Southern Ocean Surf Reef construction at Middleton Beach in Albany continues, finish date pushed back to June

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Southern Ocean Surf Reef construction at Middleton Beach in Albany continues, finish date pushed back to June

The estimated finishing date for construction of the highly anticipated Southern Ocean Surf Reef has been delayed by more than a month, with the project now slated for completion by June.

Construction began on the Great Southern’s first artificial surf reef off Middleton Beach on March 18, and was originally estimated to take about six weeks to complete.

A barge holding the Machiavelli dredge has remained a feature of the popular beach, floating less than 200m offshore as crushed granite rocks are manoeuvred to create the reef’s structure.

However, the project’s estimated finish date has now been adjusted to June, with the City of Albany confirming the delay on Friday.

“The Southern Ocean Surf Reef is now more than two-thirds complete, with construction currently focused on placing the remaining core and armour rock,” executive director of infrastructure, development and environment Paul Camins said.

“Completion is expected by mid-June, however this remains subject to sea state and weather conditions, which are beyond the city’s control.”

The $13 million project was designed to create a consistently surfable wave closer to Albany city centre, suitable mainly for beginner to intermediate surfers.

Albany councillors voted to award the tender for the project in July last year with the decision the culmination of more than 30 years of campaigning from Albany’s keen local surfers.

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