Proposed Project Map
Hunter Ports Fact Sheet
The proposed state-of-the-art terminal will set a new benchmark in environmental and operational standards, achieving improved air quality, reduced noise and a better living environment for residents.
It will also deliver significant community benefits, create thousands of jobs and bolster the local economy.
Hunter Ports’ proposal includes the plan to create a new rail corridor through the industrial land adjacent to the Hunter River, removing an estimated 90 per cent of coal trains from residential areas and permitting the closure of the Mayfield rail corridor.
The new rail link will also incorporate a marshalling area in the Steel River industrial zone, which will see the end of trains parking and idling in residential areas.
This will transform the precinct by significantly reducing dust and noise, as well as improving air quality and local surroundings.
Good design will ensure that dust, noise and visual amenity impacts from the coal loader are also minimised.
Hunter Ports is also committed to improving associated local infrastructure in and around Newcastle for the benefit of the community.
Currently in the early planning stages, the proposal will be further developed following community, government and industry engagement.
An estimated 90% of coal trains removed from residential areas
New benchmarks in environmental and operational standards for coal loaders in Australia
Hunter Ports’ proposal also includes a package of local infrastructure improvement projects including:
