The Manly Dam Trail Boardwalk construction project aims to facilitate safe pedestrian access along a 433-metre link trail through bushland.

Located along Manly Dam’s foreshores, the project intends to eliminate the need for pedestrians to utilize the existing Sir Roden Cutler Memorial Drive. Key aspects of the works include constructing an elevated FRP boardwalk, with various seating, lookout areas and a section of coloured concrete footpath.

RARE’s appointment to the Manly Dam Trail Link Construction project underscores our expertise in environmentally sensitive construction and our ability to navigate challenges to deliver exceptional results.

Our dedication to client satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship positions us as a reliable partner for complex projects. Join us as we continue to forge ahead, creating pathways that enhance connectivity and preserve the natural beauty of our surroundings.

View this project’s wrap-up video here.

Key challenges facing the project surround the coordination of construction within a limited corridor adjacent to sensitive environmental areas. Implementing environmental protection and conservation measures for trees, shrubs, fauna, and sandstone outcrops, and ensuring compliance with Aboriginal Heritage requirements and site control measures are critical to project success.

From a construction perspective, the long lead time on design drawings and materials supply poses significant risks, as delays at the beginning of the works may impact the project completion timeline.

RARE’s approach involved implementing comprehensive environmental protection measures, collaborating closely with regulatory agencies and stakeholders, and adhering to design specifications.