East Gippsland Shire Council’s Paynesville’s Slip Road Maritime Precinct is moving into its final construction phase, with major marine works now well advanced after some early challenges.
The Council said the precinct upgrade had been driven by increasing demand for additional berthing in Paynesville and across the Gippsland Lakes – one of Australia’s premier boating destinations.
It will deliver modern, fit-for-purpose facilities that support recreational boating and the local marine industry – key economic drivers for Paynesville and the broader region.
“While the project has had its challenges – both in the timeframe and costs – people can now clearly see the precinct taking shape. The jetties, ramp and seawall are defining the space,” said Mayor, Jodie Ashworth.
“This project is about delivering a long-lasting, high-quality maritime precinct that supports tourism, strengthens local businesses and meets the needs of our boating community well into the future. It has been a challenging project, and it has taken longer than the community anticipated. We redesigned some elements to ensure that the project delivers lasting benefits.
“We continue to work closely with contractors, government agencies, Gippsland Ports, local businesses and the community as construction progresses.”
Since construction began, the site has undergone a significant transformation. A concrete panel seawall now defines the new footprint, with recent progress marking a shift toward completion of the core marine infrastructure.
Current works include:
- Marina Jetty 2 nearing completion, with Jetty 3 in offsite prefabrication and installation set to begin within two weeks;
- Boat ramp construction is underway;
- Service Jetty prefabrication almost finished, with installation scheduled to commence in March;
- Northern seawall section completed;
- Underground services to be finalised this month.
Once marine works are complete, the project will move into the final civil works and landscape phase, including kerbing, landscaping and asphalting the car park. The finished precinct will also feature a grassed recreation area alongside the new boardwalk and jetties, creating a welcoming waterfront space for the community and visitors.
The Slip Road Maritime Precinct upgrade is being funded by the Council, with support from the Australian and Victorian Governments.
