GeelongPort unveiled designs for the planned Spirit of Tasmania terminal building at Corio Quay in North Geelong this week.
The terminal building will be operational in 2022 with construction due to begin later this year, according to GeelongPort chief executive Brett Winter.
“A lot of thought has gone into the design of the terminal building with inspiration for the design being drawn from the beautiful landscapes that Tasmania is famous for,” he said on Tuesday.
The design, created by Brand Architects, incorporates angled windows and sunshades over the glass façade in tribute to Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake.
The terminal is part of the relocation of the passenger vessel’s Victorian destination from Melbourne to North Geelong, which Spirit of Tasmania announced in April, 2020.
“The final design is both striking and functional and it will provide the hundreds of thousands of visitors to Victoria and Tasmania every year, a contemporary, comfortable and streamlined experience as part of their voyage,” Mr Winter said.
The terminal plans include a café, dedicated play area for children and lounge areas.
“We are very pleased with the new terminal design and how the architectural features reflect the company’s long Tasmanian heritage,” Spirit of Tasmania chief executive Bernard Dwye said.
“This building will be a place our staff will be proud to work and our passengers will love to come as they embark on their journey to and from Tasmania.”
