Vos Construction to build new Spirit of Tasmania passenger terminal

VOS Construction and Joinery has been awarded the $16 million contract for its work on the new Spirit of Tasmania passenger terminal in Devonport.

The terminal is scheduled to be operational in time for the first sailing of the new vessels from Devonport to Geelong in October 2026.

The terminal building – a timber-framed building that will be built with locally sourced timber that showcases Tasmanian materials – is the public face of the site.

Its design reflects Tasmania and its landscapes, reinterpreting Devonport’s maritime heritage through a contemporary port shed form.

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, said it was fantastic that a great Tasmanian business would build the new Spirit of Tasmania passenger terminal.

“Vos has already played an important role in delivering the project at Devonport, and this contract will further support Tasmanian jobs and our economy,” Minister Vincent said.

“As well as supporting local businesses, the Spirit of Tasmania project is delivering employment and training opportunities, particularly for young Tasmanians.

“This contract is an important next step ahead of the new Spirit of Tasmania ships coming into service.”

Vos Construction Manager Northern Tasmania Kieran Rimmelzwaan said the terminal project included the construction of the terminal building itself, car parking, landscaping, and a wash bay.

“This work follows Vos's previous work on the site, which involved building seven ancillary buildings,” he said.

"We also built two retaining walls at the site. The first, at the southern end, is 163 meters long and separates the freight yard and the freight entrance driveway, while the second is 175 meters long and located further north.

"Across the life of the Devonport project, Vos and its subcontractors will have approximately 100 to 120 people involved with the work, both on-site and at the workshop.

"Vos is a major employer of apprentices on the north-west coast, so it is important that the company secures work like this for the work development of its apprentices and the industry’s overall benefit.

“It allows us to keep employing apprentices, which benefits the building and construction industry on the north-west coast.

“Up to 20 per cent of Vos’ workforce at the site will be apprentices, either working directly for Vos or for one of its subcontractors.”

TT Line Company Pty Ltd CEO Chris Carbone congratulated Vos Construction and Joinery on its selection as the terminal building contractor.

“Construction activities on site were progressing on schedule to go live in October 2026,” Mr Carbone said.

“All marine pile casings are complete ahead of schedule.

“The fabrication and delivery of the gantry is a key focus of the project team.

“Its fabrication commenced in May this year. A trial assembly was held this month and was successful. The gantry will now be painted and packed for shipping to Tasmania.”

Mr Carbone said he expected the gantry to be shipped to Tasmania in the first week of January 2026 and arrive in Devonport in February 2026.