Work has started on dredging at Lumsden Point in the Port of Port Hedland, with approximately one million cubic meters of material to be removed over the next eight weeks by Jan De Nul.
The dredging program is set to create a deeper access channel, swing basin and berth pockets to ensure the safe and efficient berthing of vessels at the new Lumsden Point facility.
Earlier this year, Jan De Nul (Australia) Pty Ltd was awarded the contract for these vital dredging and land reclamation activities.
Extensive preparatory works have already been completed, culminating in the arrival of the JFJ De Nul cutter suction dredge in Port Hedland earlier this week, Pilbara Ports said.
Environmental monitoring is being carried out as part of the dredging program to minimise the risk of impact to surrounding habitats.
According to Pilbara Ports, dredged material will be disposed of at a designated reclamation area within Lumsden in accordance with an approved Environmental Management Plan.