Northern Beaches residents and visitors are urged to check for signage and be extra cautious when visiting beaches, ocean pools, tracks and paths.

“Given the recent storm, swimmers and surfers should be extra cautious even at beaches that are open and appear safe,” said Mark Ferguson, General Manager Northern Beaches Council. 

“Safety for residents and visitors to our area is our first priority and while we want everyone to enjoy their visit to the Northern Beaches, we urge everyone to make safe choices and not enter areas that could put them risk.

“We also advise the public to be aware of pollution and storm debris that may surface, particularly at our beaches,” Mr Ferguson said.

Council has closed the following public places and facilities in the interest of public safety:

BEACHES

Narrabeen and Collaroy

South Narrabeen and Collaroy beach access is closed over the long weekend due to safety issues in accessing the beach and debris on the beach and in the water.

In the interest of the community’s safety, the public are prohibited from entering or walking along the beach between Devitt Street, Narrabeen and the Beach Services Club, Collaroy. This situation is being carefully monitored.

All other beaches

Manly Beach is being patrolled daily by lifeguards with usual practices in place, including lifeguards erecting flags at locations suitable for safe swimming or displaying signage to advise dangerous surf and beach closures.

All other beaches are unpatrolled.

OCEAN POOLS

Due to glass and other debris, the following pools will remain closed over the long weekend:

·         Clontarf

·         Dee Why

·         Fairy Bower

·         Pickering Point (Seaforth)

·         Queenscliff

·         Mona Vale

·         Newport

·         Whale Beach 

PATHWAYS & TRACKS

Marine Parade (Shelly Beach walk) redirection

Marine Parade—between Bower Lane and Shelly Beach—is closed to the public. Shelly Beach and nearby facilities are open to the public and can be accessed via Bower Street.  Shelly Beach is not a patrolled beach and usual caution should be taken when entering the water.

Narrabeen Lagoon Trail

The portion of the trail between Bilarong Reserve and Middle Creek Reserve is closed.

Collaroy Beachside Promenade

A section of the promenade is closed.

Queenscliff pathway

The walkway beneath Queenscliff Bridge is closed.

MANLY DAM

The playground and Circuit, Heath, Evas and Curl Curl tracks are closed. The public picnic areas and mountain bike track are currently open.
 

Please report any new damage or unsafe situation on public land to our 24/7 customer service. For up to date information on the storm recovery and customer service centre details, visit: www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au