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Port announces 2024 NFP Partner
Posted February 26, 2024 Port announces 2024 NFP Partner

Theatre 8 has been announced as the 2024 NFP Partner.

DustTamer Wind Fence delivers results
Posted February 20, 2024 DustTamer Wind Fence delivers results

Air quality improvement projects implemented at the Port of Geraldton are seeing results.

Port Opens Grants Funding Round
Posted February 5, 2024 Port Opens Grants Funding Round

Over $100,000 of funds are distributed annually to local organisations supporting projects, events and initiatives which enhance the weel-being and vitality of the Mid West region.

NFP Partnership Program opens for third year
Posted November 1, 2023 NFP Partnership Program opens for third year

Mid West Port Authority’s Not-for-Profit (NFP) Partnership Program worth $22,400 over three years has opened for applications.

Port records third consecutive year of growth
Posted October 2, 2023 Port records third consecutive year of growth

2022/23 throughput was up one million tonnes (MT) on 2021/22, rising from 16.4MT to 17.4MT for the financial year.

Port Formalises its Reconciliation Journey
Posted July 3, 2023 Port Formalises its Reconciliation Journey

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) has launched its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) signifying a commitment to strengthen awareness of and relationships with First Nations people and drive meaningful reconciliation action across the organisation.

Eastern Breakwater Jetty Commences
Posted June 29, 2023 Eastern Breakwater Jetty Commences

Construction of the jetty on The Esplanade commences as contractor mobilises to site.

Sounds for Seafarers
Posted June 21, 2023 Sounds for Seafarers

Ships in the Geraldton Harbour will sound their horns at 12 noon on Sunday, 25th June to celebrate and acknowledge International Day of the Seafarer.

Port Grants Recipients Announced
Posted April 14, 2023 Port Grants Recipients Announced

MWPA announces grant recipients for it's 2023/24 Annual Community Grants Round.

Port seeks Aboriginal artist
Posted November 28, 2022 Port seeks Aboriginal artist

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) is seeking expressions of interest from local Aboriginal Artists to contribute to their reconciliation journey, with the submission of its first draft Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to Reconciliation Australia.

Construction of Marine Terrace Roundabout
Posted November 16, 2022 Construction of Marine Terrace Roundabout

New roundabout to be installed on Marine Terrace to improve safety.

Port NFP Partnership Program Opens
Posted November 15, 2022 Port NFP Partnership Program Opens

Applications for MWPA's NFP Partnership Program has now opened. Valued at $22,400 over three years the program aims to build capacity and meaningful relationships with local community groups.

Key Appointments
Posted November 11, 2022 Key Appointments

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) is very pleased to announce two key appointments to its Executive and Leadership teams this week.

First cruise visit delayed due to weather
Posted October 27, 2022 First cruise visit delayed due to weather

Coral Princess visit cancelled due to weather.

Let's make a splash Geraldton
Posted September 16, 2022 Let's make a splash Geraldton

Geraldton prepares for the return of cruise ships to the Mid West.

Ports fence is first in Australia
Posted August 12, 2022 Ports fence is first in Australia

MWPA will install a fence custom designed to reduce dust emissions. A first in a port in Australia!

2021-22 Community Grants Program
Posted May 12, 2022 2021-22 Community Grants Program

Recipients of the MWPA 2021-22 Community Grants Program have been announced

Announcement of CEO
Posted March 25, 2022 Announcement of CEO

Board appoints Damian Tully.

Wharf 4 Refurbishment Completion
Posted March 16, 2022 Wharf 4 Refurbishment Completion

Major upgrade nears completion

MWPA flies red and yellow flag in partnership with Geraldton Surf Life Saving Club
Posted February 16, 2022 MWPA flies red and yellow flag in partnership with Geraldton Surf Life Saving Club

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) are excited to embrace the red and yellow flags as the Geraldton Surf Lifesaving Club are announced as the successful recipient of the MWPA Not-for-Profit Partnership Program.

Port goes 3D
Posted January 21, 2022 Port goes 3D

3D modelling taking place at Geraldton Port.

November, A Month of Milestones
Posted December 6, 2021 November, A Month of Milestones

A number of records were set last month at Mid West Ports Authority, including the largest cargo exported out of the Port of Geraldton.

Expression of Interest
Posted October 7, 2021 Expression of Interest

MWPA Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group

Geraldton Seafarers Mental Health Win
Posted June 22, 2021 Geraldton Seafarers Mental Health Win

Many of the 5000 seafarers who visit Geraldton Port each year are now keeping connected to friends and family thanks to free WIFI provided by Seafarers Connect and port operator Mid West Ports Authority.

Public Information Sessions
Posted June 8, 2021 Public Information Sessions

Mid West Ports Authority is planning to remove naturally accumulated sediment from within the commercial harbour and shipping channel in order to maintain safe navigational depths.

Cyclone Seroja update
Posted April 13, 2021 Cyclone Seroja update

Update following Tropical Cyclone Seroja

Clean-up operations of minor oil spill completed
Posted February 13, 2021 Clean-up operations of minor oil spill completed

Clean-up operations have concluded

Shipping to resume
Posted February 12, 2021 Shipping to resume

Shipping will resume on Berth 6 after a minor oil spill was successfully contained.

Minor oil spill contained to Berth 5
Posted February 11, 2021 Minor oil spill contained to Berth 5

A minor oil spill identified earlier this morning in the Geraldton Harbour has been contained to Berth 5.

Mid West Ports Authority respond to minor oil spill
Posted February 11, 2021 Mid West Ports Authority respond to minor oil spill

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) is responding to a minor oil spill inside the Geraldton Harbour this morning (11 February).

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