Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour projects

The Department of Transport is upgrading services and amenities at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour to provide a better experience for harbour users and visitors.

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Electrical upgrade

In July 2020, the State Government announced funding for the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour (FFBH) electrical upgrade as part of the $5.5 billion WA Recovery Plan.
Electrical infrastructure at the harbour had not been upgraded since around 1985, leading up to the America’s Cup defence, and needs replacement to support the many and varied activities at the harbour.

The planned upgrade of electrical infrastructure will provide significant benefits, including:

a more reliable and robust electrical supply for tenants;
enhanced operational safety for maintenance crews;
additional capacity to future proof the harbour’s electricity supply; and
enable on-site renewable energy generation.

The Department of Transport (DoT) manages FFBH and is responsible for providing and maintaining the electrical infrastructure. The electrical upgrade will create a safer network with improved capacity powering operations at the harbour for decades to come.

Project status

DoT has undertaken significant planning activities for the project, including:

consultation with key stakeholders, including tenants, on their current and future electrical requirements and ways to limit the impact of the works.
technical engineering surveys and preliminary design work.

Construction activities are anticipated during 2024 with major works taking place over winter to minimise disruption to the public and businesses.

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Example of existing Long and Crawford 11kV switchgear

FFBH electrical upgrade
Example of new 11/22kV High voltage switchgear

FFBH electrical upgrade

Jetty replacement

In 2021, DoT committed to the first stage replacement of Jetty 3 at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour (FFBH) as, as part of its ongoing Maritime Facilities Program.

The jetty has reached the end of its serviceable life and will be replaced with a modern floating pen system to accommodate 45 new modern berths.

Project status

The tender process for the design and construct contract is complete and a $14 million contract to undertake jetty renewal projects at both Hillarys Boat Harbour and FFBH has been awarded to GTS Australia.

Most of the work at FFBH will be completed by mid to late 2023 to limit disruption to current penholders and harbour operations.

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Jetty demolition

Demolition of old jetty and new pile installation October 2022
Location plan

Proposed Jetty 3 replacement

Penholder facility and services upgrade project

The Fremantle Harbours Master Plan identified the need to improve facilities for recreational boating in the southern part of Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.

Work to upgrade Jetty 3 was completed in 2023 along with the essential preparations for the delivery of the first penholder facility and services upgrade.

DoT is now progressing the construction of the penholder facility on the reclaimed site benefitting both penholders and harbour visitors. Find out about boat pens available at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.

Project status

Phase 1

A $6.2 million contract for Phase 1 works was awarded to local company, Advanteering in October 2022.
The Phase 1 works were completed in September 2023, and include:

Land reclamation for the Amenities Building, through extension of the southern land-backed wharf, creating an additional 600 square metres of land (approximately).

Aerial photo of completed land reclamation for the Amenities Buidling

Completed Land Reclamation for the Amenities Buidling – 03/10/2023

Installation of upgraded services along the southern edge of Capo D’Orlando Drive.
Improvements to pedestrian pathways and landscaping, making the southern precinct a more inviting and safer area for the public to access.

Phase 1 - safe pedestrian road crossing and landscaping

Phase 1 safe pedestrian road crossing and landscaping

Phase 1 safe pedestrian footpath and lighting, landscaping

Phase 1 safe pedestrian footpath and lighting, landscaping

Phase 2

Phase 2 will see the construction of a modern penholder facility in a secure area, in line with marina design standards. Penholders can expect access to the new facility by early 2026.

A $2.9 million contract for the Phase 2 works was awarded to local company, Schlager Group Pty Ltd in June 2024. (see link to Minister’s Announcement).

The contract is for the design and construction of the first dedicated penholder facility at the harbour featuring changing facilities, kitchen and laundry facilities, a dedicated covered BBQ area and accessible toilets – including two that will be available to the public.

The work will also see the creation of storage spaces and an area for trolleys and bins, new fencing and CCTV improvements to boost safety.

Works on site will commence in early 2025, after the completion of the design phase.