Alerts and disruptions

• Roadworks (from 2 Dec): We are repairing a section of Chowder Bay Road impacted by rainwater runoff and taking steps to prevent future damage. A shallow, open channel known as a swale will be installed along the eastern side of Chowder Bay Road between the Middle Head roundabout and the speed bump south of the Middle Head carpark. The swale will divert run off into a drainage pit on NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service’s land. Traffic controllers will manage vehicles and pedestrians during the works. The works are scheduled to commence on Monday 2 December (weather permitting) and we anticipate they will conclude by February 2025.
• Wharf update (26 Nov): Following extensive repairs, Chowder Bay Wharf remains closed to the public while final documentation is completed by the licensing authority. The wharf is due to re-open for late 2024 early 2025, but we are unable to advise a specific date at this stage.

  We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience this closure continues to cause. The community will be advised of any updates regarding the wharf’s reopening as soon as these become known. Learn more here.

• Balmoral Triathlon road closure (various dates): The Balmoral Triathlon 24/25 race series event will be held in the Headland Park area on the following dates:

  • 1 December 2024 
  • 16 February 2025 
  • 2 March 2025 

Please be mindful of competitors running and cycling between 6:30am and 8:30am.

To ensure safety, a road closure will be in effect on these dates from 6am to 8am along Chowder Bay Road, between the roundabouts at HMAS Penguin and Chowder Bay. Vehicular access to this area will be restricted by North Shore Police. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

• Temporary site fencing around Building 137 and 143: Due to remedial works taking place in the Industrial Precinct, temporary site fencing has been erected around Building 137 and Building 143. Access to these buildings will be limited during this time. It is anticipated the works will be completed by July 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience.

• Replacement of timber structure near Camber Wharf: The Harbour Trust is replacing a deteriorated timber wharf, known as the Patrol Boat Wharf, on the southern side of Cockatoo Island (map). The works will enable us to access and repair a historic crane. Once the works conclude, public access to the Patrol Boat Wharf will be possible. New piles for the wharf have been installed as part of this project. Works are now focused on constructing the new deck, which will involve sawing, drilling and hammering timber. It is anticipated the works will conclude by the end of November 2024. The crane repairs will commence in 2025. To minimise impacts to the community, hours of work are limited to:

  • Mondays to Fridays: 7am to 5pm
  • Saturdays: 8am to 1pm
  • Sundays and public holidays: No works

  We apologise for any temporary inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to restore Cockatoo Island’s heritage. Please note that public ferry access to/from the island will not be affected by the works.

  If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Harbour Trust at:

  • Email: planning@harbourtrust.gov.au
  • Phone: (02) 8969 2100 (please leave a message and we will get back to you promptly)

  
  Read more about this project, here.

• Greenwich Point wharf upgrade: Transport for NSW is upgrading the Greenwich Point Ferry Wharf to improve accessibility. The project began in April and is expected to take eight months to complete. The wharf will be closed for the duration of the works and ferries will not stop there. Night works are scheduled between 10pm and 5am on up to 6 nights between 4 and 22 August. However, the specific dates for these night works have not been announced. Further, the work may be noisy. Campers should come prepared for potential disruptions during this period.

Visit the Transport for NSW website to learn more or visit transportnsw.info to plan your trip.

• Tour bookings: Please be aware that weekends and public holidays may lead to increased capacity on public transport and some services being full. We advise you to plan your trip accordingly and allocate ample travel time if you have a tour booked. Further, if you are considering booking accommodation with us and wanted to embark on a guided tour during your stay, please check tour availability first. We cannot always guarantee tours will run during your stay and on dates that have not been advertised. As tours can sell out, we recommend booking tickets at the same time as accommodation. Please note that tours will not be running on the following dates: Christmas Eve (24 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec), Boxing Day (26 Dec), New Year's Eve (31 Dec) and New Year's Day (1 Jan). 
  
  
• Temporary site fencing around Building 09 and 20: Temporary site fencing has been erected at Building 09 (plateau) and Building 20 (plateau) on the north and south ends. It is anticipated the conservation buildings will be completed by September 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience.

• Balmoral Triathlon (various dates): The Balmoral Triathlon 24/25 race series event will be held in the Headland Park area on the following dates:
  
  
  • 1 December 2024 (Triathlon)
  • 16 February 2025 (Triathlon)
  • 2 March 2025 (Triathlon)

Please be mindful of competitors running and cycling between 6:30am and 8:30am. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

There are currently no alerts or disruptions for Macquarie Lightstation. Continue to check this page and or social media channels for updates.

There are currently no alerts or disruptions for Marine Biological Station. Continue to check this page and or social media channels for updates.

• Footpath works (9 to 11 Dec): We are installing a section of footpath along Middle Head Road to link the existing footpath (that ends next to the pedestrian crossing) to the side entrance to HMAS Penguin. These works are scheduled between Monday 9 December and Wednesday 11 December between the hours of 7am and 3pm (weather permitting). Traffic controllers will manage vehicles and pedestrians during the works.
• Balmoral Triathlon (various dates): The Balmoral Triathlon 24/25 race series event will be held in the Headland Park area on the following dates:
  
  
  • 1 December 2024 (Triathlon)
  • 16 February 2025 (Triathlon)
  • 2 March 2025 (Triathlon)
    
    

Please be mindful of competitors running and cycling between 6:30am and 8:30am. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

• Warringah Triathlon (various dates): The Warringah Triathlon Club will host their 24/25 race series event in the North Head Sanctuary and North Fort area on the following dates:
  
  
  • 15 December 2024 (Triathlon)
  • 19 January 2025 (Triathlon)
  • 9 February 2025 (Triathlon)
  • 9 March 2025 (Triathlon)
  • 23 March 2025 (Triathlon)
  • 13 April 2025 (Triathlon)
    
    

While there will be no road closures during the events, please be mindful of competitors running and cycling between 6am and 8:30am. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

• Fox baiting: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is carrying out an ongoing baiting program at North Head Sanctuary to control foxes for the protection of native fauna including threatened species such as Long-nosed Bandicoots and Little Penguins. The program uses manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate). Warning signs are located at the entries to sites being baited. Visitors are advised not to touch the baits or ejectors. Further, pets may be affected (1080 is lethal to dogs and cats) and are not permitted at North Head Sanctuary. Working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. Penalties apply for non-compliance. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. For further information, please call the Harbour Trust on (02) 8969 2128.

• Warringah Freeway upgrade: As part of the Warringah Freeway Upgrade project, Alfred Street off ramp and southbound access on Alfred Street North from Kurraba Road to Mount Street will be temporarily closed to all traffic until mid-2025. As a result, there may be an increase in local traffic near Sub Base Platypus during this time. Please allow extra travel time, plan ahead and consider using public transport. For more information, please visit the Warringah Freeway Upgrade project page.

There are currently no alerts or disruptions to accessing Woolwich Dock and Parklands. Continue to check this page and or social media channels for updates.