Port Otago has reached a critical point in its development -- development that will cement Port Chalmers as a key part of New Zealand's international supply chain.

To prepare Port Chalmers for the next 30 years, Port Otago has over the past 2 years been exploring the issues and options associated with securing visits by bigger ships. A project team of local and national specialists in science, engineering and logistics has now completed the assessment work, and a draft resource consent application has been prepared.

This project comprises three major elements:

  • to deepen and widen the harbour channel to Port Chalmers;
  • to dispose of dredging spoil at sea; and
  • to extend the wharves and berths at Port Chalmers.

    • Port Otago is in the process of completing final pre-consultation with the community.

    A further meeting of the Project Consultative Group will be held on the 18th of March.

    Final completion of the documentation will be through March and April with a final consent lodged as soon as possible.

    For further information relating to the Next Generation project,
    contact Emma Morey at Port Otago:
    Phone: 03 472 9723
    Email: emorey@portotago.co.nz