Have your say on Wade Park Master Plan

Lismore City Council is calling for public submissions on the draft Master Plan that will guide the future upgrade of the popular Wade Park in East Lismore which was damaged by the February 2022 natural disaster.

Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg said the draft Master Plan establishes a framework of phased upgrades to the 5.5-hectare site that has community inclusion and climate-resilience at its heart.

“Wade Park is one of the most popular parks in our Local Government Area and is well used by families. Unfortunately, it sustained damage in the February natural disaster and major March food in 2022,” he said.

“It was developed following extensive consultation with park users and the wider community. I am looking forward to hearing what people think of the result.”

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The draft Master Plan includes an inclusive fenced-play space with a bus/transport theme suitable for all ages and abilities, new toilets/ amenities, accessible BBQs, shelters, seating areas, and an upgrade to the existing pathways to improve shared cycling and walking experience.

It also features new multi-purpose sports courts with seating and drinking fountains, a designated fenced dog park for small and large dogs with dog agility equipment, drinking stations and seating, formalised car parking at the north side of the park to increase car parking capacity and remove the car parking within the centre of the park, and improved drainage and food resilient designs.

NSW/ACT (PLA ACT/ NSW) following its annual conference held in Lismore in 2022. It is a pro-bono (cost-free) initiative with many member organisations and consultants donating their time and expertise to develop the plan.

“Lismore City Council is very grateful for the care, time, and dedication each project team member has contributed to the Wade Park Masterplan,” Mayor Krieg said.

“A special thanks go to PLA NSW/ACT, CONTEXT Landscape Architecture, Cred Consulting, Peak Water Consulting, Armsign and Lark Industries for their work to date on this important community project.”

Parks and Leisure Australia NSW/ACT to make it more resilient to extreme weather events.”

“We’d like to see more government funding allocated to projects like this, for parks and sport and leisure infrastructure to better withstand the impacts of a changing climate.”

With a brief to create an ‘all-inclusive park’, CONTEXT Senior Associate, Baz Richards said the draft Masterplan was developed to provide a space for all members of the community to come together, regardless of background, age or ability.

Submissions are now open on Council’s Your Say site that can be found via www.lismore. nsw.gov.au. Submissions close on Friday, 20

Mayor Krieg said the plan identifes individual stages for the park upgrades to be completed when grant funding becomes available.

The Wade Park Masterplan is the result of a legacy project instigated by Parks and Leisure Australia

Vice President Simon James said: “Our members understand the importance of high-quality parks and open spaces to the health, well-being and recovery of the Lismore community. For us, the Wade Park Master Plan is a fantastic example of this while also planning

“Following extensive site surveys, detailed reviews of local planning policy, design guidelines and community consultation, our proposed framework has been tailored to the area’s unique topography and local community needs. A stepped approach, each intervention will serve to bolster the park’s resilience to future weather events, and serve all users for years to come,” he said.