The District Council of Yankalilla has announced that repairs to the storm-damaged Normanville jetty are now complete. 

The jetty has reopened to the community on schedule and just in time for the school holidays and summer season.

The project, funded predominantly by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) under the terms of the council’s lease agreement, involved the careful reconstruction of sections lost during the severe coastal storms earlier this year. 

The council’s lease contribution has been fully covered by insurance. It says Southern Marine Resources, the specialist contractor engaged, has completed the works to a high standard, restoring safe public access and preserving the jetty’s long- term structural integrity.

Mayor Darryl Houston says the reopening will be warmly welcomed across the district.

“Our jetty is an iconic part of Normanville’s foreshore, much loved by locals and visitors alike,” he says.

“To have it repaired and reopened in time for the school holidays is a fantastic outcome. This community has been incredibly patient and I want to thank everyone for their understanding

as we worked through what has been a complex and highly specialised repair process.”

Chief Executive Officer Nathan Cunningham has acknowledged the effort involved in progressing the project from storm damage assessments through to completion.

“These storms caused widespread coastal damage across the state and only a small number of jetties have been able to progress to full repair this quickly,” he says.

“Our staff have worked closely with DIT, engineers and contractors to ensure the jetty could be restored safely and efficiently. We are very pleased to see it reopen for the community

ahead of summer.”

The council continues to progress storm recovery works at other affected coastal sites, including insurance assessments for the Normanville foreshore ramps, temporary protection for the Surf Life Saving Club retaining wall and evaluation of the stairs at Myponga Beach.