The brand-new pier at Altona beach is ready for action this summer.
The $11.9 million project took eight months to complete and is now up and running in time for hot summer days.
Parks Victoria said the new pier is the perfect place to visit while walking with a morning coffee or to unwind after work during sunset.
They said community consultation played a pivotal role in the project and the final result.
“The pier’s beautiful timber decking underfoot is a result of listening and delivering on what the community asked for,” said a spokesperson from Parks Victoria.
“The pier’s handrails and lighting ensure it’s a safer place to visit day and night, and the low landing’s accessible ramp means all visitors can venture down near the water to enjoy the bay breezes this summer.
“We know the community has watched from the foreshore with interest as this new structure has appeared in the bay, providing a free masterclass in maritime engineering.
“Back in winter, the first piles were installed, providing a first look at the pier’s new footprint. Over the months there has been visible progress and the resulting structure is stunning.”
The new alignment means the pier can be better viewed from Pier Street, improving its connection to Altona Village.
The old pier is now removed but some elements will live on in the area as public art and furniture.
There are still some minor details to be completed including seating elements and the reinstatement of the sea wall, expected to be finalised in early 2024.
– Gerald Lynch
