A better future for the Streaky Bay jetty

Friday, 18 October 2024

Remediation works have begun on the Streaky Bay Jetty to improve its structural integrity and ensure its future for the local community and visitors.

Earlier this year, structural assessments and other investigations found that crucial remediation works needed to be undertaken to extend the lifespan of the jetty.

The works will involve replacing decayed timber structural piles with steel piles, and installing additional piles and rubber fenders at the sea end of the jetty to better assist boat users berthing and mooring their vessels.

The new berthing and mooring structures will accommodate vessels of up to 70 tonnes, ensuring the jetty meets the required marine standards.

The increased structural integrity will also allow authorised vehicles of up to 4.5 tonnes to drive onto the jetty to service berthed vessels.

New safety ladders will be installed to make it easier for boat users to board and disembark their vessels, and handrails will be extended to assist users walking along the jetty.

Benches will be installed on the jetty near the existing shelter so that locals, fishers and tourists can relax and soak up the pristine views of the coastline.

The jetty will be temporarily closed during the construction period. However, sections of the jetty may be able to be re-opened to the public as the project progresses provided it is safe to do so. In the meantime, boat users will be able to berth and refuel their vessels at Thevenard or Venus Bay.

The shark-proof swimming enclosure will not be modified as part of the works, but also requires temporarily closure during construction due to safety reasons.

These works are being undertaken during the summer months to minimise the risk of adverse weather and tidal conditions.

The project will support approximately 11 full-time equivalent jobs during the construction period and all works are expected to be completed by mid-2025.

The work is being funded by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport’s Asset Sustainment Program and the SA Jetties Renewal Program, which was expanded indefinitely in the 2024-25 State Budget, with an additional $5 million annual funding increase on top of the original four-year, $20 million investment.