Colo Vale Village Improvements

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Share your ideas to help improve Colo Vale Village.

In August 2021, Wingecarribee Shire Council sold operational land at 42 Banksia Street Colo Vale, the previous site of the Colo Vale Rural Fire Shed.

The net proceeds of the sale have been retained and held for specific future works within the Colo Vale Village. These works are to be identified through consultation with residents of the Colo Vale Community.

Estimated funds available for future works are in the vicinity of $450,000.

Whilst there may not be enough money to undertake everything that is suggested, we would like to engage with the residents to identify the works that the community believes should be a priority.

Some items that have already been identified as possible works include:

  • Dugouts at the baseball field, Jurd Park (estimated cost $25,000)
  • Formalise pavement in the carpark located at the tennis courts and provide a connection from the footpath on the other side of the road (estimated cost $120,000)
  • Upgrade the community building in Jurd Park (estimated cost $50,000)
  • Replace the shelter at Jurd Park tennis courts (estimated cost $15,000)
  • Renew outdoor tables and benches (two) in the park opposite the service station and undertake minor landscaping (estimated cost $50,000)
  • Colo Vale Mens Shed - request for costs to assist with a concrete slab (approx. $28,500), erection of a shed (approx. $15,000) and electrical, plumbing, and sundry works (estimated at $20,000)

How can you get involved, find out more or provide feedback?

  • Face-to-face consultation was held at the Colo Vale Village markets on Saturday 5 March 2022 from 9 am - 12 noon.
  • Vote now - do you like what has been suggested so far?
  • Ideas Board - be a bit creative, share your thoughts and/or images etc to inspire the project team. Comment or like someone else's ideas
  • Submission Form - share your thoughts with the project team
  • Map your idea using text and/or photos
  • Follow the project - see right column

Please note, to participate in the Vote now, Ideas Board, Map or to enter a submission, you will need to be a registered user of Your Say Wingecarribee. Register now! This will also allow us to keep you updated on the project.

We look forward to hearing your suggestions.

Should you have any questions please fill out the “Ask a question” field below and click the submit button. Alternatively, send an email to mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au.


Feedback closes 9am Monday 28 March 2022.

Share your ideas to help improve Colo Vale Village.

In August 2021, Wingecarribee Shire Council sold operational land at 42 Banksia Street Colo Vale, the previous site of the Colo Vale Rural Fire Shed.

The net proceeds of the sale have been retained and held for specific future works within the Colo Vale Village. These works are to be identified through consultation with residents of the Colo Vale Community.

Estimated funds available for future works are in the vicinity of $450,000.

Whilst there may not be enough money to undertake everything that is suggested, we would like to engage with the residents to identify the works that the community believes should be a priority.

Some items that have already been identified as possible works include:

  • Dugouts at the baseball field, Jurd Park (estimated cost $25,000)
  • Formalise pavement in the carpark located at the tennis courts and provide a connection from the footpath on the other side of the road (estimated cost $120,000)
  • Upgrade the community building in Jurd Park (estimated cost $50,000)
  • Replace the shelter at Jurd Park tennis courts (estimated cost $15,000)
  • Renew outdoor tables and benches (two) in the park opposite the service station and undertake minor landscaping (estimated cost $50,000)
  • Colo Vale Mens Shed - request for costs to assist with a concrete slab (approx. $28,500), erection of a shed (approx. $15,000) and electrical, plumbing, and sundry works (estimated at $20,000)

How can you get involved, find out more or provide feedback?

  • Face-to-face consultation was held at the Colo Vale Village markets on Saturday 5 March 2022 from 9 am - 12 noon.
  • Vote now - do you like what has been suggested so far?
  • Ideas Board - be a bit creative, share your thoughts and/or images etc to inspire the project team. Comment or like someone else's ideas
  • Submission Form - share your thoughts with the project team
  • Map your idea using text and/or photos
  • Follow the project - see right column

Please note, to participate in the Vote now, Ideas Board, Map or to enter a submission, you will need to be a registered user of Your Say Wingecarribee. Register now! This will also allow us to keep you updated on the project.

