The Queensland Government and Gold Coast Council have announced they are planning to call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to develop an international cruise ship terminal and associated development on the Gold Coast.

 

State Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney, Jeff Seeney, said that the decision to proceed with an EOI process was made following ‘enormous interest’ generated for the types of projects in Queensland.

 

“Already we have had a number of the world’s leading developers and tourism groups expressing their genuine interest in establishing a cruise ship terminal and associated developments on the Gold Coast,” Mr Seeney said.

 

“Following discussions with the Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) we have agreed that an EOI process is the best way forward to start the next exciting chapter in the development of the Gold Coast.”

 

Mr Seeney said the State Government and the GCCC had agreed proponents would be asked to submit their proposals for the Southport Broadwater, which would include Wavebreak Island and parts of the Spit including land immediately to the north and south of Seaworld Nara.

 

“The Government’s willingness to participate in this exercise is conditional on the proposed developments being subject to rigorous assessment and evaluation in every respect and proceeding without financial or material risk to the State,” Mr Seeney said.

 

The EOI is likely to be available to industry by mid -November.