Norman Park ferry wharf

Norman Park ferry wharf is a ferry terminal located on the southern side of the Brisbane River serving the Brisbane suburb of Norman Park in Queensland, Australia. It was served by Transdev Brisbane Ferries' cross-river service to New Farm Park.[1][2] These services were suspended in July 2020 and the wharf was permanently closed in October 2020.[3][4]

Norman Park
View from New Farm Park ferry wharf
LocationWynnum Road, Norman Park
Australia
Coordinates27°28′27″S 153°03′13″E
Owned byBrisbane City Council
Operated byTransdev Brisbane Ferries
Platforms1
Construction
Disabled accessYes
Other information
Statusclosed
Station code317585
Fare zonego card 1
Services
Preceding wharf Brisbane Ferries Following wharf
Former service
New Farm Park
Terminus
 Cross River Ferries–Norman Park
 Terminus

History

Due to poor patronage caused by bad connections with the CityCat at New Farm Park, the cross river service was withdrawn and the wharf closed in 2000.[5] The wharf reopened and the cross river service resumed on 15 January 2007, with a proper connection with the CityCat service.[6][7][8]

The wharf sustained moderate damage during the January 2011 Brisbane floods.[9] It reopened after repairs on 14 February 2011.[10][11]

The cross river ferry service was suspended in July 2020 due to the hull condition of the cross-river ferry fleet. The service was permanently withdrawn in October 2020 and the wharf was closed.[4]

References
  1. New Farm Park wharf timetable TransLink
  2. "Norman Park-New Farm Park cross river timetable - Archived" (PDF). 24 September 2018. pp. 3–4.
  3. New timetable for CityHopper and Cross River services TransLink 26 October 2020
  4. "Council scuttles two Brisbane River ferry services permanently". Brisbane Times. 23 October 2020.
  5. Slocombe, Margaret (20 December 2006). "Cross-river ferry is all set to return". South East Advertiser. p. 9.
  6. Slocombe, Margaret (17 January 2007). "Joy over reinstated river route". South East Advertiser. p. 4.
  7. Norman Park - New Farm Park City Ferry Service Metrolink Queensland
  8. Our History Transdev Brisbane Ferries
  9. List: CityCat, CityFerry terminal damage Brisbane Times 20 January 2011
  10. CityCat service set for fast return Brisbane Times 1 February 2011
  11. CityCat and CityFerry services Brisbane City Council
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