Whyalla Port Expansion - Bulk Product Berth

Expanding iron ore export capacity at Whyalla Port, this project delivered an 85 metre extension to the existing bulk products berth, enabling vessels of up to 50,000 DWT to be serviced and supporting increased export throughput. MLEI was engaged by Leighton Contractors to provide the detailed design and construction phase technical support for the Design + Construct contract, including the quay wall, marine structures and conveyor transfer tower.

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Key Project Elements

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• Detailed design of 85 metre quay wall extension
• Construction phase technical support
• L-shaped sheet pile quay wall
• Tubular steel anchor piles + tie system
• Reinforced concrete capping beam
• Fender support frames
• Piled transfer tower structure
• Precast concrete deck elements

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The completed berth increased export capacity while providing robust marine infrastructure to support efficient iron ore handling and vessel operations at Whyalla Port.