Alexandrina Council has announced the contract for the pre-construction phase of the Goolwa Wharf Precinct Revitalisation Project has been awarded to Leed Engineering and Construction.

Chief Executive Officer Nigel Morris says it is an exciting milestone for the project that moves it towards construction.

“The next steps are to work closely with the key stakeholders in this pre-construction phase to develop a staging approach and timetable for the construction phase that allows continuing access by the public, maintains business operations and manages impacts from construction activities. 

“We are also very conscious of the need to activate the space during construction, particularly for the upcoming SA Wooden Boat Festival in April 2023. 

“The event program will be established with the newly formed committee in the coming months in a new format. 

“There is a need to be mindful that some parts of the Precinct will not be available whilst the construction works are underway, however some parts will be made fully accessible and activated to really draw a crowd and welcome visitors to the Goolwa Wharf Precinct. 

“We’re excited about the possibilities the Precinct space can offer even while under construction.” 

Priority essential asset renewal works for the Goolwa Wharf Precinct will be planned and start soon, including the wharf decking re-construction, wharf shed remediation, and Signal Point building roof remediation.

This will enable expansion to a fully revitalised Goolwa Wharf Precinct, if and when additional funding is made available. 

A key component of the 12 week pre-construction phase will be to look at how local companies can get involved in the construction of the works, according to the council. 

On ground works will start later this year once the detailed works program has been established. 

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