Concept designs show off $2.5 million Reddall Promenade set to grace Lake Illawarra foreshore

Major upgrades are slated for the Lake Illawarra foreshore with concept designs showing off the $2.5 million promenade at Reddall Reserve released to the public. Take a look.

The latest concept designs for the highly anticipated Reddall Promenade in Lake Illawarra have been released, depicting broad footpaths, foreshore seating and plenty of tree cover.

The designs, which were produced by dsb Landscape Architects, are a visualisation of Shellharbour Council‘s ‘Reddall Reserve Masterplan’ which is earmarked to cost just over $2.5 million.

The money for the project is coming out of NSW government coffers, however, with Shellharbour Council applying for the cash injection through the state’s ‘Public Spaces Legacy Program’.

“The existing promenade is a very popular site for locals and tourists but unfortunately the promenade has reached the end of its useful life,” documents about the project said.

Concept designs for the Reddall Promenade in Lake Illawarra. Picture: dsb Landscape Architects

Concept designs for the Reddall Promenade in Lake Illawarra. Picture: dsb Landscape Architects

“The Reddall Reserve Masterplan identified the promenade for renewal.

“Over time the promenade has experienced storm and weather damage and many sections are at beach level becoming covered by sand, making it inaccessible.

“This upgrade to the foreshore promenade will create a safe, accessible and continuous walk along the foreshore.”

The current state of Reddall Reserve. Picture: Shellharbour Council

Concept designs for the Reddall Promenade in Lake Illawarra. Picture: dsb Landscape Architects

The project is currently out for tender with the council anticipating for construction to begin towards the end of 2022 when the first obstacle will be removing the existing promenade.

Shellharbour Council expects construction will take around six months to complete, however, the exact time frame is “subject to weather and tidal conditions”.