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ASF Consortium, the front-runner to build the Gold Coast cruise-ship terminal, has vowed to take up the slack for the State Government with a pledge to splash out more than $600 million in infrastructure costs should it get the nod for the $5 billion Broadwater project.
The move is another salvo by ASF Consortium aimed at sweetening the pot for the government and turning public sentiment in favour of the cruise ship project.
ASF also plans to finance the ongoing dredging works required for the life of the cruise ship terminal.
“This includes the funding of project associated infrastructure within the project location and surrounding area.
ASF has started its community consultation process is currently under way through a telephone survey and online feedback. It is understood the online feedback received to date is below what was expected by ASF.
The group has already talked up the economic benefits of the development with estimates that it will create 30,000 jobs in total, including 12,300 jobs after completion, and attract more than 170,000 passengers a year to the city by 2020.
“We plan to work very closely with authorities to address traffic and transport issue,” he says.
“Our concept master plan also considers several ferry terminals within the Broadwater to make the waterfront more accessible.
ASF Consortium says a rigorous environmental assessment and approval process to be undertaken involving all levels of government.
“We’ve carefully considered avenues to enhance land and marine eco-systems. As a result, an eco-marine park is a central element of our concept master plan to attract bird roosting and marine wildlife.
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