Upgrade of existing 595m wharf frontage at Cairns Cruise Ship Wharves for berthing of larger cruise ships. Original wharves were constructed over a 40-year period from the early 1900s, 1920s and 1940s.
Some heritage elements of the wharf were retained.
Construction conducted adjacent to shipping and commercial buildings.
Demolition of 2800m2 concrete deck
Removal of 255no. timber piles
Install 30 no. 2.2m diameter steel driven piles up to 31m lengths
Install 46 no. 610mm diameter steel driven piles up to 36m lengths