East Coast Nuclear Submarine Base at Port Kembla
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Source: The Guardian
A proposed nuclear submarine base in Port Kembla, 75km south of Sydney, identified as the preferred east coast base for Australia's proposed nuclear submarine fleet. The base will harbour nuclear-powered submarines with reactors fuelled by highly enriched uranium. The base is expected to be operational by 2040 and will require significant infrastructure including berthing, a dry dock, and submarin
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Government, Nuclear, Seaport
- Location
- Port Kembla, New South Wales, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Guardian
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A proposed nuclear submarine base in Port Kembla, 75km south of Sydney, identified as the preferred east coast base for Australia's proposed nuclear submarine fleet. The base will harbour nuclear-powered submarines with reactors fuelled by highly enriched uranium. The base is expected to be operational by 2040 and will require significant infrastructure including berthing, a dry dock, and submarine facilities. The project is expected to bring economic benefits but also faces public resistance due to perceived risks and potential military targeting. |
Original sector | Defense |
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Location
Country | Australia |
State | New South Wales |
City | Port Kembla |
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Source | The Guardian |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Government, Nuclear, Seaport |
Article published date | 2026-05-18 |
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