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Granite Island Causeway Project
The Project
The South Australian Government committed $43 million of funding towards the Granite Island Causeway Project delivered by The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT).
The Granite Island Causeway (the Causeway) is an iconic landmark with considerable heritage value. The Causeway, located 83 km south of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula, is the only link between Granite Island and the mainland at Victor Harbor and is a site of cultural significance to the traditional owners of the area. The Causeway is also a popular tourist attraction, important to the local, regional and state economies.
A condition assessment identified that the old Causeway was approaching the end of its useful life and a feasibility study into the potential upgrade options determined that retaining the old structure was not viable.
The new Granite Island Causeway continues to deliver and enhance social and economic benefits to the region and provides a long-term solution that is environmentally sensitive.
For more information regarding Granite Island Causeway Environment please follow the link here to view Environment Fact Sheet
The project supported an average of 43 full time equivalent jobs per year, over the life of the project.
The new Granite Island Causeway at Victor Harbor opened to pedestrians on Wednesday, 22 December 2021.
Horse drawn tram recommenced operation from early 2022.
Boat Landing
Work is now complete on a boat landing facility as part of the new Granite Island Causeway.
Tourism operators can now collect passengers direct from the new Granite Island Causeway, following the opening of the new boat landing.
Images: The barge preparing for the installation of the boat landing facility on the new Granite Island Causeway.
Image: Aerial view of the completed boat landing facility on the new Granite Island Causeway.
Further information
To find out more about the project, provide feedback or register to receive project information as it becomes available, register your details or:
- Phone: 1300 049 048
- Email: dit.gicauseway@sa.gov.au