29-717: Transdev Brisbane Ferries , formerly Metrolink Queensland and TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries , was the operator of the CityCat , CityHopper, and Cross River ferry networks on the Brisbane River in Brisbane , Queensland , Australia from November 2003 until November 2020. The network, operated under contract to the Brisbane City Council , formed part of the Translink integrated public transport scheme. It
58-481: A capacity of 162 passengers. Third generation CityCats have a capacity of 162 passengers. Seven fourth generation CityCats are being delivered from late 2019. They have a capacity of 170 passengers, including 20 on an open upper deck, plus more space for wheelchairs and bicycles than earlier generations. The vessels which each cost $ 3.7 million, are being constructed at Murarrie by Aus Ships Group . In December 2019, Brisbane City Council awarded Aus Ships Group
87-422: A capacity of 170 passengers, including 20 on an open upper deck, plus more space for wheelchairs and bicycles than earlier generations. The vessels which each cost $ 3.7 million, are being constructed at Murarrie by Aus Ships . CityHopper is the inner city ferry service. These are powered by 134 kW (180 hp) Scania engines, have a maximum speed of 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) and are operated by
116-457: A capacity of 60 passengers (36 seated, 24 standing) and are operated by a crew of one. They are powered by 2 x 184 kW (247 hp) Cummins QSB engines with an economical normal service speed of 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) and a maximum speed of 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph). Residents have expressed concerns with the noise of the new vessels, since they came into service. In May 2021, Council ordered SeaLink to fit mufflers to
145-827: A contract for an additional six fourth generation CityCats to replace the first generation vessels at a cost of $ 3.73 million each. Five 12 m (39 ft) catamarans, nicknamed KittyCats, have been leased from RiverCity Ferries sister company Captain Cook Cruises in Sydney since November 2020 to operate the CityHopper and cross river services after the monohulled ferries were withdrawn. The first, MV Cockle Bay , arrived in Brisbane in September 2020, to fill in for suspended cross-river ferries awaiting repairs. They have
174-437: A crew of one. CityFerry covers shorter distance and cross-river services. These are powered by 86 kW (115 hp) Perkins engines, have a maximum speed of 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) and are operated by a crew of one. TransDev owns two support vessels. The wharves are given in geographical order, heading upstream along the Brisbane River . In January 2011, all of the wharves were damaged or destroyed during
203-441: A maximum speed of 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) and were operated by a crew of one. These were powered by 86 kW (115 hp) Perkins engines, with a maximum speed of 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) and were operated by a crew of one. Kalparrin was the only ferry to survive withdrawal of the fleet due to having a steel hull instead of timber. The wharves are given in geographical order, heading upstream along
232-562: Is an inner city service between North Quay and Sydney Street , stopping at South Bank , Maritime Museum , Riverside and Holman Street . Cross River consists of cross-river services at two locations. RiverCity Ferries's fleet consists of 23 CityCats, five KittyCats and one CityFerry (out of service undergoing repair). All except the KittyCats are owned by Brisbane City Council; the KittyCats are leased from Captain Cook Cruises . The CityCat vessels are catamarans , and named after
261-458: Is an inner city service between North Quay and Sydney Street , stopping at South Bank , Maritime Museum , Thornton Street , Eagle Street Pier , Holman Street and Dockside . CityHopper services were suspended in July 2020 due to deterioration in the hulls of the ferries. Cross River services operate at three locations. Cross River services were suspended in July 2020 due to deterioration in
290-453: Is operated by a crew of one. A prototype electric ferry, to be called the EVCat, was announced by Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner on 14 June 2023. Development would be funded by Brisbane City Council and developed jointly with River City Ferries and Aus Ships. The proposed prototype would be 15 metres (49 ft) long and carry 50 passengers, larger than the KittyCats but smaller than
