aarron 29 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Rapid Bay's new $4million jetty won’t be completed before Christmas.However, construction is well underway with pylon works and two-thirds of the jetty decking completed.Unusually windy weather and rough seas in October caused delays, preventing the progress of protective coating and pylon works.But with this milestone now completed, project manager Ben Hogarth said locals could expect the jetty to be finished early next year, depending on the weather.Sea spray and rain could make welding difficult, so calm seas are essential when placing the concrete sleepers that form the deck into place.Anthony King, a member of the Scuba Divers Federation of SA (SDFSA) and the Friends of the Rapid Bay Jetty, is disappointed the jetty would not be finished by Christmas but pleased with its progress."We would have loved to see is ready for Christmas, but we understand it's one of those things that is out of the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure's (DTEI) hands."The nature of the project means it is dependent on the weather…but we are very pleased to see it going ahead."The DTEI is reminding swimmers, fishers and divers that the area around both the old and new jetties is closed to ensure public safety during construction."Right now the Rapid Bay jetty is a construction site," acting project director Ian Llewellyn said."For their own safety, I urge marine enthusiasts to exercise caution and patience until the new facility is opened."Rated as one of the country's top fishing and diving spots, access to most of the existing jetty was closed in December 2004 after it fell into disrepair from storm damage.Plans to build a new $3.9 million structure were announced in September 2006, after the local community rallied for the future of the old jetty.Mr Hogarth said hopes to complete the new jetty by January 21 were realistic, but will again be dependent on the weather.This article reproduced with permission - courtesy of The Times Victor Harborhttp://victorharbor.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/delay-for-rapid-bay-jetty-completion/1377832.aspx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stu83 1 Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Still, its not too far away now!!!!!!!!Hangin right out for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Stu83 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stu83 1 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Done, Done and Done mate. ;)stu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alfybabe 12 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 hey so is the new rapidbay jetty completed yet and if so when is the opening of the jetty does anyone no Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorke_angler 0 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 the jetty is done and currently being utilised by fishos! Mike Rann officially opens the jetty on 11th march I beleive.. ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest matty_G Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Yeah its open,seen it on the front of the local rag when i was down south during the week,fellas already fishin it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stu83 1 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 **** mike rann ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin 2,200 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Its disappointingly small.Some slimies and squid caught off it as well as a few tommies and gar.I fished off the new jetty amd caught these last week http://www.fishyorkepeninsula.com/images/attachments/ucBqNQlO__DSC01633_Small.JPG[/img] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shmick 0 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Nice catch Kelvin. ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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