Woolwich Marina Expansion Protest
The community came together on a sparkling Sunday morning to protest against the proposed extension of the privately owned Woolwich Marina. At a well-attended and upbeat event on the beautiful harbour foreshore at Horse Paddock, the ‘Paddle Protest’ of canoes, kayaks, small boats and sailing yachts was held on sparkling water, with crowds of supporters gathered on the shore.
They came to highlight the severe and dangerous implications of an expanded marina three times larger than currently, with double the capacity including catering for 25+m 3-storey high super yachts, alienating this public, historic foreshore to the sailing community and to the users of Kelly’s Bush and the Parklands.
Below is a selection of photos from the event:
There has been much publicity around this issue which is capturing the public’s attention and outrage – particularly at the potential implications for Kelly’s Bush (see our web post of 1st June below for all the issues around this proposal).
The SOS Team delivered a petition to Council containing 535 signatures against the Woolwich Marina expansion, in time for Council’s next meeting on Monday 23 June. The number of signatures continues to grow, with people registering their concerns about the dangers of the marina expansion and the significant losses incurred to the community should it go ahead.
Sign the petition at https://www.sossaveourshores.com.au/woolwich-marina-petition to add your name to the community’s resolve to defend public waterways and backing Council’s commitment to protect this important open space for future generations.
Submissions on the proposal close on Friday 27th June so make sure you Have Your Say at https://connect.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/woolwich-marina-proposed-Development
The Protest also made the front page of The Weekly Times published on the 18th June and the ‘To the Point’ article by Jim Sanderson explains why this expansion is unacceptable on every level.