The public will soon have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the redevelopment of Cameron Park.
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Dubbo Regional Council plans to spend $3 million restoring the park to its former glory.
In a report to council on its restoration, manager horticultural services Ian McAlister said Cameron Park had the typical ingredients of a ‘second wave’ Victorian ear park, with its formal layout and wide paths. The retention and enhancement of its Victorian character will be an important part of the redevelopment.
*Stage one: This stage is focused on the development of a community space that is both inviting and accessible.
*Stage two: This will focus on the development of a strong formal avenue through the park.
*Stage three: The existing playground that is located on the northern end of the park will be removed. A new regional quality playground will be installed.
*Stage four: The fourth stage will involve the development of avenues that provide strong linkages from the park through to Warne Street.
*Stage five: This stage will focus on the ‘Sunken Garden’. Improvements will also be made to the seating area and the stage area will be developed.
*Stage six: The existing suspension bridge area that links Cameron Park to Pioneer Park on the western side of the Bell River will be improved.
*Stage seven: Bell Park will be revamped to accommodate RV parking in an effort to improve economic activity in the CBD.
“As this project can easily be staged it would be proposed that the reinvigoration of Cameron Park would proceed as funding was made available, either through identified works programs or through the acquisition of grants and other non-rate revenue funding streams,” Mr McAlister said.
Council has allocated $292,000 towards the removal and replacement of amenity buildings in the park. An additional $280,000 from the Strong Communities Major Projects Fund will also be spent on Cameron Park.
The Cameron Park Draft Master Plan will go on exhibition for the public to provide feedback. A new plan will then be developed based on the views of the community.