GEELONG council has committed $5 million to the Yarra Street Pier Project, saying the development is a key funding priority for the Victorian city. The proposed Yarra Street Pier will measure 260 metres long and will build on the existing facilities of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, enabling large cruise...
GEELONG council has committed $5 million
to the Yarra Street Pier Project, saying the
development is a key funding priority for the
Victorian city.
The proposed Yarra Street Pier will measure
260 metres long and will build on the existing
facilities of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club,
enabling large cruise ships to berth at a central
point on the foreshore, rather than the current
practice whereby ships utilise swing mooring
and tender guests ashore.
According to the plans, the pier will include
wave protection, additional marina berths and
public berths, and will be facilitated via the
dredging of an approach channel and swing basin.
The development will also be assisted by
$2.5m pledged by the Royal Geelong Yacht
Club, and is subject to securing the full $33.2m
funding, for which Geelong City is now looking
to State and Federal Governments.
If the project goes ahead, it is expected that
the Pier will boost cruise visits to Geelong to
25 per annum by 2025.
