Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) Chief Executive Officer, Neil Stephens has welcomed the release of the draft Terms of Reference (TOR) by the Office of the Coordinator-General for the Channel Enhancement Project’s environmental impact statement (EIS).
“The proposed 25-year Port of Brisbane Channel Enhancement Project aims to ensure the shipping channel servicing the port improves efficiency, reduces vessel emissions, and caters for the future needs of the global shipping market,” Mr Stephens said.
“As Queensland’s largest multi-cargo port, we remain deeply committed to investing in sustainable development which supports the significant growth of the southeast Queensland population as well as the expansion of the Queensland economy.”
The Project will include the potential deepening and widening of the existing navigational channels and enhancement of the existing East Knoll Bypass Channel as well as minor re-alignments.
“The EIS process will involve detailed reviews, scientific environmental studies, investigations of dredge material reuse and placement as well as extensive community consultation. The proposed program of work will require approvals from both the Queensland and Australian governments.
“Anyone interested in the Project is encouraged to review the draft TOR and provide their feedback.
The draft TOR is available to view online at www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/portofbrisbane. The Coordinator-General will consider all comments before finalising. The closing date for public comments is Monday 26 May 2025.
Geographically, the Port of Brisbane is Australia’s largest capital city port and its third largest multi-cargo port. The Port and its supply chain supports over 73,000 jobs; 10,380 of these within the port precinct.
In FY24, approximately $72 billion in international trade was handled through the Port of Brisbane, including a record 1.61 million containers.
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