WORKS to improve the Carrum foreshore precinct are getting underway. The three stage project is being funded by Kingston Council.
The first stage will see the Beauty Spot Memorial upgraded. Paths, seating, picnic tables, garden spaces, and a feature art sculpture will be built at the memorial. Those works are scheduled to be completed in the middle of the year.
In winter, council will begin work on the extension of the Carrum Boardwalk to Patterson River. The boardwalk will be extended further north with improved connectivity to the Patterson River Path, the Stephens Street car park, and the beach. The extension is scheduled to be finished by the end of 2024.
Finally, work will begin to upgrade the Stephens Street car park with a mid-2025 completion date targeted. Kingston councillor Cameron Howe said “Carrum Beach by the bustling Patterson River is an iconic destination with fine, white sand and the multi-million investment package will ensure it is a beacon of pride – with the northern extension of the popular boardwalk boasting a viewing deck with sweeping 180-degree bay and river views.”
“Our riverside Beauty Spot will continue to be a place of respect for our soldiers with commemorative paving, and the upgrades will bring the river to life with Federation Square style seating and other picnicking upgrades – making it a great spot for picnicking, yoga, barbecuing, or admiring the expansive views.”
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 8th May 2024
