We are awaiting permit and environmental approvals before work commences on an extensive project to replenish sand on the beach. These works aim to protect infrastructure and prevent further erosion, and are jointly funded through beach permits revenue and separate grant funding.

Works to install a new 4wd beach access kicked off on Monday 5 December 2022, following the failure of the old track during the March 2021 floods. We will co-fund the new access together with the National Parks and Wildlife Service in a new location to reduce the potential for further erosion. These works are expected to be completed and open to the public by Friday 16 December.

Continuation of new 4wd Access and Environmental Protection Signage

We will be continuing the roll-out of new 4wd access signs at Cellito, Hawk Nest, Crowdy Head, Tuncurry and Blackhead beaches.

Work on the viewing platform is underway and should be completed in March 2023.

Following the completion of the new surf club, we’ll be undertaking works to improve pathways, beach fencing and shower amenities.

The car park has been sealed with line marking and bollards put in place. The viewing platform and stair access has been repaired, and new picnic tables, pathways and landscaping will be installed to complete the job.

Works to install a new surf club access ramp, foreshore landscaping and picnic tables are now complete.

New 4WD beach signage has been installed, providing new interpretive/regulatory information to ensure safety and environmental protection.

Failed sections of track and boardwalk have been replaced, drainage improvements have been undertaken and bollards installed.

Recent improvements included:

• Car park spaces are now clearly marked and include a disabled parking spot.
• A concrete path will help beachgoers with a disability get on and off the beach more easily, and will also make leaving the beach in an emergency safer for all.
• Adding to the convenience is a new shower block and picnic table, providing a welcome after-swim rest stop.

Major maintenance on the suspended footbridge along the beach reserve walking trail will take place this year.

Works to maintain the existing boardwalk with replacement of badly damaged sections have been completed.

The viewing platform will be replaced and improvements made to the beach access. A review of existing amenities will also be undertaken.

Works will include replacing the old timber stair access with a wider ramp and viewing platform, moving the shower from the carpark into a new position, providing new seating, and formalising the carpark.

The existing platform will be replaced.

Aboriginal Heritage investigations are ongoing. Once relevant permits are received, works will proceed and will include formalising access to the reserve, picnic tables and shelters, a new shower area, and beach access ramp.