Isn't the Post marvellous? The paper (which covers Perth's Golden Triangle) is strong on its Rotto coverage. Today is no different: news of the impending doom of the hotel jetty.
'The hotel jetty at Rottnest will soon be no more,' the Post's exclusive begins.
'The Rottnest Island Authority says it's too old and unsafe. The authority called for tenders to demolish the jetty, which is in front of the Quokka Arms Hotel in Thomson Bay, and build a new one.'
The RIA's Bruce Simpson boats can't tie up against it and the engineer decided to get a new one.
It seems likely the jetty was built in the 1950s. The new version will be steel-framed and timber-decked, with berths for six boats, pedestrian lighting, hand rails and a power supply.
Rotto Bloggo's father-in-law is very handy: perhaps he should put in a bid.
When the jetty was last open bookings were $23 a night.
'Tourism WA would not release a photo of the jetty to accompany this report,' the Post said.
Good thing we have this artistic version of the structure.
In other Rottnest news, check out Fremantlebiz's writing on the forgotten cricket pitch on the beautiful island - sensational stuff.
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