- Local
community groups to benefit from the refurbishment of Australind Jetty
- Cook Government
has committed $3 million to the rebuild of the jetty
- Major
milestone reached with Stage 1 refurbishment works completed
A local school and charity groups are being
gifted old timber from the refurbishment of the Australind Jetty, so they can
be used for projects that will benefit the wider community.
Jetty timber that has been made available
for re-purposing includes the materials used for stringers, decking, kerbing
and handrails.
The jetty timber used in these components
will be distributed to Eaton Primary School, Leschenault Men's Shed, Brunswick
Men's Shed and the Shire of Harvey. Eaton Primary School will use the timber
for vegetable gardens in an area that is made from 100 per cent recycled and
repurposed material.
Stage One of the Australind Jetty refurbishment
is also now complete, with the boardwalk kerbing and handrails installed. Installation
of the boardwalk entrance ramp for wheelchair access is planned for the end of
June.
Stage Two of the Australind Jetty refurbishment
will include repairs to the foot bridges, the removal and installation of
concrete sleaves below the water level, replacement of steel spans beams,
replenishment of rock armour under the footbridges and abutments, and the fill
and compaction of eroded sections of the sand groyne pathways.
Ventia is leading
the refurbishment of the Australind Jetty, with Department of Transport now
managing the refurbishment project.
It is anticipated that Stage Two works will
be completed by December 2023, so the jetty can once again be cherished by the
local community as a valued recreational asset in the Leschenault Estuary
(Derbal Elaap).
Updates on the Australind Jetty refurbishment project are
available at www.wa.gov.au/service/environment/environment-information-services/australind-jetty
Comments attributed to Water Minister
Simone McGurk:
"It's fantastic to see local schools and
community groups being given the opportunity to recycle and reuse parts of the
original jetty structure.
"The
Australind jetty 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."
Comments attributed to Minister Assisting
the Transport Minister David Michael:
"All
Western Australians should be able to enjoy our beautiful waterfront areas,
like the Leschenault Estuary.
"This
project will ensure the local community can continue to enjoy the estuary for
generations to come, while preserving old timber for its important heritage
value."
Comments attributed to Collie-Preston MLA Jodie
Hanns:
"I'm proud to have fought for this refurbishment.
"It is very pleasing to see the broader
South-West community also benefitting from this project.
"This valued community asset will soon be
able to be enjoyed safely and I'm really looking forward to the works being
completed later this year."
