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Ministerial permit: PA2604168

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Description of proposal

To increase the maximum container stacking height to 18 metres above ground level (equivalent to six containers high) for two new automated stacking rows within the existing terminal.

Application details

  1. Application received

    Date: 06/01/2026

  2. Public notice

  3. Responsible authority decision

Permit details

Application number: PA2604168

Type: Application for planning permit

Applicant name: Port of Melbourne Operations Pty Ltd

Address of Land:

68-80 WEBB DOCK DRIVE PORT MELBOURNE VIC 3207
2/51 EMPRESS ROAD PORT MELBOURNE VIC 3207
90 WEBB DOCK DRIVE PORT MELBOURNE VIC 3207

Contact us

Development Approvals

Department of Transport and Planning

development.approvals@transport.vic.gov.au

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