Budd Park, Murwillumbuh NSW

Project overview

How Tweed Shire Council transformed a flood-affected site into a thriving community space — with durable, semi-custom outdoor infrastructure built for the future.

When repeated flooding in 2017 and 2022 severely impacted the World Heritage Rainforest Centre in Murwillumbah, Tweed Shire Council was faced with a difficult but necessary decision — to remove the flood-prone building and reimagine the site.

What followed was not just a clean-up, but a bold commitment to community resilience and long-term design thinking.

The revitalisation of Budd Park represents a future-focused approach to public space — one that balances functionality, community, and environmental sensitivity in a region known for both its natural beauty and its climate extremes.

GX Outdoors' contribution

Budd Park’s transformation was shaped by a clear design goal: create a public space that responds to the local environment — both its beauty and its challenges.

GX Outdoors contributed a suite of robust, low-maintenance outdoor infrastructure, chosen not only for durability in a flood-prone location, but for its ability to support flexible, site-specific design.

A standout feature was the semi-custom Red Gum Shelters, featuring laser-cut panels inspired by the Sweet Gum Trees that line the Tweed River. The same motif appears in park signage and entry features, helping to create a consistent visual language throughout the site.

Elsewhere in the park, Citistyle Platform Seating and Park Benches were customised with multi-coloured slats — a creative decision by Landscape Architect Ian Bentley to introduce warmth and character to the space. It’s a simple detail that speaks to the design versatility of GX Outdoors’ product range.

To support accessibility and community use, an extra-long Integra EX Table Setting was installed with a wheelchair-accessible end — a thoughtful inclusion, particularly important in a neighbourhood with a large retirement-age population.

Together, these elements show how practical infrastructure can become part of a larger design story — one that reflects place, encourages connection, and supports long-term community use.

See the full list of products used in Budd Park in the side bar. 

Want to hear more about the design approach? Watch the video below with Ian Bentley, Landscape Architect at Tweed Shire Council.