The historic Berrys Bay on Sydney’s lower north shore is set for a major makeover, with the NSW Government announcing a new public park for the site once earmarked for the Western Harbour Tunnel. The project will transform the area’s former shipyard into a harbourside green space, complete with landscaped gardens and a community pavilion, adding new life to the Waverton waterfront. This stretch of prime harbourside land will open to the public for the first time in over a century, with the transformation of the well-loved Woodley’s Shed into a new community pavilion a key feature of the project. Here’s everything you need to know.
Berrys Bay Foreshore Parkland
For over a century, Berrys Bay was a working waterfront where ships, yachts, and launches were built and repaired. Activity on the waterfront slowed in the 1990s, and more recently, the site was locked in for Western Harbour Tunnel construction, delaying any plans to open to the public. Thanks to a shift in construction methods, including the deployment of the two largest tunnel boring machines in the Southern Hemisphere, the site is no longer needed for the project. The waterfront will now be transformed into a public space for the local community.
The new park will feature accessible waterfront paths, family facilities with barbecues and play areas, and a stunning community pavilion. The 1.56-hectare waterfront park will showcase native plantings and public art, framed by panoramic views of Sydney Harbour. The Woodleys site will transform into a landmark community space, with the shed’s distinctive sign and other features woven into the new design.
The NSW Government, along with construction partners ACCIONA and North Sydney Council, is working to create a space that reflects and respects the area’s strong maritime traditions and deep Aboriginal heritage.
While an opening date is yet to be confirmed, site establishment began in June. Follow updates on NSW Government.