PLEASE NOTE:
The Busselton Jetty is undergoing a full restoration project. Access is permitted for the first 200m including the Interpretive Centre and Museum. Visitors are encouraged to come and view the restoration as it unfolds and take a look at the full plans in the Interpretive Centre. The Underwater Observatory and Jetty Train is estimated to re-open May 2010. Apologies for any inconvenience.
A $27.1 million contract for the refurbishment of the Busselton Jetty was awarded to Marine and Civil Construction Company Pty Ltd by the Shire of Busselton on the 15th May 2009.
$24 million is funded by the Western Australian State Government led by Premier Colin Barnett and managed through the South West Development Commission.
The $3.1 million balance is funded $1.0 million by the Busselton Jetty Environment and Conservation Association (BJECA) and $2.1 million by the Shire of Busselton.
Marine and Civil are based in Western Australia and one of the State’s leading marine infrastructure specialists.
They have been involved in some of the construction industry’s most challenging marine related and specialist foundation projects including our very own Underwater Observatory back in 2003.
The project is managed by the Shire with technical support provided by DPI-NCA staff and the specifications and design of the project have been developed in consultation with these staff over the past twelve months.
The construction period is from mid-June 2009 through to approx. August 2010.
What is the refurbishment plan?
The following list details of what will happen during the construction process:
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The complete replacement of approx. 50% of the 1.8km existing Jetty structure.
This requires demolition of approx. 900m of the existing Jetty;
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Temporary dismantling for substantial repairs to the remaining 50%;
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Driving of approx. 200 new timber piles and 108 steel piles predominantly for the new section 900m section;
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Reconstruction of various parts with timber decking for heritage values;
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Refurbishment of the small ‘Scout Road Jetty’ located 100m east of the main Busselton Jetty.
How will the work be done?
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Works are intended to proceed continuously throughout the construction period over the next 14 months from two major barges on two separate work fronts, supported by a number of smaller work craft.
Materials will be loaded onto barges at the shoreline by the Scout Road Jetty.
When will the construction start?
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The site offices have arrived in the construction compound, situated in the car park behind The Goose Cafe Restaurant and equipment is arriving daily.
Barge sections have arrived by truck and placed in the compound ready for strengthening.
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Wooden piles have been prepared at the Shire’s Rendezvous Road Waste Facility are being transferred to a stock pile in the site compound sheds.
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Pile driving is expected to commence mid-June 2009.
Will we still have access to the Jetty and Interpretive Centre during construction?
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Access is permitted for the first 200m of the Jetty including the first fishing platform and will remain available for recreational purposes as usual except for some unavoidable short term disruption at various times.
The Interpretive Centre gift shop and museum are open every day during business hours and is now home to a new Refurbishment Communication Wall that gives daily updates on progress, and a large scale image of the refurbishment plans.
The Centre has a fantastic marine themed giftware section with products sourced both locally and globally, and an intriguing Heritage Museum;
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It is hopeful that further sections will be accessible as construction progresses and the community will be notified at that time.
When will the Underwater Observatory and Jetty Train be up and running again?
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It is estimated that the Underwater Observatory will open once again in May 2010.
At this time, access will be reinstated for the Jetty Train for the first time in five years!
It is important to note that the Jetty Train allows access for mobility impaired and elderly persons currently unable to make the distance and of course is a wonderful way to enjoy the length of the Jetty for adults and children alike!
Who do I contact if I have an enquiry?
General Enquiries (relating to timing of works, implications for public access and public events)
Call Ingrid Madrigal (Executive Officer, Community Infrastructure) on 9781 0423
General Enquiries (relating to the Interpretive Centre and Underwater Observatory operations)
Call Darryl Green, (Executive Officer, BJECA) on 9754 0901
Employment Enquiries (including material suppliers, subcontractors, tradespersons seeking work)
Call Marine and Civil directly on 9256 5900
Complaints (including site incidents and site safety concerns)
Call Marine and Civil directly on 9256 5900 or alternatively Ingrid Madrigal at the Shire on 9781 0423.
Please note that Marine and Civil will maintain a complaints register and keep the contract administration team informed of all received and actions taken as and when they are received of which will be reported at regular fortnightly site meetings.
After Hours Concerns
Busselton Police Station and Shire Rangers can be contacted for emergencies and will have after hours contact details for Depot Supervisors if necessary.
Please note that Marine and Civil will maintain a complaint register.