Nickel exports from the Port of Esperance

In December 2008 WA Premier Colin Barnett announced the State Government would build a $110 million sealed bulk ship loading system so that nickel sulphide concentrate could be exported through the Port of Esperance without affecting the health and amenity of Esperance residents, or Esperance's businesses and tourism industry.

The new facility will be constructed on vacant reclaimed land to the south of the port and will meet current best practice standards including the latest technology to ensure nickel emissions comply with World Health Organisation and Department of Health guidelines. While the new facility is under construction the existing ship-loading infrastructure is being upgraded and modified to meet the State Government's conditions imposed as part of the Port's licence conditions.

Further information about nickel exports from Esperance is available on the Esperance Port Authority website.