Ferry exciting upgrades on the way in Bellerive

THE Bellerive Ferry terminal is set to receive a $5 million upgrade as the greater Hobart ferry network continues to expand.
Tenders for the expansion are now open with plans for upgraded all-weather shelters and digital screens to be installed at the terminal site on the Bellerive waterfront.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Kerry Vincent said the upgrade would deliver a more modern, accessible and user-friendly terminal.
“The Bellerive Ferry Terminal upgrade will make ferry travel more comfortable and convenient for the 500 daily passengers who travel between Bellerive and Hobart,” he said.
“We’ve been working with the community to deliver new, modern facilities, including indoor waiting areas, more seating, digital information screens and secure bike storage.
“These upgrades will set the benchmark for future terminals as Hobart’s ferry network expands.”
The Tasmanian Government has committed $20 million to deliver new ferry terminals and services at Lindisfarne Bay, Sandy Bay and Wilkinson’s Point.
Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley said the Derwent Ferry service was a regular form of transport for many commuters and benefitted residents, workers and many business operators in Clarence.
“These upgrades at Bellerive will improve accessibility, provide appropriate shelter to suit the Tasmanian weather and river tides and mean safer boarding for passengers,” he said.
“The upgrades will only serve to make the service more attractive, as well as add to the aesthetic of the Bellerive foreshore.
“The Derwent Ferry service is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when all levels of government work together and I thank both the federal and state governments for their contributions to deliver ferry infrastructure across greater Hobart.”