The Western Australian Government is investing in the state’s southern ports, with a contract awarded for major operational technology upgrades.
Funded by a $17.4 million contribution from the Western Australian Government, upgrades will bolster the operational technology that controls critical infrastructure to import and export more than 37 million tonnes of trade through the state’s southern ports.
Contractor Accenture will receive $13.6 million to boost the performance of more than 22 major assets across ports at Albany, Bunbury, and Esperance through hardware and software advancements.
These advancements will increase efficiencies operating ship loaders, rotary car dumpers, and conveyors that move trade products through multiple sheds.
Southern Ports has an asset base worth a replacement cost of approximately $1.6 billion, and this project will ensure those assets are enabled for future trade.
Upgrades are due to be completed in late 2026.
Western Australian Ports Minister, David Michael, said it was fantastic to see another infrastructure investment from the State Government progress to the next stage.
“Our economy relies on port infrastructure to facilitate trade, so continued advancement of these assets across our regional ports is vital,” Minister Michael said.
“These operational technology upgrades will deliver more efficient, future-ready gateway ports capable of meeting future trade demands of a diverse global market.”
