Council has secured almost $1 million in funding to go towards upgrades at Mackerel Beach Wharf with works expected to commence mid-year. 

The works are part of the of the Australian Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program which supports capital works projects that enhance liveability, strengthen social cohesion and support local amenity in communities across Australia's cities and suburbs. 

Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins said the wharf upgrade aims to meet current engineering standards and improve accessibility for users and the local community. 

“We have met with local residents and the ferry operators throughout development of the concept design and have also asked the wider community for any additional feedback.

“We are grateful to the Australian Government for the funding which has co-funded the design aspect of the wharf to provide improved disability access as well as minimising the long-term maintenance requirements.” Mayor Heins said. 

Key features of the proposed upgrade include:

• extending the wharf by approximately 35m to approximately 105m total length to provide access at all tidal times for all users that complies with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1992
• providing a dedicated bin storage area.

For more information about this project and updates visit our Your Say page.