The NSW Budget 2025-26 will include funds for the construction of a commuter ferry wharf at the new $836 million Sydney Fish Market, Minister for Transport, John Graham, has confirmed.
The wharf is part of a $70 million investment by the Government to improve transport options to what is set to become a major tourist magnet when the market opens later this year.
“The new Sydney Fish Market will become an integral part of the western harbour and bays precincts and a huge magnet for tourists,” said Minister Graham.
“This investment opens the new market up to perhaps the most scenic way to arrive at any fish market anywhere in the world – a trip on Sydney Harbour.
“We are investing $70 million in better transport options to the new Fish Market which includes bringing Wentworth Park light rail stop up to the highest level of accessibility and safety.”
Upon completion of the wharf, the new Fish Market will be served by a ferry service linking it to Barangaroo.
The nearby Wentworth Park light rail stop is also set to receive a major $40 million accessibility upgrade to facilitate a sharp rise in fish market visitors from 4.5 million to a forecast six million in the new market’s first year.
The Government said the community will be consulted on plans to improve safety and accessibility, with features likely to include new lifts, ramps, platform upgrades, improved lighting, signage, landscaping and CCTV.
