The Western Australian Government has enlisted WA Limestone and Italia Stone Group to construct $60 million breakwaters at the Ocean Reef Marina in Western Australia.
The two companies will employ 56 local workers to construct the breakwaters, which will require 650,000 tonnes of limestone and 30,000 tonnes of granite.
Limestone for the breakwaters will be sourced from DevelopmentWA’s limestone quarry in Neerabup.
The project will provide the longest breakwaters in Western Australia at two kilometres long, with works to commence by the end of 2021 and be completed by mid-2022.
The Ocean Reef Marina is anticipated to create 8600 jobs over its 10- to 15-year construction period.
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan said the hiring of WA Limestone and Italia Stone Group will support the state’s economic recovery.
“Today’s announcement of the preferred contractors shows this landmark and long-awaited project is full steam ahead,” McGowan said.
“We are proud to deliver this major election commitment that will support local jobs and assist in WA’s economic recovery,” he said.
“We’re investing $126.5 million in funding for the marina over the life of the project to help deliver an iconic development which will benefit the local community, as well as become a popular tourist attraction.
“This project will generate more than 8,000 jobs during construction for local workers and businesses like the Joint Venture announced today, which is critical to WA’s COVID-19 recovery.”
Lands Minister Ben Wyatt said the project will inject $3 billion into the economy.
The existing boat harbour will stay in operation during the breakwater construction works.
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