Annual dredging at the Port of Weipa complete

Dredge vessel TSHD Brisbane and its supporting vessels have left the Port of Weipa after completing a 32 day program.

NQBP would like to thank all staff and contractors for their work in completing the dredging program in Weipa.

Around 405,000m³ of natural sediment was removed from the Port of Weipa and placed at the approved Dredge Material Placement Area (DMPA), in Albatross Bay.

NQBP would also like to thank the Weipa fishing and boating community for their patience and understanding during the project.

Throughout the dredging, NQBP engaged with key stakeholders including the Weipa Technical Advisory and Consultative Committee (TACC). Members of the TACC include conservation groups, Traditional Owners, scientists, community, port users, and Commonwealth and State Governments.

Environmental monitoring and management measures were implemented throughout the campaign to minimise the risk of any potential impacts on the marine environment, including areas of identified cultural value.

NQBP has managed the annual maintenance dredging program at the Port of Weipa for more than 35 years.

In addition, bed levelling was also completed at Amrun on behalf of Rio Tinto.

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The TSHD Brisbane has finished annual maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa for 2025.