Should we add a cafe in Horseshoe Bay?

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Horseshoe Bay Revitalisation: Community Hub

As the next phase in the delivery of the 2019 Horseshoe Bay Masterplan, Kempsey Shire Council is currently developing designs for the Community Hub at Horseshoe Bay and is seeking community input on the design.

We are asking for your thoughts on the size of the proposed Community Hub and whether it should include a café.

For information on the progress of all projects related to the Horseshoe Bay Master Plan and revitalisation, visit our project page.

How does the Community Hub fit in with the Master Plan?

One of the biggest issues identified by the community in the master planning stage was the need for an upgraded kiosk and amenities.

A key component of the 2019 Horseshoe Bay Master Plan was to relocate the existing amenities and kiosk into a combined Community Hub.

The community hub development is not yet funded, however detailed designs are being developed.

Through this design process, Council has determined the preferred location for the Community Hub and also identified an opportunity for a new accessible café and community events space in addition to the new amenities and kiosk already contemplated in the Master Plan.

Should we add a cafe and event space?

The café has the potential to create a new destination for South West Rocks.

As the café was not specifically identified in the Master plan, Council would like to seek community feedback on the idea of locating a café at Horseshoe Bay.

The diagram below presents the concept with and without the café and event space.

How can you get more information?

If the café and event space is added there are options as to how large it might be.

Details on these options and other considerations are outlined in the storyboards linked on the right.

How can you have your say?

Tell us what you think!

We have published this information now in order to encourage public participation in decision-making.

The community is encouraged to provide feedback to let us know whether we’ve got the strategy right or if there is anything missing.

Submissions can be made before 4pm Friday 31 March by the following methods:

1. Fill out our short survey.

2. Make a written submission addressed to:

General Manager
Kempsey Shire Council
PO Box 3078
West Kempsey 2440

What happens next?

At the end of the public engagement period, Council will review the submissions and the information received will be used to inform concept designs for grant applications.

A summary of feedback and responses will be provided on this page.

Horseshoe Bay Revitalisation: Community Hub

As the next phase in the delivery of the 2019 Horseshoe Bay Masterplan, Kempsey Shire Council is currently developing designs for the Community Hub at Horseshoe Bay and is seeking community input on the design.

We are asking for your thoughts on the size of the proposed Community Hub and whether it should include a café.

For information on the progress of all projects related to the Horseshoe Bay Master Plan and revitalisation, visit our project page.

How does the Community Hub fit in with the Master Plan?

One of the biggest issues identified by the community in the master planning stage was the need for an upgraded kiosk and amenities.

A key component of the 2019 Horseshoe Bay Master Plan was to relocate the existing amenities and kiosk into a combined Community Hub.

The community hub development is not yet funded, however detailed designs are being developed.

Through this design process, Council has determined the preferred location for the Community Hub and also identified an opportunity for a new accessible café and community events space in addition to the new amenities and kiosk already contemplated in the Master Plan.

Should we add a cafe and event space?

The café has the potential to create a new destination for South West Rocks.

As the café was not specifically identified in the Master plan, Council would like to seek community feedback on the idea of locating a café at Horseshoe Bay.

The diagram below presents the concept with and without the café and event space.

How can you get more information?

If the café and event space is added there are options as to how large it might be.

Details on these options and other considerations are outlined in the storyboards linked on the right.

How can you have your say?

Tell us what you think!

We have published this information now in order to encourage public participation in decision-making.

The community is encouraged to provide feedback to let us know whether we’ve got the strategy right or if there is anything missing.

Submissions can be made before 4pm Friday 31 March by the following methods:

1. Fill out our short survey.

2. Make a written submission addressed to:

General Manager
Kempsey Shire Council
PO Box 3078
West Kempsey 2440

What happens next?

At the end of the public engagement period, Council will review the submissions and the information received will be used to inform concept designs for grant applications.

A summary of feedback and responses will be provided on this page.

  • 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.

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