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Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island Ports Upgrade
Kangaroo Island (KI) and the Fleurieu Peninsula are key destinations for visitors and tourism. They also include important freight and transport routes for South Australian produce (dairy, livestock, and wine) and tourism.
To support economic growth in these regions, and deliver improved essential transport services, we are undertaking a number of key infrastructure upgrades and planning activities across the Cape Jervis area and on KI. The infrastructure upgrade projects include a South Australian Government commitment of $73 million to deliver key safety and efficiency improvements to the ports at both Cape Jervis and Penneshaw. This project is expected to support approximately 135 full-time equivalent jobs per annum, over the construction period.
About the project
We are upgrading the Penneshaw and Cape Jervis ports, increasing the facilities lifespan and supporting continued ferry services between Kangaroo Island and the mainland. This project is funded by the South Australian Government.
Effective, safe and reliable port infrastructure at Penneshaw and Cape Jervis is critical to Kangaroo Island's economic success. The berthing and mooring structures at Cape Jervis and Penneshaw ports form part of the essential link between Kangaroo Island and the mainland for cars, freight and passengers and will be upgraded as part of the project.
This upgrade will improve safety and access for pedestrians, vehicles and the freight sector. It will support sustainable economic growth for the region.
When complete, the upgraded ports will feature new, fit-for-purpose facilities including improved berthing areas, additional navigational equipment and enhanced passenger amenities. It will facilitate more ferry services with faster turnaround times and improve safety for the new vessels and passengers, particularly during adverse weather and storms.
We understand how important the ferry service is for residents, tourists and freight. Access to ferry services during construction will be maintained.
Penneshaw investigation works
As part of the Penneshaw Port Upgrade, we are investigating possible options that will facilitate continued access for Cruise Ship tenders throughout construction of the new port infrastructure.
One option under consideration is the use of Christmas Cove. As part of these preliminary investigations, survey works are being undertaken in the area and will not impact access to the carpark, boat ramp or marina.
These are preliminary investigations only and no decisions have been made. Once we have more information, we will share this with you for feedback to inform planning.
For the latest information on the Penneshaw Port Upgrade, associated works or to contact a member of the project team, please email us at DIT.KangarooIsland@sa.gov.au or call us on 1300 794 880.
Latest news
Site establishment and early works are now underway at Penneshaw before major works start in early May 2024, and major works to upgrade the port infrastructure at Cape Jervis are underway and progressing well. For more information please see the latest project update.
- Cape Jervis
Major works to upgrade the port infrastructure are underway at Cape Jervis. To ensure we maintain access to the ferry terminal and to minimise impacts to ferry timetables some activities will be undertaken at night, in addition to the regular day works schedule. View the latest works update.
- Penneshaw
Site establishment works at Penneshaw are due to commence from mid-April 2024 with major construction will commence following the completion of these works. View the latest works update.
More information
For more information, or to register for project updates, please: