Plate Mill Modernisation Project Port Kembla

We are strengthening our communities for the future

In June 2024, BlueScope received Board and NSW Government Planning approval for its $300 million Plate Mill Modernisation Project, underscoring our commitment to enhancing sovereign manufacturing capabilities in Australia.

Watch this video from the media conference that was held at the Inside Industry Visitor Centre on 7 June 2024 featuring The Hon. Paul Scully MP (NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces), who explains the significant economic benefits of this major upgrade project.

Project information

The Plate Mill Modernisation Project includes the installation of a new modern walking beam furnace and the development of an additional heavy plate processing route that will enhance product quality and customer experience, increase capacity, reduce emissions intensity and improve process efficiency.

The Project is an important step in bolstering Australia's sovereign manufacturing capability, supporting critical industries like renewable energy, defence, and major infrastructure.

Project Papermill modernisation fast facts

Statutory Approvals and major project application documents

Contact us

For any enquiries or to raise an issue or complaint about the project, please contact us via email or call on 1800 640 252.