Whyalla’s new jetty is totally loopy — its circular design will be unique in South Australia

WHYALLA’S new multimillion-dollar jetty – which features a 145m circular boardwalk – will create a haven for fishers and tourists in a first for South Australia.

An artist impression of Whyalla's new jetty. Picture: Supplied

WHYALLA’S new multimillion-dollar jetty – which features a 145m circular boardwalk – will create a haven for fishers and tourists in a first for South Australia.

Whyalla City Council this week approved a final design for the 145m-long jetty – expected to cost about $3.4 million – and was “pushing” for it to be opened by Christmas.

The council’s chief executive, Chris Cowley, said the jetty’s circular section was created by SA-based engineers Magryn and Associates, and was inspired by Denmark’s Infinite Bridge.

“Not only is this jetty going to be much longer than the old one, it now has an innovative extra circle that is going to put Whyalla on the map,” Mr Cowley said.

“This circle is something unique to South Australia and not seen in many other places in the world either.

“It allows the jetty to cater for recreational fishers and also tourists and locals who just want an enjoyable walk out on the jetty and over the water.”

The council last year received a $1 million grant towards the jetty from the former State Government, and would fund the shortfall.

Mr Cowley said the jetty would be made with locally-sourced steel pylons and concrete planks, and it was likely to become a “one of the jewels of our city”. “It is going to be something everyone in Whyalla can be rightfully proud of and something that is going to be talked about throughout Australia,” he said.

The design was chosen following results of community consultation late last year.