Lake Macquarie boaties have a bigger, safer and more accessible way to enjoy Lake Macquarie, with a new 71-metre public wharf now open at Belmont.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minns Labor Government has invested $1.6 million through the Boating Infrastructure for Communities Program to help deliver the new wharf in partnership with Lake Macquarie City Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 metres longer and 2.4 metres wider than the timber wharf that served the community for around 50 years, the new structure provides more room for recreational and commercial vessels to pull alongside and safely access the foreshore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also includes a new marine waste pump-out facility, giving boat owners a safe and responsible way to dispose of waste while helping protect the health of Lake Macquarie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than 20,000 vessels are registered across the Lake Macquarie area, making modern, safe and reliable boating infrastructure essential for locals, businesses and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new wharf has been built to withstand the demands of a busy marine environment. The wharf features steel piles, reinforced concrete supports, durable decking, marine-grade fixings and protective vessel fenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A new concrete abutment provides a seamless connection between the wharf and the existing foreshore pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The opening follows the announcement of a $7.5 million commitment from the Minns Labor Government to repair and reopen the Swansea Seawall at Belmont Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister for the Hunter and Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLake Macquarie is made for days on the water and now Belmont Street has a wharf to match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have more than 20,000 boats registered locally, meaning this is infrastructure our communities use every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cJust as importantly, the new pump-out facility will help boaties do the right thing and keep our magnificent lake clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe old timber wharf served boaties well for around half a century. This replacement is bigger, better, stronger and safer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Roads and Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Minns Labor Government is investing in modern boating infrastructure that makes our waterways safer, more accessible and more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis new wharf is a significant improvement for the Belmont community, replacing an ageing structure with a larger, stronger and more accessible facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith more than 20,000 vessels registered across Lake Macquarie, infrastructure like this is essential to support the community\u2019s growing use of the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe new marine waste pump-out facility will also help protect this beautiful waterway so it can continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is a great example of the NSW Government and Lake Macquarie City Council working together to deliver practical improvements for local communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mayor of Lake Macquarie City Council Adam Shultz said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBoating is one of Lake Macquarie\u2019s most beloved hobbies, so it\u2019s critical we continue to deliver modern, accessible infrastructure that makes it easy for our community to get out on the water and do what they love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis new wharf will serve the boating community, as well as locals and visitors, for many years to come, offering a purpose-built place to enjoy the lake and take in the spectacular scenery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transport for NSW Maritime Executive Director Nicole Watts said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Boating Infrastructure for Communities Program supports projects that make our waterways safer, more accessible and more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe new Belmont wharf provides an improved facility for vessels entering and leaving the lake, as well as those stopping temporarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIts durable design will help ensure the wharf can continue serving the community for many years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe addition of a marine waste pump-out facility also delivers an important environmental benefit, helping waterway users protect Lake Macquarie.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lake Macquarie boaties have a bigger, safer and more accessible way to enjoy Lake Macquarie, with a new 71-metre public wharf now open at Belmont. The Minns Labor Government has invested $1.6 million through the Boating Infrastructure for Communities Program to help deliver the new wharf in partnership with Lake Macquarie City Council. 10 metres … Continue reading “Bigger and better: Belmont Wharf opens, boosting safety and access to Lake Macquarie”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40018","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-newcastle"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40018","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40018"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40018\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40019,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40018\/revisions\/40019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40018"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40018"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40018"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}