THE Townsville Port expansion’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been given the green light from the Federal Government. The approval means preliminary works on Stage one, the $193 million Channel Widening Project could begin before Apr, pending a resolution on final funding between State & Federal Govts. Port of Townsville...
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THE Townsville Port expansion’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been given the green light from the Federal Government.
The approval means preliminary works on Stage one, the $193 million Channel Widening Project could begin before Apr, pending a resolution on final funding between State & Federal Govts.
Port of Townsville ceo Ranee Crosby said the expansion would allow larger cruise ships to visit the North Queensland city, “which will further boost cruise tourism in the region”.
Over the past two years, visitation numbers by cruise ships to Townsville have tripled.
At the moment, Townsville cannot accept ships which are longer than 238m.
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