The JV company established by Hazell Bros Group Pty Ltd and Brady Marine & Civil Pty Ltd has started dredging and reclamation works for the Devonport East Terminal 3 development.
The project is part of TasPorts QuayLink development which is a $240 million investment to upgrade the East Devonport port infrastructure and to future-proof Devonport as a tourism gateway for the next 50 years.
According to TasPorts CEO Anthony Donald the work – that would see about 45,000 cubic metres of material excavated – was expected to take two to three months to complete.
“The work is being carried out in accordance with EPA Tasmania requirements, and there will be no disruption to port activities and shipping schedules,” said Mr Donald. “A key focus of this work is on environmental sustainability and as such it will include additional monitoring of turbidity in the Mersey River to gain a better understanding of plume movements.”
The overall works will deliver a new berth pocket, wharf structure and reclamation area at the existing Berth 3E specifically designed for the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels.
Mr Donald added that TasPorts’ significant investment in this redevelopment project would future proof Devonport as a gateway for Bass Strait trade and tourism for the next 50 years. Upgrades to the adjacent East No 2 Berth to cater for larger SeaRoad vessels are also planned.
“We acknowledge the contribution of the Technical Advisory Consultative Committee – a forum established for TasPorts to engage, consult and collaborate with peak bodies and other relevant stakeholders – for its engagement around planned dredging activities,” concluded Mr Donald.