FERTILISER company, Nutrien Ag Solutions has begun work on a new $70 million distribution centre at Rockingham, after a fire destroyed the company’s existing bulk fertiliser site in February.
Since the fire Nutrien Ag Solutions has continued to operate with the support of the Fremantle Ports Authority at the Kwinana Bulk Jetty precinct.
Their new, larger distribution centre, two kilometres from the previous facility at the Kwinana Bulk Jetty precinct – will increase the company’s bulk granular fertiliser storage capacity by 20%, to 130,000 tonnes.
A state government media release said combined with a new, streamlined distribution process, the centre will ensure WA’s farmers have guaranteed access to fertilisers when they need them.
“The single biggest on-farm investment, fertilisers are supplied by Nutrien Ag Solutions to grain, pasture and horticulture operators,” the release said.
The new centre at Rockingham will be a part of the expanded Kwinana Bulk Jetty precinct.
Nutrien Ag Solutions’ new facility is expected to be operational in 2026.
Agriculture and food minister Jackie Jarvis said the new facility increases Nutrien Ag Solutions capacity, securing supply so that farmers can access fertiliser at the right time to optimise yields.
“WA’s agricultural sector is integral to our State’s economy and a key industry in the Cook Labor Government’s plan to diversify WA,” Ms Jarvis said.
“I welcome this significant investment by Nutrien Ag Solutions that will support our farmers to remain internationally competitive, drive economic growth and create local jobs.”
