The boardwalk is a key piece of infrastructure located in one of the park's most popular locations.

It will be replaced and upgraded to improve access and safety for visitors to Murrays Beach.

The new boardwalk will include new fencing, ramps, steps and lighting, and will extend from Murrays Beach car park down to the boat ramp and jetty.

A priority for construction is that works have a low impact on the environment and on visitor access.

Where possible, old timber from the existing boardwalk will be re-claimed and stored for future use.

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Parks Australia will work with the successful tenderer to do as much prefabrication off-site as possible, in order to shorten any temporary closures of the boat ramp that might be needed during construction.

Construction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2022.

The upgrades are part of the Australian Government's $233 million investment to upgrade infrastructure in Commonwealth national parks.

The tender for the boardwalk construction is now open and will close on 2pm Monday, September 6.

To find out more or apply, visit the AusTender website.

Meanwhile, restrictions remain in place in Booderee National Park in response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

Booderee continues to only allow day visitation and there is no camping at Booderee National Park until further notice.

There will also be no entry into the Booderee Visitor Centre during this period but you can still contact Booderee National Park by phone and email 4443 0977, booderee.mail@awe.gov.au - and you can book your park pass online.

The Booderee Botanic Gardens remains open for day visitors.

The Jervis Bay Territory, including Booderee National Park is subject to the same entry requirements as the ACT.