News Of The Area highlighted the vandalism six weeks ago but instead of being replaced or repaired, more panels and gates have been destroyed or stolen.

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Beach to Beach Pathway President Penny Small calls it “atrocious vandalism that jeopardises people’s safety”.

“[It is] so disgraceful to see such selfish, dangerous behaviour in our beautiful area,” she said.

The fencing was erected to prevent pathway users injuring themselves in the gaps that appeared as the rocks subsided.

As the breakwall is a popular fishing spot, three gates were later added to give anglers access.

Regular user Bruce de Graaf said these are all gone.

“This began with a couple of panels being muscled out and thrown into the water, [now] all of the gates have been stolen,” he said.

Mr de Graaf shared a video with News Of The Area, which shows there is barely an undamaged section left.

The video was also sent to Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams.

Her office forwarded it to the Maritime Infrastructure Delivery Office (MIDO), which is part of Transport for NSW (TfNSW) – the department responsible for the breakwall.

As they did when the vandalism was first reported, TfNSW responded that “they will look into it again”.

If anyone sees or knows anything about the ongoing damage, they should contact Mid North Coast Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

By Sue STEPHENSON