Major investment at Port of Port Hedland

New education campaign to aid road safety

Main Roads has recently launched a new education campaign, asking road users to “Be our eyes on the road”.

The campaign was developed following release of the Regional Roadworks Signage Review, which was undertaken in late 2020 to help enhance safety and improve road user experiences through roadwork sites. Further information on the Review can be found at www.mysaytransport. wa.gov.au/regional-roadworks-signagereview.

With such an extensive Western Australia State road network, Main Roads can't always be aware of every issue as it happens and, that’s where you come in! Main Roads recognises that drivers of commercial vehicles are perfectly placed to be our eyes on the road.

Road users are being encouraged to report fallen, damaged or missing signs, faulty traffic lights or road surface issues to Main Roads all hours Customer Information Centre on 138 138 or via email to enquiries@mainroads.wa.gov.au, so that the Agency can ensure they're fixed as soon as possible.

To help the reporting process, try to have some of this information handy: • What road are you travelling on, and in which direction? • What is the name of the nearest intersection, if there is one? • What time did you see the issue? • Is the road under traffic management (ie are their roadworks in the area)? • If so, can you see the name of the traffic management company? • Do you consider the issue to be an emergency (if the location is in a remote area, it may take some time to investigate)? To report fallen, damaged or missing signs, faulty traffic lights or road surface issues call 138 138 or email enquiries@ mainroads.wa.gov.au

$78 million jobs boost with major investment at Port of Port Hedland

As part of the 2022-23 State Budget, the McGowan Government will allocate $78 million towards the Lumsden Point development to grow capacity at the Port of Port Hedland - diversifying trade, driving investment and creating local jobs.

A recent ACIL Allen report found the development of Lumsden Point would boost Western Australia's Gross State Product by $9.5 billion and create 460 jobs per year.

Lumsden Point will facilitate the export of battery metals such as lithium and copper concentrates, the import of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind turbines and blades, as well as support the rapid growth of direct shipping services to the Pilbara.

The upcoming works will include the construction of seawalls to form laydown areas adjacent to the future wharf, as well as a causeway to connect the wharf and laydown area to the proposed logistics hub.

The works will also enable dredging of the berth pocket and turning basin.

Growing the capacity of Pilbara Ports has been identified by the independent Infrastructure Australia as a national infrastructure priority.

Lumsden Point forms part of the recently completed Port of Port Hedland Development Plan Review, which was undertaken in order to maximise export capacity at the port.

Works are expected to start later this year.

Ports Minister Rita Saffioti said, “The McGowan Government is committed to facilitating the expansion of trade in the Pilbara, with Lumsden Point to become a multi-user facility and logistics hub that will facilitate growth.

“This strategic development will create new export pathways, jobs and revenue streams that will benefit not only the WA community, but Australia as a whole. It will also serve to cement WA's reputation as the engine room for the Australian economy.”

“I welcome the Commonwealth Government's acknowledgement, as part of the 2022-23 Commonwealth Budget, of the importance and significance of the Lumsden Point development.

Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel said, "This critical economic infrastructure will also enable the expansion of direct shipping services from Asia to the Pilbara, with the Port of Port Hedland seeing an increase in container volumes over the past 12 months, resulting in lower costs for businesses and consumers.