In 2019 Council worked with the Nairne community to produce a concept plan for upgrading Mick Murphy Park and Market Square (Nairne Village Green) at the intersection of Jeffery Street and Princes Highway in the town centre. The plan was subsequently endorsed by Council in October 2019 (agenda / minutes).
The plan aims to make the space more functional and enjoyable for everyone. It includes:
Open green spaces for relaxation and community gatherings
An activity zone with a play area featuring accessible equipment
Play courts for various ball sports and activities
Improved pedestrian access and solutions for local parking issues
The Nairne Village Green project is being delivered in 3 stages:
Stage
Details
Status
1 – Village Green and Heritage Garden
Relocation of the RSL Memorial, new grassed and landscaped areas, together with new footpaths, seating and shelter.
Completed 2021
2 – Play and Youth
Demolition of existing toilet block, skate park and other existing assets. Construction of new toilet block, play equipment and skate park with new landscaping, irrigation, car parking, footpaths, fencing and ancillaries.
Completed 2023
3 – Recreation and Cultural Garden
New gravel car park, re-purposed clubrooms with benches and shelter, clean and repair tennis court surface, repair stepped access, multi-court surface to existing court with basketball backboard, landscaping, pedestrian and maintenance access, lookout with representation of Indigenous culture including seating, public art and signage.
Yet to commence
Project Contact
For more information on this project, please contact the Community Planning and Wellbeing Team on 8391 7200.
Progress Photos
Nairne Village Green - Stage 2 - demolition of existing toilet block, skate park and other existing assetsNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - demolition of existing toilet block, skate park and other existing assetsNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - site clearance and levelingNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - site clearance and levelingNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - underground services installed and preparations for the car parkNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - underground services installed and preparations for the car parkNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - septic tank installationNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - final preparations for car parkNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - pavement, footpath and landscaping constructionNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - stone retaining walls installationNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - car park pavement, concrete kerbing, skate park constructionNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - civil works construction continuesNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - Playground construction continuesNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - skate park constructionNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - concrete path constructionNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - skate park construction continuesNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - skate park construction continuesNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - playground equipment installationNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - concretingNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - landscapingNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - landscaping of skate park areaNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - toilets constructionNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - toilets completeNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - nearly completeNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - BBQ and shelter area readyNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - public toilets openNairne Village Green - Stage 2 - playground and skate park ready for use
