ELIZABETH ANN BROWN (EAB) PARK
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Alstonville has a rich history and is home to range of local historical landmarks including the Elizabeth Ann Brown Park. Elizabeth Anne Brown was the daughter of Charles Bullwinkel who was an early pioneer of Alstonville.
POP DENISON PARK UPGRADE Work has started on a new junior playground at Pop Denison Park. This upgrade will bring to life the junior playground area of the Pop Denison Park Master Plan. The master plan aims to transform this park into a recreational area of regional standing. The new playground will be inclusive as well as nature and adventure playbased to challenge and entertain children with:
New play equipment and shade sails to include swing sets, hammocks, mound slide, monkey bars, 4x4 rocker, play forts, fairytale ship and a spinning orb. Adventure pathways integrated through existing vegetation and around landscaped gardens and across a dry creek bed feature with balance logs, stepping stones and scavenger hunt features.
Since 1984 the park has been home to a local war memorial that recognises the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in war. This monument has recently been rejuvenated and new tablets have been installed. These tablets list several heroic names which is a chilling reminder of what war cost Alstonville and surrounds. Locals and visitors are welcomed to visit the park, read the names, and reflect on their contribution to our country. Ballina Shire Council would like to thank the Alstonville RSL sub-Branch for their work rejuvenating the memorial at Elizabeth Ann Brown Park. Over the years, Ballina Shire Council has consulted with the local community on what other features and amenities they would like to see at Elizabeth Ann Brown Park. This consultation resulted in a management and works plan. Council is now continuing with these upgrade works which include additional grass areas, seating and wheelchair access to the memorials.
ALSTONVILLE
A concrete loop path meandering around the outside and rubber surfacing to provide easy access. Picnic shelters, seats, landscaping and shade trees. The junior playground works are anticipated to cost $1.3 million. This includes grant funding of $252,000 through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund.
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BALLINA
The existing playground will be closed for the duration of the works. Please visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/playgrounds to find another playground near you. A small section of the carpark off Compton Drive (near the toilet block) will also be closed off to allow construction crews to access the site. Early works include pruning vegetation in preparation for the new nature trail, demolition and removal of the old play equipment, followed by excavation and drainage works. The junior playground construction is expected to be completed in late December 2021 (weather and site conditions permitting). For project information please visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/pop-denisonpark-master-plan
Jointly funded with NSW Government
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