Battery Point Walkway Concept Design

Media release – Friends of Battery Point Walkway, 21 November 2022

Battery Point Walkway

The Friends of Battery Point Walkway will release its concept design for a long-overdue shared bicycle and pedestrian accessway along the Battery Point foreshore.

The Hobart City Council is assessing the feasibility of a Battery Point walkway and last night the Friends of Battery Point Walkway presented its concept design to the full council.

Friends of Battery Point Walkway spokesperson, David Hook, said the design is for an attractive and affordable walkway that closely follows the shore line from Marieville to Castray Esplanade via the historic slipyards.

“Together with many Hobart residents, we believe the river and foreshore belong to everyone,” Mr Hook said.

“This walkway will open access to the river and foreshore for all.”

“Unlike previous designs, this one is very similar to what you’d find in our national parks and is sympathetic to the area’s unique history and local environment.”

“We expect the Battery Point walkway will quickly establish itself as one of Hobart’s most popular destinations for visitors and locals. There is huge community support for the walkway, which is why the idea of a foreshore walkway has stayed alive for decades.”

The walkway would provide people with spectacular views down the estuary towards the Southern Ocean; a safe cycling and walking route from the city to Sandy Bay; and access to waterfront parks and the rich indigenous and maritime history of Battery Point.

The design is a community-initiative and reflects the local knowledge of residents and businesses.

Jim Gandy is a highly respected Tasmanian structural engineer. His work includes walkways at Montrose Bay and Sarah Island and iconic developments including Brooke Street Pier, Saffire Freycinet and the Silos Apartments.