The contract for the first stage of the Port to REZ (renewable energy zones) project, from the Port of Newcastle to Elong Elong in New South Wales, has been awarded.
Delivery of projects in REZs requires the transportation of large and heavy renewable energy components from ports such as the Port of Newcastle. These can include wind turbine components and transformers for generation and transmission infrastructure.
BMD has been awarded the contract to deliver these works for EnergyCo and Transport for NSW.
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The first stage of Port to REZ upgrades includes 19 intersection upgrades between the Port of Newcastle and Elong Elong in the Central-West Orana REZ, with these upgrades to be funded by the NSW and Australian Governments. This will see upgrades and modifications being delivered over more than 300 kilometres of the New England, Golden, and Castlereagh Highways, including new turning lanes and safety measures.
These enhancements aim to ensure the smooth passage of OSOM components as well as reduced delay times and easier travel through intersections for all road users.
Works are scheduled to begin in late April.
