Have your say on Old Bar Park draft master plan

Published on 22 April 2024

MidCoast Council is seeking community feedback on a draft Old Bar Park master plan that aims to improve the safety, visual amenity and usability of the space.

The plan was developed using community feedback from stage one of the Old Bar Park master plan engagement from August to October last year.

During the initial consultation, Council heard from a wide range of community members including 334 people at pop-ups, 554 local children from Old Bar public and preschool, 231 survey responses and seven stakeholder meetings with local community groups about what they wanted in the Old Bar Park master plan.

Based on this community feedback, the plan includes an upgraded skatepark and pump track, a range of sporting upgrades, a fenced off-leash dog park, an amphitheatre, more natural shade, a shared path with solar lights and a public art trail, walking tracks, an accessible viewing platform, and an area for a war memorial.

“The Old Bar Park master plan has been designed using community feedback to make sure the space meets the needs of the community as much as possible into the future,” said Manager of Strategy and Projects, Amanda Hatton.

The road layout and parking have been amended to improve access to the park and surrounding areas, as well as improve the safety, stormwater management and usability of the park.

Projects in the plan will be funded by future grants which can be applied for by both Council and community groups.

Take a look at the draft masterplan and have your say before 4.30pm Sunday 27 May at www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/old-bar-park-master-plan