Port of Townsville has contracted Mendi Constructions to deliver a multi-million-dollar project cargo lay-down area at its East Port Precinct.
The 14ha lay-down facility is being developed to support industry growth and renewable energy projects across the region.
It will serve as temporary storage for wind turbine components, including blades of up to 100m long, and other project cargo imports.
Port of Townsville Chief Executive Officer Ranee Crosby described the project as an important step toward meeting the increasing demand for infrastructure to facilitate the significant pipeline of planned investments in the region.
“The port is integral in maintaining efficient international supply chains into the future, as well as securing the North and North-West Queensland region as a hub for global trade growth,” Ms Crosby said.
“This facility will support emerging industries like renewable energy, advanced manufacturing as well as existing sectors like critical minerals as they continue to grow.”
Main image: Port of Townsville project manager Mick O’Reilly and Mendi Construction project manager Josh Thorsen overseeing the works.
Mendi Constructions contractors representative Chris MacDonald said the project was directly supporting 30 full-time equivalent positions, including three apprenticeships and traineeships, with 90 per cent of the workforce being locally sourced.
“We believe the East Port development project is an opportunity to showcase our capabilities, while creating lasting benefits for the Townsville community,” he said
“It is one that will ensure global connectivity and support future economic activity in the region.”
The construction work, which includes supporting transport network upgrades, is expected to be complete in mid-2026.
All material required to build the laydown area will be sourced from CAMM Quarry and Concrete, a subsidiary of the Doyle Group of companies that includes Mendi Constructions.