Port of Townsville Redevelopment

Expanding a working multi-cargo port.

The $106 million Port of Townsville Redevelopment formed part of the Inner Harbour expansion program, strengthening infrastructure supporting Northern Australia’s commercial, cruise and Defence operations.

The works included major upgrades to Berths 8 and 10, landside roadworks and a new multi-purpose cruise terminal. Berth 10 was reconstructed and extended to accommodate Royal Australian Navy Landing Helicopter Dock vessels alongside cruise operations, while Berth 8 was upgraded for Panamax-class ships and higher-capacity loading.

Planning and delivery in an active port.

RCP was engaged from project inception, helping define the brief, develop the delivery model and coordinate stakeholder workshops. RCP also supported procurement of the Design & Construct contract with Early Contractor Involvement and developed the programme for the interconnected marine, civil and terminal works.

Following contract award, RCP’s role expanded to include project management support alongside ongoing specialist programming.

Delivery within an active port required careful staging around commercial, cruise and Defence operations. RCP coordinated programme interfaces, contract controls, progress reporting and stakeholder requirements across the Port, government agencies, Defence, regulators and other users, supporting the safe and coordinated delivery of the works.