Central Coast Council is continuing to roll out its fully funded operational plan as work begins on a popular reserve in Toowoon Bay.

Swadling Reserve, at the top of Toowoon Bay Beach, is undergoing a makeover to cater for more visitors that frequent the park for summer BBQs, family gatherings and small events.

Council Group Leader Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Mr Mike Dowling, said the $300,000 upgrade will complement the existing facilities in the area.

“Not only are we replacing the ageing shelters, but we are adding more and making them accessible so more people can enjoy the reserve,” Mr Dowling said.

“Visitors to the reserve will be in for a surprise when works are finished, as the new shelters will be able to cater for larger gatherings.

“The reserve is also a popular spot for weddings and photo shoots, so to formalise this we are building a viewing platform overlooking the beach.”

Work is expected to be finished at the end of April and includes removing the six small shelters, including the two barbecues, and replacing them with eight larger ones – three of them with barbecues. One of the barbecues and two shelters will be fully accessible.

More accessible parking is also being added on the north side of the reserve in the small car park as well as concrete paths for easier access to some of the shelters.

In May, work will start on installing a viewing platform on the south side of the main car park overlooking the picturesque Toowoon Bay Beach.

Visitors to the area would already have noticed the upgraded amenities, inside and out, as well as the play space that had some restoration work done recently.

Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the Council is working hard to improve facilities on the Central Coast.

“Council is making sure we continue to deliver on the services our residents want and need,” Mr Reynolds said.

“These works are part of Council’s fully funded operational plan, rolling out across the Coast to improve the quality of life and creating opportunities for the Central Coast community.”

Work will be carried out in stages to minimise the impact to residents and visitors to the reserve.

Council has a number of other reserves with similar amenities which visitors may choose to utilise during the works at Swadling Reserve - Bateau Bay Beach Reserve, Long Jetty Lions Park, Saltwater Creek Reserve or Tuggerah Parade Foreshore at Long Jetty.

For more details on the upgrade, please don’t hesitate to call Council on 4350 5555.