THE installation of security cameras and LED lighting in the town clock area of Bowraville was among the possible projects put to Bowraville and South Arm residents at a community drop-in session at Grants Hall on Saturday.
The proposed security measures were among updates on several projects being considered, subject to funding.
Nambucca Valley Deputy Mayor Susan Jenvey was among the councillors who attended the session, which also discussed ideas for improving the town’s central intersection, and locations for a potential splash pad in the Hennessey Tape Recreation area.
“I really enjoyed catching up with the community on Saturday where a broad range of views was shared on some key projects to revitalise Bowraville,” she said.
“Council staff updated the community on the staged implementation of the Bowraville Masterplan and Design Report and I heard some great ideas from the community on potential improvements for the intersection of High and Belmore streets.”
Ideas for the central intersection included adding a pedestrian crossing to make it more like a town square, and installing plants for shade.
“All of our community member’s ideas were excellent and they’ll be considered at a future Council meeting,” she said.
“It was great to hear a splash pad would be highly welcomed in Bowraville, should Council be able to secure funding.
“There are three potential sites Council has put forward for the splash pad, and there’s still time for residents to give their feedback by taking an online survey before 12 October.”
Council staff outlined their focus on implementing Precinct 1 of the Bowraville Masterplan and Design Report using the $225,000 in funding allocated by the council.
Precinct 1 is located in the High Street median strip, opposite Nambucca Valley Phoenix. Improvements include adding shade trees, street furniture and a meandering pathway.
The three splash pad sites under consideration are:
- Hennessey Tape Recreation Area site 1: Located adjacent to the intersection of Coronation Street and road to Bowra Sports Hub, this site is central and has good exposure and surveillance. The site would benefit from being built up by approximately 1-2 metres first, before a potential splash pad of about the same size as the one at
Bellwood Park was built.
- Hennessey Tape Recreation Area site 2: Located adjacent to Coronation Street, Bowraville, on the southern side of the road, this proposed site is central and it too has good exposure and surveillance. Any splash pad here would require fencing due to its proximity to the road and golf course.
- Hennessey Tape Recreation Area site 3: Located near existing picnic shelters, bicycle facilities and the playground, site 3 provides a well-connected site to the park’s other recreational activities. It is located away from roads, however site surveillance is poorer than sites 1 or 2. The land is also subject to an Aboriginal land claim, which would require additional permissions over its use and may require compensation.
Residents can have their say by visiting the council’s website at nambucca.nsw.gov.au/Community/Get-Involved/Bowraville-Masterplan-implementation-andprojects
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