Gloucester District Park improvements

Published on 03 April 2023

MidCoast Council will soon undertake a number of repairs and amenity upgrades in Gloucester District Park.

Council has obtained funding from the NSW Government to repair or replace picnic shelters, park benches and pathways, and undertake minor improvements.

“As a priority, we will repair damaged areas of the pathway to ensure accessibility for all park users,” said Manager Strategy and Projects, Amanda Hatton.

Council has liaised with the neighbourhood centre to undertake repairs in the Aboriginal cultural area, Minimbah Park.

This funding also provides the opportunity to revitalise a section of the park known as Farley Gates, on Boundary Street.

“In response to a proposal from community members, we are planning to use these State Government funds to install an electric barbecue at Farley Gates. We may also be able to provide seating for children and an asphalt game, such as snakes and ladders,” said Ms Hatton.

Farley Gates already has sizable picnic shelters which are ideal for large family or group gatherings. 

This will be a restful space where groups of friends or families can get together, enjoy a picnic or barbecue and play a board game.

Keep up to date on the project’s progress at https://haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/sporting-grounds-upgrade-program.

In addition to the above project, the playground equipment and soft fall at Farley Gates no longer meet safety requirements. Council will be removing the equipment through its regular maintenance program.

In other news for Gloucester District Park, the contractor for the new grandstand seating has notified Council of their inability to complete the project. Unfortunately, this will result in further delays to the construction while Council seeks to engage a new contractor.

Meanwhile, the temporary fencing has been moved to enable full use of the field. You can keep up to date on the progress of this project at https://haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/gloucester-grandstand-upgrade