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Save to read list Published by Jessica Casey , Assistant Editor Dry Bulk, Tuesday, 07 June 2022 09:15
Australia’s first wind fences, designed to reduce dust emissions as part of BHP’s AUS$300 million air quality commitment, will be built in Port Hedland by CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors.
Announcing the successful tender in Port Hedland, BHP and CPB Contractors said three fences would be built at BHP’s Nelson Point and Finucane Island operations. Construction of the wind fences is expected to start in August 2022 and take 14 months to complete.
Up to 150 employees will be involved in the construction of the project, with up to 10% Indigenous employment.
Designed for the Pilbara’s unique weather conditions, and rated specifically to withstand cyclones, the fences will include mesh panels designed to reduce wind speeds, shielding BHP’s stockpiles and reducing the potential for dust lift-off. The fences will abate dust emissions in current operations and ensure no net increases in dust emissions should operations expand over time.
BHP Port General Manager, Cindy Dunham, said: “The wind fences will be constructed using global best practice dust management and air quality control technolpgy.”
“The investment forms part of our Pilbara Air Quality Program and demonstrates our commitment to the region and contribution to the revitalisation of the West End.
“The wind fence project is a key part of our commitment towards continued improvement of our existing dust control measures as we look to continue growing production over time.”
“We look forward to working with CPB Contractors on this exciting project, which will help control dust emissions in Port Hedland while also continuing to provide jobs and economic opportunity for the region.”
CPB Contractors General Manager Western Australia (WA), South Australia and Northern Territories, Andrew Giammo, said: “CPB Contractors is very pleased to be supporting BHP to deliver this innovative environmental project that will provide lasting benefits for the community of Port Hedland.
“Construction of the wind fences will involve the fabrication of 3000 t of structural steel – this work will be undertaken here in WA and will be a major boost to local industry.
“Throughout the life of the project, we’ll also be looking to maximise opportunities for Indigenous businesses and employment.”
The wind fences, which will be fabricated and built in Western Australia, are designed to control dust from BHP’s port operations and will be the first of their kind in Australia.
The 30 m high fences, which span a length of 2 km, will include mesh panels designed to reduce wind speeds, shielding the stockyard and reducing the potential for dust lift-off. As the wind speed reaches a certain limit, the mesh curtain opens, to let the air flow through the fence.
BHP is spending up to AUS$300 million over the next four years as part of its Pilbara Air Quality Program, which also includes:
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