Project update - May 2025

Construction of the new accessible pathway from South Curl Curl Beach to Fisherman’s Walk via the swim club will begin in late May 2025. The project will improve safety by removing the shared zone in the upper carpark and enhance pedestrian connectivity.

To minimise disruption, works will be delivered in two stages:

Works will occur during the day. Please follow all on-site signage for safe access around the area. During construction, accessible access, including prams and wheelchairs, may be limited. We recommend using the main footpath along Carrington Parade during this time.

All works are expected to be completed by August 2025, weather permitting.

Council approved the Curl Curl Beach Landscape Masterplan in 2014 to enhance Flora and Richie Roberts Reserve behind Curl Curl Beach. The project aimed to create a safe, natural space for the community.

A key aspect of the Landscape Masterplan project was to provide accessible connections around South Curl Curl Swim Club.

This project plans to build an accessible pathway from South Curl Curl Beach to the rear and first level of the swim club, continuing on to Fisherman’s Walk, to improve connectivity in the area. This new connection will improve pedestrian safety by removing the shared zone in the upper carpark.

The community was invited to review a landscape plan from 2 August to 1 September 2024. Feedback showed strong support for pathway upgrades, particularly regarding accessibility and safety. Balancing these improvements with environmental preservation was a key concern.

Based on community input, the plan was revised. Notable changes include removing previously proposed switchbacks and steps behind South Curl Curl Swim Club, and implementing straighter pathway alignments. These modifications aim to enhance accessibility while addressing community preferences.

View the revised design and read more on the outcomes of engagement in the Community Engagement Report.

Following community feedback, the landscape plan was revised. Key changes include removing proposed switchbacks and steps behind South Curl Curl Swim Club, and implementing straighter pathways. These adjustments aim to improve accessibility and flow, addressing community concerns about stairs and reflecting the preference for ramps. The modifications balance enhanced accessibility with community input. Read more about the engagement outcomes in the Community Engagement Report.