Pilbara Ports has awarded a contract for the design and construction of the Dampier Link Bridge as upgrade works continue to expand the service capability of the Port of Dampier.
The link bridge will connect the new Dampier Bulk Handling Facility with the existing Dampier Cargo Wharf, enhancing direct shipping services in the Pilbara.
The project forms part of the broader Dampier Cargo Wharf Projects, which aim to deliver a multi-user facility at the port.
Pilbara Ports has awarded the stage two contract for the link bridge to NRW Pty Ltd and Brady Marine and Civil Pty Ltd, operating as the NRW Brady Joint Venture (NBJV).
Under the contract, NBJV will design and construct a new 57-metre-long link bridge connecting the existing cargo wharf to the Dampier Bulk Handling Facility. Works will also include the demolition and removal of the existing Southern Mooring Dolphin, piling works and construction of a reinforced concrete deck.
Construction of the Dampier Bulk Handling Facility is well under way, with demolition works, dredging, drilling and blasting complete and wharf construction progressing. The facility is on track for completion in the first half of 2026, with the link bridge scheduled to be fully operational by late 2026.
The Port of Dampier is predominantly used for the export of iron ore, LNG, salt and condensate, with iron ore accounting for around 86 per cent of throughput. Rio Tinto is a major user of the port for its iron ore exports.
The Dampier Cargo Wharf Projects are expected to significantly expand marine infrastructure and operational capability at the port.
The Australian Government has committed a total of $565 million to common-user port infrastructure upgrades across the Pilbara, including $115 million allocated to the Port of Dampier.
Pilbara Ports delivered a monthly throughput of 71.2 million tonnes (Mt) in December 2025 – the highest December on record for the authority – driven by stronger iron ore shipments through the Port of Port Hedland and firm demand across its facilities.
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