1. Port is to be capable of serving large capacity deep draft vessels which are suitable for bulk commodity transport at low cost to and from overseas destinations.

2. Port is to be capable of receiving large heavy lift items as may be required from time to time by heavy industry and the energy, mining and military sectors.

3. Port is to have no less than 20 metres depth of water at the berth(s) at low tide.

4. Port is to have loading/unloading berth(s) in an area not significantly influenced by strong currents.

5. Port is to have loading/unloading berth(s) in an area not significantly influenced by sea swell.

6. Port is to have loading/unloading berth(s) located and orientated such that port operations will not be significantly influenced by commonly prevailing strong winds.

7. Port is to have a generous nearby area of (20metres plus) deep water for several vessels to stand by prior to engagement at the berth.

8. Port is to have a wide area of deep water access for fully laden vessels to leave the berth and proceed down the Gulf without having to wait for tidal conditions to change.

9. Port is to have a wide area of deep water access for vessels to arrive and leave without having to wait for completion of passage of other shipping associated with the Pirie, Whyalla or Bonython Ports.

10. Port area is not to be located where it can be compromised by generation of temporary or permanent exclusion zones which can arise from bulk handling of Hydrocarbons or other Dangerous Goods at nearby facilities.

11. Port is not to be located where it can be compromised by potentially hazardous activities such as firing of military ordinance on lands in the vicinity of the port.

12. Port is not to be located in an area recognized for unique marine habitat.

13. Port is to be designed and equipped for operation with TARGET ZERO spillages and emissions.

14. Port is to be located adjacent a large and relatively flat area of land which is suitable for an industrial estate and which is not regarded as highly desirable for recreational activities, tourism or coastal living .

15. Port is to be located where little or no dredging is necessary.

Point Lowly DOES NOT fulfill most of these requirements.

Requirements for a new port

Lights back on

The Whyalla Council has turn the Point Lowly Lighthouse light back on with a dimmer yellow light