The Royal Australian Navy operate a weapons training facility and gunnery on West Head, with public access to this area being restricted.

On 20 July 2021, the community through the Flinders District Historical Society nominated the pier precinct to the Victorian Heritage Register.

This was followed with a letter from the Chairperson of the Save Flinders Pier campaign on 1 August 2021 to all Members of Parliament in the Upper and Lower houses, requesting action to be taken to stop the planned demolition.

On 7 September 2021, the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council voted unanimously to Save Flinders Pier, observing in Council Meeting Minutes that "the Flinders Pier holds significant historical, social, aesthetic, and environmental values and attracts beneficial tourism to the Western Port region."

Merchandise including caps, tee-shirts, hoodies and beanies supporting the group's message were sourced and then sold through the Flinders General Store to help raise funds and increase awareness.

Cathrine Burnett-Wake MP took to the floor of the Parliament of Victoria and requested funding to be directed to the repair and restoration of Flinders Pier.

Melissa Horne, Minister for Ports, replied at the time that "The intent was never to retain a parallel inner structure (of Flinders Pier) beyond the end of its economic life."

It further noted that the integrity of the pier remains in its general form, materials and orientation, notwithstanding frequent repairs and replacement of components.

The campaign suffered a setback on 9 April 2022 when volunteer and marine biologist, Trent Williams, unexpectedly died during a scuba dive.

The Age newspaper later reported a possible link between the death of Mr Williams and a WorkSafe investigation into an air tank re-filling service in East Gippsland.

On page 116 of Budget Paper 3, a reference was made that "Funding is provided to undertake critical works on.... the Old Flinders Jetty".

The Age newspaper reported the story with an article entitled "Jubilation from community after plans to restore Flinders Pier".

On 7 September, Liberal Party candidate for Nepean, Sam Groth, made an election pledge of $3.5m to the restoration of Flinders Pier.

On 22 December 2022, Parks Victoria issued a Project Status update, informing the community that it has commenced the initial planning, design options and permit stages for repairing Flinders Pier.