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Name of the Project
Geraldton port maximisation project (PMaxP).
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia.
Project Owner/s
Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA).
Project Description
PMaxP is a major infrastructure project at the Geraldton port in response to a significant projected throughput increase from 15-million tonnes to about 25-million tonnes a year over the next ten years.
PMaxP will address the need for additional multiuser storage and rebuilding of Berth 1/2 facilities for new commodities, such as urea, silica sands and spodumene, which are not compatible with iron-ore, to avoid cross-contamination.
The project will include:
• the demolition and reconstruction of the Berth 1/2 facilities with associated shiploading and materials handling infrastructure to facilitate the sand, urea and spodumene products, which are incompatible with iron-ore and require dedicated facilities;
• the removal of unused legacy assets that currently inhibit port expansion opportunities;
two truck unloaders – one with an associated storage shed to allow for the assembly of cargoes;
• the relocation of the tug boat harbour, as the current harbour can accommodate only three tugs;
• the relocation of pilot boats and associated land-based workshop/offices;
the rationalisation of port infrastructure to reduce operational maintenance costs;
roadworks to facilitate the significant increase in truck movements; and
• other associated infrastructure such as additional vessels, operations precinct, maintenance facilities and shore tension units.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The state government announced major funding approval of A$332-million for the project in May 2022.
Planned Start/End Date
The expansion will be undertaken over the next four years.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
MWPA, tel +61 8 99 640520 or email mail@midwestports.com.au.