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THE CUT (SITE 2) SHIPPING CHANNEL
LARKIN STREET QUEENSCLIFF, QUEENSCLIFFE BOROUGH

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Statement of Significance

"The cut" is an historic engineering structure constructed in the 1930s. It is highly significant for its association with the state fishing industry and boating in Queenscliff. When fisherman's pier was excavated allowing access to Swan Bay from Port Phillip and providing a fishing boat weir. A comparative example may be the shipping channel at lakes entrance registered on the VHR as H1532 "new works historic complex".

Archaeological remains of the timber structural elements are still in situ. High social significance to the local community, especially the fishing community. The cut was a major contributor to the development of Queenscliff as a regional boat harbour, and the state fishing industry. This site should be considered for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register for its strong associations with the development of the state fishing industry.

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  THE CUT (SITE 2) SHIPPING CHANNEL - History
  
  THE CUT WAS AN HISTORIC ENGINEERING STRUCTURE, CONSTRUCTED IN THE 1930S. THE CUT WAS MODIFIED WHEN THE HARBOUR WAS CONSTRUCTED. THE HARBOUR CONSISTED; THE MARINA BUILT 1959 AND TWO SLIPWAYS.
  
  INSTALLED IN THE 1930S BY LOCAL FISHERMEN USING SHOVELS AND A HORSE AND SCOOP. TIMBER TRAINING WALLS WERE INSTALLED TO DEFINE AND REINFORCE THE CHANNEL DIRECTION.
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