Client: McConnell Dowell / WGA
Location: Cape Preston West, WA / Thalanyji Country
As part of BCI Minerals’ flagship Mardie Salt & Potash Project, the marine export facility at Cape Preston West needed to enable the seamless transport of 4.4 million tonnes of high-purity salt and 120,000 tonnes of sulphate of potash per year. Spanning 2.3 km out to sea, the jetty infrastructure demanded robust, high-performance services design — from high-voltage power, and lightning protection to fire safety and potable water systems — all integrated into a tight marine construction program with limited tolerance for error.
Lucid was engaged by WGA and McConnell Dowell during the Early Contractor Involvement and detailed design phases to support the engineering of all essential services. We collaborated closely with site contractors to align design outcomes with construction methodology, staging, and marine conditions. With careful coordination across multiple disciplines, Lucid ensured that all services were designed to perform reliably in the harsh Pilbara environment while maintaining compliance with marine, safety, and electrical standards.
By enabling the reliable movement of sustainable mineral exports, Lucid’s work at Mardie supports decarbonisation across global supply chains. It’s an example of how infrastructure services, engineered with care and foresight, can strengthen regional development and contribute to a more resource-efficient world.
