Pilbara Ports has awarded the stage two contracts for the Dampier Link Bridge to privately held NRW and Brady Marine and Civil.
Under the contract, both companies will design and build a new 57km-long link bridge that will connect the existing Dampier Cargo Wharf to the Dampier Bulk Handling Facility. The work includes demolishing and removing existing Southern Mooring Dolphin, piling works and constructing a reinforced concrete desk.
The Australian Government has committed $565 million towards common user port infrastructure upgrades in the Pilbara, including $115 million for the Port of Dampier.
The link bridge aims to enhance direct shipping services in the Pilbara by providing seamless connectivity by connecting the new Dampier Bulk Handling Facility and existing cargo wharf.
Construction is underway with demolition works, dredging, drilling and blasting complete. The wharf construction is also in progress.
Pilbara Ports expects the facility to be complete in H1 2026, with the link bridge scheduled to be fully operational late this year.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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