Work has begun to upgrade the bridges and boardwalk at the much-loved Tamar Island Wetlands.
As part of the Tamar Island Wetlands Bridge and Boardwalk Upgrade Project redundant jetty infrastructure is being removed on the outer side of the island.
The next stage of works will be the replacement of the first two bridges leading from the Tamar Island Wetlands Centre.
Acting Minister for Parks, Madeleine Ogilvie, said the Tasmanian Government is committed to delivering improvements to the visitor experience at the Tamar Island Wetlands.
"This is an exciting step forward for the project," Minister Ogilvie said.
"The Tamar Island Wetlands is a unique estuarine wetland ecosystem of mudflats, lagoons and islands and is enjoyed by many locals, national and international visitors. The Island focuses on educational interpretation and is also a great spot to see bird life in Tasmania with around 60 species identified in the area.
"These works are important to further improve accessibility at the site and enhance the overall visitor experience while maintaining cultural and natural values of the site."
The tender for the main project works is expected to be published in coming weeks, with the contract to be awarded in the following months. Works are expected to be completed later this year.
