Port Hedland Industries Council

The Port Hedland Industries Council (PHIC) contributes to the scientific understanding of air quality in Port Hedland and promotes the sustainable co-existence of Industry and Community. An incorporated member based organisation, PHIC works to collectively address industry issues, particularly in relation to the use of the Port Hedland Port. PHIC provides a forum for information sharing and knowledge transfer, assists member companies manage and minimise the impacts of industry on the community and seeks to facilitate community and stakeholder engagement. The organisation achieves its goals by focusing on developing and employing leading edge technology and by taking a committed, proactive approach to environmental protection. PHIC was established by industry in 2009, and in line with the Port Hedland Dust and Noise Taskforce recommendations, its focus for the past few years has been on: - Managing an integrated air quality (and noise) monitoring program in Port Hedland. - Delivering technical information to the Port Hedland community about the impacts of dust and noise. This network provides an environmental monitoring and reporting system for Port Hedland, including access to real-time monitoring data for the community and general public via a monitoring website. As member organisation, PHIC has evolved to become a single industry wide point of contact, facilitating community engagement in relation to the environment, public health and safety and industrial development.