$1.47m upgrade will revitalise Jack Evans Boat Harbour foreshore

AGEING infrastructure at Jack Evans Boat Harbour will be upgraded as part of a $1.47m revitalisation project aimed at improving safety, accessibility and resilience at one of the Tweed’s busiest waterfront destinations.

Tweed Shire Council has secured $1m through the NSW government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund and will contribute the remaining funding to deliver the project.

The upgrade will include renewing the timber boardwalk with more durable materials, repairing the damaged tessellated concrete steps, improving pathways and accessibility, and enhancing seating, landscaping and shade.

Mayor Chris Cherry said the investment would help restore the popular foreshore following recent flood and storm damage.

“Jack Evans Boat Harbour is the heart of our waterfront and a key gathering place for locals and visitors alike,” Cr Cherry said.

“This funding allows us to restore important infrastructure like the boardwalk and concrete steps, while creating a more vibrant, accessible and resilient foreshore for the future.”

The works will also include storm and flood resilience measures designed to strengthen the precinct against future extreme weather.

The council’s general manager, Troy Green, said the project would benefit both the community and the local economy.

“The upgraded foreshore will attract more visitors, support local businesses and provide a safer, more welcoming space for everyone,” Green said.

“It will also strengthen Tweed Heads as the gateway to NSW, something that we have already been focusing on through the Tweed Heads CBD revitalisation project.

“We are working hard to create a destination that reflects the pride of our community.”

Member for Tweed Geoff Provest welcomed the funding.

“I am pleased that further funding has been secured to upgrade and revitalise the Jack Evans Boat Harbour foreshore in Tweed Heads, ensuring this much-loved community asset continues to meet the needs of local residents and the many visitors who enjoy it each year,” Provest said.

Jack Evans Boat Harbour attracts an estimated 1.9 million visitors each year and hosts about 40 events annually.

More than 1,000 people contributed feedback to the precinct’s long-term planning, with strong community support for improvements to ageing infrastructure, accessibility, safety and public amenities.

Construction is expected to begin in mid-2026 and completion is anticipated in 2027.