Critical piling milestone achieved

The final pile casing at the new Spirit of Tasmania terminal has been completed.

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, said the installation of the 27th and final pile casing  this week marked a critical milestone.

“This phase of work was the most complex and technically challenging step in building the foundations for the gantry at the berth,” Minister Vincent said.

“I want to acknowledge the fantastic work of all those on site.

“Marine works are now underway to prepare and install concrete and steel reinforcement to the 27 piles.

“This work is critical as the concrete structures that will eventually support the 740-tonne steel gantry and loading ramps.

“I was on site last week to see the progress myself. So far we’ve installed 60 per cent of bridge deck beams to the fixed loading ramp and installed 60 per cent of the site utilities.

“It’s great to see the construction teams powering on to deliver Berth 3 infrastructure by October 2026.”

Chris Carbone, TT-Line chief executive officer, said the gantry fabrication is well underway and on time.

“Spirit of Tasmania has been actively working with TasPorts, the Harbour Master and other critical stakeholders to ensure that when the gantry arrives at Devonport, the offloading and assembly can occur in the safest and most efficient way possible,” Mr Carbone said.