- New four-lane public boat ramp to open at
Spoilbank Marina on 20 January 2024
- Boat pens and fishing jetty are expected to open
by mid-2024'
- Construction continues for much anticipated
late-2024 Spoilbank Marina opening
The Spoilbank Marina
project in Port Hedland will achieve an important milestone this month, with
the public boat ramp facility to open at 6am on 20 January 2024.
The opening will give the
Hedland community and visitors access to a new four-lane boat ramp and
substantial car park area for recreational boat owners to use.
The Spoilbank Marina boat
ramp will initially be available for use daily between 6am and 6pm. The
Richardson Street boat ramp will remain open for use 24 hours a day.
The $187.5 million Spoilbank
Marina project is a key election commitment from the WA Labor Government. It is
funded by the State Government, Town of Port Hedland and BHP, and is being
delivered by Pilbara Ports.
The boat pens and fishing
jetty at the marina will be the next stage to be completed and are expected to
be opened mid-2024.
Civil and landscaping
construction is well progressed and will continue until late-2024, when the
marina is expected to be fully opened. This final stage will bring the marina
vision to life, providing a vibrant foreshore area for locals and visitors to gather.
The Department of
Transport is set to take over operation of the Spoilbank Marina when the boat
pens are operationally ready.
Further information about
the Spoilbank Marina project is available on Pilbara
Ports' website.
Comments attributed to Ports Minister David Michael:
"The Spoilbank Marina is a
long-held dream of the Hedland community and I'm proud the WA Government is
delivering on its commitment to build this fantastic new amenity.
"The four-lane boat ramp is accessible at all tides and will alleviate
demand on existing boat launch facilities. It will also improve safety for
recreational boaters by providing access to a new navigational channel separate
from Port Hedland's main shipping channel.
"This project continues to boost the Pilbara economy, with local
businesses and contractors benefiting from the Port Hedland waterfront
transformation."
Comments attributed to Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:
"I am delighted the boat ramp will open in the New Year. This is a major
milestone for not only the project, but the Hedland community, which has
eagerly awaited these new facilities.
"The marina boat ramp and navigational channel will greatly improve the
recreational boating experience in Hedland and provide a safer way for the
community to enjoy being out on the water."
