Work has begun to replace the old, narrow, timber finger jetty at Bandy Creek in Esperance, WA, with a safer, longer, modern, floating jetty providing improved loading and offloading of passengers and better access for all users.

Skippers who launch at Bandy Creek Boat Harbour are being urged to consider using the town ramp as the $373,000 project is undertaken.

Department of Transport (DoT) Maritime Project Delivery Director, Sarah Robinson, said the temporary closure was required to ensure the safety of those working on the project and facility users, and to complete the works more rapidly.

“If possible, skippers should use the town ramp from Wednesday 5 February until completion of the project in March,” Ms Robinson said

“Every effort is being made to limit the duration of the jetty replacement project and minimise disruption for the local boating community. Unfortunately, delays forced the rescheduling of works from October to February.

“The jetty upgrade will deliver a significantly improved facility for users, and we ask for patience and understanding during the work.”

The jetty replacement project is funded through the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme.


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