- Work starts on refurbishment of iconic Australind Jetty
- The McGowan Government has committed $3 million for the rebuild
- Works will restore this tourist attraction so it can once again be enjoyed by the local community and visitors
Construction of the new Australind Jetty is now underway, after the McGowan Government invested $3 million to make the iconic jetty safe and accessible once more.
Stage One work began this week, with part of the Australind Discovery Centre car park and foreshore walkway closed off to the public while site mobilisation commences.
It is anticipated that Stage One works will be completed in May. The remaining Stage Two works are scheduled for completion by the end of the year.
The jetty is a valued community asset, but due to its age and deteriorating condition, the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation engaged engineers to inspect both the below water and above water structures and report on the condition in 2021.
The assessment identified significant structural issues with the pier and wooden bridges, which require extensive remedial works before the public can safely access the jetty.
The Australind Jetty, formerly known as Laporte's Boardwalk/Jetty, was named after a former British company, La Porte Industries, and was established as part of a titanium extraction plant in Australind in the 1960s.
The jetty structure extends about a kilometre into the Leschenault Estuary (Derbal Elaap) and was originally built for a pipeline, which no longer exists.
Updates on the Australind Jetty refurbishment project are available at www.wa.gov.au/service/environment/environment-information-services/australind-jetty
As stated by Water Minister Simone McGurk:
"The Australind Jetty is an iconic landmark, which holds significant importance to the community.
"Refurbishing it means the community will soon be able to enjoy the beauty and biodiversity of the stunning Leschenault Estuary.
"The McGowan Government is committed to restoring the jetty for the local community and tourists for generations to come."
As stated by Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"The Australind Jetty is a much-loved community asset, and these works will ensure it continues to be enjoyed by locals and visitors for many years to come.
"The works will improve the safety and accessibility of the jetty and ensure locals and visitors alike can continue to enjoy the beauty and biodiversity of the stunning Leschenault Estuary."
As stated by Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns:
"It's exciting to see this work get underway after a big community push to rebuild this special landmark.
"I look forward to the works being completed so locals and tourists alike can enjoy the jetty and everything the Leschenault Estuary has to offer."
