Draft Bundilla Beach Masterplan

Have your say on the draft Bundilla Beach area master plan

A staged and prioritised draft master plan has been developed, which aims to protect and enhance the Bundilla Beach area’s natural environment; create more opportunities for recreation and leisure; and enhance access for all members of the community. We're now conducting a second phase of engagement, where we are seeking feedback on the draft master plan.

Prior to drafting the master plan, City of Darwin ran an engagement process from 16 October to 12 November 2023 to gather a range of views about the future use and management of the Bundilla Beach area across the short, medium and long term.

Around 700 people shared their views about their needs and aspirations for the Bundilla Beach area during this first phase of engagement. Feedback was presented to Council; made publicly available on the City of Darwin and Engage Darwin websites; this feedback has informed the draft master plan’s design principles:

• A Connected Community – support safe and accessible pedestrian, cycle, and vehicle connections to enhance use by all members of the community.
• An Environmental Resource – protect and enhance the natural environments, which also provide the basis for passive recreation activities and enjoyment of the area.
• A Foreshore for Everyone – maximise access to and use of the foreshore area for the entire community, whether it be for exercising, enjoying street food or watching a spectacular sunset.

Stage One of the master plan focusses on improving the amenity of the Bundilla Beach area and activating the space through additional public lighting and CCTV; a new dog park; a 3 x 3 basketball court; landscaping and more green spaces; new paths to improve connectivity and more toilets, BBQ tables and shelters.

Stages Two and Three will include significant native plantings across the site; fishing platforms on the lagoon; a water play area; expansion of the foreshore area; extension of path network; and realignment of roadways and formal parking areas.

Construction of the Bundilla Beach master plan will be split into three stages, with Stage One delivering more public lighting and CCTV; a new dog park; a 3 x 3 basketball court; landscaping and more green spaces; new pathways to improve connectivity and more toilets, BBQ tables and shelters.

Stage One works will also see a new monument commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, supported by a $300,000 contribution from the Australian Government.

Construction on Stage One of the master plan is expected to commence during dry season 2024.

The medium and longer-term stages of the draft master plan will see:

• significant native plantings across the site, with up to 85 per cent canopy coverage in some areas
• enhanced recreational opportunities through provision of fishing platforms on the lagoon; skateable surfaces integrated into path networks; and a water play area.
• expansion of the beachfront recreation and leisure area, featuring beachfront viewing platforms; extension of pathway network; and additional park furniture. The expansion of the beachfront area will be made possible through the realignment of Atkins Drive
• new entry into the reserve through addition of a roundabout and formal parking off East Point Drive to provide safe and easy access to the reserve.

Community Consultation closes Wednesday 1 May 2024. Once the master plan has been finalised, it will be shared publicly.

Visit darwin.nt.gov.au/projects/bundilla-beach-master-plan for more information on the initial consultation.