Gippsland Ports advises that remediations works on the western training wall are now complete.

Further remediation works on the eastern training wall will commence on Monday 2 February 2026, with increased with increased activity at Bullock Island Wharf from Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Works to be undertaken include stabilisation of the core by replacing existing core rock with rock-filled geotextile bags and the replenishment of armour rock along the channel side of the eastern training wall. The works are estimated to take approximately 3 months to complete.

Paul Volk Contracting P/L will be carrying out the works on behalf of Gippsland Ports. Throughout the project, machinery and materials will be transported via barge from Bullock Island Wharf to a foreshore location approximately 200m west of Flagstaff Jetty. Materials will be further transported from the landing site to the eastern training wall using land-based construction equipment, utilising existing vehicle access tracks over and along the foreshore areas.

Pedestrian access tracks and foreshore areas adjacent to the eastern training wall will be closed and fenced off with signage for the duration of the construction activities – large earthmoving machinery will be moving around the area.

Paul Volk Contracting P/L will also be operating barges and tugs in the delivery of the works, transiting from Bullock Island Wharf across Cunninghame Arm. The beaching of recreational vessels near the landing site is not permitted while tug and barge operations are occurring.

The Victorian Government, under the State Budget 2024-25, committed funding to undertake priority renewal works, which will ensure continued access to and from the Gippsland Lakes for commercial fishers, commercial vessels and tourism businesses.

For further information please contact Damian Crozier, Gippsland Ports Design & Projects Engineer on 03 5150 0500.