Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC), chief executive officer, Stephen Bradford, explained that both tenders are significant \u2013 one is for the works associated with roads and services and the other is for the design and construction of the project\u2019s maritime components.<\/p>\n
He explained that responsible port infrastructure planning and development has made provision for additional short to medium term capacity a necessity, but that the expansion work will carry its own challenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of the many challenges will be to carry out these large scale works without disrupting existing shipping operations at Webb Dock\u201d, Mr Bradford said.<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cPoMC will carefully stage the works in order to ensure continuity of trade, including vital shipping links to Tasmania.\u201d<\/p>\n
The two tender packages will see the construction of roads and landside infrastructure, together with wharves, marine works and dredging inside Webb Dock.<\/p>\n
The re-development of Webb Dock\u2019s new container and automotive terminals are expected to be operational in late 2016.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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