Manly State Boat Harbour is preparing for changes at Norfolk Point, with a new concept design outlining safety and accessibility upgrades for Trafalgar Street and the surrounding parking area to support pedestrians, drivers and cyclists using the busy waterfront precinct.
Maritime Safety Queensland issued a community media alert on 20 February 2026, confirming the works are scheduled to begin by mid-2026.
According to Maritime Safety Queensland, the project will modernise parking arrangements at the harbour and cater to increased demand for access. The concept design centres on safety, accessibility and connectivity in an area where vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians share close space near the boat ramp and foreshore.
The proposed works include a new accessible pathway, marked accessible parking spaces, speed humps, updated signage and line marking, bicycle parking facilities and a raised pedestrian crossing. Trafalgar Street is also set to be resurfaced as part of the upgrade.
These elements are shown in detail on the official Maritime Safety Queensland project page, where the full concept plan can be viewed.
Slower speeds and clearer layout
The concept map indicates a 20 km/h speed zone in parts of the project area. The inclusion of speed humps and a raised pedestrian crossing is intended to support safer movement between parking areas and waterfront access points.
Improved signage and refreshed line marking are also part of the design, helping to clarify parking spaces and traffic directions within the precinct. Maritime Safety Queensland states the upgrades aim to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, vehicles and cyclists.
The accessible pathway and parking spaces are designed to support people with mobility needs, making it easier to move between vehicles and the waterfront.
Supporting a well-used harbour precinct
Norfolk Point sits within a section of Manly State Boat Harbour that sees regular activity from boat owners, recreational fishers, cyclists and families visiting the waterfront. While the concept design does not outline changes to the broader harbour layout, it focuses specifically on Trafalgar Street and the adjacent parking facility.
Maritime Safety Queensland has made the concept design publicly available online so community members can review the proposed layout ahead of construction. Further details about staging and timing are expected closer to the planned start date in mid-2026.
Once completed, the works are intended to update the parking configuration and improve safety and accessibility in this part of the harbour precinct.
Published 25-Feb-226
