Two new Superior Jetties rowing pontoons were installed yesterday. These jetties replace the single very old and fragile timber jetty that has served Black Mountain and Daramalan clubs through most of the entire clubs’ lives at Black Mountain Peninsula.
The pontoons were funded by a combination of funds from an ACT Sport and Recreational Services Capital Development grant, a substantial contribution from the National Capital Authority and Black Mountain Rowing Club funds.
The contribution from the NCA to replace the existing platform followed years of lobbying from the Association and the local clubs, because it was dilapidated and unsafe.
The funding from the ACT was in response to Black Mountain RC writing a successful grant proposal to duplicate the pontoon due to massive congestion bankside on most mornings with growth of the two clubs.

NCA co-ordinated the purchases as they were keen to have identical pontoons. There was extensive consultation with the clubs and RACT and we are confident that this is an excellent upgrade of facilities. The NCA were keen to retain control of these facilities and will maintain them.

The old pontoon will be recycled to Molonglo Reach for use by kayakers.

The new pontoons are concrete decks that were broom finished to be permanently non-slip in accordance with Australian Standards.
· They have a free board of 100mm as this meets the Australian Standards for Rowing pontoons.
· All components were manufactured within Australia providing positive local content.
· The pontoons will meet the requirement of AS3962 covering the stability for multiple crews.
· The pontoons have a 25 year design life
· Superior has carried out numerous rowing projects over its 25 year history, including the system for the Australian Institute of Sport.