The southern breakwater at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour is scheduled to undergo routine maintenance starting in mid-July 2026.
According to a Western Australia Department of Transport announcement, the five-month refurbishment will involve removing and replacing the end section of the structure, which is more than 50 years old.
The works aim to restore the breakwater to its original design condition by repairing damaged or displaced outer armour rock without making major modifications to its general geometry. To increase structural stability, additional armour rock will be installed at the bottom of the slope using matching rock types to preserve the existing appearance.
The project plans also include resurfacing the carpark and road areas that are impacted by the construction activities.
These efforts are expected to significantly extend the service life of the breakwater to support commercial and recreational harbour access, according to the project proponents.
For safety reasons, the public will have no access to the breakwater for the duration of the development, whilst only commercial operators requiring wharf access will be permitted. Traffic control will be implemented throughout the construction period, limiting wharf access to a single lane.
