Central Coast Council is seeking community feedback on its design concept for 1A Jaques Street, Ourimbah inviting comments on features they like or would like to see improved. Consultation is open until Monday 25 August 2025.

Central Coast Council Director Environment and Planning Luke Nicholls, said the feedback provided will be used to shape the final version of the masterplan and public domain plan before it's adopted by Council.

“Following the transfer of this site from the University of Newcastle to Council, we went out in 2023 to the community to get ideas and feedback on what the site could be used for and look like.

“The feedback on the vision for the site showed strong support for a park with features such as toilets, open green space, shade structure and heritage interpretation,” Mr Nicholls said.

“With this feedback provided Council has worked on a design which features a layered and flexible place to function as a pocket park for informal children’s play and community gatherings. The design includes open space, variety of trees and shrubs, two wheelchair-accessible public toilets, a covered seating area with interpretive heritage elements and a water drinking fountain.

“Although funding has not yet been allocated for the construction phase, finalising the design will pave the way for Council to explore potential funding opportunities, noting funding will be allocated to upgrade the toilet block as part of the Central Coast Council Public Toilet Strategy Overview.”

In addition to viewing the design online the community can also attend a variety of face-to-face engagement sessions to chat with a Strategic Planner about the design and masterplan, with a presentation available at the Community workshop. These include:
•    An on-site pop-up session (1A Jaques Street, Ourimbah) on Thursday 31 July 11am-2pm
•    A community workshop on Wednesday 6 August 2-4pm at Newcastle University Ourimbah Campus  – registrations for attendance essential.
•     A drop-in session on Wednesday 6 August 5-7pm at Newcastle University Ourimbah Campus
Central Coast Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna acknowledges the importance of the site and its history to the wider community.

"Council is working hand-in-hand with local residents and nearby businesses to gather their ideas and feedback. Our goal is to ensure that 1A Jaques Street in Ourimbah continues to serve as a welcoming and vibrant gathering place for the community.” Mayor McKinna said.

To view the design, read the Masterplan and to register to attend a pop-up or workshop event search ‘Jaques St’ at yourvoiceourcoast.com