Burns Bay Reserve Masterplan

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View of aqueduct at Burns Bay Reserve

Council is creating a Masterplan for Burns Bay Reserve, to establish a long-term vision which meets the community's evolving needs for a welcoming, accessible, and well-managed space.


(CLOSED) Stage 2 - Community Consultation: with Brooks Community Engagement

Tuesday 24 February until 7 April 2026

This stage built on earlier feedback and provided further opportunity for the community to contribute ideas and priorities to inform creation of the Masterplan, via:

  • Online survey
  • Email
  • 2 x Community pop-ups
  • 2 x Community work shops
  • 1 x Youth workshop
  • 5 x stakeholder interviews

Potential Base Masterplan - Various upgrades and elements considered

Activation Level Options - In addition to the Base Plan, further enhancements and improvement options were displayed (three possible variations).

* Please note that these options were not final, rather intended to assess community interest in different components.

Vote HERE for your preferred option


Council is creating a Masterplan for Burns Bay Reserve, to establish a long-term vision which meets the community's evolving needs for a welcoming, accessible, and well-managed space.


(CLOSED) Stage 2 - Community Consultation: with Brooks Community Engagement

Tuesday 24 February until 7 April 2026

This stage built on earlier feedback and provided further opportunity for the community to contribute ideas and priorities to inform creation of the Masterplan, via:

  • Online survey
  • Email
  • 2 x Community pop-ups
  • 2 x Community work shops
  • 1 x Youth workshop
  • 5 x stakeholder interviews

Potential Base Masterplan - Various upgrades and elements considered

Activation Level Options - In addition to the Base Plan, further enhancements and improvement options were displayed (three possible variations).

* Please note that these options were not final, rather intended to assess community interest in different components.

Vote HERE for your preferred option


  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Burns Bay Reserve Masterplan - Stage 2 Survey

    Have your say by completing our online survey, which takes approximately 10 minutes.

    Community consultation closes at midnight on 7 April 2026 

    It is recommended that you view the base plan and options before doing the survey.

    Council is currently in the second stage of preparing a Masterplan for Burns Bay Reserve to guide its long-term future. The Masterplan will aim to enhance the reserve and respond to community needs through thoughtful upgrades while supporting its existing uses, and natural character. Rest assured, The much loved spaces within the reserve, including the off-leash dog area and sporting fields will remain, with upgrades focused on improving these areas for everyone to enjoy.

    Building on feedback received from the community in 2023, Council is exploring potential design options and is seeking further input to help shape upgrades and enhancements. We encourage you to share your thoughts so the masterplan reflects how the community values and uses the reserve now and into the future.

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Page last updated: 03 Jul 2026, 09:32 AM