9 Jan, 2023
Draft Loechel Park Masterplan 2023-2033 Released for Comment
A renewed vision for Lucindale's Loechel Park is now open for public comment with the release of the Draft Loechel Park Masterplan.
Loechel Park is a 30-acre native vegetation parcel of land located in the heart of the Limestone Coast approximately 40km from Naracoorte, 4km from Lucindale and 50km from the coastal town of Kingston.
In 2019 Naracoorte Lucindale Council engaged consultants to prepare a Masterplan and Urban Design Framework for the Lucindale Township. The aim of this Plan is to guide future development, the use of public land and facilities, future sustainability of the community and opportunities for enhancement of public spaces and facilities. It was identified by the community that Loechel Park was a poor-quality space with low levels of utilization and upgrades to Loechel Park would promote better use and activity there, offering new nature-based opportunities in Lucindale.
The Loechel Park Masterplan has been developed in collaboration between Naracoorte Lucindale Council and representatives of LINC and the intent is to deliver a community-driven Plan that is supported by Council and the community.
The vision of the Loechel Park Masterplan is to create a local nature-based precinct on Lucindale’s doorstep as both a tourism and community asset, building on the growing trail network in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council area. This Plan will outline the key projects and steps for implementation, along with estimated costings, to enable LINC and Council to progress works, seek external grant funding and make strategic and budgetary decisions in the future.
NEW PROJECTS
✅ $403,000 in new projects have been identified for Loechel Park:
- Native Vegetation Clearance + Land Management Plan
- Walking trails with interpretive signage
- Picnic area with shelter and signage
- Upgrade carpark area
- Rail Trail to Lucindale
Annual Loechel Park maintenance is proposed as a shared responsibility between LINC and Council, managed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to ensure key areas of responsibility for the park.
To provide your feedback via a short survey, go to our public consultation website at https://yoursay.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/loechel-park-masterplan-2023-2033
*Please note - you need to register to take part in the online survey and can only submit one response per person.
Hard copies of the survey will also be available at the Naracoorte Library, Visitor Information Centre, Council Offices (Naracoorte and Lucindale) and locations around the Lucindale Township.
Consultation will close on 13 February 2023.
You can read the following documents on the Your Say project page:
🌳The Draft Loechel Park Masterplan 2023-2033
✅ The Concept Design Map
👌The Community Consultation Plan
🌻The Lucindale Township Masterplan 2019
Media Spokespeople:
Mayor Patrick Ross - email patrick.ross@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 0427 658 049
Trevor Smart, CEO - email trevor.smart@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 87601100
General Media Enquiries:
Jayne Miller, Manager Engagement & Community - email jayne.miller@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 87601100