Budd Park, Murwillumbuh NSW

Just as the Murwillumbah community was recovering from the devastating floods of 2017, record-breaking flooding struck again in 2022.

These repeated events had a lasting impact on local infrastructure - and made one thing clear: it’s not a question of if the area will flood again, but when.

This reality shaped the design intent for Budd Park, and guided the approach of Ian Bentley, the architect behind the project at Tweed Shire Council.

Location

Budd Park is a picturesque spot in Murwillumbah, a small Northern NSW community of around 9,000 people and a popular stopover for tourists travelling to and from Queensland. The park sits on the banks of the Tweed River, lined with the iconic local tree - the Sweet Gum.

While the upgraded space needed to be welcoming for families, it also had to meet the needs of the town’s growing older population, especially given its proximity to several retirement villages.

That meant the furniture had to be:

• Accessible and DDA-compliant

• Durable enough to withstand future flood events

• Customisable to reflect local identity without adding major cost

• Flexible in seating mounts to suit different design needs

Bringing the Vision to Life

To fit the design vision for Budd Park, we supplied a full range of aluminium furniture and shelters built to withstand future flooding and make cleanup easy.

Our Citistyle seating options - from platform seats to plinth-mounted park benches - offered the flexibility needed to integrate seamlessly with the existing concrete pillars Ian chose as a key design element.

A standout feature is the laser-cut design in the roof panel of our Red Gum shelter, echoing the Sweet Gum trees that line the park and enhancing the space’s identity.

Meeting the accessibility needs of the whole community was central to the design. Our Integra Ex Table includes extended tabletops for wheelchair access, while our Atessa Bin Enclosures and Citistyle Bike Parking Hoops provide essential amenities every public space requires.

Creating Community Spaces Together

As a family-run business manufacturing 100% Australian-made street and park furniture, collaborations like this one with Ian Bentley and Tweed Shire Council bring us real pride. Seeing our products contribute to meaningful community spaces is what drives us.

Working closely together means we can deliver a cohesive product range with a fast 4–6 week turnaround, coordinated delivery, a single invoice, and the peace of mind of a 20-year product warranty.

We caught up with Ian to hear more about the design story - watch the interview below, or start browsing our prouduct range now.