Western Bays beach reserve upgrades

Description

Four coastal reserves in the Western bays area are scheduled to be upgraded in conjunction with restoration projects for six western beaches.

This project seeks to enhance these beach reserves - many of which are hidden coastal gems and have been neglected over the years.

The upgrades of the following four coastal reserves began in April 2008:

All are complete except for Cremorne Reserve which will have a new hand rail fitted in January 2009.

The outcomes of the project are:

reserve development that meets community needs and creates an attractive environment appropriate to the coastal location
increased public awareness, use, and visibility. A greater connection to the surrounding area
the upgrade and repair of park furniture and infrastructure, including safe and desirable public facilities where appropriate
a series of clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing reserve environments.

Reserve	Works
Bella Vista Reserve	The Bella Vista Reserve upgrade will consist of the construction of a substantial timber staircase and view platform on the edge of the cliff face. The upgrade includes new street furniture and a concrete entry circle.
Marine Parade Reserve	This upgrade will consist of the removal of the existing concrete stair and replacement with new stair and landing with associated handrails, the extension of existing retaining wall, the re-contouring of grassed areas and new planting.
Cremorne Reserve	This upgrade will see the removal of a small section of asphalt paving and stair, the construction of a new concrete stair and pathway, planting, timber stair and viewing platform and stone stair at the base of the cliff. It also includes a concrete entry circle.
Home Bay Reserve	The Home Bay Reserve upgrade will consist of the removal of a small area of vegetation, timber stair and pathway. Following this will be the construction of new timber stair and boardwalk, concrete paving, stone wall and stair facing, street furniture and a concrete entry circle.

Updated December 2008