![]() ![]() The Victorian Government's $50 million commitment to the St Kilda Pier rebuild is the biggest construction project for any pier asset in Victoria's history breathing new life into the iconic bayside destination.Ī robust consultation and planning design process over the last three years has arrived at a stunning curved structure providing improved access and facilities for commercial and recreational users, greater protection for the Little Penguin colony and sustained economic benefits for Victoria. Today, the highly anticipated St Kilda Pier redevelopment is a step closer with the release of construction ready detailed designs. Revitalisation plans for the iconic St Kilda Pier build momentum. With works starting this week, the anticipated timeframe to build the new pier is approximately 18 to 24 months, subject to weather or technical issues. Jutting out into the bay to the south of the existing pier, the layout of the new main pier section and low landing are prominent following significant work over the past months installing piles, concrete headstocks and concrete deck panels.ģ March 2022 - Works underway media releaseĪfter years in planning, the iconic St Kilda Pier redevelopment has entered the much-anticipated construction phase. The new St Kilda Pier is really starting to take shape with the new alignment now clearly visible. The existing breakwater rock shelter is being retained and piles for the new penguin viewing platform are now in place. The new pier is becoming more visible each month, with new steel piles in place, and the installation of new timber decking well underway. Watch a video filmed in September 2023 here. ![]() Work has progressed well over winter and involved demolishing the outer section of the old pier to allow the outer headstocks and decking structure of the new pier to be built. The outline of the 450m new pier is now in place and clearly visible to visitors to the area.
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