Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrades

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Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrade

Major upgrades open at Wentworth Falls Lake

Upgrades to Wentworth Falls Lake have reached a critical milestone with the completion of the complex dam and spillway works.

The opening of a new path across the dam means that entire eastern edge of the lake is now able to be accessed, increasing opportunities to enjoy this beautiful recreation area.

The completed upgrades include:

  • Necessary dam upgrades for community safety
  • A new pedestrian path across the top of the dam wall
  • Spillway upgrades that improve control of water levels for fire protection and community resilience
  • A new bridge across the spillway
  • An upgraded boat ramp and emergency vehicle access road.

The works were officially opened on 20 June 2025 by Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill, Blue Mountains Deputy Mayor Romola Hollywood, Member for the Blue Mountains Trish Doyle MP and Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman MP.

Work continues on other upgrades at the lake, including a new carpark on Sinclair Crescent, improvements to the existing loop walk around the lake and improved recreational facilities for the community.

Sinclair Crescent Carpark Upgrade

Updated 10 June 2025

Construction work is underway on Stage 1 of the Sinclair Crescent carpark upgrade, located at the current gravel carpark area opposite Wentworth Falls Lake.

Parking has been reduced to approximately ten spaces within the current gravel parking carpark area. These ten spaces will later become unavailable as the construction work progresses and we will update the community before this occurs. Active efforts will be made by Council’s contractor to reduce noise and dust during the work. A site office will be positioned at the western end of the carpark, away from residential properties.

Council Rangers are aware of the upcoming changed parking conditions and will continue to monitor the lake precinct. While they cannot commit to increased monitoring, additional patrols may be able to be undertaken, dependent on available resourcing at the time.

The work will deliver a new carpark for the community and includes:

  • 33 formalised parking spaces to improve parking amenity, safety and accessibility.
  • A pedestrian crossing and traffic calming.
  • Bus stop upgrade.
  • New lighting and landscaping

The new carpark is anticipated to be finished in September 2025 (weather permitting).

One lane of Sinclair Crescent in front of the construction area is temporarily closed until Monday 23 July 2025.

This is to allow work on the Sinclair Crescent carpark that is close to the carriageway to be completed safely.

Traffic control will start from the eastern speed hump and will extend to the western boundary of the Stage 1 carpark as work progresses. A traffic controller will be in place while work is being undertaken during the day and after hours there will be a traffic light system in place, to manage the traffic past the construction zone and reduce disruption.

Thank you to the community for your patience as these upgrade works are undertaken.

Thank you to the community for your patience as these upgrade works are undertaken.

You can find out more about the project below, in the News Feed at the bottom of the page and in the Document Library to the right of the page.

The second stage of the Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrade is now underway

17 October 2024

Stage 2 of the essential dam and spillway safety works at Wentworth Falls Lake to ensure structural integrity of the dam wall will require a small water drawdown of 600mm. This 600mm drawdown, which is substantially less than the 2.5m drawdown originally proposed by NSW Public Works, is similar to past natural evaporation events that have occurred over the years.

Council extensively investigated options to avoid any reduction of the lake water level. Following expert advice and in consultation with an independent dam specialist, this water drawdown is required to safely complete the work.

An extensive negotiation process has been undertaken with a selection of experienced contractors to arrive at a final construction method that is based on public safety, minimal impact on the environment, financial responsibility and community expectations.

Stage 2 includes the construction of:
• Necessary dam upgrades for community safety.
• Spillway upgrades to improve control of water levels for fire protection and community resilience.
• An upgraded boat ramp and emergency vehicle access road.

Community access to parts of the lake will continue to be restricted during the upgrade project, including:
• The boat ramp area.
• The path across the dam wall and spillway.
• The grassed incline on the back of the dam wall.

This complex package of work is scheduled to be complete mid-2025.

The dam, spillway and boat ramp improvements follow the recent completion of other important accessibility upgrades at the lake:
• A new accessible viewing platform and pedestrian walkway
• An accessible path along the eastern edge of the lake to Waratah Road
• A new carpark on Waratah Road
• Improvements to the shared path along Sinclair Crescent.

Read the media release about the completed upgrades.

Above: Water levels during a previous natural evaporation event indicative of a 600mm drawdown.

Above: Wentworth Falls Lake Stage 2 community access map.

Above: Indicative gabion replace - rip rap (rock beaching).

