Newcastle Airport Sets the Standard: First in Australia to Reach 4+ Airport Carbon Accreditation!
Setting a new benchmark in Australian aviation sustainability, Newcastle Airport has become the first airport in Australia to achieve an Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) of 4+ Transition, placing it in the top 12 per cent of airports worldwide.
Read MoreAirfield Reconfiguration Paves the Way for Global Gateway
In a boost of confidence for the region, Stage One of airfield reconfiguration work is now underway ahead of Newcastle Airport’s international terminal opening on the 1st of August this year.
Read MoreNew technology turns excess leachate to vapour at Singleton Waste Management Facility
Singleton Waste Management Facility (WMF) has become the first site in NSW to secure Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) approval to install evaporation technology to help with the short-term management of leachate volume.
Read MorePort of Newcastle bolsters Australia’s supply chain resilience with passenger vehicle first point of entry service
Port of Newcastle has further diversified its trade offering with several car carriers discharging passenger and heavy vehicles at the Port over the Christmas and New Year period.
Read MoreCessnock Hospital redevelopment moves ahead with plans on public exhibition
The community is being invited to view and provide feedback on the Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment planning documents, with the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) on public exhibition from Monday 20 January 2025.
Read MoreConstruction for Defence Facility Breaks Ground at Newcastle Airport
9 December marked a significant step forward for defence and manufacturing capabilities in the Hunter Region with a sod-turning event to commence construction of a new defence manufacturing facility within Newcastle Airport’s growing Astra Aerolab precinct.
Read MoreLogs lead the way as riverbank rehabilitation progresses on the Williams River
Hunter Water has made positive progress in its remediation efforts to protect the eroding riverbanks of the Williams River, spanning from Seaham to Clarence Town. The essential work is helping to prevent further erosion and enhance water quality, ensuring a sustainable future for the river and its surrounding communities.
Read MoreDesigns unveiled for new Maitland Mental Health facility
Artist’s impression images of the Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation facility have now been released, providing the community with a detailed look at the new, purpose-built facility.
Read MorePort of Newcastle supports STEM students’ race towards a sustainable future in world’s largest hydrogen competition
In a first for the Hunter Region, Port of Newcastle will give high school students from five local schools the opportunity to race in the international Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP), gearing them up for a future in the clean energy technology industry alongside 8,000 students from 25 countries worldwide.
Read MorePort of Newcastle partners with Svitzer, Port Authority of NSW, and Keolis Downer to help bring Women on Water program to life
Port of Newcastle (PON) has joined forces with Svitzer, Port Authority of NSW, and Keolis Downer to make a St Pius X student initiative aimed at attracting more women to the maritime workforce a reality.
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