Pilbara Ports has completed another stage of its Utah Road pavement rehabilitation project, marking a “major milestone” in strengthening one of the port’s most important freight corridors.
Utah Road is a critical link between the Great Northern Highway and Pilbara Ports Utah bulk handling facility in Western Australia (WA) – a high-capacity export hub for bulk commodities including mineral sands and iron ore – with upgrades aimed at boosting safety and improving efficiency.
The road also serves as a primary access route for both Fortescue’s Anderson Point and BHP’s Finucane Island facilities.
Delivered in partnership with Ventia and funded by the Western Australian Government, the $11.8 million Stage 5 works are part of a $32.2 million multi-stage investment to ensure the road can continue to meet growing demands of the region’s resource sector.
Upgrade works are said to not only reduce wear and tear on freight vehicles, but also increase efficiency in moving bulk products to global markets.
“Investing in critical infrastructure like Utah Road ensures we can continue to support Western Australia’s thriving resources sector,” Ports Minister Stephen Dawson said.
“The completion of Stage 5 not only strengthens a key freight route but also enhances safety and efficiency for many operators who rely on this corridor every day.”
“The Cook Government is investing in infrastructure that boosts resilience for our regional communities,” he said.
More than 500 road trains access the Pilbara Ports facility each day – carrying up to 140 tonnes per carriage – with the upgrades described as “essential” in keeping WA’s resources sector moving.
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