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Lyttelton Port Company will invest USD 482 million in the development of the Te Awaparahi Bay wharf and container terminal in Lyttelton, boosting the economic growth of New Zealand's South Island.
LPC Chairman, Barry Bragg, stated that the investment represents a significant step for the port, Christchurch, and the South Island economy.
"We have dedicated the last decade to rebuilding and strengthening the port. Today's announcement aims to create the necessary capacity, resilience, and skills for the next generation of trade in the South Island," declared Barry Bragg.
CCHL Chairman, Bryan Pearson, stated that "this approval by CCHL reflects confidence in Christchurch, in the South Island economy, and our firm conviction in Lyttelton Port Company's role as the main gateway for international trade in the South Island."
LPC Chief Executive, Graeme Sumner, stated that the need for investment was evident, as aging infrastructure, growing demand, larger vessels, and increasing export volumes created the right conditions to move forward.
The Te Awaparahi Bay expansion and resilience improvement project includes the construction of a 388-meter deep-water wharf, greater berthing capacity, and a 5-hectare container terminal. The wharf will feature four new gantry cranes.
The new terminal will have semi-automated gantry cranes in the maneuvering yard, allowing the port to manage more containers in less space, improving the speed and reliability of terminal operations, and facilitating safer and more efficient container movement.
Once completed, the port will have an annual berthing capacity of approximately 850,000 TEU, ensuring the management of the projected volume for the coming decades. The project is expected to be completed in 2031.
