Six million visitors a year will have the option of arriving at the new Sydney Fish Market via the greatest harbour in the world, with NSW Budget 2025-26 funding construction of a commuter ferry wharf at the $836 million architectural marvel on Blackwattle Bay.
A commuter wharf is part of a $70 million investment by the Minns Labor Government to improve transport options to what will become a major tourist magnet when the market opens later this year.
The wharf is part of the Government's agenda to build a better NSW with infrastructure to connects key precincts and drives our nation-leading visitor economy.
Upon completion of the wharf, the new Fish Market will be served by a ferry service linking it to Barangaroo.
An investment of $30 million is going to planning and construction of the wharf.
The nearby Wentworth Park light rail stop will receive a major $40 million accessibility upgrade to facilitate a sharp rise in fish market visitors from 4.5 million to a forecast six million in the new market's first year.
The community will be consulted on plans to improve safety and accessibility, with features likely to include new lifts, ramps, platform upgrades, improved lighting, signage, landscaping and CCTV.
Minister for Transport John Graham said:
"The new Sydney Fish Market will become an integral part of the western harbour and bays precincts and a huge magnet for tourists.
"This investment opens the new market up to perhaps the most scenic way to arrive at any fish market anywhere in the world - a trip on Sydney Harbour.
"We are investing $70 million in better transport options to the new Fish Market which includes bringing Wentworth Park light rail stop up to the highest level of accessibility and safety."
Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said:
"The new Sydney Fish Market is set to be the next iconic addition to Sydney's beautiful harbour, and today's announcement will make it even easier for locals and visitors to access this landmark.
"More than 6 million visitors a year are expected to access the new Sydney Fish Markets, more than double the number going to the current facility. It will also serve as the perfect bookend to more than 15 kilometres of unbroken waterfront promenade from Rozelle Bay all the way to Woolloomooloo.
"The new Sydney Fish Market will be must-visit destination for everyone, now that it is nearing completion, we are starting to get a sense of how impressive and spectacular the new Sydney Fish Market will be."
