As per a news’s article by The PNG Business News published on the 3rd of June, 2023, Steamships have taken over Motukea North from the original owners, Curtain Bros LTD and plan to develop the 38-hectare site to the north-west of Motukea Wharf into Portside Business Park (“STEAMSHIPS ESTABLISHES PORTSIDE BUSINESS PARK” — News — PNG Business News).
SO WHAT IS THE PORT SIDE BUSINESS PARK?
Steamships Managing Director, Rupert Bray, said “We see the Portside Business Park precinct as the future industrial and commercial hub for Port Moresby. Steamships is proactively working with the respective PNG Government agencies to have Portside Business Park become a Special Economic Zone. This industrial park has the potential to become the catalyst for economic development in both the resource and non-resource sectors.” Mr. Bray added that “Consistent with the PNG Government’s National Development Goals, Portside Business Park will not only generate economic activity but also promote downstream processing, manufacturing and the export of local goods and services, encourage domestic and international investment, create employment, and develop infrastructure.”
Image 2: Image 2, from left to right: Patrick Duckworth, Managing Director, Tininga Group of Companies and Steamships MD Rupert Bray (“Wonye Dobel Project Phase II Underway ” — News — PNG Business News)
“As per the above-mentioned new article, “It will be a mixed-use industrial development with three core zones – an Industrial Zone with a wharf and open-yard storage; a Light Industrial Zone with warehouses and flexible warehouse with office mezzanines; and a Commercial Zone for supermarkets, petrol stations, banks and ATMs, primary healthcare, food & beverage outlets, a business hotel, and other businesses that support the locators at Portside Business Park etc.”
WHAT JOBS CAN WE EXPECT TO BE CREATED FROM THE PORT SIDE BUSINESS PARK?
The Portside Business Park project, as described in the article, is a mixed-use industrial development with three core zones: an Industrial Zone, a Light Industrial Zone, and a Commercial Zone. Such a project is likely to create a variety of jobs across different sectors. Here are some of the jobs you can expect to be created from this project:
- Industrial Workers: In the Industrial Zone, there will be a need for workers involved in port operations, wharf management, and open-yard storage. This may include dockworkers, crane operators, forklift operators, and logistics personnel.
- Warehouse Workers: The Light Industrial Zone with warehouses will require warehouse staff, including warehouse managers, pickers and packers, inventory clerks, and equipment operators.
- Office Staff: The flexible warehouse with office mezzanines suggests the need for administrative and office staff, such as office managers, administrative assistants, and clerical workers.
- Retail Workers: The Commercial Zone includes supermarkets, food & beverage outlets, and other retail businesses. This will create jobs for cashiers, sales associates, store managers, and restaurant staff.
- Banking and ATM Personnel: The presence of banks and ATMs will require bank tellers, customer service representatives, and ATM maintenance personnel.
- Healthcare Professionals: The mention of primary healthcare facilities suggests the need for doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff.
- Hospitality Staff: A business hotel will require front desk staff, housekeepers, maintenance workers, and management personnel.
- Support Services: Various support services such as security personnel, maintenance staff, and janitors will be required to maintain the facilities.
- Construction Workers: During the construction phase of the project, there will be a demand for construction workers, including laborers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and engineers.
- Management and Administration: The entire project will also require professionals in management roles, including project managers, property managers, and administrative personnel to oversee operations and manpower issues.
- Transportation and Logistics: Given the industrial and commercial nature of the project, there will likely be a need for truck drivers, delivery personnel, and logistics coordinators.
- IT and Technology Specialists: Many businesses today rely on technology, so IT specialists, network administrators, and cybersecurity experts may also be needed.
- Marketing and Sales: Businesses in the Commercial Zone will require marketing and sales professionals to promote their products and services.
- Environmental and Safety Personnel: Compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards will necessitate the hiring of environmental specialists and safety officers.
The exact number and types of jobs created will depend on the size and scope of the Portside Business Park project, as well as the specific businesses that choose to locate there. Additionally, local economic conditions and regulations will also play a role in determining the job market in the area. But since PNG already has a high number of jobseekers, getting the people employed by the project won’t be a problem at all, as we estimate that hundreds of people in Port Moresby and Central Province will benefit greatly through employment opportunities with the Portside Business Park.
None of the articles we’ve researched have stated the estimated time of commencement for the project but we’ll definitely advise you should we hear about it.
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