Why we're completing the upgrade?

The Bayview Wharf upgrade is needed after part of the structure was damaged last year. This project also gives us a valuable opportunity to restore the tidal pool, which collapsed in 2007 and has remained unusable since. Rebuilding both will improve safety, access, and enjoyment for everyone in the community.

We want to hear from you

Take a look at the 'Proposal details' tab and explore the draft concept plan to learn more about the project. Once you're ready, share your thoughts by completing the feedback survey below.

We’ve also prepared a draft Review of Environmental Factors (REF), which explains how we’ll manage environmental impacts during the upgrade. This will be finalised after we review community feedback on the concept plan. You can read more about the environmental assessment in the 'Proposal details' tab.

Please complete the feedback survey or you can email and write to us. Please include 'Bayview - Wharf upgrade' in the subject line of all email or written feedback. Your feedback will help shape the final design. Let us know if we’ve got it right!

Comments close Thursday 23 October 2025, 11.59pm

View the photos above of Taylors & Paradise Wharf upgrades, as well as Manly Cove tidal pool - pictures are indicative of what the finished works would look like.

We are proposing a complete renewal and upgrade of Bayview Wharf following its partial structural failure last year. This presents an opportunity to re-build the tidal pool as well, which collapsed in 2007.

The project aims to upgrade the wharf through the provision of improved access and usability in the form of a ramp/gangway and a pontoon to improve tidal access and accessibility for ambulant and disabled persons.

The works will include:

• a full renewal and upgrade of the fixed L-shaped wharf section that was partially demolished, using a combination of modern materials and timber that balances durability and historical aspects. We’ll draw on our experience from successful upgrades at Forty Baskets Beach, Paradise Beach, and Taylors Point Wharf — all of which received positive community feedback, to deliver this project.
• installing a new floating pontoon at the northern end of the wharf, beyond the groyne, to enhance access and enjoyment of the reserve. This will provide disabled/ambulant access, a dedicated space for tie ups, a kayak entry/exit point and improved fishing.

Following these upgrades, we’re also proposing additional improvements to Bayview Baths, which may be carried out at the same time—depending on scheduling. These works will include:

• replacing the existing perimeter fencing in the same location with a perimeter net strung from steel wire similar to West Esplanade (Manly Cove) and Taylors Point Baths. The net at the wharf will be hung similar to that of Paradise Beach Baths.

Details of the construction materials, methods and benefits can be found in our 'FAQs' tab.

Additional works related to this project include essential maintenance to the wharf groyne. The groyne consists of the concrete steps on the eastern side and a sandstone block revetment on the western side of the wharf. The groyne has experienced significant deterioration due to erosion and subsidence, prompting us to close part of the area for safety reasons. The groyne works form the first stage of the upgrade and will be constructed prior to the wharf upgrade. The groyne replacement is a like for like replacement to retain the aesthetic and minimise impacts to marina operations.

Check out the 'FAQs' tab also to find out more about the groyne maintenance element of the project, including the repair plan. Note - we are not inviting community comments on the groyne work.

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