First of thousands of tonnes of boulders arrive at wharf

Boulders being placed for the seawall and Eastern walkway

Construction crews have this week begun delivering and placing several hundred tonnes of volcanic basalt paddock boulders to the eastern side of the wharf to construct a new sea wall.

The boat ramp will remain open while the rocks are delivered, but please be mindful of pedestrian and traffic management which will be in place to keep everyone safe. This work is expected to take around three weeks to complete.

Once the rocks are in place, the team will pour asphalt for the eastern walkway and kayak ramp, and install piles into the water for the new pontoon.

The 12 tonne barge is now in the harbour ready for pile driving

A 12-tonne barge is now in the harbour and will serve as the working platform for piling equipment. Five large piles will be driven into the water for the new gangway and pontoon. The barge is stationed just beyond the existing haul out area where it will be moored until piling is complete.

The existing handrails on the eastern side of the wharf have been removed. They will be replaced by a new balustrade which will is being made off-site.

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