The upgrades have improved resilience to coastal erosion and enhanced safety and accessibility for beach users in this much-loved location.

The final phase of remediation work concentrated on the southern end of the promenade adjoining Cooks Hill Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), including the reinstatement of a vehicle access ramp from Memorial Drive to the beach, and new stairs to enhance pedestrian access to the sand.

A wave deflector wall topped with a new walkway and handrail was constructed to help protect the surf club and provide pedestrian access across the front of the building.

City of Newcastle is continuing to work with coastal experts to develop a Coastal Management Program (CMP) for the stretch of beaches between Nobbys and Burwood Beach. The CMP will consider the increasing exposure to coastal hazards and explore long-term management options for this highly valued and much utilised stretch of coastline.

The work was completed in April 2025.