North Sydney Council is developing the first-ever Coal Loader Strategic Management Plan for the site, which is part of Waverton Peninsula, on Cammeraygal Country and within the Sydney Harbour Catchment.
The consultation’s main focus is how the Coal Loader site can evolve into a thriving cultural, environmental, and community destination that strengthens the health, resilience, and vitality of the site, and honours its Aboriginal, post-industrial, and community values.
Community feedback will help council develop a vision, priorities and a direction, as well as asset management, climate resilience and future capital works.
Council’s Community Strategic Plan 2025-2035 and Delivery Program 2025-2029 included an action to develop a Coal Loader Strategic Plan to identify opportunities and priorities to increase community use and enjoyment, and to develop a reserve for delivery.
Waverton Peninsula Reserve is Crown Reserve and comprises the Coal Loader’s 2.8- hectare site and Carradah Park. North Sydney Council is the Crown land manager and is required to prepare a Plan of Management which will be drafted in the future.
The Coal Loader Strategic Management Plan will not change the current land use of the site and Transport for NSW will remain responsible for the Coal Loader wharf.
The Coal Loader is listed in the NSW State Heritage Register as the Balls Head Coal Loader Complex.
Submissions close on Tuesday 8 December. Visit North Sydney Council’s website for more information.