Port of Newcastle Mayfield Concept Plan
Quarterly Update

Background

The Mayfield Development Site is a 90-hectare parcel of port-side land, located within the Port of Newcastle. The site was once part of the former BHP Steelworks and has since been extensively remediated. It represents an important economic opportunity for the Port and the Hunter region.

The Mayfield Concept Plan Approval establishes the parameters and environmental criteria for the NSW Department of Planning and Environment to assess future projects on the site. It provides a level of certainty for regulators, the local community and port tenants that the site can be developed in a consistent and environmentally responsible manner. Individual projects not yet approved are still required to seek planning approval.

Click here to read more about the Mayfield Concept Plan Approval.

Compliance reporting

As the proponent of the Mayfield Concept Plan Approval, Port of Newcastle publishes monitoring data regarding environmental performance in accordance with the Concept Plan Approval.

Click here to view the latest monitoring data. 

Where is the development of the Mayfield Site up to?

Stolthaven Facilities
The Mayfield Site currently contains two shipping berths (the Mayfield 4 Berth and the BHP 6 Berth) and a fuel storage terminal. Stolthaven Australia Pty Ltd has been operating a bulk liquids fuel storage terminal since December 2013. It currently comprises seven diesel storage tanks and two biodiesel storage tanks with approval to handle up to 1,300 mega litres of fuel annually.

A dedicated bulk liquids common user berth (Mayfield 7) adjacent to its bulk liquids storage facility is being constructed by Stolthaven, and is expected to be complete and operational by the end of 2017. Stolthaven will own and operate the berth and provide services to Mayfield bulk liquid storage facilities and users.

Stolthaven's Mayfield 7 Berth
Construction of a Bulk Liquids Berth
Piling works for the wharf structure have now concluded.

The main dredging campaign was conducted during mid-April for two weeks using a trailer suction hopper dredge.

Construction of the wharf is now well advanced and has reached over 75% completion.

Click here for more information on the construction of Stolthaven's Mayfield 7 Berth.

Stolthaven Mayfield Terminal
Future Project
Stolthaven’s Stage 3 State Significant Development (SSD) Project Approval was issued by NSW Department of Planning and Environment on 15 December 2016. The approval is for the construction and operation of a bulk fuel storage and distribution terminal with an annual throughput of 3,500 million litres. The approval includes the construction of 17 storage tanks, marine loading arm (on the Mayfield 7 Berth) and pipeline (between the Mayfield 7 Berth and the terminal). 

The Conditions of Approval in the consent reflect existing reporting arrangements and environmental monitoring requirements in compliance with the Mayfield Concept Plan Approval. Stolthaven is continuing to finalise the design and preparation for the Stage 3 tendering process.

Click here for information on the Project Approval

Terminals Pty Ltd
Future Project
Terminals Pty Ltd has an Agreement for Lease with Port of Newcastle on a 5-hectare site opposite to the Stolthaven site at the western end of the Mayfield Site.

Terminals has requested environmental assessment requirements (SEARs) from the Secretary of the Department of Planning for a bulk liquids facility.

The facility will include marine facilities for discharging ships, storage facilities, truck loading facilities, ancillary pipeline infrastructure, administration buildings, services, amenities and car parking.

The Application Number is SSD 17_8274. Click here for more information.

Port of Newcastle Mayfield Services Project
Installation of permanent utility services for water, electricity and telecommunications
The Stage 1 component of the Mayfield Services Project has been completed, including connections to the Ausgrid and Hunter Water networks for the future supply of electrical and water services to the site.

This is a $5 million investment by Port of Newcastle to enable future full development of the site.

The Ausgrid electrical supply (Stage 2) is being further augmented to meet future development requirements for the Mayfield site and is progressing through the approval phase.

Mayfield Storage Facility
Future Project
Port of Newcastle has lodged a Development Application (DA) for the operation of an open air storage facility within the Mayfield site. The facility will provide for the storage of a range of cargo including project cargo, general cargo, breakbulk, and associated containerised cargoes.

Proposed works at the site include the installation of temporary fencing, temporary lighting and temporary amenities as required. No permanent structures or buildings are proposed.

The DA included a Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) and includes an assessment of noise and vibration, traffic and transport, air quality and surface water and drainage as required by the Mayfield Concept Plan Approval and relevant legislation. The DA is being considered by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.

Click here to view the Development Application.

Who can I speak to for more information?

If you would like to submit an enquiry or provide feedback on the Mayfield Concept Plan please contact Port of Newcastle’s communication team.

Email: community@portofnewcastle.com.au
Phone: (02) 4908 8200
Website: www.portofnewcastle.com.au