Momentum continues with Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct (CEP), as it starts community engagement on the development of the Precinct’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
The CEP will facilitate the production of a large-scale clean energy facility that will provide a backbone for decarbonisation for the Hunter Region over the coming decades.
“Port of Newcastle is the most advanced port in Australia toward clean energy production, with Front End Engineering Design [FEED] and EIS studies well underway,” Craig Carmody, CEO, said.
“We are committed to genuine consultation with the local community and other stakeholders about this project, and we’ve already undertaken significant engagement with local community groups, including Traditional Owners, port users, and residents.
The CEP project, led by Port of Newcastle (PON), has appointed professional services company, GHD, to support the statutory approvals for the project, and engineering studies, including the EIS.
“Port of Newcastle is the most advanced port in Australia toward clean energy production, with Front End Engineering Design [FEED] and EIS studies well underway,” GHD Australia chief executive officer, Dean McIntyre said.
“We are committed to genuine consultation with the local community and other stakeholders about this project, and we’ve already undertaken significant engagement with local community groups, including Traditional Owners, port users, and residents.”
The upcoming drop-in sessions, led by GHD’s Newcastle office, will take place across two days on 26 and 27 February in Warabrook and Fern Bay respectively, and will provide participants with the opportunity to have one-on-one discussions with environmental experts, interact with project displays and visual materials, and provide direct feedback on the EIS.
Port of Newcastle’s CEP is the only Australian port currently at FEED and EIS studies stage, which is being undertaken by Lumea (electrical), CoNEXA (water) and GHD (general infrastructure).
Drop-in session details:
Wednesday 26 February 2025 between 6pm and 8.30pm
Warabrook Community Centre | 6 Angophora Drive, Warabrook
Thursday 27 February 2025 between 12.30pm and 2.30pm
Fern Bay Community Hall | 8 Vardon Road, Fern Bay
For more information, visit portofnewcastle.com.au/landside/major-projects/clean-energy-precinct.