Wednesday, 4 February 2026

 Ryan BATCHELOR (Southern Metropolitan) (12:37): My constituency question is to the Minister for Ports and Freight. My ask is: how is the opening of the new Hampton Pier benefiting residents in the Southern Metropolitan Region? Recently I went down to Sandringham harbour and had a look at the brand new Hampton Pier, which has been rebuilt by the Labor government after the last pier fell into disrepair and became unsafe and was demolished a couple of years ago. It looks fantastic – a massive construction effort to put new concrete and steel covered in timber cladding and a 24-metre pontoon with an adjustable walkway so that it is accessible for all people, including those with prams, who were down there when I was there the other day. It is an excellent new resource for those who like kayaking or paddle boarding or who have got a tender they want to get out on to one of their boats moored in the Sandringham harbour. It is a great way to spend a summer’s day. I encourage everyone to get down and check out the new Hampton Pier.