Marine and port services business TAMS Group has been awarded two contracts with the Southern Ports Authority to deliver work at the Ports of Bunbury and Albany, valued at a combined $4.5 million.
TAMS’ scope of work for the Port of Bunbury includes refurbishment to the headstocks and beams at Berth 8 and the application of new protective coatings on steelwork, while the Port of Albany requires steel and concrete reparations to Berth 3.
TAMS is expected to commence upgrades in July, starting with the Port of Bunbury before moving to deliver work at the Port of Albany in late 2023.
TAMS is set to engage locally-based sub-contractors to assist in the works, with Indigenous-owned civil contracting group Triodia Australia already selected to help with concreting work at the Port of Albany.
Southern Ports Authority has invested in upgrading the two ports with the aim to improve efficiency, allow for increased and diversified trade capacity, and support new jobs.
TAMS group chief executive Lee Bartlett said securing its first contract with Southern Ports Authority means TAMS has now been engaged by four of the five Western Australian ports authorities.
“It represents the continuing strong growth of our business and TAMS’ firm position as a leader in marine services in WA,” Mr Bartlett said.
“The works will improve the Ports’ longevity, while expanding capacity, trade and jobs in the region.”
Mr Bartlett said TAMS will use the opportunity to support local businesses.
“As always, we will engage local businesses and suppliers to support our work program, which is expected to start next month,” Mr Bartlett said.
“We’re pleased to have appointed Indigenous civil contractor Triodia to provide concreting services under the Albany contract.”
This contract has been announced just one month after TAMS was selected by Pilbara Ports Authority to deliver upgrades to the Nelson Point Tug Haven facility located at Port Hedland.
The upgrades to the Ports of Bunbury and Albany under the new contract with the Southern Ports Authority is expected to be complete by 2024.