The small Windsor Parade Park could be made over after a significant number of trees were lost to the drought.
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The park is on the boundary of Dulhunty estate between Windsor Parade and the Mitchell Highway. Concerns about the area were raised with Dubbo Regional Council after a large number of trees died in the drought.
The total cost of redeveloping the park has been estimated at $1.67 million. However, that would be broken down in stages. The first stage, and the smallest, would be focused on improving the look of the park from the road.
The cost could also be reduced by about $100,000 if smaller stock was used.
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The work to be undertaken includes the removal of the dead trees and regrading of the area for water sensitive urban design measures are installed. From there 80 advanced plane trees, eight canary island palms and about 100 advanced mugga iron bark trees would be planted.
The next step would be for a path, including pram ramp, to be installed, followed by turf and then irrigation for the trees and palms.
As well as being more visually appealing, council said developing Windsor Parade Park would also boost the connectivity of the pedestrian and cycleway network of the city.
Dubbo Regional councillor David Grant said the plan was fantastic.
"I know I've been banging on about the Wellington town entrances but this is the town entrance into Dubbo," he said.
"It would be fantastic to see this parkland developed into a really welcoming entrance way into Dubbo."
Council is also considering installing a shade structure in the pocket park however it hasn't been included in the costings.
The plan for the park will go on public exhibition for 28 days before the park plan is considered by council.