Expressions of Interest - Botany Bay Boat Ramp food and beverage, fishing essentials opportunity

The Opportunity

This Expression of Interest (EOI) invites kiosk operators to activate key locations at the Botany Bay Boat Ramp. The initiative aims to enhance the experience for users of this unique facility—serving recreational visitors, boating and fishing enthusiasts, and members of the community who frequent the area for exercise and leisure. This activation will contribute to the broader function and appeal of the port precinct.

Food and Beverage Provider (Location 1, 2 and 3) 

• One of several highly visible site locations is available for the successful respondent, ideal for grab-and-go food concepts or coffee cart.

• Perfect location to tap into the community of port and boat ramp users, dog walkers, boating, recreational fishing enthusiasts, and other visits. 

  Details of the licence opportunity:

  • To operate a food and beverage service at Botany Bay Boat Ramp;
  • A term of 181 days from commencement, (expecting to commence in September 2025), with potential to hold over at Port Authority’s discretion (hold over extensions may trigger planning requirements);
  • The service must be operational at least each Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a minimum of 8 hours per day, regardless of public holiday, weekday or weekend. The service must be active on all public holidays; 
  • Additional trading days, extended hours, and split shifts are at the operator’s discretion; 
  • For the sale of food and beverage items, both made on site and pre-packaged as allowed by regulations; and
  • Operators must be fully self-sufficient (including removal of own and customer waste, water and power) and comply with all relevant health and safety, and environmental and other standards.

Boating and Fishing Essentials Provider (Location 4)

• Conveniently located next to the boat ramp and fish cleaning station, this site is perfectly positioned for an operator to supply recreational fishers with everything from bait to tackle.

  Details of the licence opportunity:

  • To operate a fishing essentials service at Botany Bay Boat Ramp;
  • A term of 181 days from commencement, (expecting to commence in September 2025), with potential to hold over at Port Authority’s discretion (hold over extensions may trigger planning requirements);
  • The service must be operational at least each Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a minimum of 8 hours per day, regardless of public holiday, weekday or weekend. The service must be active on all public holidays;
  • Additional trading days, extended hours, and split shifts are at the operator’s discretion;
  • For the display and sale of products such as bait, tackle, and other fishing and boating consumables; 
  • Services noted in the submission other than products sold noted in the successful respondents submission may also be undertaken (these would be considered on an individual basis and approved individually in writing by the Principal at their sole discretion); 
  • No fuel may be sold; and 
  • Operators must be fully self-sufficient (including own and customer waste, water and power) and comply with all relevant safety and environmental standards.

Ice Vending (Location 5)

• A practical, high-traffic location adjacent to the boat ramp, frequented by recreational fishers, boaters, and local visitors.

• Details of the licence opportunity:

  • To operate an ice vending machine at Botany Bay Boat Ramp; and
  • A term of 181 days from commencement, (expecting to commence in September 2025), with potential to hold over at Port Authority’s discretion (hold over extensions may trigger planning requirements).

Operators can submit an EOI for one, two, or all three opportunities.

Download the EOI PDF for full details and conditions