Norman Park ferry wharf

Norman Park
View from New Farm Park ferry wharf
General information
LocationWynnum Road, Norman Park
Australia
Coordinates27°28′27″S 153°03′13″E / 27.4743°S 153.0536°E / -27.4743; 153.0536
Owned byBrisbane City Council
Operated byTransdev Brisbane Ferries
Platforms1
Construction
AccessibleYes
Other information
Statusclosed
Station code317585
Fare zonego card 1
Services
Preceding wharf RiverCity Ferries Following wharf
Former service
New Farm Park
Terminus
 Cross River Ferries–Norman Park
 Terminus

Norman Park ferry wharf was 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]

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Due to poor patronage caused by bad connections with the CityCat at New Farm Park, the cross river service was withdrawn and the wharf closed in 2000.[5] The wharf reopened and the cross river service resumed on 15 January 2007, with a proper connection to the CityCat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 The service was permanently withdrawn in October 2020 and the wharf was closed.[4]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. ^ a b "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