Published: Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 1:52:31 PM
- Mid West Ports awards MGN Civil Pty Ltd contract for construction of the Geraldton Port Surge Protection Breakwater
- Breakwater will improve port resilience and reduce operational downtime caused by surge conditions
- Infrastructure will support future trade growth, renewable energy opportunities and expanded port operations
A major milestone has been reached in the delivery of the Geraldton Port Maximisation Project (PMaxP), with Mid West Ports awarding MGN Civil Pty Ltd the contract for construction of the Surge Protection Breakwater.
The Surge Protection Breakwater is a key component of the $350 million State Government funded PMaxP, which will optimise Geraldton Port to support future trade growth and emerging industries.
The new breakwater has been designed to address the perennial problem of surge wave activity which closes the port at least 30 operational days each year.
Once completed, the breakwater is expected to greatly reduce the frequency and severity of these events, lifting the overall capacity of the port for all port users and commodities.
This initiative will reduce the costs of shipping for all customers and insure against delays to the urgent grain export program that follows each year’s harvest.
The breakwater is also designed to provide an improved sheltered mooring area for the harbour tugs.
It will also create the space needed for the future development of berths 8 and 9 when these are needed for future trade growth, including support for emerging industry and the accelerating transition to renewable energy. Construction will commence later this year.
For more information on the Geraldton Port Maximisation Project, visit www.midwestports.com.au.
About Mid West Ports
Mid West Ports is a proudly Western Australian Government-owned Port Authority. Servicing WA’s Mid West region, it plays a pivotal role in facilitating more than 19 million tonnes of global trade each year, supporting the growth of our region and connecting the Mid West to the world.
While it predominantly operates bulk exports in iron ore, grain and mineral sands, its role in trade and tourism continues to thrive.
Proudly connected to Southern Yamatji country, its workforce of nearly 190 are largely based in regional WA.
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