Northern Beaches Council will soon begin upgrade work on the Bell and Carols wharves on Scotland Island.

Council, at its meeting last night, approved the $2.2 million works, which will commence later this year.

This project is jointly funded by Transport for NSW and Council as part of the Boating Now program which is the NSW Government’s $98 million program to support initiatives which improve the boating experience in NSW, including the delivery of recreational boating infrastructure such as boat ramps, jetties, pontoons and sewage pump-out facilities.

The upgrades include the construction of a multi-purpose floating pontoon at both Bell Wharf and Carols Wharf as well as repairs to the existing fixed wharves.

Mayor Michael Regan said the works will provide safer access to public transport as well as provide additional facilities for private commuter and recreational boating.

“The upgraded facilities will provide much needed infrastructure to a community who rely on the wharves to access the mainland.”

 Works on Bell and Carols wharves is likely to be finished around the middle of 2021.