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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 Old Barney's Point Bridge Park to Hinton's Corner Park. The proposed name is on exhibition for public feedback until the 14 June 2023.


Background

Council received an application to rename Old Barney's Point Bridge Park’ to Hinton's Corner Park.

Taken from the application:

"The Hinton family has a strong connection to Fingal, Chinderah and surrounds which continues to the present day. Hinton’s Corner provided a popular rest and meal stop for coaches and travellers on their way to Brisbane. The Hinton family businesses contributed to the post war boom in tourism and economic development of Fingal and surrounds."

The proposal to rename Old Barney's Point Bridge Park to 'Hinton's Corner Park' was presented at a Council meeting held on 6 April 2023. At this meeting Council agreed for community consultation to be undertaken to determine the local residents support of the proposal.

We value community feedback and are seeking your comment on the proposed renaming of Old Barney's Point Bridge Park to ‘Hinton's Corner Park’.

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 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


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 Old Barney's Point Bridge Park to Hinton's Corner Park. The proposed name is on exhibition for public feedback until the 14 June 2023.


Background

Council received an application to rename Old Barney's Point Bridge Park’ to Hinton's Corner Park.

Taken from the application:

"The Hinton family has a strong connection to Fingal, Chinderah and surrounds which continues to the present day. Hinton’s Corner provided a popular rest and meal stop for coaches and travellers on their way to Brisbane. The Hinton family businesses contributed to the post war boom in tourism and economic development of Fingal and surrounds."

The proposal to rename Old Barney's Point Bridge Park to 'Hinton's Corner Park' was presented at a Council meeting held on 6 April 2023. At this meeting Council agreed for community consultation to be undertaken to determine the local residents support of the proposal.

We value community feedback and are seeking your comment on the proposed renaming of Old Barney's Point Bridge Park to ‘Hinton's Corner Park’.

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 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


Page last updated: 23 Nov 2023, 04:43 PM