Brisbane’s International Cruise Terminal steams ahead
21 Noavember 2018
Queensland Government:
Development of Queensland’s first dedicated
mega-cruise ship
terminal is full-steam ahead, with unveiling today of
new fly-through footage showing the vision for
Port of Brisbane’s $158
million
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal.
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and
Planning Cameron Dick said the terminal would put
Brisbane on the world
map as a mega-cruise ship destination and attract the world’s largest
cruise ships.
“In what is a great example of the Palaszczuk Government working with
the private sector, we are ensuring jobs and economic opportunities are
set to sail our way,” he said.
“The cruise ship industry is booming worldwide, and this new terminal
will help secure our slice of the market by providing a dedicated
facility to accommodate larger ships that are unable to dock at
Portside.
“The Port of Brisbane expects the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
will generate around $5 billion in economic value to
Queensland over 15 years.
“It is estimated the project will generate over 240
jobs a year over its
two-year construction period and an additional 49 operational jobs each
year over the next 20 years, while the terminal will also create supply
chain opportunities for local businesses, traders and tourism operators.
“This vital infrastructure - Queensland’s first dedicated mega cruise
ship terminal - will be a fitting gateway for arriving visitors as they
step on to Queensland soil and for those who can now depart in the mega
cruise ships directly from Brisbane.”
Port of Brisbane CEO Roy Cummins said the new terminal would be a
game-changer for the tourism sector.
“This is an exciting day as we launch the visuals of the new terminal
and wharf and begin the countdown to opening in 2020,” he said.
“We are pleased to be working with the Queensland Government to be able
to deliver this infrastructure, and we look forward to welcoming the
many international, national and local visitors who are expected to pass
through the terminal annually.”
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