The newly upgraded Turnock Park in Chinderah is now open and ready for the community to enjoy.
The park upgrade has been designed to be both flood-resilient and accessible, helping to future-proof this much-loved space while creating safer, more welcoming facilities for all ages and abilities.
Funded through a $15.5 million package from the Australian and NSW governments, the improvements include a new themed playground, refurbished picnic areas, accessible public toilets and car park upgrades – all built to better withstand flooding and support community recovery.
Manager Parks and Active Communities, Murray Smith, said the works directly respond to community feedback received after the 2022 floods.
"It's great to see these parks brought back to life with exciting new features that are not only fun and functional, but built with future floods in mind," Mr Smith said.
"Turnock Park now has a bright new play space, improved access from Chinderah Bay Drive and upgraded amenities. Just up the road, John Oxley Park is nearing completion, with a new picnic area and accessible toilet block offering views of the river."
The Turnock Park project is part of a broader program of works Council has delivered over the past 6 months, including:
- Vic Bianchetti Sports Field, Uki – new sports amenities building and car park
- Crabbes Creek Community Hall – hall improvements and a new accessible public toilet
- Black Rocks Sports Field – car park upgrade and pathways
- Cudgen Foreshore Park – car park upgrade, pathways and park furniture
- Barrie Smith Fields – upgraded change rooms and grandstand
- Bilambil Sports Complex West – car park upgrade and clubhouse upgrade
- Bilambil Sports Complex East – car park upgrade
- Brian Breckenridge Clubhouse – clubhouse upgrade
- Murwillumbah Civic Centre – car park and entrance upgrade
These upgrades reflect Council's commitment to building stronger, more resilient public spaces that support active lifestyles and bring people together.
This upgrade is part of a $15.5 million funding package from the Australian and NSW governments, Community Assets Program, aimed at restoring and improving flood-impacted community assets across the region.
