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South Port’s project to deepen entrance channel successful

Operational Update26 October 2023SPNIndustrials

31 October 2023


NZX Announcement / Media Release



South Port’s Project Kia Whakaū to deepen the entrance channel successful


South Port is pleased to announce the successful completion of project Kia Whakaū, to deepen

the entrance channel from 8.7m to 9.7m chart datum, a maximum operating draft of 10.7m at high

tide.


“This is a major project for the Port and will benefit the Port’s customers and the region for years

to come and aligns with the Company’s purpose to facilitate the best logistic solutions for the

region”, said Chair Rex Chapman.


South Port Chief Executive Nigel Gear said that the Company is taking a staged approach to the

new draft by declaring an interim operating draft of 10.3m at high tide to assess the handling of

deeper draft vessels before moving to the full 10.7m, in line with our Safety First values.


This achievement will be recognised with a celebration on Monday 30 October at the Port with

customers, contractors, staff and the local Rūnaka.


ENDS


For further information please contact:


Mr Nigel Gear

Chief Executive

South Port New Zealand Limited

Tel: 027 494 3322

Email: ngear@southport.co.nz


Mr Rex Chapman

Chair

South Port New Zealand Ltd

Tel: 027 454 8455

Email: rex.chapman@cplaw.co.nz

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