Took a look at the works at Dendy St last Wednesday and found that they have been completed. I'm impressed by the functionality of the works.

The sandbags in the lower picture will make it easier for the old guys with crook knees to come up from the beach carrying their gear and the new lawn area will allow lots of gear to be rigged/derigged easily.
UNFORTUNATELY.............
In order to pay for this improvement, parking fees at all of the Bayside Council beaches have risen to $6/hr or $18/day.
Now, if only the sailing/non-sailing pole can be moved toward Melbourne a bit .................................