Rapid momentum in existing and new industries in the North Queensland region is accelerating the need to mobilise Stage 2.
The $690 million Townsville Port Expansion – Outer Harbour Development involves:
- Construction of two common-user berths
- Construction of seawalls to create a 90-hectare reclamation area to receive capital dredge material wharves and associated backing land
- Dredging of berth pocks and approaches
- Construction of trunk infrastructure, services and utilities.
Once funding is secured, the Outer Harbour Development can be delivered over a five year period from 2025 to 2030, meeting the timeframes required by customers investing
into generational critical minerals and renewable energy projects across the North and North West corridor.
Together, Stages 1 and 2 will provide the full 152-hectare footprint of the Townsville Port Expansion allowing for all future berth developments. The Port of Townsville is investigating future port capacity requirements with a number of proponents that anticipate a need for onsite Port infrastructure in the coming years. Future stages of the Townsville Port Expansion will be determined by commercial readiness and suitability. By completing the Outer Harbour Development while these projects advance, the Port can ensure it is ready to accommodate its customers needs without delay.