Construction on critical road upgrades at the Lumsden Point project have commenced to support a new Pilbara Hydrogen Hub in Port Hedland, Western Australia.
The road upgrades focus on the Lumsden Point Access Road and Pinga Street intersection. They intend to support the export of battery metals such as lithium and copper concentrates, the import of renewable energy infrastructure including wind turbines and blades, all while supporting the growth of direct shipping services to the Pilbara.
A new grade-separated rotary interchange at the intersection of Great Northern Highway and Pinga Street will also be built, comprising two new single-span, 15-metre-long structures with four lanes over a round underpass that will connect Pinga Street to the new Lumsden Point Access Road.
New ramps will allow access on and off the Great Northern Highway, with new turning pockets to be built at the Lumsden Point Access Road.
The new intersection aims to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion, while facilitating the safe movement of oversize vehicles out of Lumsden Point.
The Lumsden Point project will support several Federal Government initiatives, including a Pilbara Hydrogen Hub.
“The Pilbara is a globally recognised resources hub and demand for renewable energy will only become stronger into the future,” WA Premier Roger Cook said.
“By building our hydrogen production capability, we are investing in the future of the Pilbara. The work being done now will ensure that the region that powers the nation’s economy can be powered by renewable energy.”
The Lumsden Point project is made up of a new multi-user facility and logistics hub being developed through a partnership between the Pilbara Ports Authority and the WA Government.
It is backed by significant government funding, including a $565 grant from the Federal Government for common user port upgrades at Port Hedland and Dampier in the Pilbara.
The Federal Government and the WA Government finalised a $140 million agreement to build a hydrogen hub in the Pilbara in February, with Mineral Resources and Pilbara Minerals signing commitment agreements with the Lumsden Point facility in April.
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