FROM NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL:
Northern Beaches Council this morning has reopened all beaches apart from South Curl Curl and Dee Why following the clean-up of marble-sized ball-shaped debris.
Council was notified of the debris on Tuesday morning (14 January 2025) and found evidence of the balls, composed of unidentified substance, on nine beaches.
Working with the EPA, Council closed the affected beaches immediately. Clean up crews were organised clean the beaches yesterday afternoon and early this morning.
The decision to reopen was made on criteria provided by the EPA.
Debris samples have been sent for testing.
South Curl Curl and Dee Why are still being assessed, and the clean-up is continuing at these locations.
Mayor Sue Heins said the clean-up was organised swiftly to allow the beaches to be cleared of the debris and reopened as quickly as possible.
“I congratulate the crews for a fast clean up so we could get beachgoers back in the water today.
“We will continue to monitor the beaches condition, especially following the high tide this morning.”
Council encourages anyone who notices this kind of debris on any beaches in the Northern Beaches area to contact Northern Beaches Council on 1300 434 434.