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Hobart gets revitalised cruise ship terminal

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A revitalised cruise ship terminal will help Hobart cash in on the booming cruise ship industry.

The $AUD7 million Tasports facility on Macquarie Wharf No.2 includes an Antarctic cargo and quarantine hub to reduce the risk of rats and other vermin travelling south.

Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings and Tasports chairman Dan Norton lauded the transformation of the facility, off Hunter Street.

“We’ve seen a disused storage shed resurrected as a world-class venue that enhances two of our great Tasmanian strengths—tourism and research,” Ms Giddings said yesterday at the official opening.

Cruise Down Under general manager Jill Abel said the site would enhance the experience of tourists and facilities for cruise ship operators, with smooth passenger transfers and security checks.

“Already we know we’ll have an extra 10 large cruise ship visits into Hobart.”

She said 65 ships were so far booked to visit Tasmania, up from 55.

“Cruise ships are getting larger and longer.”

She said Hobart had the benefit of a deep harbour and a key position on the popular route from Sydney to Auckland.

Ms Giddings said the terminal would create “a fantastic first impression” for international cruise ship passengers.

“It provides the infrastructure needed to strengthen our reputation as an international hub for Antarctic and Southern Ocean research,” she said.

At the eastern end is a federally funded Australian Antarctic Division cargo and quarantine centre with offices, cold storage and fumigation areas.

It has vermin traps, impenetrable walls and automatic shutter doors.

“This new facility will improve the efficiency of our screening, processing and management of all cargo and equipment to help prevent the introduction of non-native animals or plant species,” AAD director Dr Tony Fleming said.

“The cruise terminal will provide a spacious and comfortable area for expeditioners and their families to farewell or welcome home their loved ones, as well as providing easier access to Antarctic ships.”

Architect firm Circa Morris Nunn designed the terminal and in July last year Fairbrother began building it.

The Mercury

 


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