White Bay car park

Port Authority is providing long-term infrastructure alongside Shore Power to support the growth of cruising in Sydney with the construction of a multi-story car park at White Bay. The new carpark at White Bay, one of Australia’s busiest cruise terminals, will provide additional parking spaces. It will be constructed on the existing parking area and designed with sustainability in mind.

These additional parking spaces will make it easier for cruise customers to access the cruise terminal and offer short and long-term parking options for cruise customers, event attendees, other current and future port land uses and the general public.

The new car park will provide:

Approximately 500 car parking spaces over three levels
Consideration of sustainability features including solar power and electric vehicle charging spaces.

Location

The car park will be located on the footprint of the existing car park next to the White Bay Cruise Terminal at James Craig Rd, Rozelle. The height of the car park will be lower than the cliff line and gantry structures.

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Community feedback survey

Project updates

Community Feedback Survey

We are interested to hear what you think of the proposed three level car park to be built at White Bay. We invite the community to provide input on key features prior to the plans being placed on public exhibition. Please share your feedback by 16 July 2025

Demographics

Question 1: What suburb do you live in?

Question 2: What is the basis of your interest in the new car park? (tick as many apply)

Visit the area frequently

Live nearby

Work nearby

Cruise customer

Other…

Question 3: What are the most important planning and environmental issues?

Questions	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Consultation process	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Design and visual impact of the car park	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Operational traffic and transport	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Flora and fauna	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Safety and security	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Location and accessibility	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Local amenities Examples: bicycle racks, seating, water bubblers	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Sustainability features Example: solar power	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Operational noise	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Construction impacts Examples: noise, dust, traffic, air quality	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important

Design

Port Authority wants to design a car park that complements the surrounding area with an appropriately built form and character.

Please rank the items from 'not at all important' to 'very important'

Question 4: What are the most important safety and access features for the car park?

Questions	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Good lighting	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Clear signs and directions (wayfinding)	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Security cameras (CCTV)	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Safe paths for people walking or riding bikes	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Accessible parking spaces	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important

If you have other safety and access ideas, please specify:

Question 5: What features are most important to include in the car park design?

Questions	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Charging stations for electric vehicles using the car park	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Public charging stations for electric vehicles (for anyone to use)	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Bicycle parking	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Public art or design features to improve the look of the car park	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Spaces for car and ride share services (like GoGet)	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important

If you have other suggestions for a feature, please specify

Question 6: What are the most important sustainability features for the car park design?

Questions	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Energy Efficiency	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Waste Management	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Building Materials	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Natural ventilation and light	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Landscaping	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Solar panels	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Rainwater systems	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important

Other sustainability priorities, please specify

Question 7: What are the most important visual priorities for the car park design?

Questions	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Landscaping and planting to provide shade and soften the appearance	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Public art (e.g., murals, stencilling, sculptures) to add character	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Materials and finishes to enhance visual appeal	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Heritage features to connect with maritime history	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important
Integration with surrounding streetscape and architecture	Not at all Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Important	Very Important

If you have other suggestion on a visual priority, please specify

Question 8: Specifically, which of the following visual features would you most like to see included in the design? (Select up to 3)

Natural materials (e.g., timber, stone finishes)

Colourful or themed paintwork

Decorative or ambient lighting

Visual transparency i.e. transparent or open façade treatments (e.g., mesh or perforated materials)

Quality landscaping

Artistic screens or facades (e.g. wave-like or maritime patterns)

Anti-graffiti treatment

Construction and use

Question 9: Are you concerned about any of the following during the construction of the car park?

Questions	Not at all concerned	Somewhat concerned	Neutral	Concerned	Very concerned
Dust and air quality	Not at all concerned	Somewhat concerned	Neutral	Concerned	Very concerned
Noise and vibration	Not at all concerned	Somewhat concerned	Neutral	Concerned	Very concerned
Inability to park or changed parking conditions in local area	Not at all concerned	Somewhat concerned	Neutral	Concerned	Very concerned
Increased traffic congestion	Not at all concerned	Somewhat concerned	Neutral	Concerned	Very concerned
Changes to pedestrian or cyclist access	Not at all concerned	Somewhat concerned	Neutral	Concerned	Very concerned

If you have other concerns during the construction phase, please specify

Question 10: Do you support the following ideas for the car park?

Questions	Yes	No
Discounted parking for local residents	Yes	No
Use of space for events, markets, or entertainment	Yes	No
Long-term resident parking options	Yes	No
Bicycle rack parking	Yes	No

Project updates

The project team will review all the feedback we heard from the community during the initial engagement period. All feedback is important and is one factor in the decision-making process for Port Authority.
Other factors that will need to be considered during this planning stage includes cost and economic impact, environmental impact, expert or technical advice, social factors, policies, governance and legislation.
The feedback received through the online survey will be reviewed by Port Authority staff and used to refine the design of the car park. The project team will consider all feedback received and the draft Car Park design may be varied as necessary before it is placed on public exhibition.
Before the project progresses, you will have the opportunity to provide a submission to the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) report which will be placed on public exhibition. The REF is a technical report, compiled upon review and in conjunction with the car park design.

Location

Quick links

Community Feedback Survey

Your say on the White Bay Car Park

Demographics

Design

Construction and use

Project updates

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