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Port Germein Jetty Repairs

Port Germein Jetty - At a Glance

  • Status: DIT Review, Heritage Report Prepared, Final Cositing Completed
  • Current Focus: Storm damage repairs and opening to the public

    • DIT Review, Submitting Development Approval, Preparing for Tender Readiness Phase.

  • Estimated storm damage cost: ~$1.48 million (ex GST)
  • Long-term rehabilitation estimate: ~$9.99 million (ex GST)
  • Next milestone: Finalisation of storm damage design and approvals
View over dark sea, rainbow over end of Port Germein Jetty.
Three young children walking up Port Germein Jetty
View under Port Germein Jetty, rocky ground fading into sand.
Three workers representing Sproutt and Magryn standing in front of barrier mesh.
Port Germein in a deep orange sunset.
Shout out to Mike Vagabond for this dynamic photo of Port Germein Jetty!
View over dark sea, rainbow over end of Port Germein Jetty.
Three young children walking up Port Germein Jetty
View under Port Germein Jetty, rocky ground fading into sand.
Three workers representing Sproutt and Magryn standing in front of barrier mesh.
Port Germein in a deep orange sunset.

Port Germein Jetty Project – Project Overview

The Port Germein Jetty is a significant heritage and tourism asset in the District Council of Mount Remarkable. Following storm events and ongoing wear over time, a staged program of investigation, design and planning is underway to address storm damage repairs and long term general deterioration of the jetty.

The project is being delivered in stages to prioritise urgent storm related repairs while also planning for broader rehabilitation works to extend the life of the jetty.

The Jetty is the property of the State Government of South Australia. The Council has a 25 year management agreement for the jetty which expires next year on the 25 June 2027.

Council will provide updates on major milestones, approvals and construction timing as the project progresses. Updates will be published on this page and through Council communication channels.

Project Scope

The project is divided into two principal work streams:

  1. Storm Damage Repairs

    2. Storm damage works focus on restoring sections of the jetty that were damaged during recent severe weather events. These works are designed to repair the jetty on a like for like basis, targeting damaged decking, structural timber members, kerbs, balustrades and associated elements.

    • Estimated construction cost: approximately $1.5 million (ex GST)
    • Estimate prepared by: Rider Levett Bucknall (April 2026)
    • Purpose: support insurance and funding negotiations and enable construction delivery

  2. General Deterioration Repairs

    3. General deterioration works address the broader, long term condition of the jetty and include replacement of deteriorated timber members and piles, installation of new steel piles where required, and associated structural rehabilitation.

    • Estimated construction cost: approximately $9.99 million (ex GST)
    • Estimate prepared by: Rider Levett Bucknall (April 2026)
    • Purpose: long term planning and funding discussions with State Government

Current Project Status (April 2026)

  • Specialist inspections and assessments are complete.
  • Independent cost estimates for both storm damage and general deterioration have been finalised.
  • Preliminary structural designs for storm damage repairs have been submitted to the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) and are currently under review.
  • The project timeline is a live document and will be updated as the project progresses.

Key Dates and Milestones

2025 – Early 2026

  • Jetty inspection and condition assessment completed.
  • Project initiation and consultant engagements confirmed.
  • Inception and coordination meetings held with Council, consultants and DIT.

February – March 2026

  • Preliminary cost estimates prepared and reviewed.
  • Final preliminary cost reports issued by Rider Levett Bucknall.

February – April 2026

  • Preliminary design for storm damage repairs undertaken.
  • Ongoing liaison with DIT and Council for design review.

April – June 2026 (planned)

  • DIT review of preliminary storm damage designs.
  • Completion of detailed design for storm damage repairs.
  • Detailed cost estimating and finalisation of construction documentation.

Mid–Late 2026 (subject to approvals and funding)

  • Tender readiness for storm damage repairs.
  • Council consideration of tendering and delivery pathway.

Construction (subject to funding and approvals)

  • Storm damage repair works have an indicative on site construction period of approximately two months.
  • General deterioration works remain subject to funding, approvals and future program development.

Next Steps

  • Finalise storm damage designs following DIT review.
  • Confirm funding pathways and approvals.
  • Progress storm damage repairs to construction when approvals are in place.
  • Continue planning and advocacy for funding of broader general deterioration works.

Project Details

Project Management:

Sproutt and District Council of Mount Remarkable

Key Project Partners

  • Civil Engineering & Design: Sproutt (with Magryn & Associates)
  • Cost Estimation / Quantity Surveying: Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB)
  • State Agency Liaison: Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT)
  • Planning/Development Advice: Phillip Brunning and Associates
  • Heritage: Grieve Gillet Architects

Project Enquiries:

Phone 8666 2014 or email postmaster@mtr.sa.gov.au

Funding and Approvals

Storm damage repair works and broader jetty rehabilitation are subject to:

  • Funding outcomes, including insurance and State Government negotiations
  • Design reviews and technical approvals
  • Development and heritage approvals where required

IMPORTANT: Project timeframes and construction dates may change as these processes progress.