Following expert advice that identified that there was a need to manage the risk of a rock fall, the Tasman Highway at Paradise Gorge was closed in late May 2021. The project involved removing an estimated 2 000 tonnes of rocks that had been identified as posing a high risk of rock fall.
In addition to the rock removal works, a range of additional works have been completed both at the site and further along the Tasman Highway, including cutting back vegetation, cleaning roadside drains, replacing guide posts, repairing gabion walls and safety fencing, inspecting other rock mesh and restraints, and removing rubbish. The road reopened on Thursday, 8 July 2021.
The road closure significantly impacted the communities and businesses of the South East Coast. We thank them for their support and understanding during the road closure.