Northern Beaches Council is proposing to extend the new boardwalk at Church Point to improve access and safety, and to provide an uninterrupted connection through to Mona Vale.
Council Administrator Dick Persson AM said the project had been mooted for some time but the previous Pittwater Council did not have the resources to fund it.
“With the amalgamated Northern Beaches Council we finally have an opportunity to build this much-needed community facility.
“The extended boardwalk will complete the Church Point upgrade and better connect Church Point with Mona Vale,” Mr Persson said.
The extended boardwalk will integrate the existing café to Thomas Stephens Reserve to provide a safer connection to the new, larger carpark and commuter wharf, removing a dangerous pinch point.
The request for funding came through a consolidated submission from the local resident associations representing the precinct, including Bayview and Church Point Residents Association, Church Point Friends, Scotland Island Residents Association and the West Pittwater Community Association.
Bayview/Church Point Residents Association President Rob Conroy said they were very pleased.
“This will make the foreshore much more accessible and thanks to the extra funding, this extension will help connect the whole area. It will make a lot of people very happy.”
Other key features of the Church Point upgrade include a new seawall, boardwalk and 120 space carpark, associated pedestrian and other safety improvements and a realignment of McCarrs Creek Road between the café/general store and Rostrevor Reserve.
“The community can be assured that this $10 million upgrade is on track and will deliver a new and improved amenity for locals and visitors to enjoy as well as a much-needed parking solution for our offshore residents,” Mr Persson said
Council has sought $900,000 in the 2018 Budget for the project, which will be tabled at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Council on Wednesday 3 May.
The project is due to be completed by mid 2018, weather permitting.