The Foreshore Promenade will provide a sense of arrival as the main ‘gateway’ to the foreshore. The Promenade links with the northern end of Napier Street and creates a strong central axis to the pier. It includes a refurbished central walkway and opens to the newly created Foreshore Park public space to the east of the promenade and upgraded carparking area to the west of the promenade.
These works will deliver an important upgrade to the accessibility of the foreshore alongside the connecting pathways delivered with the Foreshore Park upgrade works. These works will in combination provide a robust and connected foreshore area for Rye. The addition of a raised pedestrian crossing in Point Nepean Road creates a safe access point for pedestrians and links the site with the Napier Street Plaza.
Works are now underway for the Foreshore Park & Promenade areas. Demolition has begun at the pier carpark area, and excavation is underway in preparation to complete connecting pathways to new plaza spaces and key areas of the Foreshore. The previous asphalt Promenade Walkway which ran directly to the pier has been demolished and preparation has begun for the new concrete Promenade Walkway to be installed.
All stage 1 works for the Rye Township Plan are now delivered. The park and promenade works have been fully completed and now open for the public to enjoy. Some minor minor works continued over the summer period and now completed onsite. Additional works to install a new shelter and accessible BBQ are soon to be completed by September in time for the 26/27 summer period.
This project received a nomination at the Parks and Leisure Australia Awards of Excellence in the 'Park of the Year category'. This nomination reflects the enormous amount of time and community input to the project.
Update: June 2026
Rye foreshore off Point Nepean Road, Rye 3941 View Map
Rye foreshore off Point Nepean Road , Rye 3941