Published on Wednesday, 28 June 2017 at 12:00:00 AM
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn says a number of projects that had been talked about for many of years are on track to be completed this year.
“Protecting the Beresford Foreshore from further coastal erosion has been on the agenda for more than seven years and Council is very pleased to be able to see this legacy project to completion,” he said.
“At the moment, the 50m long Batavia Coast Marina groyne extension is 99 per cent complete and the offshore breakwater extension is progressing well.
“Construction of the three revetment structures along Chapman Road is underway along with beach and sand dune stabilisation works incorporating the planting of approximately 13,000m2 of native tube stocks.”
Once the protection works are completed in September the second stage of the project, which includes enhancement works to replace amenities lost to erosion, can begin.
“Stage two enhancement has commenced with the engagement of a Landscape Architect to develop the Masterplan for the precinct that will consider incorporation of the key elements identified and prioritized by the community,” Mayor Van Styn said.
Olive Street, which has been talked about for more than 50 years, will also be completed in the near future.
The City also remains confident of obtaining funding from the Federal and State Governments to reseal and extend the Second World War period runway at the airport.
Mayor Van Styn said that Council will be pleased to bring these long term legacy projects to a close.
“We can now get on with looking towards building our City of the future.”
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| Picture Caption: Protecting Beresford Foreshore from coastal erosion is one of the legacy projects which is near completion. |
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