Pools making way
The Shire's post-war and 1980s family homes are being extended, rebuilt and joined by granny flats — and the old pool is frequently in the way.
What Shire removals involve
Granny flats and studios. Full removal and compacted backfill so the new structure can be engineered.
Knock-down-rebuilds. Pool removal as part of site preparation.
Sandy soils near the beaches — easy digging, careful compaction.
Sloping waterfront blocks — access, stairs and retaining walls.
Fibreglass pools in the Menai and Illawong estates.
Method
See full removal versus pool fill-in, and fibreglass pool removal.
Council
Sutherland Shire Council. Waterfront and bushland properties can carry additional considerations. See approvals.
Suburbs covered
Caringbah, Miranda, Gymea, Kirrawee, Sutherland, Jannali, Como, Oyster Bay, Sylvania, Menai, Illawong, Engadine, Cronulla, Woolooware, Burraneer and Yowie Bay.
Costs
See the 2026 cost bands.
Call 02 6422 4202 or send your pool details through.
Other parts of Sydney
Questions people ask before they commit
Can I remove my pool to build a granny flat?
Often, yes. Full removal with engineered backfill is the usual approach when a granny flat or studio is planned over the pool area, subject to the granny flat approval and your engineer's requirements for footings.
Are sandy soils a problem?
Sandy soils in suburbs near Cronulla, Kurnell and Woolooware drain well and are easy to excavate, but backfill needs careful compaction and groundwater can sit higher in some low-lying areas.
What about sloping waterfront blocks?
Pools on sloping blocks in Como, Oyster Bay, Yowie Bay and Burraneer often involve retaining walls, stairs and limited access. They are priced from the site after inspection.
Do you remove fibreglass pools in Menai and Illawong?
Yes. The 1980s and 90s estates around Menai, Illawong and Alfords Point include many fibreglass pools, usually removed in full.