CONCERNS have been raised by Dromana residents who are questioning whether public feedback is reflected in the final design of Dromana Pier. The concerns centre around the width of the pier and the design for the end of the pier. In 2021, Parks Victoria developed three early designs and sought community feedback before finalising the project. Peter Low, who has lived in Dromana for seven years, said community members were originally showed concept designs featuring a wider structure. “In the original concept drawings, it was shown as four metres,” said Low. He said his concerns grew after witnessing the first…
Browsing: Dromana Pier
DROMANA Pier has been completely gutted, leaving only wooden piles in the water, as construction of a new, modern pier officially gets underway. The 180-metre pier, originally built in the 1860s and reconstructed in the 1950s, has been closed to the public since October to allow for demolition of the old structure and the start of rebuilding. Parks Victoria is overseeing the project having assigned Duratec Limited to undertake the works, following community input. The rebuild aims to create an accessible visitor experience while preserving the pier’s iconic coastal charm. The new pier will feature solid timber decking, replacing the…
THE historic Dromana Pier is set for a major rebuild this year, but community members continue to express concern that the project lacks plans for a much-needed extension into deeper water. Originally constructed in the 1860s and extended in the 1870s before being rebuilt with current infrastructure in the 1950s, the pier remains a significant feature to the community. But over the past 15 years, the 180-metre pier has progressively been under attack from rusting steel reinforcement causing the concrete to split. As it reaches the end of its lifespan, Parks Victoria will begin work on the pier by the…