- Construction to begin on the second stage of
seawalls at Lumsden Point
- Lumsden Point development to support
diversification in the Pilbara and alleviate demand on existing port
infrastructure
- Pilbara businesses to benefit from seawall
contract
The Cook Government is
continuing to drive economic diversification opportunities in the Pilbara, with
the new multi-user facility and logistics hub at Port Hedland's Lumsden Point
reaching another milestone.
The Lumsden Point
project, backed by a $129.1 million State Government commitment, includes
construction of seawalls, a causeway to connect the wharf to the proposed
logistics hub, dredging of the inner harbour and construction of the roads and
intersections in support of the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub.
The Pilbara Ports
Authority has awarded MGN Civil the contract for the west seawall construction,
with works expected to begin shortly.
Pilbara based businesses
are set to benefit from the west seawall contract, with 100 per cent of
materials, suppliers and sub-contractors to be sourced within the region, and
additional labour opportunities on offer.
MGN Civil began
construction of the first stage of the seawalls (east seawall) in January 2023,
and will complete the first stage works next month.
The Lumsden Point
development will deliver new multi-user facilities and berths, diversifying
trade in the Pilbara and supporting growth of renewable industries in Australia
and overseas.
It will increase export
capacity for battery metals such as lithium and copper concentrates, facilitate
the import of renewable energy infrastructure including wind turbines and
blades, and support the rapid growth of direct shipping services to the
Pilbara.
The Commonwealth
Government is investing $565 million to support common user port upgrades in
the Pilbara, part of which will enable the development of Lumsden Point.
Further information about
the Lumsden Point project is available on Pilbara
Ports' website.
Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:
"We know there are enormous
opportunities in the Pilbara for job-creating new green industries, but we need
the infrastructure in place to facilitate this growth.
"The Lumsden Point development
will open up new opportunities in battery metals and renewable energy –
ensuring the Pilbara remains the nation's economic engine room long into the
future.
"It's also great to see Pilbara
businesses benefiting from this major investment, as part of our commitment to
local content in government contracts."
Comments attributed to Ports Minister David Michael:
"It is fantastic to
see the progress being made at Lumsden Point, with this critical piece of
infrastructure essential to facilitating growth and trade diversification in
the Pilbara. It will also ensure WA is prepared for the future as we transition
to net-zero emissions.
"The west seawall
contract will provide a boost to the local economy and is an important step to
enable future work at Lumsden Point to progress.
"The ultimate development of
Lumsden Point is expected to boost Australia's gross domestic product by $2.1
billion per annum. It is expected to save 3.6 million tonnes of emissions
by 2055 by supporting direct shipping to the Pilbara and providing a pathway
for renewable energy infrastructure."
Comments attributed to
Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:
"Lumsden Point will
provide significant economic benefit to the State and country, solidifying WA's
position as the engine room of the Australian economy.
"I am also thrilled
that MGN has committed to 100 per cent of materials for the project being
sourced from the Pilbara region, 100 per cent of sub-contractors and suppliers
being locally-based and as much as 50 per cent of the labour being carried out
by Pilbara-based people."
