Torndirrup National Park Improvement Project

26/05/2014

THE GAP, NATURAL BRIDGE AND CABLE BEACH SITES OPEN

The Gap, Natural Bridge and Cable Beach in Torndirrup National Park, near Albany are open and will remain open during the Albany Anzac commemorative events at the end of October / early November 2014.

If you would like further information contact the Albany office on (08) 9842 4500

17/02/2014

THE GAP, NATURAL BRIDGE AND CABLE BEACH EXPECTED SITE CLOSURES

Through Royalties for Regions, the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) has received funding to upgrade the facilities at The Gap and Natural Bridge in Torndirrup National Park near Albany. Upgrades include new lookout structures at The Gap and the Natural Bridge, new site information, and a new pathway network.

The tender for construction works has been released on Tenders WA www.tenders.wa.gov.au and is expected to be awarded in April 2014 with construction anticipated from May 2014 for 6 months. The site which includes both The Gap and Natural Bridge will be closed to the public during construction. Cable Beach will also be closed due to public safety concerns. All other sites within the park will remain open.

13/12/2013

For those local to Albany there are now 8 short films on the region's national parks shown on rotation at the Department of Parks and Wildlife office (120 Albany Highway, Albany) from 8-4:30 Monday to Friday. Books and other information is also available.

12/12/2013

Tender documentation for the improvement project is currently being collated. The tender will be published on Tenders WA www.tenders.wa.gov.au . This is expected to be in mid/late January 2014. Businesses interested should register with Tenders WA.

03/12/2013

See some spectacular sites around Torndirrup National Park near Albany.

http://youtu.be/FE3lNSAN0UQ

Torndirrup National Park, Albany, Western Australia. Visit the spectacular sites of this national park on the south coast of Western Australia including The ...

26/09/2013

Many thanks for those who attended the community meeting - we received some very positive comments.

Here is a short film of the recent large swells at The Gap. It was too windy and wet to spend too long out there and the swell was huge.

13/09/2013

The community information meeting is on 25 September at 5:30pm - see flyer for full details.

26/08/2013

The new concept plans have been made into a short movie describing the key features http://youtu.be/6PuPiKK-QRo

Key features of the concept plans at The Gap and Natural Bridge near Albany. This project is part of the Torndirrup National Park Improvement Project.

08/08/2013

The new DPaW Parks website is now live http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au

Project information will also be available here http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/connect

02/07/2013

Department of Environment and Conservation separation

The Department of Parks and Wildlife and the Department of Environment Regulation commenced operations on 1 July 2013 following the separation of the former Department of Environment and Conservation.

Department of Parks and Wildlife - The new department focuses on nature conservation and the community’s enjoyment and appreciation of Western Australia’s world-class network of national and marine parks.
Visit: http://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au

Department of Environment Regulation -The new department focuses on environmental regulation, approvals and appeals processes, and pollution prevention.
Visit: http://www.der.wa.gov.au

The Department of Parks and Wildlife is responsible for Nature Conservation and Park management in Western Australia.

04/02/2013

The project is now into detailed design of the new lookouts, paths, and interpretation with recent site visits from landscape architects, engineers, surveyors and interpreters.

10/12/2012

Some video during 7m swells and 40 knot winds at The Gap and Natural Bridge.