- $18.7 million in 2024-25 State Budget to replace Barrack
Street Jetty One
- Infrastructure upgrade to support tourism and charter
operators
- Four-year project to enhance safety and inject new energy to
Barrack Square
- Cook Labor Government also confirms $2m feasibility study
for ferry service expansion
The
Cook Labor Government will deliver an $18.7 million revamp of jetty
infrastructure at one of Perth's most iconic waterfront precincts, supporting
improvements to tourism and charter operations on the Swan River.
Barrack
Square and its jetties form one of Perth's busiest waterfront tourism locations,
neighbouring Elizabeth Quay and the Bell Tower.
Jetty
One has been in service for more than 50 years, nearly double its original
30-year design life, with the Department of Transport undertaking remediation
works in recent years due to degraded wood piling.
Replacement
of the jetty will breathe new life into the Barrack Square precinct, with use
of Jetty One having been limited in recent years.
The
project also includes replacement of a section of substructure supporting the
Old Perth Port Building.
The
upgrade of the jetty will be funded out of the Perth Parking Management
Account, supporting the expansion of tourism businesses and operators in the
area.
The
project is one of several State Labor Government projects to activate the Swan
River around Perth, including:
- the iconic Causeway pedestrian
bridges project, currently under construction;
- the WACA redevelopment,
currently under construction;
- the Aboriginal
Cultural Centre, currently in its planning phase, and;
- the revamp of the
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
A
tender process for the design and construction of the new jetty is expected to
commence later this year, with construction set to begin in 2025-26.
The planned
upgrade to Jetty One comes as the Cook Government announces the next phase in
its plans for an expanded ferry service on the Swan River.
A $2
million feasibility investigation will be funded in the upcoming State Budget, allowing
the Public Transport Authority to undertake detailed analysis of an expansion
to ferry services.
These
feasibility investigations will include assessments of the best locations for
new ferry terminals, potential designs for new ferries, terminals and berths,
geotechnical and civil engineering analysis, and dredging assessments.
Comments attributed to Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Barrack Square is an iconic location in our city, but some of the jetty
infrastructure is in dire need of replacement.
"We've undertaken remediation works in recent years, but this investment
will completely replace Jetty One - returning it to its original state and
reopening its use for tourism operators.
"Our Government is committed to maximising the use of our waterways,
which is why funding is being allocated in the upcoming State Budget for the
next phase of planning for a ferry expansion.
"We will be allocating $2m for the Public Transport Authority to undertake
feasibility investigations into the most appropriate locations for potential
terminals - as well as design work and geotechnical and civil engineering
analysis."
Comments attributed to Minister Assisting the Transport Minister David
Michael:
"This is an exciting project that will see critical jetty infrastructure
renewed and add vibrancy to an historic and culturally sensitive part of the
Perth waterfront.
"The project is in its very early stages, and the Department of Transport
recently commenced consultation with the Traditional Owners of the area as part
of the heritage approvals process.
"Collaboration
with stakeholders will be an important part of the delivery of this important
renewal project which will have many benefits for on-water operations at
Barrack Square."
