Green global benchmark

Gascoyne Gateway Limited’s single jetty port, planned for Exmouth in Western Australia, is being designed to enhance the marine environment as well as protect it from current risks. Environmental regeneration initiatives are being incorporated into the facility’s initial planning instead of being added retroactively. GreenPort first reported on the project in April.

“Other ports have added green initiatives after they’ve begun operating, but Gascoyne Gateway will be designed to improve environmental outcomes from the outset,” said Michael Edwards, managing director of Gascoyne Gateway.

“This industry-leading commitment makes it the first green and regenerative port in Australia and possibly the world, combatting climate change and leaving the environment better than we found it.

“We believe Gascoyne Gateway will set the benchmark for this type of infrastructure worldwide.”

The privately funded AUS$300m facility will be capable of servicing a range of vessels in the Exmouth Gulf such as navy, cruise ships, commercial vessels, oil and gas servicing vessels and private yachts.

The proposed facility is on the doorstep of some of the largest proposed renewable projects in WA, as well as critical and rare earth minerals producers.