Horseshoe Bay Reserve revitalisation

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For updated information on the Horseshoe Bay Reserve revitalisation please see the following pages:

Horsehoe Bay Reserve Reviltalisation plan

Have your say on the Horseshoe Bay Reserve cafe space


Please note that the Caravan Park has been removed from the study area and will be managed under a separate Plan of Management

Horseshoe Bay Reserve one step closer to a stunning new look

The South West Rocks community will soon have a detailed vision of the future as design works have begun for next stage of upgrades to Horseshoe Bay Reserve. Kempsey Shire Council has engaged a designer to draw up plans for the revitalised Horseshoe Bay Reserve following extensive community and stakeholder engagement on the Horseshoe Bay Master Plan.

Residents provided extensive input into the proposed upgrades for the reserve at Council workshops held between 2018 and 2019. The natural beauty, beaches and community spirit were highlighted and were guiding factors in developing the Master Plan.

Improving pedestrian links around the foreshore area and to the town centre and open spaces were also seen as important by residents and influenced decision making.

What is the Horseshoe Bay Reserve Master Plan?

The Masterplan is about making the connection between buildings, social settings, and their surrounding environments. The Master Plan will provide Council, business, government stakeholders and the community the opportunity to consider a range of issues affecting the Horseshoe Bay Reserve such as infrastructure and recreational spaces usage now and into the future.

What has been happening?

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

Throughout 2018 and 2019 further community engagement and Community Catch Ups were conducted and Plummer and Smith Consultants were engaged to develop a Draft Master Plan 2019 for the reserve. This Master Plan was adopted by Council in September 2019.

Where are we up to now?

Civille Consultants have been engaged to develop the technical drawings for the Horseshoe Bay Reserve Master Plan. These are due for completion in late 2022.

Horseshoe Bay Reserve one step closer to a stunning new look

The South West Rocks community will soon have a detailed vision of the future as design works have begun for next stage of upgrades to Horseshoe Bay Reserve. Kempsey Shire Council has engaged a designer to draw up plans for the revitalised Horseshoe Bay Reserve following extensive community and stakeholder engagement on the Horseshoe Bay Master Plan.

Residents provided extensive input into the proposed upgrades for the reserve at Council workshops held between 2018 and 2019. The natural beauty, beaches and community spirit were highlighted and were guiding factors in developing the Master Plan.

Improving pedestrian links around the foreshore area and to the town centre and open spaces were also seen as important by residents and influenced decision making.

What is the Horseshoe Bay Reserve Master Plan?

The Masterplan is about making the connection between buildings, social settings, and their surrounding environments. The Master Plan will provide Council, business, government stakeholders and the community the opportunity to consider a range of issues affecting the Horseshoe Bay Reserve such as infrastructure and recreational spaces usage now and into the future.

What has been happening?

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

Throughout 2018 and 2019 further community engagement and Community Catch Ups were conducted and Plummer and Smith Consultants were engaged to develop a Draft Master Plan 2019 for the reserve. This Master Plan was adopted by Council in September 2019.

Where are we up to now?

Civille Consultants have been engaged to develop the technical drawings for the Horseshoe Bay Reserve Master Plan. These are due for completion in late 2022.

  • Should we add a café and events space to the new kiosk on the Horseshoe Bay foreshore?

    In 2019 Kempsey Shire Council adopted the Horseshoe Bay Master Plan. 

    We have worked on the designs for the next stages of delivery including the new Community Hub area. 

    This will replace the existing separate kiosk and toilets with a single building providing both services. 

    We are now seeking community input on the design. 

    Council has identified an opportunity for a new accessible café and community events space to be included in the Hub in addition to the Amenities and Kiosk - Option B - below.

    For updated information on the Horseshoe Bay Reserve revitalisation please see the following pages:

    Horsehoe Bay Reserve Reviltalisation plan

    Have your say on the Horseshoe Bay Reserve cafe space
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    Public Exhibition Submission

    Over the last 9 months Council has undertaken extensive community engagement to inform the draft masterplan. On 20 August 2019 Council resolved to place the Draft Horseshoe Bay Reserve Masterplan on Public Exhibition for 14 days.  Please use this tab to provide your submission to inform the final plans that will be presented at the 17 September 2019 Council meeting. 

    Please note: Submissions and petitions are public information and may be made public. If you wish to have information in your submission suppressed you will need to request this in writing 

    For updated information on the Horseshoe Bay Reserve revitalisation please see the following pages:

    Horsehoe Bay Reserve Reviltalisation plan

    Have your say on the Horseshoe Bay Reserve cafe space
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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Horseshoe Bay Reserve Masterplan

    Thanks for your interest in this important project!

    Kempsey Shire Council is reviewing refreshing the Horseshoe Bay Reserve Masterplan, which is a long term strategic planning document to guide the overall vision and use of this beautiful space.

    Community feedback on the current Masterplan (adopted in 2014) and from the engagement workshop and online survey held in December 2018 has been collated and is available is the document library for your review 

    Draft designs forthe Horseshoe Bay Reserve Masterplan are now available in the document library and will be the basis of the following survey questions. 

    We welcome your feedback in this process. 

    Surveys close on 6 May 2019. Information will be used to inform the final designs which will go to Council, and then on to public exhibition for further community input. 

    This survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete and needs to be done in one sitting. Please note that any question marked with a * requires a response 

    For updated information on the Horseshoe Bay Reserve revitalisation please see the following pages:

    Horsehoe Bay Reserve Reviltalisation plan

    Have your say on the Horseshoe Bay Reserve cafe space
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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Community Workshop RSVP

    Welcome! 

    Council will be facilitating a second community workshop from 5:30pm - 8:30pm on Thursday 4 April at South West Rocks Country Club, providing an opportunity for the community to have a say on detailed draft designs that were generated based on community feedback over the last year and at the community workshop held in December 2018.

    Architect Dan Plummer will present to the community the concept designs, allowing time for questions before we break into table discussions to gather your input. 

    All are welcome to attend. Please note that RSVPs are required for planning purposes and may be limited depending on venue capacity. 

    Please complete an RSVP for each person attending. 

    Thank you :)

    For updated information on the Horseshoe Bay Reserve revitalisation please see the following pages:

    Horsehoe Bay Reserve Reviltalisation plan

    Have your say on the Horseshoe Bay Reserve cafe space
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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Walking Tour Discussions for the Masterplan RSVP

    Welcome! 

    Council will be facilitating 3 x 30 minute Walking tour discussions on 5 April at the Horsehoe Bay Reserve (weather dependant) providing an opportunity for the community to walk through the site, hear about the plans and have a say on the detailed draft designs that were generated based on community feedback over the last year and at the community workshop held in December 2018.


    For updated information on the Horseshoe Bay Reserve revitalisation please see the following pages:

    Horsehoe Bay Reserve Reviltalisation plan

    Have your say on the Horseshoe Bay Reserve cafe space
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