New construction milestone reached on Lumsden Point project at Port Hedland

The Lumsden Point project in the Port of Port Hedland has reached an early construction milestone with the completion of the first stage of the seawalls. 

The Lumsden Point development involves the construction of new multi-user facilities including a general cargo berth and minerals export berth. This vital project will help expand trade opportunities in the Pilbara and support the growing renewable industries in Australia and overseas. 

The Australian Government is investing $565 million towards the upgrade of common user port facilities in the Pilbara, including the Lumsden Point project. The State Government has also committed $129.1 million towards this development. 

The Lumsden Point project will ultimately help increase export capacity for new energy metals such as lithium and copper concentrates as well as facilitate the import of renewable energy infrastructure – including wind turbines and blades – and support the rapid growth of direct cargo ship services that link the Pilbara with Asian ports. 

“The Lumsden Point development is critical to the green transition in Western Australia and around the world. 

“It will provide import pathways for renewable energy infrastructure and export pathways for critical minerals and battery metals. 

“The development will unlock fresh opportunities for the region, cementing the Pilbara as Australia’s economic powerhouse for decades to come. 

“It is fantastic to see the completion of the first stage of the seawalls, a crucial first step in the overall project. 

“The Cook Government continues to invest in infrastructure that fuels future prosperity and supports regional jobs growth,” Ports Minister David Michael said. 

The Lumsden Point development is now progressing to the next stages that will include the creation of a new access channel, swing basin, and berth pockets. 

In addition, Pilbara Ports Authority is currently inviting tenders for the construction of the causeway that will connect the wharf area to the proposed logistics hub. 

The overall scope of works for the Lumsden Point project includes dredging of channel access and turning basins, construction of two new multi-user berths, and a central access road and service corridor that links to the Great Northern Highway to enable private sector investment in a landside logistics hub. 

Previously, MGN Civil was awarded the contract to undertake the construction of the second stage or the west seawall. You can read more about it here.

Source: Government of Western Australia – Media Statements; Pilbara Ports Authority; Road & Infrastructure Australia; Australian Mining