Sydney starts five-year ports inspection

The inspection work will include facilities at White Bay, Glebe Island, Moores Wharf and the overseas passenger terminal at Circular Quay in Sydney, as well as Brotherson Dock and the bulk liquids berth, both at Port Botany.

With Aus$50bn (US$41bn) in domestic and international trade handled annually through Sydney’s ports, New South Wales (NSW) Ports and Waterways Minister, Paul McLeay, described on-going assessment of marine structures as “vital” to ensure smooth operations.

“Ports are our economic gateway to the world and the role they play in our state’s prosperity cannot be overestimated,” he said.