The Tankerton Boat Ramp is being upgraded to make it safer for recreational boaters.
Work to demolish the old ramp began in early December 2024.
The Tankerton boat ramp is a single lane boat ramp facility located on French Island.
The existing ramp comprising of a single lane concrete ramp is in poor condition with degrading, crumbling concrete and unsafe pedestrian and vehicle access.
The project aims to provide the following:
What’s happened so far
A team comprising of specialist maritime and coastal engineers were engaged to create the concept and detailed designs for the Tankerton boat ramp upgrade.
A concept design was created in early 2023. This, as well as subsequent designs was shared through the French Island Community Association (FICA) and with local stakeholders.
Site investigations including site feature & bathymetric surveys, geotechnical investigation, marine ecological and coastal processes studies were completed to guide the design process and ensure there is no impact to the surrounding environment.
What’s happening right now?
Contractors Maw Civil Marine (MCM) have been engaged to complete the construction of the project. Demolition works began in early December.