The Federal Environment Minister’s called into Hobart to mark work having started on Macquarie Wharf number 6 for berthing Antarctic icebreaker Nuyina.
$188 million was provided by the Commonwealth for the project.
Murray Watt reinforcing how Tasmania remains critical as the gateway to the Antarctic.
“We know that in the RSV Nuyina we have a world class vessel, we want to make sure as the Albanese Government that we have a world class wharf to support that important research and science activity.”
Meantime, a plan to allow for refuelling Antarctic icebreaker Nuyina in Hobart is about to be sent to Canberra to consider.
That’s according to the Tassie government.
The Nuyina’s size has prevented it from travelling under the Tasman Bridge to refuel at Self’s Point, Minister Watt noting a solution was part of the Commonwealth funding the wharf upgrade.
“It was a condition of our funding that the Tasmanian Government provide a local refuelling solution, I think everyone understands refuelling in Burnie is not an ideal option for a ship based here in Hobart, so we’re looking forward that proposal when we receive it, we’ll keep working with the Tasmanian Government.”
Photo at Macquuarie Wharf 6 including Member For Franklin Julie Collins (left) supplied
