Global transport and logistics company Toll Transport Pty Ltd (Toll) has marked the completion of external refurbishments to its 4.18 ha Major Hazard Facility site at Port Gate, forming part of a 10-year lease renewal with Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL).
Delivered by PBPL and Principal Contractor, Vaughan Constructions, the upgrade included large scale pavement remediation works, 5,000sqm of new container-rated hardstand, upgrades to fire services and lighting as well as a new staff lunchroom and facilities.
An additional 1,400 sqm (approx.) of land was leased to Toll as part of the lease renewal.
PBPL CEO, Neil Stephens, said the ribbon-cutting marked a successful collaboration between the Port and its long-time customer to enhance this 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," said Mr Stephens.
"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 commented "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 commenced in June 2023 and were completed in August 2024.
Port Gate is located adjacent to Fisherman Islands, close to the Port's terminal facilities and on a central road corridor providing tenants with excellent transport efficiencies.
The Toll Transport Pty Ltd operations at the Port of Brisbane is a Major Hazard Facility for the storage and distribution of dangerous goods and chemicals as well as logistics and supply chain operations.