WORK to bring the Spirit of Tasmania to Geelong is underway, ahead of the move next spring (CW 24 Apr 2020), with contractors due to start major landside works around GeelongPort’s $135 million Corio Quay precinct (CW 14 Sep) imminently. Over the next 12 months, berth infrastructure, a three-level boarding...
WORK to bring the Spirit of Tasmania to Geelong is underway, ahead of the move next spring (CW 24 Apr 2020), with contractors due to start major landside works around GeelongPort’s $135 million Corio Quay precinct (CW 14 Sep) imminently.
Over the next 12 months, berth infrastructure, a three-level boarding ramp for cars, a terminal building and a boarding area will all be constructed.
“We are very excited to be reaching this major milestone with the appointment of these experienced contractors who have also delivered some iconic projects across the region over the years,” said GeelongPort Chief Executive Officer Brett Winter.
“I am also proud to say that we have been working with them to ensure the project provides value to our region throughout construction with a large portion of goods and services being sourced through local businesses”.
Spirit of Tasmania Chief Executive Bernard Dwyer said it was fantastic to see the major works on the precinct beginning.
“I am looking forward to seeing the development evolve over the next 12 months, so we begin welcoming passengers to Geelong in spring 2022.”
Pictured are Winter, Fitzgerald Constructions Australia Director Bruce McCraken, Kane Constructions Managing Director Richard Frisina, Fitzgerald Project Manager Ben Hiley, Spirit of Tasmania PMO Director Paul Kirkwood, Kane Project Director Sam Birdseye and BMD Constructions General Manager VIC/SA/TAS Peter Anusas.
