Wyndham Harbour Marina progresses

When finished, Wyndham Harbour Marina will be the largest marina
in Victoria with 1000 wet berths, dry boat storage for more than 350
boats, state-of-the-art facilities and refuelling dock.

The construction of the $440 million residential and marina development located in Werribee South, Victoria, is in full swing with piles now in place and pontoons being installed this week.  That means Stage One of Wyndham Harbour Marina is close to completion.

Significant infrastructure works have been undertaken since construction commenced on the Marina in 2011. The concrete piles were installed by Bellingham Marine and the pontoons (a complex system of styrene rafts encased in concrete to float on the water) will be added over the next six weeks.

This will allow Wyndham Harbour Marina to become a ‘floating marina’ that moves with the tide. Wyndham Harbour Marina Manager Karen Wyatt says there are tangible benefits to this type of structure. Of course, boaters know this only too well.

"A floating marina uses far less piles than a fixed marina and allows for good water flow, creating a wonderful breeding ground for fish, and attracting marine animals and plant growth," Wyatt enthuses.

"Floating marinas also rise and fall with the water level, which means the difference in elevation between a boat’s deck and the dock remains constant, making it easy for people to board and disembark."

Breakwaters, dredging, land reclamation (to provide parking at the marina) and services infrastructure (including electricity, water, sewer and Wi-Fi) have been completed, with only the berth installation and services connection remaining to be completed. These works will facilitate a fully integrated marina, creating a safe harbour for recreational craft.

Up until now, there has been no safe place between Geelong and Williamstown for boating enthusiasts to dock their boats when seeking protection from volatile weather conditions. Wyndham Harbour will provide this protection for Melbourne’s West. For more information, please visit wyndhamharbour.com.au.