DRAFT Master Plan - Gogeldrie Weir Recreation Reserve

In August 2020, the community told Council how much families and friends enjoy visiting Gogeldrie Weir for day visits. Council also heard what you would like added or changed to make your experience at the Weir even better. Council has taken on board this feedback and now presents a draft recreation area master plan for your consideration and comment. It would be great to hear back from you before we lock in the final plans and budget.

The broad design principles used to guide the preparation of the DRAFT Master Plan included:

1. Clearly defined access to the recreation reserve with appropriate signage and car parking.
2. Unrestricted public access to the weir structure and recreation reserve.
3. Continuous public access along the entire river frontage – both above and below the Weir.
4. A welcoming and fun space for visitors, including suitable play activities for children as well as safe boat launching and fish cleaning facilities.
5. Retained access to the weir structure for WaterNSW.
6. Removal of perimeter fencing in the recreation reserve and provision of a diverse range of recreation facilities to enhance general community use of the reserve.
7. Provision of separate toilet facilities for the public reserve area.
8. Provision of interpretive signage for the Weir and local cultural heritage.

If this concept as presented was to be adopted, it could cost up to $3M depending on community feedback. The proposed funding strategy would be a mix of Council, partner agencies and grant funding and may have to be staged.

Your feedback will assist Council to understand residents’ priorities in the short, medium and long-term.

Thanks very much for your valuable input on this very important asset!