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Port of Sale Impresses JudgesThe stunning first stage of the Port of Sale development has met with a positive reaction from adjudicators during judging for the 2005 Victorian Engineering Excellence Awards of the Institute of Engineers Australia. By Wellington Shire Council - 11th August 2005 - Back to News The six judges, led by Associate professor Dr Kerry J. McManus AM, appeared to be very impressed with the Port during their two and a half hour visit last week.
It is one of five projects being judged in the category of Engineering for Urban Regional Infrastructure (up to $10 million) for the awards.
Wellington Mayor Peter Gault said: "This first stage of the Port of Sale, which was opened by the Treasurer and Minister for State and Regional Development John Brumby in late 2004, is considered to be an excellent piece of engineering.
"Overall, this project has been an outstanding success in contemporary design, high quality construction works and development of landscape in an historically significant environment.
"I am sure it will be up there with the best of them when the winner is announced at the gala presentation night at the Crown Casino on October 13.
The $2.5 million stage 1 includes:
- 130 metres of new timber boardwalks and 500 metres of concrete paths to open up accessibility to the port area
- upgrade to the existing wharf, with connection to the boardwalks and pathways
- new floating pontoon and two fishing platform jetties
- dredging of the Port to improve water circulation and to increase access for water craft
- underground power provision into the precinct
- street lighting designed to add to the night-time ambience and safety of the precinct
- new picnic facilities, toilet block and barbecue area
- landscaping improvements with additional garden beds and trees, providing a contrast between the natural products used in the construction and the natural environment
- modified and resealed entry roads to the Port, along with upgraded car parking facilities, to improve access and visibility from the highway, provide direct access to visitor facilities and create maximum visual contact with the site from access roads and car parks.
Cr Gault says the Port of Sale is a significant historic and environmental asset in the centre of Sale and it has now become a major community and visitor destination for a range of leisure and tourism activities.
A Port of Sale brand has been developed to help market the precinct and is displayed on nearby signage and flags lining the port area, providing a colourful and exciting entry to the precinct.
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
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