New Cruise Ship Terminal: the berth of a new era for Queensland's economy
07 May 2019
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has
turned the sod on
Brisbane's $158 million new
International Cruise Terminal, heralding
the start of a new era for
Queensland's economy.
The $158 million project is scheduled to open in October next year, with
the potential to more than double Brisbane's cruise industry.
The economic boost in welcoming more tourists and supplying bigger ships
is estimated at more than a billion dollars over the next few years, on
top of Queensland’s already billion dollar industry.
"Building this one piece of infrastructure flows through our entire
economy," the Premier said.
"Ships that were too long, too high and too deep to dock at Brisbane's
Hamilton facility will have a dedicated
cruise terminal.
“That will stimulate the industry at ports up and down the
Queensland coast, as we aim to increase passenger numbers throughout
the state to more than a million a year."
Minister for State Development and Manufacturing Cameron Dick said the
project was already delivering jobs.
"The Brisbane International Cruise Terminal is supporting, on average,
an estimated 245
jobs each year during construction, while an additional
49 jobs will be created each year over the next 20 years," Mr Dick said.
"As Manufacturing Minister, I am also pleased that
ABFI Steel Group, a
local company based in Wacol, has manufactured 105 piles for the wharf
where work began in February."
Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said the Brisbane
International Cruise Terminal would provide a welcome boost to the
state's tourism sector.
"Queensland's cruise industry is booming under the Palaszczuk
Government. Last financial year we saw 520 ships
port in Queensland — 11
per cent growth year-on-year, making the Sunshine State Australia's
undisputed cruise capital," Ms Jones said.
"Already the cruise sector supports more than 3,700 jobs state wide and
we're committed to growing this industry."
Port of Brisbane CEO Roy Cummins said the new International Cruise
Terminal will be a world-class facility.
"Within its first five years the terminal is expected to handle over
1,100 vessel calls and around 1.8 million passengers," Mr Cummins said.
"With over 180 bookings confirmed for the 2020/21 cruising season
thousands of passengers across the globe are already gearing up to head
to Queensland."
The proximity of Brisbane Airport gives the Brisbane International
Cruise Terminal the edge in providing easy access.
Leading Australian construction company
Hindmarsh will deliver the
terminal building and Brisbane-based specialist marine contractor
Brady
Marine and Civil is constructing the wharf.
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Source: Queensland Government - www.statements.qld.gov.au
Contact: Premier's
office — Chris O'Brien 0419 774 004
Minister Dick's office — Lesley Major 0419 288 284
Minister Jones' office — Jack Harbour 0419 620 447
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