A new boardwalk and bridge will be built further back from the water at Long Reef and Griffith Park, Collaroy.
The NSW Government will provide almost $560,000 in grants to maintain and upgrade Crown land reserves and community facilities across the Wakehurst electorate.
Half a million has been allocated for the Griffith Park boardwalk and bridge to ensure it can withstand bad weather and cater to the high volume of visitors who use the bridge as part of the Long Reef section of the popular Coastal Walk (you can read more about the project here).
“Long Reef is a special place for so many in the community, and with this investment, it will be even better,” Member for Wakehurst, Michael Regan, said.
“The bridge and boardwalk are a crucial part of the much-loved coastal walk around Long Reef Headland but have been damaged through storm surges and erosion in recent years.
“The upgrade will rebuild the bridge further away from the coast, helping make it more resilient.
“I look forward to strolling on the boardwalk myself early next year, when the project is expected to be delivered, with work expected to start in September.”
An additional $29,998 will be funded to control the spread of weeds at Griffith Park. The work will protect Themeda Grasslands, which is an ecologically endangered community, and ensure the park can continue to thrive in the coming decades.
“I am also so pleased to see the continued restoration of native grasslands at Long Reef to conserve and enhance this local natural wonderland for all to enjoy,” Mr Regan added in a media release.
Finally, $29,001 will go towards stopping noxious weeds, including broad-leaf privet from spreading through Oxford Falls Regional Reserve. The weed management program will also prevent the spread of weeds to neighbouring reserves.
“The Oxford Fall Regional Reserve covers a significant area in the Narrabeen Lagoon catchment and has high ecological and recreation values for our community,” Mr Regan explained.
“When it comes to noxious weeds, getting them under control means acting decisively and with the right resources. That’s why I am so pleased to see a targeted investment in controlling weeds at Oxford Falls Regional Reserve. This is good news for everyone who cares about our beautiful local natural environment.”
Northern Beaches Council applied for the grants, provided by Crown Lands in the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) from the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF), and Council will manage project delivery.
