A new $115.5 million logistics precinct at the Port of Newcastle will provide critical support for NSW’s renewable energy rollout, enabling faster and more efficient delivery of large-scale wind and solar project components to Renewable Energy Zones across the state.
Funded in the 2025–26 NSW Budget, the Newcastle Logistics Precinct will be developed at the former BHP Steelworks Intertrade site, providing direct portside laydown and storage capacity for oversized infrastructure such as turbine blades, nacelles, towers, and power transformers.
As more solar and wind projects enter construction, the logistics of transporting large and delicate components inland is becoming increasingly complex.
The new precinct addresses a key challenge in the supply chain – temporary storage and handling capacity near the port of entry.
The site will feature newly paved hardstand areas designed to accommodate over-dimensional loads, enabling equipment to be received directly from ships and staged for delivery via upgraded freight routes.
The facility will support movements to priority Renewable Energy Zones, including the Hunter-Central Coast REZ, which is being developed alongside new grid connections and transmission upgrades.
EnergyCo is leading the project in collaboration with the Port of Newcastle. The goal is to ensure a coordinated, end-to-end delivery process for critical assets, reducing handling risks, minimising delays, and avoiding congestion at the port or project sites.
Planning and environmental assessments are currently underway, with an Environmental Impact Statement still to be released. The precinct is set to be developed in a way that preserves the heritage of the steelworks site, including the adjacent Newcastle Steelworks Memorial.
The new precinct should offer a scalable interface between international supply chains and the inland construction environment. It is expected to improve delivery timelines and lower mobilisation costs for large-scale renewable energy projects.