Tumby Bay Jetty Update
This past weekend saw significant publicity on the issue of jetty repairs across our entire state and our community jetty certainly received its fair share of media attention.
It’s important for all Tumby Bay residents and visitors to note that SafeWork SA completed its assessment of our jetty in July 2023 and issued an official closure until further notice. This effectively means that it’s a police matter and SAPOL can act against anyone who contravenes the closure notice. We all want our jetty back and Council is working closely with the State Government on a sustainable solution. In the meantime, let’s all put safety first, respect law and order and let this process take its course.
Last Tuesday evening at our Council meeting, attended by local residents, costs to rebuild/refurbish our jetty were tabled (refer to Tumby Bay Jetty Options Investigations Presentation and Inspection Report below) along with preliminary estimates for works to combat long-term coastal erosion. These costs are significant, but we remain hopeful that the situation can be remedied.
- Tumby Bay Jetty Options Investigations - Presentation (this should be read in conjunction with the Inspection Report)
- Tumby Bay Jetty WSCAM Assessment Inspection Report, 6 February 2024
The article in the Sunday Mail on the weekend, which included the results of the outcome of the Value of Jetties report, echoed what we all know to be true, i.e. that our community jetty, like many others, is a valuable social and economic asset for the State and a fair, workable and speedy solution must be sought that works for all stakeholders. For our community, that includes managing current and future financial commitments within the capacity of the ratepayer base.
The deterioration of our jetty is a legacy issue but elected members and staff remain committed to doing everything in our power to deliver a solution to this complex issue that means so much to us all as citizens of Tumby Bay.
Members of the public are most welcome to attend council meetings on this matter and we will continue to keep you informed.
Mayor Geoff Churchett