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Kingston Park Master Plan

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Kingston Park Master Plan
Background

The Kingston Park foreshore is a unique and special part of the 5049 community which we all share and enjoy.  Its spiritual, cultural and social value is undeniable. 

In 2015 after many years in the making, the City of Holdfast Bay endorsed the ‘Kingston Park Reserve Master plan’. Throughout this time the 5049 Coastal Community Association has been campaigning to influence positive outcomes for our community in this area.

Elements of the 2015 plan were welcome, however based on local feedback, the Association highlighted to Council risks associated with the plan; in particular issues with the springs, parking, vegetation, the playground, the café. and potential over development of the reserve
 
Following a successful public forum by the Association council decided to review the scope and content of the master plan with a less is more approach and one that fully embraced the cultural context with close collaboration with the local Kaurna elders. This was entirely consistent with the general consensus within the community and they looked forward to the future engagement during the development of the revised masterplan.
 
This shift in emphasis has lead to a more complex set of negotiations by council around the important sensitivities associated with this significant site.
 
In July 2019 the Kaurna Nation in partnership with the City of Holdfast Bay three day Repatriation Ceremony at the Kingston Park Coastal Reserve to lay to rest several Old Peoples remains which have been returned for reburial to country from the Natural History Museum, United Kingdom and the South Australian Museum.  Parts of this event are open to the whole community. This was a great opportunity to join together on this significant event and consolidate both communities commitment to respect the cultural importance of the reserve. More information here.
 
The above event brought the community together in a very emotionally connected way and was seen as a great indicator of the potential for the community to embrace the cultural significance whilst being able to enjoy and share the recreational and restorative values of the area.
 
Since then a good deal of work has gone into the development of a comprehensive proposal for the reserve including the comprehensive restoration of the Tjilbruke spring. One of our committee members has been invited onto a council steering group including local Kaurna elders to monitor progress etc.
 
It is possible that Community engagement on the overall plan will be released early 2021 at which point we are hopeful that a community forum or event at the reserve can be held.

Meanwhile the Council are addressing the following issues independently:
 
  • Permanent Café – report on the feasibility soon to go the Council ( October 2020) and then out to community consultation read more here
  • Car Parking – timed parking provided, electronic monitoring in hand
  • Caravan Park – New operator soon to be announced and Stage 2 master plan in hand including visitor parking within the park
  • Landscaping improvements prior to master plan – some works undertaken but more needed including local volunteer gardening days
For historical  background information please access the following information:

  • 2015 Masterplan report
  • 2015 Masterplan concept drawing ( rev C)
  • 2015 Masterplan staging plan
  • 2015 Council report on consultation process
  • 2018 5049 Deputation requesting a review
  • 2018 5049 background and FAQ
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CONTACT

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EMAIL

5049communicator@gmail.com

MAIL

PO Box 902, ​Brighton SA 5048
PHONE
0416 212 263
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https://www.5049coastalcommunity.com/
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Membership
    • Newsletter
    • Local History
    • Strategic Plan 2018-2022
  • Campaigns
    • 5049 Kind Neighbours
    • Seacliff Park Housing Development
    • Linwood Quarry
    • Kingston Park Master Plan
    • McConnell Reserve & Open Space
  • Our Community
    • Friends of Kingston Park
    • Resources and Links
    • Marino Community Hall
    • Marino Community Garden
    • Bush for Life
    • Coastal Walking Trail
    • Kingston House
    • Neighbourhood Watch
    • Marino Conservation Park
  • Events
  • News
  • Covid - 19