A $2M wharf project in Australia is delayed after contractor issues led to halted work, with a new builder to be chosen by December and opening targeted for mid-2026.

The $2 million Belmont Wharf redevelopment in Lake Macquarie, Australia, has been delayed after the local council terminated its contract with GPM Marine in October due to pile-driving issues. Work began in August but halted in September, leaving the site fenced off. The old wharf was removed, and partially driven piles may need repositioning. The project, partially funded by a $1.6 million NSW government grant, aims to build a 71-meter-long wharf using marine-grade materials. The council has reissued the tender, aiming to select a new contractor by December with a target opening by mid-2026. Reusable materials will help reduce delays, but the final cost remains uncertain.