NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation has completed major infrastructure works at the Port of Mackay.
The port’s Wharf Five now has a new $4-million western approach deck.
Wharf Five facilitates the import and export of fuel, dry bulk (grain, magnetite and fertiliser) as well as break bulk (such as scrap metal).
Queensland transport and main roads minister Mark Bailey said the state government was proud to support Queensland’s strong trade industry.
“Having infrastructure of this calibre at our state-owned ports means we can expand into new industries and capitalise on the investment made in renewables throughout the region,” he said.
“Because we kept assets like our ports in public hands, it’s the people of Queensland who benefit from this project.”
NQBP chief executive officer Nicolas Fertin said the works were part of a number of infrastructure upgrades at the port.
“Over the past 18 months we’ve invested $1.8 million to expand cargo capacity at Wharf Four, $2.5 million to extend Wharf One and recently completed our new $8.5-million tug berth facility, all aimed at supporting growth and diversified trade,” Mr Fertin said.
“The Port of Mackay is an essential gateway linking Central Queensland to the world, servicing mining and agricultural industries and supporting 2100 trade jobs with goods to the value of around $4.9 billion passing through the port.”
Mr Fertin said the principal contractor for the Wharf Five works was V2R Projects.
V2R Projects Director Paul Chambers said the company has valued working with NQBP on the project which has resulted in an important piece of infrastructure for the region.
“We have been proud to work with a number of local and regional based subcontractors and suppliers for the delivery of this project,” Mr Chambers said.
“Our site-based team are all local Mackay residents and all took pride in the delivery of infrastructure that will support their local community and economy. The project also was delivered with zero harm to anyone on the project,” he said.