Above: Wentworth Falls Lake Drawdown Indicators

Wentworth Falls Lake – Viewing Platform and Pedestrian Walkway opening

2 October 2024

The new accessible viewing platform and pedestrian walkway on the eastern bank of Wentworth Falls Lake is now partially open to the community, providing serene views over the water and surrounding landscape.

The wide viewing platform and walkway replaces the old wooden structure on this side of the lake and gives visitors increased access to experience the lake environment.

From Waratah Road, visitors can now travel along an accessible path that winds along the eastern lake shore, through to the new viewing platform and pedestrian walkway. The walk currently ends at the construction area of the upcoming spillway and dam upgrades.

The opening of the viewing platform and pedestrian walkway is a major milestone for the lake precinct upgrade project and opens more of the lake to a broader range of people.

Significant features of the viewing platform include:

  • Increased protection of the lake edge, flora and fauna by raising the walkway from the lake edge.

  • Lowered handrails on the ‘top deck’ of the viewing platform that provide someone in a wheelchair with an unobstructed view over the lake.

  • A well-integrated, sympathetic design which balances form with function. This includes the use of Corten steel, that will weather and blend with the backdrop of the trees and sandstone cutting, over time.

  • The use of decking with a heel guard mesh.

  • Tactile bumps on handrails to aid navigation for people with impaired vision.

It has been built for the future and constructed from appropriate materials that will withstand future weather events.

Extensive community consultation took place in 2022 on the design of the viewing platform and walkway, resulting in a revised design with a reduced amount of Corten steel featured in the structure.

Over recent months work on a range of complementary accessibility upgrades around the lake have progressively opened for the community, including a new section of the shared path along Sinclair Crescent and a new carpark on Waratah Road.

What’s next:

On-site preparations for the spillway, dam wall and boat ramp upgrades are anticipated to start from Friday, 4 October 2024.

Highly experienced dam remediation contractor, Entracon, has been selected to deliver these important improvements.

The construction methods being used to remediate the spillway and dam wall will result in a small water drawdown of up to 600mm. The condition of the dam wall below the water will require ongoing assessment as work progresses. These works are currently scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2025.

Upgrades to precinct seating, shelters and BBQ facilities as well as the formalisation of a full a precinct walk are also still to come as part of the precinct upgrades.

Visitors are reminded to stay out of all construction areas while the precinct upgrades are underway.

The Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrade.

Council has been working to carefully enhance the upgrade plans for Wentworth Falls Lake, in order to deliver an expanded package of works that best support the community’s vision for this iconic recreational precinct:

  • Dam upgrades: upgrade of the spillways, upstream dam wall and weir infrastructure to improve control of water levels for fire protection and community resilience. An upgraded boat ramp, landscaping and staging area for emergency vehicles will also be delivered.
  • Accessible walkway and viewing platform: a new pedestrian bridge and viewing platform, and improvements to how visitors access the northern edge of the lake to Waratah Road.
  • Precinct walk: a walk around the lake and a link to Waratah Road.
  • Carparks: new carparks on Sinclair Crescent and Waratah Road.
  • Plus upgraded precinct seating, shelters and BBQ facilities.

Council is now positioned to deliver the best outcome for the community through a broad package of upgrades that not only enhance how the lake and its surroundings can be experienced, but provide increased protections from future flood and fire events.

More information is available the News Feed below and a series of Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the right of this page.

Stay informed with updates on this project - click ‘Subscribe’ in the Stay informed box to the right.

Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrade

Major upgrades open at Wentworth Falls Lake

Upgrades to Wentworth Falls Lake have reached a critical milestone with the completion of the complex dam and spillway works.

The opening of a new path across the dam means that entire eastern edge of the lake is now able to be accessed, increasing opportunities to enjoy this beautiful recreation area.

The completed upgrades include:

  • Necessary dam upgrades for community safety
  • A new pedestrian path across the top of the dam wall
  • Spillway upgrades that improve control of water levels for fire protection and community resilience
  • A new bridge across the spillway
  • An upgraded boat ramp and emergency vehicle access road.

The works were officially opened on 20 June 2025 by Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill, Blue Mountains Deputy Mayor Romola Hollywood, Member for the Blue Mountains Trish Doyle MP and Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman MP.

Work continues on other upgrades at the lake, including a new carpark on Sinclair Crescent, improvements to the existing loop walk around the lake and improved recreational facilities for the community.

