Local Government
Esperance
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Adj The Esplanade & Norseman Rd Esperance
Location Details
Other Name(s)
New Jetty (name used between 1935-1965)
Second Jetty, Tanker Berth
Construction Date
Constructed from 1965, Constructed from 1935
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing Protection Order | YES | 21 Dec 2016 | Heritage Council | |
| State Register | Registered | 26 Aug 2008 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Apr 2021 | Some/Moderate significance |
Some/Moderate significance |
|
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 23 Jul 1996 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Port-related Structures Survey | Completed | 31 Oct 1995 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey | Completed | 11 Dec 1998 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Physical Description
This jetty, completed in 1935, replaced the original Government jetty at James Street. It became the New Jetty and its predecessor the 'Old Jetty'. The length of the jetty was 2,865 feet and the width 48 feel The depth of water at the seaward end is 36 feet. The depth of water at shore end is 26 feet. The jetty originally had long pipes for oil. However. when the new landbacked jetty was built. these were removed. The oil tanker Hemiglypton damaged a portion 105 feet long.
History
From 1935-65 this was the main jetty for the Esperance region. It was important for the transportation of oil to the Goldfields and it also handled general cargo from State and interstate ships. Exports from the region included wheal sail copper concentrate and other minerals.
In 1965, when most shipping operations transferred to the ncw land backcd wharf. the New Jetty was retained as a tanker berth. and was officially called the Tanker Berth. After the second land-backed berth was completed the tankers were berthed at the new No 2 berth. The tanker berth then became a recreation facility and has retained the name Tanker Jetty.
The jetty was to have been demolished. but a community "Save the Jetty" group lobbied for it to be saved and officials agreed to save the jetty and repairs are underway. It is said to be one of eight jetties in Australia that have been preserved. Tourists and locals use the jetty for recreation fishing.
Condition
Good- although concrete injections of piles are needed to preserve jetty.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Works Department | Architect | 1935 | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11451 | Tanker Jetty, Esperance | Archival Record | 2016 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Jetty |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Jetty |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| OCCUPATIONS | Rural industry & market gardening |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
Creation Date
06 Sep 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
14 Jun 2021Disclaimer
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