I do not have a subscription to the Illawara Mercury, but the headline at least indicates that the Sublime Point Track may prove too costly for NPWS to reopen.
I was of the opinion that the last time it was closed (and the same threats were made), it was deemed 'essential' for the track to be open and access to the nearby campsite as part of the route for the longer Coastal Track, and hence the new(ish) ladders were installed (15 years ago?).
https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/sto ... -last-time