Barclay Street Recreation Precinct Upgrades

Project value$3,074,000
Project scheduleCompleted

The design and construction of an all-inclusive play space, skate park, site access and park at Barclay Street recreational precinct, Eden.

Barclay Street Recreation Precinct

Project Summary/Background

A master plan for the Barclay Street sportsground was endorsed by Council in August 2020. The masterplan identified the opportunity to develop a multi-functional recreation precinct at the Barclay Street sportsground including an all-inclusive play space and skatepark.

This project includes the design and construction of:

an all-inclusive play space including accessible play equipment (zip line, carousel, basket swing and accessible ship)
a skate park
an access road and car park, and
parkland.

Purpose

Council is committed to providing safe and accessible recreational infrastructure and opportunities for the community.

The new multi-functional recreation precinct will be a social place for the community, increasing social cohesion.

Recreational activities have direct benefits in improving physical health and wellbeing, such as increased life expectancy, reduced risk for heart disease and improved mental health.

Recreational infrastructure has great potential to attract new residents to the area, especially young families, combatting some of the challenges faced by an ageing population.

Funding

Total project funding: $3,074,000

Department of Regional NSW, Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund contribution: $450,000 (access improvements and carpark upgrades). Additional funding secured to complete full scope of works $534,000
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, Community Development Program contribution: $400,000 (play space)
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, Building Better Regions Fund contribution: $375,000 (skate park)
Department of Regional NSW, Stronger Country Communities Fund contribution: $300,000 (skate park)
NSW Department of Planning and Environment, Everyone Can Play Program contribution: $300,000 (play & skate connecting areas and parkland facilties)
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, funded by the Australian Government: $715,000 (connecting areas and parkland facilities)

Connection to Council's Community Strategic Plan

This project aligns with Bega Valley Shire Council Community Strategic Plan 2040 through Outcome 1; Goal 2; Strategy 4.

Goal 2: We are an active, healthy community with access to good quality recreation and sporting facilities, and medical health care.
Strategy 4: Collaborate with partners to provide facilities, activities and services that encourage more people to have active and healthy lifestyles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What zone will be constructed first?

Construction of playground zone will commence on Monday 10 July 2023.

From Monday 21 August 2023, a specialised skate park contractor will also be on site for the construction of the new skate park. To ensure safety for all our contractors and minimise disruptions to public access, the car park, access road, and memorial spaces will be completed once the skate park contractors have completed their works.

What is an all-inclusive play space?

Inclusive play spaces are easy to access, easy to move around, provide a range of play options and challenges, and have appropriate facilities in a comfortable environment. Inclusive play spaces encourage everyone to stay as long as they choose.

A play space is more than just equipment. It is the entire setting used and enjoyed as part of the play experience.

Who designed the skate park?

Darren White of Base Plate in Victoria provided the design. Darren has been part of the skating community for over 30 years and has been involved in over 500 skate park designs here in Australia and overseas.

How long will the current skate park be out of action?

Demolition of the skate park will commence from the Monday 10 July and construction of the new skate park is expected to be complete by late-October 2023.