Wardell Village Centre Revitalisation

• Project typeMaster Plan
• Project scheduleStage 1
• Contractor nameBallina Shire Council

The Wardell Village Centre Revitalisation Master Plan was adopted by Council in November 2023 after extensive community engagement, including a community led design charette. A key outcome of the master plan was to develop a community green space at the end of Richmond Street.

Stage one of the Wardell Village Centre Revitalisation is now complete, delivering a vibrant new community green space at the western end of Richmond Street. This welcoming area has been designed as a central meeting place for residents and visitors to relax, reconnect, and celebrate local life.

The project represents a broader investment in Wardell’s social and economic recovery. The revitalisation aims to create a stronger, more connected village, supporting community wellbeing and future resilience.

The works included:

• Shared (pedestrian priority) zone and reduced traffic speed
• Streetscape paving at the western end of Richmond Street
• New street furniture and interpretative signage
• Pedestrian crossing on Sinclair Street south of Richmond Street
• Formalised car parking on a grass surface at the eastern end
• Landscaping (includes protection of fig trees and native vegetation)
• Drainage, lighting and electrical upgrades
• Major stormwater upgrade on Sinclair street
• Community inspired art.

The $1.7 million Community Green Space project was made possible through the Commonwealth and NSW Government’s jointly funded Local Government Recovery Grants, which provided $900,000 for the Community Green Space works and $100,000 for stormwater upgrades. An additional $180,000 from the NSW Government’s Highly Impacted Councils Grant supported the stormwater upgrades. The remainder of the funding was provided by Ballina Shire Council.

Stage two planning underway

Planning is underway for the next stage of the Wardell Village Centre Revitalisation, with a new boardwalk and footpath to connect Sinclair Street to the Wardell War Memorial Hall. Council has secured $400,000 in funding to support this phase, with design and planning approvals now in progress.

 

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Wardell Village Centre Revitalisation Master Plan

The Wardell Village Centre Revitalisation Master Plan(PDF, 33MB)  was adopted at the 23 November 2023 Council Meeting.

The plan was developed through extensive community consultation with local businesses, community groups, residents and visitors. The Draft Master Plan was on exhibition from Tuesday 3 October to Tuesday 24 October 2023.

The Master Plan includes three main focus areas:

• connecting to the river
• streetscape of Richmond Street and Sinclair Street
• community green space.

Designs in these focus areas seek to address the key community directions culminating from the many engagement activities and the community design charette undertaken in March 2023.

 

Contact details

Location

Richmond Street, Wardell 2477  View Map