Ferries diverted to Patonga until the end of June
Palm Beach Ferry services will be diverted to Patonga until around the end of June after silting of the Ettalong Channel.
Dredging is expected to start next week and to take four weeks, with the dredge due to arrive on Saturday.
The diversion of the Ettalong and Wagstaffe service to Patonga, expected to last at least six weeks, was introduced on Friday, May 9, after diversions on several days in previous weeks.
A diversion timetable was put in place to operate until the dredging is completed.
A free shuttle bus service was introduced, between Ettalong and Patonga, to meet the Palm Beach to Patonga ferries, leave about 30 minutes before the Palm Beach ferry departure from Patonga Wharf.
A free shuttle ferry service was also introduced between Wagstaffe and Ettalong for passengers to meet the free shuttle bus at Ettalong.
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said: "The NSW Government continues to have a proactive approach to dredging of the Ettalong Channel, with planned dredging work scheduled following recent sand build up in the channel.
"To minimise disruption, we have again arranged free shuttle bus and ferry services to ensure passengers can continue their journeys with minimal delay.
"These temporary changes are a small step toward a long-term dredging plan.
"We thank passengers for their patience and encourage them to allow extra travel time for their journeys," she said.
SOURCE:
Media release, 8 May 2025
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford