Great strides made on popular Shoalhaven walking track

Significant enhancements to some of the Shoalhaven’s premier outdoor recreational spots are currently in progress, with anticipated completion by the middle of the year. These upgrades span from Burrill Lake to Vincentia, elevating the experience of the region’s cherished walks and foreshore areas.

This initiative, supported by the Restart NSW Infrastructure Grant from the New South Wales Government, involves Council spearheading extensive improvements across seven key sustainable tourism infrastructure projects. The endeavours aim not only to boost the area’s appeal to tourists but also to provide long-term benefits to the local community.

Mayor Amanda Findley highlighted the dual benefits of these upgrades: enhancing accessibility for residents and visitors alike, and spotlighting the Shoalhaven’s breath-taking coastal landscapes.

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“These paths and walkways are already popular among both locals and tourists. Thanks to the upgrades, their appeal is set to increase even further,” Mayor Findley remarked.

The scope of work extends beyond trail improvements, including significant enhancements to parking facilities, accessibility features, signage, amenities, and the addition of new viewing platforms.

“These enhancements are designed to ensure the longevity and sustainability of the infrastructure, catering to both casual visitors and avid hikers,” Mayor Findley added, emphasising the projects’ role in stimulating economic growth and allowing users to intimately engage with the region’s unique natural settings.

With Easter and the school holiday period approaching, Mayor Findley is eager to provide updates on the progress of these seven projects and encourages the public to visit some of the already completed sites.

Completed upgrades available to the public, funded through the Restart NSW Fund, include:

• Plantation Point in Vincentia, now featuring beach access ramps, new accessible amenities, pathways, and parking facilities.
• The Palm Beach waterfront at Sanctuary Point, boasting new BBQs, shelters, accessible pathways, enhanced amenities, and parking improvements.
• The Basin Walk between St Georges Basin and Sanctuary Point, including a new shared path and the ongoing upgrade of a 5km stretch to Wool Lane, with additional boardwalk sections to be added.
• Bherwerre Wetlands in Sanctuary Point, offering an accessible car park and boardwalk leading to a viewing platform, alongside a wide boardwalk connecting Larmer Avenue to the parking area.
• Hyams Beach, which now has formalized parking, a new playground, picnic shelters, park furniture, an amenities building, landscaping, and walkways.
• One Track for All in Ulladulla, featuring upgraded tracks now suitable for wheelchair-assisted users and mobility scooters due to asphalt resurfacing.

Continuing projects include the Coomee Nulunga Cultural Walk in Ulladulla, the Southern Headlands Walk from Narrawallee to Blackburn Headland in Burrill, and final enhancements at Hyams Beach.

For further details on the Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure Project, the public is encouraged to visit the Council’s website.

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