Proposed renaming of Bray Park Reserve

Project update 15 November 2023. Thank you to those who contributed your thoughts and feedback on this project. Due to the detailed nature of community feedback received in relation to the naming of parks in the Tweed a review of the existing Naming Policy is taking place. Relevant stakeholders will be consulted with, and an amended policy presented to Council by mid-2024. This timing is a guideline only and is subject to change.

You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed renaming of Bray Park Reserve to Easton Park or Clive Easton Park. The proposed renaming is on exhibition for public feedback until the 14 June 2023.

Background

Council has received an application requesting to rename Bray Park Reserve (including the off-leash dog park) to Easton Park or Clive Easton Park.

Taken from the application:

"Clive Easton was employed as the Tweed Shire Entomologist from 1984 until 2013. During this time, he was responsible for many notable improvements and innovations. Within the realm of his employment, he initiated many innovations regarding the control of mosquito and biting midge, trying to limit the use of chemicals. In 2011 he was awarded the Ruth Readford Award for a lifetime achievement in the field of mosquito control. He was also the one who recognised the presence of acid sulphate in the region after heavy rain caused huge fish kills. Being the first in Australia to recognise acid sulphate soil, Clive was awarded the Banksia Environmental Award in 2003. Clive was also instrumental in the control of the Pandanus Leaf Hopper, being first to recognise its presence in the Tweed.

Carol Easton, his wife (and latterly his widow) campaigned long and hard for an Off Leash Dog Park to be sited somewhere in Murwillumbah. It was largely her interest and unflinching persistence that has led to the creation of this wonderful new amenity."

The proposal to rename Bray Park Reserve was presented at a Council meeting held on 6 April 2023. At this meeting Council agreed for community consultation to be undertaken to determine community support of the proposal.

We value community feedback and are seeking your comment on the proposed renaming of Bray Park Reserve.

Have your say

Submit your vote: To provide comment on the proposed renaming of Bray Park Reserve, please use the submission form below.

Only one submission per person is allowed.

All community feedback will be reviewed, summarised and reported to the Council for assessment and determination.

You may also make a submission by:

• Mail: Addressed to the General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah, 2484.
• Email: tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au
  

Submissions close: 5pm, 14 June 2023

Guestbook: You may choose to leave comments on the guestbook below for others to see. Please note that the guestbook does not count as a submission.

Enquiries: Joanna Hogg, Team Leader Recreation Operations, Parks and Active Communities

Ph: 02 6670 2400 Email: jhogg@tweed.nsw.gov.au