Penrith City Council has approved plans for a Nepean River kayak launch deck.
The launch deck, set to cost more than $250,000 to build, will provide new access points for non-motorised watercrafts such as kayaks to enter and exit the river safely.
A tender for the construction of the launch deck was advertised last year by Council, with Wilton company Lamond Contracting Pty Ltd chosen to complete the works for $268,281.20.
There were 11 total applications with just one coming from a Penrith company.
Lamond Contracting have completed similar projects for other local Councils including Camden and Wingecarribee Shire Council.
The project will be funded through the NSW Government’s Boating Now Round 3, Council’s Major Projects Reserve and Grant Reserve.
The new kayak launch deck will include a boardwalk and a lower and upper platform to access the water.
The launch deck is proposed to be located opposite 150 River Road, Leonay.
“Several sites along both sides of the river were investigated,” the Council report said.
“Following detailed analysis, and community engagement, the proposed location… was determined as the most suitable location; in particular the ground conditions and accessibility.”
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