The AUS$158 million facility will be able to accommodate the world's largest cruise ships
By
Rebecca Gibson |
The Port of Brisbane is to start work on the new AUS$158 million Brisbane International Cruise Terminal for mega cruise ships at Luggage Point on the north side of Brisbane River in Queensland, Australia.
The two-level terminal building will be around 9,300 square metres and will be connected to a 200-metre-long wharf with a 450-metre berth, while two air bridges will enable passengers to embark and disembark their ships safely. There will also be public open spaces, parking for cars and buses, and extensive landscaping. Site preparation works will begin in November, while construction of the wharf and the terminal will start in mid-2018 and November 2018 respectively.
“A dedicated, purpose-built cruise ship terminal will boost our international reputation as a global tourism destination of choice,” said Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier of Queensland. “It will serve as a catalyst to supercharge growth in our tourism sector and related industries and generate jobs now and into the future.”
Predictions from the port suggest that the terminal could inject up to AUS$1.3 billion in net expenditure into the Brisbane economy over the next two decades. It is also expected that the terminal will support an average of 245 jobs annually over the two-year construction period, and will deliver many others through increased economic activity.
“This new cruise terminal will secure the future of cruise tourism in South-east Queensland and help bring the world’s biggest cruise ships to Brisbane,” said Roy Cummins, the port’s CEO. “Our focus has been to develop a proposal that supports the cruise industry and delivers a great passenger experience, and we are now going to get on with the hard work of building it. Port of Brisbane is committed to delivering the best possible economic and tourism outcomes for the cruise industry and Queensland. It is an exciting opportunity and we look forward to working with all project partners as we now move into this next phase.”