Port of Brisbane fuel import terminal upgrades to support local jobs

Monica Gameng   |   February 6, 2022
Port of Brisbane (cr: Choose Brisbane)

More than 260 construction jobs are going to be supported by the delivery of new fuel importing facilities and storage tanks at the Port of Brisbane and Lytton Fuel Import Terminal in Queensland. 

Works have already commenced on the $50 million project that is being delivered by The IOR Group. 

“The entire scope of works is expected to create up to 264 construction jobs and eight operational jobs. 

“Over recent periods, Queensland has been the largest user of diesel in the country, so stocking up the state’s supplies will relieve any anxiety about fuel shortages so industry can keep working. 

“It will also hold sufficient fuel to meet the Federal Government’s new long-term fuel security goal when it applies from 1 July 2022,” Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Steven Miles said. 

The multi-million-dollar project will deliver new importing and storage facilities that will enable the storage of large quantities of domestic fuel. 

In addition, upgrading the facilities will also help increase productivity at the busy Port of Brisbane and Lytton Fuel Import Terminal. 

The Queensland Government, through its Building Acceleration Fund, is providing a $15 million loan to fast track the delivery of the project. 

“Works at the Port of Brisbane include constructing a new section of wharf deck to support a new Marine Unloading Arm. 

“Underground and aboveground pipelines will be constructed to connect the Lytton Fuel Import Terminal to the Port of Brisbane wharf deck. 

“The Port of Brisbane already hosts thousands of jobs and is our economic live blood, this work will bring even more jobs to the region,” Member for Lytton Joan Pease said. 

Scope of works for the Lytton Fuel Import Terminal upgrade include: 

  • Repurposing of existing 50 million-litre tank for diesel storage 
  • Two new tanks for diesel storage and one new tank for biodiesel additive 
  • Upgrade to containment bund 
  • Electrical infrastructure upgrades 
  • New diesel loading pumps and loading bays 

“The Lytton Fuel Import Terminal will add an additional 110 million litres of diesel storage to the Queensland economy. It will be the largest diesel only import terminal in Queensland and one of the few in Brisbane with the capability to receive international shipments of diesel via LR2 vessel. 

“IOR proudly fuels Transport, Agriculture, Resources, and several other industries essential to the success of our economy and the livelihoods of all Queenslanders. The Terminal will provide fuel security to these industries and contribute to industry productivity in the years to come. 

“With growing demand for diesel in Brisbane, we’re seeing congestion at many terminal sites. Upon opening, the Terminal will open access to third parties and in doing so will help relieve congestion, reduce the time to load, accelerate productivity, and increase competition in the Queensland fuel market,” IOR Managing Director and CEO Stewart Morland said. 

To date, over $14 million worth of contracts have been awarded to local Brisbane businesses and IOR will continue to negotiate with other local businesses that have the potential to support components of the project. 

The Queensland-based business is going to provide the remaining funds needed for the $50 million project. 

“This joint investment will not only create near-term construction jobs, but it will help ensure the Port of Brisbane can continue to effectively service the fuel needs of our growing region. 

“It comes on the back of IOR’s recent long-term lease extension at the Port of Brisbane. We thank them for their investment and commitment to Australia’s premier multi-cargo port,” Port of Brisbane Interim Chief Executive Officer Neil Stephens said. 

To help facilitate the delivery of the project, the Port of Brisbane amended the tenure of the Fisherman’s Island crude oil berth so it can be utilised as a common user infrastructure. 

Source: Queensland Government – Media Statements; IOR 

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