Wharf Road wharf in Parua Bay

  • Project typeSafety improvements
  • Project value$200,000
  • Project schedule3 June to July 2025
  • Contractor nameUnited Civil Contracting Ltd
Picture of the wharf at Wharf Road fenced off to public.

The wharf on Wharf Road in Parua Bay is nearly 100 years old. In 2022, the wharf was deemed unsafe after two consultant engineering companies assessed it.

When an asset gets to this point, we investigate all options. These include the pros and cons (costs and benefits) to the community of restoration, demolition and replacement, or demolition.

What we are doing

In February 2024, Council decided to install a new fibreglass-reinforced platform over the old deck, extending the life of the wharf for an estimated 10 years.

Parua Bay wharf platform installation plan(PDF, 625KB)

A wheelchair-friendly ramp is also being built to ensure a smooth transition onto the new, higher surface.

While the concrete slabs will continue to deteriorate under the platform, catastrophic failure is not expected. The structure will remain on Council's routine inspection schedule.

The wharf will be closed in June and July 2025 while the new platform is being installed. 

Image showing structural damage on the Parua Bay Wharf.   

Location

Wharf Road, Parua Bay 0174  View Map

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