Normanville Jetty Repairs Completed Ahead of Summer Holidays

The District Council of Yankalilla is delighted to announce that repairs to the storm-damaged Normanville Jetty are now complete. The jetty has reopened to the community on schedule and just in time for the school holidays and summer season.

The project, funded predominantly by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) under the terms of Council’s lease agreement, involved the careful reconstruction of sections lost during the severe coastal storms earlier this year. Council’s lease contribution has been fully covered by insurance.

Southern Marine Resources, the specialist contractor engaged by Council, has completed the works to a high standard, restoring safe public access and preserving the jetty’s long-term structural integrity.

Mayor Darryl Houston said the reopening will be warmly welcomed across the district.

“Our jetty is an iconic part of Normanville’s foreshore, much loved by locals and visitors alike,” Mayor Houston said.

“To have it repaired and reopened in time for the school holidays is a fantastic outcome. This community has been incredibly patient and I want to thank everyone for their understanding as we worked through what has been a complex and highly specialised repair process.”

Chief Executive Officer Nathan Cunningham acknowledged the effort involved in progressing the project from storm damage assessments through to completion.

“These storms caused widespread coastal damage across the state and only a small number of jetties have been able to progress to full repair this quickly,” CEO Nathan Cunningham said.

“Our staff have worked closely with DIT, engineers and contractors to ensure the jetty could be restored safely and efficiently. We are very pleased to see it reopen for the community ahead of summer.”

Council continues to progress storm recovery works at other affected coastal sites, including insurance assessments for the Normanville foreshore ramps, temporary protection for the Surf Life Saving Club retaining wall and evaluation of the stairs at Myponga Beach. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

Image: CEO Nathan Cunningham, Shaun Willamson (Southern Marine Resources Operations Manager) and Mayor Darryl Houston.