Crescent Head Foreshore Project
The home for all engagement information on the Crescent Head Foreshore Project and Community Advisory Group.
Latest Update
After consulting the Crescent Head Advisory Group and the community in November-December 2024 and throughout early 2025, Council has now developed updated Concept Plans for Crescent Head’s Foreshore and Willow Street precincts.
The updated Concept Plans include exciting upgrades such as new nature-based playgrounds, a skate and scooter park, shaded picnic areas, and improved beach and creek access. Community feedback has been heard, with the retention of foreshore car parking reflected in the design, as well as the extended carpark option for community consideration.
The plans provide for markets, improved pedestrian circulation, and stronger connections between key areas like Willow Street, Main Street, and Little Nobby promoting all round improved safety.
Council would like to extend the invite again to community to share your feedback on these revised designs to help shape the final design outcomes. To have your say please complete the survey below or attend one of our upcoming face to face engagement sessions:
Crescent Head Foreshore Pop-Up
Date: Tuesday 20 May 2025
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Location: Crescent Head Foreshore
Crescent Head Foreshore Pop-Up
Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Crescent Head Foreshore
Crescent Head Community Briefing
Date: Thursday 22 May 2025
Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Location: Crescent Head Community Hall, Baker Drive, Crescent Head
These sessions are a great way to gain all the information in person and have a friendly chat about the project. We are looking forward to your feedback. Thank you!
Overview
On this page you will find the latest updates, news and progress on the Crescent Head Foreshore Project as well as information from the Community Advisory Group (CAG).
Background
Crescent Head has a long history of foreshore planning, with many diverse community perspectives contributing to the process over time. Since July 2024, a dedicated Advisory Group of 13 community members has been working collaboratively and with Council to discuss and plan improvements for the foreshore and Willow Street community spaces. The group has engaged in lively, yet respectful conversations, striving to understand differing perspectives and make thoughtful concessions to ensure a collaborative approach. Their focus has been on identifying the best possible outcome for the community and all users of these spaces.
Submissions
Formal submissions, along with details on how to make an appropriate submission, can be found below. Submissions can also be emailed to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au, handed in at Customer Service, or mailed to:
The General Manager
Kempsey Shire Council
PO Box 3078
West Kempsey NSW 2440
Once the plan is further refined, it will be shared for additional community feedback before being recommended to Council for final adoption.
For more information on previous steps in this project please view the key documents provided on this page.
