South Collaroy Foreshore & Stormwater Improvements

Project update - April 2026

Construction works commenced on 16 March 2026 and are expected to be complete by November 2026.
There will be temporary changes to pool access.
The pool and surrounding areas will be closed 7-15 April.

Learn how we are managing the works

Construction will commence mid-March and is expected to be completed by mid November 2026, weather permitting.

Works will typically take place Monday to Friday, between 7am and 5pm.

Contractors will work to minimise traffic impacts of these works. Before works commence, nearby residents will receive advance notice from the contractor.

A site compound will be established in the foreshore reserve between the carpark and the beach to aid construction works for the duration of the project.

Alternative access to the pool will be provided during construction.

Pool cleaning will continue as per the usual roster.

You may experience some construction noise, traffic disruptions and limited public access during construction. We appreciate your patience as we deliver this important community upgrade.

There may be some adjustment to car parking arrangements. Current information will be available on this project page.

Overview of the proposed works

The damaged section of the existing seawall, along with a stormwater outlet at the Rock Pool will be upgraded with new infrastructure designed to contemporary engineering standards, restoring the structural integrity of the seawall, promenade and stormwater culvert.

The work will be conducted using a staged approach to improve the efficiency and increase the capacity of the stormwater network. Additionally, it will enhance pedestrian safety, beach access and visual amenity.

The details of proposed works include:

reconstructing around 70 metres of damaged seawall
reconstructing around 112 metres of the existing stormwater culvert from the Collaroy Surf Club Carpark to the Rock Pool outlet
reconstructing the existing beach access staircase, and
construction of a new junction pit with wet weather surcharge slot.

Images of the work site

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Contact Information
Name	Mike Platt - Major Infrastructure Projects
Phone	1300 434 434
Email	council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Website	northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
In writing	marked 'South Collaroy Foreshore & Stormwater Improvements Project', Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655.

Jointly funded by the Commonwealth and NSW Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements in association with Northern Beaches Council

Timeline

Timeline item 1 - complete

July 2024: Open and listening

We wanted to hear your thoughts
Timeline item 2 - complete

September 2024: Under review

We reviewed the responses and feedback you provided
Timeline item 3 - complete

Late 2024: Sharing what we heard from engagement

We reported consultation outcomes to the community
Timeline item 4 - complete

Mid to late 2025: Sharing project updates

We are committed to providing project updates
Timeline item 5 - complete

March 2026: Construction commenced

Expected start date
Timeline item 6 - active

Nov 2026: Construction expected to be complete, weather permitting

Overview of the Environmental Assessment

In accordance with Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act), a REF was prepared by independent consultants for the proposed works.

The REF examines any potential environmental, social, economic, and cumulative impacts of the works and the ways we will mitigate these impacts, including during construction. The REF is an important document to ensure we are considering and protecting our valued beach and surrounding environment.

The REF considers the potential impacts of the proposed works including influence on any physical and chemical, biological, community, natural resource, cultural heritage and matters of national environmental significance.

Key findings of the REF include:

there will be negligible effects to coastal processes both in the near shore and offshore
no environmental harm to fauna and flora species will occur in the vicinity of the works, howver, Council will be applying for a NSW Fisheries permit to undertake the works in order to follow due process.
no Aboriginal or European heritage is expected to be unearthed or impacted during construction
cumulative impacts are considered to be negligible, and,
there is potential for short term environmental impacts during construction and actions are identified to mitigate this risk.

The REF concludes that the proposed works would not result in significant environmental impacts using the proposed mitigation measures.

To minimise any potential impacts from the proposed coastal protection works, a number of mitigation and management safeguards are incorporated into the REF.

The REF lists required actions to mitigate environmental impacts during construction. These actions will be included in a site-specific Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) prepared by the construction Contractor. The Contractor will implement the CEMP during construction to mitigate the risk of environmental impacts.

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South Collaroy Foreshore & Stormwater Improvements

Project update - April 2026

Learn how we are managing the works

Overview of the proposed works

Images of the work site

Aerial location map of the works area

Aerial image of work site

Have an enquiry?

1300 434 434

South Collaroy Foreshore & Stormwater Improvements

Project update - April 2026

Learn how we are managing the works

Timing of the works

Construction work hours

Path and pool access

Noise impacts

Parking impacts

Overview of the proposed works

Images of the work site

Have an enquiry?

1300 434 434