Port Macquarie-Hastings Council accepted the tender from Moir Landscape Architecture for the lump sum of $228,200.

The tender scope includes the detailed design of the master plan stages one and two, including civil earthworks, stormwater, paths, lighting, electrical, water, sewer, playground and landscaping.

A council report said the tender from Moir Landscape Architecture provided best value for money and met the specified requirements, providing a suitable range of options to address the project risks as well as stakeholder requirements.

A future procurement process for the construction is proposed with construction expected to start in December 2022.

A new playground and public art elements will deliver the first two stages of the Bain Park Master Plan.

A public art reference panel will select the art pieces through an expression of interest process.

The master plan's first two stages also include a bike/scooter pump track, High Street entry upgrade, circular pathway with landscaping and lighting, Avondale Street entry upgrade, reincorporation of centenarian plaques and volunteer recognition plaques and removal of Chinese tallow trees.

Community consultation has been part of the process to date.

Funding of $1.45 million from a NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program will go towards implementation of stages one and two.

The park is an intrinsic part of the Wauchope community.

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