The Quayline Equalisation Project will provide equivalent quayline length for each container stevedore company operating at Port Botany.
The investment in additional quayline will ensure Port Botany, which is NSW’s container port, can continue to efficiently meet the trade needs of NSW. This project will mean all three container terminals have the capability to berth three longer container vessels at the same time, improving port operations.
The Project includes extending the southern quay of Brotherson Dock by 314 metres, with adjoining hardstand area to enable ships to be loaded and unloaded.
In order to extend the quayline, NSW Ports will be relocating Bulk Liquids Berth 1 to the south of Bulk Liquids Berth 2.
An artist’s impression of the project once completed.
Why is the project needed?
Today, two of Port Botany’s container terminals can berth three longer vessels, while the third container terminal can only berth two.
Ship sizes will continue to grow to provide more cost-effective shipping services therefore port infrastructure needs to adapt to this changing need.
The planning process
The Project is a State Significant Development. NSW Ports submitted a request for secretary's environmental assessment requirements (SEARS) in January 2025.
Once the SEARS has been provided by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, NSW Ports is required to consider the SEARs in preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the project.
When an EIS is submitted, it will be placed on exhibition by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and the public will then have an opportunity to make submissions.
Community consultation
NSW Ports will engage with the community throughout the planning process, including through the long-standing Port Botany Community Consultation Committee and broader public consultation.
We welcome all members of the public to join an upcoming community consultation session, complete our survey, or provide your feedback to the team.
Online information webinar
Formal presentation with the opportunity for Q&As at the end of the session.
Wednesday 2 April, 5.30-7pm, via Zoom.
Registration is essential – sign up here. Please RSVP by Friday 28 March.
In-person community drop-in session
Drop by anytime during the hours specified, view project information and speak with the team.
Wednesday 9 April, 4.00-7.00pm, Matraville Youth and Cultural Hall (corner of Knowles Ave and Pozieres Ave, Matraville).
Registration is essential – sign up here. Please RSVP by Friday 4 April.
Community survey
Share your feedback via our Community Survey.
Live now, closing on 20 April 2025. Complete survey here.
Contact the team
Email: consultation@ethosurban.com
Phone: 1800 870 549
You can also stay up to date on the Project via this web page.
