community - 2026-10-15

Wakehurst Parkway reopens after heavy rain floods Northern Beaches roads

Source: manlyobserver.com.au

Wakehurst Parkway reopened on Wednesday morning after heavy rain on Tuesday, 13 October closed the route between Narrabeen and Oxford Falls. The reopening restored the road connection after a night of flooding and damage across parts of the Northern Beaches, with SES volunteers responding to calls about water entering homes and blocked drains.

Wakehurst Parkway reopened on Wednesday morning after heavy rain on Tuesday, 13 October closed the route between Narrabeen and Oxford Falls. The reopening restored the road connection after a night of flooding and damage across parts of the Northern Beaches, with SES volunteers responding to calls about water entering homes and blocked drains. Flooding was not confined to the Parkway. On Pittwater Road, flash flooding affected the stretch from opposite Nolan's Reserve through to Balgowlah Road at Francis St, as well as a section at Dee Why. These were identified as recurring trouble spots during heavy rain, putting several local road connections under pressure during the downpour. On Balgowlah Road, Manly SES volunteers closed the section between Harris Farm and Manly's ABC pool. Although the Parkway was confirmed open on Wednesday morning, reopening times for the other affected sections were not specified. The Parkway's reopening should therefore not be taken as confirmation that every flooded road had also reopened. Wendy Camelotti from Manly SES said the heaviest rain fell between 8.30pm and 10.30pm. Volunteers spent the night attending roof jobs, responding to reports of...