The Northern Beaches Council’s new draft plan, My Place: Avalon, is currently up for community feedback to revamp and revitalise the Avalon Beach Village.
With a heavy emphasis on community engagement and participation, the My Place: Avalon project intends to consult the public and encourage locals to collaborate with the Northern Beaches Council to create a shared vision of the future.
Mayor Michael Regan says the Council has drawn up a draft plan after collecting community feedback over a number of years.
“We plan to hold pop-up events during the public exhibition period; there will be an online community survey; people can comment on the project’s YourSay page and copies of the draft plan will be available at the Mona Vale Customer Service Centre and Avalon Beach Library.”
According to the draft plan, some of the Council’s proposed changes include upgrades to the Dunbar Park’s playground, the implementation of netball and half court basketball courts, as well as ambient lighting within the VIllage. Outdoor activities will be promoted with street furniture and exercise stations in open space areas, thus creating new places for people to gather.
Photo credit: Avalon Beach Place Plan
In order to promote stewardship of the natural environment that protects and enhances the local ecosystem, the Northern Beaches Council will incorporate recycling waste bins decorated with work by local artists into streetscape enhancement works. There will also be an increase in tree and vegetation planting throughout Avalon Beach, integrated into buildings, laneways, and car parks to promote green architecture and increase biodiversity.
Photo credit: Avalon Beach Plan
Further details can be read about in the draft plan. Avalon Beach residents can fill out the Northern Beaches Council’s online community survey here to chip in and let their voices be heard. Submissions are expected to close on Sunday, the 16th of May, 2021. In order to comply with COVID-19 guidelines and safety measures, face-to-face meetings will not be held unless requested via their email, council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au.