A metal dock with a ramp extends over a calm lake, surrounded by hills and trees under a partly cloudy sky. Reflections of the clouds and landscape are visible on the water’s surface.

Essential foreshore maintenance and upgrade works at Shipwrights Pontoon have been successfully completed. The new floating pontoon is now open and delivering a safer, more accessible and welcoming space for fishing, boating and water recreation.

The new pontoon replaces the original timber jetty, which was decommissioned in February 2022 due to age and deterioration. The new facility provides consistent, safe access to boats and watercraft at all tide and water levels, as it rises and falls with the changing river conditions.

Works completed

Associated foreshore improvements have also been finished, including:

  • Access track upgrades
  • Stormwater infrastructure installation
  • New signage and bollard installation

Community response

The project has been warmly welcomed by the community, with the Huon Yacht Club and local fishermen already enjoying the new facilities. The pontoon is supporting both local recreation and the visitor experience across the Huon Valley.

Project funding

The replacement works were co-funded by Maritime and Safety Tasmania (MAST), the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE) through a Better Fishing Grant, and the Tasmanian Government as part of their 2024 election commitment.

For more information, see the media release: New floating pontoon makes a splash  – Huon Valley Council

Construction update – Tuesday 20 January 2026

Essential foreshore maintenance and upgrade works are currently underway at Shipwrights Pontoon and will continue over the next two weeks. Our teams are completing critical improvements to enhance safety and functionality at the site.

Work includes upgrading the access track, installing stormwater infrastructure, and adding new signage and bollards across the foreshore.

Access to the floating pontoon jetty may be limited during this period. We recommend checking conditions before your visit and allowing extra time if you’re planning to use the facilities.

Works commenced 20 January 2026 and are scheduled for completion within two weeks.

A floating dock with a metal ramp extends into a calm lake, surrounded by grassy hills under a cloudy sky. The shoreline is bare and unpaved.
Concrete dock with metal railings extends over a calm lake under a cloudy sky. Hills and trees are visible in the background. A lamp post and a black piling are on the dock.
A dock extends over dark water at night, illuminated by a single bright lamp, with the surrounding area mostly in shadow and the sky appearing deep blue.

Construction update – Monday 8 December 2025

Work on the new floating pontoon is progressing well, with delivery of the pontoon sections scheduled for this week. Photo update:

Workers operate a crane on a floating platform in a body of water, with construction equipment and materials nearby. The shoreline is visible in the foreground, and hills under a cloudy sky are in the background.

To ensure safe and efficient delivery and installation, the boat ramp and small jetty at Shipwrights Point will be closed to the public from 12:00 pm on Wednesday, 10 December, until close of business on Friday, 12 December.

The nearest alternative boat ramp is located at Franklin, just a 9‑minute drive from Shipwrights Point:

A wooden pier extends into a calm lake with two people standing at the end. A white sailboat is anchored on the water, and hills covered in trees rise in the background under a cloudy sky.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.