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News.com.au
2 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Deputy Opposition Leader Dheran Young officially opens new Mandorah Marine Facilities
The new Mandorah marine facilities have officially opened, with the Northern Territory's Labor Opposition celebrating it as a 'proud day for the community'. The new ferry terminal, ferry pontoon, car park, boat trailer park and boat ramp opened to the public on Saturday, with SeaLink ferry services already operating from the new pontoon. Construction for the $85 million marine project started in May 2024 under the former Labor Government, the NT News previously reported. More than 90 per cent of subcontractors were Territory businesses, and over 400 people worked on the project, according to a statement. Deputy Opposition Leader Dheran Young said the project represented a 'significant investment' in community infrastructure that would benefit residents of Wagait Beach, Belyuen and visitors 'for years to come'. 'It was a proud day for the community, with the new facilities making travel safer, more accessible and more reliable for locals, visitors and workers,' the statement said. According to the statement, the new facilities were fully compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act, improving access for people with disability, parents with prams, and anyone needing mobility assistance. Two breakwater structures provided protection from sea swells, while upgrades to parking and passenger facilities improved convenience and comfort. Mr Young also thanked the project's builder, SMC Marine, for their role in delivering the new facilities. The former Mandorah Jetty will no longer be used for ferry services, with all passengers now boarding and disembarking at the new pontoon. The old jetty can still be used for fishing.
New York Times
5 days ago
- New York Times
$525,000 Homes in Maine, Georgia, and North Carolina
Stonington, Maine | $525,000 This two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit is above an art gallery and next door to a popular ice cream shop. A public library is on the same block, and within walking distance are a bookstore, a performing arts space and a handful of waterfront restaurants. A ferry terminal, with regular departures to Isle au Haut, is a few blocks away. Stonington, on the island of Deer Isle, is the largest lobster port in Maine. By car, the Maine cities, Bangor and Augusta, are both about two hours away, and Portland is three hours away. Size: 1,450 square feet Price per square foot: $362 Indoors: This unit's front door, at the top of a set of interior stairs, opens to a long hallway, where hardwood floors continue into the open living room. Windows along the front wall face the street and the harbor beyond it. There's space for a sitting area on one side of the room and a dining area on the other. High set windows look out the sides of the space. The ceilings are high, and the unit is being sold fully furnished. The kitchen area has a center island big enough for three bar stools, the countertops are granite and the range has a gas cooktop. Both bedrooms are off the main hallway, including the primary suite. It has sloped ceilings and a window that faces a mature tree. One door opens to a closet and another opens to the bathroom, which has a bathtub and a separate shower. The second bedroom is big enough for a queen-size bed, with direct access to a full bathroom with a skylight. This bathroom also holds a side-by-side washer and dryer. Outdoor space: From the main hallway, a door opens to this unit's deck, which is surrounded by a wood railing and has views of the neighboring rooftops and the water in the distance. One assigned parking spot is included. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CTV News
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Road to Tsawwassen BC Ferries blocked in both directions after crash
A crash on Highway 17 near the Tsawwassen BC Ferries terminal has closed a section of the road, blocking access to the terminal in both directions. A statement issued by Drive BC shortly after 12 p.m. said the highway is closed between Salish Sea Drive and Tsawwassen Drive, and there are no detours available 'at this time.' Emergency crews are at the scene. The Tsawwassen ferry terminal, located at the southwest end of Highway 17 in Delta, is a major transport facility and the busiest ferry terminal in Vancouver, providing services to Victoria, Nanaimo, and the Southern Gulf Islands. This is a developing story.
BBC News
05-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Woodside Ferry Terminal set to reopen in autumn after delay
The reopening of a ferry terminal in Wirral has been pushed back to autumn due to site at Woodside had been due to open this summer but a representative of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority said: "Unfortunately, delays in manufacturing off site has resulted in this being pushed back until autumn 2025."They said the authority was "working closely with the contractor to minimise these delays by increasing resources".The upgraded terminal would be ready to welcome the new £26m Mersey Ferry, due to be launched by the summer of 2026, they added. The terminal closed in 2022 before work started on a £8.6m scheme to transform the Council is also investing millions of pounds on changes to the waterfront around Woodside and nearby Hamilton Square, along with plans for a new U-Boat museum, the Local Democracy Reporting Service include new cycle lanes and walking the longer term, a masterplan includes the building of 1,700 homes, two new hotels, major leisure facilities and an outside event space looking out onto the River Mersey. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Malay Mail
11-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Penang ferry terminal to get seaview deck, commercial spaces in revitalisation effort
GEORGE TOWN, June 11 — The Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda (PRTU) ferry terminal on Penang island will undergo an upgrade to include a seaview observatory deck, commercial spaces, and open car parks, the Penang Port Commission (PPC) announced today. PPC chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said the revitalisation aims to modernise the terminal with an attractive design to improve visitor comfort and satisfaction. 'This will boost operational productivity,' Yeoh said in a statement. He added that the commercial spaces will feature a food and beverage hub and a garden bridge, alongside other attractions to draw more tourists. The PRTU upgrade is part of broader efforts to improve ferry operations, Yeoh noted. In addition, he said the extension of the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) now enables Oasis-class cruise ships to dock simultaneously, accommodating up to 12,000 passengers at a time. 'SPCT has been developed as a regional cruise ship hub, and projects around the terminal are being prioritised to complement these upgrades and attract more cruise ships to Penang,' he said. Yeoh also announced plans to collaborate with Printhero to establish a ferry museum showcasing Penang's iconic ferries, which once served as a crucial transportation link between Seberang Perai and the island. 'The conservation project aims to preserve the state's maritime heritage while offering visitors a chance to explore the history of water transportation in Malaysia. The old ferry, which carries countless memories, will be revived as a historical tourism attraction,' he said. Yesterday, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook visited the PPC and reviewed key projects, including the North Butterworth Container Terminal Expansion Master Plan. According to Yeoh, the expansion involves reclamation work over 322.83 hectares and includes plans for a major petroleum hub in the northern region called the Northern Petroleum Terminal (NPT). 'The NPT will be a bulk petroleum storage facility designed to accommodate Medium Range (MR) class tankers,' he said.
