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Name: North Curl Curl Rock Pool
(Dee Why Head Rock Pool)
| A 32-metre by 20-metre rectangular, tidally flushed pool with
two rock outcrops forming islands within the pool. Sited on a
natural rock shelf with the rock itself forming one side of the pool.
Located at the end of a long scenic trek from the surf
club and carpark at North Curl Curl Beach. (Image taken at high tide
on 23 September 2001.) |
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Location: Huston Parade, North Curl Curl, NSW,
2099, Australia
(Latitude South 33d 46m 03s, Longitude East 151d 18m 07s)
Warringah >
Sydney - Northern Beaches |
 
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Early 1900s
A natural rock pool existed in the rock platform below the Dee Why Head area, where camping was permitted for some years.
1930s
Ratepayers and residents petitioned for the construction of a rock pool at the
northern end of the beach. Under the Unemployment Relief Scheme, the North Curl
Curl rock pool was constructed by deepening the natural pool at a cost of 400
pounds. A containing wall
built by unemployed labour created a pool 90 feet by 165 feet. Swimming
competitions were held soon after the pool's completion.
1947
The pool was destroyed in a storm.
1957
Construction of the present pool with a small wading area was completed.
1962
The Cool Cats winter swimming club formed.
1973
Pathways and stairs from the surf club to the rock pool were built.
1998
The pool had cracks in its walls, broken posts and safety chains. As part of a
plan to renovate it, Warringah
Council engaged a heritage expert to assess the pool's historic worth. The Council
then undertook repairs and reconstruction
and contractors fitted new handrails.
1999
Large surf washed a pregnant woman out of the rock pool and threw her onto the surrounding
rocks. She fractured several ribs and swallowed seawater
before being winched to safety by a rescue helicopter.
2003
The walk from North Curl Curl via the pool to Dee Why was considered both fascinating
and challenging.
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Warringah Shire was formed in 1906.
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Developed to provide safe swimming area for the community. Provides historical
evidence of the importance of beach culture for the early residents of the area.
Created in the Depression era, destroyed and reconstructed. Has its own island
in the middle of the pool. Assessed significance: Local.
Current heritage status: Listed with local heritage status in the Warringah
Local Environmental Plan of 2000.
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Next pool south = Curl Curl Rock Pool : :
Next pool north = Dee Why Rock Pool >
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