00:00While two new Bass Strait ferries were being built in Finland, back in Tasmania, it was
00:07becoming clear their new home in Devonport was behind schedule.
00:11We're taking responsibility for these failings and are committed to making it a success for
00:18Tasmania.
00:19An upgraded docking area won't be ready until January 2026.
00:24That's more than a year after the first ship is set to arrive, and will force it to carry
00:29fewer passengers and vehicles.
00:31If you have one company that has a history of infrastructure upgrades around ports, you've
00:37got another company that doesn't have such a history and is a ferry company, did you
00:43have any concerns?
00:44That's actually why I've ridden the department very hard throughout the course of the last
00:48number of years.
00:50The infrastructure minister has told a parliamentary inquiry he repeatedly raised concerns with
00:56But the company insisted the project was on track for August this year.
01:01I was satisfied with the assurances that the government would not be let down.
01:07In fact, they're the exact words, Minister, we will not let you down.
01:10In a November meeting with Tasports and TT Line, it was agreed the Department of State
01:15Growth would have greater involvement and oversight of the project.
01:20Tasports also told the minister it was worried.
01:23The answer was, I've got a problem, because what you're saying is I'm getting the exact
01:28opposite answer from the other party.
01:32It says it offered to help TT Line.
01:34They have chosen at all points to do it themselves, that is their choice.
01:39During the election, without consulting the government or department, TT Line ripped up
01:44its port upgrade contract, delaying the project.
01:48It signed a new deal 11 days ago.
01:53It's a new deal.
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