CONFUSION and debate currently surrounds the Maria Island jetty, with local government organisations contesting the structure's condition.
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Last week it was reported by Triabunna Orford Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman Debbie Wisby that the jetty was still incomplete, despite the previous state government's commitment to have the works finalised earlier this year.
Ms Wisby was quoted as saying "the place is desperate for things to start happening."
Her comments sparked skepticism from Glamorgan Spring Bay Mayor Bertrand Cadart, who last week stated the works were completed up to the standards of local ferry services.
"There are only two people who use that jetty," Cr Cadart said.
"Last time I spoke to Mr [Michael] Davis [Glamorgan Spring Bay councillor and East Coast Cruises operator] about it, he said it was not a state of the art facility, but was certainly safe for his vessel to take people to and from Maria Island.
"The Triabunna Chamber has not made any contact with the council about the matter."
Mr Davis told The Examiner the work was "95 per cent complete".
However, that percentage is not good enough according Ms Wisby, who said she wants the former Labor-Green government's commitment to wheelchair access met by the current Liberal government.
"When you spend that kind of money on an upgrade, you want a solution - you want the needs of everyone met," she said.
Ms Wisby admitted the structure was "usable", but did not think the jetty should be opened for use until everyone in the community had the ability to use it.
"If we're not servicing the needs of everyone it's just unfair.
"Commercial building codes demand wheelchair access for every new structure built, so why isn't it the same for jetties?"