Sinclair Crescent Carpark Upgrade

Updated 10 June 2025

Construction work is underway on Stage 1 of the Sinclair Crescent carpark upgrade, located at the current gravel carpark area opposite Wentworth Falls Lake.

Parking has been reduced to approximately ten spaces within the current gravel parking carpark area. These ten spaces will later become unavailable as the construction work progresses and we will update the community before this occurs. Active efforts will be made by Council’s contractor to reduce noise and dust during the work. A site office will be positioned at the western end of the carpark, away from residential properties.

Council Rangers are aware of the upcoming changed parking conditions and will continue to monitor the lake precinct. While they cannot commit to increased monitoring, additional patrols may be able to be undertaken, dependent on available resourcing at the time.

The work will deliver a new carpark for the community and includes:

  • 33 formalised parking spaces to improve parking amenity, safety and accessibility.
  • A pedestrian crossing and traffic calming.
  • Bus stop upgrade.
  • New lighting and landscaping

The new carpark is anticipated to be finished in September 2025 (weather permitting).

One lane of Sinclair Crescent in front of the construction area is temporarily closed until Monday 23 July 2025.

This is to allow work on the Sinclair Crescent carpark that is close to the carriageway to be completed safely.

Traffic control will start from the eastern speed hump and will extend to the western boundary of the Stage 1 carpark as work progresses. A traffic controller will be in place while work is being undertaken during the day and after hours there will be a traffic light system in place, to manage the traffic past the construction zone and reduce disruption.

Thank you to the community for your patience as these upgrade works are undertaken.

Thank you to the community for your patience as these upgrade works are undertaken.

You can find out more about the project below, in the News Feed at the bottom of the page and in the Document Library to the right of the page.

The second stage of the Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrade is now underway

17 October 2024

Stage 2 of the essential dam and spillway safety works at Wentworth Falls Lake to ensure structural integrity of the dam wall will require a small water drawdown of 600mm. This 600mm drawdown, which is substantially less than the 2.5m drawdown originally proposed by NSW Public Works, is similar to past natural evaporation events that have occurred over the years.

Council extensively investigated options to avoid any reduction of the lake water level. Following expert advice and in consultation with an independent dam specialist, this water drawdown is required to safely complete the work.

An extensive negotiation process has been undertaken with a selection of experienced contractors to arrive at a final construction method that is based on public safety, minimal impact on the environment, financial responsibility and community expectations.

Stage 2 includes the construction of:
• Necessary dam upgrades for community safety.
• Spillway upgrades to improve control of water levels for fire protection and community resilience.
• An upgraded boat ramp and emergency vehicle access road.

Community access to parts of the lake will continue to be restricted during the upgrade project, including:
• The boat ramp area.
• The path across the dam wall and spillway.
• The grassed incline on the back of the dam wall.

This complex package of work is scheduled to be complete mid-2025.

The dam, spillway and boat ramp improvements follow the recent completion of other important accessibility upgrades at the lake:
• A new accessible viewing platform and pedestrian walkway
• An accessible path along the eastern edge of the lake to Waratah Road
• A new carpark on Waratah Road
• Improvements to the shared path along Sinclair Crescent.

Read the media release about the completed upgrades.

Above: Water levels during a previous natural evaporation event indicative of a 600mm drawdown.

Above: Wentworth Falls Lake Stage 2 community access map.

Above: Indicative gabion replace - rip rap (rock beaching).

Above: Wentworth Falls Lake Drawdown Indicators

Wentworth Falls Lake – Viewing Platform and Pedestrian Walkway opening

2 October 2024

The new accessible viewing platform and pedestrian walkway on the eastern bank of Wentworth Falls Lake is now partially open to the community, providing serene views over the water and surrounding landscape.

The wide viewing platform and walkway replaces the old wooden structure on this side of the lake and gives visitors increased access to experience the lake environment.

From Waratah Road, visitors can now travel along an accessible path that winds along the eastern lake shore, through to the new viewing platform and pedestrian walkway. The walk currently ends at the construction area of the upcoming spillway and dam upgrades.

The opening of the viewing platform and pedestrian walkway is a major milestone for the lake precinct upgrade project and opens more of the lake to a broader range of people.

Significant features of the viewing platform include:

  • Increased protection of the lake edge, flora and fauna by raising the walkway from the lake edge.

  • Lowered handrails on the ‘top deck’ of the viewing platform that provide someone in a wheelchair with an unobstructed view over the lake.

