Gum Bend Lake improvements

Lachlan Shire Council remains committed to improving Condobolin’s Gum Bend Lake and its recreational facilities.

Council has a range of improvement activities already underway and are planning more activities in the area over the next six months. Currently earthworks and dredging are being undertaken in the lake bed which will remove aquatic weeds and reconstruct leaking areas in order to reduce water loss when the lake is refilled, as water becomes available.

These works are also levelling the lake’s base and removing sludge which has built up over the last 30 years since the lake was built. The edges are being reconstructed to reduce slope erosion and the island is being reshaped to introduce “shallows” for bird habitat.

Council is in the process of undertaking a $200,000 playground upgrade in the area, funded by Council and “NSW Planning – Everyone can Play”. This will be an “accessible” playground, with equipment for children of all abilities and ages. There will also be a pool-style safety fence, seating and a bubbler to enable a better play experience for children and their parents.

A 2.5 metre wide, 510 metre long shared path from the carpark to the “point” is also underway. This is stage one of a planned four-stage footpath. Council is currently seeking $164,000 in funding through the Stronger Country Communities Round 3 (SCCF3), the outcome of this application should be announced shortly.

Exercise equipment is planned for stage two of the walkway project. Council is seeking $50,000 funding through the Stronger Country Communities Round 3 (SCCF3).

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For any enquiries please contact MAYOR JOHN MEDCALF OAM on 0429 937 248.