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What will happen next?
What changes have been made based on community feedback?
Where are the new plans?
Is the new Masterplan funded for construction?
Why is Council still talking to us about the Masterplan and not just getting on with the work?
Is the caravan park included in the Horseshoe Bay Reserve Masterplan

    What will happen next?

    Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2018 and 2019 community workshops, online surveys and onsite walking tours. Your feedback has informed the Draft designs which were presented to Council on 20 August 2019. 

    Council resolved to place these plans on public exhibition for a period of 14 days for further community input. 

    Once submissions are closed, the Masterplan will be finalised and will go to the 17 September Council meeting for adoption.  
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    What changes have been made based on community feedback?

    The Draft Masterplan 2019 is significantly different to the original 2014 Masteplan. This is based on significant feedback from community over a number of years on the original Masterplan. In 2018 Council undertook a detailed engagement process through community workshops, online surveys and feedback and through onsite walking tours. Initial concept designs were discussed and community were provided with the opportunity to have their say. 

    The Draft Masterplan designs are now on public exhibition and community feedback has informed this draft and specific items raised by community have been included such as the following: 

      • Relocation of bins and barbeque facilities for improved presentation
      • Reconfiguration of the parking and footpaths leading to the surf club
      • Relocation of footpaths associated with the playground, including better connection back to the town centre
      • Addition of a location for a future public toilet adjacent to the playground

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    Where are the new plans?

    The Draft Masterplan which is on exhibition until 6 September 2019 can be located HERE

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    Is the new Masterplan funded for construction?

    Funding has already been secured for the new playground (with help from community) and the shelter. Council has also received funding for the Monument Point walkway. The new Masterplan for the reserve will require funding to be secured through grants and Council's operational budget. 

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    Why is Council still talking to us about the Masterplan and not just getting on with the work?

    In 2014 Council adopted the currentMasterplan 2014 and since that time there has been ongoing community feedback into this plan.

    In May 2018, Council held a Community Catch-Up in South West Rocks.At the Catch-Up we heard from the community that the natural beauty, the beaches and associated lifestyle and community spirit are highly valued and that delivery of the Master Plan was very important.

    Following the Catch-Up, we made the adopted Master Plan available for public comment. After receiving community feedback, Council decided to further review the Master Plan to ensure it meets the contemporary needs of the community.

    We have implemented items from the existing Masterplan including the playground, shelter and funding for the Monument Point Walkway (to be built in 2019)

    A new Draft Masterplan is currently on exhibition with feedback closing 6 September. The plan can be accessed HERE


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    Is the caravan park included in the Horseshoe Bay Reserve Masterplan

    No. The caravan park was included in the 2014 Masterplan. The proposed new Masterplan will only be dealing with the public reserve spaces. the Holiday Park/Caravan Park will be reviewed along with the other 4 holidays parks in the Shire. Community will be invited to have their say once that review commences. 

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