Port of Brisbane
November 14th 2006 06:32
This morning I attended a function which included a tour of the Port of Brisbane. As we live just 6 kms away and visit fairly often we are familiar with the area, but it was great to hear the commentary on the tour and hear the statistics of this incredible operation at the mouth of the Brisbane River.
I remember years ago traveeling by boat to a man-made island not far from the mouth of the Brisbane River, Bishop Island, which was one of the popular destinations for day trippers. It was a tad primitive in those days, but we loved the trip anyway.
Nowdays Bishop Island has been consumed by the expanding Port of Brisbane, which has stretched out from the boundaries nature gave it, right out into Moreton Bay producing an exciting and expanding precinct for shipping.
Once upon a time, when ships were smaller, the river upstream at Hamilton hosted the freighters that plied their trade. These days they tie up at the Port of Brisbane, the site several years ago of an extraordinary industrial action that closed the wharves.
Since that time the whole area has been developed and the development continues to make it one of the largest ports in Australia, with modern facilities that will keep it right to the forefront of development into the future.
For more information go to Port of Brisbane
Read Tottie's Blog
I remember years ago traveeling by boat to a man-made island not far from the mouth of the Brisbane River, Bishop Island, which was one of the popular destinations for day trippers. It was a tad primitive in those days, but we loved the trip anyway.
Nowdays Bishop Island has been consumed by the expanding Port of Brisbane, which has stretched out from the boundaries nature gave it, right out into Moreton Bay producing an exciting and expanding precinct for shipping.
Once upon a time, when ships were smaller, the river upstream at Hamilton hosted the freighters that plied their trade. These days they tie up at the Port of Brisbane, the site several years ago of an extraordinary industrial action that closed the wharves.
Since that time the whole area has been developed and the development continues to make it one of the largest ports in Australia, with modern facilities that will keep it right to the forefront of development into the future.
For more information go to Port of Brisbane
Read Tottie's Blog
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