ACCESS to Pilbara Ports’ Lumsden Point development has been completed with the opening of the new Great Northern Highway Lumsden Interchange at Port Hedland on Western Australia's central north coast.
A state government media release said the southern approach road to the Port Hedland township now features a four-way interchange including a large-scale roundabout underpass, two flyover bridges, and four new access ramps.
These upgrades provide safer access on and off Great Northern Highway, particularly for oversize and over mass vehicles, with the addition of new turning pockets for the Lumsden Point port.
“Due to begin operations in mid-2026, the Lumsden Point development will be critical to diversifying trade, supporting growth, and creating new import and export pathways,” the release said.
“The multi-user facility and logistics hub will support the rapid growth of direct shipping services to the Pilbara, aid the export of critical minerals, and the import of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind turbines and blades.
“This port expansion will help to position Port Hedland at the forefront of future green industries, helping drive WA's transition to renewables, unlocking trade and investment opportunities and creating hundreds of new jobs.”
According to the media release, the new four-way interchange will significantly improve traffic flow and help reduce congestion, enhancing acceleration opportunities and ensuring better visibility for all road users.
“Located at the Great Northern Highway, Pinga Street, and Bunarrah Drive (Lumsden Point access road) intersection, the interchange will bolster WA and the Pilbara as a world-class exporter of battery metals and minerals, as well as importer of clean energy infrastructure," it stated.
“In February 2024, the Australian and WA governments finalised a $140 million agreement to build the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub.