The Allan Labor Government is rebuilding Mornington Fishermans Jetty to reinstate access for berthing, supporting local tourism and creating Victorian jobs.
Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne and Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh this week visited the site where preparations are underway for works to start next month.
The Mornington Fishermans Jetty rebuild was funded as part of an $18 million investment delivered in the Victorian Budget 2022/23 and is expected to be completed in the second half of this year.
Reopening the local landmark later this year will support the vision of Mornington Local Port Area Plan which highlighted the area's recreational, commercial significance and potential.
The new structure will be a like-for-like replacement, with Simpson Construction Company appointed for the rebuild.
The new jetty will reinstate access for berthing, improve access for locals and provide an attractive visual feature for visitors to the harbour.
Since 2019 the Labor Government has invested more than $150 million in piers and jetties across the state including the St Kilda Pier redevelopment - one of the biggest in Victoria's history.
Victoria's local ports and piers contribute more than $900 million a year to local and regional economies through tourism, marine activities and critical industries such as commercial fishing - supporting jobs and families.
Contractors will be on site in early April preparing for works to start.
For details about the Mornington Fishermans Jetty rebuild visit: parks.vic.gov.au/projects(opens in a new window)
As stated by Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne
"We're delivering a new jetty here for the Mornington community which will enhance the harbour and ensure it remains a popular destination for locals and tourists."
"The new jetty wil provide safer access for anglers, boaters and tourists, continuing the momentum from completed projects around Port Phillip at Altona and the flagship $53 million St Kilda Pier redevelopment."
As stated by Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh
"The new Fishermans Jetty will be a great asset for the community - attracting locals and tourists to this beautiful part of Victoria."
