Fishermans Jetty Rebuild Community Update

The much anticipated rebuild of Fishermans Jetty is taking shape with detailed designs complete. 

Over the past seven months we’ve conducted technical studies to develop detailed designs for the new Fishermans Jetty. With the detailed designs complete, we are now seeking a suitable contractor for the rebuild.

Designs
The new Fishermans Jetty design reflects community and stakeholder aspirations, which were collected as part of the Mornington Harbour Local Port Area Plan. The rebuild will preserve the heritage values of the area and ensure the harbour’s access channels continue to provide safe access for all harbour users.

The new jetty will feature timber decking, ladders for safe water access and berthing spaces for vessels. The designs (pictured below) have been developed with key considerations in mind:  

• Responding to existing and future demands to create safe and navigable water for harbour users
• Better access for people of all abilities and diverse needs meeting the Disability Discrimination Act – ensuring that the pier adheres to universal principals of access   
• Achieve an estimated asset lifespan of over 25 years, so that the new structure can be enjoyed well into the future. 

Pictured above: Artist’s impression of the new Fishermans Jetty. 

Construction impacts
Construction is expected to start in early 2025 and finish in Spring 2025, subject to appointing a builder, market conditions and statutory permits and approvals.   

An exclusion zone will be in place during construction to ensure community safety. We expect the exclusion zone will be similar to the one that was in place during demolition of the old pier. This will be determined by the appointed contractor closer to the time of construction. 

More information, including a Notice to Mariners and Gazette Notice will notify users once construction is confirmed

Pictured above: Artist’s impression of the new Fishermans Jetty.