New ground has been broken on the material handling facility at Geraldton Port, which will support its mineral sands capabilities.
The milestone marks a significant step in the ongoing project to expand Geraldton Port’s capacity and increase the export of key products, including mineral sands and other commodities.
The facility is part of the Geraldton Port Maximisation Project, which is being funded by the WA Government. The new facility will enable products to be loaded directly from trucks to bulk vessels via conveyor.
The facility will be equipped with a dust extraction system to manage dust emissions as well as a washdown water treatment system to reuse and recycle washdown water.
“Geraldton Port is critical to the economic development of our Mid-West region and the State, providing a gateway for high-value agricultural and mineral products which are exported to the world,” WA Ports Minister Stephen Dawson said.
“This new facility marks an important milestone in the Port Maximisation Project and will improve safety, environmental and efficiency outcomes across the entire Port.
“Export tonnage through Geraldton will only continue to grow, with more grain, iron ore and minerals exports handled every year.”
The material handling facility is expected to be completed by late 2026. The next stage of the project is expected to include a proposed breakwater. The proposed $93 million project is aimed at addressing tidal restrictions which hamper productivity.
“By future-proofing the infrastructure at Geraldton Port, our government is investing in the Mid-West community’s future and ensuring a pipeline of valuable local jobs for decades to come,” Mid-West WA minister Jackie Jarvis said.
