Port of Newcastle has commenced the transport of oversized and overmass (OSOM) wind farm components from its Multipurpose Terminal to the Uungula Wind Farm in Central West New South Wales. The movement marks the first time the dedicated Port to Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) route has been used to transport oversized componentry to the Central-West Orana region.

Since receiving the first shipment in August 2025, the Port has managed the discharge and storage of more than 800 components, including 400 tower sections and 170 turbine blades. The logistics phase is expected to involve approximately 700 individual deliveries over the next 12 months to complete the transport of equipment to the Squadron Energy site.

CEO of Port of Newcastle, Craig Carmody said the start of deliveries highlights the Port’s role in the supply chain for large-scale renewable energy developments.

“We have worked with Squadron Energy across vessel discharge, laydown and load-out to prepare these components for transport to Uungula,” Craig said.

“This milestone demonstrates the Port’s capability for the management of heavy-lift project cargo and the coordination of its movement through the state’s road network.”

The Uungula project is located within the Central-West Orana REZ, a key area for the New South Wales Government’s renewable energy transition. The initial delivery utilised infrastructure upgrades designed to accommodate the unprecedented scale of wind turbine components, which often require specialised handling and escort services.

Craig said the coordination between port, road and project partners is essential for the rollout of the next generation of energy infrastructure.

“Utilising the Port to REZ route for the first time highlights the scale of this rollout,” Craig said.

“The Port continues to work with the NSW Government to support investment in port-to-project infrastructure, ensuring the connections are in place to enable renewable energy development across the state.”

The Multipurpose Terminal at the Port has been configured to act as a primary staging area for these projects, providing the space required for the storage of blades and tower sections before they are moved inland. This logistics model is intended to reduce bottlenecks in the supply chain as New South Wales accelerates its investment in wind and solar infrastructure.

IMAGE | First renewable energy components depart Port of Newcastle for Uungula Wind Farm