Woolwich Wharf Interchange Upgrade

⁠⁠⁠The Works to be carried out by the Contractor involve the upgrade of the existing wharf interchange at Woolwich as part of the Ferry Wharf Upgrade Program and includes both waterside and landside upgrade works.

The Works may also include Provisional Sum work for a minor upgrade of the Clarke Road ferry wharf to use as a temporary ferry stop while Woolwich is closed for construction.

The waterside features of the work include:

• Removal of the existing gangway, pontoon and associated wharf structures, including existing piles and gangway
• Installation of a new three-metre wide by 18-metre long gangway
• Installation of a nine-metre wide by 18-metre long floating covered and glazed pontoon, held in position by four new piles
• Installation of a new shore bridge to connect landside and waterside elements supported by three piles
• Installation of two new protection piles west of the gangway
• Installation of two pivot piles to assist with berthing.

The landside features of the work include:

• Upgrade the existing heritage waiting shed to improve disability access
• Upgrade of existing toilet amenities to unisex including one accessibility compliant unisex amenity
• Raise the footpath levels and re-grading of the cul-de-sac from the bus stop and parking to the wharf to achieve compliance with disability access requirements
• The raising of the footpath would be supported by the raising and structural support of the seawall and placement of rock apron on the seabed in front of the seawall
• Upgrade of three accessible car parking spaces and footpath to wharf and two kiss and ride spaces
• Installation of five bicycle parking hoops
• Install disability compliant balustrades/fencing along the seawall from the accessible parking to the wharf.