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The landing pads for the Raymond Island Ferry are deteriorating and need replacing. The structures are made of timber sleepers covered in bitumen and the timbers are reaching end of life. Council has engaged a design consultant to perform investigations and develop detail design for future construction of safe and reliable structures.
Objective and scope
This project will see the redesign and replacement of both ferry landings (Paynesville and Raymond Island) in order to safely support the ferry ramps when they lower to load and unload vehicles and passengers, and to prevent the collapse of the landings.
The construction of the upgrades is expected to occur during the next ferry slipping in October 2027 to minimise the impact on Raymond Island residents and visitors.
Community engagement
Council will keep community informed throughout the delivery of this project. Updates will be provided in the tab below and a newsletter distributed to those who sign up to follow this project on YourSay.
Council will provide plenty of notice to community advising changes to the Ferry service to undertake these works, which are likely to occur during the next ferry slipping in October 2027 following the development of detailed design.
Funding
This project is funded by East Gippsland Shire Council.
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The landing pads for the Raymond Island Ferry are deteriorating and need replacing. The structures are made of timber sleepers covered in bitumen and the timbers are reaching end of life. Council has engaged a design consultant to perform investigations and develop detail design for future construction of safe and reliable structures.
Objective and scope
This project will see the redesign and replacement of both ferry landings (Paynesville and Raymond Island) in order to safely support the ferry ramps when they lower to load and unload vehicles and passengers, and to prevent the collapse of the landings.
The construction of the upgrades is expected to occur during the next ferry slipping in October 2027 to minimise the impact on Raymond Island residents and visitors.
Community engagement
Council will keep community informed throughout the delivery of this project. Updates will be provided in the tab below and a newsletter distributed to those who sign up to follow this project on YourSay.
Council will provide plenty of notice to community advising changes to the Ferry service to undertake these works, which are likely to occur during the next ferry slipping in October 2027 following the development of detailed design.
Funding
This project is funded by East Gippsland Shire Council.
Project updates will be provided on YourSay in the tab below. Please choose to follow this project on Your Say to receive important information regarding this project directly to your inbox.
Should you wish to search for other projects in your town, simply type the town name in the search bar.
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Project Update
Our Planning and Design team has continued to progress the Raymond Island Ferry Landings Replacement Project.
During the design phase, a number of technical and site-specific considerations were identified. These require further investigation to ensure the final design is safe, practical and able to meet the long-term needs of the community
To support this work, we have engaged specialist maritime engineering consultants, AW Maritime, to undertake the detailed design of the ferry landings.
Our team is working closely with AW Maritime and relevant stakeholders to finalise a detailed design that meets operational requirements, enhances safety and reliability, and provides a long-term solution for the Raymond Island community.
We appreciate the community's patience as we work through this important stage of the project. Further updates will be provided as the detailed design progresses and future works are planned.
Project Update
Our Planning and Design team has continued to progress the Raymond Island Ferry Landings Replacement Project.
During the design phase, a number of technical and site-specific considerations were identified. These require further investigation to ensure the final design is safe, practical and able to meet the long-term needs of the community
To support this work, we have engaged specialist maritime engineering consultants, AW Maritime, to undertake the detailed design of the ferry landings.
Our team is working closely with AW Maritime and relevant stakeholders to finalise a detailed design that meets operational requirements, enhances safety and reliability, and provides a long-term solution for the Raymond Island community.
We appreciate the community's patience as we work through this important stage of the project. Further updates will be provided as the detailed design progresses and future works are planned.
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Our Planning and Design team have continued to progress the ferry landing replacement project, working closely with the design consultant, JJ Ryan, to provide a solution that is fit for purpose while ensuring the long-term functionality, safety, and constructability of the ferry landing.
We are currently working through options to plan future works with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and long-term community benefit.
Our Planning and Design team have continued to progress the ferry landing replacement project, working closely with the design consultant, JJ Ryan, to provide a solution that is fit for purpose while ensuring the long-term functionality, safety, and constructability of the ferry landing.
We are currently working through options to plan future works with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and long-term community benefit.
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Council contractors will soon complete additional geotechnical investigations and an ecological assessment to provide better insight to the existing conditions and inform the design for the upgrade of the ferry landings.
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Council contractors will soon complete additional geotechnical investigations and an ecological assessment to provide better insight to the existing conditions and inform the design for the upgrade of the ferry landings.
We welcome your continued interest in this project. Please choose to follow this project on YourSay to receive important information regarding this project directly to your inbox.
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Survey and geotechnical investigations were completed prior to Christmas.
As part of the concept design, the consultant is looking at several options for the type of material that will replace the timber structure.
Completion of concept design is expected by the end of February 2024.
Survey and geotechnical investigations were completed prior to Christmas.
As part of the concept design, the consultant is looking at several options for the type of material that will replace the timber structure.
Completion of concept design is expected by the end of February 2024.
