Mornington Pier was first built in the 1850's, providing a safe berth for steamships carrying holiday makers from Melbourne. It was was also a …
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The view of Mornington Pier from near the Esplanade, February 2013 (Photo: James Cordwell)
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Mornington Pier, February 2013 (Photo: James Cordwell)
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Fishing from Mornington Pier
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- Access to the outer section of Mornington Pier is currently closed due to safety concerns.
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Mornington Pier was first built in the 1850's, providing a safe berth for steamships carrying holiday makers from Melbourne. It was was also a busy departure point for vessels carrying produce to the Melbourne markets before rail arrived in the early 1890's.
Today the pier is a popular destination for a range of recreational activities including sightseeing, fishing and scuba diving.
Closure of outer section
The outer section of Mornington Pier is currently closed to all access (including swimming, diving and boating) due to public safety. Recent inspections identified that the outer sections has deteriorated much faster than expected, with over 20 per cent of support piles failing under the water surface.
In October 2011 Parks Victoria completed the replacement of the middle section of the pier, the first stage of a longer term plan to completely rebuild Mornington Pier. The new middle section has been built to withstand storms and large waves notorious at Schnapper Point and is designed to last for at least 50 years.
Plans are underway for the future stages of the pier redevelopment which will include replacing the outer section and installation of wave screens.
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