-
1865
a company was formed to construct the pier aiming to increases the connections between Sandgate and Brisbane. -
1882
The railway line to Sandgate was opened in 1882 -
1882
The original Pier was built in 1882, designed to a length of 259m. -
1897
The railway line then extended to Shorncliffe in 1897 -
1908
Sandgate jetty and the bathing enclosures -
1910
Sandgate pier -
1924
The swimming Club was founded in 1924 -
1928
The ferry services from the pier stopped in 1928 -
1952
St Patrick's college was established. -
1955
The pier was the starting point for the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race from 1955, an annual event organised by the Queensland Cruising Yacht Club. -
2012
the original pier timber structure. -
2012
Ironbark timber corbel, rotten end. -
2012
Marine borer damage to original piers -
2012
The original Shorncliffe pier survived 130 years, before it was closed to the public in March 2012, due to safety concerns. -
2016
The renewed pier was completed in 2016. The pier was created using the timber character features of the old pier on longer lasting concrete piles.
