Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf Redevelopment
Community feedback helped shape the design of a new state-of-the-art wharf which is now complete. The $5.6 million redevelopment of Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf was the largest wharf project undertaken by Council and will deliver substantial benefits for Woy Woy and the Central Coast community.
About the new wharf
Key features of the wharf include:
- floating pontoon to ensure community members and visitors can access ferry services and facilities in most tide and weather conditions
- wheelchair lifting facility on the pontoon
- covered pontoon gangway and passenger shelter
- dedicated fishing area located on the boardwalk at the corner of The Boulevarde and Brisbane Water Drive
- widened pathway with new footpath and boardwalk along part of The Boulevarde and Brisbane Water Drive
- boardwalk constructed with decking made from recycled plastic
- solar lighting along the pontoon and covered gangway and in the covered passenger shelter
- smart benches with mobile phone charging capability
- standard benches
- banner poles
- landscaping including established salt water tolerant trees.
The wharf design developed in consultation with the community will deliver significantly improved amenity for our community, particularly for commuters who regularly use ferry services, and will also boost tourism.
The floating pontoon lifts and rises with the varying tides to ensure access to ferry services and facilities in most conditions.
Accessibility for community members who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices was a priority during the design process, with one of the added key features of the wharf being a wheelchair lifting facility located on the pontoon for recreational boat users.
The new Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf was proudly funded by the NSW Government through $3.99m from the Regional Communities Development Fund and with $1.6m from Council.
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Frequently asked questions
Why was the new Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf constructed?
Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf is an important commuter, commercial and leisure facility for the Central Coast. Council constructed the new wharf at Woy Woy Town Centre to provide a significantly improved community facility that is accessible during most tide and weather conditions.
The replacement wharf is situated at the same location as the previous wharf and includes a floating pontoon to provide improved access to services, including for passengers who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
What was the construction start date for the project and when did it open to the public?
Temporary modifications to the existing commercial wharf started in April 2020 and the main construction package in August 2020. The project opened to the public in October 2021.
What is the cost of the project and how is it being funded?
The total cost of the project was $5.32million.
This project was proudly funded by the NSW Government with $3.99million from the Regional Communities Development Fund (NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet).
Council funded $1.33million of the project.
What are the features of the new wharf?
The new wharf includes the following features:
- floating pontoon to ensure community members and visitors can access ferry services and facilities in most weather and tide conditions
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infrastructure to accommodate wheelchairlifting facility on the pontoon
- covered gangway and passenger shelter
- walkway surface constructed with decking made from recycled plastic
- solar lighting located: along the pontoon; along the covered gangway; and in the covered passenger shelter
- dedicated fishing wharf
- banner poles
- smart benches with mobile phone charging capability
- standard benches
- landscaping consisting of: established salt water tolerant trees; sandstone blocks between the eastern side of the Commercial Wharf and the Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf; and grassed areas adjacent to the new seawall.
Was the shelter built as part of the works?
The project includes a covered passenger shelter and covered gangway. The shelter consists of two glass decorative panels on the side and rear. This feature is not only aesthetically pleasing but also allows further opportunities to enjoy the view, provide increased light and improve security.
Is there lighting at the new wharf?
The new wharf features substantial solar lighting to make it useable at night and to increase safety.
Solar lighting has been used throughout the wharf and includes:
- light poles along the pontoon
- two solar lighting units inside the passenger shelter
- two solar lighting units inside the covered gangway.
Existing street lighting has either been maintained or improved for areas along the carriageway, walkway and the existing pedestrian crossing.
Is the new wharf accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids?
The wharf has been designed to be accessible for people who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids. Accessibility features include:
- gangway positioned on the pontoon with a safe turning element to assist community members who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
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infrastructure to accommodate wheelchair lifting facility located on the pontoon.
Does the new wharf accommodate and provide facilities to allow for recreational fishing?
The new wharf has a dedicated fishing wharf located near the intersection of Brisbane Water Drive and The Boulevarde.
The dedicated fishing wharf has been integrated with a widened walkway along the section of The Boulevarde directly in front of the new wharf and along a section of Brisbane Water Drive.
Is the new wharf open for all vessels, recreational and commercial?
The new wharf is open to all vessels but passenger ferry services have priority.
Commercial operators will continue to use the existing commercial wharf.
Has the new wharf been built above the level of Brisbane Water during a King Tide?
The new wharf has been designed to be used during most tide and weather conditions, including a Brisbane Water King Tide.
The floating pontoon will lift and fall with the tide to ensure wharf access during most tide levels.
When will the existing wharf be decommissioned?
The existing wharf was decommissioned in late March 2020.
Is the nearby Commercial Wharf going to be closed as part of these works?
The nearby Commercial Wharf will not be impacted by construction of the new Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf.
During construction of the new Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf, the Commercial Wharf was used by ferry services and commercial operators.