The state government has released the Williamstown Local Port Area Plan, which will provide direction on the future of the precinct’s five piers and jetties.
As the relevant local port manager Parks Victoria led the project which was developed to understand the use and function of the port facilities.
Late last year, stakeholders and key users gave feedback on the current facilities and future activities they’d like to see at Williamstown that informed the final plan.
The state government said proposed outcomes include the already funded vital repairs to Workshops Pier to improve commercial vessel berthing at Seaworks.
As well as additional improvements to harbour safety, access and function will be achieved through proposed plans to streamline future dredging in the precinct and upgrade Boyd Street Pier for berthing of commercial vessels and emergency response services.
Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said work on the Williamstown plan has been completed following extensive community feedback.
“Developing local port area plans for these popular waterside destinations helps safeguard maritime heritage, tourism potential, and direct future investment where it’s needed most,” she said.
“Consulting with community and stakeholders was essential so we could deliver a tailored local port area plan and ensure these valuable precincts serve our businesses and communities’ changing needs in the future.”
The Williamstown Local Port Area Plan can be viewed at www.engage.vic.gov.au
