Yorke Peninsula’s jetties have received a funding boost, with the State Government and Yorke Peninsula Council agreeing to increase investment in repair works at Ardrossan and Edithburgh.
The new agreement comes as restoration works continue on the Ardrossan Jetty, which has been closed for almost a year, with construction expected to be completed in July.
Under the revised arrangement, the State Government will contribute a larger share of funding towards the projects through the SA Jetties Renewal Program, recognising the significant number of jetties managed by Yorke Peninsula Council.
Yorke Peninsula Council is responsible for 11 jetties — more than a third of South Australia’s 31 council-managed jetties — placing additional pressure on council budgets when major repairs are required.
Once works are completed at Ardrossan, crews will move on to the Edithburgh Jetty, while separate works are also planned for the Port Vincent Fisherman’s Jetty.
State Minister Joe Szakacs said the Government recognised the financial burden faced by councils responsible for maintaining these important community assets.
“Currently, 31 of the state’s 75 jetties are managed by local government, with Yorke Peninsula Council alone responsible for 11 of them,” he said.
“We have acknowledged the financial pressure this has put on the Council, and we are working shoulder to shoulder to ensure these jetties remain safe and open for years to come.”
Council CEO Andrew Cameron said the repairs would deliver long-term benefits for both locals and visitors.
“These jetties are more than just infrastructure, they are valued community spaces, tourism drawcards and important parts of the Yorke Peninsula lifestyle and identity,” he said.
