South Port’s project to deepen entrance channel successful

31 October 2023 South Port's Project Kia Whakau to deepen the entrance channel successful South Port is pleased to announce the successful completion of project Kia Whakau, 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 Runaka. 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 End CA:00420578 For:SPN Type:GENERAL Time:2023-10-26 16:35:10