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Major milestone reached for the transformation of Berrys Bay

Published on 03 March 2026

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In a major milestone for the revitalisation of Berrys Bay, the final design has been released for the reimagined Woodley’s Shed, just as the tunnelling excavation for the Western Harbour Tunnel approaches its final destination under Waverton.

Member for North Shore Felicity Wilson said the new vision for Woodley’s Shed as a community pavilion which will incorporate some heritage aspects from the former shed will ensure a vibrant, accessible, and community-focused space as part of the broader Berrys Bay project, preserving the site’s maritime heritage while opening it up for public use.

Ms Wilson said that the updated design for the parklands has taken on community feedback, including the addition of publicly accessible amenities block, while the progress on tunnelling works for the Western Harbour Tunnel marked a significant step forward in returning the iconic harbourside site back to the local community – delivering on her promise to residents.

“This was a clear commitment of the former NSW Liberal Government – funded, planned, and backed in – because we understood how important it was to restore this unique foreshore space to our local community.”

The key features of the new design will include a modern glass-walled indoor community space overlooking the Sydney harbour foreshore for up to 100 people, accessible public bathrooms, a separate kitchen and services office to support community usea.

“Woodley’s Shed is part of the working harbour history that locals value deeply. Saving it and repurposing it was always about striking the right balance between heritage, community use and public access,” Ms Wilson said.

Ms Wilson also said that significant progress had been made on the tunnelling work for the Western Harbour Tunnel Project with road headers nearing completion of the initial excavation phase in our area, with tunnel boring machines scheduled to commence from across the harbour in May to finish the remainder of the tunnelling.

“The Western Harbour Tunnel will improve connectivity across Sydney and more importantly has given us the opportunity to completely transform the previously dilapidated former industrial site in Berrys Bay to give back to the local community,” Ms Wilson said.

A variety of changes have also been made to the Berrys Bay Place, Design and Landscape Plan (PDLP) following community feedback last year including:

• The bund wall opening will be widened to improve sight lines and visibility
• The playground equipment and layout have been intentionally chosen to better suit the available space and allow for additional tree planting to increase shade coverage.
• The playground will include features that cater to children of all ages, ensuring a more inclusive and versatile play environment.
• The slipway will also be refurbished and upgraded, maintaining a tangible link to Berrys Bay’s working waterfront history.