Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct Upgrade - Project update
16 May 2025
Construction on the first stage of upgrades at Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct is progressing well and work to deliver a section of the shared path (Active Transport Link) along Sinclair Crescent is set to start. Below is an update on Stage 1 of the project.
Upgrades to the shared path along Sinclair Crescent:
Construction work on a new section of the shared path (Active Transport Link) along Sinclair Crescent, parallel to Wentworth Falls Lake, will start on Monday, 20 May 2024.
This is an important piece of work that will continue the shared path along Sinclair Crescent and provide increased safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Construction of the shared path will be undertaken in stages. Please see the map below.
At times, construction will require one lane of Sinclair Crescent to be closed along the work area. Traffic controls will be used to help minimise disruption during these times.
The previous length of shared path running along Sinclair Crescent (to the west of the lake precinct) was completed in 2022.
Work on this new section of the path is expected to be completed in July 2024 (weather permitting).
Above: location map for shared path construction, Sinclair Crescent.
Accessible Pedestrian Walkway and Viewing Platform:
The complex work to build the new accessible pedestrian walkway and viewing platform, along the eastern edge of the lake, is well progressed and has involved materials being transferred to the construction area via barge, from the boat ramp.
The steel components of the raised pedestrian walkway and viewing platform are currently being fabricated off-site and are anticipated to arrive on site in late May/early June. To provide the necessary support for the walkway and viewing platform, the drilling and installation of 15 concrete piers has now been completed.
Environmental protection has been front of mind since construction work started and is actively being monitored as the work continues.
Currently, construction of the accessible pedestrian walkway and viewing platform is scheduled for completion in August 2024 (weather permitting).
Accessible Walkway to Waratah Road and Waratah Road carpark:
Construction of the accessible pathway that will link the accessible pedestrian walkway and viewing platform to Waratah Road and a new carpark is 50% completed. Currently, a handrail for the pathway is being manufactured off-site and two additional concrete pours for the pathway will occur during May and June.
Work on the new Waratah Road carpark is also scheduled to start in June.
As with all the lake precinct upgrade works, effective environmental controls have been put in place to reduce impact on adjacent vegetation while the work is completed, which is anticipated to be finished in August 2024 (weather permitting).
Above: 50% completed accessible pathway to Waratah Road.
Stage 2 Works - Dam, Spillway and Boat Ramp upgrades
The Request for Tender (RFT) for the dam, spillway and boat ramp upgrades at Wentworth Falls Lake is currently open and closes on Monday, 17 June.
