Manly Wharf 3 Review

What’s this about?

Manly Cove is an iconic and locally significant place. People and vessels have been part of Manly accessing the Cove by sea for centuries and continue to do so.

Transport is planning two projects, as part of the $205 million NSW Government stimulus funding for maritime infrastructure and safety upgrades, to improve the accessibility to and along the Cove for all people including those with assisted and unassisted mobility needs. The projects involve an upgrade of Manly Wharf 3 and the enhancing the area of the former Manly Sea Life site.

The upgrade of Manly Wharf 3 will be delivered under the Ferry Wharf Upgrade Program (FWUP), which forms part of TAP. In October 2020 the Local Member for Manly announced $25 million in funding towards the planning and construction budget for the upgrade of Wharf 3.

Key features of the proposed upgrade include:

• a widened public promenade that allows easy access from the Manly Wharf 1 and 2 building to the proposed new wharf
• a covered customer waiting area with seating
• a hydraulically controlled vessel boarding platform to allow accessible boarding for all customers
• a gangway connecting the main waiting area to the hydraulic platform
• vessel navigation and safety piles

The new design will provide improved customer amenities, and improved accessibility for all customers using the wharf including those with assisted and unassisted mobility needs.

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