SeaLink Acting Chief Operating Officer Phil Boyle welcomed the completion of the major infrastructure works and thanked the teams and project partners involved.
"This has been a significant undertaking, and we're grateful for the tremendous effort, expertise and collaboration of everyone involved in delivering these important upgrades. I'd like to acknowledge Maritime Constructions for working tirelessly to complete these critical works within the scheduled shutdown.
"With the new infrastructure in place and Wanggami undergoing final crew training and preparations, we're looking forward to this next phase of the Kangaroo Island Ferry Service. We know how much the new ferries mean to the Island community, and we're pleased to be another step closer to welcoming passengers aboard and delivering the improved travel experience they've been waiting for," Mr Boyle said.
Maritime Constructions CEO Shane Fiedler said the company was pleased to have played a key role in delivering the new infrastructure at Cape Jervis and Penneshaw.
"We are proud to have been trusted by SeaLink to be their delivery partner on this important project for South Australia and particularly Kangaroo Island," Mr Fiedler said.
The works to the surrounding terminal area, including bitumen and concrete pavements, kerbing, road barriers, fencing and gates, planned to take place following the shutdown, will be undertaken without disrupting ferry services.
SeaLink thanks the Kangaroo Island community for its patience and understanding during the shutdown. Our focus remains on maintaining safe and reliable ferry services throughout the transition.
