HAMELIN Bay jetty ruins are receiving a revamp from original Busselty jetty timber.
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City of Busselton provided the aged timbers to the department of parks and wildlife to replace five deteriorated cross beams.
“Given the historical significance of both jetties to this area, it is fitting that beams from the original Busselton jetty are being recycled at Hamelin Bay,” department of parks and wildlife officer Ben Tannock said.
Mr Tannock said a timber specialist contracted by the department replaced the cross beams in the last week of November.
Further strengthening works using stainless steel rods and jacketing of two piles with polycarbonate sleeves will be carried out in the near future.
Hamelin Bay jetty was built more than 130 years ago.
In 1921 fire destroyed much of the jetty, and in 1961 a severe storm destroyed most of the remaining structure. All that remains at the shore line are eight piles and six cross-beams.
