POLL: What's the best location for the splash park? You decide
CONSULTATION OPEN
A decision about the preferred location of the much-anticipated Port Douglas splash park is inching ever so closer with consultation about the project now in the hands of local residents.
A short time ago Douglas Shire Council confirmed the public has two ideal locations to consider: either Jalunbu Park, behind Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club, or Reynolds Park on Davidson Street.
Council said its “working towards delivering the project in 2024” and that it will work heavily throughout the month to collect public feedback regarding the preferred location.
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VOTE NOW:
Newsport is interested in knowing your thoughts about the Port Douglas Aquatic precinct.
Through upcoming community engagement activations on February 18+19 Council wants to gauge public feedback about the following:
- As mentioned, the preferred location of the splash park
- The look and feel of the splash park, and the level of support for a public swimming facility in Port Douglas
- Whether local residents want a 50 metre lap pool, or free form lagoon.
Those that cannot attend the come and play activities at Jalunbu Park or the family movie night at Reynolds Park on February 18 or the Port Douglas markets the following day can still provide feedback via a survey which will be available from February 17.
“We are investigating building an aquatic precinct at one of these locations so we would like the community to tell us their top choice and what features they would like to see,” Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said about the concept.
“Council will use this information to create a nature-based design and build a zero-depth water play area that reflects our beautiful natural environment and is suitable for a world-class tourism town.
“We will also be asking the community whether they believe a second public swimming pool is needed and providing further details about anticipated financial impacts on Council’s budgets.
“Already more than 300 people have registered their interest via Council’s website which is fantastic to see.”
For more information: douglas.qld.gov.au/have-your-say-port-douglas-aquatic-precinct-location/
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