Poralu Marine delivers Australia’s longest public floating wave attenuator in Geelong

Poralu Marine, an international leader in marina design and construction, has just completed Australia’s longest public floating wave attenuator  - a major project in Victoria at Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) - as the main general contractor for this turn-key multi-million-dollar Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct project including design and installation.

Poralu Marine engineered and delivered a perfect hybrid and resilient solution: heavy duty wide floating concrete wave attenuator to protect the first stage of a brand-new aluminium made marina and to benefit of all the advantages of this high-tech metal. The harbour that could previously shelter 280 berths has been completely remodelled simultaneously with the waterfront. The fixed jetties will eventually be replaced by the floating versatile system to offer around 360 berths which can moor boats ranging from eight to 27 metres.

This project marks an important milestone for the Victorian shores. Wangim Walk (which means boomerang in the Wadawurrung language) is a 440 metre long concrete public wave attenuator and among the longest built in Australia in similar area exposed to strong winds. With its width of five to six meters and its 20 metre long gangway, the wave attenuator is highly noticeable and was designed not only to welcome visitors for a unique on-water experience but also as a wave protection for the harbour and to facilitate the berthing of temporary vessels and mega yachts.

RGYC General Manager Phil Clohesy notes “the Royal Geelong Yacht Club is delighted to deliver this iconic new feature to the Geelong waterfront and community. Wangim Walk functions as a floating breakwater to protect the harbour and allow for RGYC to operate floating docks safely and successfully. Well-protected marinas are the most sought-after marina facilities for all boaters, so this is great news for the waterfront. We look forward to Wangim Walk bringing pleasure to all those who live in the city and region and those who come to visit our beautiful bay and waterfront.”

Poralu Marine’s core business is to develop solutions and goods for yachting facilities. Its expertise includes designing, manufacturing, and installing the most durable top-of-the-range harbour facilities. The various activities of the group – designing and building projects, bridges and gangways, boardwalks, wave attenuators, floating solar panels, marina management & consulting – attest to the constant renewal of their repertoire, at the service of the environment. Poralu Marine is continuously innovating to show its commitment towards greener installations. 

Based in Port, France – (headquarters), established in 1982, Poralu Marine has 150 employees worldwide, with Regional Offices in Indonesia, Australia, Canada, Mexico, and UAE. 
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