The City of Clarence has released concept designs for a new ferry terminal at Lindisfarne, set to be built at Natone Street next to Anzac Park as part of the River Derwent ferry expansion.
The terminal will provide another commuting option alongside existing services at Sandy Bay and Wilkinsons Point, connecting travellers to Hobart, Glenorchy and Clarence.
Mayor Brendan Blomeley said the project marks an exciting development for the popular ferry service.
“We’ve seen just how popular the Bellerive service has been over the three years it has been in operation and having more ferries plying the River Derwent will only be a good thing for Greater Hobart,” he said.
The terminal will feature toilets, secure bike parking and a fixed walkway leading to an all-weather floating terminal with sheltered seating.
The steering committee will now seek landowner consent from council before submitting a development application, Blomeley said.
The Natone Street location was chosen after community consultation in mid-2024 involving 627 people, with 66% supporting the site.
The council is also set to redesign Natone Street from the terminal to the Lincoln Street-Talune Street roundabout, prioritising pedestrian access while maintaining residential access.
Blomeley acknowledged parking concerns, saying many Bellerive commuters park in residential streets due to limited bus connections.
“We are very keen to work with the Tasmanian government as the provider of both the bus and ferry service to develop an integrated public transport network,” he said.
The project receives $20 million in Australian Government funding through the Priority Community Infrastructure Program, with additional state and council contributions.
Federal Member for Franklin Julie Collins said the government was proud to back the expansion.
“The network of new terminals can make our beautiful river Derwent the beating heart of Hobart’s public transport network, help ease congestion on our roads and support both the environment and our tourism industry,” she said.
