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 only way is up! Not out.


    Selling off our(the community’s limited public land with a cowboy swagger is like kicking the kid as soon as there’s a problem.


    Cheap shot. And should never be done.
  • The proposed development apart from many other factors will further restrict and make the narrowest channel in the harbour even more difficult and potentially dangerous.
  • Names of councillors supporting this travesty. They need to be publicised and removed.
  • Yes put a stop to unfettered development
  • Foreshore land should be available for the general public to enjoy. Enough of our harbour foreshores have been alienated for the exclusive use of boat owners. The craft get larger and larger, taking up more room preventing public access and diminishing views. I strongly oppose any expansion of the Woolwich Marina.
  • Grew up on N Shore overlooking and wandering through Public land along foreshore of Middle Harbour. I believed as an Architect and an Environmental Planner, that PUBLIC ACCESS must be allowed to as much of Sydney Hbr along its foreshores as possible, & this is precisely that.
  • The harbour and ease of access to the areas around it is part of what makes this area a delight. We must resist any attempt to cordon of areas for exclusive use of privileged groups.