UPDATE 2pm, 15/01/2025

South Curl Curl beach is now open. Dee Why Beach remains closed as Council teams continue to clean the beach. All other beaches are open.  

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Northern Beaches Council this morning has reopened all beaches apart from South Curl Curl and Dee Why following the clean-up of marble-sized ball-shaped debris.  

Council was notified of the debris on Tuesday morning (14 January 2025) and found evidence of the balls, composed of unidentified substance, on nine beaches.

Council closed the affected beaches immediately. Clean up crews were organised to clean the beaches yesterday afternoon and early this morning.

Debris samples have been sent for testing.

South Curl Curl and Dee Why are still being assessed, and the clean-up is continuing at these locations.

Council encourages anyone who notices this kind of debris on any beaches in the Northern Beaches area to contact Northern Beaches Council on 1300 434 434.