KINGSTON PARK Coastal Path

We were all pleased to see the completion of the Coastal path at the end of May 2018.

It is clear that since the path has been completed the number of users has increased.  A figure of 1000 visitors per week has been mentioned.

We have written to council on the communities behalf to encourage re-commencement of activities towards completion of the coast path reinstatement works and progress on the master plan.

The response included some key positive outcomes:

• The council will conduct a review of the master plan following feedback via our May 2018 Forum see here
• The fencing and barriers for the car park will be reinstated to protect the sensitive landscape and improve the amenity

Some ongoing unresolved aspects

• The development of a comprehensive Kaurna heritage review and protocols is complete see here
• The issue of car parking management remains unresolved, although if the barriers are reinstated the current unauthorized overflow parking will be removed and the pressure will increase see here
• The temporary kiosk lease will not be automatically renewed and the council will put the temporary kiosk out to tender in January 2019. They have asked the 5049 Coastal Community to provide input into what sort of facility the community would like. The main issue is it needs to be a full time temporary facility not a pop up and it needs to improve the setting see here
• Council have granted permits for pop up food trucks to operate at the reserve. A fish and chip van appeared in the car park recently. We are seeking clarification from Council on the arrangements regarding protection and support for the full time temporary Cafe as well as the added pressure on car parking.
• Reinstatement of plantings and grassed areas is ongoing.

The 5049 Coastal Community has continued to liaise with Council on the short term and long term solutions for the balance of the reserve whilst the Master Plan is developed.