Boongaree

Boongaree stages 5 and 7 involves the redesign of the Junior and Senior Sporting Fields, parking (including long vehicle) as well as new footpaths, drainage, and irrigation. The design of the main sporting field and junior field is currently being developed. A key design challenge is to incorporate effective drainage for the fields that is compatible with the conditions at the site during and after rain days. The design activity is being finalised by SPORTENG and this is planned to be concluded in December 2022.

We have investigated fast-tracking 45 car spaces of Stage 5 parking, which have been able to be brought forward to completion by early November 2022.

The design of the two fields and the ground drainage is currently being further developed from the initial design and this task will be completed in December 2022. Construction works would commence in 2023.

The proposed design includes:

• earthworks plan and establishment of a finished surface design model for the field
• stormwater and subsoil drainage for the field
• design of the new carparks and entry areas
• irrigation design for the field.

The sequence of construction activities will be the development of the main field and then followed by the adjacent car park. The last phase of construction, is currently Stage 5, the junior field and adjacent car park area. The key factors that may impact the completion date of construction will be the availability of contractors and the frequency of rain days. Following community feedback, Council are investigating fast-tracking part of the car parking in Stage 5. This may allow car parking along North St to be brought forward, subject to ensuring the safety of the public and contractors is able to be maintained. Council will provide an update on staging and programming once this feasibility assessment has been undertaken and the correct technical personnel have provided comment.

If you have any enquiries in relation to this project, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Meta (02) 4429 3676 or stay up to date on this project by subscribing to this Get Involved web page.

The design of the two fields and the ground drainage is currently being further developed from the initial design and this task will be completed in December 2022. Construction works would commence in 2023.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Council’s Open Space and Recreation Planning Team on 1300 293 111 or email https://www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Contact-Us.

Whilst we have loved seeing the heavy foot traffic the opening of Boongaree has brought, we also hear and understand the frustrations with the lack of available car parking.

The Boongaree project has been broken into 7 stages, with car parking included in Stages 1, 5 and 7.

We are looking into decreasing the parking pressure.

Whilst we don’t think fast-tracking the final carparks will help, due to other stages of construction planned, we believe there are other options which we are currently investigating for improvement.

The current works being planned are an increased area to the paved car park to the South East of the park. These works will be completed in September 2022 for the creation of 16 spaces. We will then implement additional parking in April 2023 and then further in November 2023 in the next stages of the project for the development of the Cricket field, in Stages 5 and 7.

We will aim to improve signage here to ensure the project stages as well as the parking options are clearly signed.

Stage 4a will commence construction in May 2022.

This stage will see the delivery of two synthetic netball courts and four cricket nets. The four cricket nets will make Boongaree into a Regional Cricket training facility.

Works are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022.

If you have any enquiries in relation to this project, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Meta (02) 4429 3676 or stay up to date on this project by subscribing to this Get Involved web page.

Thank you for your input. This survey is now closed.

Council is encouraging visitors to Berry to participate in the 2022 Summer Longitudinal Survey which aims to identify the economic benefit that Boongaree will bring to the Berry Township.

The Boongaree area (previously known as Berry District Park) is being redeveloped to provide upgraded and new recreational facilities. Visitors are being surveyed at intervals over the duration of the project to produce data that can be used to identify economic impact. The development of Boongaree is an action in the Berry Strategic Plan designed to enhance commerce within the Township following the opening of the highway by-pass.

This survey will be completed in coordination with the Berry Chamber of Commerce. The information garnered will inform and enhance applications for grant funding for stages 4-7 of Boongaree and assist with current grant funding acquittals.

The survey closes on Monday, 7 March 2022.

We are excited to announce that the delivery of the Rotary Nature Play Park and Learn to Ride at Boongaree, Berry is approaching completion. These works form Stage 1 of the delivery of Boongaree. The official opening of Stage 1 is on Saturday, 22 January 2022.

Stage 1 includes an early childhood space, youth zone, exercise zone, amenities, and a learn to ride facility. Stage 1 also provides over 30 parking spaces, with accessible parking for all abilities and includes a lift and change facility within the amenities building.

This stage has been designed and delivered with extensive input from the community. The Rotary Club of Berry were key stakeholders throughout this process and provided support in securing State Government funding for elements of the project.

Boongaree is being delivered in 7 Stages. Future works include a new skate park and pump track with construction commencing in 2022), a dog park and improvements to the sporting facilities, including additional formal car parking for visitors in accordance with the Boongaree Master Plan.

