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Subject to field surveys and engineering studies (yet to be completed) the proposal would create an open-pile construction pier extending northwards from the shoreline for approximately 200m and a breakwater extending north-east (parallel with the shoreline) for approximately 550m.
A maximum of 500 boat pens would be provided, using piled “finger jetties” and floating pontoons similar to those used at the award winning Mandurah Ocean Marina.
The pier will provide public access to the boat pens and breakwater and will accommodate a retail precinct of approximately 4,000m², charter boat access and refuelling and public use refuelling and sullage facilities.
The breakwater will protect the marina from storm activity associated with north-westerly winds and the passage of winter cold fronts. The breakwater will also provide a public fishing platform.
The location itself and the open-pile pier and boat pen components of the marina design optimise natural flushing of the marina water and minimise impediment to natural coastal process.
There is no provision for boat maintenance or hardstand associated with this proposal; such services are provided at both Fremantle and Jervis bay. |
