Commodity Logistics and Import Project

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Commodity Logistics and Import Project Support
I support the project in its current submission form on the basis that it provides an upgrade to the existing port facilities on the BlueScope berths, allows greater flexibility in shipping operations, an improvement in environment controls and the ability to meet an increase in materials imported across the berth to accommodate a shortage in local coal supply.
The project EIS shows that considerable thought has been put into the execution of the project with consultation of various port authorities and owners. Given the location of the works adjacent to the inner harbour and the existing steel operations, it is very unlikely there would be any impact to the surrounding community as it is contained within the existing site.
Overall the project provides significant business and economic benefits to the Illawarra and grows the use of a significant piece of vital infrastructure in line with the 30 year vision for the harbour.

Commodity Logistics and Import Project Support
I support the project in its current submission form on the basis that it provides an upgrade to the existing port facilities on the BlueScope berths, allows greater flexibility in shipping operations, an improvement in environment controls and the ability to meet an increase in materials imported across the berth to accommodate a shortage in local coal supply.
The project EIS shows that considerable thought has been put into the execution of the project with consultation of various port authorities and owners. Given the location of the works adjacent to the inner harbour and the existing steel operations, it is very unlikely there would be any impact to the surrounding community.
Overall the project provides significant business and economic benefits to the Illawarra and grows the use of a significant piece of vital infrastructure in line with the 30 year vision for the harbour.
It is also a great benefit to the local community in creating jobs and future opportunities

I support the project in its current submission form on the basis that it provides an upgrade to the existing port facilities on the BlueScope berths, allows greater flexibility in shipping operations, an improvement in environment controls and the ability to meet an increase in materials imported across the berth to accommodate a shortage in local coal supply.
The project EIS shows that considerable thought has been put into the execution of the project with consultation of various port authorities and owners. Given the location of the works adjacent to the inner harbour and the existing steel operations, it is very unlikely there would be any impact to the surrounding community.
Overall the project provides significant business and economic benefits to the Illawarra and grows the use of a significant piece of vital infrastructure in line with the 30 year vision for the harbour.

I believe BlueScope is a key factor to Australia in being able to produce material locally.

In addition to the above, it's important for Wollongong because of the jobs it provides the local community.

I support the project in its current submission form on the basis that it provides an upgrade to the existing port facilities on the BlueScope berths, allows greater flexibility in shipping operations, an improvement in environment controls and the ability to meet an increase in materials imported across the berth to accommodate a shortage in local coal supply.
The project EIS shows that considerable thought has been put into the execution of the project with consultation of various port authorities and owners. Given the location of the works adjacent to the inner harbour and the existing steel operations, it is very unlikely there would be any impact to the surrounding community.
Overall the project provides significant business and economic benefits to the Illawarra and grows the use of a significant piece of vital infrastructure in line with the 30 year vision for the harbour.

I support this project, which provides an upgrade to the berths in Port Kembla, allows more flexibility in shipping, provides significant economic benefits for Illawarra. The project EIS shows that considerable thoughts have been given in environmental impacts and controls.

This is an important project for BlueScope, as it will allow BlueScope to switch to imported commodities from Queensland and WA when there are supply disruptions in NSW. Currently BlueScope does not have berth capacity at Port Kembla to import sufficient commodities and is heavily reliant on local NSW supply chains, especially for coal. When these local supplies are disrupted for various reasons, BlueScope should be able to import sufficient replacement commodities from interstate via its berths. It is great to see BlueScope continuing to invest heavily in the Illawarra and the port infrastructure at Port Kembla, ensuring continuing local steelmaking and supporting local jobs.

I am strongly in support of the project, given the importance of the berths at Port Kembla to the efficient and sustainable operation of the Port Kembla Steelworks.

The BlueScope Commodity Logistics and Import Project is another great example of Australian Business investing in local manufacturing infrastructure and local jobs. Ensuring the continued operation of the Steelworks should be of national importance; ensuring independence in manufacturing capacity, skill and expertise is maintained. BlueScope is investing in important infrastructure with the potential for improved environmental performance through the reduced dust emissions and material spillage during unloading activities in an effort to sustain environmentally conscious local manufacturing and should be supported with this endeavour.

As one of the three deepwater ports in NSW, any work to upgrade the facilities at Port Kembla is worthwhile.
I would hope that Bluescope adopts similar projects across the whole site to make the most of this very important region.
Too much of it has gone derelict.

I support the project as it will assist with the ongoing operational security of BlueScope and secure local jobs and manufacturing in Australia

Please find attached submission letter.

The project is essential to ongoing steel making in the region. The need for domestic steel supply has become extremely apparent in recent times, and the CLIP project will ensure access to premium metallurgical coal required to support steel making in Port Kembla, and in particular the No. 6 Blast Furnace Reline Project. The CLIP project is essential to Australian manufacturing and to the ongoing support of thousands of jobs.

The project supports the continuation of steelmaking in the Illawarra. The installation of modernised equipment reduces the potential for environmental emissions during ship unloading.

I support the project

This project is key to the longevity of the Port Kembla Steelworks. It enables the unloading of key feed materials to current and future iron & steelmaking processes.

Commodity Logistics and Import Project Support
I support the project in its current submission form on the basis that it provides an upgrade to the existing port facilities on the BlueScope berths, allows greater flexibility in shipping operations, an improvement in environment controls and the ability to meet an increase in materials imported across the berth to accommodate a shortage in local coal supply.
The project EIS shows that considerable thought has been put into the execution of the project with consultation of various port authorities and owners. Given the location of the works adjacent to the inner harbour and the existing steel operations, it is very unlikely there would be any impact to the surrounding community.
Overall the project provides significant business and economic benefits to the Illawarra and grows the use of a significant piece of vital infrastructure in line with the 30 year vision for the harbour.

This project will provide thousands of jobs and is imperative to the security and long term future of BlueScope and Steelmaking in the Illawarra. It will also provide a more sustainable, economical and environmental method for unloading materials required by BlueScope.