In
a move that could impact significantly on QVM visitation, Lord Mayor Robert
Doyle has proposed an island facility in the middle of Port Phillip that would
allow a huge increase in the number of cruise ship passengers coming to Melbourne.
An
island facility would provide a ferry point for passengers to be brought into
the heart of Docklands rather than the current drop off point at the ageing
Station Pier facility in Port Melbourne.
Mr
Doyle said "It could be
really a very vital part in doubling the number of these cruise ships that come
to Melbourne. And in particular, as they get bigger and bigger, if we only have
Station Pier - we are less and less attractive,"
