The Australian Government is building Australia’s future, providing the First Port of Entry to three critical ports in Western Australia’s north, along with a major package to boost housing and build community infrastructure in the state’s regions.
Applications for expanded border services at Wyndham, Ashburton and Dampier have been given the green light by the government, allowing goods subject to biosecurity and other controls to land here and enter Australia.
This will allow for more direct international shipping, meaning businesses and industries in the north will be able to import and export goods closer to their operations, without having to transit through ports further away.
This will benefit businesses and communities particularly in the East Kimberley and Pilbara regions, cutting costs, boosting productivity, providing jobs, and improving the resilience of WA supply chains, including for clean energy and green fuel projects.
“Enhanced border services at the ports of Wyndham, Ashburton and Dampier, will make a significant difference to local industry and businesses, saving businesses millions in transport costs and time,” says Catherine King, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
“With the number of vessels to pass through the Port of Wyndham each year expected to double by 2033, this decision backs in critical Western Australian businesses and supports communities in the north east of the state.
“This builds on other work including our $115 million commitment towards upgrades to common user port infrastructure at the Port of Dampier, demonstrating how we are investing in the future of Western Australia.
Western Australia has experienced impressive growth in recent years as more people choose to make a life in the west, and our investments are ensuring the state’s growing regions have housing and infrastructure that supports communities to thrive.”