Jan De Nul wraps up Lumsden Point dredging project in Port Hedland

Cutter suction dredger J.F.J. De Nul is departing the Pilbara region of Western Australia, after successful completion of dredging work in Port Hedland.

Since the project began in September, Jan De Nul team has created a deeper access channel, dredged two berth pockets and deepened a swing basin in the Port.

The work included removal of approximately one million cubic meters of dredged sediment to ensure the safe and efficient berthing of vessels at the new Lumsden Point facility.

Dredged material was disposed of at a designated reclamation area within Lumsden in accordance with an approved Environmental Management Plan.

The Lumsden Point development will facilitate the export of battery metals such as lithium and copper concentrates, the import of renewable energy infrastructure including wind turbines and blades, as well as support the growth of direct shipping services to the Pilbara.