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Ferry terminal program - Bulimba Peninsula

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We’re starting a program of planned maintenance and upgrade works at Bulimba, Apollo Road and Hawthorne ferry terminals.

Status
In progress
Category
Transport
Timeframe
Late September 2026 to early 2027 construction
Location
  • Bulimba
  • Hawthorne
Ward
Morningside Ward
Benefits
  • Ensure the ongoing safety and reliability of the ferry terminals.
  • Improve safety and customer experience at Apollo Road ferry terminal.
  • Preserve Brisbane’s historic and iconic ferry terminal buildings.

Brisbane’s ferry network is a valued part of our city’s transport infrastructure, providing a relaxed and convenient way to travel.

We’re planning coordinated works at three ferry terminals on the busy Bulimba peninsula. Works will start at Bulimba ferry terminal.

More than 1,100 passengers board at Bulimba ferry terminal each day. This makes it one of the busiest suburban ferry terminals in our network.

After the major 2014 upgrade, the gangway now needs essential maintenance and renewal works. These works will support its long-term performance and reliable operation.

Bulimba ferry terminal

Works will include:

  • replacing key components that connect the gangway to the shore and pontoon
  • replacing other components that help support and stabilise the gangway.

Apollo Road ferry terminal

Works will include:

  • upgrading seating and signage
  • providing additional shelter
  • improving lighting and safety features.

Hawthorne ferry terminal

We are starting investigations to inform the scope for future works to restore the heritage-listed building.

We are taking a network-wide approach to ferry terminal maintenance, coordinating works to minimise customer impacts and maintain service continuity.

  • Late September 2026: Site preparation works start at Apollo Road ferry terminal.
  • 9 November 2026: Works start at Bulimba ferry terminal.
  • End-November 2026: Works start at Apollo Road ferry terminal.
  • Mid-December 2026: Works complete at Bulimba ferry terminal.
  • Early 2027: Works complete at Apollo Road ferry terminal.
  • Ongoing: Investigations at Hawthorne ferry terminal heritage-listed building.

Bulimba ferry terminal will close from 9 November to mid-December 2026. The full closure will allow us to complete the works safely.

Additional bus and ferry services will be in place during this time to minimise disruption.

Apollo Road and Hawthorne ferry terminals will remain open for the duration of the maintenance program.

Bulimba ferry terminal - Alternative transport options

Use these alternatives while Bulimba ferry terminal is closed:

  • Hawthorne ferry terminal: Start your journey here instead.
  • F21 cross-river service: Catch this ferry between Hawthorne and Teneriffe.
  • Route 232 or Route 23 shuttle: Catch either bus route for a direct connection to and from Hawthorne ferry terminal.
  • Route 230: Catch this bus to the city, with more services scheduled at night and weekends. 

To plan your journey, visit the Translink website and allow additional travel time during these works.

For more information, you can:

  • phone the project team on 07 3178 5413 (during business hours)
  • phone Council on 07 3403 8888 (24 hours)
  • email Council
  • write to:
    Ferry terminals maintenance team
    Project Management Branch
    Brisbane City Council
    GPO Box 1434
    Brisbane QLD 4001.