- Spoilbank Marina in Port Hedland to officially
open on 29 November 2024 with a community celebration
- New facility includes a boat ramp, boat pens,
fishing jetty and a public recreation and event space
- Marina to transform Port Hedland's waterfront
into a vibrant amenity for locals and visitors to enjoy
Port Hedland's Spoilbank
Marina will officially open at 5.30pm on Friday, 29 November 2024, as part of a
whole-of-community celebration event.
The opening will give the
Hedland community and visitors a first look at the new marina, which will
include a vibrant community space and improve safety for recreational boaties.
The Spoilbank Marina
includes a four-lane recreational boat ramp, boat pens, fish cleaning
facilities, fishing jetty and a recreation and event space with public
amenities.
The marina also includes
an art walk that highlights Aboriginal culture with artworks designed by
Kariyarra artists. It features marine-themed sculptures, terrazzo designs set
into the ground, and shaded areas decorated with patterns celebrating local
plants and animals.
Work will also begin soon
on an interactive, adventure playground for children and families following the
Town of Port Hedland's recent success in securing a $4 million Lotterywest
grant to design and build the playground.
The $187.5 million
Spoilbank Marina project is a key election commitment from the WA Labor
Government. It is funded by the WA Government, Town of Port Hedland and BHP,
and delivered by Pilbara Ports. It will be operated by the Department of
Transport.
Further information about
the Spoilbank Marina project is available on Pilbara
Ports website.
Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:
"The Spoilbank Marina is a long-held dream of the Hedland community and
I'm proud my Government has delivered on its election commitment to build this
fantastic new amenity.
"I am thrilled to celebrate the opening of this new marina with the
Hedland community, which marks a significant achievement for our community and
our Government."
Comments attributed to Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Once opened, the Spoilbank
Marina will become a vibrant attraction for both locals and tourists to visit
and enjoy Western Australia's beautiful coastline.
"This is an incredible
project that has transformed the waterfront, and will no doubt become a major
drawcard for many years to come, while also supporting recreational boaties to
enjoy the water more safely."
Comments attributed to Ports Minister David Michael:
"The Spoilbank Marina project has been a fantastic boost to the Pilbara
economy, with local businesses and contractors benefiting from the waterfront
transformation.
"The WA Government continues to invest in quality spaces for regional
communities to help build family-friendly, vibrant and cohesive communities."
Comments attributed to Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:
"I am delighted the
Spoilbank Marina is almost complete. This is a major achievement for not only
the project, but the Hedland community, which has eagerly awaited these new
facilities.
"The
new facilities will transform Port Hedland's foreshore into a cultural and
social hub."
