Bayview Park is what we classify as ‘local park’ and therefore designed for people living within a 400–800 m walk. Right now, car parking takes up about a third of the site (around 669 m² of a 2,703 m² park). The new layout frees up space for play, grass and paths that everyone can use.

The toilet and amenities block is getting a complete makeover and will be the first thing completed.

This facility will include:

• a beach shower
• a foot wash station
• a water bottle filling station
• accessible toilets
• a change table
• a miniature toilet for little ones.

About 380 m² (nearly the size of a basketball court) more grassed area, growing from roughly 720 m² to 1,100 m². That means more room to play, sit, kick a ball and picnic.

The park will have new play equipment, more grassed area, better paths, and a more efficient layout for accessing the shelter, barbecue and amenities.

Yes. The upgrade introduces continuous, universal access paths to the play area, amenities and along the road, linking the two existing footpaths.

However, the upgrade does not include any change to the steps accessing the beach.

No. Beach access and broader coastal paths are managed through other projects, such as the Draft Coastal Access Strategy. This upgrade focuses on the local park.

The proposed options suit the available space and maintenance needs, improve safety and access, and are within our available budget. The options for each type of play equipment serve a range of ages and abilities. Your vote will directly influence the preferred option.

Pulling the play area away from the dune edge keeps the park within the property boundary, protects sensitive habitats and reduces erosion risk, while keeping the same amount of open space for everyone to enjoy.

Phase One of the upgrade has already commenced with the replacement of the toilet and amenities block and is expected to be completed October 2025.

The rest of the park upgrade depends on the timing of community feedback and finalising the design. Continue to check the project page for updates.

The car parking has changed to allow improvements to pedestrian safety by providing a footpath along the park side of the road. It will also provide a safer, more accessible bus stop and increase the usable land of the park. Additionally, a new kerb and channel will help manage stormwater so rain runs off the road without pooling in the park.

Designated on-street car parks outside the park we be provided. Additional parking is available along nearby roads. The design adds a footpath and kerb so parking areas are clearer, safer and do not spill into the play space.

We understand the existing car park is used from time to time by larger groups, mostly to launch kayaks, surf skis and other watercraft, and use the wash station. In the survey, we have asked for your say on whether a nearby location is more appropriate for the wash station and to launch kayaks, surf skis and other watercraft.

No. The new design increases the grassed area by about 380 m² (nearly the size of a basketball court), giving more room to sit, kick a ball, and picnic. The redesigned car park also links the footpath on either side of the park to create a clearer and safer walkway.

Moving parking away from the telegraph pole and bus stop improves visibility and makes the bus stop safer to use. Additionally, the footpath upgrade will make it more accessible and link the existing footpaths.