Warrain Crescent - Currarong - Beach Access Upgrade

• Project StatusCompleted
• Where Warrain Crescent, Currarong 2540
• Estimated completion date11 June 2024
• Public access
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• Last reviewed 14 August 2024

The latest

21/6/24 - Upgrade works for two (2) beach access tracks are completed at Currarong Beach, to improve community access. Track 1 stairs extend to the bottom of the rail (sand covers the lower stairs) and Track 2 has been repaired with fibreglass reinforced polymer (FRP) components. Both Track 1 and 2 entrances are opposite Warrain Crescent, and both provide direct access to the beach.

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About the project

This project involves an upgrade of pedestrian beach access infrastructure to improve accessibility, public safety and to reduce use impacts on the coastal environment. Upgrades will be provided for two (2) existing accessways.

Works will involve the replacement of a failed staircase asset which due to severe weather has failed and will require replacement to be brought into line with current engineering standards for the coastal environment.

The works will involve construction of a new Fibreglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) staircase to replace the existing timber ramp at track 1(PNG, 704KB), and the extension and renewal of timber components for the existing staircase at track 2(JPG, 195KB). The FRP stairs at track 1 are to extend down below normal beach level to cater for future erosion with footings to a suitable depth to minimise the potential for undermining. The renewal and extension of track 2 will also involve extension to below normal beach level allowing for functionality at times of lower dune elevation and storm erosion scour. A concept plan is provided within the ‘Related Documents’ on this project page.

The outcomes of these works will facilitate improved, pedestrian beach access from Warrain Crescent enabling enhanced public amenity, meeting Councils obligations for management of safety, quality and amenities. The works will also result in a reduction of erosion risk and will assist to improve the natural resilience of the immediate coastal environment.

This project is progressing with contribution from a grant funding partnership with the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) under the 2021-2022 Coastal and Estuary Grants Program – Implementation Stream. Additional funding has been obtained from the NSW State Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to facilitate these works.

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