A concept plan to improve Nambucca Heads' iconic V-Wall is now on public exhibition and you are invited to have a look and share your thoughts.
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"The Nambucca Heads V-wall is a tourism jewel for our region and I am very much looking forward to it being refreshed through $472,000 funding from the New South Wales Government," the mayor, Rhonda Hoban, said.
"Major improvements to the V-wall area's infrastructure and assets are proposed, including a reconfiguration of the carpark, improving open spaces, lighting and connectivity to pedestrian and cycle paths.
"We also plan create some fresh new spaces including a small performance space as well as the use of art and storytelling to communicate the V-wall's unique cultural heritage and sense of place."
The V-wall concept design builds on recommendations in the Nambucca River Master Plan which the community provided feedback on in 2009.
Importantly the concept design suggests a reconfiguration of the existing carpark to deliver a net increase in the number of vehicle spaces, not a decrease whilst also providing about 700m2 of new open space.
It is estimated an additional 33 car parking spaces can be created plus dedicated disabled parking spaces and six recreational vehicle parking spaces.
The project is fully-funded by the State Government grant under Round 2 of the Government's Stronger Country Community Fund.
It will build on recent work to maintain key infrastructure in Nambucca Heads including rebuilding the ANZAC Park to Gordon Park jetty walk, upgrading public amenities at Bellwood and Gordon Parks, improvements to facilities at Stuart Island plus the playground at Bellwood Park and installing solar light bollards along the V-wall footpaths.
Submissions must be made in writing by 4pm on August 22. Hard-copies of the draft plan are displayed at the Nambucca Heads Library, Macksville Library and in Council's Macksville administration building. It is also available on Council's website at https://nambucca.nsw.gov.au/cp_themes/default/page.asp?p=DOC-HVE-41-35-06
Please address submissions to the General Manager, Nambucca Shire Council, PO Box 177, Macksville, 2447.
