The Devonport Berth 3 project achieved a significant construction milestone with the completion of the final gantry superstructure lift.
The completed gantry structure weighs more than 740 tonnes, stands more than 27-metres tall and is 38-metres-wide comprising seven sections.
Principal contractor BMD will now complete the "fitout" of the gantry, that includes linkspans, hydraulics, handrails and guardrails - all the components that are required for operations.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, thanked BMD, and its partner contractors, for completing this highly complex piece of work.
"740-tonnes is hard to imagine which made the successful installation of every single piece incredibly important," Minister Vincent said.
"This successful completion is fantastic, marking months of complex planning and precision construction work.
"The delivery of Berth 3 is progressing well, and is shaping up to be an incredible welcoming to everyone that comes to Tasmania on our new Spirits."
TT-Line chairman, Ken Kanofski, said the gantry was a critical piece of the terminal's infrastructure.
"The gantry supports four steel ramps that connect the concrete ramp to the new ships for the loading and unloading of vehicles," Mr Kanofski.
"Now that the gantry has been completed, the company is planning to test both of the new ships on the gantry in August."
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