Today, the Minister for Ports and Freight released the final Sandringham Harbour Local Port Area Plan that will improve the facility to benefit the local community, as well as visitors, and boaters. Drawing from the site’s past, as well as ideas and aspirations generated from public feedback, the plan sets out improvements to meet community needs, balancing and enhancing existing uses and creating new, safer recreation opportunities. This includes:
Community feedback on the aspirations and requirements for a successful pier facility will be used to help inform the next stage of pier design. Planning for the replacement of the pier will begin later in the year. The 2022-23 Victorian Budget has an allocation for the upgrade of Hampton Pier. This project is part of the Victorian Government’s Sustainable Local Ports Framework and Parks Victoria's local ports’ forward planning program to help guide investment where it's needed most. View the Sandringham Harbour Local Port Area Plan. Image - Map showing Sandringham Harbour and options for the future Hampton Pier Community consultation findings snapshotIn brief, here's what the community consultation report says:
Key themes that arose were:
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Participants told us what attributes would make a successful Hampton Pier. The top five ranked priorities were:
Investing in local port assetsUpgrades to several other piers and jetties through the Victorian Government’s $24 million Piers and Jetties economic stimulus packages, as well as $53 million investment in St Kilda Pier are well underway. Stay up to date Up to date information on this project is available at the Project Page or subscribe to receive updates. |