The contract, awarded to MIRRAT by the Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC), includes the investing of AU$400m ($411m) in construction of the new vehicle terminal, due to begin in late 2014.
On completion, the terminal will have the capacity to handle more than a million cars every year. “MIRRAT will be an innovative and world class terminal that Australia, particularly Melbournians can be proud of,” said Rob Lord, WWL regional director for Oceania. “This terminal will be unique with a focus on modern design and strong environmental performance. Its efficient operations will support Melbourne’s growing trade requirements over the next 30 years.”
“We are delighted for MIRRAT to be afforded this opportunity in Melbourne, and look forward to developing a terminal that all stakeholders, meaning the Port, vessel operators, car and equipment importers, and the community can all take pride in,” says president & ceo of WWL Christopher Connor.
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