The shipment of materials for the seawall works has been delayed due to unforeseen severe weather conditions.

As a result, the seawall piling is now projected to begin on Monday 28 November 2016. No work will be conducted during the Christmas shut down period between 23 December 2016 and 3 January 2017.

A rig, which will be used to enable the seawall works, will be onsite this week.

Works have commenced on site with the contractor undertaking initial embankment preparation and works required for the scheduled seawall piling in early November 2016. The work associated with the seawall piling, may cause some noise and low level vibration to residents in the immediate area. This component of the project is expected to be completed prior to Christmas.

Access to the existing commuter wharf has been relocated next to Cargo Wharf so reclamation works can proceed.

Short-term parking drop-off bays are available next to Cargo wharf to service both commuter wharfs in operation during the works.

We thank local residents and visitors for their patience and support.

Construction to revitalise Church Point is about to start, with the first stage (1A) scheduled to commence on Monday 22 August.

We are very conscious of the impact the construction may have on residents and wharf users and will do everything we can to minimise disruption during the construction period. We ask that during this time, where possible, you use the facility only when absolutely necessary and that the ferry may be a good option in some cases.

Council’s contractor will be investigating the location of existing underground services at Church Point on the evenings of 25 and 26 July between 9:30pm to 5am, in preparation for the first stage of construction.

Investigations will involve the excavation of the existing road pavement on McCarrs Creek Road and the access way that services properties above McCarrs Creek Road.

Unfortunately these works may involve short periods of unavoidable noise. We will make every endeavour to minimise disruption to local residents and apologise in advance for this inconvenience.

Residents in nearby streets have been notified by mail and our contractor’s representatives will personally visit nearby homes to advise of the works prior to testing.

Enquiries: Grant Tighe, Church Point Project Manager 0466 513 567

Work is underway on the final aesthetics design, which is being done collaboratively with key community representatives through an Aesthetics Advisory Committee.

Site establishment is expected to commence mid-July, subject to final authority approvals.

Works will be split into two stages:

Stage 1 (July 2016 – April 2017): Land reclamation, new piered seawall and realignment of McCarrs Creek Road

Stage 2 (May – Dec 2017): Car park construction and final landscaping and aesthetics

8 June 2016

In preparation for the upcoming works at Church Point, a temporary wharf is being installed at Rostrevor Reserve. Construction began on 27 May and is expected to take three weeks to build. Fencing will be put in place and access to the reserve will be limited during construction. We don’t envisage any interruptions or inconvenience to boat parking or access.

6 May 2016

Geotechnical ground investigation at Church Point were completed this morning and full access to boat tie ups is now restored.

We anticipate that the construction site will be established at the end of May/early June.

Expressions of interest for Church Point Upgrade Aesthetics Advisory Group

The Church Point Upgrade Aesthetics Advisory Group will represent key stakeholder and community views and provide input on the final aesthetics of the car park and boardwalk project. This includes elements such as landscape treatments, walkways, lighting and facades.

Items that are out of scope for the group include any changes to the structural design of the car park, access road or sea wall. This process closed 8 May

1-6 May 2016

Geotechnical ground investigation will take place during the week of 2 May 2016, ahead of construction commencing:

Sunday 1 May, 6pm–Tuesday 3 May, 6pm:

During this period, no tie ups permitted on the inner-west section of commuter wharf

Tuesday 3 May, 6pm–Friday 6 May, 6pm:

During this period no tie ups permitted on the inner east side of the commuter wharf

A barge containing necessary equipment will be located by the commuter wharf for approximately seven days and commuter boats will be temporarily displaced during this time.

The works will be staged to minimise disruption as much as possible.

To minimise inconvenience, we have arranged temporary tie up locations whilst this work takes place

Old wharf (wharf in front of Waterfront Café)

Boat ramp and beach at the north-western end of Church Point car park

Geotechnical investigations will generate some noise however works will be kept within regulatory levels and will be conducted within the permitted hours of 7am to 5pm. We apologise for any inconvenience during this time.

Rangers will use discretion for boats with current permits during this period.

Council may remove boats moored in the investigation area and tie them up to the sea wall at Rosstrevor Reserve or double stack them at open areas of the facility if necessary.