Currumbin Valley Rock Pools closed after landslip caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
One of the Gold Coast’s most visited watering holes has “urgently” closed, a day before school holidays are set to kick off.
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One of the Gold Coast’s most visited watering holes has “urgently” closed, a day before school holidays are set to kick off.
At around 10.50am on Friday, division 14 councillor Gail O’Neill confirmed Currumbin Valley Rock Pools had been shut.
The closure was caused by a landslip in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred which battered the Gold Coast a month ago.
“With the ongoing rainfall and saturation of the embankment, more trees are at risk of slipping toward the creek,” Ms O’Neill said.
A geotechnical severe weather inspection was conducted and it was confirmed the area was an “instability risk”.
“Based on the risk to park suers of minor slippages, erosion and undercut tree fall hazard, the park, barbecue and toilet facilities will be closed immediately until further notice,” she said.
“Swimming in the rock pools is not permitted due to risk of entanglement in underwater debris, water quality and unstable trees.”
It was not known when the area would reopen.
“Oh so sad. I’m so glad I got a swim in. Probably won’t reopen again,” Deborah Jones said.
The news comes after years of speculation around the permanent closure of the rock pools after several deaths in the area.
Five months ago concerned Currumbin residents demanded the council launch an investigation into the natural attraction’s safety.
“Over recent years eight people have lost their lives at the rock pool due to striking a submerged ledge of rock when jumping into the water. This is a great tragedy and must not occur again,” residents wrote.
At the time, Ms O’Neill said the area was “way overdue” for an investigation.
Originally published as Currumbin Valley Rock Pools closed after landslip caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
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