319-481: Is the first of the Fourth Generation CityCats, of which Council plans to introduce 7 by 2023. It is the twenty-second CityCat to be built. First generation CityCats have a capacity of 149 passengers. Second generation CityCats have a capacity of 162 passengers. Third generation CityCats have a capacity of 162 passengers. Two fourth generation CityCats were delivered in 2019/2020. They have
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#1732793866669348-921: The 2011 Brisbane floods . While the CityCat and ferry fleet escaped damage by mooring downstream at the Rivergate Marina or Manly harbour, much of the infrastructure was damaged or destroyed by the floods, causing services to be cancelled indefinitely. Partial CityCat and CityFerry services recommenced on 14 February 2011, using fifteen repaired wharves. Six of the remaining wharves opened using rescued and repaired pontoons on 18 April 2011. In 2010, Transfield sold its 50% share in TransdevTSL, and all TransdevTSL operations including Brisbane Ferries became 100% Transdev owned. In March 2011, Transdev merged with Veolia Transport (parent of Veolia Transport Queensland ) to form Veolia Transdev. The upgraded West End
377-625: The Brisbane River under a ten-year contract (with an optional five-year extension) with the Brisbane City Council . The company won the contract from the previous operator, Transdev Brisbane Ferries . CityCat services operate from UQ St Lucia to Northshore Hamilton calling at West End , Guyatt Park , Regatta , Milton , North Quay , South Bank , QUT Gardens Point , Riverside , Sydney Street , Mowbray Park , New Farm Park , Hawthorne , Bulimba , Teneriffe , Bretts Wharf and Apollo Road . Not all CityCat services stop all stops, with some peak time express services operating. CityHopper
406-526: The Brisbane River . UQ St Lucia ferry wharf UQ St Lucia ferry wharf is located on the southern side of the Brisbane River serving the Brisbane suburb of St Lucia in Queensland , Australia. It is served by RiverCity Ferries ' CityCat services. A non-TransLink cross river ferry service formerly ran between the University of Queensland and Dutton Park , but was discontinued when
435-507: The Brisbane floods and the services were suspended indefinitely. Ten wharves had minor damage (Bretts Wharf, Apollo Road, Teneriffe, Bulimba, Hawthorne, New Farm Park, Mowbray Park, Dockside, Riverside, Guyatt Park), six had moderate damage (Norman Park, Eagle Street Pier, Thornton Street, River Plaza, South Bank 3, South Bank 1 & 2) and seven required rebuilding (Sydney Street, Holman Street, QUT Gardens Point, North Quay, Regatta, West End, University of Queensland). No ferries were lost. It
464-575: The Aboriginal place names for various parts of the Brisbane River and adjacent areas (with the exception of the 19th CityCat, the Spirit of Brisbane , which honours the 2011 flood recovery volunteers ). All CityCats are operated by a crew of three - a master, a deck hand and a ticket seller. First generation CityCats have a capacity of 149 passengers. These are to be replaced by additional fourth generation vessels. Second generation CityCats have
493-450: The Aboriginal place names for various parts of the Brisbane River and adjacent areas (with the exception of the 19th CityCat, the Spirit of Brisbane , which honours the 2011 flood recovery volunteers). All CityCats are operated by a crew of three - a master, a deck hand and a ticket seller. On 26 November 2019, Transdev Brisbane Ferries commenced operating the new double-decker CityCat, Yoogera , on behalf of Brisbane City Council. Yoogera
522-568: The CityCats. The monohulled ferries worked the inner city CityHopper and cross-river CityFerry services. All units were suspended from service in July 2020 following the discovery of rotten wood in their hulls and later replaced by KittyCats. Restoration of these ferries was mooted but later abandoned due to cost and their 30+ year age; they were auctioned off in August 2022. These were powered by 134 kW (180 hp) Scania engines, with
551-459: The bus, cyclist and pedestrian only Eleanor Schonell Bridge adjacent to the route was completed. The previous University of Queensland ferry terminal was destroyed during the January 2011 Brisbane floods . A temporary replacement opened on 18 April 2011. On 25 May 2015, the new UQ St Lucia ferry terminal opened. The new terminal is 450 metres upstream from the previous facility, and is near
