New boardwalks and bridges
The boardwalks and connecting bridges in the reserve are ageing and deteriorating, and are some of the oldest boardwalks in the city. To enhance this popular public space, we're replacing the old boardwalks with new, wider boardwalks and renewing five bridges.
The width of the boardwalk and bridges will be increased to two metres without compromising the natural environment surrounding the boardwalks.
Wastewater infrastructure
When the boardwalk and bridge renewal is nearing completion, works to replace the wastewater pipeline running beneath the reserve will begin.
The existing pipeline being removed is approximately 700m long and is now over 40 years old, is undersized, prone to overflows and not meeting service requirements. It runs mostly parallel to the walking track from Welcome Bay Road and the new pipeline will be installed along the existing or similar alignment.
We initially programmed the wastewater aspect of this project to be completed by April 2025 however this is now expected to be completed by late 2025. This is due to a slightly delayed start date, ensuring steps are in place for safely clearing the asbestos pipe and associated subsoil, as well as these works taking place in a confined space.
Replacing this pipeline is essential work and an important step to ensure Welcome Bay has a quality wastewater network.