WORK ON a new 200-metre wharf at the Port of Dampier, designed for berthing Supramax and Panamax bulk carrier vessels, will get begin in October.
The construction of the Dampier Bulk Handling Facility (DBHF) is part of the Dampier Cargo Wharf Projects, which will create a multi-user facility to expand the service capability of the Port of Dampier.
The new wharf includes a ship loader and conveyor for the bulk handling of urea.
It will also accommodate general cargo vessels and cruise ships, as well as vessels supporting the offshore oil and gas industry.
In a notice to customers and port users it warned that construction activty associated with the project will result in increased traffic volumes along Mof Road, increased numbers of people working on-site, dredging equipment in port waters, and navigation of barges from the construction area to the nominated offshore material grounds.
The current heavy load out laydown area will be replaced with a new urea storage shed, with ongoing construction activity expected in this area.
An alternate laydown area has been created in the King Bay Industrial Estate.
The notice said all construction activities are expected to finish mid-2026.
“We are committed to maintaining a high level of service to all our customers and port users during construction,” the notice said.
“While there may be minor disruptions to port operations during this time, we will keep you informed throughout the project via these updates.”
The DBHF is the first stage of the broader Dampier Cargo Wharf Projects, which will also see the delivery of a Dampier Link Bridge (Stage 2), and major refurbishment of the existing Dampier Cargo Wharf (Stage 3).
