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Queensland Infrastructure SummaryBrisbane Cruise Terminal - Portside WharfBrisbane's new international cruise terminal at Portside Wharf was launched in August 2006. Find out more at http://www.portsidewharf.com.au Gold Coast Terminal optionsThe Queensland Government is exploring options for a Gold Coast cruise terminal, recently announcing it had received nine submissions from potential developers for the Gold Coast Marine Development Project. Elements of the project include: Townsville Ocean Terminal ProjectA Townsville Ocean Terminal Project is also underway. Construction is expected to commence in 2007. The proposal will provide Townsville with: For more information on all cruise shipping infrastructure projects around Queensland visit: http://www.coordinatorgeneral.qld.gov.au Cairns Cityport DevelopmentThe Cairns community can experience Cairns at its very best with the completion of the Cairns Port Authority's (CPA) spectacular $47 million Cityport North project which opened in May 2003. Expected to generate long term growth, this world-class marine development includes expanded marina and on-shore facilities for tour operators and pleasure craft and upgraded wharf and terminal facilities for international and domestic cruise liners. Website http://www.cairnsport.com.au Whitsundays AnchoragesThe Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority designated 8 cruise ship anchorages in the Whitsundays with up to three cruise ships being able to use the anchorages in the Whitsundays area on any one day. For details, please contact:
Far Northern Cruise Ship AnchoragesThe Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Board designated 11 anchorages for use by cruise ships in the Far Northern section of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. These are: Due to the remoteness of the region and lack of port facilities and infrastructure, the anchorages cater for cruise ships between 70-120m, carrying 120-150 passengers and able to provide their own tourism activities. For details, please contact:
Thursday Island's Torres Strait Cultural CentreTorres Strait Islander culture is distinct from the Indigenous mainland culture, and the friendly and inviting people of this region invite you to share their unique music, dance and lifestyle through a visit to the Torres Strait Cultural Centre website http://www.tsra.gov.au |
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