The Tasmanian Government has announced Fiarbrother Pty Ltd as the winning bidder for the $7 million contract to transform Hobart’s Macquarie Wharf Number 2 Shed into a world-class Antarctic and cruise ship centre.

 

"This Antarctic and cruise ship centre will provide a massive boost for those two important industries, and another source of pride for people who love the Hobart waterfront," State Infrastructure David O’Bryne said.

 

"Hobart has the highest concentration of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic researchers in Australia, and the Government is working strongly with the industry to attract more East Antarctic nations to adopt Hobart as their Antarctic gateway.

 

"Our deep-water port is also going from strength-to-strength as a cruise ship destination, with another bumper summer coming up.