Woodman Point – Western Boat Ramp Replacement
The Woodman Point Recreational Boating Precinct includes the busiest public boat launching facility south of Perth. There are eight lanes for boat launching with catwalk jetties, a floating universal access pontoon and parking facilities.
Four of the boat ramp lanes and two fixed catwalk jetties, located on the western side of the boating facility, are the oldest at the facility.
Two of the four lanes to be replaced were built in 1981 and an upgrade in 1985 saw two additional concrete ramps built.
Project background
To ensure continued safe launching facilities for the public at Woodman Point, four lanes and two catwalks will be replaced.
The oldest section of the ramp is now more than 44 years old and beyond its design life of 40 years. An inspection of the Western boat Ramp was conducted in December 2022 and the overall condition was classed as poor. Both the launch ramps and the fixed catwalk jetties are no longer fit for purpose, and don’t meet the DTMI guidelines for this type of structure. They are in need of significant upgrades and both the boat ramp lanes, and the catwalk jetties will be replaced.
Project timeline
2025
- Tender evaluation and contract award
2026
- Commence design
- Commence works
- Project completion
Project status
A tender process is underway to award a design and construction contract for the project.
