Fast facts

Status

Works underway.

Location

Kangaroo Island and Fleurieu Peninsula.

Jobs created

135 full time per year during construction.

Funding

$73 million from South Australian Government.

About the project

Kangaroo Island and the Fleurieu Peninsula are key destinations for visitors and tourism. They include important freight and transport routes for tourism and South Australian produce, like dairy, livestock and wine.

We're upgrading the berthing and mooring structures at Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island. When complete the upgraded ports will:

• facilitate more ferry services with faster turnaround times

• make it safer and easier for new vessels and people to get around, especially in bad weather

• increase the facilities lifespan.

Ferry services will still be available during construction.

What's happening

Upgrades to the Penneshaw and Cape Jervis will include: 

• improved berthing areas

• more navigational equipment

• better passenger amenities

• catering for the new, larger SeaLink ferries

• upgrading the Penneshaw Public Jetty. 

Temporary cruise ship access at Penneshaw

We know how important the cruise ship industry is to Kangaroo Island’s economy. We're committed to make sure cruise ship tenders can continue to berth at Penneshaw during the Penneshaw Port Upgrade.

Temporary cruise ship access has more details. 

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Contact

KI Engagement Team

• DIT.KangarooIsland@sa.gov.au
• 1300 794 880