Port Macquarie Projects

Upgrade of The Ruins Way between Major Innes Rd to Sitella St completed in December 2020 including new kerb and guttering, pavement reconstruction, drainage improvements, lighting upgrades and a new shared pathway.

The Canal Maintenance Plan identified that areas of the canal bed depths have been altered due to sedimentation, tidal movements, boat wash, etc and dredging to provide sufficient depth for safe boat navigation has now been completed.

Upgrade of Lake Road from Gordon Street to Ocean Drive incorporating the Gordon Street Roundabout. Staged construction completed in July 2020.

The Hastings River Drive, Newport Island Road intersection has been upgraded to include a new roundabout as a part of Council’s commitment to the overall upgrade of Hastings River Drive.

Lake Road is one of the most critical road links in Port Macquarie and Council is committed to improving traffic movements along this road. There are four stages to improving the traffic flow on Lake Road.

Local street lighting costs around $1.6 million each year, and the LED Street Light upgrade will go a long way to reducing costs and providing significant long term savings.

The upgrade of the Reclaimed Water Treatment Plant was initiated as part of the Reclaimed Water Supply Scheme to residential houses in Thrumster and increased demand within the community.

Construction of a new Town Square (at the northern end of Horton St) and Stage 1 of an upgrade to the Town Green.

The new field provides opportunity for various sports groups and can be used for school use, club training and weekly games and provides opportunities to host sporting events and competitions.

The upgrade has doubled the existing floor space, increased service capability and provides a more contemporary, comfortable and efficient facility for passengers and other airport visitors.

The upgrade of LED of lighting from illuminance of 50 lux to 300 lux will increase the hours sporting groups can use these sporting facilities, and supports Council’s focus on increasing utilisation of existing sporting fields across the region.

The installation of lighting will increase the hours sporting groups can use these sporting facilities, and supports Council’s focus on increasing utilisation of existing sporting fields across the region.

Information on the footpath refurbishment at Harry’s Lookout and the alternate access points. Works completed 12 June 2020.

Council completed bank protection works and a playground upgrade at Settlement Point Reserve.
Playground works completed in May 2020.

Playground facilities and amenities will be upgraded at the Scribbly Bark Reserve Playground behind the Lakewood Shopping Centre.

Playground completed 15 May 2020 and open to the public.

Blair Reserve playground, located on Blair Street, Port Macquarie, will be undergoing works to replace the playground as part of the 2019/2020 Operational Plan.

The Stuart Park facilities have been upgraded to include more recreational activities such as new amenities, canteen and storage bays, spectator seating, as well as a kids playground, off-leash dog park and walking track.
*Works Complete 2 Jul 2020

Upgrade to the beach access at Lighthouse Beach Watonga St.

Works were completed 20 August, 2020.

Refurbishment of the Boardwalk at Blair Reserve has commenced.
Works completed 10 September 2020.

New playground in the Lake Innes area - Red Ochre Park, is now complete and open to the public.

Remediation works are required to be undertaken at the Port Macquarie Netball Courts due to cracks appearing in the surfacing.

WORKS COMPLETE MARCH 2021

The Port Macquarie Coastal Walk is a 9.2km walking track that takes you from Westport Park along the Hastings River, continuing along the coastline to finish at Tacking Point Lighthouse.
Several sections have been completed as part of $1.7m upgrade.

The Town Green west project encompasses the design and build of a new pedestrian pathway along the foreshore, along with an upgrade to the playground.
COMPLETED.

Updates to Town Beach Playground facilities and amenities were completed on 18 June 2021.

Construction of new boardwalk at Sandhurst Reserve between Crestwood Drive and Jonas Absalom Drive. The existing boardwalk will be replaced with a more durable and environmentally friendly material.

260m of the existing timber boardwalk replaced with a more durable and environmentally friendly material.

Ruins Way Playground (near Little Fish Cafe) has just been upgraded as part of the 2020-2021 Operational Plan. Works complete April 2021.