Fishing Victoria Forum

A NEW ALTONA PIER IS ONE STEP CLOSER

Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Work on the new Altona Pier will soon get underway with a Victorian company appointed as the lead construction partner after a competitive tender process.

Simpson Construction Co. will build the new pier, which was designed with community input and funded as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $24 million piers and jetties economic stimulus package.

Work will be scheduled to begin after the busy summer period to minimize disruptions to local businesses.

Removing the existing pier is one of the first tasks. New steel piles and concrete crossheads will form the substructure with the new pier also featuring an accessible low landing, circular seating areas and offering excellent fishing opportunities.

The new pier will be easily accessible from Altona’s foreshore . It will include a 4.2-metre-wide deck constructed from timber, the community’s preferred material.

A branching pier head will stretch 300 metres into Port Philip Bay, providing great access to nearby artificial reefs for fishers and divers. The pier head will provide an enjoyable place for people to walk and enjoy the views across the bay towards Melbourne’s skyline.

The new design incorporates features that recognise the historic importance of the pier in Altona, including aligning the pier with Pier Street and reusing weathered timber from the existing pier in the new pier.

The Labor Government is investing in rebuilds and critical works at piers and jetties across the state, including at Williamstown, St Leonards, Flinders, Mornington, Rye, St Kilda, Hampton, Warneet, Flinders and Dromana,

For more information, to view the designs or to sign up to project updates, visit www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects

Quotes attributable to Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne

“The community has been involved in this project from the outset and it’s great to see that vision reflected in the new pier.

“The Altona Pier redevelopment will provide a better and safer destination for anglers, swimmers, and people who simply want to take a stroll.”

Media contact: Kate Shuttleworth 0447 418 726 | kate.shuttleworth@minstaff.vic.gov.au

Finally...
Not yet, but at least the ball is starting to roll.
Was my favourite pier to fish.

Ventured out to this pier back in Nov 2021 after a quick pit stop at Kmart to grab the bare essentials ($56), only to find it closed. Not a good start to my return after around 30 years not owning a rod. So off down the highway to St. Leonards only to return with a smallish calamari kindly donated by a fellow angler as he didn’t have a storage facilities. Look very much forward to the re-opening which looks great on paper and from what I’ve read, will have better access to some already proven productive fishing grounds.

News
Wohoo, the construction on the new Altona Pier is commencing this week, with offshore piling taking place via barge, and on-ground construction underway over the coming months. This means big improvements and new great features are on their way. A brand-new pier that's not only safer but also more accessible for everyone in our community. A new pier for all of us to gather and enjoy, with a stunning hardwood timber deck that'll make you want to walk up and down all the time! With handrails, seating, and lighting.

You will notice some changes happening around this area. Please follow the signage that will guide you through the construction zone. They've set up a works compound on the Esplanade, right between Pier St and Bent St. There will be traffic detours for vehicles and access pathways for both cyclists and pedestrians. Construction will take place from the foreshore. There will also be piling occurring from barges out on the water over the coming months.

It looks so beautiful, isn't it? We can't wait until the new pier will be ready, which is set by late 2023. We try to keep you updated as much as possible, but you can always subscribe for updates on parks.vic.gov.au/projects.
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Wooooohooooo!
That’s awesome news
I used to fish a lot off that pier as well.
The new one looks great.
Cheers

Looks like it will be a great pier. Expect you may have to pay to park near the pier to go fishing, with parking meters now installed. Not sure if they’re at the pier, but they are at the beach ramp to the east of the pier.