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Tender moves on fast ferry wharf

 

Gosford Council has invited expressions of interest from companies wishing to submit formal tenders to council for the construction of the fast ferry wharf at Ettalong, following the recent announcement of State Government funding.

The council has been told that a series of meetings have been held between representatives of Transport NSW, Fast Ships Pty Ltd and council staff to progress the proposal.

Transport NSW and Council staff were reviewing the designs and estimates of cost prepared by Fast Ships since gaining development consent to the wharf and foreshore terminal building.

They hope to confirm that the project can be delivered within the $4.3million grant budget announced.

Council staff were also reviewing options for the management and maintenance of the facility once constructed.

Transport NSW has proposed that the project proceed with a minimum of delay, suggesting that Council invite expressions of interest from companies wishing to submit formal tenders for the construction of the wharf, foreshore terminal facilities and road works in adjacent streets.

In inviting such expressions of interest, it would be indicated that State Government approval was still to be given to the project proceeding.

The council decided to invite expressions of interest later this month.

Council agenda EO.029, August 6