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The Carroll Labor Government is delivering the brandnew St Leonards Pier and has now appointed a contractor to deliver the construction of this communityloved project Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne today announced Simpsons Construction has been appointed as the lead contractor to deliver the new Pier Construction on the new St Leonards Pier will begin in early 2027 and be delivered by the end of the yearThis will mean the current Pier will remain open over the peak summer period for all to enjoy including Sirens Kiosk before major construction startsWorks include the construction of wheelchair accessible fishing locations curved seating that overlooks bay views and a low landing with stairs providing easy access to the waterOnce completed the new pier will provide a modern safe and accessible pier for locals and visitors while supporting a range of recreational activities including walking recreational fishing boating diving and snorkellingDemolition of the existing pier and construction of the new pier will occur concurrently where possible helping accelerate delivery of the project and minimising construction timeSimpsons Construction has built two of Victorias most celebrated and awardwinning piers Altona Pier winner of the Civic Landscape category at the 2024 National Landscape Architecture Awards and St Kilda Pier which most recently claimed the top honour the Victorian Architecture Medal at the 2026 Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Awards The CarrollLabor is investing more than 46 million in critical pier and jetty rebuilds and repairs with the states local ports contributing more than 900 million a year to local and regional economies Quotes attributable to Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne Were getting on with building a new St Leonards Pier with the lead contractor appointed to deliver this important project The rebuild will ensure this muchloved community asset remains a key feature in the local landscape for decades to comeQuote attributable to Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant St Leonards Pier is an iconic part of our community and the announcement of the contractor marks a major milestone in delivering a new pier This project has been shaped by valuable input from the community and will ensure locals and visitors can enjoy this muchloved destination for decades to come
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