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Broome’s coast is about to get a shiny new addition—literally, a floating wharf! It’s a modern marvel that’s already making waves before it even sets foot on Australian soil. The floating wharf, which has just been completed in China, is preparing for its long journey to Broome, where it’ll become a key player in the Kimberley’s maritime future.
For those not familiar with Broome’s tides (and they are mighty impressive), they can make dock and harbor logistics a bit tricky. So, what’s better than a stationary wharf? A floating one, of course! With a 300-meter-long causeway connecting a 165-meter by 50-meter floating platform, this wharf is designed to adapt to the region’s extreme tidal shifts, making it the perfect addition to the Port of Broome’s existing facilities.
While the wharf might be setting sail from China, it’s the brainchild of experts from across the globe. The construction was handled by TAMS, with design and testing carried out by a team of brilliant minds in Copenhagen. Talk about international teamwork!
Once it’s in place, this $200 million beauty will serve a wide range of industries. From agriculture and cattle transport to supporting cruise ships, this floating marvel will cater to everything from general cargo and green energy to international imports and exports. It’s not just for the heavy hitters either—tourism will get a boost, too. With the new wharf located just south of Broome’s Port, it’ll provide complementary services, making Broome an even more attractive destination for maritime trade and leisure cruises.
Of course, every big project needs to consider its cultural and environmental impact, and the Broome Floating Wharf project has done just that. The project has obtained all the necessary approvals, including those for cultural and heritage concerns. Even the Environmental Protection Authority gave it the green light, confirming that the project didn’t require formal assessment under the WA Environmental Protection Act 1986. So, this is one wharf with a big thumbs-up from all the right places!
The floating wharf is slated to be operational in the second half of 2025, and as it makes its way to Broome, there’s a lot of excitement building up for the possibilities it’ll open up. The Kimberley region is about to see a major upgrade in maritime infrastructure, and it’s only a matter of time before this floating wharf becomes a symbol of the area’s growing potential.
