Limited Waterfront

At Port Lincoln, interaction between recreational use and port-related use presents additional complication, however the infrastructure remains in a strong position to support further growth. This is displayed in the figure below.

Port Lincoln is also surrounded by development on all sides, and limited space for expansion means that the Masterplan has had to identify and consider mechanisms to mitigate this risk.

Figure 3 – Showing Existing Landside Conflicts at Port Lincoln

5.4 Limited Waterfront

It has been calculated that, without changes such as those outlined in the Masterplan, berth capacity at Port Adelaide for the customers will potentially run out by 2070 if not before, leaving the port with a finite life. Complex undertakings are required to ensure that the port remains operationally viable into the long-term future for the State.