Additional cruise terminal mooted – but not at Garden Island.
NSW Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, Melinda Pavey, has this morning released the state government’s long-awaited Cruise Development Plan, saying the move would “provide a blueprint for growing the cruise industry in NSW”.
The plan will identify measures to reduce existing capacity constraints, and scope the feasibility of additional infrastructure. The Port Authority of NSW and NSW Treasury will develop a Strategic Business Case assessing two sites recommended by the Cruise Industry Reference Group, including Molineaux Point and Yarra Bay.
“A future terminal at Garden Island will not be considered following advice from the Commonwealth Government,” Pavey said, citing significant challenges in sharing berth space alongside the navy.
The state’s Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Adam Marshall, said the measures would “help keep the cruise industry powering along…it is vital we take the steps necessary to propel the industry’s future growth”.
He said as well as looking at solutions to maximise capacity at Sydney’s Harbour’s two existing cruise terminals, the government would also work with partners to support growth in key regions such as Eden, Newcastle and Port Kembla.
More details in tomorrow’s issue of Travel Daily.