At a glance

• $30-$35 million investment for Newcastle
• Space for a new local café
• 5 Star Green Building Council of Australia rating
• Commercial office building development
• Opportunity for new or existing businesses to locate in a portside commercial precinct
• One part of the Port’s broader plans to grow and diversify the Hunter Region’ economy

Overview

Port of Newcastle plans to construct a commercial office building on vacant land within the existing commercial precinct at 46 Fitzroy Street, Carrington.

It will incorporate:

• space for a new local café
• landscaping
• an office building facing Fitzroy Street
• carpark facing Denison Street.

A development application for the commercial premises has been lodged with NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

Benefits

The $30-$35 million port investment represents one of several initiatives Port of Newcastle is undertaking to diversify and grow the Hunter Region’s economy.

Port of Newcastle is well-placed to help stimulate the local economy and is exploring port-related developments and new trade opportunities. Realising these opportunities will boost the post-COVID-19 economic recovery, create new local jobs and secure the region’s long-term future.

The port has incredible potential and it is Port of Newcastle’s responsibility to help realise it in a safe and sustainable way for the benefit of current and future generations.

Project milestones