Normanville Jetty
Normanville Jetty Survey
The Yankalilla Normanville Progress Association are conducting a survey about the Normanville Jetty, to determine what can be done. We have narrowed the options down to 3:
Do nothing to the Jetty and leave it as it is (i.e. no maintenance).
Repair the Jetty with major repairs, followed by ongoing maintenance.
Build a new Jetty of about 150 – 200m long and higher than the current Jetty.
Do Nothing
Do nothing will mean the Jetty will gradually deteriorate over time, eventually becoming completely unusable. Periodically, sections of the Jetty will need to be removed, but they will not be replaced or repaired.
Repair the Jetty
Repairing the Jetty will cost approximately $1 million. This process involves reinforcing each wooden post with steel poles for added strength and installing a new steel skeleton beneath the existing timber. While efforts will be made to preserve the Jetty’s original appearance, some sections will inevitably look new or repaired.
Build a New Jetty
Currently, there is no plan or design for a new Jetty. However, we propose constructing a new Jetty slightly north of the existing one. Our goal is to achieve this without financial contributions from ratepayers (i.e., the District Council of Yankalilla). We will explore all funding options, including support from State and Federal governments, as well as private enterprise funding. More information on the new Jetty can be found below under project costs.
Online Survey
To show your preferred option, please fill in our survey.
Project Costs
We do have an idea on some estimated costs though:
150m long x 4m wide jetty
18m long 510 diameter x 16mm wall piles
600 x 300 concrete headstocks
300THK precast deck panels
Galv handrail full length
No other services (electrical, water etc)
Planning $100,000
Design $500,000
Construction $4,200,000
Mob & Demo $400,000
Contract Management $200,000
Estimate $5,400,000
Contingency – 15% $810,000
TOTAL Estimate $6,210,000
*Estimates provided by Maritime Construction 2024.
Allowance for power and water and a few other features would end up somewhere around $8,000,000 using 2024 numbers.
History of the Normanville Jetty
The history of the Normanville Jetty is quite fascinating. The current jetty is actually the third one built at Normanville. Here’s a brief overview:
First Jetty (1853-1856): The first jetty was constructed between 1853 and 1856 but was unfortunately washed away by a storm in the same year it was completed.
Second Jetty (1856): A second jetty was built later in 1856, close to the site of the present jetty. However, it proved to be unsatisfactory.
Third Jetty (1868): In 1868, a new jetty was constructed and named the “Yankalilla Jetty.” This jetty served as an important port for many years.
Storm Damage (1948): A fierce storm in 1948 caused substantial damage to the jetty. Although repairs were carried out, another storm washed away the centre portion a few years later.
Repairs and Modifications (1974): In 1974, following an ultimatum from the Harbours Board and a petition from the local community, the Yankalilla Council began repairs. The land end portion of the jetty was repaired, and two bays were added to form a short promenade jetty. The seaward end of the jetty was removed.
The Haycock Point (in Carrickalinga) jetty was constructed in April 1923 and was intended to support the local economy by providing a more efficient means of shipping agricultural products and other goods from the Yankalilla area. The jetty was 230 metres long and had a depth of 18 feet at the sea end during low tide. Unfortunately, the site was poorly chosen as it was exposed to wind and a constant sea swell, leading to its eventual demolition.
Normanville Jetty with people fishing and the pontoon in the background