Our marine facilities

The MidCoast has an extensive network of stunning rivers, waterways, coastal estuaries and beaches.

The marine environment is a harsh one, so we undertake an ongoing program of maintenance and replacement of facilities including boat ramps, jetties, wharves, pontoons, fishing tables, marine pump out stations, and swimming enclosures.


Underway

  • Coomba Park swimming enclosure

    New license submitted including design and survey. Anticipated response April 2024. We will liaise with the community, Fisheries and Crown Lands. The project is expected to begin later this year.

  • Allworth swimming enclosure

    Engineering report is finalised, project design and construction is out to tender. We will then seek a works permit from DPI Fisheries.

    Read more here 
  • Forster - Pelican Boardwalk low level landing

    Crown Licence approved, awaiting approval from Fisheries (DPI) before construction can begin.

    Porject involves building a lower level landing over the water off Pelican Boardwalk.

  • Great Lakes Aquatic Centre air conditioner upgrade

    Expected delivery of materials and work to commence in June 2024.

  • - Pelican Boardwalk suspended Boardwalk

    Still in Planning phase. Waiting on approval from Fisheries (DPI). Tender expected to open mid- 2024.
    Project includes the construction of a 120-metre section of suspended boardwalk on the iconic Wallis Lake, adjacent to Forster town centre. The new work will provide a continuation of the much-loved Memorial Drive Boardwalk and provides a new experience as it will be built out over the water, allowing access by all ages and abilities within the community and visitors to the area.

Completed

  • Manning Point fish cleaning tables

    Recreational Fishing Trust Grant funded project overseen by Council

  • Endeavour Place fish cleaning tables

    Recreational Fishing Trust Grant funded project overseen by Council

  • Little Street Baths net replacement

  • Dolphin Drive - retaining wall

    The Dolphin Drive pedestrian pathway, which runs along the Forster Boat Harbour, underwent repairs to the retaining wall in March 2024.

  • Hawks Nest fishing platform and jetty

    Replacement of timber decking with non-slip (FRP) Treadwell decking. Replacement of kerbs/kick boards and installation of low table/platform.

  • Forster - Little Street Shared Pathway Extension

    Pathway extension along the Forster foreshore including shared ramps, driveways and parking.

  • Ellenborough Falls walkway

    Maintenance work on the stairway including the replacement of platforms and stairways with non-slip product (FRP) whilst retaining as much original timber material as possible along with the original footprint.

    New signage is being developed in cooperation with Natural Systems.