The revamped Russell Wharf will be officially opened on Saturday. Photo / Stephen Western
The link between Russell's shore and wharf is now smoother, safer and smarter thanks to hard work by locals and financial support from Far North District Council.
The Russell Wharf and Waterfront Trust has built steps from the wharf to the beach, created a seating area on the beach wall
and widened the approaches to the wharf, an upgrade boosted by a $130,000 council grant.
Trust chairman Riki Kinnaird said the improvements make getting on to the beach from the wharf easier.
"Before, people had to jump down on to the beach, and the seats provide an amphitheatre for people to watch the boats and events such as the Russell Birdman," he said.
The project originated in a town upgrade 25 years ago. Stage 1 included planting, beautification and lighting on Cass St but budgetary issues meant Stage 2, linking the wharf and the town, was never started.
