A contract to upgrade the Tea Gardens jetty and boat ramp at Apex Park has been awarded to Hunter Wharf and Barge.
Upgrades to the Tea Gardens jetty and boat ramp will improve the experience for local boaties and visitors alike.
The project began with community consultation in 2021. Constructive feedback was received and used to revise the concept for the boating facility. This plan exceeded the available funding for the original concept.
Council then sought further funding to realise the new concept plan.
“We’re pleased that we now have a total budget of almost $777,000 for this project,” said Council’s Director of Liveable Communities, Paul De Szell.
Transport for NSW’s Boating Now program will provide $506,974. The Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Fund will provide $130,000.
Council will contribute $140,000 towards the project from its capital renewals budget.
At the meeting held on Wednesday 13 December, Council decided to negotiate with tenderers rather than retender the project.
“This project must be delivered within timeframes specified in the funding deeds. Council has made this decision to enable the project,” said Mr De Szell.
The improvements include widening and lengthening the existing boat ramp. A floating centre pontoon will be installed. The boat rigging area will also be extended to align with the new boat ramp width.
The project should start by March 2024, after approvals from stakeholder agencies and be completed by mid-next year.
