Works have started on the region's newest visitor attraction, the Murramarang South Coast Walk, a 48-kilometre multi-day walking track on the South Coast.
Kane Weeks from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) said the first stage will be to remove and replace burnt sections of existing track damaged in the 2019–20 bushfires.
"Work will initially take place between Pebbly Beach and Pretty Beach in Murrramarang National Park where around 5 kilometres of burnt boardwalk will be rebuilt," said Mr Weeks.
"This $3.64 million project will see sections of track repaired then extended or linked into other existing sections to create an uninterrupted 48-kilometre experience.
"The track will traverse Murramarang National Park and Murramarang Aboriginal Area and provide a consistent high-quality trail experience that will connect the coastal villages of Maloneys Beach, Durras, Depot Beach, Kioloa and Bawley Point.
"Originally inspired by local bushwalkers, when complete the Murramarang South Coast Walk will traverse the coastline, cross headlands, forest and beaches and attract visitors to the region during off-peak periods," Mr Weeks said.
The contract for construction of the walk has been awarded to Dirt Art who has vast experience in track work and have recently completed work at Pigeon House Mountain in Morton National Park.
Construction has started and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Sections of the walk will be progressively opened to visitors.
This project is part of the biggest infrastructure investment in NSW national parks history, delivering $450 million of priority works that benefit the community and boost nature-based tourism across the state.
NPWS will work to ensure there is minimum disruption to park users during construction, however visitors are encouraged to check alerts on the NPWS website before planning a visit to Murramarang National Park.
