Balmoral Beach in tsunami evacuation red zone

THE luxury homes lining Balmoral Beach are in the red zone of a new tsunami evacuation map released by the SES.

The evacuation map showing Balmoral Beach released by the SES. Picture: Supplied

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BALMORAL Beach is nestled by the usually calm waters of Sydney Harbour flanked by millions of dollars worth of real estate.

But in a tsunami evacuation map released by the SES, the entire area is in the red zone.

In the unlikely event of a giant wave speeding towards the east coast of Australia, residents would have to evacuate to higher ground at least 10 metres above sea level.

Pragash Santi from Mosman SES has safety tips for the community. Picture: David Swift

The evacuation zone covers the entire beachfront and many of the mansion-lined streets off The Esplanade including Botanic, Esther and Mandolong roads.

“They (residents) should be prepared and know what to do,” an SES spokesman said.

“The biggest thing is not to go to the coast to watch.”

A stunning photo of a rare wave at Balmoral this week. Picture: Michael Cobley

The evacuation zone covers almost all the lower north shore’s coastline from Waverton around to The Spit and into Middle Harbour.

Several parks are in the red zone including Primrose Park, Tunks Park and Anderson Park.

Mosman councillor Roy Bendall lives at the beachfront and believes there should be a meeting point for residents in the event of a tsunami.

The Mosman SES crew. Picture: David Swift

“Of course we would be evacuating by driving our cars straight up Awaba St,” he said.

“Maybe we should be organising a high area for residents to congregate.”

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