New sporting amenities, an area for skating, and a larger playground are among the key features of a proposed plan to revamp a Port Kembla park.
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The draft King George V Park recreation master plan will go before Wollongong City Council at the next ordinary meeting on Monday, February 1, with the recommendation that councillors endorse the plan to go on public exhibition.
A report to council says the existing Port Kembla Cricket clubhouse, located in the middle of the park, is ageing, and does not provide gender equitable or accessible facilities.
The report also notes the park's playground is well-used, but mostly caters for younger children and lacks such amenities as shade structures and water refill stations.
The draft master plan proposes new, multipurpose sporting amenities with gender equitable change rooms, a canteen, a club room, new public toilets, and storage for both cricket and football.
The plan also outlines an expansion of the playground to cater for a broader range of age groups, with "adventure and nature play opportunities" such as large slides down the hill.
Should the plan go ahead, a new skate facility would be built between the existing playground and senior cricket oval.
There would also be new picnic facilities - such as shelters, seating and barbecues - particularly in the areas around the playground and basketball court.
Other aspects of the plan include outdoor fitness equipment, an art trail, new paths, resealing of the basketball court, and improvements to the Port Kembla pool forecourt and car park.
The draft plan was developed after a period of community engagement last year.
Feedback included the need to integrate Aboriginal culture and history into the park, improved and increased amenities, more paths, more trees and shade, improved clubhouse amenities, and improved safety by way of such features as better lighting and a pedestrian crossing from the park to the beach.
If the council endorses the plan for public exhibition, it is expected to go out for comment for one month from February 5.
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
