Port of Geelong – Development Strategy 2013 Development Strategy – Port of Geelong
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Port of Geelong – Development Strategy 2013 Development Strategy – Port of Geelong Contents Executive summary ..........................................................................................................................1 The Port Development Strategy ...................................................................................................3 Port Development Strategy outputs ..........................................................................................3 The port of Geelong ........................................................................................................................4 Key characteristics ........................................................................................................................4 Ownership and management .....................................................................................................6 Port of Geelong trade ..................................................................................................................6 The port’s economic contribution ...............................................................................................7 Drivers of development ................................................................................................................10 Trade growth ..............................................................................................................................10 Shipping and port trends ..........................................................................................................11 The changing dry bulk fleet ......................................................................................................12 Policy drivers for port development .........................................................................................13 Land ..................................................................................................................................................14 Precincts ......................................................................................................................................14 Land use planning ......................................................................................................................15 Port infrastructure .........................................................................................................................18 Berth and landside infrastructure .............................................................................................18 Waterside infrastructure ............................................................................................................19 Global fleet trends – changes to ship design ..........................................................................20 Land transport ................................................................................................................................21 Road transport ............................................................................................................................21 Rail transport ..............................................................................................................................21 Whole-of-port developments ......................................................................................................22 Liquid Bulk Precinct .......................................................................................................................25 Bulk and Break Bulk Precinct .......................................................................................................30 Dry Bulk Precinct ............................................................................................................................37 Point Henry Precinct ......................................................................................................................40 Point Wilson Area of Interest .......................................................................................................42 Glossary ...........................................................................................................................................43 Development Strategy – Port of Geelong Executive summary The port of Geelong makes an outstanding contribution to the Geelong region and the state of Victoria. It plays a key role in a freight network that supplies products around the state, generating around $400 million worth of economic activity annually and contributing to the employment of around 7,630 fte or 8.2 per cent of total employment in the Barwon region. This is the first Port Development Strategy for the port of Geelong to be developed by the Victorian Regional Channels Authority. The role of the Strategy, as defined by the Port Management Act, is to support the effective growth and development of the port of Geelong, taking into account the unique circumstances of the port, and predicted trade and transport scenarios. Developed in consultation with port users and the broader port community, the Strategy provides a comprehensive overview of the current status of the port of Geelong and related issues. It identifies key stakeholders, considers future growth scenarios and outlines planning directions that will allow the port to thrive in the coming years. Located within the City of Greater Geelong, the port faces specific development issues, particularly in relation to zoning, land availability, transport linkages and buffer management, so that it can operate effectively alongside its many neighbours. The Strategy emphasises the importance of maintaining appropriate zoning within the port precinct, so that development is not impeded. Its support of the continuation of the various buffer zones between the port and more sensitive areas should ensure that surrounding land use does not impede port development. Given the locations of the various port precincts and the general shortage of space available for development, the Strategy has a strong focus on the need for better connections between parcels of port-related land. Key areas for development are shown in Figure 1. It also recognises that changes to port-related land use need to consider the port’s impact on the existing public use of the foreshore, and pedestrian and cycling linkages. The Strategy considers both land and sea transport infrastructure requirements for a freight future that will include larger vessels, larger trucks and new commodities. In terms of rail, it highlights the need to ensure that existing rail easement areas and connections are maintained or expanded, to allow growth to occur, and to reduce the potential for road congestion. In relation to road transport, the Strategy identifies the need for improved connections between the Port Area of Interest and key freight routes, such as the Geelong Ring Road and the Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct (GREP). It also outlines the need for an improved road network within the Port Area of Interest, to manage the interaction between port and general road users. In terms of shipping, the Strategy identifies the need to maintain the safety of the channels in a future where there will be a larger proportion of bigger vessels, which will require increased channel dimensions (including at berths). Timely planning for these changes will be vital for future port development. Scheduled to be updated every four years on a rolling basis, the Geelong Port Development Strategy provides direction for planning decisions that may require long lead times, given the nature of major infrastructure developments. It provides a strong foundation for port users and decision makers to prepare, adapt and thrive in the evolving transport arena. Development will build on the current activity at the port. There were 725 vessel visits in 2011-12 to the port of Geelong, with around 12.6 million tonnes of cargo throughput. The most significant cargo types passing through the port are: crude oil and petroleum products, woodchips, fertiliser and grain, accounting for around 80 per cent of the total port economic impact. Imports in 2011-12 totalled 7.0 million tonnes, with the major imports being crude oil (67% of tonnes imported) and fertiliser (15%). Exports, totalling 5.5 million tonnes, were predominantly comprised of grains (47%), petroleum products (23%) and woodchips (18%). 1 Port of Geelong – Development Strategy Figure 1 – Land use summary LEGEND N Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct Potential berth development Currently utilised or available for port-related land use Port area of interest ➶ Potential future port-related use – land not currently available Key area of sensitive interface Rail 2 Development Strategy – Port of Geelong The Port Development Strategy The port of Geelong is a key link in the logistics chain for port users, their customers and suppliers. Its position in the logistics chain results in the port having a significant impact on both the competitiveness of businesses utilising the port and the economic development and prosperity of the region and state. The location of the port within the City of Geelong results in a significant land use footprint and transport network impact within Geelong and the surrounding region. The Port Development Strategy (PDS) recognises that there are opportunities for development and growth at the port and provides direction to support this growth. It is based on the assumption that the port of Geelong will predominantly remain a bulk port. Key aims of the Port