After years of wear and tear leaving parts of it weathered and worn, long-awaited works have begun to revitalise the Tamar Island Wetlands.
A number of the site’s ageing bridges and boardwalks are set to be upgraded, with redundant jetty infrastructure already being removed.
The project will next turn to replacing the first two bridges leading from the Tamar Island Wetlands Centre, marking the start of a broader effort to restore safer access through the popular nature reserve.
Acting Minister for Parks, Madeleine Ogilvie said the Tasmanian government was committed to improving the visitor experience at the popular destination.
“This is an exciting step forward for the project,” Ogilvie said.
The wetlands attract locals and international visitors to its unique ecosystem of mudflats, lagoons and islands.
Around 60 bird species have been identified in the area, making it a key birdwatching spot in Tasmania.
“The Island focuses on educational interpretation and is also a great spot to see bird life in Tasmania,” she said.
“These works are important to further improve accessibility at the site and enhance the overall visitor experience while maintaining cultural and natural values of the site.”
The tender for the main project works is expected to be published in coming weeks with work to be completed later this year.
