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We are proposing to replace the existing timber wharf (which is currently closed) at Leichhardt Park with a new and accessible pontoon that caters to a wider range of users.

We want to hear your thoughts on the proposed design.


Contact us


Have questions or want to know more about this project, contact:

Contact Information
Name Aaron Callaghan
Phone 02 9392 5634
Email parksplanning@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

Project stages


  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Community consultation open

    Let us know your thoughts on the proposed design.

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Reviewing feedback, reporting and changes to the design

    We are reviewing all feedback and will report back on what we heard. Where possible, feedback will be incorporated into the final design.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Decision by elected Council

    Council will decide whether to endorse the final design.

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Construction

    The new pontoon is under construction.

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    New pontoon opened!

    Come and enjoy the new pontoon.


Next steps


We will review all feedback received during the consultation and prepare a summary of what we heard. Where possible, feedback received will help inform the design. Council will then consider the proposed design at a future meeting and decide whether to endorse it.

Letter to residents


What is being proposed?

Map



Details of the proposal


  • Removal of existing timber wharf (currently closed for safety reasons)
  • Add a new and larger pontoon to accommodate a wider range of boats and watercraft
  • Inclusion of a lower-level landing for kayaks and smaller watercraft
  • Add a new and accessible ramp
  • Relocation of the existing pontoon to a location in Iron Cove or the Parramatta River.

Have your say


You can provide feedback by:

  • Completing the online survey below
  • Attending an in-person pop up on Maliyawul Street, Leichhardt (near the existing wharf) on Saturday 8 August 2026 11am-12.30pm
  • Emailing to parksplanning@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
  • Posting to Inner West Council, Po Box 14, Petersham NSW 2029 (Attention: Aaron Callagahn)
  • Calling us on 02 9392 5634.

Other ways to provide feedback

  • Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9392 5634.
    • Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
    • Voice relay call 1300 555 727
    • TTY call 133 677
    • SMS relay call 0423 677 767

Last day to provide feedback is Monday 17 August 2026.


To complete the survey please join to create an account, or login to an existing account. The Your Say Inner West account is separate from other Council accounts.


We acknowledge that this land area traditionally belonged to the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora nation.

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9392 5000

council@innerwest.nsw.gov.au