Project description

To improve community safety and access, Council is replacing sections the existing timber boardwalk on both sides of the wetland area along Fieldstone Blvd and Beaconsfield-Emerald Road.

The Beaconsfield boardwalk replacement work has been completed as part of Council’s Bridge Renewal Program.

The existing footpath network in Beaconsfield wetland area consists of timber boardwalks and concrete pathways, which were constructed around 20 years ago during the development of Berwick Views Estate.

This project will fully replace the existing timber boardwalk on the wetland area north of Fieldstone Blvd and runs parallel to Beaconsfield-Emerald Road.

The treated pine components used in this structure have reached the end of their serviceable life and now require replacement before the structure completely fails.

The existing timber boardwalk will be replaced with different materials in sections including new steel retaining wall and granitic sand footpath.

Works included:

• Removal existing timber structure
• Piling work
• Erection of new steel structure and decking on the wetland area
• Retaining wall
• Granitic sand path and footpath upgrade
• Seating
• Bump rail
• Rubbish bins
• Concreted feeding area
• Drainage improvement works

Works are also taking place on the wetlands on the southside of Fieldstone Blvd to restore sections of the existing timber boardwalk.

Funding

Council is fully funding the 2023-24 Bridge Renewal Program. Council has invested $1 million into its Bridge Renewal program in the 2023-2024 budget. 

Progress update

Restoration and maintenance works are now complete on the boardwalk north of Fieldstone Blvd and on the footpaths.

One section of the timber boardwalk on the southside of Fieldstone Blvd has now been restored and completed, however works are continuing on other elements of the timber boardwalk on the southside.