Ports of Dampier, Ashburton, Cape Preston West and Varanus Island resume operations.
Tropical Cyclone Mitchell
08:00 AWST 9/02/2026
As at 08:00 AWST, Monday 9 February 2026, Pilbara Ports will resume operations at the Ports of Dampier, Ashburton, Cape Preston West and Varanus Island.
No further updates will be provided for all ports, but individual terminal operators should liaise directly with the Harbour Master.
For the latest cyclone warnings visit www.bom.gov.au/cyclone.
For specific information regarding your location, please refer to DFES emergency alerts website.
We thank you for your patience during this time.
Consultation with port proponents to finalise the review of the Port of Port Hedland development plan is well progressed and is expected to be finalised soon.
The new plan, which has been endorsed by the State Government, will enable the growth of iron ore exports to 660 million tonnes per annum. This will support proponents’ throughput aspirations and maximise exports from the port.
The Port of Port Hedland Land Use Master Plan 2030 will provide an overview of the port including:
The plan will also provide an overview of trade trends for key commodities and new trade opportunities and outlines port specific land use and development strategies for each port planning precinct.
View the following pages for further information on Pilbara Ports approach to planning and development.
Port planning and development
Lumsden