Editor's Note: The above concept plan was recently unveiled by NSW Ports, illustrating an offshore wind port facility to be located in Port Kembla's Outer Harbour.
NSW Ports’ role is to support the people and businesses of NSW by catering for the State’s trade needs through our global port gateways.
Port Kembla is a key economic driver for NSW – importing vehicles, farm equipment and other machinery, renewable energy components and cement, while connecting farmers and miners to global markets and supporting the BlueScope steelworks.
NSW Ports recently launched concept plans for an offshore wind port facility in Port Kembla’s outer harbour to support the exciting opportunities presented by the Illawarra Offshore Energy Zone and Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone – both of which will help deliver renewable energy to the region and State.
This initiative can support domestic manufacturing and create jobs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This same facility will transition to becomes the State’s next container terminal, consistent with NSW’s future trade needs.
NSW Ports has not been provided with any information regarding the location and nature of a potential Port Kembla naval base.
We are confident that the Federal Government understands the importance of our ports in supporting the State’s economic needs and the requirement to manage future trade growth in line with a growing population.
We encourage any Port Kembla defence proposal to recognise this too, so as not to adversely impact commercial port operations or constrain port growth. This is essential to enable Port Kembla to serve the future trade needs of our State - cost-effectively and efficiently.
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