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| Western Australia commits US$132.8 million on ports |
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Date:2025-07-03 Readers:
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THE Western Australian government has allocated AS$204 million (US$32.8 million) in the 2025-26 State Budget to upgrade port infrastructure across Western Australia, reports London's Port Technology International.
The major Port of Fremantle gets A$88 million to strengthen aging wharves, first built the 1920s, and now need reinforcement to accommodate modern vessels and increased cargo loads.
An additional A$20.3 million will fund a new tugboat facility at J-Berth on Victoria Quay, providing essential support services for harbour operations.
These investments form part of a broader strategy to future-proof Western Australia's major and regional ports and maintain their critical role in the state's economy.
Last September, a report from Ports Australia highlighted the crucial economic role ports play in New South Wales and the entire nation.
According to the State of Trade report, Australian ports facilitate the movement of goods and commodities valued at A$650 billion annually, underscoring their
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