GeelongPort has commissioned world-leading research institute, Deakin University’s Blue Carbon Lab, to conduct an independent assessment into the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of a proposed Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal in Geelong. The evidence-based and independent assessment will examine the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of the construction and ongoing operation of an LNG import … Continued
GeelongPort have reached agreement with TT-Line Company Pty Ltd to relocate the Victorian port home of the Spirit of Tasmania vessels, from Station Pier, Port Melbourne to Corio Quay, north of Geelong. The project is an important investment in regional Australia, which will increase freight and exports for Victoria and jobs and tourism in regional … Continued
GeelongPort’s long standing support of the Moorpanyal Park 1000 Swim continued again on Saturday 29 February, with the North Shore Residents Group celebrating 21 years of the event. Conditions were simply perfect for the 130 swimmers who took to the calm waters of Corio Bay to compete in Australia’s biggest free 1000-meter open water swim. … Continued
GeelongPort hosted its 4th annual “Chilli Chicken Wing It Challenge for Charity” last week to raise much needed funds to support our chosen charity, the Kids with Cancer Foundation. Around 110 participants progressively ate their way through 4 rounds of chilli sauces smeared over chicken wings, starting with a mild Jalapeno Pepper sauce and going … Continued
GeelongPort was thrilled to be a major sponsor of the Caring For Our Bays Conference held in Geelong last week. The conference was aimed at local business, government, land managers, organisations and community groups from the Geelong and Bellarine region. It provided an opportunity for groups to connect, network and work collaboratively to help reduce … Continued
Commissioned in conjunction with rail, road and port stakeholders, the recently upgraded rail crossing at GeelongPort’s Corio Quay South precinct is now capable of transporting Vestas’ 67m wind turbine blades from berth to storage in one forward motion. Previous to the works, the smaller 62m blades required multiple turning points to successfully traverse the corridor … Continued
A milestone 25-year agreement has been reached between GeelongPort and Boral Cement which will see Boral Cement invest $130 million to construct a new clinker grinding and cement facility at GeelongPort. In anticipation of the future demand for construction materials in the Victorian region, the new facility has been designed to handle up to 1.3 … Continued
GeelongPort hosted its third annual “Chilli Chicken Wing It Challenge for Charity” last week to raise much needed funds to support our chosen charity, the Kids with Cancer Foundation. Around 80 participants put their taste buds on the line by progressively sampling a range of 4 chilli sauces smeared over chicken wings. The chilli sauces … Continued
The first shipment of wind turbine components has arrived at GeelongPort after a partnership was secured with global renewable energy company, Vestas. With a presence in 79 countries, Vestas designs, manufactures, installs and services wind turbines across the globe, bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a brighter future. The partnership sees GeelongPort provide … Continued
GeelongPort, Tasmanian Ports Corporation (TasPorts) and Bass Island Line are working together to assist drought stricken farmers in New South Wales. The generous farmers of Tasmania have donated almost 450 tonnes of hay to the hay bale drive across northern Tasmania. This donation is currently being transported over the Bass Strait to drought stricken farmers … Continued