The jetty is set to undergo major refurbishments from next week.   Picture: Trevor Veale
by Jasmine Minhas

The historic jetty is set to undergo major repairs and refurbishments beginning from next week.

The works, which will begin on April 17, are expected to take six months to complete but it is expected they will be finished by the summer holidays.

Mick Raby, the council’s Director Sustainable Infrastructure, said the jetty will receive some much-needed TLC as it suffers from the daily effects of sun, sea and surf.

“We undertake regular maintenance of the structure, but this time we’re replacing major girders and piles, as well as parts of the main deck, so it’s going to be a pretty big facelift.”

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