Two major government agreements announced today with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Austal have confirmed that Henderson will play a key role as Australia's shipbuilding precinct.
An $11 billion defence manufacturing contract is a key focus for a Japanese business group's trip to Western Australia this week, with ministerial meetings on the cards.
The design search for a fleet of general purpose defence frigates to be largely built at Henderson has been narrowed down to two, with the federal government revealing its shortlist.
Phoenix Energy has announced major changes to its planned waste to energy project at Kwinana, with Macquarie Capital becoming lead sponsor and two European groups negotiating to take on construction and operations.
The proponent of one of Perth's three waste-to-energy plants is hopeful more local councils will commit to diverting waste from landfill towards the $400 million project, following a contractual agreement with a group of long-term supporters.
The federal government's $89 billion spend for new naval vessels represents an opportunity for businesses at the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson, as energy and resources projects dry up.
