• Development comprises construction a new single stockyard row in area S, the Eastern Yard including a new stacker and new reclaimer.
• Constructing a new dedicated Return Screened Fines stockpile adjacent to Car Dumper 4 including new stacker and new reclaimer.
• Joining the existing Berths C & D together to allow existing shiploaders SLO3 and SLO4 to access either berth.
• Modifications to the long travel of shiploaders SLO3 and SLO4 so they can travel and shipload on Berth C and D.
• Upgrading and rebuilding the existing Berth C to accommodate shiploader SLO4 and 250,000 DWT vessels, modify the exisitng control system to suit the new operating regime, improve dust control measures, upgrade electrical infrastructure to suit the proposed development, upgrade the exisiting general infrastructure including upgrading a warhouse building , upgrading roads and constructing a new water recovery plant.
• The existing existing environmental berm will be extend to provide a visual buffer to the town of Port Hedland on the other side of the harbour from the new eastern stockyard.
• Construction of temporary lay down areas and buildings for the contractors and temporary construction offices for BHP and EPCM staff.
• Borrow pits will be developed for the taking of material for construction purposes.
• A new 66 Kv power line will also be constructed and installed.

• Development proposal has been submitted to the State Department of Industry and Resources.
• The development is part of an overall plan to provide capacity of 152 Mtpa of iron ore through Finucane Island and Nelson Point.
• Associated Projects this issue Mining Report Construction Section.