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Off-peak Manly Ferry Timetable Changes (updated 21 October 2009)
StartsWednesday, 28 October 2009.
From Wednesday, 28 October evening services between 7.30pm and 10.45pm will change slightly.
Some ferry services will depart Circular Quay five minutes earlier, and some services will depart Manly up to 15 minutes later. This timetable will operate until 19 December, when your Manly Summer timetable begins with extra services.
These changes are necessary to facilitate the upgrade of Circular Quay Wharf by NSW Maritime.
Preview a copy of the new Manly timetable. The timetable is marked with red circles, highlighting the changes. This timetable will be effective from Wednesday, 28 October 2009.
The new timetable will be available in hardcopy at Manly and Circular Quay from Monday, 26 October 2009.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the change to service?
Some minor changes have been made to off-peak services on the Manly route to accommodate the work barge at Circular Quay Wharf 3.
Evening services between 7.30pm and 10.45pm will change slightly. Some ferry services will depart Circular Quay five minutes earlier, and some services will depart Manly up to 15 minutes later.
The repairs are not expected to disrupt or delay boarding or disembarking at Wharf 3.
How are customers informed of the service changes?
• An advertisement in the Manly Daily on Wednesday, 21 October 2009
• Placement of signs at Manly and Circular Quay from Wednesday, 21 October 2009
• Preview timetable on www.sydneyferries.info from Wednesday, 21 October 2009
• A notice and bulletin on the Transport Info website www.131500.com.au from Wednesday, 21 October 2009
• Distribution of new timetables at Manly Wharf, Circular Quay Wharf 3 from Monday, 26 October 2009
• SMS sent to Manly SMS subscribers Monday, 26 October 2009
What repairs are being carried out?
NSW Maritime are installing safety barriers at the seaward ends of all five ferry wharves at Circular Quay starting with Wharf 3, the Manly Ferry departure wharf.
When will the work be finished?
The upgrade works at Circular Quay will be carried out in two phases:
Phase 1: Wednesday, 28 October 2009 to Saturday, 19 December 2009
Phase 2: Wednesday, 27 January 2010 to June 2010
Work will cease over the busy summer period.
What happens if Wharf 3 cannot be used?
In the unlikely event that Circular Quay Wharf 3 has to be closed for repair, Sydney Ferries will organise replacement buses to replace ferries between Manly and Circular Quay. If this occurs, PA announcements will be made at affected wharves and signs at Circular Quay and Manly will direct customers to the replacement bus service.
Who do I contact for more information?
Please contact Sydney Ferries on (02) 9246 8363 Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm or contact Transport Info on 131 500.
What impact will these changes have on bus connections?
Sydney Ferries have tried to minimise the impact to customers by only adjusting off-peak ferry services between 7.30pm and 10.45pm.
Manly customers may notice an increase in the bus and ferry connection wait time by an additional 5 to 15 minutes.
Sydney Buses and Sydney Ferries are working together to monitor the impact on customers at Manly Wharf.
Sydney Ferries appreciates your patience and understanding.
