Kangaroo Point to Brooklyn Boardwalk and Shared Path

About the Project

Works have commenced for the construction of a public boardwalk and shared pathway at Brooklyn, between Kangaroo Point (south of Peats Ferry Bridge) and Seymours Creek (opposite Tom Richmond Oval).

The project is being funded by the NSW State Government under its ‘Get NSW Active Program’ and ‘Metropolitan Greenspace Program’ and involve the construction of elevated boardwalks and a concrete pathway extending approximately one kilometre. The route is in a spectacular mangrove and bushland setting and has been sensitively designed to minimise the impact to the intertidal zone, saltmarsh and mangrove areas while providing an opportunity to walk along the foreshore, to sit and enjoy the views and to engage with this unique natural setting.

The boardwalk will connect with the recently completed shared pedestrian and cycle path along Brooklyn Road, both of which are part of Council’s master plan to provide a connected active transport route between Kangaroo Point and Brooklyn township.

Documents

• The Hornsby Shire Council Local Planning Panel approved the development application (DA/585/2022) for this project in April 2023.
• View the Concept Design Plans (PDF 17MB)

Enquiries

• Alex Chen. Ph: 9847 6071 (Engineer, Construction) – Primary Contact
• Martin Drake. Ph: 9847 6886 (Design Team Leader)

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Project updates

October 2024 – Construction of the boardwalk is well underway, with the first 120m of the boardwalk completed adjacent Seymours Creek. Fabrication of the new Seymours Creek bridge is also nearing completion. Concrete pours are scheduled for November for the shared path section of the route. The project is currently due for completion in Autumn 2025, weather permitting.

August 2024 – Work continues to progress north of Dolphin Boatshed Marina, with majority of the excavation completed for the first section of shared path. Piling works have commenced adjacent Seymours Creek. Piles up to 9m are being driven into the ground to provide support for the new boardwalk.

July 2024 – Construction Certificate has been approved and issued by the private certifier and construction works have commenced. Earthworks are underway for the construction of a concrete shared path north of Dolphin Boatshed Marina.

June 2024 – The Construction Certificate is still pending approval; however, the private certifier has given consent to the commencement of minor clearing works. Vegetation clearing north of Dolphin Boatshed Marina.

April 2024 – Approval of the Construction Certificate has been delayed due to ongoing extensive consultation with key stakeholders. Site surveys and geotechnical investigations are underway in preparation for commencement of construction.

March 2024 – Investigative works are underway to enable detailed design of the boardwalk structure and submission of documentation to obtain a Construction Certificate (CC). The contractor have commenced site set up in preparation for commencement of construction after obtaining CC. It is anticipated for construction to commence by April 2024.

December 2023 - Council accepted a Tender from Green Civil Services Pty. Ltd. for the delivery of the project. The project is expected to be completed by November 2024 weather permitting.