Letter to the Editor: My thoughts on Brelsford Park

DEAR News Of The Area,

I WOULD just like people’s opinion about Brelsford Park and whether $1.5 million for the second stage was good value for money?

At this early stage trees still need to grow and develop over coming years, but when you look more closely I think the community was completely ripped off!

It will be interesting to see what stage three looks like when completed.

Simple observation shows for example the small entertainment stage is partly undercover but the two rows of concrete step seats are completely full sun – not good design.

Many of the plants are found on the sides of freeways which shows a lack of understanding into park flora design.

Also I found only one rubbish bin in stage two and there are weirdly placed seats and wide concrete paths ideal for speeding e-bike and e-scooter riders.

To me it’s just an extension of the cricket field still mostly there.

A lot more thought and research could have been done but sadly nothing interesting except for the wonderful skate park area in stage one on the corner.

In stage two there is a lack of shade for older people and young children to gather or get sunburn when visiting the open area.

There is plenty of green everywhere but not much colour.

The young children’s playground area is now in part shade which makes playing more safer and relaxing.

Looking at public parks in general this park is in an area where families have moved out to other suburbs around Coffs, so a special trip has to be made to visit, but what’s in stage two to make it special to visit?

Regards,
Leigh HARVEY,
Coffs Harbour.