Wollongong City Council is moving forward on works planned for Hill 60 that are about protecting the site's significant heritage values while making visiting a more enjoyable experience.
Plans for the site's first stage of works have been shared here on Council's website for our community to view.
"After Hill 60 was added to the NSW State Heritage Register, we set to work to develop the Hill 60 Landscape Master Plan for this location,'' Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said.
"It's important we got the plan right, and now with a range of approvals in place, we're able to start phased works on improvements to the area that will protect its significant heritage values while also making the area better for those who visit.''
The first stage of works focuses on the area best known as the Marine Rescue headland. Already a spot enjoyed by tourists and visitors, it's anticipated with improvements this area will continue to grow in popularity.
The proposed works include:
- Rebuilding the existing access road and informal carpark to create a new outlook area with better vehicle and pedestrian access
- Creation of new kerbs and equal access footway connections up to the new viewing area
- A large, pedestrian-friendly viewing area, providing expansive views of Fishermans Beach and the Five Islands, paved in high quality concrete with bench seating incorporating pavement art celebrating the heritage of Hill 60
- New safety railings around the viewing area and interpretive signage telling some of the stories of this important site.
"This area is an important site for the Aboriginal community and Council has been working closely for some time with representatives from the community to ensure the proposed works are in keeping with the site's cultural values and long history,'' Wollongong City Council General Manager Greg Doyle said.
