Lyttelton Port announces $821m expansion
The huge project is designed to help meet growing demand from South Island exporters and accommodate bigger ships.
The Lyttelton Port Company has announced a $821 million expansion of its container terminal, including a new 388-metre deepwater wharf in Te Awaparahi Bay. This project aims to accommodate larger ships and meet the growing demand from South Island exporters. The expansion plans include five hectares of new container space, four new ship-to-shore cranes, and semi-automated gantry yard cranes, with the work expected to be completed by 2031.
LPC chair Barry Bragg stated that this expansion is a significant step for the port, Christchurch, and the South Island economy, creating capacity, resilience, and capability for future trade. The project will be funded through a combination of debt and equity from CCHL, with LPC contributing the remaining funds. The need for investment was highlighted due to ageing infrastructure, increased demand, larger ships, and rising export volumes.
The new terminal will utilize semi-automated gantry yard cranes, enhancing the port's efficiency and safety. The Lyttelton Port Company processed over $7.5 billion in exports in the financial year ending June 2025.
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