Newcastle set for $115 renewable energy infrastructure storage hub

Minister visits Newcastle for logistics precinct announcement

David Sexton NEW South Wales environment minister Penny Sharpe has visited Port of Newcastle to announce $115.5 million to build the Newcastle Logistics Precinct at the former BHP Steelworks Intertrade site.  The precinct, part of the 2025-26 budget, is to provide portside storage for equipment needed for renewable energy projects across NSW, including the renewable energy zones.   Equipment is to be stored on a newly paved laydown area before b…

Newcastle set for $115 renewable energy infrastructure storage hub

The state government has made a $100-million pledge, designed to ensure Newcastle plays a key part in the rollout of renewable energy. It will see components stored at the former BHP Steelworks site – a plan quickly slammed by the Coalition.