We look forward to hearing your suggestions.

Should you have any questions please fill out the “Ask a question” field below and click the submit button. Alternatively, send an email to mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au.


Feedback closes 9am Monday 28 March 2022.

Consultation has concluded

  • Update September 2022

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    As noted in our previous update, a report went to Council on 15 June 2022. In this report you will find a summary of feedback received. You can access the full report here.

    Reviewing the community feedback received, it is recognised that the top four investment ideas (and elements of the fifth and seventh top investment ideas) could be achieved through renewal and upgrade to the Jurd Park playspace. These investment ideas capture approximately 60% of all community feedback.


    Summary of feedback received Percentage of votes
    Pump Track 14.9%
    Skate Park 14.1%
    Upgrade parks - including toilets, BBQ facilities, covered tables and benches, update play equipment, install signage, all access equipment 10.5%
    Facilities for older children - adventure playground/all ages park 10.1%
    Footpaths, shared walking/bike/BMX track, walking track along remainder of train line or Colo Road 6.6%
    Donation to Men's Shed to contribute to cost of concrete slab and shed (costs requested from Men's Shed $28,500 for slab, $15,000 for erection of shed and $20,000 for electrical, plumbing and sundry) 6.6%
    Upgrades to Jurd Park - formal garden, tap near BBQ, sensory lights 5.2%


    A donation to the Men’s Shed was the sixth highest suggestion. It was recommended that $28,500 be given to the Men’s Shed.


    On 15 June 2022 Council resolved (MN 2022/124):

    THAT the matter be deferred to allow further consultation on the location of the play space and possible further allocation towards the Men’s Shed.

    Council will now look to allocate $80,000 towards the Men’s Shed which will provide for concrete slab, shed, electrical, plumbing and sundry.

    This will leave approximately $377,000 for playspace upgrade.

    Council is now seeking Community feedback on the preferred location of the playspace upgrade. Council has identified two possible locations being Jurd Park and Railway Avenue. There are pro’s and con’s to both sites some of which we have listed below.

    JURD PARK RAILWAY AVENUE, near the station
    PROS:
    • Council owned land
    • Additional funding of $200,000 for the Jurd Park renewal project (identified in Council's Playspace Strategy 2020) would enable the delivery of more substantial improvements, when combined with the funding available from the sale proceeds. Total approx. $577,000.
    • Able to deliver a pump track and skate park elements at the site.
    • Tennis courts.
    • Close to school.
    		 PROS:
    • More central location, near Loop Line, Community Hall and walking distance to shop.
    • Attraction for visitors associated with the proposed Loop Line project.

    CONS:

    • Further away from Community Hall, shop and Loop Line







    		CONS:

    • This location is not suitable for the construction of a BMX pump track and skatepark. Rail corridor, existing trees and channels within corridor and proximity to Railway Avenue were all taken into consideration for this decision.
    • Land is not owned by Council. The land belongs to State Rail.
    • Uncertainty of delivery time - upgrade may be delayed whilst Council negotiates a long-term lease of the space.
    • Only funds from the RFS sale to be used, approx. $377,000.


    Taking into consideration the pro’s and con’s for both sites, we would like you to share your preferred site for the playground upgrade.

    Please share your preference by 4.30 pm Wednesday 12 October 2022 via our quick poll.

  • Update June 2022

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    Thank you to those who provided feedback by dropping in to see us at the Colo Vale Markets, and those who participated via this project page through the Ideas Board, voting and mapping ideas. We really appreciate the input.

    A report went to the Council Meeting held on 15 June 2022. This report can be found here.

    At the Council meeting held on 15 June 2022, Council motioned:


    THAT the matter be deferred to allow further consultation on the location of the playspace and possible further allocation towards the Men’s Shed.