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Sydney cruise facilities under the microscope
SYDNEY – Carnival Australia has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to set up a “cruising committee†to explore new ways to ensure Sydney has world-class facilities to support the industry’s record growth.
In addition to considering the government’s proposed development of a cruise terminal at White Bay, the Passenger Cruise Terminal Steering Committee will investigate other possibilities, including a shared facility at Garden Island.
The steering committee is likely to include representation from the cruising industry, tourism sector, ports and maritime authorities, harbour foreshore planning authorities as well as the Royal Australian Navy.
Carnival Australia’s CEO Ann Sherry said the cruise industry had been raising its concerns about the lack of facilities for almost 12 months and she was relieved that the government is developing a way to move the issue forward.
In March, the International Cruise Council of Australasia released figures that showed a record 26 percent growth in the industry. It was the fifth year of double-digit growth in Australian cruise passenger numbers.
“We expect cruising will deliver $1 billion to the Australian economy this year alone and has the potential to reach $3 billion in a few years,†Ms Sherry said.
Carnival Australia has two ships sailing from Sydney year round with a third superliner scheduled to be based in Sydney in late 2010 as part of a major fleet expansion.
Ian Jarrett
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