Work has commenced on the long-awaited boardwalk and viewing platform linking Terrigal Beach to The Haven and the adjacent rock pool.
Work has commenced on the long-awaited boardwalk and viewing platform linking Terrigal Beach to The Haven and the adjacent rock pool.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the NSW Government provided $2.9 million for the boardwalk and $250,000 for the rock pool.
“A boardwalk at Terrigal has been talked about for decades and I am thrilled that construction is finally underway,” Mr Crouch said.
“The boardwalk will be 277 metres long and include integrated seating, lighting and a viewing platform. It will also improve accessibility around Terrigal, particularly for the elderly, parents with prams and people with disability who struggle to walk up the existing steep pathway.
“I know the vast majority of our community strongly supports this project and I want to congratulate Central Coast Council for getting on with the job of delivering this fantastic project that will benefit literally thousands of residents.”
Central Coast Council Unit Manager Economic Development and Project Delivery, Jamie Barclay said whilst many activities have come to a standstill in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, the boardwalk and rock pool restoration project has been able to continue as planned with construction now underway.
“Council is progressing projects where it is safe to do so to help boost the local economy and create jobs amid the COVID-19 crisis, and this major project’s construction works will contribute to this,” Mr Barclay said.
“The construction is being undertaken by Land & Marine Ocean Engineering Pty Ltd, a company with existing employees on the Central Coast that provided a commitment where possible to employ local Central Coast subcontractors and labourers as well as sourcing locally supplied equipment and materials.
“We are grateful to the NSW Government for funding this project which will create a new attraction for the area and continue to deliver economic benefits.”
For more information, go to: www.yourvoiceourcoast.com/terrigal-boardwalk.