Shortland Esplanade embankment stabilisation

We are improving public safety by restabilising two sections of the embankment along Shortland Esplanade (below Fort Drive) near Nobbys Beach kiosk (Swell Cafe) and opposite the Cowrie Hole.

What does this project involve?

Stage one involves 'soil nailing' in both locations to reinforce the embankment ahead of Stage two, construction of retaining walls.

This project will deliver the following improvements:

Increased stability of affected sites with soil nailing to reinforce and strengthen the existing embankment
Construction of new concrete piled retaining walls to stabilise the embankment
Revegetation along the embankment to help with sediment control
Improved stormwater controls to reduce the risk of future landslips.

Map showing Shortland Esplanade

Stage one is complete with both sites reinforced with soil nailing.
Stage two (the construction of new retaining walls) will commence following the relocation of power poles by Ausgrid. We are working with their teams to have this work completed as soon as practicable.

Project details:

Construction will be between 8am - 6pm weekdays.
Traffic management and signage will be in place.
There will be Increased truck movements in the area.

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.