What makes Spoonbill Reserve special to you?
Ballina Shire Council is developing a master plan for Spoonbill Reserve in Skennars Head and is inviting the community to share what’s important about this local green space, along with ideas for the future of the reserve.
The media release says, ‘Located between Redford Drive and Seaside Avenue, opposite Xavier Catholic College, the two-hectare reserve is a large open green space that holds great potential for the local community’.
‘The master plan for Spoonbill Reserve will provide a medium to long-term vision for the site that recognises the value of the reserve to the community,’ explained Council’s Landscape Architect Sheryn Da-Re.
‘The site is quite a large open area with an old pine tree and fig tree the only real features. The community might like to keep the embellishments simple by just adding some picnic shelters and barbecue facilities, or they might like to see a variety of other active recreation additions such as sports courts or exercise equipment. We’re asking residents to upload photos as examples of what they like, or kids might even want to share a drawing. It’s easy to post ideas to the Your Say Ballina website.’
‘There are multiple ways to get involved throughout the engagement period from mid-October to mid-November.
‘Attend a Drop-In Session
- 1pm to 5pm Saturday 25 October, Epiq Marketplace (outside Woolworths)
- 8am to 4.30pm Tuesday 28 October, Spoonbill Reserve, Redford Drive Skennars Head (opposite Xavier Catholic College)
‘Post your ideas online
‘Upload a photo or drawing or simply write in the ‘Ideas’ board at Your Say Ballina.
‘Visit yoursayballina.com.au/spoonbill-reserve for more information.
‘Submissions close Monday 17 November 2025.
‘There is a small amount of funding allocated for open space improvements at Spoonbill Reserve in the 2029-2030 financial year. No other funds are yet available. However once completed, the master plan will enable Council to seek funding for future construction of any works outlined in the master plan’.
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