The NSW Government will future-proof Mannering Park foreshore at Lake Macquarie by investing $600,000 to renew part of its seawall.
Crown Lands in the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is funding and managing the project in partnership with NSW Public Works and has appointed Bridgewater Marine Pty Ltd as the contractors to do the work following a competitive tender process.
The major works will include removing a worn-out section of seawall, replacing it with a new 70m seawall of sandstone block design, and removing a dilapidated jetty.
The stabilisation of the foreshore will protect public reserve and recreational facilities including a cycleway, outdoor exercise station and benches from coastal erosion.
This will safeguard a popular outdoor recreation area adjacent the BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie Tourist Park.
The new foreshore structure will connect to the existing boat ramp south-east of the works, with creek stabilisation to the north-west already completed by Central Coast Council.
Crown Lands, which owns the public land near the seawall, has consulted with Central Coast Council, BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie Tourist Park and the local community on the project.
Temporary pedestrian access will be maintained along the foreshore, while direct access to the seawall will be temporarily closed for public safety as rebuilding of the seawall takes place.
Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley said the Mannering Park foreshore was a Lake Macquarie gem, loved by locals and a drawcard for visitors.
“It’s fantastic to have these upgrades underway so locals and visitors can get out and enjoy our beautiful lake,” she said.
Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the significant investment would protect the Mannering Park foreshore from coastal erosion and make it safer and more accessible.