The Geraldton Port Maximisation Project (PMaxP) is an infrastructure endeavour to expand the capacity of the Geraldton Port to accommodate for a forecasted rise in trade. The project will involve:
- demolition and reconstruction of the berth, half with associated ship loading and material handling infrastructure
- the removal of unused legacy assets which currently inhibit port expansion opportunities
- two truck unloaders
- the relocation of the tug boat harbour
- the relocation of pilot boats and associated land based workshop/offices
- rationalisation of port infrastructure to reduce operational maintenance costs, and
- other associated infrastructure, such as road works, additional vessels, operations precinct, maintenance facilities and shore tension units.
Key Dates
| Jul 2026 | Expected Construction Commencement |
Funding contributions
| WA Government |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Mid West Ports Authority’s (MWPA) |
| Successful Tenderer: | Surge Protection Breakwater - MGN Civil |
| Adviser (Govt): | BG&E Resources |
PROJECT HISTORY
| May 2022 | The WA State Government announced major funding approval of $332 million for the project. |
| Oct 2022 | BG&E Resources was awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management tender for the project. |
| Aug 2024 | The project was submitted to the Western Australian EPA for referral. |
| Sep 2024 | The Western Australian EPA confirmed that the project would require environmental assessment. |
| May 2025 | The WA Government announced the commencement of construction on the $52 million materials handling facility as part of the project. |
| May 2025 | The project was referred to the Federal EPBC Portal for assessment. |
| Aug 2025 | The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water determined the project was not a controlled action and would not require assessment under the EPBC Act. |
| Sep 2025 | The EPA released its assessment report and recommended that the project proceed, subject to conditions. |
| May 2026 | The WA Government granted environmental approvals to the project under the EP Act. |
| Jun 2026 | Mid West Ports awarded MGN Civil the contract for the construction of the Geraldton Port Surge Protection Breakwater. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2022)
Sector
Other Transport
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Unconfirmed |
Location
Western Australia |
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