Pilbara Ports has been awarded two construction contracts for the Lumsden Point project at the Port of Hedland in Western Australia (WA).
Jan De Nul (Australia) has won the contract for dredging and land reclamation.
This contract includes the construction of a new access channel, turning basin and berths, increasing the port’s capacity to receive ships without tidal restrictions.
Jan De Nul will mobilize to the site this month and dredging work is expected to begin in September 2024.
The second contract has been awarded to MGN Civil for the construction of a causeway that will connect the new quay to the proposed logistics hub area.
Construction began earlier in April this year, following the recent completion of the sea wall in March.
The development of Lumsden Point is expected to boost the export of battery metals such as lithium and copper concentrates and the import of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind turbines and blades.
It is also intended to support the growth of direct scheduled services to the Pilbara region.
Infrastructure Australia is said to have recognized the Pilbara Ports expansion as a national infrastructure priority.
In addition, the Australian and WA governments are jointly investing in the Lumsden Point project to enhance trade and economic growth in the Pilbara and beyond.
Specifically, the Australian Government is investing A$565 million ($374.71 million), with A$450 million earmarked for the development of new multi-user facilities and moorings at Lumsden Point.
The WA Government is contributing $96.6 million to this initiative.
WA Ports Minister David Michael said: “The Pilbara is the nation’s economic powerhouse, and the Lumsden Point project will ensure it remains that way well into the future. This vital infrastructure will facilitate trade growth at the port and position Port Hedland at the forefront of future green industries.
“The completion of the sea walls and the recent award of the dredging, land reclamation and causeway construction contracts represent important milestones in the progress of the project, which will drive economic growth and regional employment opportunities.”
“Pilbara Ports awards construction contracts for Lumsden Point” was originally created and published by World Building Networka brand owned by GlobalData.
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