A fresh timetable to consult the community over plans to revamp Noreuil Park has been outlined by Albury Council staff. or signup to continue reading to its original proposals, the council now plans to present an updated version to the public from December and undertake consultation through to February. The timeline for feedback is contained in the agenda for the council meeting being held on Monday, July 8.
The report to be presented to councillors acknowledges the strong criticism to the initial plans that saw more than 100 people attend a rally in March. "There was significant opposition expressed by the community in relation to the draft Noreuil Park river bank rehabilitation concept plan, which consequently resulted in the formation of a Keep Noreuil Natural Facebook group created by concerned community members that shared information on the concept with its 1100-plus members," staff David Armstrong and Nerilee Kerslake stated. Concerns related to excessive concrete, removal of river red gums, the location for all-abilities river access, removal of south-western barbecue area and a desire to keep the park natural with mature trees and swathes of grass.
The Noreuil Park proposals are part of a wider master plan for Murray River frontage across Albury, which attracted 725 submissions. The central Albury riverside parks drew 274 of those responses, with Lake Hume reserves having 40, Mungabareena Reserve and Eastern Hill 36, West Albury parks 34, Doctors Point picnic area 32.
