Wind turbine blades and other major components required for construction of the Nullagine Wind Project.

The components will be unloaded at Berths 1 and 2 and transported to Fortescue's Kanyirri Staging Yard before continuing to the project site. The turbine blades will travel partly on Fortescue’s private road to help reduce traffic impacts and minimise congestion.

Fortescue has worked closely with Pilbara Ports, Main Roads WA and our contracting partners to ensure the logistics program is managed safely and with minimal disruption to the community. 

Fortescue has implemented a range of measures to minimise disruption, including:

• Upgrading the Port Wilson and Gilbert Street exit 
• Staging components at Kanyirri
• Using Fortescue’s private road where possible 
• Upgrading sections of the Shire of East Pilbara road network
• Ensuring compliance with the Main Roads WA Transport Management Plan.

The community will also receive regular updates throughout the delivery program to keep residents informed. 

Three vessels are expected to arrive over the course of the delivery program. Information about upcoming arrivals will be shared as schedules are confirmed. 

Arrival dates are subject to shipping schedules, weather conditions and operational requirements. Updates will be provided ahead of each vessel arrival. 

Each wind turbine blade is approximately 89 metres long. 

The size of the blades helps maximise the amount of wind energy that can be captured and converted into electricity. 

Due to their size, the blades require specialised transport arrangements and may occasionally result in temporary traffic management measures along sections of the transport route. 

Fortescue will provide advance notice of major transport activities and work to minimise impacts on road users wherever possible. 

The blades are transported using specialised heavy haulage equipment operated by experienced contracting partners. 

Each movement is carefully planned and carried out in accordance with Main Roads WA requirements to ensure appropriate safety controls are in place throughout the journey. 

Community members may see specialised transport vehicles carrying individual 89-metre turbine blades between Port Hedland and the project site. 

Given their size, the blades will be a highly visible part of the delivery program and mark an important milestone in the construction of the wind farm. 

Transport schedules will depend on operational, weather and safety requirements. Advance notice will be provided wherever possible.

No. The wind turbine blades do not meet the requirements for night-time movement and will be transported during approved daytime operating hours. 

Transport will occur over three delivery campaigns, aligned with the arrival of each vessel.

Temporary traffic management measures may be required at certain times. Any impacts to road access or traffic conditions will be communicated in advance. 

Some short-term delays may occur during transport operations. Traffic management arrangements will be implemented to minimise disruption where possible. 

Safety is our highest priority. All transport activities will be undertaken in accordance with approved transport management plans and relevant regulatory requirements.

Motorists should follow instructions from escort vehicles, traffic controllers and road signage, allow plenty of space around oversized loads, and exercise caution when travelling near the convoy.