Port of Townsville Limited proposes an expansion of the Port of Townsville to address current capacity constraints and accommodate forecast growth in trade over a planning horizon to 2040.

A number of additional berths (six) and land reclamation (approximately 100ha) will be required to accommodate this forecast trade increase through the construction of a new outer harbour. Deepening and other minor modifications to the approach channels (the Platypus and Sea Channels) will also be required to improve accessibility for vessels and allow for increased shipping movements.

The proposed Port Expansion will allow Port of Townsville Limited to:

• satisfy its responsibility under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994, including establishment, management and effective and efficient operation of port facilities;
• respond to forecast trade growth and provide essential trade pathways for current and future trades;
• provide competitive market conditions for import and export of bulk materials and general cargo through the Port of Townsville;
• establish and maintain strong links between the local, regional, state and global economies;
• accommodate future trends in global shipping practices; and
• facilitate rationalisation and expansion of the port.

Further detailed information on the Townsville Port Expansion Project can be found at:
http://www.deedi.qld.gov.au/cg/townsville-port-expansion-project.html

Publications

Port Expansion Fact Sheet - July 2011