Overview

• At noon on August 1, heavy rain undermined a sandstone overhang above a stormwater culvert, causing large boulders to crash onto Bronte Beach
• No injuries were reported as the beach was largely empty because of rainy conditions
• A stormwater drain and a safety rail beneath the collapsed section sustained significant damage
• Waverley Council staff and Bronte lifeguards quickly secured the site, established an exclusion zone and alerted emergency authorities
• A geotechnical assessment is now under way to evaluate cliff stability and advise on any necessary expansion of the restricted area