In July we reported the long awaited cliff staircase at Bombo Headland was eight weeks away from completion, weather permitting [Bombo staircase nears completion], but it is now expected to be open in December.

A site visit by The Bugle, prompted by concerned residents, shows the project doesn’t appear to be much progressed from then, with the concrete stairs now visible but the scaffolding still in place.

Council says the Bombo Eco Walk project, funded by $500,000 from the State Government four years ago, has been delayed due to a hold-up in delivery/supply of the handrail for the staircase.

“Once the handrail is in place, our contractors also need to complete work on the linking paths and do landscaping,” says a spokesperson.

The concrete stairs have a series of viewing platforms

“Our revised timetable for this project’s completion is Christmas 2022.”

The staircase is expected to be a significant attraction on the Kiama Coast Walk, given the spectacular Bombo Headland scenery and geological interest, which already attracts visitors.

The stairs lead down to a large flat area, bordered by basalt columns on the water's edge