November 2016 update

Since February 2016, Council and its project partner, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR), have been consulting with island communities and other ferry terminals users on what they like and dislike about the existing terminals, and what they think the upgraded terminals should do, and look like.

Much of the feedback included a desire for better protection from the weather and wider gangways for improved access. View feedback received.

Armed with an understanding of what ferry terminal users wanted, Council and DTMR invited some of the country’s best architectural design and engineering firms to bid for the concept design contract. Following a 12-week tender and evaluation process, a design partnership between engineering and architectural firms Cardo and Architectus was appointed. View the media release.

When developed, the design concepts will not only help Council prepare a business case to apply for funding for the upgrades, they will also be given to the community for feedback.

Community consultation will be widely advertised, or be the first to know and register to receive updates.