Randwick City Council has started building a dedicated emergency access road to Little Bay Beach to improve response times for critical incidents and enhance public safety.

The new road, which involves upgrading existing paths through The Coast Golf Club course, will allow emergency services, including ambulance, police and Council Lifeguards, to access the popular recreational beach easier and faster. Currently, emergency responders must navigate through the golf course.

Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker said the new road was a vital step in protecting beachgoers. “Little Bay Beach is one of our most treasured coastal spots, popular with families, swimmers and rock fishers. But it’s also remote and difficult to reach in emergencies,” Mayor Parker said. “This new road means our first responders can get to people faster when every second counts. We’re proud to work with The Coast Golf Club to make this happen and keep our community safe.”

The new road will be restricted to emergency service vehicles, with limited access for golfers heading to the lower fairway. Beachgoers will continue to use the existing stairway to reach the beach.

Council Lifeguards began patrolling Little Bay Beach for the first time in the 2023-24 summer peak season, after a series of tragic incidents, including five water-related fatalities since January 2022 and growing community concern about safety.

In April 2025, a man drowned after being swept off the rocks at Little Bay Beach. The incident prompted a multi-day search involving Council Lifeguards, police, and marine rescue teams. In July 2024, two rock fishers drowned after being swept into the ocean. Their bodies were found hours apart near the rocks.

The new emergency access road complements other Council safety upgrades in the area, including the installation of emergency response beacons and public defibrillators at Little Bay Beach.

Construction of the new road is expected to be completed before the start of summer, ensuring emergency teams are ready for the busy season ahead.

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