580-415: The fleet. Early 2010 saw the introduction of three express services during morning peak times. The second and third generation vessels have a capacity of 162 passengers. In November 2010, a new contract for 10 years commenced. In December 2010 the joint venture was dissolved with Transfield Services selling its shares to Transdev. All services were suspended on 10 January 2011 due to severe weather prior to
609-493: The hulls of the ferries. The Bulimba to Teneriffe service resumed 17 August 2020. As at December 2018, Transdev Brisbane Ferries's fleet consisted of 22 CityCats, 3 CityHoppers and 6 CityFerries. The fleet has grown in size to cater for the significant increase in patronage on CityCat ferry services (by 88% in the last six years). Apart from the support vessels, the fleet is owned by Brisbane City Council and operated by Transdev. The CityCat vessels are catamarans , and named after
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#1732793866669638-464: The next contract awarded to RiverCity Ferries . CityCat services operate from UQ St Lucia to Northshore Hamilton calling at West End , Guyatt Park , Regatta , Milton , North Quay , South Bank , QUT Gardens Point , Riverside , Sydney Street , Mowbray Park , New Farm Park , Hawthorne , Bulimba , Teneriffe , Bretts Wharf and Apollo Road . Not all CityCat services stop all stops, with some peak time express services operating. CityHopper
667-482: The vessels to reduce noise concerns. When the CityFerry and CityHopper fleets were suspended from service due to deterioration of their wooden hulls, ferry Kalparrin with its steel monohull remained in service. Kalparrin is currently out of service, undergoing refurbishment and restoration. It's powered by a 86 kW (115 hp) Perkins engine, with a maximum speed of 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) and
696-501: Was contracted to operate CityCat and Cityferry services for seven years. In 2004, when Translink was established, the first second generation CityCat ( Beenung-urrung ) was introduced and passenger numbers increased by 26%. Late 2004 saw the restructuring of the Cityferry network which included more late night services. In response to the 31% increase in demand for CityCat services in 2005, another second generation CityCat ( Tunamun )
725-461: Was expected that the infrastructure repairs would take months to replace. Temporary facilities were operating at most terminals by mid-April 2011. CityCat RiverCity Ferries is a public transport company which commenced operating ferry services in Brisbane on 4 November 2020. It is a subsidiary of the Kelsian Group . RiverCity Ferries operates 32 vessels serving 21 wharves on
754-535: Was introduced. In January 2007, services were reinstated to Apollo Road . In 2008, Metrolink Queensland was rebranded as TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries, to align with the TransdevTSL branding of Transdev and Transfield joint ventures across Australia. Also in 2008, three new CityCats ( Meeandah , Wilwinpa and Ya-wa-gara ) were launched and the Apollo Road wharf was reopened. In 2009 and 2010, three new CityCats ( Mahreel , Kuluwin and Gootcha ) were added to
783-455: Was opened at the end of July 2011. A new terminal at Northshore Hamilton opened in October 2011. In order to revitalise patronage on the inner city ferry route, the council converted it into a free service targeted at tourists in 2012. As part of this change, three of the existing fleet of ferries were painted red to be dedicated to the route, named CityHopper. In July 2013, Veolia Transdev
812-443: Was renamed back to Transdev (with a different logo). As part of the rebranding, TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries was rebranded as Transdev Brisbane Ferries, and became a subsidiary of Transdev Australasia . All CityHopper and CityFerry services were suspended 25 July 2020, due to safety concerns over the ageing fleet. From 7 August CityCats started servicing Holman St. Transdev Brisbane Ferries ceased operating on 3 November 2020, with
841-562: Was succeeded by RiverCity Ferries , who took over operations from 2020. In August 1991, River Connections took over the operation of Brisbane City Council 's fleet of Cityferries. CityCat services began in November 1996 with six vessels, each capable of carrying 149 passengers, with two further vessels added to the fleet in 1998. In December 1998 services east of Norman Park were withdrawn. In November 2003, Metrolink Queensland (a joint venture between Transdev and Transfield Services )
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