The major works at Church Point are progressing well with the first stage of the boardwalk open and the completion of the carpark currently planned for early May.

Once open the carpark will provide an additional 133 car parking spaces in the precinct. With the entrance and exit ramps to the top level and the timber façade almost complete, the community can now get a real sense of what the finished project will look like.

Parking spaces on the top level are available to reserve for a two year period through a staged ballot system, with priority given to offshore residents. Check out the terms and conditions to establish your eligibility. Pay and display parking will also be available on the lower deck from 6am to 6pm. Church Point Parking Permit holders are exempt from fees and can also park overnight on the lower level.

The next work within this area includes a project to improve pedestrian safety and reinvigorate the foreshore by extending the boardwalk around the General Store. Council is currently tendering for this stage, due to begin construction mid-year.

We are also planning to commence reconstruction of the cargo wharf at the same time as the boardwalk to improve user safety and functionality for both private and commercial uses.

The full project - carpark, boardwalk and cargo wharf - is on track to be open for community use before the end of 2018, providing a much improved precinct for both residents and visitors to enjoy.