$115.5M Logistics Hub Boosts NSW Supply Chain Efficiency

To be built at the former BHP Steelworks Intertrade site, the new hub stands to help strengthen NSW’s supply chain between the Port and REZ’s

The NSW government has announced $115.5 million has been allocated in the 2025-26 16 State Budget to build a purpose-built logistics precinct at the Port of Newcastle.

The Newcastle Logistics Precinct will support the growing infrastructure demands of the state’s renewable energy rollout, providing more reliable and affordable renewable energy to homes and businesses across the state.

Developed next to the Port of Newcastle at the former BHP Steelwork’s Intertrade Site, the new hub will provide portside storage for equipment, including wind turbines and transformers that are destined for Renewable Energy Zones (REZs).

Equipment will be stored on a newly paved laydown area before being loaded on to heavy vehicles.

It will then be transported to energy projects using the state road network, which is currently undergoing critical upgrades to accommodate increased freight an build better roads for communities.

“The Newcastle Logistics Precinct will enable the investment underpinning our once-in-a-generation upgrade of the energy system,” climate change and energy minister Penny Sharpe says.

“With solar and wind projects being developed across the state, there’ll be many large components arriving at the Port of Newcastle – and they need to be safely stored before they can be moved to renewable energy zones.

“The Newcastle Logistics Precinct will significantly improve our capacity to store and efficiently transport the equipment required to build the critical renewable energy projects we need to replace ageing coal-fired power stations.”

The Port of Newcastle will be working closely with EnergyCo to develop the hub, which aims to streamline delivery and strengthen the supply chain between the Port and the renewable energy zones.

The Precinct is one of several projects being delivered in the Hunter region as part of an electric transformation. Others include the Port to REZ road upgrades, Hunter Transmission Project and the Hunter Central Coast REZ.

Officials have confirmed that planning and environmental assessment processes are now underway, with an Environmental Impact Statement and public exhibition phase to follow.

“Newcastle has a long history in the energy and manufacturing sector, and we are proud to continue that legacy as we transition to renewables,” member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp says.

“The Newcastle Logistics Precinct will build on the strengths of our region, which include excellent renewable energy resources, electricity network infrastructure, port and transport infrastructure and a skilled workforce.

“The BHP Intertrade site is the ideal location for this development and every effort will be made to uphold its heritage value and preservation.”

The NSW government has unveiled plans for a $115.5 million logistics hub at the Port of Newcastle, aiming to bolster sea freight capacity and support the region’s supply chain growth. This investment, marks a significant step toward enhancing port efficiency and meeting future trade demands.

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