LOGISTICS and freight company Toll has announced its refurbishment of the Port Gate chemical site in Brisbane has been completed.

The project was in collaboration with the Port of Brisbane (PBPL), with the multi-million dollar refurbishment part of a ten-year lease extension.

Toll said the external refurbishments to the facility at Port Gate (formerly known as Whyte Island) are aimed at enhancing the group’s logistics and supply chain efficiency across Queensland, as well as expansion of capacity.

The upgrades, delivered by PBPL and its principal contractor Vaughan Constructions included large scale pavement remediation works, 5000 square metres of new container-rated hardstand, upgrades to fire services and lighting, as well as a new staff lunchroom and facilities.

According to PBPL, an additional approximate 1400 square metres of land was leased to Toll as part of the lease renewal.

To mark the occasion, a joint ribbon cutting ceremony was held and attended by representatives of Toll and PBPL.

PBPL CEO, Neil Stephens, said the ribbon-cutting marked a successful collaboration between the port and its long-time customer to enhance what it called an “important infrastructure asset”.

“It was essential to ensure Toll’s existing operations could continue during construction, which is why we worked closely with Toll and our Principal Contractor to develop a multi-staged works programme that meant no downtime was incurred,” Mr Stephens said.

“The 10-year lease renewal ensures that Toll will continue to service its significant Queensland customer base from the Port of Brisbane for many years to come, with the additional hardstand providing new storage capacity to support its operations now and growth into the future.” 

Toll’s industrial general manager Justin Taylor said, “After extensive negotiations between Toll, our parent company Japan Post and Port of Brisbane, we’re excited for what the future holds for the site over the next ten years,”.

“These upgrades reflect our dedication to providing premium logistical services and maintaining the highest safety standards.

“We look forward to continuing to support our customers and the community with this enhanced facility.”

Works on the site commenced in June 2023 and were completed in August this year.

Toll’s Port of Brisbane operations include the storage and distribution of dangerous goods and chemicals as well as logistics and supply chain operations.

Port Gate is located adjacent to Fisherman Islands, close to the port’s terminal facilities and on a central road corridor.