Project April update
Russell Island ferry terminal construction
The switchover to the new ferry terminal occurred as planned on 6 February 2023.
Stage 2 works on the recreational boating facilities section are progressing with its opening planned for late-
April 2023.
Practical completion of the overall project is also planned for late-April 2023. The site will remain an active
construction zone until this time. Please observe signage about the changed pedestrian access and use
caution around the worksite.
An official opening is planned for early May 2023.
Macleay Island ferry terminal construction
Construction continues on site including works on the jetty, jetty roof, gangway and landside facilities.
As the works near completion, a staged operational phase is now planned from May 2023.
- Stage 1: New ferry terminal - progressive switchover to the new facility
- Stage 2: Recreational boating facilities - existing ferry terminal to remain and be repurposed for
- recreational boating
- Stage 3: Landside works - includes completion of the new amenities block.
The pedestrian detour currently in place will continue to be altered as necessary, with essential foundation
works required at the existing jetty access point prior to the pedestrian switchover.
Construction works continue at the new Macleay Island ferry terminal jetty.Lamb Island ferry terminal construction
Onsite works continue with foundation works, concrete pours and installation of four new pontoon piles.
The pontoon roof installation and fit-out continues at Thornlands prior to its float-out to Lamb Island, currently planned for May 2023.
Lamb Island jetty construction and piling works.Karragarra Island ferry terminal construction
The pontoon roof installation and fit-out continues at Thornlands prior to its scheduled float-out to Karragarra Island in May 2023.
Onsite works continue; concrete pours and the gangway roof installation have commenced.
Traffic control will remain until completion of works.
Karragarra Island ferry terminal pontoon fit-out continues.What to expect during construction
- Presence of construction personnel including traffic controllers, surveyors and trades people
- Piling works – noise and vibration; bus zone temporary relocation; earthworks; conduit installation
- Establishment of ferry terminal work zone, including changed traffic conditions and pedestrian detours
- Demolition of existing concrete foundations; new concrete slabs to be poured.
The overall project remains on track for completion in mid-2023.
The project team would like to remind customers to please use caution at the construction sites. We
appreciate your patience and continued support during the delivery of this project.
The project team has taken pride in delivering the new ferry terminal project. We would like to encourage
and remind the community to help protect and respect these vital community assets, in addition to the
environment and the bay.
To contact the TMR project team, please email boatinginfrastructure@msq.qld.gov.au or phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68).
