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Perth Airport has engaged a joint venture between ASX-listed infrastructure firm Duratec (ASX: DUR) and West Coast Civil to deliver early contractor involvement services for its Jet Fuel Expansion Program, advancing concept design for fuel distribution infrastructure across the airport estate.
The joint venture, known as DWJV, will work through an early contractor involvement phase expected to run about six months, developing initial concept design for future fuel distribution as Perth Airport progresses its multi-billion-dollar transformation.
The fuel expansion program follows Perth Airport's August 2023 acquisition of on-airport jet fuel storage and distribution infrastructure, which currently comprises three fuel storage tanks, 125 hydrants and 6km of underground pipeline operated by BP Australia.
Perth Airport chief planning and projects officer Steve Moreland says the program is a critical component of the airport's broader "One Airport" vision, which will consolidate commercial aviation services into a central precinct.
“Following our acquisition of the on airport current jet fuel storage and distribution infrastructure, Perth Airport is now investing further to strengthen capacity and support the continued growth of Western Australia’s aviation sector," says Moreland.
“Reliable and efficient fuel infrastructure is essential to enable future growth at Perth Airport.
“The Jet Fuel Expansion Program forms a key component of Perth Airport’s long-term development, which will consolidate commercial passenger services into a central precinct while enhancing critical enabling infrastructure."
Moreland says DWJV joins the project with "a strong multidisciplinary construction led team with proven strengths in project management, design and constructability".
“We’re especially excited to be working with local companies such as Duratec and West Coast Civil to deliver our One Airport vision,” he says.
Chris Oates, the managing director of Perth-based Duratec, says the company's joint venture will be among the first contractors to bring the critical infrastructure program to life.
“As Australia’s fourth largest airport, Perth Airport plays a pivotal role in supporting the economic growth of Western Australia," says Oates.
"We’re committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for Perth Airport, supporting its long-term development, which will strengthen essential infrastructure to meet future demand.”
The engagement builds on Duratec's deepening exposure to fuel infrastructure.
In August 2025, the company acquired 100 per cent of EIG Australia, an electrical infrastructure provider specialising in fuels and fluid transfer systems, for a maximum price of $9 million.
EIG forecast FY26 revenue of $14 million and EBITDA of $2.3 million at the time of the acquisition.
Perth Airport's broader redevelopment is consolidating all commercial domestic and international operations into a single integrated terminal precinct, with the fuel expansion program designed to ensure distribution capacity keeps pace with forecast passenger and aircraft movement growth.
Earlier this month, Perth Airport also announced it had partnered with DXC Technology to become master systems integrator for the new terminal development.
Under the terms of the deal, DXC will be responsible for the design, integration, testing and commissioning of more than 70 information technology and operational systems that will support the new terminal facilities in addition to ensuring they work together to deliver a connected and seamless passenger experience.
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