1977: Port Botany is approved

In 2015, I posted an entry on the original scheme for Port Botany dating back to 1969. Since that time, I have found more material relating to the evolution of the port.

In that entry, I mentioned that Stage 1 commenced construction in 1971 and was not completed until 1979. Formal approval was granted by the NSW Government led by Neville Wran in January 1977.

This decision would mark the beginning of the end of Sydney Harbour acting as the main port for Sydney as concerns were raised over the harbour's ability to cope with increased shipping traffic and handle container shipping.

Container and Bulk Liquid Berths would be built, but a proposed coal loader would not proceed.

Below is coverage from The Daily Telegraph on January 26, 1977.