Teneriffe Ferry Wharf, Brisbane
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Teneriffe is a ferry
wharf
in the suburb
of Teneriffe
used by the CityFerry on the Brisbane River
.
In January 2011 the wharf sustained a minor damage during the devastating floods
; it was repaired and reopened on 14 February 2011.
Construction of the terminal commenced in July 2011 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2011.
Ferry
A ferry is a form of transportation, usually a boat, but sometimes a ship, used to carry primarily passengers, and sometimes vehicles and cargo as well, across a body of water. Most ferries operate on regular, frequent, return services...
wharf
Wharf
A wharf or quay is a structure on the shore of a harbor where ships may dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.Such a structure includes one or more berths , and may also include piers, warehouses, or other facilities necessary for handling the ships.A wharf commonly comprises a fixed...
in the suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of Teneriffe
Teneriffe, Queensland
Teneriffe is an inner city suburb in Brisbane, Australia. Situated next to Teneriffe are the suburbs of Newstead, Fortitude Valley, Bowen Hills and New Farm...
used by the CityFerry on the Brisbane River
Brisbane River
The Brisbane River is the longest river in south east Queensland, Australia, and flows through the city of Brisbane, before emptying into Moreton Bay. John Oxley was the first European to explore the river who named it after the Governor of New South Wales, Thomas Brisbane in 1823...
.
In January 2011 the wharf sustained a minor damage during the devastating floods
2010–2011 Queensland floods
A series of floods hit Australia, beginning in December 2010, primarily in the state of Queensland including its capital city, Brisbane. The floods forced the evacuation of thousands of people from towns and cities. At least seventy towns and over 200,000 people were affected. Damage initially was...
; it was repaired and reopened on 14 February 2011.
Upgrade plans
A new CityCat terminal is being constructed adjacent to the existing CityFerry terminal. The new CityCat terminal will include pontoons for two CityCats and waiting area with seating for 50 people. The existing CityFerry terminal will be removed.Construction of the terminal commenced in July 2011 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2011.