The New Altona Pier Was built in the second half of 2023 to replace the old pier which had reached the end of its safe and practical time .
The new pier was unofficially opened 22 December 2023 @ 12.46 pm .
I was fortunate to have been one of the first to walk on the pier and to be very first to walk the entire length of it .
The new Altona Pier is now open for the community to visit and enjoy.
Stretching more than 300 metres into Port Phillip, the pier is the perfect summer destination for the community and visitors to enjoy.
It’s safer and more accessible with ample space for walking, fishing and boating.
The project
Altona Pier, on Bunurong Sea Country, has been redeveloped as part of the Victorian Government’s construction blitz to create new jobs across Victoria and ensure the pier remains an accessible and safe place for locals and visitors to enjoy.
The new pier provides improved recreational space for more people to enjoy.
Its modern y-shaped head providing large functional community space, as well as better access for people fishing and walking at Altona Beach, is sure to be the envy of pier lovers.
The detailed design for the new pier draws on key features from the community-preferred concept design and schematic designs including:
A modern look, y-shaped pier head which aligns with Pier Street, providing a connection to the historical elements of the pier’s heritage.
A timber pier deck
Lighting to ensure safe pedestrian access
An accessible lower landing providing connection to the water for swimming and recreational boating
A pier head junction which provides space for emergency vehicles to turn safely.
Space for fishing, boating and pedestrians.
Parks Victoria
To log this Geocache ….
Take a photo of yourself or your GPSr or something showing your caching team name with the large round seat in the image at the end of the pier and attach it to your log .
Your face doesn’t need to be in the image .
A hand written caching name is acceptable.
Virtual Rewards 4.0 - 2024-2025
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