Queens Wharf

{{Short description|Venue in Newcastle, Australia}} {{Distinguish|Queen's Wharf (disambiguation){{!}}Queen's Wharf}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} {{Use Australian English |date=August 2025}} {{Infobox building |name = Queens Wharf |native_name = |logo = |logo_size = |logo_caption = |image = |image_size = |image_caption = |pushpin_map = |map_caption = |pushpin_mapsize = |pushpin_label = |pushpin_mark = |pushpin_relief = |former_names = |alternate_names = |etymology = |status = |cancelled = |topped_out = |building_type = |architectural_style = |classification = |location = Wharf Road, Newcastle, New South Wales |address = |location_city = |location_country = Australia |coordinates = {{coord|-32.9254|151.7808|type:landmark_region:AU-NSW|display=inline,title}} |altitude = |current_tenants = |namesake = |groundbreaking_date = |construction_start_date = |construction_stop_date = |topped_out_date = |completion_date = |opened_date = May 1988 |inauguration_date = |relocated_date = |renovation_date = |closing_date = |demolished_date = September 2018 (tower only) |cost = $13 million |ren_cost = |client = |owner = |landlord = |affiliation = |height = |architectural = |tip = |antenna_spire = |roof = |top_floor = |observatory = |diameter = |circumference = |weight = |other_dimensions = |structural_system = |material = |size = |floor_count = 3 |floor_area = |elevator_count = |grounds_area = |architect = Kevin Snell |architecture_firm = |developer = |engineer = |structural_engineer = |services_engineer = |civil_engineer = |other_designers = |quantity_surveyor = |main_contractor = |awards = |designations = |known_for = |ren_architect = |ren_firm = |ren_engineer = |ren_str_engineer = |ren_serv_engineer = |ren_civ_engineer = |ren_oth_designers = |ren_qty_surveyor = |ren_contractor = |ren_awards = |number_of_rooms = |parking = |website = }}

'''Queens Wharf''' is a multi-purpose venue in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia with a cafe, pub, restaurant, observation tower and ferry wharf built as part of the redevelopment of the Hunter River foreshore. Opened in May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, it was completed as a Bicentennial project.<ref name=now>[http://www.newcastlenow.org.au/discover-tile-places/queens-wharf Queens Wharf] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925104320/http://www.newcastlenow.org.au/discover-tile-places/queens-wharf |date=25 September 2018 }} Newcastle Now</ref> The Queens Wharf project was the vision of Joy Cummings, who became Lord Mayor of Newcastle in 1974, the first woman ever to hold such a position in Australia.<ref name=now/>

The Queens Wharf Tower was demolished in September 2018.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-29/newcastle-queens-wharf-tower-set-for-demolition/9205338 Newcastle's iconic, phallic shaped Queens Wharf Tower set for demolition, 30 years after it was erected] ''ABC News'' 29 November 2017</ref><ref>[https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/5500737/newcastles-queens-wharf-tower-off-to-the-scrap-heap-after-demolition/ Newcastle's Queen Street Wharf tower off to the scrap heap after demolition] ''Newcastle Herald'' 3 July 2018</ref><ref>[https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/5623599/closing-time-for-queens-wharf-tower-as-entry-is-boarded-up/ Closing time for Queens Wharf Tower as entry is boarded up ahead of September 17 demolition] ''Newcastle Herald'' 3 September 2018</ref> The decision to keep the observation tower would cost ratepayers $1.6 million in the next four years in maintenance costs.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Kelly|first=Matthew|date=2018-09-03|title=Closing time for Queens Wharf Tower as entry is boarded up|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/5623599/closing-time-for-queens-wharf-tower-as-entry-is-boarded-up/|access-date=2021-09-14|website=Newcastle Herald|language=en-AU}}</ref> The total cost of demolition was estimated to cost $30,000.<ref name=":0" />

The ferry wharf is served by Newcastle Transport's Stockton ferry service.<ref>[https://www.newcastletransport.info/plan-your-trip/ferry-services Ferry services] Newcastle Transport</ref><ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|Stockton Ferry}}</ref>

The wharf also has a stop on the Newcastle Light Rail.

{{Adjacent stations |system1=Newcastle Ferry |line2=Stockton|left2=Stockton |system3=Newcastle Light Rail |line4=NLR|left4=Crown Street|right4=Newcastle Beach }}

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==External links== *[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=2300146#/ Queens Wharf details] Transport for NSW

Category:Buildings and structures completed in 1988 Category:Buildings and structures in Newcastle, New South Wales Category:Observation towers in Australia Category:Towers completed in 1988 Category:Transport infrastructure completed in 1988 Category:Wharves in Australia Category:1988 establishments in Australia Category:Demolished buildings and structures in New South Wales Category:Buildings and structures demolished in 2018