Glascott Landscape and Civil to deliver the final stage of the Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track (FAST) Project! 

09/08/2023

Our Hunter division are thrilled to announce that they will complete the Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track Project for Lake Macquarie Council, creating an amazing open space for outdoor enthusiasts!

The Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track (FAST) project commenced in 2021, with the aim of creating a shared pathway that links the end of the Fernleigh Track at Belmont with Blacksmiths Beach, creating a 27km active transport route from Murrays Beach to Adamstown. Once completed, it will be the longest active transport route in the Hunter Region.

Glascott are engaged to construct a 1.5km pathway on the western side of Belmont Lagoon, including sections of boardwalk and bridge over Cold Tea Creek. The alignment will be located on Council owned and managed land, with 3m wide shared pathway, 1.5m wide footpath diversions at points of interest, and and 3m wide (between handrails) boardwalk (total boardwalk width circa 4.5m), connecting Railway Parade, Belmont (Belmont TAFE) in the north to Ocean Park Road, Belmont South, terminating near the intersection of Green Street.

The FAST project is partly funded by the NSW Government Regional Growth Environment and Tourism Fund, and aims to increase safety for pedestrians and cyclists, improve lifestyle and fitness in the community, showcase Lake Macquarie’s natural assets and increase active transport options.

Our team will kick off in September 2023, with completion scheduled for April 2024, marking the finish of the entire project.

We can’t wait to dive headfirst into bringing home this amazing outdoor asset for the Lake Macquarie communities!