MORNINGTON’S much-loved Fishermans Jetty is officially open again, with locals and holidaymakers able to return to the popular waterfront spot following a major rebuild. The $18m state government project features new timber decking, solar-powered lighting and seating made from materials salvaged from the old structure. Safety has also been boosted, with access ladders installed along the sides. The redesigned layout now provides berthing space for up to 27 vessels. The jetty, originally built between 1880 and 1885, was closed to pedestrians in November 2020 due to advanced structural deterioration with berthing access closed in 2022 following inspections by maritime engineers. …
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WORK will soon begin on rebuilding the Mornington Fishermans Jetty, restoring not only access for berthing but also injecting new life into the harbour. The much-anticipated announcement was made last week by the state government with construction preparations set to start in April. The jetty was closed to pedestrians in November 2020 due to advanced structural deterioration with berthing access ceasing in 2022 following inspections by maritime engineers. The existing nearby Mornington Pier has been providing short term berthing for vessels. Once complete the new jetty will reinstate access for berthing, improve access, and provide an “attractive visual feature” for…
WORK has started to remove the fisherman’s jetty at Mornington.The demolition of the jetty is expected to take about two to three weeks. A barge is being used for the work and yellow buoys mark an exclusion zone for boats.Closed for safety reasons since November 2020, the wooden jetty will be replaced with a “like-for-like design” as part of a “local area plan” for Mornington harbour, according to Parks Victoria.Parks says the new jetty will preserve “the heritage values of the area” while providing boats with safe access channels. The design of the new jetty will be “shared with the…