- Spoilbank Marina in Port Hedland to officially open on 29 November 2024 with a community celebration
- New facility includes a boat ramp, boat pens, fishing jetty and a public recreation and event space
- Marina to transform Port Hedland's waterfront into a vibrant amenity for locals and visitors to enjoy
Port Hedland's Spoilbank Marina will officially open at 5.30pm on Friday, 29 November 2024, as part of a whole-of-community celebration event.
The opening will give the Hedland community and visitors a first look at the new marina, which will include a vibrant community space and improve safety for recreational boaties.
The Spoilbank Marina includes a four-lane recreational boat ramp, boat pens, fish cleaning facilities, fishing jetty and a recreation and event space with public amenities.
The marina also includes an art walk that highlights Aboriginal culture with artworks designed by Kariyarra artists. It features marine-themed sculptures, terrazzo designs set into the ground, and shaded areas decorated with patterns celebrating local plants and animals.
Work will also begin soon on an interactive, adventure playground for children and families following the Town of Port Hedland's recent success in securing a $4 million Lotterywest grant to design and build the playground.
The $187.5 million Spoilbank Marina project is a key election commitment from the WA Labor Government. It is funded by the WA Government, Town of Port Hedland and BHP, and delivered by Pilbara Ports. It will be operated by the Department of Transport.
Further information about the Spoilbank Marina project is available on Pilbara Ports website.
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"The Spoilbank Marina is a long-held dream of the Hedland community and I'm proud my Government has delivered on its election commitment to build this fantastic new amenity.
"I am thrilled to celebrate the opening of this new marina with the Hedland community, which marks a significant achievement for our community and our Government."
As stated by Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Once opened, the Spoilbank Marina will become a vibrant attraction for both locals and tourists to visit and enjoy Western Australia's beautiful coastline.
"This is an incredible project that has transformed the waterfront, and will no doubt become a major drawcard for many years to come, while also supporting recreational boaties to enjoy the water more safely."
As stated by Ports Minister David Michael:
"The Spoilbank Marina project has been a fantastic boost to the Pilbara economy, with local businesses and contractors benefiting from the waterfront transformation.
"The WA Government continues to invest in quality spaces for regional communities to help build family-friendly, vibrant and cohesive communities."
As stated by Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:
"I am delighted the Spoilbank Marina is almost complete. This is a major achievement for not only the project, but the Hedland community, which has eagerly awaited these new facilities.
"The new facilities will transform Port Hedland's foreshore into a cultural and social hub."
