West Park Precinct Masterplan
Published on 24 March 2026
Council has reviewed and consolidated all community feedback received and has made amendments to the draft plan. This final version was first presented to the community at Councils Food and Feedback event, held on 21 March 2026.
The final version of the West Park Precinct Masterplan will be presented to Councillors at the April Council meeting.
Earlier:
January 2026
On 1 October 2025, Council commenced the community consultation on the Draft West Park Precinct Masterplan. The 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 was developed using insights and suggestions collected from consultation meetings with stakeholders of the West Park Precinct User Group.
There were a number of elements within the draft plan that Council and the User Group required further feedback to make a final decision.
Community members were invited to pop up sessions to speak directly to Council and examine the Draft Masterplan on display. Community were encouraged to complete the online survey, or provide their input via email, phone or in writing.
Councillors, West Park User group members, and Council representatives also directly engaged with stakeholders and community groups to ensure they had ample opportunity to be heard to and provide feedback.
The consultation period was open for 8 weeks and closed on 30 November, 2025.
The Findings:
What the community said they use most at the West Park Precinct:
- Coastal Pathway (85.1%)
- Parking (51.1%)
- Penguin Observation area (37.6%)
- West Park Oval (32.6%)
- UTAS Campus (23.4%)
- Other (19.9%)
- Skate Park (14.2%)
- The Point (20.6%)
- Basketball half‑court (7.1%)
- Indoor Cricket (2.1%)
The Big themes
Top Suburbs Represented
What we heard:
- We heard strong support to keep West Park’s coastal route uninterrupted - this protects accessibility for families and ensures Burnie Parkrun can continue safely.
- There’s momentum behind a modern skate facility - whether retained or relocated - to be delivered with no service gap and with toilets, lighting, and event programming
- People asked for clearer markings, non‑slip surfaces, and low‑glare lighting along shared paths
Now what?
Council is currently consolidating all feedback received, will request consultants to make any required adjustments to the plan and will present the final draft to Councillors at a future Council meeting.
November 30, 2025
Feedback is now closed.
Thank you to our community for taking the time to fill in the survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and will help us strive towards Making a Better Burnie.
October 01, 2025
Burnie City Council invites the community to provide feedback on the Draft West Park Precinct Masterplan.
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?
The public consultation is now closed.
Council will now 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.
Your feedback is incredibly important to us and will help us towards making a better Burnie.