Chamber welcomes progress on beachside restaurant

Quick progress in the construction on the new beachside restaurant at Ettalong has pleased the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

"The new restaurant is a key piece of public infrastructure that will significantly activate the foreshore area and help create a link for visitors between the beach, the Ettalong Club and the town centre," said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

"The Chamber has pushed from the outset to have activities on the foreshore so that the area becomes a destination rather than just an afterthought.

"Over the last 15 years the Chamber and local community have lobbied and encouraged Council to invest in the foreshore area so the current allocation of $5.4 million is very welcome.

"The works currently underway will include the new cafe-restaurant, foreshore reclamation, upgraded car parking, children's playground, pedestrian access and cycleway.

"We see the future for Ettalong centered around boutique retail, cafes and restaurants with the foreshore upgrading integral to the long term recovery of the town.

"It is encouraging to see a string of restaurants open in the evenings from the town centre through to the Ettalong Markets which is creating real activity especially on weekends.

"The foreshore works will add to that link and assist in generating more daytime activity that will flow through to the town centre"

"It is expected that the works will be completed early next year," said Mr Wales.

Media release, 16 Aug 2013

Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce