Waverley Council is upgrading sections of the boardwalk along the Clifftop Walkway at Dover Heights and Vaucluse to make it safer and more enjoyable for all users.

This project is proudly co-funded through the NSW Government's Public Spaces Legacy Program and Waverley Council

The Clifftop Walkway Upgrade includes:

• Improved viewing decks, stairs, balustrades and handrails to improve accessibility and lifespan of the new structure
• Lookout spaces with viewing platforms, seating and signage at key locations to capture the spectacular coastal views.
• Main entry upgrades at Lancaster Road, Bulga Road, Oceanview Avenue and Kimberley Street to include directional signage, seating, bins and a bubbler at key pedestrian entry points to support visitors use and enjoyment of the walkway
• New coastal fencing and road barriers at the Kimberley St entrance to improve safety
• New coastal fencing and stormwater upgrades at George St to protect the sensitive clifftop environment below
• New staircases in Eastern Reserve to improve accessibility and safety
• Protection and expansion of existing indigenous vegetation along the walking route to strengthen the biodiversity corridor along the coastal edge.

Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, has said the Clifftop Walkway is one of Waverley’s most stunning locations, offering unparalleled ocean views.

“This upgrade will help improve safety for the millions of visitors and residents who use the space whilst ensuring the new structures and materials can better withstand the harsh coastal conditions.”

The Diamond Bay Boardwalk will be completed first in Spring 2024, as it is a critical part of the coastal walk and has high visitation rates. Construction along Eastern Reserve, will be completed by the end of 2024, weather permitting,

Following independent reviews of privacy concerns raised by residents about a section of the boardwalk and lookout area, Council determined at its meeting of the 21 May 2024 that the project will continue as per the approved Development Application plans. For more information, please refer to the full Council report and independent consultant reports in the document library.

Please note the report was confidential, but Council determined there was sufficient public interest to make the majority of the report public.

Construction and fabrication work for the boardwalk and lookout have been on hold until Council thoroughly investigated residents’ concerns. Contractors will now complete the works on this final section which will take approximately 4 months to complete, weather permitting.

The contractor has commenced works at Eastern Reserve ensuring the project has continued to progress. The works include emergency stormwater upgrade works at both George Street and Ocean View Avenue.

Construction at both sites will continue to progress with priority stormwater works being completed as soon as possible and the first stage of the project at Diamond Bay being open for public enjoyment in spring.

Please refer to the Document Library to view the 21 May 2024 Diamond Bay Lookout Council Report and independent consultant reports.

We thank you for your continued patience while these works are in progress.

Diamond Bay Boardwalk and Eastern Reserve Boardwalk - Temporary Closures

Diamond Bay Boardwalk, between Kimberley Street and Isabel Avenue and Eastern Reserve Boardwalk, between Lancaster Road and Oceanview Avenue are temporarily closed while construction works are in progress.

The map below shows the current diversion in place

Members of the public were given the opportunity to provide written submission to DA-378/2021 in late 2021, when the Development Application for the Clifftop Walkway was on display.

All feedback was considered and in December 2021, the Development Assessment was approved, subject to the General Modifications stated in the Notice of determination.