Upon completion of all future stages of Boongaree will have ample parking on-site for daily visitors and major events. In the meantime, visitors may need to utilise on-street parking in the neighbouring streets or formal Council car parks within the Berry township.

To stay up to date on this project and for further information on Boongaree, including the Master Plan and Staging Plan, follow this project through the 'Stay Informed' Tool on this web page.

Construction of stages 2 and 3 of the skate park and pump track commenced on 6 June 2022. The skate park construction is currently at 75% completion with the Pump Track due to commerce early November. Council is looking forward to Convic completing these works by early December.

Community input has been an integral part of the design process and has contributed time and efforts to making this a Regional skatepark. The skatepark has been designed to host competitions and provide a top-standard training venue.

The completion of the new skatepark and pump track will contribute to the skating and cycling facilities for Shoalhaven. With skateboarding now an Olympics sport, this is a great venue for training mini-Olympians.

If you have any enquiries, in relation to this project, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Meta (02) 4429 3676 or stay up to date on this project by subscribing to this Get Involved webpage.

The skate park construction is currently at 75 percent completion with the Pump Track due to commerce early November. Council is looking forward to Convic completing these works by early December.

If you have any enquiries, in relation to this project, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Meta (02) 4429 3676 or stay up to date on this project by subscribing to this Get Involved webpage.

Council is seeking community feedback to develop the concept for the Boongaree Dog Fenced Off-Leash Area (FOLA).

In December 2018, Council endorsed the Boongaree Master Plan. The plan was modified through a process of re-exhibition and community feedback, which resulted in the current Boongaree Master Plan.

Due to its size and scope, Boongaree is being delivered in stages. The Dog FOLA makes up Stage 6 of Boongaree. You can find more information on the project on the main Boongaree Get Involved webpage.

Council has prepared a draft preliminary concept design for the Boongaree dog FOLA to provide the Community with an idea of the proposed infrastructure, location and design.

Please view the Draft Preliminary Concept Design and provide your feedback through the Online Survey by Monday, 21 February 2021.

Council is inviting interested community members to provide input on the Draft Concept Plan of the Boongaree Dog Fenced Off-Leash Area (FOLA).

A Community Survey will be available in mid-January 2022 for the community and wider public to provide feedback on the draft Preliminary Concept Design, along with an on-site workshop in February 2022.

The workshop will be held on-site on Saturday, 12 February 2022 from 8am to10am at the western area of Boongaree. All are welcome. Register for the on-site workshop by submitting an Expression of Interest Form published on this web page.

Registrations close at midday on Friday 28 January 2022. Further details will be provided closer to the workshop date.

The Boongaree Dog FOLA draft Preliminary Concept Design is available to view in the Document Library on this web page.

We look forward to your valued feedback and participation throughout this process.

The concept for the Boongaree Reconciliation Garden is only preliminary to provide Community with an understanding of the potential location, scale, and design. It will be subjected to many iterations prior to finalising first with the internal and external stakeholders, then at a broader Community presentation, Councillor Briefing, Public Exhibition and finally a Report to Council for endorsement.

Although the steps seem lengthy, this unique and important space will require meaningful conversation, research, and time in order to adequately capture what is needed. Council have created four Community workshops in order to capture the Community vision for this very special place. Although all of the workshops will build on the previous – Community is welcome to come to one or all.

As a starting point, please take a look at the Boongaree Reconciliation Garden Initial Concept Plan.

Please join Council at Boongaree (Camp Quality Location) on:

Wednesday, 5 January 4 – 6pm

Wednesday, 2 February 4 – 6pm

Wednesday, 2 March 4 – 6pm

Wednesday, 6 April 4 – 6pm

Register online by completing the Workshop Expression of Interest on this web page.

A BBQ will be provided. Please RSVP before the 1^st of each month to liliana.hutchinson@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au.

Visit the Boongaree Reconciliation Garden to find out more and subscribe for project updates.

Stage 4 of Boongaree consists of the Boongaree Reconciliation Garden. The purpose of the garden is to provide an inspiring space within the parkland for the community to connect with local Indigenous culture and explore ideas of reconciliation.

A separate Get Involved project page has been developed for the Garden project to make it easier to provide input and find information over the period of the project.

Visit the Boongaree Reconciliation Garden to find out more and subscribe for project updates.