Kinloch Lakefront Reserve to be developed

Kinloch Lakefront Reserve is to remain open to vehicles after a Council decision was made on the reserve's future this week.

Councillors decided on a proposal that would include extending the sealed area and create around 20 car parks on the reserve, meaning cars will only be able to be parked in marked car parks and not on grassed areas.

The decision means notable trees on the reserve will be protected by keeping cars away from roots, but ensures the community still has easy access to the popular reserve.

Policy manager Nick Carroll said changes to the reserve will be based on elements from a plan presented to Council by the Kinloch Action Group.

"The proposal will recommend installing around 20 car parks along the current road and bollards to ensure vehicles don't enter grassed areas," he said.

Earlier Council decisions were made to close the reserve to vehicles, but the community expressed a strong view the reserve should remain open to cars.

A full design and cost details will be presented to Council at a later date.