Conjola Improvements

Following the devastating bushfires that hit Conjola Park over Summer, the community has gathered together to identify a series of improvements at Hoylake Park and Yooralla Bay for the community to enjoy.

TAKT Studio for Architecture were engaged by the Conjola Community Recovery Association to develop plans. A concept plan has been developed to implement the improvements at Hoylake Park and Yooralla Bay. The concept plan for Hoylake Park and Yooralla Bay is part of a larger plan from Fisherman’s Paradise down to Narrawallee – Conjola Connected Community Masterplan.

Both the masterplan and concept plan are available for viewing as part of this consultation.

Project Details

The Conjola Community Recovery Association engaged TAKT Studio for Architecture. Following a series of on-site discussions with various community members and Conjola Community Recovery Association, TAKT Studio for Architecture have developed a concept plan proposing upgrades to Hoylake Park and Yooralla Bay which includes shared paths, playground, adventure play, pump track, community building, jetty, pontoon, basketball half court and more.

To view the Concept Plan Report for Hoylake Park and Yooralla Bay click here.

The Conjola Connected Community Masterplan has also been developed which proposes shared pathway and trails connecting Fisherman’s Paradise through Conjola Park and Lake Conjola down to Narrawallee. Both documents should be read in conjunction with one another.

To view the Masterplan for Conjola Connected Communities click here.

Council have now stepped in to assist with the broader community consultation and exhibition of the proposed concept plan, including undertaking reporting to Council to endorse the masterplan and concept plan, undertake required investigations and facilitate the delivery of the works.

No environmental studies have been completed for the ‘concept’ stage of the proposal as we are seeking community feedback on the concept. The concept plan would be amended to avoid environmentally sensitive areas following community consultation and finalisation of the concept plan.

Community Consultation

The volunteer Conjola Recovery Team have been working with the community and architects Takt to prepare a masterplan for the broader Conjola Park and Lake Conjola area, and a specific concept plan for the Yooralla Bay (Conjola Park foreshore area).

Council are now assisting with the broader community consultation, and have prepared a survey on these draft plans to seek community feedback.

Council are interested to hear your feedback on the draft masterplan and concept plan.

Whether your feedback relates to components of the draft plans or the whole plan, all feedback is welcome and will assist Council to determine how to move forward with improvements in Conjola Park and surrounds.

To view the Concept Plan Report for Hoylake Park and Yooralla Bay click here.

To view the Revised Master Plan for Conjola Connected Communities here.

The surveys are open open until Monday 28 September 2020 and can be completed by using the 'Survey' tab on this page or by clicking here.

Community members may also wish to write into Council via council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au with your feedback.

If you wish to discuss the plans with Council staff, please contact Jessica Volkanovski, Community and Recreation Unit on (02) 4429 3152.

Council are progressing with the installation of the playground at Hoylake Grove Reserve following overwhelming support for the concept provided for comment.

The community, in consultation with Council are continuing to develop a Master Plan for Conjola Park, which will consider further enhancements to open spaces in the area.

Council’s vision for the Shoalhaven is to emerge from this bushfire and its impacts in a better, stronger and more resilient position than it was prior to the bushfire emergency.

Council understands that playgrounds offer opportunities for kids and parents to collaborate and engage with each other.

Council are seeking the community's feedback on a shovel ready design for Hoylake Grove Reserve playground which was affected by bushfire at Conjola Park earlier this year.

This design is ready to be constructed and will take approximately 12 weeks (weather permitting).

To view the concept visit the Photo Gallery on this page.

Thank you for your input, the survey is now closed.

Construction is guided by the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan 2017 ‐ 2036 when assessing the requirements of playground provisions.

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