New jetty for one of Perth's favourite fishing and snorkelling spots

Work to replace Coogee's much-loved Ammo Jetty will begin this spring, with the new structure set to offer more space for fishers and improved access to the water for swimmers and divers.

Originally built in 1903 to load and unload explosives, the historic jetty at Woodman Point has become one of Perth's most popular coastal attractions, drawing fishers, snorkellers, scuba divers and swimmers year-round.

The jetty is now closed to the public ahead of the $17.3 million redevelopment, which will deliver several major upgrades.

A new 50-metre-long, three-metre-wide T-head will provide more than double the current space available for deep-water fishing. The redesigned jetty will also feature a wider main deck to better separate fishers and divers, while a dedicated access ramp and low-level platform will make it easier and safer for swimmers and divers to enter the water.

Not all of the original structure will disappear. The jetty's existing piles, installed in 1939 and now covered in marine growth, will be retained due to their heritage value.

The surrounding area will also benefit from a range of improvements, including upgraded lighting, additional waste facilities, emergency access ladders, new shelter and seating.

With the jetty now closed, Transport WA recommends alternative locations for scuba diving, freediving and snorkelling, including Sue's Groyne, Woodman Point Groyne and the Omeo Wreck. Alternative swimming locations include the Coogee Beach swimming enclosure and C.Y. O'Connor Beach.

Construction is expected to begin in spring 2026 and take around 12 months to complete, with the new jetty anticipated to reopen in time for summer 2027.

Images courtesy of Transport WA