Name and Location
Cairns shipping development project, Queensland, Australia.

Client
Ports North.

Project Description
The project involves:
• the expansion of the existing shipping channel and shipping swing basins, which will result in the lengthening of the existing channel;
• the expansion of the existing dredge material placement area;
• the establishment of a new shipping swing basin to support future expansion of the HMAS Cairns navy base;
• the structural upgrade of the existing cruise shipping wharves one to five to accommodate larger and heavier cruise ships; and
• the provision and upgrade of services to the wharves, including fuel supply, potable water and firefighting services.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The project is expected to be completed by 2015, subject to the completion of environmental-impact assessments.

Latest Developments
The process of developing an environmental-impact statement (EIS) for the Cairns shipping development project is under way, with lead consultant Arup, in partnership with BMT WBM, working with Ports North to develop a comprehensive EIS to meet the requirements of the state and federal governments.

There will be ongoing consultation with the community and government agencies during development of the EIS.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Arup and BMT WBM (EIS – lead consultants).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Ports North, tel + 61 7 4052 3888 or email enquiries@portsnorth.com.au.
Arup (Cairns), tel + 61 7 4032 6000 or email cairns@arup.com.
BMT WBM, tel +61 8 9328 2029, fax +61 8 9486 7588 or email perth@bmtwbm.com.au.