Contract awarded for Port Hedland Berth 3 works
13 February 2019
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Tender awarded for pilot project under the WA Industry Participation Strategy, creating almost 50 local jobs
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$33.5 million Berth 3 replacement works expected to be completed in late October
Work is underway on the $33.5 million replacement of
the Berth 3 deck and fender at the
Port of Port Hedland, a project that
will create almost 50 local
jobs.
The project is a pilot project under the McGowan Government's WA
Industry Participation Strategy (WAIPS), designed to maximise
opportunities for
Western Australian businesses to secure work on
government contracts.
Successful tenderer
Total AMS Pty Ltd's WAIPS Participation Plan
estimates the project will directly deliver almost 50 local jobs, as
well as more than 20 subcontractor positions. About 75 per cent of the
workforce will be Pilbara-based.
Originally constructed in the late 1960s, Berth 3 is a multi-user berth
that is primarily used for the export of salt and the import of fuels.
The deck was replaced in 1988 due to deterioration.
The project's initial design and construction contract was terminated
with
York Civil Pty Ltd, following the company entering voluntary
administration and ceasing trading in August 2018.
Pilbara
Ports Authority engaged key subcontractors to complete preparatory
demolition work and the design and material supply, before inviting
tenders for the construction of the project.
Total AMS Pty Ltd will now commence construction works including the
demolition of the existing deck, construction of a new reinforced
concrete deck, installation of new wharf fenders and other ancillary
works.
The project is expected to be completed by late October 2019.
Comments attributed to Ports Minister Alannah MacTiernan:
"Berth 3 has deteriorated as a result of the harsh and salty
environment. This project will use technology advances and a better
understanding of the working
environment to provide a deck that is expected to last for 50 years.
"We are committed to providing the best port infrastructure to support
users to facilitate ongoing trade, which in turn will sustain local jobs
and local industry.
"It is fantastic to see the outcomes from this pilot WAIPS project,
which will deliver a real boost to local workers.
"The project will require periodic closure of the berth however, Pilbara
Ports Authority has worked closely with port users, including Dampier
Salt Ltd, to put in place an agreed access arrangement and to minimise
disruption to their important trade activities."
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