Balmain West ferry wharf is located on Iron Cove serving the Sydney suburb of Balmain.
History The wharf was named Elliott Street until renamed Balmain West in 1996.Sydney Ferries Transit Australia February 1997 page 40
Until October 2013, It was served by Sydney Ferries Parramatta River services operating between Circular Quay and Cockatoo Island.Map Sydney Ferries The service was withdrawn due to low patronage.NSW Government unveils plans for the future of Sydney ferries ABC News 22 May 2013Ferries ahoy as minister pushes the boat out Sydney Morning Herald 22 May 2013Anger over ferry wharf closure Inner West Courier 8 August 2013New ferry timetable Transport for NSW October 2013
In November 2024 the Government of New South Wales announced Balmain West would reopen in the second half of 2025.Major upgrades to Elliott Street and Pirrama Park wharfs to connect more of Sydney to the ferries network Transport for NSW 30 November 2024This Sydney ferry wharf was shut down 11 years ago. Soon locals will get it back WAtoday 29 November 2024 The wharf reopened on 18 August 2025 with three peak hour Parramatta River services to Circular Quay in the morning and three to Chiswick in the afternoon.Ferry wharf to finally reopen in Sydney's Inner West after 12 years Nine News 22 July 2025A ferry welcome return as ferry services depart Balmain West Wharf again Transport for NSW 23 July 2025
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Balmain West Wharf Transport for NSW