Another witness of the cliff collapse, who asked not to be identified, said he felt the ground shake and heard a loud crash, which he thought was from a nearby construction site.<\/p>\n
The council said it\u2019s investigating whether heavy rainfall contributed to the collapse.<\/p>\n
\u201cAssessments are ongoing, but it appears sustained heavy rainfall may have contributed to the section of the cliff slipping, beneath which a stormwater drain \u2013 or culvert \u2013 ran,\u201d the council said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe culvert and a safety rail were badly damaged during the slip. A geotechnical assessment will be conducted to ensure the stability of the cliff area and to determine whether the exclusion zone needs to be extended.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another local, Ben Robinson, said he had recently walked over the stormwater pipe.<\/p>\n
\u201cTwo days ago, I was walking down the stairs that are now smashed. It\u2019s crazy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI go twice a week, and it\u2019s a small part of my walk … On a hot summer\u2019s day, people would be sitting there, it could\u2019ve happened in summer.\u201d<\/p>\n
The beach is closed due to dangerous surf conditions.<\/p>\n
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