Plans for a new staircase to the Ivo Rowe Rockpool, nestled along the Coastal Walkway, at 1R Bunya Parade at South Coogee, are now under way to improve safety and accessibility to the pool.

The new staircase will replace the current concrete, rocky stairs and will be constructed of fibre reinforced polymer minimesh and stainless steel to protect it from the harsh coastal elements.

The project will consist of three main stages:

• Design: Expected to be completed by July 2024.
• Procurement and fabrication: Up to two months.
• Construction and installation: Scheduled for September 2024

The Ivo Rowe Rockpool is a shallow, natural rockpool and one of the smallest ocean pools along the Coastal Walkway.