Kamay Ferry Wharves
This project is about the reinstatement of ferry wharves at La Perouse and Kurnell.
Between 1890 and 1974 a ferry service operated in Botany Bay. The service ceased and the wharves were decommissioned following severe damage as a result of a storm.
La Perouse and the Kurnell Peninsula are located at the northern and southern sides of the ocean entrance to Botany Bay, approximately 14 km south of the centre of Sydney. These sites contain a rich array of historical, cultural and environmental value for all Australians, with Aboriginal cultural sites dating back thousands of years. Kurnell is the site of first contact between Aboriginal peoples and the crew of the Endeavour in 1770.
In 2016, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) completed a feasibility study into the viability of reinstating the wharves. The study concluded that reinstating the wharves would provide numerous indirect social, economic, cultural and tourism benefits for La Perouse, Kurnell and the wider Sydney area.
TfNSW has established a project team to undertake the planning, design, environmental impact assessment, procurement and delivery of the La Perouse and Kurnell wharves and associated infrastructure.
Memories of the wharves and ferry service (1890 - 1974)
Do you have a story about the wharves or the ferry service?
Perhaps you remember or you remember someone telling you about their experiences? We want these stories to help us understand what you might value about the proposed reinstated wharves, and how these stories could be reflected in the way the wharves look and feel.
You can contact us by emailing kamayferrywharves@transport.nsw.gov.au or call us on 1800 228 554.
You can also share and add your stories and photos here.
