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Council to adopt Gregson Park Masterplan

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City of Newcastle is expected to adopt a detailed Masterplan for Hamilton’s historic Gregson Park this week.

Councillors will vote on the proposal at Tuesday’s meeting on 23 November.

City of Newcastle acting director city wide services Lynn Duffy said community feedback was integral in the development of the new Masterplan.

“We know residents value Gregson Park’s rich history and what it offers as a recreational space,” she stated.

“It’s why this Masterplan was developed with the community in mind.

“In 2020, we asked people to share their aspirations, memories from the past and what they wanted to see at Gregson Park in the future.

“This consultation informed a draft Masterplan that was placed on public exhibition with the opportunity to provide further feedback.

“The Masterplan will ensure we respect the heritage significance of Gregson Park through the retention and enhancement of the existing historical elements, as well as incorporate indigenous culture into future improvements.”

City of Newcastle is anticipated to invest $8 million into Gregson Park over the next decade by implementing short and long-term priorities included in the Masterplan.

“During the six-week public exhibition period, council heard the community supports the provision of activities for all ages, including the retention of the tennis courts and addition of fitness equipment, basketball half court and a bat ball wall,” Ms Duffy said.

“The draft Masterplan was further refined in response to residents’ feedback, which saw the addition of bike racks and bubblers, re-orientation of the basketball half court, relocation of the bat ball wall and improved seating configuration in the south-western corner of the park.

“The tennis clubhouse will also be retained, noting that a Tennis Strategy will be developed to provide further insight into tennis facilities across Newcastle.”

Amendments to the Heritage Places Plan of Management will also be considered by councillors at Tuesday’s council meeting to ensure the intent and vision of the Gregson Park Masterplan can be realised.

Short-term priorities earmarked include the new larger play space, basketball half court and bat ball wall, realigned paths, plantings, community shelter, enhanced park entries and upgraded amenities with disabled access and facilities.

Long-term goals include further tree planting, new accessible pathway, potential new kiosk, community gardens and the addition of a stormwater retention tank underneath the former bowling green.

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