Hampton Pier Rebuild Project
Project status
May 2025:
- Construction has started on the new Hampton Pier
- Construction contractor Simpson Construction will carry out the works
Project timeline
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The above timeline is subject to weather, material supply and site conditions.
Pictured above: Artist impression of the new Hampton Pier
Access changes
Works will include fixed and mobile marine exclusion zones around the contractor’s vessels.
A construction site compound will also be established on the foreshore. Throughout the works, pedestrian access from the car park to the beach will be maintained.
There will be some changes to water access for the Hampton Sailing Club within the shared marine exclusion zones.
Restrictions will remain in place from May until the project is completed. Subject to weather conditions, the project is on track for completion in mid-late 2025.
There will be no impact to Sandringham Yacht Club users accessing their berths or the water.
Pictured above: Illustration of the marine exclusion zone during construction
The project
This project is being delivered on Bunurong Country
Hampton Pier is located in busy Sandringham Harbour and has reached the end of its service life. Over the recent years, it has been identified as visibly slumping and, following an engineering assessment, was found to be unsafe. Hampton Pier was closed to the public in mid-2020 and demolished 2023.
With funding committed in the 2022-23 State Budget, Parks Victoria is rebuilding the pier.
The new Hampton Pier will be built with a design reflecting community and stakeholder aspirations, which were sought as part of the Sandringham Harbour Local Port Area Plan consultation in 2022.
The new pier will provide a safe and accessible community facility for people to enjoy.
Simpson Construction Company are the appointed contractor for these works.
Pictured above: The entrance to Hampton Pier
The design
- a 24-metre floating pontoon for recreational users of Sandringham Harbour
- timber decking on the pier, keeping with the aesthetic appeal of the previous Hampton Pier
- ladders for tender storage on the pier approach, and a safety ladder on the pontoon.
Project benefits
Visitors
Rebuilding the pier will reinstate Hampton Pier, improving visitors' access to Sandringham Harbour for walking, fishing, and boating.
Community
The improvements delivered through this project will enhance community access for fishing and boating and connection to the water.
Economy
The new pier will support surrounding local businesses by attracting more people to visit Sandringham Harbour's improved facilities.
Project funding
This project is delivered with investment from the Victorian Government.
The pier upgrade is part of the 2022-23 Victorian State Budget, with $18 million invested in local ports assets. Maintaining access to local port assets and making them safe for everyone to enjoy is important.
Environment management
Environmental assessments have been undertaken to inform the delivery of works.
Who are we working with?
- Department of Transport and Planning
- City of Bayside
- Local user and interest groups
Staying updated
Information about this project will be maintained on this page and shared via project e-newsletters.
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Related information
- Sandringham Harbour Local Port Area Plan
- Hampton Pier (place)
- Read the Hampton Pier Rebuild Community Update #1
- Read the Hampton Pier Rebuild Community update #2
- Read the Hampton Pier Rebuild Community Update #3
- Read the Hampton Pier Rebuild Community Update #4
FAQs
How is Parks Victoria working with the community to deliver this project?
A stakeholder reference group (SRG) has been established to ensure local groups are informed about the project. The SRG comprises representatives from local businesses and interest groups, the City of Bayside and the State Government.
Where can people berth while the pier is closed and/or removed?
Short-term public berths are available at Middle Brighton Pier and Black Rock Jetty. Mordialloc Creek also provides boating facilities. Berthing at Hampton Pier has been unavailable following its demolition in October 2023.
Where can people fish while the pier is closed?
Port Phillip offers excellent land-based fishing from nearby piers, including Black Rock Jetty and Middle Brighton Pier. Sandringham Breakwater is also a popular fishing location.
Does the pier closure effect other water-based activities in the area?
The Hampton foreshore remains open to beach users, dog walkers, and other water sports activities such as stand-up paddle boarding.
How much vegetation is planned for removal to facilitate the build?
Parks Victoria has applied for a permit to remove 0.049 hectares of native vegetation.
What vegetation, and from which areas, will be removed to facilitate the project?
The vegetation, which may include trees, shrubs, and grasses, to be removed is located on the landside.
The footprint of the pier construction area has been located and sized to minimise the impacts on foreshore users and foreshore vegetation during construction. Additionally, the construction contractor has developed site management plans to control any further impact.
When will demolition get underway?
Demolition and removal of the old Hampton Pier was undertaken in 2023.
Why does Parks Victoria need to remove the pier before the new one is rebuilt?
The old pier needed to be removed to ensure the area was safely prepared for the rebuild work to commence, ensuring the project was delivered efficiently. Removing the old pier also provided better access to summer’s on-water events and improved public safety for people spending time at Sandringham Harbour.
When will the new Hampton Pier be built?
The new pier is anticipated to be completed by mid-late 2025. This timeline is indicative and subject to weather, procurement processes and industry conditions.
Why did a local port area plan need to be completed before the pier is rebuilt?
The local port area plan is the formal process for stakeholders and community to have their say on the future of this important feature of Sandringham Harbour. The plan is critical for Parks Victoria to understand the changing and growing needs of the community, also to ensure that the future pier design meets the needs of the community and stakeholders, and is resilient to coastal processes and climate change.
How will Parks Victoria ensure the new pier reflects the community and stakeholder aspirations?
In 2022, Parks Victoria developed the Sandringham Harbour Local Port Area Plan with input from stakeholders and the wider community.
The consultation captured feedback on aspirations for the new Hampton Pier, which has been incorporated into planning and designs.
Where can I find out more about the Hampton Pier Rebuild Project?
This project web page will be updated throughout the project and people can subscribe to receive project e-newsletters which will be distributed at project milestones.
What will happen to timber from Hampton Pier?
The pier timber was deteriorated and could not be salvaged.
Is Hampton Pier listed on the Victorian Heritage Register?
No, but the pier is situated on a known archaeological site, and is included on the Victorian Heritage Inventory (VHI: H7822-2426 The Picnic Point jetty and environs archaeological area).
Hampton Pier is more than 150 years old, how will the pier’s heritage values be considered?
The Sandringham Local Port Area Plan process investigated the pier’s heritage values and the community’s connection to it.
The plan will inform the design of the new pier. Parks Victoria will also undertake a Maritime Archaeological Assessment as part of project planning to protect any heritage values.
What is happening with Sandringham Harbour’s swing mooring ground?
The Sandringham Harbour Local Port Area Plan identified some key improvements that should be made for better safety and functionality. As a result, Parks Victoria is now rearranging the harbour’s mooring ground to widen the navigation channel for safer boating.