Balmain West ferry wharf
Balmain West | |
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General information | |
Location | Elliott Street, Balmain New South Wales Australia |
Coordinates | 33°51′18.14″S 151°10′7.12″E / 33.8550389°S 151.1686444°E |
Owned by | Transport for NSW |
Platforms | 1 wharf (1 berth) |
Construction | |
Accessible | Yes |
History | |
Previous names | Elliot Street, Balmain (–2002) |
Balmain West ferry wharf (also known as Elliott Street ferry wharf) is located on Iron Cove serving the Sydney suburb of Balmain.
History
Until October 2013, It was served by Sydney Ferries Parramatta River services operating between Circular Quay and Cockatoo Island.[1] The single wharf was served by First Fleet class ferries. The service was withdrawn due to low patronage.[2][3][4][5]
References
- ^ Map Sydney Ferries
- ^ NSW Government unveils plans for the future of Sydney ferries Australian Broadcasting Corporation 22 May 2013
- ^ Ferries ahoy as minister pushes the boat out Sydney Morning Herald 22 May 2013
- ^ Anger over ferry wharf closure Inner West Courier 8 August 2013
- ^ New ferry timetable Transport for NSW October 2013