What Happens Beyond 2070?

22.3 What Happens Beyond 2070?

In the interests of entirely future proofing Port Adelaide, there will be a need to establish a new port, however this need sits beyond the study timeframe (2070), and likely beyond the existing lease timeframe (2100).

The strategic planning process uncovered high level options for a potential new port. Whilst these were discounted as 2070 Masterplan options, it is possible that the highest scoring new port options could present a possible option for a new port in the much longer term.

This included the established of a new port with a large footprint in order to generate suitable return on investment. Indicatively, this option consisted of an offshore port with a 30-50ha general cargo and energy terminal with a berth line of approximately 1,700m, and a 50ha container terminal(s) with 1,740m of berth line.

Various locations in the Adelaide region were considered at a high-level, however determination of an optimal location would require more detailed study, unnecessary as part of this Masterplan.