Port Authority of New South Wales is proud to be an active member of the communities where we operate. We value our relationship with our various community groups and continually look for ways to work with and understand them better.

Looking across the water at White Bay Cruise Terminal at dusk illuminated by its lights on

Glebe Island and White Bay Community Liaison Group

The Glebe Island and White Bay Community Liaison Group (CLG) is a forum to inform the local community and other stakeholders about activities at the historic working port in the heart of Sydney Harbour.

Find out about the Glebe Island and White Bay CLG

Reverse Garbage

Community Grants

2025 Community Grants Program recipients

Reverse Garbage Creative workshops using reclaimed materials to educate school students and the wider community about marine litter and the impact on local ecosystems. 

Making Waves Foundation Workshops for at-risk youth who are coached and mentored as they undertake trade-based boat-building projects to gain workplace experience and maritime skills. 

Read about all our grant recipients

Aerial of Pyrmont, Glebe Island and White Bay on a sunny day

Noise management

We take active measures to monitor and mitigate noise associated with cruise ships and commercial vessels that visit ports in Sydney. 

Find out about our noise management policies

Bays Port Shore Power Project - Shore Power White Bay Cruise Terminal REF

White Bay car park

Port Authority is considering long-term infrastructure to support the growth of cruising in Sydney with the proposed construction of a three-level car park at White Bay. It will be constructed on the existing parking area and designed with sustainability in mind.

Learn more about the White Bay car park

FAQ - White Bay Cruise Terminal

Shore Power

In a first in the Southern Hemisphere for a cruise terminal and a world first for a dry-bulk precinct, Port Authority of NSW is in the process of installing and supplying Shore Power in the Bays Port precinct. See project milestones, discover interactive construction maps and submit your questions about Shore Power.

Visit the Shore Power community engagement hub

Community enquiry line
If you have a complaint or enquiry about activities at our ports, please call our 24/7 community enquiries and complaints line.
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