Construction of a new boardwalk offering stunning views of Swansea Channel and Lake Macquarie is set to start in the coming days.

The path will cover two creek crossings, providing an important link from the lake’s western foreshore at Swansea to the shared pathway network alongside Swansea Gardens Lakeside Holiday Park.

Lake Macquarie mayor Kay Fraser said Swansea was one of Lake Macquarie’s most prized recreational areas, set to be even better with the construction of the 230 metre accessible boardwalk.

“Extending through a coastal wetland, this new infrastructure will allow tourists and locals to experience the natural beauty of the area, while taking in stunning views of the lake,” Cr Fraser said.

The boardwalk is part of a $3.5 million project to enhance the foreshore area at Swansea.

Completed in three stages, the project will involve vegetation management works, the installation of new exercise stations between Channel Street and Thomas Humphreys Reserve, and car park improvements.

As part of the project, the council will also develop new wayfinding and interpretive signage to help visitors navigate the pathways and learn about the area’s wildlife.

Construction is expected to be completed in late 2022, with the boardwalk to officially open to the community in early 2023.

The NSW Government has committed $3 million to the project through its Public Spaces Legacy Program.

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