stakeholder workshops.

A new Public Realm Strategy is currently being developed to review and update Council's Open Space Strategy and Street Tree Masterplan. The Public Realm is not just green spaces but extends to all external spaces available for public use, such as: streets, forecourts, squares, bicycle and pedestrian links and waterways.