Balmain West ferry wharf (also known as Elliott Street ferry wharf) is located on Iron Cove serving the Sydney suburb of Balmain.
Balmain West | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
History edit
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 The service was withdrawn due to low patronage.[2][3][4][5]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 edit
- ^ 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