Posted on June 26, 2025
The Western Australian Government will deploy $204 million for port infrastructure throughout the state in new investment included in the 2025-26 State Budget.
These investments, which span ports throughout the state and include major upgrades at Fremantle and major regional ports, are poised to play a vital role for Western Australia.
The Port of Fremantle will receive $88 million to ensure the Inner Harbour wharves will continue to facilitate trade ahead of the move to Kwinana.
The wharves, which were built at various times since the 1920s, need regular strengthening to handle the larger vessels and heavier loads now common in the port.
A further $20.3 million will create a new tug facility at J-Berth on the Victoria Quay side of the port, providing the home and services for the fleet of tugs that manage shipping across the port.
Additionally, a raft of investments will be made in regional ports, including $35 million for resurfacing Utah Point Ring Road in Port Hedland; $14 million for the construction of First Point of Entry bio-security infrastructure at the Port of Wyndham to support agricultural and resource development in the East Kimberley; and $3.5 million for planning and design of new Berths 8-9 at the Port of Geraldton, among others.
In addition, $5 million will be invested to establish a Supply Chain Resilience Fund, aimed at strengthening the state’s supply chain and shipping capability, complementary to the Federal Government and its Maritime Strategic Fleet project.
