Bulk Liquids Berth No. 2 - Port Botany - Department of Planning ...

Executive Summary
Introduction
This Environmental Assessment has been prepared to obtain approval for the construction and
operation of a second Bulk Liquids Berth (BLB2) facility at Port Botany. BLB2 is proposed
primarily to cater for future growth of imported and exported chemical, petroleum and gas products
and reduce potential demurrage costs. The BLB2 project comprises:
Construction of a steel piled pier berth adjacent to the existing BLB1;
Installation of associated infrastructure such as marine loading arms (MLA) and fire fighting
equipment;
Installation of additional pipelines from existing user sites to the new berth; and
Unloading/ loading and maintenance activities associated with the operation of the facility 24
hours a day 7 days a week.
BLB2 would be located adjacent to the existing Bulk Liquids Berth (BLB1) at the south-western
end of Brotherson Dock approximately 11 km south of the Sydney CBD.
Strategic Objective
The primary strategic objective of the project is to ensure New South Wales has adequate berth
capacity to satisfy existing and future forecast demands for the import and export of bulk liquids
for the benefit of the NSW economy.
Purpose of the Environmental Assessment
The Environmental Assessment has been prepared under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning
and Assessment Act 1979 to obtain project approval for the BLB2. It assesses the environmental
issues associated with the construction and operation of the BLB2 and provides mitigation
measures to address any potential impacts. It also includes a draft ‘Statement of Commitments’
that outlines commitments for the management of environmental effects that could occur from the
construction, operation and maintenance of the project.
Description of the Project
The project would consist of the following main elements:
Central working platform providing a work area, with berthing face (including bollards and
fenders) and pipe manifold/ marine loading arm (MLA) arrangements;
Adjacent berthing dolphins on each side of working platform designed to accommodate up to
the maximum length vessel;
SINCLAIR KNIGHT MERZ
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