The North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation(NQBP) has completed the major infrastructure works for the Port of Mackay’s Wharf Five Deck.
The $4 million deck embraces a western-approach design. It will mainly facilitate the import of dry bulk (magnetite, fertilizer, and grain, as well as break bulk (scrap metal). Additionally, the deck will also facilitate the import and export of fuel.
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The project’s completion had Mark Bailey, the Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister celebrating. He said that the government is always more than proud and willing to support the region’s strong trade industry. Mark Bailey further explained that one of the ways that the government aims to develop the region is through the delivery of better infrastructure.
Additionally, the project, through construction, greatly supported good local jobs as well as supply chains.
Development, funding, and impact of the Port of Mackay’s Wharf Five Deck project
NQBP is a state-owned corporation that is responsible for the ports of Abbot Point, Hay, Point, and Mackay. Additionally, the corporation is also responsible for the port of Weipa in far up north, Queensland.
The Chief Executive of NQPB, Nicolas Fertin also commented on the project. He stated, that over the past 18 months, the corporation has invested a total of $1.8 million toward the cargo capacity expansion at Wharf Four. Meanwhile, an additional $2.5 million was invested toward extending Wharf One. All aimed, toward the direction of harboring as well as diversifying trade and growth.
The Port of Mackay serves as an essential gateway that links Central Queensland to the global world. Furthermore, it serves agricultural and mining industries and supported well over 2,1000 trade jobs with up to $4.9 billion worth of goods passing through the port. The Chief Executive revealed that 62 people worked over 7,000 hours on Mackay’s Port Project, showcasing a true reflection of the hard work of local suppliers and contractors.
