Horn Island work to commence

Onsite works will commence 9 September 2024 for the major upgrade to the Horn Island port to significantly increase capacity and deliver safer, more accessible passenger facilities. The project will deliver a new pontoon, passenger waiting areas and a pedestrian walkway.   

There will be minimal to no disruption to existing services and access during construction. There will be a short period in early October for driving in new piles, but otherwise ordinary work site noise is expected. All construction is due for completion by the end of November, ahead of the wet season.

Once finished the facility will include a raised walkway along the full length of the causeway which is compliant with standards for people with a disability. A new pontoon will have waiting areas and roof cover to protect passengers from the weather, and will have the capacity to berth two 12 metre ferries at the same time, or vessels up to 25 metres.

The $11.1 million upgrade includes $4 million contributed by the Queensland Government and $7.1 million invested by Ports North.