Funding for a crane and port area has been confirmed for Cairns, Australia. The previous Aussie tender in Darwin went to Pearlson, with an emphasis on local labor. Now there’s a new opportunity with Syncrolift 
Green lights for fully funded Cairns Marine Precinct
- The Palaszczuk Government invests a further $30m to deliver full funding of the new Common User Facility at the Cairns Marine Precinct
- 5000-tonne shiplift, worth $360 million, will be fully funded by Federal and State Labor Governmentst
The Palaszczuk Government has announced another $30 million for the Cairns Marine Precinct, delivering full funding and green lights for the Cairns Marine Precinct Common User Facility (CUF).
The $360 million facility includes a 5000-tonne shiplift, allowing ships of up to 120 metres in length to be repaired and maintained on three hardstand areas.
The CUF will have state-of-the-art facilities, such as the two climate-controlled sheds which will allow for 24-hour operation of blasting and painting vessels.
The Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) will be integral to the CUF. The SPMT is a platform heavy hauler with a large array of wheels which are able to be positioned in any direction allowing the manoeuvre of large vessels from the shiplift to the sheds and the three hard stand areas.
The project will also include more capacity for wet berths to allow for additional in-water maintenance.
This additional $30 million completes the project’s funding requirements in line with the detailed Business Case recommendations.
This commitment follows the Australian Government’s confirmation of matched funding in this year’s Federal Budget.
