South Newcastle cliff declared unstable following big wet
A section Bathers Way has been closed while investigations into how to stabilise a section of the South Newcastle cliff are completed.
The area became unstable during the recent heavy rain that fell across the region.
Following preliminary investigations on Saturday morning, City of Newcastle temporarily closed a 30-metre section of the upper promenade south of the gym equipment and skate park southern access ramp.
"We are working with experts to confirm the best way to address the unstable section of cliff line, with the safety of the community our top priority," a spokeswoman said.
"This might be to secure the boulder that has slipped, or it may be to have it removed. We do not expect a solution to require the area to be closed for any lengthy period of time."
The skate bowl, skate plaza, amenities and kiosk remain open to the public, with access also still available via the lower promenade of Bathers Way between King Edward Park and South Newcastle Beach.
The cliff line was last inspected by independent experts in 2024.
Significant work was undertaken to improve the cliff's stability as part of the recently completed $20 million skate park and South Newcastle Bathers Way project.
The current area of focus is a short distance away from where a 20-tonne rock fell 15 metres onto the Shortland Esplanade, narrowly missing a security guard, in late 2002.
Known as 'The Rock" the giant boulder remained in place for more than two years while civic officials debated whether to remove it and how best to stabilise the cliff.
A section Bathers Way has been closed while investigations into how to stabilise a section of the South Newcastle cliff are completed.
The area became unstable during the recent heavy rain that fell across the region.
Following preliminary investigations on Saturday morning, City of Newcastle temporarily closed a 30-metre section of the upper promenade south of the gym equipment and skate park southern access ramp.
"We are working with experts to confirm the best way to address the unstable section of cliff line, with the safety of the community our top priority," a spokeswoman said.
"This might be to secure the boulder that has slipped, or it may be to have it removed. We do not expect a solution to require the area to be closed for any lengthy period of time."
The skate bowl, skate plaza, amenities and kiosk remain open to the public, with access also still available via the lower promenade of Bathers Way between King Edward Park and South Newcastle Beach.
The cliff line was last inspected by independent experts in 2024.
Significant work was undertaken to improve the cliff's stability as part of the recently completed $20 million skate park and South Newcastle Bathers Way project.
The current area of focus is a short distance away from where a 20-tonne rock fell 15 metres onto the Shortland Esplanade, narrowly missing a security guard, in late 2002.
Known as 'The Rock" the giant boulder remained in place for more than two years while civic officials debated whether to remove it and how best to stabilise the cliff.
A section Bathers Way has been closed while investigations into how to stabilise a section of the South Newcastle cliff are completed.
The area became unstable during the recent heavy rain that fell across the region.
Following preliminary investigations on Saturday morning, City of Newcastle temporarily closed a 30-metre section of the upper promenade south of the gym equipment and skate park southern access ramp.
"We are working with experts to confirm the best way to address the unstable section of cliff line, with the safety of the community our top priority," a spokeswoman said.
"This might be to secure the boulder that has slipped, or it may be to have it removed. We do not expect a solution to require the area to be closed for any lengthy period of time."
The skate bowl, skate plaza, amenities and kiosk remain open to the public, with access also still available via the lower promenade of Bathers Way between King Edward Park and South Newcastle Beach.
The cliff line was last inspected by independent experts in 2024.
Significant work was undertaken to improve the cliff's stability as part of the recently completed $20 million skate park and South Newcastle Bathers Way project.
The current area of focus is a short distance away from where a 20-tonne rock fell 15 metres onto the Shortland Esplanade, narrowly missing a security guard, in late 2002.
Known as 'The Rock" the giant boulder remained in place for more than two years while civic officials debated whether to remove it and how best to stabilise the cliff.
A section Bathers Way has been closed while investigations into how to stabilise a section of the South Newcastle cliff are completed.
The area became unstable during the recent heavy rain that fell across the region.
Following preliminary investigations on Saturday morning, City of Newcastle temporarily closed a 30-metre section of the upper promenade south of the gym equipment and skate park southern access ramp.
"We are working with experts to confirm the best way to address the unstable section of cliff line, with the safety of the community our top priority," a spokeswoman said.
"This might be to secure the boulder that has slipped, or it may be to have it removed. We do not expect a solution to require the area to be closed for any lengthy period of time."
The skate bowl, skate plaza, amenities and kiosk remain open to the public, with access also still available via the lower promenade of Bathers Way between King Edward Park and South Newcastle Beach.
The cliff line was last inspected by independent experts in 2024.
Significant work was undertaken to improve the cliff's stability as part of the recently completed $20 million skate park and South Newcastle Bathers Way project.
The current area of focus is a short distance away from where a 20-tonne rock fell 15 metres onto the Shortland Esplanade, narrowly missing a security guard, in late 2002.
Known as 'The Rock" the giant boulder remained in place for more than two years while civic officials debated whether to remove it and how best to stabilise the cliff.
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