Manly Boatshed's pontoon upgrade a $1.2 million boost for North Harbour and Manly boaters
Jointly funded with the Manly Boatshed to the tune of $1.2 million, the project includes a new 21-metre pontoon for boating access and launching kayaks, a dry storage shed for 45 kayaks, and power and washdown facilities for waterway users on Sydney Harbour.
Manly Boatshed General Manager, Robbie Treharne, said the decision to invest almost $650,000 was made knowing it was time to demolish and remove the old infrastructure at this site, which included slipways, a jetty and wharf – and replace it with something that was more suited to the modern needs and benefit of the community.
“The new pontoon will be a boost to local businesses and tourism for pick-up and drop-off as it is only a 10-minute walk to Manly Wharf, restaurant, bars, retail stores and beaches.
“Another reason for this investment is to continue the family legacy of the site as boating is in our blood. My father, Hugh Treharne, grew up here and learned his skills on these very waters. He went on to achieve incredible things in sailing and was inducted into the Boating Industry Hall of Fame in 2013 with the highlight of his career being the tactician aboard Australia II when it won the America’s Cup in 1983.
“His father David - my grandfather - was the first of the family to own and operate the Manly Boatshed way back in 1945. I only wish he could have seen what a terrific facility is has become all these years later,” Robbie Treharne added.
Transport for NSW Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings said it was great to see the project come to fruition.
"This not only a huge boost for the community but the pontoon also offers safe water access for emergency services in all weather and tide conditions,” Mr Hutchings said. “Transport for NSW Maritime has funded about 330 projects like this one since 2014 to develop, upgrade and deliver public maritime infrastructure and facilities across NSW.”
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About the Treharne family and Manly Boatshed
Manly Boatshed has been in the family since 1945.
Robbie Treharne is the third generation of the family to operate Manly Boatshed.
His grandfather David purchased the Manly Boatshed in 1945 after moving from Forbes to Manly when Robbie’s father Hugh was only two years old.
The family lived above the business with Hugh growing up on the water around Manly. On many occasions he was known to have helped his father David rescue boaties in distress.
Hugh went on to become a renowned 16ft and 18ft Skiff sailor, a world champion blue water yachtsman and a key member of the Australia II team that won the America’s Cup and he has raced in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 31 times. He was inducted into The Boating Industry Hall of Fame in 2013.
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