Construction is underway on the new Warrawong Seawall, marking the first major milestone in the revitalisation of Warrawong Parklands and the Lake Illawarra foreshore into a renewed waterfront destination for the Illawarra community.
The Minns Labor Government is investing $5 million to deliver the new seawall at Kully Bay as part of the broader transformation of Warrawong Parklands into a more accessible, vibrant and resilient public space.
The existing seawall along the promenade has significantly deteriorated due to ongoing erosion, forcing sections of the foreshore to close.
The new seawall will replace the ageing structure, restore safe public access to the northern foreshore and help protect the area from future erosion and storm impacts.
Designed with sustainability at its core, the seawall will incorporate environmentally sensitive features to support marine habitat, improve ecological outcomes and strengthen the natural environment along the lake edge.
This work kicks off delivery of the Warrawong Parklands Masterplan, which outlines a long-term vision for the foreshore including new recreation areas, community gathering spaces, walking connections and nature-based play opportunities.
The project is part of the Minns Labor Government's commitment to delivering better public spaces, improving access to open space and creating healthier, more liveable communities across NSW.
Construction will be undertaken in line with local and state environmental management frameworks, including the Lake Illawarra Coastal Management Program (2019) and the Wollongong Coastal Zone Management Plan: Management Study (2017).
The new seawall is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. For more information visit NSW Planning.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully said:
"We're getting on with revitalising Warrawong Parklands, and the construction of the new seawall is the first step in restoring access to this important foreshore and bringing it back to life for the local community.
"This project will restore safe access to the waterfront, help protect the foreshore from future erosion and deliver a more resilient and environmentally sustainable public space.
"Lake Illawarra is one of the region's great natural assets, and this project will help preserve and enhance the foreshore so it can be enjoyed by local families and visitors for generations to come."
