Woolwich Marina Petition

This proposed expansion will devastate Kelly's Bush foreshore and public access with loss of local amenities:

  • VIOLATING globally historic Kelly's Bush – site of the world's first Green Bans
  • BLOCKING VIEWS of Kelly's Bush & World Heritage Cockatoo Island
  • 350% EXPANSION including marina and vessel size
  • PRIVATISING 20,000sqm of precious Sydney Harbour
  • DEPLETING FRAGILE MARINE ENVIRONMENTS – kelp forests, sea horses
  • THREATENING Cockatoo Island, seawalls and proposed ocean pool
  • DANGEROUS CONGESTION at the narrowest point of Sydney Harbour
  • WATERWAY POLLUTION from excessive vessels
  • LOSS OF SAFE PUBLIC WATERS for sailing, kayaking and small boats
  • DANGEROUS DISRUPTION OF TOXIC WASTE in seabed
  • FIRE DANGER to bushland and local property
  • TRAFFIC CONGESTION & LOSS OF PARKING on narrow streets
  • INCREASED NOISE

Woolwich foreshore impact

The amended DA to increase the occupation area of the Woolwich Marina by over 300% is scheduled to be heard in the Land & Environment Court from September 4 to 14.

Our community has a proud history of standing together to protect our natural resources. From the iconic 1970s campaign to save Kelly’s Bush—the birthplace of Australia’s “green bans” movement—locals have always fought to preserve the unique beauty and accessibility of our foreshore. Today, we continue that legacy as we face a new threat to our public spaces.

We, the undersigned, oppose the proposed expansion of Woolwich Marina, which threatens to privatise our shared waters, block public views of heritage sites, and limit access for local residents and visitors alike.

The Woolwich foreshore and its surrounding waterways are a cherished part of our community, offering open space, natural beauty, and recreational opportunities. We believe public lands and waters should remain accessible to all, not reserved for exclusive commercial use.

Help us protect Woolwich and Sydney Harbour from privatisation.
Sign our petition below today to save our shores:

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Recent responses

  • The waterway, especially in this area is tight for space.


    It is home to junior sailing from GFS, GSC,BSC, LC12SSC, D16SC and HHSC, plus the sea scouts.


    I have been fortunate enough to be able to have sailed around the heritage listed Cockatoo Is, directly opposite where this marina is slated to be located.
  • This is a beautiful place on the harbour that will be aesethtically and environmentally compromised by any expansion. We walk our dog

    Around that beautiful area. It should not be screwed over.
  • It’s a shared space for the enjoyment of sailors, kayaks , walks. At a time when we are looking to reduce our carbon footprint, we are making power boats more accessible and discouraging sailing boats.
  • Save our shore!
  • Don’t sell out our waterways!
  • Only when the last tree has died and the last of our river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught in the Parramatta River will you all realise that you can’t eat money.
  • Reduced access for public use on an already busy and dangerous waterway.