Two experienced infrastructure experts have been appointed to oversee the construction of new berths for the Spirit of Tasmania ferries.
The decision comes after concerns were raised by both the government and TasPorts about the pace of construction.
The new Spirit of Tasmania ferries, which are yet to arrive, will have to operate at reduced capacity until the berths are ready in early 2026.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the delays are “unacceptable”.
“But I am not interested in excuses, or the blame game. I want solutions and I want them now,” he said.
The Premier has appointed Ben Moloney, currently overseeing the $786 million Bridgewater Bridge project, to work with TT-Line and TasPorts project directors to ensure the berths are built on schedule.
Moloney has a strong track record in infrastructure delivery, having previously managed the $584 million Royal Hobart Hospital redevelopment.
Peter Gemmell, a veteran infrastructure expert with over 40 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, has also been brought in to oversee the project.
“I have directed that all the necessary government support be made available for them to achieve this task,” Rockliff said.
“We will be pulling out all stops to get this done as soon as possible. That’s what Tasmanians expect and that’s what we’ll be delivering.”
