The council commissioned the Church Point Commuter Wharf Feasibility Study, which outlines options that could help meet both community and offshore demands in the future, taking into account current overcrowding issues and increasing moorings demand, both of which test accessibility and safety issues.
The existing facility's extensions were among options considered and would involve the introduction of an additional curved arm as well as more structures at Bayview Baths, McCarrs Creek Reserve, Rowland Reserve, Church Point Reserve and, as the highest ranked option in the study, at Rostrevor Reserve.
The extension of the existing wharf took second place in the study's options.
Flyer printing campaigns have often helped to spread the word about opportunities for community members to provide feedback on local issues such as this that may affect them.
Mayor of Northern Beaches, Michael Regan, said that as a water-based interchange dealing with about 700 offshore residents together with onshore businesses, visitors and residents, the wharf is struggling to meet demand and the problem required a long-term solution. He added:
“This is step one in the process to address the issue and we’d love to hear from the community what they think of the options under consideration.”
Residents have until 26 September to submit their feedback.