Sydney's cruise ship plan for Garden Island was rejected, leaving Botany Bay as next option

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July 29, 2018 12:16:45

Tourists arriving in Sydney on cruise ships could be greeted by cranes and containers from Port Botany instead of the arches of the Opera House and of Harbor Bridge

NSW Government Prepares Business Case to Develop Port Botany as Cruise Ship Hub to Meet Growing Demand After Federal Government Rejects Cruise Ship Plans to Land at Garden Island in Sydney Harbor.

Yarra Bay and Molineaux Point at Port Botany have been reported as potential new sites for a third cruise ship terminal in Sydney, as the Overseas Pbadenger Terminal and White Bay struggle to service the number of ships arriving in high season.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said that Garden Island has been a naval base for more than a century and "will remain so".

"I know that there are people who have quarreled in" The Garden Island is a naval base and ships of the Royal Australian Navy will always have priority there. "[19659013HesaidthechoiceofPortBotanyasbadternativewas"theresponsibilityofthestategovernment"

Margy Osmond, Executive Director of the Tourism and Transportation Forum (TTF) "Si Port Botany is an option, let's move on to action, "says Ms. Osmond.

" It's an industry that pays billions of dollars into the Australian economy each year, bringing visitors from all over the world. the world … and this visitor experience "

" The fact of not finding the right solution in Sydney also has consequences for our Pacific neighbors who will also miss the cruise traffic if Sydney loses its luster as cruises hub.

New South Wales Tourism Minister Adam Marshall says he is disappointed by the federal government's decision not to allow docking at Garden Island.

"It was our first preference, both NSW" But of course, we do not own or control Garden Island, which is only controlled by the Commonwealth and they have the last word. "

Photo:
Sydney Harbor becomes too popular for cruise ships during peak season. (Provided: Royal Carribean)

M. Marshall said the plan was formally rejected. It was time to explore other options that could include cruise ships crossing Sydney Harbor, allowing pbadengers to see major sights. Before berthing at Port Botany

"True, it's not ideal," he said.

"But on an international scale, there are many examples of cruise ports far away from the city's CBD." [19659014"BrisbaneenparticulierestloinduCBDetcertainementd'autresportsenAmériqueetàl'étrangersontloin"

million. Marshall said Sydney was "unique in the international cruise industry" to have an overseas pbadenger. "This will continue to work, we will continue to increase the capacity of this terminal, but at the same time, we must build new facilities to cope with the overflow for the high season," he added. he said.

The NSW Goverment said it was also considering developing ports in other regional cities, including Eden, Newcastle and Port Kembla.

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July 29, 2018 11:02:41