New Beach Access Stairs
Replacing the existing stairs to improve safety and accessibility, designed to match recent upgrades at nearby locations.
What's happening?
We're proposing to construct public beach access stairs at Wetherill St, Narrabeen Beach.
During consultation on the nearby Stuart and Ramsay Streets road end works, the community told us that reinstating beach access at Wetherill Street was a priority and asked for features like a beach shower and foot wash tap.
We’ve undertaken investigations and developed a concept design that reflects this feedback.
To assess and manage potential environmental impacts, we have prepared a draft Review of Environmental Factors (REF).
We invite you to view the draft REF and concept design, and share your feedback before we finalise the plans and move to construction.
Key features
Jointly funded by the NSW Government and Northern Beaches Council, the proposed works include:
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Viewing Platform
A Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) stair landing with stainless steel balustrading will be installed. The landing will extend beyond the crest, starting from the edge of the vertical supports, to maximise views. A timber platform bench seat will also be included.
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Public Shower
Adding a stainless steel shower facility including foot wash tap at the stair landing, designed to drain onto the rock revetment.
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Rock Restacking
To support the installation and structural stability of the stairs, some rock repositioning will take place. The existing mix of sandstone and basalt rocks will be retained and reused where possible. Additional rocks will be brought in as needed to reinforce the structure.
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Environmental Considerations
A draft Review of Environmental Factors (REF) has been prepared to assess potential environmental impacts and outline mitigation measures.
3D renders of the beach access stairs
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Concept design
View concept designDraft Review of Environmental Factors
View draft REFFAQs
Frequently asked questions
Location
Where is the project located?
The works are situated at the public beach access point at the end of Wetherill Street in Narrabeen. This location marks the boundary between Collaroy and Narrabeen beaches and is a popular spot for beachgoers. The icons below show the proposed works at Wetherill Street (Pink) and the nearby works under construction at Stuart and Ramsay Streets public road ends (Blue).
Have an enquiry?
| Name | Environment and Resilience Team |
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| Phone | 1300 434 434 (during business hours) |
| council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au | |
| In writing | marked 'Wetherill Street, Narrabeen - Beach Access Stairs', Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655. |
Related project
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Stuart and Ramsay Streets public road end works
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