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IntroductionWelcome to the Friends of Rapid Bay Jetty web site. This web site is intended to provide the latest information for those interested in the future of one of our State's treasures. Jetty StatusLast updated: 27/05/2008 The jetty is presently closed from the 120M mark onwards. Click
here for a plan of the jetty (43KB), which shows the location of the security
fence. Internet Explorer users, click on the 'expander' button Access for divers is from the shore, with a 300M surface swim (be careful of the slippery rocks upon entry at the start of the jetty), or via boat. Whichever method you choose, you will not be disappointed with the diving! Just check the gallery! The camping ground is presently open, and is a great place to unwind, without breaking the bank! Quick Update25-May-2008: The Sunday Mail has printed an article in relation to the State Govt. News Release (below). The article is available for download here (PDF 1450KB, broadband) or here (PDF, 106KB, dial-up). The Friends of Rapid Bay Jetty still hope that the new jetty will be open in time for Christmas 2008, but are of the understanding that the weather conditions may delay the completion date beyond Christmas 2008. Shore (pedestrian) access to the original jetty will be maintained whilst the new jetty is being constructed. 25-May-2008: The Minister for Transport, Infrastructure & Energy, Hon Patrick Conlon has issued a News Release "Contract Awarded for Rapid Bay Jetty". It may be downloaded here (PDF, 73KB). 13-Dec-2007: The latest update from FRBJ is available here (18KB). . 15-Dec-2007: The Advertiser 'Watch' has printed a further follow-up article, available here (140KB). 02-Dec-2007: The Department of Transport, Energy & Infrastructure has issued a press release, which is available here (26KB). 02-Nov-2007: Test piling for the new jetty at Rapid Bay has commenced. Seven Nightly News covered the story, with the video footage to be available here soon. ...to do - more press articles and television coverage to be inserted here. 04-Jun-2007: A follow-up article has appeared in The Advertiser 'Watch', and is available here (172KB) (hi-res version available here (902KB)). It should be noted that our original (quoted) statement concerning meeting with stakeholders included SARFAC (South Australian Recreational Fishing Advisory Council). 31-May-2007: The Rapid Bay jetty project has been referred to the Federal Environment Department for comment - Follow this link for details. General Update: The FRBJ are quite pleased with the progress. We (FRBJ) along with the other stakeholders SDFSA (Scuba Diver's Federation S.A.) and SARFAC (South Australian Recreational Fishing Advisory Council) have met with DTEI Infrastructure Division to review plans, and provide input. They have done a great job of taking our feedback on board, and 'keeping us in the loop'. The completion date target is end of 2008 (with construction beginning in the 1st half of 2008). Whilst it would have been great to have it ready for Christmas 2007,there is a process to be followed, and that takes time for a project of this size. 31-Mar-2007: The tender documents for the construction of the new jetty were released today, as per this advertisement in the Weekend Australian. All of the tender documents are also available from our
site: On some browsers, the end of the filenames are truncated,
but when you move the mouse over the names, they appear in full at the bottom of
the browser window. The documents of greatest interest (we think) are the design scope document and page 10 of the preliminary design report which shows the layout of the new jetty in relation to the original one. 08-Sep-2006: Fantastic News re Rapid Bay Jetty. Government News Release, available here (78KB). 03-Aug-2006: The Victor Times have printed an article which may be found on-line here. 27-Jun-2006: The Friends of Rapid Bay Jetty and other stakeholders have met with representatives from the Office of Major Projects and Infrastructure on Tuesday evening. At this meeting the parties discussed a preferred proposal for Rapid Bay which received unanimous support. This proposal will be presented to Government for consideration.
BackgroundRapid Bay Jetty is located on the Fleurieu Peninsula, approximately 100 KM south of Adelaide. It was built in 1940 as part of the limestone and dolomite mine located nearby. It is 488 metres long (running north-south), with a 200 metre long section at the end (running east-west), forming a 'T'. The jetty was last used commercially in 1990, and has fallen into a state of disrepair. The jetty was closed just before Christmas, 2004. The future of the jetty is now uncertain. The Rapid Bay Jetty is used by many anglers and divers. It provides deeper water fishing and is rated as one of the top 10 jetty dives in Australia. See the impact section for more information on the impacts of losing and benefits of keeping the jetty. Our MissionThe Rapid Bay Jetty may be demolished! We are working with Yankalilla Council and State Government, to formulate a plan securing the future of the jetty for present and future generations to enjoy. Our Group Statement, which states our group's objectives may be found here. Organisation ProfileWe are a non-profit group of volunteers, working to ensure the positive future of the Rapid Bay Jetty.
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that appears when your mouse pointer is on top of the plan. There is still good fishing to be had up to the security fence line.
Fisher-people have been seen beyond the security fence, but the Friends of Rapid
Bay Jetty do not condone ignoring Government notices. Transport SA closed the
section of the jetty beyond the security fence because as per the