An improved artistic and visual outlook is part of the plan for Batemans Bay's northern and southern foreshores, officially launched on June 14. A public mural, sculptures, a larger playground area, a large paved area for markets and pop-up stalls and extra seating are included in the plans. The design coincides with the building of a new Batemans Bay bridge, that began in early 2019 and is expected to be completed in early 2023. Acting Regional Director for Southern Region Joanne Parrott said the design would provide better access to the river. "There will be opportunities for events, improved landscaping and artistic ways to pay tribute to the existing bridge and local history - which is sculptural work and a public mural," she said. "The improved T-wharf on the southern foreshore will feature two floating pontoons - one on either side - and it will deliver better access between the river and town, and a major increase in the mooring length available." Project Manager Kylie Curran said local stories were part of the artistic plan. Bega MP Andrew Constance said rather than become a target for graffiti, a wall on the northern side redesigned as a mural would give the community an opportunity to be involved in the project. "We've seen this happen elsewhere around the state. Rather than being a target of graffiti, it becomes a sense of community ownership around that type of public art," he said. "We've got some fantastic artists already in the region who have made contributions - in NSW and the ACT. We want to engage the community in terms of that design and come up with something unreal." READ MORE: Hear from new Batemans Bay bridge team Construction of new Batemans Bay Bridge | PHOTOS
Infrastructure Services Director Warren Sharpe, Acting Regional Director for Southern Region Joanne Parrott, Senior Project Development Manager Paul Vecovski, Bega MP Andrew Constance, Eurobodalla Renal Support Group Brad Rossiter, Mayor Liz Innes and former councillor Robin Innes.
An improved artistic and visual outlook is part of the plan for Batemans Bay's northern and southern foreshores, officially launched on June 14.
A public mural, sculptures, a larger playground area, a large paved area for markets and pop-up stalls and extra seating are included in the plans.
The design coincides with the building of a new Batemans Bay bridge, that began in early 2019 and is expected to be completed in early 2023.
Acting Regional Director for Southern Region Joanne Parrott said the design would provide better access to the river.
"There will be opportunities for events, improved landscaping and artistic ways to pay tribute to the existing bridge and local history - which is sculptural work and a public mural," she said.
"The improved T-wharf on the southern foreshore will feature two floating pontoons - one on either side - and it will deliver better access between the river and town, and a major increase in the mooring length available."
Project Manager Kylie Curran said local stories were part of the artistic plan.
Improved artistic outlook part of Bay foreshores plan | VIDEO, PHOTOS
Project Manager Kylie Curran asks the Batemans Bay community for stories to include as part of the foreshore plan.
Bega MP Andrew Constance said rather than become a target for graffiti, a wall on the northern side redesigned as a mural would give the community an opportunity to be involved in the project.
"We've seen this happen elsewhere around the state. Rather than being a target of graffiti, it becomes a sense of community ownership around that type of public art," he said.
"We've got some fantastic artists already in the region who have made contributions - in NSW and the ACT. We want to engage the community in terms of that design and come up with something unreal."
Improved artistic outlook part of Bay foreshores plan | VIDEO, PHOTOS
