A significant rock fall has occurred at Bronte Beach in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, depositing a large quantity of rock onto the beach below. Fortunately, a spokesperson from Waverley Council confirmed that there were no individuals nearby during the incident.
While investigations into the cause of the rock slip are underway, preliminary indications suggest that the prolonged heavy rainfall may have contributed to the stability issues of the cliff.
The incident also resulted in damage to a culvert and safety rail, prompting immediate action from Waverley Council staff and local lifeguards, who quickly arrived at the scene. They established an exclusion zone to keep the public safe and notified relevant authorities of the situation.
A lifeguard mentioned the incident might have had a more severe outcome had it been a busier day, noting that people typically sunbathe and relax under the cliffs. He expressed relief that no one was harmed and recalled the moment the rock fall occurred, describing the noise as the loudest crack he had ever heard.
Consequently, a geotechnical evaluation will be carried out to assess the stability of the area and to determine if any exclusion zones need to be expanded for safety measures.