Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrades

Share Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrades on Facebook Share Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrades on Twitter Share Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrades on Linkedin Email Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrades link

Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrade

30 October 2025

Stage 1 of the Sinclair Crescent carpark is now open.

The new, sealed carpark area provides 32 spaces, including two accessible parking spots. Thanks to the community for your patience while the work has been taking place.

Stage 2 is currently being constructed, due for completion by the end of the year/early next year, depending on the weather. This will provide another 19 parking bays.

Sinclair Crescent Carpark Upgrade update

14 October 2025

From Tuesday 14 October until Wednesday 26 November the westbound lane of Sinclair Crescent will be closed to allow work to take place close to the edge of the road. The area of closure is shown on the map below.

Temporary traffic lights will be positioned at both the eastern and western approaches to the work area to reduce disruption for motorists and allow traffic from both directions to get through the site. Please note that following community feedback during Stage 1 of the carpark upgrade, the traffic light timings have been carefully considered to reduce wait times as much as possible. Council’s contractor for the works will also continuously monitor the traffic controls and adjust if required.

Please note that the carpark works are highly weather dependent and the lane closure dates may need to be adjusted subject to weather and work progress.

Stage 1 of the carpark is anticipated to be completed by 30 October. Once complete, it will be opened for the community.

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 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

30 October 2025

Stage 1 of the Sinclair Crescent carpark is now open.

The new, sealed carpark area provides 32 spaces, including two accessible parking spots. Thanks to the community for your patience while the work has been taking place.

Stage 2 is currently being constructed, due for completion by the end of the year/early next year, depending on the weather. This will provide another 19 parking bays.

Sinclair Crescent Carpark Upgrade update

14 October 2025

From Tuesday 14 October until Wednesday 26 November the westbound lane of Sinclair Crescent will be closed to allow work to take place close to the edge of the road. The area of closure is shown on the map below.

Temporary traffic lights will be positioned at both the eastern and western approaches to the work area to reduce disruption for motorists and allow traffic from both directions to get through the site. Please note that following community feedback during Stage 1 of the carpark upgrade, the traffic light timings have been carefully considered to reduce wait times as much as possible. Council’s contractor for the works will also continuously monitor the traffic controls and adjust if required.

Please note that the carpark works are highly weather dependent and the lane closure dates may need to be adjusted subject to weather and work progress.

Stage 1 of the carpark is anticipated to be completed by 30 October. Once complete, it will be opened for the community.

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 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.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Survey: Wentworth Falls Lake Bridge

    Let us know what you think of the new bridge design by taking part in this brief survey by Monday 7 March 2022. Choose an emoji and let us know why you feel that way in the comments section.

    The bridge, around two metres wide and spanning approximately 56 metres, will deliver an impressive and enhanced viewing experience of the lake for locals and visitors.

    Click here or on the image to view a larger version.


    Share Survey: Wentworth Falls Lake Bridge on Facebook Share Survey: Wentworth Falls Lake Bridge on Twitter Share Survey: Wentworth Falls Lake Bridge on Linkedin Email Survey: Wentworth Falls Lake Bridge link
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Submission Form

    This form allows you to make a submission on the draft Plan of Management and draft Masterplan for Wentworth Falls Lake Reserve.

    Your submission must be received by Monday 24 May, 2021.


    Share Submission Form on Facebook Share Submission Form on Twitter Share Submission Form on Linkedin Email Submission Form link
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Play Space Options

    Thanks for taking the time to complete the survey about the replacement play space for Wentworth Falls Lake. 

    Both options have a nature based style with many adventurous and inclusive elements. We would like to know which option you prefer. 

    There is also some scope for mix and match on the feature pieces. 

    The final design will take into account community preferences as well as being within the capacity of the allocated funding. 

    Please review Option 1, Option 2 and the Comparison Table before completing the survey.

    Closing: 5pm on SUNDAY 17 January 2021


    Share Play Space Options on Facebook Share Play Space Options on Twitter Share Play Space Options on Linkedin Email Play Space Options link
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Masterplan design survey

    We have already had some great input into the Wentworth Falls Lake Masterplan earlier this year.

    We have drafted an early stage preliminary version of this document, which you can view here. You may find the Site Analysis and Design Strategies documents useful reading as well.

    *Please view the preliminary Masterplan before completing this survey*

    As we are still working on the Plan of Management and designs for the accessible walkway, we will speak to you later in the year about that. 

    This survey closes on Sunday 12 July. 

    Share Masterplan design survey on Facebook Share Masterplan design survey on Twitter Share Masterplan design survey on Linkedin Email Masterplan design survey link
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Playground Survey

    There are currently two playgrounds at Wentworth Falls Lake - the junior pirate ship playground closer to the dam wall and the older children’s playground near the new toilets.

    Funding has been found through the ‘Everyone Can Play’ grant to assist Council in upgrading the older children’s playground. 

    What we would like to know, is what type of new playground you think would fit in well at Wentworth Falls Lake.

    Further input will be sought as we progress the design.

    This survey closes on Sunday 12 July.

    Share Playground Survey on Facebook Share Playground Survey on Twitter Share Playground Survey on Linkedin Email Playground Survey link
  • This survey is now closed, please register for updates on how the project is progressing

    Wentworth Falls Lake Park Upgrades Survey

    Share Wentworth Falls Lake Park Upgrades Survey on Facebook Share Wentworth Falls Lake Park Upgrades Survey on Twitter Share Wentworth Falls Lake Park Upgrades Survey on Linkedin Email Wentworth Falls Lake Park Upgrades Survey link

  • Community Survey - Wentworth Falls Lake Recreational Precinct Upgrade

    The questions you’ll be answering are part of an ongoing satisfaction monitoring plan to help us understand how projects like the Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct Upgrade make a difference in the community. 

    Your answers will help us create spaces and provide services that best meet the needs of our community.

    Analysis of the results will be shared with the NSW Government, Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program office. Your answers will be anonymised and will not be linked to you in any way that will identify you. Find out more about Blue Mountains City Council’s Privacy Policy.

    If you would like assistance to complete this survey, please contact Council on 02 4723 5000 or council@bmcc.nsw.gov.au. To assist our team to direct your enquiry, please quote the survey name Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct Upgrade Community Survey.

    This survey closes on 12 September 2025.

    Take Survey
    Share Community Survey - Wentworth Falls Lake Recreational Precinct Upgrade on Facebook Share Community Survey - Wentworth Falls Lake Recreational Precinct Upgrade on Twitter Share Community Survey - Wentworth Falls Lake Recreational Precinct Upgrade on Linkedin Email Community Survey - Wentworth Falls Lake Recreational Precinct Upgrade link
Page last updated: 30 Oct 2025, 10:20 AM