Basin jetty repairs begin in spring following tender award
Published on 27 August 2024
The St Georges Basin community will soon see their storm-ravaged jetties back in action with a qualified contractor signed on to start works in September.
Thanks to a Recreational Fishing Trust grant and natural disaster funding, The Island Point Road and the Basin Road jetties will be fully remediated.
Craig Exton, Acting Director City Services, said the two jetties are critical pieces of infrastructure that allow the community to enjoy outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, kayaking or just taking in the beautiful basin.
“These jetties have been sorely missed by the community so we’re very pleased to see the contractor begin works in the coming months,” Mr Exton said.
“The damage by severe storms to both jetties was extreme and the repair of the sites will see them restored to their former glory using robust materials,” he said.
“We’re hopeful the works will be finished early next year while the weather is still warm so that both locals and visitors to the area can take full advantage of these facilities.”
Mr Exton said upgrade improvement works had been planned for both jetties before they were damaged by the 2022 natural disaster. With the joint funding from the Department of Primary Industries and Natural Disaster Relief Assistance Program, the jetties will get a new lease on life.
The tender was awarded to GPM Marine Constructions who have more than 25 years of marine construction experience in NSW.
Key features of the replacement jetty at Island Point Road King Fisher Reserve:
- 450mm diameter reinforced concrete piles
- Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) structural members and mesh decking
- 1.5m wide, 8.5m long steel gangway with FRP decking
- 4m wide, 6m long floating pontoon, located on steel piles
- Rod holders and seating with a solar light at the jetty approach.
Head to Council’s website for project details on the Island Point Road jetty (pictured) and the Basin Road jetty.