Port of Hay Point
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As one of the largest coal export ports in the world, the Port of Hay Point is a vital part of the social and economic fabric of both Mackay and Queensland, more broadly.
Two separate coal terminals at the port, Hay Point Coal Terminal (HPCT) and Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT), service coal mines in Central Queensland’s Bowen Basin. The mines link to the terminals via an integrated rail-port network.
The port has expanded significantly over the past 20 years and now primarily exports metallurgical coal, a key resource in the steel-making process.
Location
A tight-knit community resides in Hay Point, about 40 kilometres south of Mackay. While the port is the key feature of the town (there's even a lookout from the Port Administration building), locals benefit from a tropical beachside lifestyle. Residents and port workers have unparalleled access to some of Australia’s most stunning natural landscapes.
Trading through Hay Point
The Port of Hay Point comprises two separate coal export terminals: Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT), which is leased from the State Government by Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure, and Hay Point Coal Terminal (HPCT), which is owned by BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance and operated by Hay Point Services.
Port capability includes:
- purpose-built rail in-loading facilities at both terminals
- onshore stockpiling areas
- offshore wharves serviced by conveyor systems and supported on jetties that run out to sea and allow loading in deep water.
Marine offloading facility
NQBP operates the Half Tide Tug Harbour Marine Operating Facility (HTTH MOF), a safe location for the short, medium and long-term basing of barges and other marine support equipment. There are three loading facilities at the port’s MOF. The Lay Down/Hardstand Areas of the MOF are available for storage by arrangement only, and fees and/or charges apply.
Strategic planning
Growth at the Port of Hay Point is expected to continue to meet industry demand.
The Hay Point Marine Offloading Facility infrastructure project is complete and open for business.
We continue to build a better port to service stakeholder requirements.
Read an overview of our planning or consult the Port of Hay Point land use plan.
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Minimal ship traffic
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Extensive common user infrastructure including roll-on/roll-off (RORO) barge facility
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Proximity to existing and future development projects
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Coal handling and stockpiling areas
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Rail in-loading facilities
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We oversee a variety of services to support the ongoing safe and efficient operations of the port. These might include tasks like managing water and waste, coordinating dredging or maintaining the tug harbour, among other responsibilities.
We also support operations at the port through the provision of pilotage services.
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We demonstrate our commitment to the Hay Point community by supporting local organisations and events through our Sponsorships and Donations Program.
The Port of Hay Point Community Reference Group (CRG) provides a community engagement forum for locals to discuss topics relevant to operations, development and planning activities within the port.
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The port is located within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, and we take our stewardship role seriously. We are privileged to operate in such a beautiful part of the world and our environmental program supports our long-term approach to doing business in the region.
Specific areas of conservation significance in the vicinity include the Mount Hector Conservation Park, Lake Barfield and Sandringham Bay.
NQBP is a statutory authority for assessing development on port land, and we strongly emphasise understanding the environmental values in and around our port area to inform how we best assess and manage development.