Recreation Strategy 2023

Mid-Western Regional Council is updating our 10-year Recreation Strategy to guide Council and the community in developing sports and recreation facilities and services.

We invite everyone with an interest or involvement in sports, recreation, or physical activities, to share your valuable insights with us. Your comments and feedback will play a crucial role in shaping the future priorities for our community.

How to Participate:

If you would like to participate in the survey and contribute to this strategy, please complete the survey below.

Project Purpose

Mid-Western Regional Council is updating a recreation strategy for the Mid-Western Region. The purpose of the strategy is to provide direction to Council and the community on the planning and development of recreation opportunities and facilities over the next 10 years.

Mid-Western Regional Council aims to provide a diverse network of quality recreation assets that are fit-for-purpose and continue to meet the needs of the Mid-Western community. Therefore, the strategy demands that current recreation trends and contemporary best practices in recreation grounds and facilities planning and participation models be considered. For the purpose of the strategy, recreation is to be regarded as encompassing assets such as parks, sports fields and facilities, recreation reserves and facilities (including natural reserves and showgrounds).

Key outcomes from Recreational Strategy 2013

Through actions drafted in the Recreational Strategy 2013 the following key outcomes benefited the community.

Delivery of Stage 2 Glen Willow, relocation of Rugby Union and Junior Rugby League
Continue to support Sports Advisory Groups
Upgrade and maintenance of playgrounds rate within 400m of a dwelling
Encourage participation of youth in future facilities
Continue to develop shared pedestrian/cycle networks
Investigate opportunities that would facilitate swimming year round (completion of a pool business case and concept plans)
Ongoing capital replacement and upgrade program for recreation assets

Recreation Strategy 2013

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Discussions

Timeline

Recreation Strategy Survey Opens

11 September 2023, 12:00 AM

Recreation Strategy Survey Closes

02 October 2023, 12:00 AM

Results Analysed

Draft Recreational Plan Created

Mid-Western Regional Council Park Maps

Mudgee Parks Map (PDF, 1MB)

Rylstone Parks Map(PDF, 174KB)

Kandos Parks Map(PDF, 171KB)

Gulgong Parks Map(PDF, 865KB)