Royal HaskoningDHV secures Torres Strait project

Royal HaskoningDHV recently won a marine infrastructure revitalization project from the Torres Strait Island Regional Council to restore and modernize multiple jetties across the archipelago.

Royal HaskoningDHV has been commissioned to design and rebuild three jetties across Saibai, Dauan and Boigu Islands. Key modernization features Royal HaskoningDHV will be integrating into the new jetty designs include greater stability, wider access ways to support larger barges, more durable materials such as low slip plastic slats, as well as stairs.

“After conducting an initial condition assessment, it was clear multiple jetties were either completely dilapidated or require significant restoration. As part of the project, the new designs will feature significant upgrades,” said Stuart Bettington, Technical Director and Project Lead at Royal HaskoningDHV.

The Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula area received the most significant investment in marine infrastructure in the last 30 years, with the Australian and Queensland governments investing $80 million in funding towards improved marine infrastructure.

The existing jetties were built with a lifespan of 25 years, but have been in operation for more than three decades. During this time, many have become severely degraded and unsafe due to collisions from vessels, weather, and degradation of materials.

The jetty condition assessment has already been completed, with costing and design currently in development. The project is scheduled to commence in the upcoming dry season in May 2025.