Nelson Bay township gains from removal of overpass Highlight Section Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 12, 2023 The remaining portion of the structure is still to be removed. Photo: Marian Sampson. VICTORIA Parade at Nelson Bay has a new look and feel with the removal of the pedestrian overpass bridge. The removal of the structure has enhanced the visual appeal of the front of the Port Stephens Visitors Information Centre, creating a view corridor along the foreshore. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Adam Stewart, Civil Assets Manager at Port Stephens Council told News Of The Area, “The stage 1 works that included the removal of the remaining pedestrian bridge at Apex Park were delivered on budget. “The accelerated program was delivered ahead of schedule.” The adjacent Apex Park now offers a larger area for the community to enjoy. The removal of the overpass has also resulted in secondary positive results for the township. “A decrease in anti-social behaviour has already been reported with improved vision and access to the toilet facilities adjacent to the Visitor Information Centre,” said Mr Stewart. The existing stair and ramp access to Nelson Towers remains open and unaffected by the work. The community can now look forward to Stage 2 of the works, which includes remediation and removal of the remaining pedestrian bridge. By Marian SAMPSON The pedestrian overpass is now gone and Apex Park offers a larger area for the community to enjoy. Photo by Marian Sampson.
