Expansion of Northport

Project - Northport Ltd (Northport) has submitted applications to the Northland Regional Council and the Whangarei District Council for resource consent to construct, operate, and maintain an expansion to the existing Northport facility at State Highway 15, Marsden Point.

The purpose of the expansion is: 

- To create a modern efficient terminal with a 700 m long container berth and sufficient terminal area to handle at least 500,000 TEU/annum.

- Locate all container services on the new terminal to enable growth and diversification of other freight on the existing footprint.

- Incorporate best practice operational and environmental controls to minimise the effects on the surrounding environment and community.

- Allow for the integration of rail freight following the construction of the Marsden Point spur.

The proposed works include:

- Reclamation of part of the Coastal Marine Area (CMA) to the immediate east of the existing Port reclamation.

- Capital and associated maintenance dredging.

- Wharf structure on the northern (seaward) edge of the proposed reclamation.

- Sheet piling and rock revetment structure on the eastern edge of the reclamation.

- Beach renourishment to augment a sandy flood spit feature in the intertidal area in order to create a suitable avifauna roosting habitat.

- Treatment and discharge of operational stormwater via the existing pond-based stormwater system and/or proprietary devices.

- Port-related activities on the proposed reclamation and wharves, and on parts of the proposed development above MHWS.

Our Work - Reyburn and Bryant planners were responsible for preparing the assessment of environmental effects and for coordinating technical experts in conjunction with the Project Team. They have also produced planning evidence for the Council hearing.