City of Melville Council’s Mount Henry Jetty in Mount Pleasant will continue to be a popular destination for fishing and scenic river views after undergoing a $1.7 million replacement.
The reopening of the 58-metre long jetty was celebrated with Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport, David Michael and Member for Bateman, Kim Giddens, joining Council representatives for a ribbon cutting ceremony.
“The replacement of the jetty is testament to the City’s commitment to providing inclusive and multipurpose facilities that encourage healthy lifestyles and wellbeing,” said Mayor, Katy Mair.
The Council received a State Government contribution of $1 million through the Outdoor Adventure Tourism Package Funding for the project.
The jetty’s history can be traced back to the 1970s when it was built as part of the logistics infrastructure to construct the Mount Henry Bridge before it was handed over to the City.
In 2018, an audit identified a range of structural issues at the Mount Henry Bridge Jetty that required significant works.
During these works it was revealed that the jetty was in a much poorer condition than first reported and a full renewal was needed.
The Council commenced a replacement of the jetty after surveying the community, with 93% of respondents supporting a like for like jetty replacement.
“To ensure we’re protecting the environment, timber decking was chosen to prevent microplastics entering our waterways,” said Mayor Mair.
“We appreciate the community’s patience while the jetty was being replaced and with a 50-year lifespan, I’m sure it will continue to be popular into the future,” she said.
