Construction begins on Pilbara Hydrogen Hub road upgrades
Ground has been broken on upgrades to support the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub at Port Hedland in WA.
The upgrades to the Lumsden Point access road and Pinga Street intersection will support the import of wind turbine and renewable energy components into the Pilbara, as well as the export of battery metals such as lithium and copper concentrates.
The new intersection is expected to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion at Lumsden Point and Pinga Street, while also facilitating the safe movement of oversize vehicles out of Lumsden Point.
These projects follow the Federal and WA Government’s $140m agreement to build a hydrogen hub in the Pilbara. The combined investment will help build infrastructure to support hydrogen exports as well as fund activities for a Clean Energy Training and Research Institute.
WA Premier Roger Cook says the Pilbara is a globally recognised resources hub and demand for renewable energy will only become stronger into the future.
“By building our hydrogen production capability, we are investing in the future of the Pilbara,” he said.
“The work being done now will ensure that the region that powers the nation’s economy can be powered by renewable energy.”
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Federal Minister Catherine King says the port upgrades in the Pilbara will help unlock trade and investment opportunities and support a future made in Australia.
“This is another example of the [Federal] and WA Government funding partnership which invests in good infrastructure that opens opportunities for businesses and communities,” she said.
Climate Change and Energy Federal Minister Chris Bowen says the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub shows what can be achieved when Federal and state governments work collaboratively to deliver projects that benefit people and industry, helping establish Australia’s future as a renewable energy superpower.
“Today’s announcement brings WA and the Pilbara region closer to realising its future as a world-class producer and exporter of clean energy and products, capitalising on the huge opportunities that come from the global shift to net zero,” he said.