The proposed $5 million upgrade to the Bellerive Wharf ferry terminal has entered its final week of public consultation.
Plans submitted to Clarence City Council by the state government late last year include a complete overhaul of the existing facility, which is currently limited to a covered bench.
The ferry service operates 15 daily trips across the River Derwent, taking around 15 minutes to complete the journey.
It is used by approximately 500 commuters each day.
Transport Minister Eric Abetz said the new terminal would provide much-needed comfort and convenience for passengers.
“The newly-upgraded terminal will be fully accessible, including indoor waiting areas, improved seating for a larger number of passengers and bicycle storage options,” he said.
The public consultation period ends on Friday, with the proposal to be reviewed by councillors in the coming months. If approved, construction is expected to begin as soon as possible.
Across the river, early designs for a ferry terminal in Sandy Bay are also being developed.
These plans came as a shock to neighbouring residents near the end of last year, as the Hobart City Council had yet to carry out any consultation with them about the now endorsed Lords Beach location.
A total of $40 million in funding, split evenly between the Federal and Tasmanian governments, has been secured to build new terminals and expand ferry services at Lindisfarne, Sandy Bay and Wilkinsons Point.
