The tender for bulk earthworks on the $121.5 million Spoilbank Marina in Port Hedland has been released to the market.
The successful tendered will excavate the marina basin, selected breakwaters and revetments for the project, which aims to transform Port Hedland’s waterfront into vibrant and attractive destination for locals and visitors.
Works are expected to create more than 200 jobs during construction.
A total of 98 businesses, including 87 which have an office based in the Pilbara, have expressed their interest.
Pilbara Ports Authority will lead the delivery of the construction of the Spoilbank Marina, alongside its project partners, Department of Transport, DevelopmentWA, Pilbara Development Commission and the Town of Port Hedland.
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Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan said the release of the tender is a major step in the State Government’s delivery of this long-awaited project for the Port Hedland community.
“Not only will the marina alleviate demand on existing boat launching facilities in Port Hedland, it will create a transformative waterfront development in the Pilbara for locals and visitors to enjoy,” MacTiernan said.
“The Spoilbank Marina is a great opportunity for local businesses to secure work on this government project, which will see more than 200 jobs created during construction and helping to support the State recovery from the economic impacts of COVID-19.”
Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel said it was an important milestone for the Spoilbank Marina project.
“It is fantastic to see more than 80 businesses with a Pilbara presence express their interest in working on the project – this will help to ensure local business has the best possible chance at securing work from the project,” he said.
“I look forward to earthworks getting underway in January.”
Features of the Spoilbank Marina development include:
- a four-lane boat ramp
- 21 boat-pen marina with capacity to expand to 80 pens in the future
- separate entrance channel to the main shipping channel
- trailer parking for up to 200 vehicles
- maintenance hardstand
- publicly accessible breakwaters with pedestrian path
- public recreation and event space and public amenities
- waterfront promenade to reflect the Yintha Kariyarra creation serpent story
- public art and a cultural gathering space.