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PORT OF NEWCASTLE
The Port of Newcastle is one of Australia’s major bulk export ports and the world’s largest coal export port. With over 3,200 ship movements a year, the Port of Newcastle provides major economic benefit to the city, the region and the State of NSW.
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The port has the capacity to handle vessels up to a length of 300 metres and 50 metre beam and its principal navigation channel has a declared depth of 15.2 metres.
- Whilst coal continues to be the port’s major export, expertise in handling other dry bulk products has enabled strong growth in these commodities. Newcastle Port Corporation continues to grow and diversify the region’s trade portfolio with break bulk, bulk liquids, project cargo and containers moving through the port.
- Total trade through the Port of Newcastle in 2007-08 was valued at $10.3 billion dollars, with coal trade valued at $7.7 billion and other trade valued at $2.6 billion.
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Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a joint Commonwealth-State initiative to support regional development. Funded by the Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and State Government to be key facilitators of change and development in their regions.
RDA-Hunter will be the first point of contact for Hunter communities across all levels of government to promote regional initiatives and partnerships. RDA-Hunter coordinates the local response to opportunities for employment, regional development and community capacity-building.
