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The Walk provides a connection between the PHPA’s
front entry to the tug pens and the proposed Cultural
Centre/Observation Tower.
The Walk is elevated above the existing roadway level
to allow the public to view Port and tug operations in
that area. The development was sponsored by three of
the PHPA’s major customers, BHP Billiton, Aditya Birla
and Newcrest who have operations near the Interpretive
Walk. There are interpretive nodes located along the
Walk where these sponsoring companies can promote
their activities.
Staff housing
Construction of five new houses at Pretty Pool was
completed. Design options for other PHPA owned
properties have been developed.
Planning and Development: Through planning, ensure
that future development is not unreasonably constrained
by external restrictions, effectively meets the needs of
expected trades, is coordinated and efficiently uses the
Port area.
Port Development Plan
The PHPA completed the Port Development Plan for
2010/11 which incorporated the upgrades that have
taken place in the Port since the Ultimate Development
Plan was developed in 2007. This document will be
updated as the stockyards are developed in the Boodarie
Industrial Estate and South West Creek terminals
become operative, and the Port embarks on the
development of the Outer Harbour.
Outer Harbour development
The PHPA, in conjunction with BHP Billiton, commenced
the planning and design work of the Outer Harbour which
includes a second channel, rail and conveyer corridors and
stockyards to support the Outer Harbour berths.
Inner Harbour proponent funded berth developments
To meet forecast growth, the PHPA embarked on a number
of inner harbour expansion programs consisting of new
terminals in South West Creek. The PHPA facilitated
planning and approvals by Roy Hill to develop an export
facility comprising two cape-sized berths and one shiploader
to export iron ore fed from the Boodarie Stockyards.
Financial: To establish pricing for users of Port services
and facilities commensurate with the achievement of the
required return on Government investment and consistent
with the Authority’s trade facilitation objective.
The PHPA commenced a pricing review with the aim of
re-structuring Port charges to reflect the increased cost
base incurred as a result of the significant and rapid
growth of the Port, and to address the ongoing funding
of critical Port infrastructure.
Human Resources: To provide a safe, healthy and supportive
environment which encourages employees to work with
commitment and enthusiasm to achieve corporate objectives.
Port security improvements
The Electronic Access Control System (EACS) was
tendered and awarded, and implementation commenced
in November 2010.