NSW PORTS is in the planning stages for a Quayline Equalisation Project at Port Botany, which would provide equivalent quayline length for each container stevedore company operating at the port.
The port operator said the investment in additional quayline will ensure Port Botany, which is NSW’s container port, can continue to efficiently meet the trade needs of the state.
The project will mean all three container terminals have the capability to berth three longer container vessels at the same time, thus improving port operations.
The project includes extending the southern quay of Brotherson Dock by 314 metres, with adjoining hardstand area to enable ships to be loaded and unloaded.
In order to extend the quayline, NSW Ports will be relocating Bulk Liquids Berth 1 to the south of Bulk Liquids Berth 2.
The project will reportedly see the demolition and removal of the existing Bulk Liquids Berth 1 and its associated pipeline infrastructure, as well as installation and operation of ancillary facilities such as a new bulk liquid operations building.
At current, two of Port Botany’s container terminals can berth three longer vessels, while the third container terminal can only berth three shorter vessels.
NSW Ports is reportedly currently preparing a State Significant Infrastructure (SSI) Application.
Speaking to DCN, a spokesman for NSW Ports said, “Consistent with NSW Ports’ 2063: Our 40-year Masterplan for Sustainable Growth, the project will ensure Port Botany continues to efficiently meet the trade needs of NSW and secure efficient supply chains for the state’s households and businesses”.
“We are currently undertaking a range of technical studies in line with Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements and plan to lodge an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) with Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in mid-2025”.
NSW Ports are also currently undertaking community engagement to help inform an EIS, including an online webinar, community drop-in session, letterbox drops, and briefings with key stakeholders.
When an EIS is submitted, it will be placed on exhibition by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and the public will then have an opportunity to make submissions.
A Community Survey on the project seeking feedback is currently live here, and closes on 20 April.
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