Terrigal Boardwalk

The public turn out for the openiong of Terrigal Boardwalk.

Premier opens Terrigal boardwalk

New attraction for locals and visitors to enjoy for generations

 DALLAS SHERRINGHAM

NSW Premier Gladys Berijiklian officially opened the new Terrigal Boardwalk recently before leading hundreds of excited locals on the first walk to The Haven.

She was accompanied by the man who led the campaign to have the Boardwalk opened, Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch and Central Coast Council Administrator Dick Persson.

A link via the Rocks to The Haven has been talked about for years, but it was Mr Crouch who decided to push for it in 2018.

His move was supported by Council who voted to become a 50/50 partner in the project.

The Boardwalk and upgraded rockpool provides a new attraction for locals and visitors and signifi cantly improving access between The Haven and Terrigal Beach promenade.

Central Coast Council Chief Executive Offi cer, David Farmer said the boardwalk and rockpool would deliver many social, health and economic benefi ts for our community.

“The Terrigal Boardwalk and upgraded rockpool will deliver a great visitor drawcard to boost the region’s economy whilst providing a safe and inclusive space for social connection and to encourage active lifestyles,” Mr Farmer said.

“This infrastructure provides a place where everyone can participate and enjoy this popular ocean front area. I encourage our community to head to Terrigal to check it out, enjoy the fresh air and sample what local businesses have on off er.”

The 277m long boardwalk was designed to complement the natural environment and composed of materials that can withstand the elements to ensure longevity and ease of maintenance.

The boardwalk features a viewing platform, integrated seating, lighting, access to the rock platforms and smooth integration with the existing walkways either end.

It creates an accessible continuous link from The Haven to Terrigal’s town centre.

The restored rockpool is sure to be popular with local families and is now easy to access. An access ramp leads to the water and new pathways link the rockpool area with the new boardwalk and beach promenade.

Continuous link from The Haven

Mr Persson said the project with multiple benefi ts was the result of extensive community consultation with feedback leading the design.

“Community consultation was undertaken during the planning period and feedback from every participant was used to inform fi nal boardwalk designs. In addition, concept designs were led by studies and an environmental assessment to ensure all impacts and risks were considered,” Mr Persson said.

“I’m pleased that the opening of this new attraction has come at a time when our local businesses need it most with eff ects from COVID still being felt. As a regional destination tourism is vital to our economy and these new attractions will provide an extra boost.

“Council was able to deliver this infrastructure for the community with the fi nancial support of the NSW Government and we’re appreciative of the investment in our region.”

The Terrigal Boardwalk project is jointly funded by Central Coast Council ($2.9M) and the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Regional Growth Environment and Tourism Fund ($2.98M).

The Terrigal rockpool renovation project is supported by the NSW Government with a $250,000 grant from the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund in addition to funding of $728,542 from Council’s operational budget.

For project background, consultation information and FAQs go to: yourvoiceourcoast.com

Now it’s up to us to make it work

Premier Gladys Berrijilian leads the public and dignitaries along the bowartdwalk.

 DALLAS SHERRINGHAM

THE opening of the spectacular Terrigal Boardwalk is the biggest event in the famous seaside tourist beach and resort town in the 21st century.

Only the opening of the original Peppers Resort, now the Terrigal Crowne Plaza complex, 30 years ago could match the positive impact on the town.

It will provide a new era of prosperity for Terrigal businesses with visitors from all over the Central Coast and Australia coming to take the walk from The Haven into town. Alternatively, they can take a leisurely walk out to the Haven and the Skillion.

Terrigal has been the premier beach on the Coast since Colonial times, with the famous Skillion and the Norfolk pines featured as the backgrounds in millions of tourist snaps and the media.

Now visitors have a brand new reason to return in vast numbers to experience the thrill of walking around the rocks suspended above the beautiful blue waters of the Pacifi c.

It is an exciting time for the Business Community of the area and for Tourism in general.

It’s no secret that the business community has struggled in recent times because of COVID-19 and its massive impact on tourism and life in general.

True, there have been some ‘naysayers’, but the Boardwalk is perfect for seniors, disabled visitors and young families who no longer have to battle the dangerous paths over the headland.

Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is the man who has led from the front in getting the project completed, in conjunction with the staff at Central Coast Council.

When the lights were tested at The Haven to show what it would look like at night, social media lit up with positive feedback. Almost 100% of 200 respondents were positive.

Now it is up to the Coast and Terrigal to start marketing our latest asset.

Chamber welcomes boardwalk opening

THE opening of the Terrigal

Boardwalk is welcomed by Business NSW Central Coast.

“As the quieter months of the year quickly approach us, the launch of the Terrigal Boardwalk will provide local businesses a boost by providing another great reason to visit the Central Coast.” Business NSW Regional Director Paula Martin said.

“Typically we see a downturn in visitation following Easter so the Terrigal Boardwalk off ers locals and visitors another way to experience the beautiful and natural endowments of our region.

“This new experience will hopefully increase our visitation through winter and with that the potential for accommodation, food and retail spend.

“We need to remember that even though restrictions are easing, business conditions are still fragile and business confi dence on the Central Coast has taken a downward turn in the last quarter.

“Combine with the stripping back of destination based activities due to the Council situation, our region stands to benefi t from the opening of this new infrastructure.” Said Ms Martin.

It’s a new era for Terrigal

 ROD DEVER

TERRIGAL has long been the destination of choice of many for holidays and short breaks.

In the residential markets, the accommodation has always been popular and in-demand owing to the location and beauty of the area and the recreational and entertainment opportunities which it off ers. 2021 brings the Terrigal Boardwalk to link the recreational aspects of the area with the entertainment and residential services. And what a fantastic facility the Boardwalk is.

The Gosford Erina Business Chamber welcomes the construct of the new facility and is excited about the benefi t of the new Boardwalk.

The economic opportunity this presents will be a value add for the region’s tourism and visitor economy and provide a resource that is for everyone.

What is more important is the accessibility the facility adds in allowing everyone an opportunity to wander the coastline and take in its beauty, connecting the town centre and the beach with the coast and linking the Skillion and parklands with an easy, level access.

It is an exciting time for Terrigal and a benefi t to have this great new infrastructure project open and available for all.