The final piece of a massive 740-tonne gantry superstructure has been lifted into place at the Devonport Berth 3 project.
The completed gantry stands more than 27 metres tall and stretches 38 metres wide and made up of seven sections.
Principal contractor BMD will now fit out the gantry with linkspans, hydraulics, handrails and guardrails needed for operations.
Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kerry Vincent thanked BMD and its partner contractors for completing the complex work.
“740-tonnes is hard to imagine which made the successful installation of every single piece incredibly important,” Vincent said.
“This successful completion is fantastic, marking months of complex planning and precision construction work.”
“The delivery of Berth 3 is progressing well and is shaping up to be an incredible welcoming to everyone that comes to Tasmania on our new Spirits.”
TT-Line chairman Ken Kanofski said the gantry was a critical piece of the terminal’s infrastructure.
“The gantry supports four steel ramps that connect the concrete ramp to the new ships for the loading and unloading of vehicles,” Kanofski said.
The company is planning to test both new ships on the new gantry in August.
Nick Remman, who manages port operations at the current terminal and will oversee the new one, has previously said there was strong excitement in the Devonport community and among staff.
“From a staff point of view, we have a very dedicated, motivated team who are really excited about moving here,” Remman said.
In April, Vincent said the terminal was on track for an October launch.
