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The Town of Port Hedland has adopted its Long-Term Financial Plan, allocating $817 million into capital works projects over the next 15 years.

The Town of Port Hedland recently received the Coastal Adaptation and Management Award at the Western Australian Coastal Awards for Excellence 2022.

Wise Terrace has been brought to life following increased pedestrianisation, place-making collaboration, Town Square improvements and community-led activations and events.

The Town of Port Hedland’s 2022 Business and Tourism Innovation grant has supported Hedland resident, Nat Dann, to debut at New York Fashion week.

Please be advised that there will be some changes to Town operations...

The Town of Port Hedland shares the community's sadness of the passing of Queen Elizabeth the second.

Kevin Michel MLA has officially opened the second stage expansion and redevelopment of the JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub (JDHYCH) in South Hedland to deliver a premium sporting and recreational facility for the town. 

Works are due to commence 10 September 2022 and are to be completed late September 2022.

Town of Port Hedland residents are advised that the current Fire Danger Rating system changed to a new Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS) backed up by a new Fire Behaviour Index (FBI) on 1 September 2022.

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Town of Port Hedland and BHP Community Sports Awards, recognising and celebrating the talent, ambition and sportspersonship of participants and clubs from across Hedland.

Water Corporation is upgrading water mains, hydrants, and valves, to improve the security and reliability of water supply in Port and South Hedland. A valve controls the flow of water through the water pipes. A hydrant is a connection point for firefighters to access water from the local water supply scheme. This essential work will replace aging infrastructure to help prevent leaks and breaks and ensure our hydrants comply with current fire management standards.

Main event parking will be available at Dreamer’s Corner, South Hedland (via Hamilton Rd).

Please be mindful that we're conducting works on the Anderson Street Median Islands between Short Street and McKay Street.

Impact from Tuesday 30 August - Thursday 2 September

An artwork embodying the past, present and future identity of Port Hedland created by local artist, Samantha Boon on behalf of Portside Town Team and The Junction Co., has been selected as the local entry for submission into WALGA’s statewide 2022 Showcase in Pixels Competition.

You may have noticed some recent media coverage about the Town 'scrapping' the North West Music Festival.

Supporting organisations with up to the value of $5,000 to design, implement and complete projects that respond to childcare issues in Port Hedland.

Catch the light projection show from 7pm to 8pm tonight and tomorrow night in South Hedland Square, part of the Bringing Wise Terrace to Life initiative!

Part of the 2022/23 Capital Renewal Program.

Please be advised the Civic Centre front counter will be closed on Thursday 18 August and Friday 19 August 2022.

Despite these uncertain times, it's still important to talk to your doctor if you are over 40 and have coughed up blood, or had blood in your poo or pee, or noticed any of the following for more than 4 weeks:

Please be advised that we are currently conducting concreting works around the barbecues near the Port Hedland skate park.

No one likes these nasty morsels, so the Town is focused on reducing mozzies in the community.

Our parks and gardens team are spraying to control weeds, starting in community parks from Monday 22 August.

Fancy a shrimp on the barbie?

Businesses in the City of Karratha and Town of Port Hedland are already making use of the new Pilbara Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA), which came into effect on 9 May 2022.

Please be advised the following car park closure will be in place due to this week’s Sunset Food Market.

Please be advised that the Buttweld road closure will be in place until 1 September 2022.

Projected completion in October or November 2022.

UPDATE: Emails are back online as of 12:00pm AWST.