Draft West Park Precinct Masterplan
Published on 01 October 2025
This Draft Masterplan aims to enhance the usability and amenities of the West Park Precinct, making it a more inclusive space for the community.
The plan has been developed using insights and suggestions collected from consultation meetings with stakeholders of the West Park Precinct User Group.
Burnie City Council Mayor Teeny Brumby said, "I’m pleased to see the Draft West Park Precinct Masterplan now open for public consultation. We know there are differing views among both councillors and the west park user group, which is why it’s so important that the broader community has the opportunity to share their thoughts. This is a valuable chance for our community to shape what this precinct should look like for Burnie’s future."
There are a number of elements within the draft plan that Council and the User Group require further feedback to make a final decision. These areas include:
• Traffic and Access - Need safer, more functional access for westbound vehicles. Should a new internal one way link road connecting the UTAS carpark to the proposed sealed carpark be considered?
• Skate Park – Should the skate park be considered in this area or elsewhere? Council’s current Playground Strategy suggests the skate park should be located in the View Road Reserve.
• Half Court Basketball – Is the proposed location suitable or is there potential to relocate this to a more sheltered location and integrate with the skate park?
• Outdoor performance space - Is this concept support with inclusions of necessary hardstand, power, shelter options.
• Sports and Oval Use - Recommendation to replace sight screens with portable versions, cycle track needs UCI-compliant fence and permanent relocation interchange boxes to allow for year round track use
• Facilities and Amenities - Permanent security lighting and new LED arena lighting suggested. Scoreboard replacement proposed
• Utilities and Infrastructure - Electrical upgrades are required, fire detection system upgrade flagged
• Landscape and Environment - Coastal planting suggested for erosion control, extension of penguin fence proposed. Is permeable fencing which would boost aesthetics of oval a good idea?
How to Get Involved:
Complete the survey online, printed or by phone: Click here to submit feedback online.
Printed forms can be accessed from Customer Service at the Council City Offices.
Feedback can also be given via phone to the Recreation and Community Facilities Coordinator, (03) 6430 5700
Attend a community drop-in session: Community drop-in sessions will be announced shortly through Council’s social media channels and website.
The public consultation includes a survey and is open for 8 weeks to gather ideas on the features, along with drop-in sessions for further community input.
Draft West Park Precinct Masterplan Presentation (PDF, 17MB)
Your feedback is incredibly important to us and will help us towards making a better Burnie.
The public consultation will conclude at 5pm on Sunday 30 November 2025.
Council will consolidate all feedback received, request consultants make any required adjustments to the plan and present the final draft to Councillors at a future Council meeting.