Shiprock Reserve Upgrade, Port Hacking
Sutherland Shire Council is improving Shiprock Reserve at Port Hacking as part of our upgrade program. The reserve and access to the water will be closed during construction. Construction is scheduled to finish in March 2012, weather permitting.
Elevated Walkway
A new elevated stairway will be constructed to provide safe access between Shiprock Road and the waterfront. The walkway will be constructed from a combination of aluminium, formed plastics and hardwood, with on-ground landings utilising recycled hewn sandstone blocks recovered from the site. Signage will be installed to provide interpretive information on the littoral rainforest, local Aboriginal heritage, the Shiprock Aquatic Reserve and the bequest from Mrs Sinclair.
Shiprock Aquatic Reserve
The existing concrete platforms at the waterfront will be reconstructed using recycled sandstone blocks from the reserve. A trash net will be installed at the outlet of the stormwater pipeline to catch rubbish before it enters the Aquatic Reserve.
Vegetation
The existing remnant littoral rainforest trees on the reserve will be protected. Revegetation works will be carried out on the understorey to reduce silt run-off to Shiprock Aquatic Reserve.
Current Construction Photos
More Information
Kate Guthrie
Parks and Waterways
Email kguthrie@ssc.nsw.gov.au
Phone 02 9710 0333