A $1 million upgrade has improved access to the Georges River at Angle Park in Chipping Norton, a popular spot for sailing and family picnics.
The upgrade was funded by a $750,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Places to Swim program, which supports the creation of more places in NSW for people to enjoy accessibility to rivers, lakes, dams and other inland waterways.
Minister for planning and public spaces Paul Scully said whether it was kayaking, paddle boarding or swimming, the improved access to Angle Park will future proof the popular spot so that residents in Liverpool and the surrounding suburbs can enjoy it for many years to come.
“Angle Park has long been a weekend hotspot for families and friends to gather, relax and play,’’ he said.
“The recent upgrades have built on this, providing better access for people to take a dip in the Georges River while also delivering great new terraced seating and picnic areas for people to enjoy year-round on the shore.”
As a result of the works, there are now better pathways, terraced seating, picnic tables and native landscaped areas.
Ease of access improvements include handrails, fall prevention, gentle incline ramps, better lighting at night and a wheelchair friendly ramp leading from accessible car parking to Angle Park Wharf.
Pictured above cutting the ribbon at Angle Park are the federal member for Hughes David Moncrieff, Liverpool councillor Betty Green, deputy mayor Peter Harle and federal member for Fowler Dai Le.
