Dear paddlers

It’s been a while since we updated you on the two kayak launch decks planned for Leonay and Factory Road Reserve. We have reviewed the feedback received during the consultation period and are working closely with the NSW Government, who are co-funding this project, to finalise the designs for construction.

Due to several factors, the timeline for the project has changed, and we are now anticipating construction to start in early 2024. While this delay is disappointing, we do have some good news to share! The first stage of the Regatta Park upgrade opens on Friday 29 September 2023 and will feature a number of informal launch locations.

Regatta Park will have two viewing platforms (pictured below) as well as boulders (pictured below) at four locations along the riverbank to make accessing the water quick and easy for kayaking, canoeing and even stand-up paddleboarding.

These informal launch locations can be accessed via the new pathway leading down to the river foreshore from Friday 29 September – just in time for summer!

We will provide another update once the detailed designs for the new launch deck locations are finalised and a timeline for construction has been confirmed. Thank you for your interest and involvement in this project.