THE Tasmanian government has commissioned consultants to satisfy a 2024 election commitment to investigate the adequacy of infrastructure at King Island’s commercial port, Grassy
Minister for Infrastructure, Kerry Vincent, said Burbury Consulting had been engaged to lead a study on the port to ensure its viability for years to come.
“This important study will investigate any issues port users are facing, while identifying and assessing infrastructure and non-infrastructure solutions to improve the functionality of the port,” he said.
“The stakeholder sessions are part of the $150,000 study into Grassy Port committed to by the Tasmanian Government during the 2024 election campaign.”
ERA Consulting will also work with Burbury to support the process for engaging with key stakeholders, with a project introduction workshop to be held at King Island tomorrow [21 March], giving port users and other key stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback on what is working, as well as what isn’t, and where port users see opportunities to improve operations, the minister said.
The Port of Grassy, which comes under TasPorts’ control, “is critical infrastructure for King Island, facilitating the safe docking of vessels for freight, livestock and expedition cruise ships”, Mr Vincent said. Late last year TasPorts completed a Bollard Replacement program to ensure safe berthing of Bass Island Line’s John Duigan
It’s expected a final project report will be delivered by mid-2025. Questions or feedback on the project can be sent to [email protected]
Seaparately, TasPorts earlier this month committed $250,000 to fund essential works to redevelop the Old Wharf Jetty in Stanley on Tasmania’s far Northwest Coast , ensuring the well-used community asset continues to support local fishers and recreational users.
The investment is part of TasPorts’ ongoing commitment to infrastructure upgrades and follows ongoing engagement with the Stanley Chamber of Commerce and local stakeholders.
Stanley is principally a fishing port but also handles calls by Eastern Line Shipping’s King Islander which operates to Grassy and to Victoria. Since assuming management of the Port of Stanley in 2006, TasPorts has made significant investments to support the region’s economy, including the installation of a recreational pontoon facility in 2022.
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