Storage Facilities
Storage areas within the Port total 50ha and are flat and readily accessible.
Modern receiver and storage facilities combined with efficient loading systems offer shipping turnaround times that are among the best in Australia.
Woodchip Storage
There are four export woodchip storage areas on port. Three open-air stockpiles consisting of one softwood chip stockpile and two hardwood chip stockpiles, and one undercover softwood chip stockpile. The Gunn's operated open-air hardwood chip and softwood chip stockpiles are linked to ship loading facilities on Berth No. 6, while the GrainCorp open-air hardwood chip and undercover softwood chip stockpiles are linked to ship loading facilities on Berths 1 and 2.
Grain Storage
The bulk grain handling system is owned and operated by GrainCorp Ltd, which is responsible for receiving, storing and loading grain.
Undercover Storage
Undercover storage is available close to all berths. All sheds are accessible by road and mechanical handling equipment.
Storage Details
| Grain | 24 bins at 2300 (non-fumigable) 55,200t 10 bins at 480 (non-fumigable) 4,800t Shed 2 grain storage 20,000t |
| Woodchip |
Softwood Chip (undercover) 60,000t |
| Mineral sands | Mineral sands (undercover) 60,000t |
| Logs | Storage (open) 4ha |
| General | No. 1 Shed - 2550m² area No. 2 Shed - 5250m² area No. 5 Shed - 2550m² area Hardstand 1 (open) 2 ha |
