Tree clearing

 Trees being cleared along George Bass Drive at Lilli Pilli, in the interests of straightening a stretch of road. 

Around the 'pirate cave'

 We have always called this deeply incised channel 'The Pirate Cave. George always proceeds tentatively around the interior to the other side, and looks back to make sure I am close by! One day the sea will break through to the other side, forming an arch, or the roof will collapse, perhaps blocking off North Rosedale beach from the main beach. I just hope I am not underneath when it happens! 

Stairs to Nun's Beach

For many decades people have accessed Nun's Beach via a track which passes through private property. The property, 'The Retreat' was owned by the Catholic Church, and they tolerated people using it, as long as they did not create any disturbance. The sale of the property saw the new owners exercise their rights and bar people from use. 

This created a problem for the users of Nun's Beach (mostly locals). The only other access is via the sharp rocks around the headland towards the main beach at Rosedale, or a steep and slippery "goat track". 

A new set of stairs has now been built above the "goat track". It was funded by contributions from the Rosedale Association Inc, generous locals, and the Shire Council, who provided the workforce. 

4 March 2020

4 March 2021

 

4 March 2021

In with the new bridge

A walk over the new Batemans bay bridge affords great views of the bay, and of course the old bridge. 

 For more about the old bridge, see previous post "Out with the old bridge".

Batemans Bay Water Gardens

 A stroll along the Water Garden boardwalk on a beautiful day. 

Out with the old bridge

The Batemans Bay bridge was opened on 21 November, 1956. Prior to the bridge there was a punt which was used for crossing the Clyde River. It was the last remaining vehicular ferry on the Princes Highway between Sydney and the Victorian border. 

This "old bridge" had a lifting mechanism which opened the middle span to allow craft to pass underneath. It had scheduled opening times twice a day. The mechanical mechanism needed much maintenance, and it occasionally got stuck in the upright position, cutting all access between the northern and southern parts of town, and of course access to anywhere south of BB, unless vehicles travelled hundreds of kilometres inland and then to the coast further south.

Now a new, much higher bridge has been built and the old bridge has closed. It will be dismantled. 

I walked over the old bridge on the last day it was possible to do so. 

For views of the old bridge from the new, see this post. 

Rosedale Beach after storms Part 1 (23 March 2021)