Kwinana Bulk Terminal (KBT) is operated by Fremantle Ports, within Kwinana Port, and supports bulk imports and exports across the State’s largest industrial precinct.
Importantly, KBT is Western Australia’s only clinker import facility – a critical input into cement manufacturing and construction delivery used to build homes, schools, hospitals and major infrastructure projects across the State.
Why is the KBT Redevelopment needed?
KBT is nearing the end of its operational life and is expected to reach capacity and functional limits by around 2032, creating increasing pressure on bulk trade operations at Kwinana Port.
To address these concerns, KBT will be redevelopment south of the existing facility by 2032, subject to investment decisions and regulatory approvals.
This will secure continued bulk trade capacity and support forecast trade growth, while accommodating the future Container Terminal to be operational around 2040.
Progressing the KBT Redevelopment as part of the wider Westport Program enables integrated planning, sequencing and approvals, reducing delivery risks and costs for the State and protecting operations and industry.
The KBT Redevelopment is essential to maintain reliable bulk trade, manage industry congestion and protect WA’s construction and infrastructure pipeline by securing the supply of cement, fuels and other critical commodities that underpin housing, health, defence and major infrastructure delivery.
Project status
Planning for the KBT Redevelopment is being progressed by an integrated Fremantle Ports and Westport project team.
Westport is responsible for the delivery of the marine infrastructure and planning for the future Container Terminal. Fremantle Ports is responsible for planning and delivering the landside terminal infrastructure, all subject to approvals and final investment decisions.
Westport and Fremantle Ports are working with Traditional Owners, industry, government and the community to help inform planning and approvals for the KBT Redevelopment, with consideration for the integration of the future Container Terminal
The KBT Redevelopment is required ahead of the future Container Terminal to meet trade needs and is therefore moving forward on a separate timeline.
