IN order to continue progress on the coastal revitalisation program, one of Newcastle council's priority projects, it must continue to seek sources of external funding.
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Last week, the council's proposal was shortlisted for another round of Resources for Regions funding.
Infrastructure NSW has invited the council to submit a full application for the $17.3 million Newcastle Beach coastal infrastructure project, which would see the continuation of Bathers Way along Shortland Esplanade, from Zaara Street to South Newcastle Beach and into King Edward Park.
It would also include remediation of the South Newcastle sea wall.
We have requested the NSW government contribute $12 million.
Newcastle's successful bid for $5.65 million through Resources for Regions in 2013/14 led to works on Shortland Esplanade Bathers Way from Nobbys Beach to Zaara Street.
Here is an update of some of the things that are happening:
■ A tenderer has been chosen for construction works for the Shortland Esplanade Bathers Way section from Nobbys to Zaara Street.
■ Council crews have been on site in Zaara Street since August undertaking road and drainage works including removal of old kerb, the central median and pavers. This work is complete.
■ Crews are now in Shortland Esplanade and have completed drainage and new kerb alignments on the northern side and are in the process of kerb, road and footpath work on the southern side.
