Contracts awarded, construction imminent for mega cruise terminal
14 February 2019
Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL)
has announced the principal contractors for its $158 million
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, paving the way for
construction to begin in the coming months.
Wharf construction will be undertaken by
Brady Marine & Civil, a
specialist marine infrastructure and engineering contractor
headquartered in
Brisbane.
The civil works and terminal building will be delivered by
Hindmarsh, a
leading Australian construction company.
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and
Planning, Cameron Dick welcomed the announcement and said the government
had worked closely with Port of Brisbane throughout the process.
“The Port of Brisbane’s $158 million Brisbane International Cruise
Terminal signals bright horizons for the cruising industry in
Queensland,” Mr Dick said.
“It is expected to contribute $1.3 billion in net expenditure into the
Brisbane economy alone over the coming two decades.
“An estimated 245 jobs will be supported during each year of
construction, while an additional 49 jobs will be supported each year
over the next 20 years.
“Queenslanders are eagerly awaiting the opening of the terminal next
year, which will be ready for the 2020 cruising season.”
PBPL CEO Roy Cummins said the tender process had attracted a
high-quality field, but ultimately the successful contractors provided
the right mix of expertise, capabilities and value for money for the
project.
“Both Brady Marine & Civil and Hindmarsh are highly regarded in their
fields,” Mr Cummins said.
“Importantly, both have strong track records for innovation and project
delivery, together with the proven experience and capabilities required
to help us deliver this world-class cruise facility.
“With the start of major construction of the Brisbane International
Cruise Terminal now imminent, we look forward to sharing the progress
and milestones with the community as the new facility begins to take
shape.”
Mr Cummins said early preparation for the wharf had already begun, with
ABFI Steel Group (a local Brisbane-based company) undertaking the task
of manufacturing 105 piles, up to 45m long, needed to support the wharf.
Piling is expected to commence soon, with wharf construction to follow.
Relocation of approximately 85,000 cubic metres of surcharge (clean
sand) is currently underway. Hindmarsh will begin to prepare the site
for construction in March, with works commencing in April.
Visit PBPL’s website for more information or follow Port of Brisbane on
social media,
http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/2/4/portbris.com.au/cruise.
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