Stage 1 Upgrade works to commence
19 February 2024
Construction on the first stage of upgrades at Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct has now commenced, providing key accessibility improvements for the community.
Stage 1 includes:
- Construction of a new accessible walkway and viewing platform will run along the eastern edge of Wentworth Falls Lake.
- Formalising the carpark on Waratah Road.
Impact on community access
Access along the eastern edge of the lake will be restricted throughout the project.
Stage 1 construction areas include:
- There will be no community access to much of the east side of the lake. Initially, there will be no access to the spillway bridge and walking tracks to Waratah Road, including paths from Bellevue Rd, Apanie Ln/Lake St. However, during the first stage of construction, visitors will still be able to walk along the dam wall up to the closed spillway. When work on the dam and spillway commences, the dam wall walk will also need to close.
- The boat ramp area will be inaccessible, as it is a designated site compound and construction material will be transported across the water.
- The Waratah Road carpark will be inaccessible as this will also serve as a construction compound, before work is done to seal the area, providing four parking spaces (including one accessible space) and link it to the accessible walking path.
These areas will also need to remain closed for work to take place on the dam and spillway, which is anticipated to commence in mid to late 2024.
As works progress, areas may be progressively reopened to the community.
Further information about the upgrades is available in the information sheets below or in the document library to the right of the page.
A map showing the Stage 1 work area is available here.
Read the media release about the start of construction here.
