Project

Lumsden Point General Cargo Facility and Logistics Hub

PROJECT STATUS
Awarded
Lumsden Point General Cargo Facility and Logistics Hub

The Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has proposed a new general cargo facility and logistics hub at Lumsden Point. The Lumsden Point development will facilitate the export of battery metals such as lithium and copper concentrates, the import of renewable energy infrastructure including wind turbines and blades, as well as support the growth of direct shipping services to the Pilbara.

The project will comprise:

  • construction of the logistics hub and landside infrastructure
  • two berths totalling 500 metres in length
  • associated dredging for the berth and access channel, and
  • establishing a causeway between the wharf and land-based facilities.

Key Dates

Feb 2024 EOIs Open
Mar 2024 EOIs Close
Dec 2024 Contract Award

Funding contributions

Federal Government
WA Government

$450 million of the Federal Government's $565 million funding contribution is for the multi-user facilities and berths.

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Pilbara Ports
Successful Tenderer: ACCIONA - Design and construction of two land-backed wharves Konecranes - Supply and construction of two mobile harbour cranes
Related contracts:
Causeway construction
Successful Tenderer - MGN Civil

Dredging and land reclamation
Successful Tenderer - Jan De Nul

Seawalls
Successful Tenderer - MGN Civil

PROJECT HISTORY

May 2014 Environmental approval for the project was obtained.
Jun 2018 An investor briefing for the project was held by the PPA.
Jan 2019 The PPA announced that Qube and Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal have been shortlisted to build and operate the new cargo facility. The two shortlisted respondents will be required deliver detailed proposals to PPA.
2019 The PPA has confirmed the project is eligible for a Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan.
Jul 2023 The Government of WA announced that the first stage of construction of the sea walls commenced in January and will be complete in August. MGN Civil were announced as the contractor delivering the sea walls.
Oct 2023 EOIs open for the opportunity to lease vacant land within the Lumsden Point Common User Port Facility.
Nov 2023 The Government of WA announced that the second stage of the sea walls is underway and is expected to be completed in March 2024.
Feb 2024 EOIs open for the design and construction of Lumsden General Cargo Facility Berths PH5 and PH6 and selected Landside infrastructure at the Port.
Mar 2024 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) closed for the design and construct of the two berths and landside infrastructure.
Apr 2024 Pilbara Ports announced that it has signed a commitment agreement with two customers - Pilbara Minerals and a Joint Venture of Mineral Resources and Albermarle. The agreement allows for the finalisation of tenure arrangements between the customers and the Pilbara Ports Authority
May 2024 The Federal Government announced the awarding of two contracts for the project. Jan De Nul has been awarded the contract for dredging and land reclamation to create a new access channel in the port that will enable vessels to safely berth, a swing basin and berth pockets. The second contract was awarded to MGN Civil for the construction of the causeway which will connect the new wharf to the proposed logistics hub area. Construction started in April. The Government also announced that the seawalls were completed in March.
Dec 2024 The WA Government announced that two contracts have been awarded for the project. ACCIONA has been awarded the primary contract to design and construct two land-backed wharves, and Konecranes has been awarded the contract to supply and construct two mobile harbour cranes.