Clarence City Council Mayor, Brendan Blomeley, has welcomed the unveiling of designs for the upgrade of the Bellerive ferry terminal by Minister for Transport, the Hon. Eric Abetz MP.
“The Bellerive to Hobart ferry has been such a huge success and I’m very proud of the role Clarence City Council played in advocating for the establishment of the service,” Mayor Blomeley said.
“The service was first established using largely existing infrastructure and has proven to be highly valuable by taking cars off key roads – especially the Tasman Bridge during peak hour – while adding to the vibrancy of the City of Clarence.
“The upgrades will only serve to make the service more attractive, as well as add to the aesthetic of the Bellerive foreshore.
“It is now a regular form of transport for many commuters, and benefits residents, workers, and many business operators in Clarence.
“With the designs released, we look forward to the next steps being taken and for construction to get underway.
“The Derwent ferry service is a shining example of what can be achieved when all levels of Government work together and I thank Minister Abetz and my fellow Greater Hobart Mayors, along with the Federal Government, for the collaborative approach to improving the service.
“I look forward to terminals of an equally high standard being established at Lindisfarne, Sandy Bay and Wilkinsons Point.”
