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Option 3 for a redeveloped Altona Pier comprises a new angled pier head with shade and seating. (Supplied)
$10m pier rebuild By Goya Dmytryshchack Altona Pier will undergo a $10 million redevelopment and locals are being asked to provide their input on the new design. hree options for the new pier are: • Replacing the pier to a similar layout and length; • A new T-shaped pier head, providing more space for recreational activities such as ishing; and • A new angled pier head (45 degrees) with shade and seating. Altona Pier was built in 1888 and was originally 149 metres longer, extending nearly 400 metres into Altona Bay. Its longer length was designed for its original purpose to transport potential land buyers by
steamship and later to transport people to and from the city. Signiicant repair works were carried out in the 1950s, but the government says the current structure is nearing the end of its functional life. Williamstown MP and Ports and Freight Minister Melissa Horne yesterday announced the redevelopment as part of a $24 million investment into the government’s Better Piers and Waterside Facilities program. “his work will create jobs for local workers, provide an economic injection to regional areas and see a long-term boost for the ishing, aquaculture and tourism industries as we rebuild from the coronavirus pandemic,” Ms Horne said. “his work will replace old infrastructure
with newer and safer facilities so they can be enjoyed for generations to come. “We understand how important these piers are to their local communities so it’s vital for us to address the needs of residents and pier users.” People can ill out an online survey until August 19. Two online community information sessions will be held on August 4 and 5. Under the government’s program, Portarlington Pier will also undergo a $9.6 million redevelopment and repairs and safety upgrades will be carried out at several other piers including Middle Brighton, Queensclif South and Rye. For more information on Altona Pier options and to view the designs, visit https://engage.vic. gov.au/altona-pier-design-options
People face ines of $200 for failing to have their face covered while in public under strict new rules in force from hursday to stem the second wave of coronavirus rippling across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs. he new order on masks comes ater COVID-19 cases in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay soared to 160 yesterday, as neighbouring Brimbank topped 289 and Wyndham became the country’s most infected area with more than 370 cases. Maribyrnong had 95 active cases out of a total 161 as of Tuesday, while Hobsons Bay had 65 active out of a total 113. Victoria has now recorded more than 6200 coronavirus cases and 42 deaths, prompting the state government to extend the state of emergency until at least August 16 and to retain strict stage three stay-at-home restrictions. Inner-west cases linked to key outbreaks include 60 cases linked to Tottenham meat processor Somerville Retail Services, 38 linked to Brooklyn meat processor JBS and 13 linked to Goodman Fielder Pampas in West Footscray. Sacca’s Fine Foods at Altona Gate shopping centre in Altona North remains closed and management is urging customers who shopped there from July 8-12 to get tested if they feel unwell. An infected employee last worked at the fruit and vegetable market and continental deli on Sunday, July 12 and had been asymptomatic. An Altona Meadows nursing home has stopped using agency staf ater conirming a new case of COVID-19. One worker at Benetas St George’s residential aged care had tested positive ater last working there while asymptomatic on July 3. A total of 287 tests were carried out on residents, employees and contractors and all came back negative. However, an agency worker who attended the home last Friday was subsequently conirmed to have COVID-19. Goya Dmytryshchak and Benjamin Millar
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