The Save Yarra Bay stall at today’s (Sunday, 22 September) Randwick City Eco-Living Expo was overwhelmed with support from members of the community. There was a phenomenal amount of interest and concern. Everyone who spoke to us is horrified by the Port Authority of NSW and NSW Government proposed land and sea grab and their … More Community responds to Port Authority land grab

At Randwick City Council’s monthly meeting on Tuesday 27 August, a Mayoral Minute to fund and commence Council’s research into the impacts of a cruise ship terminal in Molineux Point and Yarra Bay was passed unanimously. For the full text of the Mayoral Minute, click here (and go to item 7. in the table of … More Randwick Council prepares to fight cruise ship terminal

On Tuesday 13 August, the Eastern Suburbs branch of ClubsNSW held their regular meeting at Yarra Bay Sailing Club. ClubsNSW is the peak representational body for the NSW club industry. At the meeting, the case for the protection of Yarra Bay and its sailing club from cruise ship terminal over-development was made by former Souths … More Save the Bay campaign wins support of ClubsNSW

At the regular monthly Meeting of Bayside Council on Wednesday 10 July 2019, a motion on the Berejiklian government’s proposed Yarra Bay mega cruise ship terminal was moved by Councillor Christina Curry and seconded by Councillor Scott Morrissey. The motion (below) was passed unanimously. Great work Councillors Christina Curry and Scott Morrissey. And thank you, … More Bayside Council opposes Yarra Bay cruise ship terminal

In our previous post, we looked at the critical risk strong winds would pose for cruise ships berthed in Yarra Bay. In this post, we look at big seas – storms and ocean swells – and explain that while they can theoretically be controlled in Yarra Bay, the consequences are unacceptable – for Yarra Bay, … More Taming ocean swells for cruise ships – the price is too high

Nature poses two major threats to a Yarra Bay mega cruise ship terminal. The obvious natural threat is sea state, as the site is fully exposed to the open ocean and in a direct line to south-easterly swells: In another post, we look at the threat posed by swells. In this post, we will examine … More Wind poses grounding risk for cruise ships in Yarra Bay

At its meeting on 30 April, Randwick City Council carried unanimously two motions concerning the Berejiklian government’s proposal to construct a mega cruise ship terminal in Yarra Bay: Motion 18/19 – Cr Said – Update on Opposition to Proposed Passenger Cruise Ship Terminal For the address in support of the motion by Maria Poulos of … More Randwick Council united in support of motions on Yarra Bay

The agenda and business papers for Randwick City Council’s meeting next Tuesday (30 April) are here. There are two motions of concern to Save Yarra Bay members and supporters: Notice of Motion from Cr Said – Update on opposition to proposed passenger cruise ship terminal (page 293) Notice of Motion from Cr Said – Apply … More Randwick Council to consider two motions on Yarra Bay

Botany Road, in the vicinity of the Berejiklian government’s proposed mega cruise ship terminal, is already extremely busy in daylight hours. If a mega cruise ship terminal is jammed into this already overcrowded precinct, expect extreme traffic congestion, frustration, accidents, delayed starts to bus excursions and bus excursions reaching the dock after ships have departed. … More Port Botany is congested NOW – without cruise ships

On 30 April, Randwick City Council Deputy Mayor Danny Said (Labor, South Ward) will present a motion to the Council meeting. The motion will recommend the nomination of Yarra Bay for inclusion on the National Heritage List. Randwick City Council has already applied to the NSW Government to have the area included in the State … More Randwick Council to vote on National Heritage Listing for Yarra Bay