Meadowbank ferry wharf is located on the northern side of the Parramatta River serving the Sydney suburb of Meadowbank. It is served by Sydney Ferries Parramatta River services operating between Circular Quay and Parramatta.
History Prior to the construction of the Ryde Bridge in the 1930s, Ryde wharf, located to the east of Meadowbank wharf at the current Ryde Bridge site, was the passenger wharf servicing the area.
Silt in the river and sludge from factory and industrial waste upstream led to the suspension of Sydney Ferries Limited services to Parramatta in 1928, with Meadowbank becoming the westernmost point for ferry services.Parramatta ferry service celebrates 20 years Parramatta City Council 9 December 2013 Between 1969 and 1973, Stannard Brothers operated a service from Circular Quay to Meadowbank.By ferry to Parramatta Afloat May 2007
In December 1987, the Urban Transit Authority began operating services to Meadowbank with First Fleet class ferries.Meadowbank and Watsons Bay services introduced Transit Australia June 1987 page 118 In June 1993, the State Transit Authority extended the service services to Rydalmere and in December 1993 to Parramatta with RiverCat class ferries.Parramatta RiverCat Ferry Services New South Wales Legislative Assembly Hansard 25 February 1992RiverCat Replacement Services Fleetline issue 237 July 1995 page 129
In May 1989, Matilda Cruises introduced a peak hour service from Meadowbank to Darling Harbour.New Matilda Service Transit Austraia August 1989 page 191
In September 2015, an upgrade of the wharf commenced to make it comply with the Disability Discrimination Act.Meadowbank Wharf and interchange upgrade Roads & Maritime Services September 2015 It was completed in May 2016.Meadowbank Wharf reopens after major upgrade Transport for NSW 27 May 2016
Services
Connections Busways operates one bus route to and from Meadowbank wharf: 518: to Macquarie UniversityRoute 518 timetable Transport for NSW
References
External links
Meadowbank Wharf Transport for NSW Meadowbank Local Area Map Transport for NSW