Dampier Port Upgrade

Western Australia’s Pilbara region is experiencing unprecedented expansion of its industry, driven by global demand for iron ore.

Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) found new and innovative solutions during a major resources boom to increase the port capacity by 90% while exporting record tonnages.



The $US1.4B project included a 600m wharf extension, two car dumpers, a stockyard extension, four stackers, a reclaimer, two shiploaders, two Screenhouses and associated conveyors and was completed on budget and ahead of schedule. The project set a benchmark with over five million work man-hours free of lost time injuries, and delivered a world class solution.

This project was a winner in the 2008 Australian Engineering Excellence Awards.