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Work has just started on the foreshore of Terranora Creek to improve access for the community and ensure the public parklands are safe and inclusive for everyone.
The works, adjacent to Wyuna Road at Tweed Heads West, have been funded through a $400,000 grant from the NSW government. They include removing old and unsafe structures from public land and building rockwalls to prevent erosion of the foreshore.
This part of the foreshore includes unapproved structures on public land that have been built by nearby residents. Some of these are broken and dilapidated and are a risk to the safety of people using the area.
Naomi Searle, Director Sustainable Communities and Environment for Tweed Shire Council, says it's important that places like Terranora Foreshore are able to be accessed by all residents.
"Ensuring that parklands are safe, usable and inclusive is especially important in foreshore areas," Ms Searle said.
"As well as removing unapproved structures, our teams are installing rockwalls so erosion is prevented and the public can safely enjoy this beautiful part of Tweed's waterways.
"The improvements also include 2 new sets of stairs and a pelican perch for local sea birds," she said.
Consultation with residents of Wyuna Road with homes backing onto the parkland included doorknocking, letter box drops, online feedback, Councillor workshops, one-on-one meetings and private correspondence. In addition, there was public exhibition outlining the planned works, a media release and a Tweed Link article published on the proposed plans.
All planned works have been assessed through the EP&A Act 1979 Part 5 process and are deemed to be consistent with best practice and policy for waterways, particularly as required by NSW Department of Fisheries.
Construction is expected to take approximately 8 weeks between the hours of 7am and 5pm during weekdays and some Saturdays between 7am and 1pm. Access to the park will be limited during the works.
