Port’s fishing jetty nears completion

Final work is being completed at new public fishing wharf between Carey’s Bay and the Port Chalmers container terminal. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

The $1million jetty at Boiler Point will be accessible by the end of the month and a formal public opening will be held at a later date.

Port Otago infrastructure assets manager Jon Visser said the jetty had passed welding inspections, meaning the majority of the work was complete.

The four sections of the jetty had been lifted into place in the past two weeks.

Port Otago was putting down timber decking and installing handrails, Mr Visser said.

He said further work undertaken on the jetty included installation of public amenities such as lighting, seating and a life preserver, to help people fish from the jetty safely.

"We will also be improving the Boiler Point access track."