AN upgrade to improve safety, navigation and access at Crowdy Head Harbour will begin next week, with work expected to take around 12 months to complete.
The project includes the removal of the existing concrete Jetty 1 structure and replacement with a new floating pontoon, and the construction of 18 new vessel berths, each with individual water and electricity supply.
A short-term berth for overnight or distressed vessels requiring refuge will also be delivered.
The decommissioned Jetty 2 will be removed, and the harbour will be dredged to improve navigation and clearance depths.
NSW Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings said construction will begin onsite from 8 September 2025, weather permitting.
Work hours will be 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm Saturday, with no work on Sundays or public holidays.
“Safety and accessibility are at the heart of this project,” Mr Hutchings said.
“The new pontoon will give users modern facilities and more reliable access to the harbour, while dredging will ensure safer navigation for vessels of different sizes.
“During works, some areas of the harbour will not be accessible for safety reasons.
“We understand there will be some disruption, but our priority is to carry out this project safely while keeping impacts to a minimum.”
To stay up to date with the project, visit www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/crowdy-head-boat-harbour-upgrade.
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