A significant step forward for the Hunter Region: Port of Newcastle Clean Energy Precinct reaches major milestone
Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct (CEP) has reached a major milestone, signing agreements for Front End Engineering Designs (FEED) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) covering electrical infrastructure, water services, general infrastructure, storage, berth infrastructure, and pipelines to berth.
Read MoreHunter Water flicks the switch on its largest renewable energy project
Hunter Water has completed its renewable energy initiative at Balickera Water Pump Station, receiving the first electricity from its biggest solar PV installation yet helping power the station’s large pumps and other critical water supply assets.
Read MorePlans lodged for University of Newcastle City Campus Student Accommodation
The University of Newcastle is one step closer to delivering its brand new, state-of-the-art City Campus Student Accommodation building in Newcastle after submitting the project’s State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for approval.
Read MoreFemales fit fabricating fray
The influx of women into Hunter manufacturing and their varied roles is testament to the sector’s evolution in the region and the ingenuity of its proponents. Hey Zomi’s Mika Koelma, Quarry Mining’s Kari Armitage, and Deeps Engineering’s Rachel Jameson are prime examples.
Read MoreGovernment investment to boost Long-Range Strike for ADF and deliver jobs for Hunter Region
The Albanese Government will contribute up to $850 million in partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to manufacture and service missiles at Williamtown near Newcastle.
Read MoreSt Pius X student workforce initiative brings ‘WoW’ factor to Port of Newcastle
A team of St Pius X year 10 students presented their winning Sustainnovation Challenge project to CEO Craig Carmody, Federal Member for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon MP, industry representatives, and Port of Newcastle employees on 29 August.
Read MoreMaitland councillors voice support for $46 million grant submission
Maitland City Council will lodge a $46 million grant submission to fund major infrastructure upgrades in the Thornton North urban growth precinct and the wider city following support from councillors on 13 August ordinary council meeting.
Read More10 years and $258 billion in trade for Hunter region
Port Authority of NSW is proudly celebrating 10 years together as a State-Owned Corporation, and in Newcastle that decade has seen its operations facilitate a staggering $258 billion in trade for the Hunter region and state economy.
Read MoreA Regional Achievement
Newcastle Airport’s terminal expansion is progressing rapidly with the crown of the building, a vaulted roof and structural steel installations the current work focus.
Read MoreWhiteley opens new medical export opportunities to North America
Whiteley Corporation recently obtained Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification that will allow it to directly export Medical Devices into both the USA and Canada.
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