Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinEmail this link
Consultation has concluded
Local swimming sensation, Emma McKeon, represented Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She won seven medals, taking her Olympic medal tally to 11. This makes Emma the highest Olympic medal holder in Australia.
Earlier this month we asked the community to provide ideas on how we can recognise the achievements of Emma McKeon. We heard lots of ideas including renaming Western Suburbs Pool, Continental Pools, Blue Mile/Belmore Basin or Allan’s Creek, building an aquatic facility with an Olympic pool in Emma’s honour or establishing a community fund or learn to swim program. There was also strong community sentiment suggesting Emma should decide.
We met with Emma and her family to discuss the proposed ideas and understand Emma’s wishes. Emma was honoured by the support she has received from the community and her preference was to name a location along the Wollongong foreshore such as a viewing platform, small park or seating area.
A range of locations along the foreshore have been investigated. We are pleased to share the two options being considered to recognise Emma’s achievement.
Option (A) Naming the North Beach Promenade and Terraces – This project is currently under construction with Stage 1 completion due in mid -2022. Stage 1 lies in the area directly east of Diggies North Beach kiosk and the north beyond the North Wollongong Surf Life Saving Club. Interpretative signage would be installed on the promenade.
Image: Artist impression North Beach Promenade and Terraces
Option (B) Naming the Cliff Road viewing platform overlooking the harbour and Continental Pool – The Observation areawas constructed around 7 years agoand has excellent views across the Blue Mile Precinct. Interpretative signage would be installed.
Image: Cliff Road viewing platform facing east
Image: Cliff Road viewing platform looking north
Image: Cliff Road viewing platform looking east across Belmore Basin
We now want to find out from the community if there is anything we need to know about the sites before a decision is made by Council in October.
Join the conversation - let us know your thoughts in the feedback form.
Please read Council's Privacy Policy before submitting your feedback.
Local swimming sensation, Emma McKeon, represented Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She won seven medals, taking her Olympic medal tally to 11. This makes Emma the highest Olympic medal holder in Australia.
Earlier this month we asked the community to provide ideas on how we can recognise the achievements of Emma McKeon. We heard lots of ideas including renaming Western Suburbs Pool, Continental Pools, Blue Mile/Belmore Basin or Allan’s Creek, building an aquatic facility with an Olympic pool in Emma’s honour or establishing a community fund or learn to swim program. There was also strong community sentiment suggesting Emma should decide.
We met with Emma and her family to discuss the proposed ideas and understand Emma’s wishes. Emma was honoured by the support she has received from the community and her preference was to name a location along the Wollongong foreshore such as a viewing platform, small park or seating area.
A range of locations along the foreshore have been investigated. We are pleased to share the two options being considered to recognise Emma’s achievement.
Option (A) Naming the North Beach Promenade and Terraces – This project is currently under construction with Stage 1 completion due in mid -2022. Stage 1 lies in the area directly east of Diggies North Beach kiosk and the north beyond the North Wollongong Surf Life Saving Club. Interpretative signage would be installed on the promenade.
Image: Artist impression North Beach Promenade and Terraces
Option (B) Naming the Cliff Road viewing platform overlooking the harbour and Continental Pool – The Observation areawas constructed around 7 years agoand has excellent views across the Blue Mile Precinct. Interpretative signage would be installed.
Image: Cliff Road viewing platform facing east
Image: Cliff Road viewing platform looking north
Image: Cliff Road viewing platform looking east across Belmore Basin
We now want to find out from the community if there is anything we need to know about the sites before a decision is made by Council in October.
Join the conversation - let us know your thoughts in the feedback form.
Please read Council's Privacy Policy before submitting your feedback.
Image: Artist impression North Beach Promenade and Terraces
Image: Cliff Road viewing platform facing east
Image: Cliff Road viewing platform looking north 
Image: Cliff Road viewing platform looking east across Belmore Basin