Work on the Bayview Wharf groyne commenced on 27 January 2026. The groyne has experienced significant deterioration due to erosion and subsidence, prompting us to close part of the area for safety reasons.

The groyne consists of concrete steps on the eastern side and a sandstone block revetment on the western side.

The current works are outlined here in the repair plan and will include (but are not limited to):

• removal of the failed balustrade
• removal of the existing stones
• repairs to the concrete steps
• backfilling of the washout holes
• installation of new rock protection
• installation of a new balustrade
• demolition and reconstruction of the footpath on top of the groyne.

The works are funded by the NSW Government through the Boating Infrastructure for Communities grant in association with Northern Beaches Council using the Special Variation to rates. The NSW Government is funding the wharf/pontoon/boating component of the works and Council is funding the groyne works.

This type of wharf upgrade balances material durability while sensitive to the heritage aesthetic of the area. It provides improved disability and ambulant access to the wharf, as well as minimising the long-term maintenance requirements.

We have successfully upgraded a number of wharves and tidal pools since amalgamation. Upgrades such as Forty Baskets Beach, Paradise Beach and Taylors Point Tidal pool informed the preferred proposal at Bayview Wharf as these projects received significant positive feedback from the community.

The following materials and methods will be used in construction:

• steel piles sleeved with HDPE to provide strength and durability against worm attack
• timber elements ie decking and handrails above the piles to maintain a heritage aesthetic
• increases to wharf height to cater for sea level rise
• an increased wharf width of 2-2.5m to cater for multiple users on the wharf and improve access
• a new 14:1 gangway grade 80% of tidal times to provide for disabled and ambulant access
• a new tie up pontoon to provide a dedicated space 6-10 dingy tie ups (depending on final design)
• a kayak entry/exit point
• a pontoon ladder
• the layout will not interfere with Marina operations
• the tidal pool will be deeper and wider to allow 25 metre lap swimming at the rear and all tide access to the pool
• there will be upgrades to the tidal pool using a streamlined net design approved by NSW DPI Fisheries
• the tidal pool sand will be re-spread to increase beach frontage for sunbathing and sand play
• there will be a ramp at tidal pool to allow ambulant entry to the beach area and maintenance equipment inside the pool
• concrete topping will be used on the top of the tidal pool bleachers.

Yes - we considered this during the design stage to ensure the impact on the number of dinghy tie-ups available, the preferred design will enable approximately 6-10 additional tie-ups. The final number of tie-ups will be determined in the final design and tender stage.

We will be monitoring moorings also which will continue to be managed by Transport for NSW.

A ramp/gangway will be provided on the eastern side of the wharf and this will be connected to the new pontoon for day-to-day access by visitors and occupants.

Yes - we have been working with the Marina to ensure the wharf does not impact their operations.

No, the current structure failed and had to be partly demolished last year. A full renewal and upgrade is the only option to bring the wharf back to an operation standard.

There is also the issue of meeting accessibility requirements.