FREMANTLE Ports is upgrading the fendering at H Berth on Victoria Quay.
The $5-million project was delivered by principal contractors CareyMC, part of the Carey Group, a First Nations-run mining, civil, construction and training company based in Western Australia.
In a statement the port authority said the project is a practical example of how it is living up to commitments made in its Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-24, launched in May.
Fremantle Ports CEO Michael Parker said he was pleased with the leadership shown by the project team which oversaw the replacement of fenders that had been in place for over 50 years.
“H Berth is one of the busiest berths in the Inner Harbour and is the main berth to receive ro-ro vessels, which carry cars and machinery,” he said.
“This important renewal will prevent the risk of damage to the berth structure and vessels during berthing, and ensure we are equipped to handle the higher berthing forces applied by modern day vessels.”
Mr Parker said CareyMC was the most qualified and price-competitive bidder for the project and said Fremantle Ports was delighted to offer the work to a firm led by First Nations people.
Carey Group CEO Moses Panashe said it was pleasing that the works were delivered safely and on time.
“Our team worked closely with the Fremantle Port team to minimise impact on operations,” he said.