  • A well-integrated, sympathetic design which balances form with function. This includes the use of Corten steel, that will weather and blend with the backdrop of the trees and sandstone cutting, over time.

  • The use of decking with a heel guard mesh.

  • Tactile bumps on handrails to aid navigation for people with impaired vision.

It has been built for the future and constructed from appropriate materials that will withstand future weather events.

Extensive community consultation took place in 2022 on the design of the viewing platform and walkway, resulting in a revised design with a reduced amount of Corten steel featured in the structure.

Over recent months work on a range of complementary accessibility upgrades around the lake have progressively opened for the community, including a new section of the shared path along Sinclair Crescent and a new carpark on Waratah Road.

What’s next:

On-site preparations for the spillway, dam wall and boat ramp upgrades are anticipated to start from Friday, 4 October 2024.

Highly experienced dam remediation contractor, Entracon, has been selected to deliver these important improvements.

The construction methods being used to remediate the spillway and dam wall will result in a small water drawdown of up to 600mm. The condition of the dam wall below the water will require ongoing assessment as work progresses. These works are currently scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2025.

Upgrades to precinct seating, shelters and BBQ facilities as well as the formalisation of a full a precinct walk are also still to come as part of the precinct upgrades.

Visitors are reminded to stay out of all construction areas while the precinct upgrades are underway.

The Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrade.

Council has been working to carefully enhance the upgrade plans for Wentworth Falls Lake, in order to deliver an expanded package of works that best support the community’s vision for this iconic recreational precinct:

  • Dam upgrades: upgrade of the spillways, upstream dam wall and weir infrastructure to improve control of water levels for fire protection and community resilience. An upgraded boat ramp, landscaping and staging area for emergency vehicles will also be delivered.
  • Accessible walkway and viewing platform: a new pedestrian bridge and viewing platform, and improvements to how visitors access the northern edge of the lake to Waratah Road.
  • Precinct walk: a walk around the lake and a link to Waratah Road.
  • Carparks: new carparks on Sinclair Crescent and Waratah Road.
  • Plus upgraded precinct seating, shelters and BBQ facilities.

Council is now positioned to deliver the best outcome for the community through a broad package of upgrades that not only enhance how the lake and its surroundings can be experienced, but provide increased protections from future flood and fire events.

More information is available the News Feed below and a series of Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the right of this page.

Stay informed with updates on this project - click ‘Subscribe’ in the Stay informed box to the right.

  • Project Update - April 2025

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    Update 14 April 2025

    Below is an update on the significant progress being made on the Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrades:

    • A new flood gate valve has been installed.

    This replaces the old sluice gate system. The valve unit is blue in colour from the manufacturer. We have investigated options for painting it but have been advised that paint would flake off – which is not suitable from an environmental or a visual perspective. The valve will soon be partially covered by a ‘debris reflector’ – similar to a cage – to help protect it from any debris (tree limbs etc) which may flow over the top of the spillway during very heavy rain, and will help reduce maintenance and increase its longevity. This may reduce the visual impact slightly, however it will still be visible through the cage.

    • The spillway safety boom.

    As part of the dam safety requirements, a new boom will be installed at the lake, in May (date currently TBC). The installation of the boom has two purposes:

    1. community safety.
    2. diverting debris around the spillway making it easier to collect before it goes into Jamison Creek.

    The contractor, Entracon, is currently preparing a detailed boom anchor design for Council’s approval.

    The boom is orange in colour which we know will be a point of discussion within the community. However, this colour reinforces the primary function of the boom which is to warn swimmers, kayakers and other water users that they are approaching the spillway and to provide a physical barrier to them progressing any closer.

    For this reason it is important that the boom is highly visible.

    It is not possible to change the colour of the boom (similarly to the valve, any paint applied would flake off over time) and diminishing the colour would also undermine its purpose and effectiveness.

    Dam wall and spillway.

    Work is ongoing along the toe of the wall and on the spillway. Preparations are also being made for pathway work along the top of the wall. This is now anticipated to start from early May. The work on the path should take around two weeks (weather permitting).

    Construction of the boat ramp.

    This is around 80% completed. The access road and its surrounding area is progressing well. The remaining work includes road pavement, kerb, furniture, lights, turf, and planting.

    Sinclair Crescent carpark.

    The carpark design is approximately 80% complete. Council is navigating various approval processes required by utility providers, where their assets sit within the current footprint of the new carpark. This has been a lengthy external process.

  • Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrade – Saturday construction works

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    31 January 2025

    Council’s contractor undertaking the dam, spillway and boat ramp works at Wentworth Falls Lake has extended their working days to include Saturday’s, between 8am and 4pm (weather permitting).

    This is being done to allow the walk over the dam wall to reopen as quickly as possible and to offset some time that has been lost due to wet weather.

    The areas available for recreational use on Saturday’s will not change. However, there will be machinery noise that may have some impact on the recreational amenity of the lake, particularly around the pirate ship play area.

    To minimise these impacts, there will be no demolition or rock breaking work done on Saturdays and the contractor will be installing mesh on the existing construction fencing.

    The contractors will also be requested to arrange their work schedule to focus Saturday work on the spillway – away from the park and play areas – when this is possible.

    Allowing the contractors to work Saturdays to complete the dam and spillway works, including the new accessible path on the top of the dam wall, will enable the connection from Sinclair Crescent to Waratah Street via the dam wall to reopen sooner. This connection is of significant value to the community and is anticipated to be completed by mid-2025.

  • Upgrade works recommence following the holiday break

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    10 January 2025

    Following the Christmas and New Year break, work has recommenced on the Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrades.

    Below is a brief update on the current dam wall, spillway, boat ramp and Sinclair Crescent carpark works:

    Dam wall: Embankment face upgrade work is complete. Construction work is now underway on the new concrete footpath along the top of the dam wall.

    Spillway: Spillway upgrade work will commence next week.

    Boat ramp and surrounding area: Construction area fencing is now in place ahead of construction work commencing next week.

    Sinclair Crescent carpark upgrade: This is currently in the detailed design phase with construction work anticipated to commence in February/March.

  • Sinclair Crescent temporary pedestrian crossing installed

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    19 December 2024

    Installation of a temporary, at grade crossing on Sinclair Crescent (Wentworth Falls) to improve pedestrian safety over the busy summer period has been completed.

    The work involved:

    • Construction of a concrete kerb ramp near the amenities block
    • Excavation of postholes
    • Installation of speed cushions and signage
    • Pedestrian crossing line marking

    The temporary pedestrian crossing will link the current gravel carpark on Sinclair Crescent to the southern end of the lake near the amenities building, as shown in the picture overleaf. The crossing is temporary and will be upgraded as part of the wider carpark upgrade works anticipated to start in mid-January 2025.

  • Sinclair Crescent temporary pedestrian crossing nightworks

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    16 December 2024

    Installation of a temporary, at grade crossing on Sinclair Crescent (Wentworth Falls) to improve pedestrian safety over the busy summer period will begin Monday, 16 December and is expected to be completed on Thursday, 19th December.

    Works will be conducted at night, between 7.30pm and 5.00am (weather permitting). There will be a contraflow in place along Sinclair Crescent during these times to minimise disruption, with traffic management on site while works are taking place.

    Crossing work like this is usually done at night to reduce the impact on the community. Construction equipment will also be positioned in the gravel carpark during the work.

    Council’s contractor will make active efforts to reduce the impact of sound and vibration while construction is underway. The noisiest part of this will be some limited concrete cutting, which will be scheduled early during the work shift. The work will include:

    • Construction of a concrete kerb ramp near the amenities block
    • Excavation of postholes
    • Installation of speed cushions and signage
    • Pedestrian crossing line marking

    The temporary pedestrian crossing will link the current gravel carpark on Sinclair Crescent to the southern end of the lake near the amenities building, as shown in the picture overleaf. The crossing is temporary and will be upgraded as part of the wider carpark upgrade works anticipated to start in mid-January 2025.

  • Wentworth Falls Lake – Viewing Platform and Pedestrian Walkway opening

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    2 October 2024

    The new accessible viewing platform and pedestrian walkway on the eastern bank of Wentworth Falls Lake is now partially open to the community, providing serene views over the water and surrounding landscape.

    The wide viewing platform and walkway replaces the old wooden structure on this side of the lake and gives visitors increased access to experience the lake environment.

    From Waratah Road, visitors can now travel along an accessible path that winds along the eastern lake shore, through to the new viewing platform and pedestrian walkway. The walk currently ends at the construction area of the upcoming spillway and dam upgrades.

    The opening of the viewing platform and pedestrian walkway is a major milestone for the lake precinct upgrade project and opens more of the lake to a broader range of people.

    Significant features of the viewing platform include:

    • Increased protection of the lake edge, flora and fauna by raising the walkway from the lake edge.

    • Lowered handrails on the ‘top deck’ of the viewing platform that provide someone in a wheelchair with an unobstructed view over the lake.

    • A well-integrated, sympathetic design which balances form with function. This includes the use of Corten steel, that will weather and blend with the backdrop of the trees and sandstone cutting, over time.

    • The use of decking with a heel guard mesh.

    • Tactile bumps on handrails to aid navigation for people with impaired vision.

    It has been built for the future and constructed from appropriate materials that will withstand future weather events.

    Extensive community consultation took place in 2022 on the design of the viewing platform and walkway, resulting in a revised design with a reduced amount of Corten steel featured in the structure.

    Over recent months work on a range of complementary accessibility upgrades around the lake have progressively opened for the community, including a new section of the shared path along Sinclair Crescent and a new carpark on Waratah Road.

    What’s next:

    On-site preparations for the spillway, dam wall and boat ramp upgrades are anticipated to start from Friday, 4 October 2024.

    Highly experienced dam remediation contractor, Entracon, has been selected to deliver these important improvements.

    The construction methods being used to remediate the spillway and dam wall will result in a small water drawdown of up to 600mm. The condition of the dam wall below the water will require ongoing assessment as work progresses. These works are currently scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2025.

    Upgrades to precinct seating, shelters and BBQ facilities as well as the formalisation of a full a precinct walk are also still to come as part of the precinct upgrades.

    Visitors are reminded to stay out of all construction areas while the precinct upgrades are underway.

  • Community Information Sessions

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    Community Information Sessions

    The Community Consultation Outcomes report is available here.

    Thank you to everyone who came along to one of our community information sessions in November 2023.

    The information and design materials that were presented and discussed at the events are available below:

  • Wentworth Falls Lake water quality testing update

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    29 November 2024

    Results from water samples taken on Wednesday, 27 November at Wentworth Falls Lake show a much reduced level of bacteria (enterococci) at the lake jetty area, meaning temporary signage advising against swimming has now been removed.

    Please note that our standard advice against swimming for three days after rain still applies.


  • Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct Upgrade: Water quality testing

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    Temporary signage has been positioned at Wentworth Falls Lake to advise against swimming at this time. This is because a high bacteria (enterococci) reading was recently taken from the jetty area at the lake.

    Water tested from the other side of the lake was very good.

    The water testing results are not a cause for alarm but high enough to advise against swimming in the lake at the moment.

    Further water samples have been taken from the lake with results expected later this week.

    Blue Mountains waterways are generally healthy, and we are proud of the unique and spectacular waterholes, creeks, jetties and lakes the Blue Mountains has to offer, and we look forward to everyone enjoying a safe swimming season this summer.

    Council has monitored recreational water quality in the Blue Mountains since 2002. As part of a partnership with the NSW government's Beachwatch program, the results of council’s testing program are accessible via the Beachwatch website.

    Council’s monitoring allows people to access the latest weekly water quality rating so they can make informed decisions and enjoy our waterways safely.

    Monitoring during spring and summer includes testing for the presence of bacterial contamination, salinity, water temperature, oxygen levels and other site observations such as stormwater drains, rubbish, leaf litter and water clarity.

    Regular monitoring helps inform people about potential risks within the water and plays an important role in detecting emerging pollution problems, enabling effective stormwater and wastewater management and assessment, and highlighting areas where further work is needed.

    More information about Council’s recreational water quality program is available at: bmcc.nsw.gov.au/waterquality

  • Partial opening of new accessible walkway - Wentworth Falls Lake

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    6 September 2024

    The new accessible pathway running along the eastern edge of Wentworth Falls Lake is now partially open to the community.

    From its entrance at Waratah Road, about 290 meters of the accessible path that winds along the lake shore is open for use. The path currently ends at the construction area of the new viewing platform, close to the spillway and dam.

    Walkers will then need to return along the path back to Waratah Road or take the walking track up to Apanie Lane.

    Please keep out of the construction area.

    It’s always been the plan to progressively open parts of the lake upgrades as they’re completed and we’re thrilled to be able to invite the community to check out this section of finished work.

    Thanks to the community for your patience while the work has been underway – we appreciate that it’s been inconvenient.

    Work on the viewing platform and pedestrian walkway is ongoing and is currently anticipated to be completed in early October, as is the new carpark on Waratah Road.


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