Lumsden Point advances as a vital logistics hub supporting Pilbara’s lithium exports and renewable energy infrastructure amid major investments.
Significant progress has been made at the Lumsden Point development in Port Hedland, located in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The transformative infrastructure initiative, led by Pilbara Ports, has reached key construction milestones, including the completion of a 1-kilometre-long causeway linking two new wharfs to a central logistics hub. This new causeway features a 12-metre-wide roadway along with dedicated corridors for pipelines, streamlining access and logistics operations.
Four important land allocation agreements have also been finalised as part of the project’s advancement. These agreements will enable reclaimed land within the logistics hub to be used by the Australian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH), Kimberley Marine Support Base, Qube, and Toll. These strategic partnerships mark a significant step in integrating Lumsden Point into broader industrial and export operations, especially in the fields of renewable energy and battery metals.
Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King highlighted the transformative economic potential of the project, particularly for the Pilbara region. “Lumsden Point will unlock significant economic opportunities for the Pilbara, including in battery metals exports and renewable energy,” she stated. “The construction phase has already generated jobs, and the growing list of businesses committing to the site underscores its regional impact.”
The Lumsden Point project carries a substantial investment of $611 million. Funding is being provided through a combination of government and industry contributions: the Federal Government has committed $565 million, the Western Australian Government has added $96.6 million, and a consortium of major mining firms—including BHP, Fortescue, Roy Hill, Hancock Prospecting, and Mineral Resources—has jointly contributed $65 million.
In order to support the project's water needs, Digga Civil has been tasked with constructing 2.4 kilometres of new water mains to connect Lumsden Point to the nearby Wedgefield Industrial Area.
Western Australian Ports and Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson reiterated the state government’s commitment to diversifying trade and supporting the region’s shift to renewable energy. “Lumsden Point is a cornerstone of the Pilbara’s future as a clean energy powerhouse,” Dawson said. “With major components like the seawalls, dredging, and causeway now complete, and mobile harbour crane production underway, we’re accelerating progress. This development is about job creation, boosting investment, and reinforcing the Pilbara’s critical role in the global supply chain.”
The first of the two new wharfs is expected to be operational by mid-2026, with the second wharf to follow later the same year.
As a major logistics hub, Lumsden Point is set to play a pivotal role in the export of critical minerals such as lithium and copper concentrates. In addition, it will support the importation of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind turbines and blades, further aligning with Australia’s broader energy transition goals.
