Works on the Bruny Island Ferry Terminal Upgrade have recently been delayed due to complications with the arrival of infrastructure material.
Issues in the supply chain have caused a delay in the arrival of the material needed to fulfil the ramp design requirements.
Once the remaining materials have arrived on-site, the contractor will install them and finalise construction. The current completion date is scheduled for late May 2024.
These delays will have no impact on the current services as the ferry will operate to its usual timetables throughout construction.
Operational capacity will be increased through the construction of a second ferry berth with dual lane loading ramps at both the Kettering and Roberts Point ferry terminals. The new “Berth 2” will be serviced by the two new ferries recently procured by SeaLink.
The existing road will be extended to the new berth and new line marking will direct pedestrians and vehicles at both terminals, which will reduce queuing and improve pedestrian safety.
A phased approach to construction will ensure the upgrade can be achieved with minimal disruption to the current ferry service and ensure the emergency vessel berth located at Roberts Point can remain in service at all times during construction.
We have completed the following works:
This stage of the project involves the fabrication and installation of new ramps, gantry and associated mechanical and electrical components at Kettering and Roberts Point.
The new ramps are currently being fabricated off site. The installation of the ramps and other components are expected to happen in late May 2024.
We will provide further information to the community ahead of further works.
If you would like to find out more information and you have accessibility requirements, please contact the project engagement consultant (details below).
You can find out more about Transport Services' commitment to accessibility on our website here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/accessibility
For more information about the project, please contact our Stakeholder Engagement Consultant, Lucy Bennett, on 0408 074 592 or by email, lucy@venturercommunications.com.