27 | Port Giles Masterplan Future trade projections for Port Giles indicates an increase in grain trade from approximately 650,000 tonnes per annum to 985,000 tonnes per annum in 2070. Additionally, it was identified that Port Giles has potential to cater for hydrogen exports should this eventuate in South Australia (trade volumes unknown).
Port Giles, as a naturally deep-water port, faces only minor trade increases over time and currently only services one trade type. Despite the constraints identified at Port Giles, its deep-water access was recognised as being strategically important. Given the link with Viterra facilities, there was no identified logic in relocating trade away from Port Giles. Conversely, there is no immediate potential for relocating trade to Port Giles. However, it was recognised that where hydrogen export does eventuate, potential exists to use Port Giles.
The Preferred Option proposed no change in the current regime, however recognises the potential of the facilities should either hydrogen exports and/or consolidation of grain eventuate. In this instance there may be some minor works required to reduce exposure on the berth (i.e. sheet pile protection to wharf) and some works required of others (external road network upgrades, potential pipelines to storage/liquification facilities).
Figure 27 Port Giles Masterplan
Where berth exposure becomes intolerable, berth protection measures to be provided
Restricted recreational access across structure to be maintained in accordance with Recreational Access Agreement Supporting land to be safeguarded for future trade potential arising from renewables.
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