Better access for fishers and boaties at Ray Pascoe Park

TWEED Shire Council will soon begin upgrading the car park at Ray Pascoe Park at Tweed Heads to improve access, safety and parking for the community.

The improvements to build resilience against future floods include a new asphalt car park with 15 standard spaces and a new accessible parking bay.

Boaties will benefit from 12 dedicated boat and trailer parking spaces, a boat rigging and de-rigging area and repairs to the existing boat ramp crest.

In addition, safety upgrades for the shared path crossing the boat ramp, connecting footpaths, drainage works and turf restoration will complete the renovations.

The council’s director of sustainable communities and environment, Naomi Searle, said the upgrade would improve functionality for all park users.

“From families and picnickers visiting the playground, to boaties launching from the ramp,” Searle said.

“While there will be some short-term inconvenience during construction, the long-term benefits for the community will be well worth it.

“We’ve scheduled these works to follow the completion of the Dry Dock Road boat ramp upgrade, helping to minimise disruption for the community and waterway users.”

The car park and boat ramp will be closed during construction, with no river access for any vehicles or boats.

Pedestrian access and access to the playground and public toilets may be temporarily redirected or restricted for safety.

Work will begin on September 1 and is expected to be finished by early November 2025.

“With the car park upgrade, following the playground upgrade in 2023, we’re not just rebuilding a park – we’re supporting a community in reclaiming and reimagining a much-loved public space,” Searle said.

For information, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/ray-pascoe-park-car-parkupgrade