Kiama is to receive $1 million for infrastructure upgrades at the Harbour.

“The funding will allow for the ageing retaining wall on the southern side of the Harbour to be replaced to modern standards to ensure future safety, as well as associated improvement work including footpaths in the area,” says the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward.

Crown Lands will manage the upgrade work, in consultation with Kiama Council, which has designed the project to work in with the direction of the soon to be exhibited Kiama Harbour Revitalisation Plan.

“It is taking into account the old Masterplan, but also the new concept to open opening up the area and promote connectivity,” says Council’s Director Engineering & Works, Mike Dowd.

“The retaining wall replacement has been on the list for some time – it needs to be done. The extra footpath work is a bonus.”