Wallaroo Foreshore is a popular and much-loved destination on the Yorke Peninsula. It has a significant impact on the environment, recreation, tourism, heritage, community, and cultural values of the area. Hatch Design to assist in the development of a Master Plan for The Wallaroo Foreshore, which outlines a shared vision, guides future considerations, and identifies opportunities to enhance, protect and preserve the foreshore’s unique character and qualities. he development of the Wallaroo Foreshore Master Plan required an open dialogue between all those interested in its future. The Master Plan is the result of a collective conversation, issues, and opportunities being heard equally. In order to provide a deeper understanding of ongoing efforts, concerns, and hopes of the broader community, each phase of engagement builds on ‘local’ knowledge. The project team has engaged with a number of First Nations representatives. This has included meeting with
the Nharangga Aboriginal Progress Association which identified further opportunity for engagement. The Master Plan outlines a comprehensive plan for the  development and improvement of the foreshore area, with a focus on enhancing community engagement and cultural events, improving walkability and safety, and providing essential amenities. Wallaroo Foreshore Master Plan outlines a shared vision for the future of the Foreshore based on extensive community and stakeholder engagement. Among other things, it identifies key infrastructure and land uses and provides a framework for future decision-making and funding allocation. Conceptual designs are included in the Master Plan to provide a general idea of what specific actions and ideas could look like in the future.

Location: Wallaroo, SA

Project: Master plan & community engagement

Client: The Copper Coast Council

Completion: 2022 - Ongoing

Country: Nharangga

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