Since its amalgamation in 2006, TasPorts has remained committed to enabling its industry partners and communities through long-term planning and reliable project delivery.
TasPorts is continuing to plan for the future and deliver growth initiatives and major infrastructure projects to ensure its multi-port system meets the current and prospective needs of customers and local communities.
In 2013, TasPorts developed its 30-year vision - TasPorts2043 - which considered the structure and suitability of Tasmania's port system in providing economically sustainable ports to service the diverse needs of the Tasmanian industry.
TasPorts2043 determined the state's existing multi-port system was the best model to support our island's critical trade requirements into the future. To execute on this vision, further planning and engagement was undertaken, culminating in the development and release of TasPorts Port Master Plan in 2018.
TasPorts’ Port Master Plan delivers a coordinated, state-wide vision for the future of Tasmania’s multi-port system across a more targeted 15-year horizon.
TasPorts Port Master Plan was developed to guide TasPorts’ planned port infrastructure investment, ensuring port facilities meet future demand as Tasmania’s economy grows. This vision ensures future development will support existing and growing markets, whilst providing efficient port systems to ensure value for customers and the wider economy.
Since its release, further planning has been undertaken, with more refined infrastructure initiatives being developed.
Port Master Plan
In June 2021, the Tasmanian Government approved the $241 million East Devonport redevelopment project – QuayLink.
As the largest Tasmanian port infrastructure project in a generation, the redevelopment will significantly increase capacity for both freight and vehicles, whilst facilitating exponential trade growth.
Work commenced on site in 2022 with TasPorts delivering our component of Terminal 3 upgrades on time and within budget in July 2024 to support the arrival of the New Spirit of Tasmania vessels in 2026.
We are now progressing the next phase of the Quaylink programme with upgrades at Terminal 2. The upgrades are designed to modernise and improve wharf infrastructure at Terminal 2, supporting reliable freight connections across the Bass Strait.
Works commenced in April 2026 and will be carried out in stages with completion expected by mid 2027.
Precinct planning continues to evolve as the Terminals are reconfigured to meet future needs.
QuayLink
In 2021, TasPorts released further information on its vision for the Port of Hobart. Positioning the capital’s port as the international gateway to the Southern Ocean, the initiative will actively support world-class Antarctic exploration and scientific research and enable growth in key trade areas over a 30-year horizon.
As part of the initiative, infrastructure improvements were identified to enable growth in the Antarctic science and research sector.
In February 2026, TasPorts announced a $188 million investment from the Australian Government to redevelop Macquarie Wharves 4, 5 & 6. This multi-stage project will deliver world-class Antarctic infrastructure and positions Hobart’s port for growth in trade, cruise and research activity for decades to come.
Work has now commenced on the Macquarie Wharf 6 redevelopment, and practical completion is on track for August 2028. Macquarie Wharf 6 will be purpose-built for the Australian Antarctic Program’s flagship icebreaker RSV NUYINA while also supporting wider commercial trade, export and cruise activity.
Macquarie Wharf
TasPorts is delivering essential infrastructure remediation works at Berth 4 in the Port of Burnie. These improvement works will further strengthen this critical port infrastructure ensuring it remains safe, resilient, and capable of supporting Tasmanian industries well into the future.
The works will be delivered across a 16-month program specifically designed to incrementally strengthen and protect the wharf structure.
Work started in April 2026 and will run until mid-June 2027.
Burnie Berth 4 Remediation Works
TasPorts is continuing to work with broader industry and government agencies to support renewable energy opportunities, driving momentum for the Port of Bell Bay as a key Renewables Energy Hub, alongside multi-user port facilities.
Consistent with the organisation’s commitment to facilitating trade for the benefit of Tasmania, in July 2023, TasPorts undertook a Market Sounding Exercise to identify parties interested in using, operating in, or developing the Port of Bell Bay’s facilities.
TasPorts’ progress in support of renewable energy at the Port of Bell Bay is a clear demonstration of the organisation’s commitment to foster opportunities to facilitate new and emerging opportunities alongside existing and established industries.
Port of Bell Bay - Delivering Growth