Kingsford Smith Reserve

Council is considering submissions received during the public exhibition period of the Draft Kingsford Smith Reserve Master Plan and will present the results at a future Council meeting.

The Draft Master Plan outlines a long-term vision for Kingsford Smith Reserve, which consists of Kingsford Smith Park, Commemoration Park, and Missingham Park.

Council has received funding of $3.6 million for the first stage of works as part of an election commitment from The Hon. Ben Franklin and the NSW Office of Sport. This investment is specifically to upgrade certain sporting facilities in Kingsford Smith Park including lighting, rugby league amenities, netball facilities, playing surfaces, and carparking.

Future stages of work identified in the Draft Master Plan are currently unfunded. However when the plan is finalised it will support Council to work with community groups and government to attract additional funding for other projects identified.

The Draft Master Plan was developed in consultation with the community, explained Ballina Shire Council’s Manager of Strategic Planning, Tara McGready.

“We engaged with stakeholders from sporting, environmental and recreation groups, as well as adjoining residents and the wider community,” said Ms McGready.

“The final master plan will not only be an important tool to guide future planning – it will help Council to secure the funding and resources we need to bring future stages of this vision to life.”

For more information visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/ Kingsford-Smith-Reserve-Master-Plan

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